MUNICH, GERMANY AND TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 21 March 2023 - Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY), global leader in automotive semiconductors, and Delta Electronics, Inc., the world-leading power and energy management company based in Taiwan, are expanding their long-term cooperation from industrial to automotive applications.

The Chinese Association for Radio, Film & TV Exchanges, together with Yoywow Communications presents outstanding "Chinese Generation Z" content creators to the world, aiming to connect and communicate with teenagers all over the world.BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach - 21 March 2023 - In March 2023, the Chinese Association for Radio, Film & TV Exchanges launched a campaign "Youth Aspirations" together with Chinese and foreign scientists, artists, and "Chinese Generation Z" content creators to convey the power of contemporary "Chinese Generation Z" role models. The event aims to show the talents of exceptional content creators from Generation Z in China to young people all over the world. The Chinese Association for Radio, Film & TV Exchanges, Yoywow Communications will share the stories of advanced and outstanding peers of Chinese Generation Z in the online space to the whole world, and promote cultural exchange and mutual learning among Chinese and other civilizations. The Chinese Association for Radio, Film & TV Exchanges, Yoywow Communications have put forward a proposal for the global Generation Z: Pay attention to the works of outstanding Chinese teenagers and share Chinese teenagers positive stories that can guide and inspire all young people towards a healthy and meaningful future. The Chinese Association for Radio, Film & TV Exchanges, Yoywow Communications believe that the accomplishments of these young individuals represent the new power of China's future. The event was officially launched in China in October 2022, as role model education is an essential aspect of everyone's development, particularly for young people's socialization and growth. The Chinese Association for Radio, Film & TV Exchanges, Yoywow Communications want to encourage more young people to ignite their curiosity and thirst for knowledge about the world. At this event, people all over the world will witness the remarkable talents of Chinese teenage ......read more

73% say digital skills will be very important or extremely important to their business over the next five years, but 72% of organizations are facing hiring issues AWS has trained over 100,000 individuals in Hong Kong with cloud skills since 2014 HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 21 March 2023 - Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, today released new research that shows that employees with basic through to advanced digital skill levels in Hong Kong increases the city's annual gross domestic product (GDP) by US $47.5 billion. Employees who use advanced digital skills – including cloud architecture or software development – contribute an estimated US $5.4 billion to Hong Kong's GDP. This is attributed to the 58% higher salaries that these employees earn compared to those with a similar education who do not use digital skills at work. The "AWS Hong Kong Digital Skills Study: The Economic Benefits of a Tech-Savvy Workforce," commissioned by AWS and conducted by Gallup, examined how building a technology-enabled workforce has significant benefits for employees, organizations, and economies. More than 300 employers were surveyed in Hong Kong from a variety of public and private sector organizations and industries. The study classifies basic digital skills as the ability to use email, word processors, other office productivity software, and social media. Intermediate digital skills include drag-and-drop website design, troubleshooting applications, and data analysis. Advanced digital skills include cloud architecture or maintenance, software or application development, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning. The study found that advanced digital employees in Hong Kong are benefitting from more than just a boost in their income. The average employees with advanced digital skills earn 58% more than similar employees who do not use digital skills which translates into individual gains of USD $19,699. 50% employees in Hong Kong who use advanced ......read more

Strong User Base, Diversified Service Offerings and Deepened Penetration to Secure Opportunities from China’s Travel Rebound HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 21 March 2023 - Tongcheng Travel Holdings Limited ("Tongcheng Travel" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries the "Group", stock code: 0780.HK), an innovator and leader in China's online travel industry, today announced its audited consolidated results for the year ended 31 December 2022 (the "period under review" or "FY2022"). In FY2022, Tongcheng Travel recorded a total revenue of approximately RMB6,585 million. The adjusted net profit amounted to approximately RMB646 million, representing an adjusted net margin of 9.8%. In 2022, Tongcheng Travel's number of average monthly active users ("MAUs") and number of average monthly paying users ("MPUs") reached 234 million and 29.7 million, respectively, with an increased paying ratio of 12.7%, while the number of annual paying users ("APUs") was 188 million. Mr. Ma Heping, Executive Director and CEO of Tongcheng Travel, said, "We are pleased to have sailed through the rough tides during the pandemic which lasted over three years, with last year being the toughest of all due to a myriad of travel restrictions that severely hindered the mobility of people and business. In the past three years, we have expanded our active and paying user base, broadened our service offerings, developed new revenue streams through organic growth and acquisitions, sharpened our technological edge and deepened our presence in lower-tier cities market. These have improved our fundamentals and enhanced our strengths, laying a solid foundation for the Company's strong and sustainable growth going forward." During the three-year span of the pandemic, the user demands have diversified, and the demand for local and short-haul travel gradually increased. Tongcheng Travel captured opportunities and achieved growth in both business and user amount. Its accommodation reservation ......read more

Increased demand for jewellery in mainland China and Malaysia will cause gold to soar above $2,000 in 2023.KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 21 March 2023 - 2022 was a tough year for gold, but in the last three months of 2022 the situation changed radically: net short position in gold was on the low side; banks began to buy gold into foreign exchange reserves; the U.S. economy began to signal a slowdown in inflation, which in turn contributed to a softening of the Fed's rhetoric. As a result, gold gained bullish momentum and added 13% by the end of the year.

Shareholders Will Be Invited to Participate in Restructuring of Terraoil STEINHAUSEN, SWITZERLAND - EQS Newswire - 21 March 2023 - Terraoil Swiss AG ("Terraoil" or "Company"), an energy company with a strong focus on the Mediterranean is pleased to announce that the Company has completed the initial steps for the restructuring of the Company. The restructuring will provide all shareholders the opportunity to hold a pro-rata share of the new parent company ("Topco") which shares are intended to be listed on an international stock exchange. It is expected that Terraoil will ultimately become a 100% owned subsidiary of Topco. The restructuring will give all registered shareholders the opportunity to exchange their existing shares of Terraoil for shares of Topco on a one for one basis. The transaction is expected to be effected by way of capital increases of Topco by contributions in kind. Topco has been incorporated in Liechtenstein based on the analysis of the Company which showed that for many international investors it is more attractive to invest into a Liechtenstein rather than a Swiss company. All registered shareholders will receive further written communication directly from the Company with instructions on how to exchange their shares for Topco shares. Topco has engaged a top tier investment bank as its financial advisor with respect to a pre-initial public offering financing. It is envisaged that this investment bank will also support Topco in a potential international stock listing. Shareholders will receive further information if and when available and appropriate. Chief Executive Officer, Peter Krempin commented: "We have reached a major milestone in the development of the group. Our shareholders will now have the opportunity to participate in the restructuring of the Company. Our partnership with a renowned investment bank is expected to provide the expertise to raise the required financing to advance the group's projects and ultimately achieve th ......read more

Explore Opportunities and Challenges with Government Officials, Scholars, Professionals, and Service Users "330 Well-Being Index" research indicates 25% of Hong Kong people's well-being score below average HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 21 March 2023 - The New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (NLPRA) is a non-profit organization, of 58 years old, specializing in mental health. NLPRA adopts a dual objective in serving the community: strenuously serving persons in recovery of mental illness and their families with multifarious high-quality professional services; and proactively promoting holistic body (3), mind (3) and spirit (0) well-being for everyone in the community through a series of community mental health programmes.

Champion - Overall Equities Participating Organisation KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 21 March 2023 - Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad ("Kenanga Group" or "The Group") is proud to announce that it has once again been recognised for its exceptional achievements in the equity broking and listed derivatives space at the recent prestigious Bursa Excellence Awards 2022. The Group received multiple accolades including: Best Overall Equities Participating Organisation (Champion) Best Retail Equities Participating Organisation (Champion) Best Online Retail Participating Organisation (Champion) Best Remisier, Margaret Heng (Champion) Best Remisier, Chew Yee Seng (2nd Runner Up) Best Institutional Derivatives Trading Participant (Champion) Best Overall Derivatives Trading Participant (1st Runner Up)

Beginning April 13, Prime members in Singapore can stream the most critically acclaimed Singaporean film in recent years on Prime VideoAmazon Prime includes unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, unlimited access to video game benefits with Prime Gaming, Prime Day, access to tens of thousands of items available for free same day delivery service on Amazon Fresh & Fast on orders over S$60 (subject to slot availability), as well as free one-day delivery on domestic Prime eligible selection on Amazon.sg, all available for only $2.99 a month SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 21 March 2023 - Today, video streaming service Prime Video announced that critically acclaimed Singaporean film Ajoomma will be available exclusively on Prime Video in Singapore starting April 13.

BRiN™ SeaDifferently – Earth-friendly and award-winning reusable toothbrush, developed by French industrial designer François Hurtaud and Hong Kong marketing veteran Karis Lim. HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 21 March 2023 - Hong Kong-based lifestyle brand, BRiN™, has unveiled its first product: SeaDifferently, a sleek, eco-friendly toothbrush holistically designed to reduce waste and support sustainability across the entire use cycle.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 21 March 2023 - 3 Capital Partners, the private investment office that allocates capital on behalf of ultra-high net worth families in Asia, today announces the appointment of Jonathan Shelley as Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. Based in Hong Kong, Jonathan will report to Alex Yu, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of 3 Capital Partners. He will be responsible for executing the business strategy of the firm, overseeing operations and the legal and compliance functions, and streamlining systems and processes to accelerate growth across Asia. Drawing on his legal experience in alternative investment, he will also be instrumental in structuring 3 Capital Partners' private equity investment programme. Jonathan joins 3 Capital Partners from Allen & Overy where he specialised in private equity fund formation and investments, including in secondary transactions, based in Hong Kong. Prior to this, Jonathan worked at O'Melveny & Myers LLP for 13 years in Shanghai, London and Hong Kong, advising high profile alternative investment firms, sovereign wealth funds and other institutions. Commenting on the hire, Alex Yu said: "We are excited to welcome Jonathan to 3 Capital Partners as we continue to grow our team and platform. Jonathan will play a critical role in our efforts to expand our business of investing with an endowment approach for our clients. Furthermore, his experience of working with some of the biggest names in the private equity industry will benefit our clients and partners." Jonathan Shelley commented: "Joining 3 Capital Partners represents an enormous opportunity for me at a time when Hong Kong strives to become a leading regional hub for family offices and the allocation of private wealth towards private equity continues to grow in the region. 3 Capital Partners is unique in its endowment investment approach, strong alignment with clients, and commitment to continuously reinvest in its business. ......read more

Cloud Comrade becomes first Singapore-headquartered born-in-the-cloud partner to sign a strategic collaboration agreement with AWS SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 21 March 2023 - Cloud Comrade, a Singapore-headquartered cloud computing consultancy and managed services provider (MSP), and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have signed a three-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) to accelerate the cloud transformation of customers in ASEAN.

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach - 21 March 2023 - Xapo Bank, the world's first international private bank to combine traditional banking with Bitcoin, has announced its members worldwide will earn an interest rate of 4.1% on US Dollar deposits*. Xapo Bank has also introduced 1% interest on Bitcoin, divided over the year and paid out daily, and from this week, Xapo Bank has also added support for GBP through the Faster Payment System. This means members will be able to make payments directly to UK Banks and participating territories as well as to wallets like Wise, Revolut or many exchanges.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 20 March 2023 - On 19 March 2023, Nomura Orient International Securities ("Nomura") published a research report, stating that with the strategy of focusing on core businesses, Fosun International Limited's ("Fosun International" or the "Company") (stock code: 00656.HK) operations have continued to improve. In the future, Fosun will focus on core businesses, innovation, and globalization. Nomura believes that with strong strategic determination, Fosun's business recovery is just around the corner, thus maintaining "overweight" rating on Fosun International, with a target price of HK$9.20. Nomura pointed out that Fosun recently announced it has formally signed an agreement with Shagang Group on the transfer of 60% of the equity of Nanjing Nangang Iron & Steel United, and the overall transaction plan is progressing smoothly. Nomura believes that focusing on its core businesses and streamlining the organization is still the main strategic direction of Fosun International. Nomura also believes that Fosun's accelerated disposal of non-core businesses, consolidated capital buffer, active approach to adjust business structure, and focus on core businesses with high growth potential in the household consumption sector will enable the Company to achieve more valuable growth. At the same time, as Fosun continues to implement the strategy, Nomura believes that concerns regarding the Company's leverage ratio and liquidity will subside, and Fosun's fundamental operations are on an upward trend. In addition, Nomura expressed optimism about Fosun's globalization strategy, and believes that Fosun International has formed solid globalization capability, which allows the Company to leverage its global business presence to gather resources around the world for customers worldwide. In terms of innovation, Fosun has always maintained a high investment in R&D, building a global innovation system led by product innovation, digital intelligence ......read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 20 March 2023 - A study led by scientists from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has identified a protease called MT1-MMP that is a major host factor behind the infectivity of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the human body, which leads to the infection of COVID-19 and multi-organ failure. By applying a humanised antibody called 3A2 that can inhibit the activity of MT1-MMP, the viral load of infected mice was reduced by almost 90%. The research team also demonstrated that the protease is a potential therapeutic target for COVID-19.

BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach - 20 March 2023 - From March 22 to 24, China's Machinery & Electronics Show in Singapore (CMESS 2023), together with the First International Industrial Cooperation Conference jointly hosted by China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME) and Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) will be launched in Hall D &E, B2, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. A number of central state-owned enterprises and leading private sectors from China are coming to Singapore with their high-end manufacturing products from electromechanical industry this time, so as to open new opportunities for win-win cooperation with international enterprises from the globe. About CMESS 2023 Exhibition area: 8000m² Exhibitors: 133 Branding Companies Audience: 5000 to 6000 persons Media: 50 Exhibits Infrastructure: comprehensive solutions of infrastructure. Home appliances and Innovative products: home appliances and consumer electronics industry, Internet of things, video and audio entertainment, cooking and delicacy, intelligent security, health and other smart home scenes, from "smart home" to "smart community" to "smart city" in the full scene smart life application scheme in the future. Electric power & New energy: PV and other new energy power generation technology and equipment, power transmission and distribution and control equipment, intelligent technology and application of electric power, etc. Industrial machinery: machine tools, agricultural and food machinery, etc. Spotlights High-profile exhibition combined with series of forums topic on international industrial cooperatio ......read more

SEAC is expanding its SMART learning solutions across the ASEAN region.BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach - 20 March 2023 - SEAC, a leading corporate and lifelong education innovator, is shaking up the Thai and ASEAN education market with significant investment to expand its SMART learning solutions across the ASEAN region. The world is rapidly moving forward, and current learning methods fail to keep pace; SEAC is poised to capitalize on the growing demand for more effective technology-supported education design and delivery.

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 20 March 2023 - Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY), a leader in global materials science and manufacturing, has launched AD XeroLinr DT™, its direct thermal (DT) linerless portfolio, as part of its growing Sustainable ADvantage offerings in Asia Pacific.

First pneumococcal conjugate vaccine that protects against 20 serotypes responsible for the majority of invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumonia[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6],[7]. In Singapore, pneumonia is the third leading cause of death[8] and fourth most common cause of hospitalisations[9] Offers the broadest serotype coverage of any pneumococcal conjugate vaccine currently available, building on Pfizer's more than 20-year legacy and innovation in developing pneumococcal conjugate vaccines Approval of APEXXNAR in Singapore, the first in Southeast Asia, aligns with Singapore's Healthier SG Strategy to place a sustained focus on preventive care in achieving overall healthier living SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 18 March 2023 - Pfizer announced today that the Singapore Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has approved its 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) that protects against invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumonia caused by 20 Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) serotypes. Marketed under the brand name APEXXNAR, this vaccine is approved for active immunisation for individuals aged 18 years and older, advancing the company's ongoing commitment to help prevent certain potentially-serious infectious respiratory diseases. The approval of APEXXNAR in Singapore, being the first in Southeast Asia, underscores Pfizer's 20 years of growing legacy and experience in developing and supplying innovative pneumococcal conjugate vaccines that have had a pivotal impact on the global disease burden. This approval also supports Singapore's Healthier SG initiative that focuses on improving population health and quality of life through proactive preventive care, regular screening and recommended vaccinations. "Singapore's approval of APEXXNAR today signals the importance of continually addressing the ever-evolving burden of pneumococcal disease. This is especially critical aga ......read more

Revenue at RMB3,086 Million Net Profit at RMB448 Million Total Dividend for the year at HK32 Cents Per Share HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 17 March 2023 - China Lilang Limited ("China Lilang" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries the "Group"; stock code: 1234) has today announced its 2022 annual results. Mr. Wang Dong Xing, Chairman and Executive Director of China Lilang, said, "In 2022, lockdowns and control measures were imposed one after another to address the fluctuating coronavirus pandemic, slowing down economic development and, at the same time, dampening consumer sentiment as in-store shopping and social activities were refrained, of which the apparel industry bore the brunt with negative growth recorded in retail sales of apparel for the year. Operating in such a challenging business environment, the Group actively responded to the changing market by continuously facilitating new retail business, promoting sales and driving store efficiency." In 2022, the Group's revenue decreased by 8.7% year-on-year to RMB3,086 million. Net profit decreased by 4.3% year-on-year to RMB448 million, mainly due to the decrease in overall revenue as the Pandemic weighed heavily on the offline retail business, with certain stores being temporarily suspended due to the pandemic prevention and control measures, and rebates provided to distributors by the Group during the year. The gross profit margin was 46.0%, representing an increase of 4.1 percentage points year-on-year, which was primarily attributable to the inventory provision of RMB120 million recorded in 2021 and the writeback of inventory provision of RMB22.26 million during the year. Earnings per share were RMB37.42 cents, down by 4.3%. During the year, the Group maintained a healthy financial position with sufficient cash flow. The Board of Directors recommended payment of a final dividend of HK9 cents per share and a special final dividend of HK5 cents per share, together with the interim di ......read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 17 March 2023 - McTimoney College of Chiropractic in the United Kingdom is offering a four-year Master of Chiropractic programme in Hong Kong (Registration No. 253263). The programme is designed to meet the needs of the Hong Kong community for chiropractic care and to serve the wider population of Hong Kong. This course is the first chiropractic course in Hong Kong and the Greater China region.

Bybit's spot market volume for USDC grows by 1,437% Bybit becomes No.2 crypto exchange in MENA DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Media OutReach - 17 March 2023 - Bybit reports a surge in volume for USDC pairs as the world's third most visited crypto exchange ramps up efforts to meet market demands. Relying on trusted platforms to navigate the recent crypto and banking volatility, customers are turning to Bybit for its rock-solid security and market depth. Bybit's spot market volume for USDC grew 1,437%, with USDC contribution to the total spot trading volume rising from 8% to 40%. Bybit's perpetual market saw the daily trading volume of the USDC/USDT pair exceeding $380 million, and the annualized funding rate reaching as high as 740%. Bybit's success is a testament to its rapidly expanding user base, and the trust traders, institutions, and investors put in the platform. Bybit's battle-tested trading engine, proof of reserves, and sound risk management have seen the crypto exchange grow its market share throughout 2022 despite challenges — a trend that continues in 2023. To optimize the trading experience and flexibility in portfolio management, Bybit is now offering zero fees on its options contracts and zero fees on all USDC Spot pairs and major stablecoin pairs such as USDC/USDT, BUSD/USDT, DAI/USDT, and WBTC/BTC. While long-term issues affect the legacy financial system, the crypto exchange has been offering new alternatives from the world of Web3 including Bybit Wallet, which allows users to access decentralized finance apps while keeping their funds safe in custody. The newly launched Bybit Card, a debit card powered by the Mastercard network, allows users to off-ramp crypto into fiat to easily make purchases or take out cash from ATMs. The digital card is already available with preorders for the physical card commencing March 17. Bybit has also announced the plan for a new headquarters in Dubai in spring 2023. With more t ......read more

Bupa rolls out a “Healthy Cities Pop-up Truck” with a gigantic rugby ball, immersive digital games, and a free AI health check, to help Hongkongers discover healthier lifestyles and “Be the Best You”HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 17 March 2023 - Bupa Hong Kong and Quality HealthCare will sponsor the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens for a second year in a row. As the Official Insurance and Healthcare Sponsor, Bupa continues its mission to build a healthier city for the broader Hong Kong community.

Building on their Fast-100 listing in Australian Financial Review 2022SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 17 March 2023 - On March 15th 2023, Adaptovate has been listed on the Financial Times and Statista High Growth Companies Asia Pacific list for 2023.

Virtuos is set to become the largest game development company in Vietnam as Glass Egg aims to grow its Dalat team to 50 with local talent by the end of 2023, building upon its success in HCMC.SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 17 March 2023 - Glass Egg - a Virtuos Studio today announced the launch of its 2D and 3D art production studio in Dalat, Vietnam. The announcement follows Glass Egg's acquisition by Virtuos in May 2022, and marks the opening of its second studio in Vietnam. Alongside existing Sparx* and Glass Egg studios in Ho Chi Minh City, the new Dalat studio supports Virtuos' goal of becoming the largest game developer in Vietnam with 1,500 employees by the end of 2024.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 17 March 2023 - Asian Industrial Online Exhibition (AIOE 2023) is a virtual and physical integration targeting Asian suppliers, importers, and exporters. It will be exhibited from March 17 – June 30, 2023 and is expected to bring an excellent opportunity for exhibitors to expose their brands. This transnational trade event, jointly organized by AsianNet and TradeAsia (www.e-tradeasia.com), will be held once a year starting in 2022. In terms of quality and quantity, there are satisfactory results. In 2023, we will expand the scale. During the three-month extension period, there will be in line with the show schedules of Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS), Global Industrie, Hannover Messe and Manufacturing World Japan Tokyo to create group momentum. It is convenient for international buyers to visit and compare in one purchase.

The new range of Virtua Fighter NFTs will be overseen and developed by franchise creator, Yu SuzukiSINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 17 March 2023 — OASYX, an NFT project developed on the Oasys gaming blockchain and published by double jump.tokyo, today announces an exclusive collaboration with SEGA's iconic 3D fighting game franchise, Virtua Fighter. The collaboration spans the franchise’s first three games - Virtua Fighter, Virtua Fighter 2 and Virtua Fighter 3, and is supervised by Yu Suzuki, the acclaimed and award-winning creator of Virtua Fighter.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 16 March 2023 - Eddid Financial delightedly announced that its intelligent flagship trading App, Eddid ONE, was systematically upgraded and now debuts with a unique new look. Today, the Group hosted the "New Eddid ONE Release and Group Development Strategy Sharing Session" at The Murray Hotel in Central, inviting industry peers and media fellows to witness the official launch of the new version of Eddid ONE and share the Group's future development strategy. The conference also kicked off a series of promotional activities for the Group, including marketing campaigns for Eddid ONE domestically and internationally, as well as industry exchange gatherings.

Buyers' confidence has improved with the full reopening of the Hong Kong-mainland China border, Q1 residential transaction numbers now expected to climb by 49% q-o-q to approximately 12,500 transactions Q1 2023 residential prices rebounded to end decline since 2H 2022, with increases most notable in starter home and mass market segments Market sentiment further supported by Ad Valorem Stamp Duty reduction, developers to expedite new project launches, 2023 residential transaction numbers expected to rise by 25%–35% y-o-y and prices by 5%–10% y-o-y HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 16 March 2023 - Global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield announced its Q1 2023 Hong Kong Residential Market Review and Outlook today. With the border reopening between Hong Kong and mainland China enacted in early February, coupled with the reduction of Ad Valorem Stamp Duty (AVD) in the 2023/2024 Budget, property buyers have regained confidence in the residential market, with prices rebounding. Residential transactions picked up in Q1 and are expected to record an increase of 49% q-o-q, to approximately 12,500 transactions. Rosanna Tang, Executive Director, Head of Research, Hong Kong, Cushman & Wakefield, said: "The border between mainland China and Hong Kong has reopened, prompting improved market sentiment and buyers' confidence. Some buyers moved quickly to seize opportunities in the relatively attractive market before prices fully rebounded. Property inquiries and inspections have also increased from the previous lows of last year. The recent government-announced reduction of AVD for residential properties will benefit first-time home buyers and spur demand for small-to-medium-sized properties below the HK$10 million mark. Property transactions will likely gain pace as some developers are now accelerating their launches of new home sales." Edgar Lai, Senior Director, Valuation and Advisory, Hong Kong, Cushm ......read more

Provides one-stop, diversified and quality cross-border medical healthcare services to customers in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay AreaHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 16 March 2023 - As cross-border travel between Hong Kong and Mainland China fully resumes and residents travelling between the two locations become more frequent, their demand for medical healthcare services is also gaining momentum. AIA Hong Kong, together with Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited ("Blue Cross") and U Care Hong Kong Medical Limited ("U Care") under AIA Group, are pleased to announce today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The GBA Healthcare Group Limited ("GBAH") and its subsidiary, WellDoc Limited (collectively "GBAH Group"). The MOU aims to provide a diversified range of quality medical and healthcare services via GBAH Group's vast medical services network in the Greater China region to designated AIA Hong Kong, Blue Cross and U Care customers residing in the Greater Bay Area (GBA). Designated customers can have access to GBAH Group's medical institutions in Guangdong and Hong Kong, including UMP Medical Centres, and receive services that are consistent with the level of care adopted in Hong Kong. Such services include preventive care, continuity of treatment, chronic disease management, specialist care services and hospital admissions, as well as basic vaccination arrangements, medical check-ups and cross-border treatment, etc. Mr Alger Fung, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Hong Kong & Macau, said, "The collaboration between AIA Hong Kong, together with AIA Group's Blue Cross and U Care, and GBAH Group, leverages the strengths of both organisations to help customers live 'Healthier, Longer, Better Lives'. Through providing comprehensive and diversified medical management and healthcare services, the collaboration will enhance customers' health as well as their quality of life. The GBA Healthcare Group has extensive experiences in provi ......read more

Backbase remains the preferred next-gen digital banking platform vendor for HDFC BankMUMBAI, INDIA - Media OutReach - 16 March 2023 - HDFC Bank Ltd has appointed Backbase to deliver their vision for a market-leading digital banking experience in India. Backbase powers HDFC Bank’s next-gen retail banking, enabling a more seamless customer experience across digital touchpoints in response to changing consumer expectations and new regulatory requirements. HDFC Bank is India’s largest private sector bank, providing innovative products and smart banking solutions to over 70 million customers across India. A Backbase customer since 2016, HDFC Bank has renewed its agreement in line with its technical design principles of security, horizontal scalability, and remaining cloud agnostic. Built as one unified platform to engage and orchestrate frictionless experiences across all touchpoints at every stage of the customer lifecycle across retail banking, business banking, digital lending, and wealth management, Backbase has helped 150+ banks and credit unions around the globe re-architect banking around their customers. “Indian consumers expect digital banking to match the seamless experience of their favourite e-commerce and social media platforms. In addition to savvy UI, from savings to loans to payments and beyond, customers want to effortlessly complete transactions, easily and quickly, anytime and anywhere. Backbase’s banking platform has been assessed to be what we need and; we are confident that it will help us develop new services faster,” Ramesh Lakshminarayanan, CIO and Group IT Head, HDFC Bank said. HDFC Bank’s next-gen customer-first internet banking architecture will be run and managed on the Backbase Engagement Banking Platform. The digital banking platform meets Indian money transfer regulations, via seamless integrations with Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS), National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT), Immediate Payment Service (IMPS), and UPI Payments, ......read more

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 16 March 2023 - In a digital-first world, enterprises are generating data at breakneck speed as they integrate technology into all areas of the business to adapt to market and digital disruptions. Over the last few years, market changes in the automotive sector have created a growing value gap between manufacturers and consumers. Industry disruptions such as changing customer digital behavior, stricter ESG regulations, and the boom in demand for electric and hybrid vehicles have led companies to rethink their digital transformation strategy, with data and analytics at the heart of it. To set the foundation for analytics success, global automotive distributor Inchcape turned to Microsoft for its business needs. Inchcape distributes and markets vehicles of some of the world's most popular brands like Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW to over 40 countries across six continents, including Singapore. Hitting the accelerator on data transformation Recognizing the value in embracing data-driven digitalization for predictive analytics in customer engagement, pricing optimization, and demand forecasting, the company established a new strategy called 'Accelerate', which had digital transformation at its heart. To build out its data and analytics capabilities, Inchcape sought out Microsoft Singapore's partner, Tiger Analytics Inc, to put its digital strategy into action. Inchcape's platform of choice for a seamless omni-channel transformation was Microsoft Azure to leverage the company's existing SQL-based systems. Using Azure meant that migration and deployment of workloads could be automated, faster, and more agile compared to other platforms. In addition, Inchcape could access Databricks and Data Factory to facilitate efficient data transformation. Navigating data-driven digitalization with Azure Inchcape identified three areas for initial use cases for its data models, utilizing them as tools for making better business decisions. Th ......read more

BIG BET Season 2, starring Spackman Media Group artist Son Suk-ku, broke the record for the highest viewing ever in the first week of its release among all previous Disney+ Korean original content Season 2 of BIG BET surpassed the record established by BIG BET Season 1 as the top-rated Korean OTT series on IMDb among those released concurrently Son Suk-ku also secured the top spot in the 2023 MALE ACTORS TO WATCH survey conducted by Cine21, a weekly film magazine in Korea, surpassing Pak Seo-joon, Song Joong-ki and Lee Jung-jae SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 16 March 2023 - Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (the "Group"), one of Korea's leading entertainment production groups founded in 2011 by global media & technology investor Charles Spackman, wishes to announce that BIG BET Season 2, headlined by Son Suk-ku of the Group's associated company, Spackman Media Group Limited ("Spackman Media Group"), set a new record for the highest viewership in its first week of release, surpassing all previous Disney+ Korean original content. BIG BET Season 2 broke the record previously set by BIG BET Season 1, which attained the highest rating of 8.4/10 among Korean OTT series released concurrently on IMDb, the world's largest content rating site. In BIG BET Season 2, top Korean star Son Suk-ku of Spackman Media Group reprises his role as a cop who further tightens his grip on a legendary king of the casino in the Philippines. Last month, Son Suk-ku was also ranked #1 in the 2023 MALE ACTORS TO WATCH survey conducted by Cine21, a weekly film magazine in Korea, surpassing Pak Seo-joon, Song Joong-ki and Lee Jung-jae in the survey. The top five in the 2023 MALE ACTORS TO WATCH were Son Suk-ku, Pak Seo-joon, Koo Gyo-hwan, Lee Do-hyun, Song Joong-ki and Lee Jung-jae. The top five in the 2023 FEMALE ACTORS TO WATCH are Park Eun-bin, Kim Tae-ri, Han So-hee, Song Hye-kyo, Kim Hye-soo and Lee Hanee. In January this year, ......read more

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 16 March 2023 - Kenanga Investors Berhad ("Kenanga Investors") received five awards at the Refinitiv Lipper Fund Awards 2023 ("Awards"). The firm was recognized for its exceptional performance and was awarded best Mixed Assets - Malaysia Pension Funds Group for the fourth consecutive time

NEW DELHI, INDIA - Media OutReach - 15 March 2023 - COVOS launched a global digital economy investment management platform for Southeast Asia, which recently went live in the region. This is the world's first one-stop service platform for digital asset investment management. It unites millions of people to explore the world of DeFi and Web3 simply, clearly, and interestingly. In 2018, the World Health Organization launched the Global Action Plan for Promoting Physical Activity 2018-2030. COVOS Group's technical team combines health with blockchain technology based on the core distributed technology of Web 3.0 and establishes an innovative NFT platform. In 2020, COVOS submitted business proposals to the World Health Organization Fund. And it is supported by the World Health Organization Fund and the World Sports Organization Fund. At the same time, many venture capital institutions are involved. We currently raise funds of more than $ 100 million. COVOS Group's funds will be used to expand the ecological community of COVOS. COVOS is expected to establish branches in major areas in the southeast region in 2023. And the COVOS Sports Cup will be held in the area. More than 400 media have documented COVOS in the United States. Many influential people, authors, and opinion leaders have been brought together, with a total audience of more than 100 million. And the community number is increasing steadily every day. COVOS's managing director said in a statement: "COVOS has opened up a new path on the intersection of games, health, and e-commerce." As the beginning of development, it combines real life with the virtual world. COVOS is about to occupy a leading position in this rapidly growing virtual world by providing unique health consumption experiences with virtual, social, and physical games with special attractions. COVOS is preparing to launch a unique NFT series in the near future. Players will be able to collect NFT sneakers and transfer them to others ......read more

Global flows of trade, capital, information stronger than pre-pandemic; people flows recovering No shift from global to regional trade flows No compelling evidence of global economy disintegrating into blocs Share of U.S. flows involving China decreased in 8 out of 11 examined areas, including merchandise exports and imports, and specific capital flows Netherlands remains the most globalized country, followed by Singapore and Belgium SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 15 March 2023 - DHL and New York University's Stern School of Business today released the new DHL Global Connectedness Index 2022, an in-depth report on the state of globalization and its prospects. Analyzing data from 171 countries and territories, it reveals how flows of trade, people, capital, and information move around the world.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 15 March 2023 - Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited ("Comba Telecom" or "the Group", SEHK stock code: 2342 and SGX stock code: STC), - Comba Network Systems Company Limited ("Comba Network"), a subsidiary of the Group, today announced that it was appointed by China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK) for the design, building, and supply of a 5G Indoor Coverage Solution for LAWSGROUP's flagship technology property KTR 350, facilitating 5G Smart City development in Hong Kong. As the first large-scale project under the strategic partnership between CMHK and LAWSGROUP to accelerate industrial transformations and the building of a digitalized society, KTR 350 is a new 29-storey smart commercial building with a gross floor area of 200,000 sq ft located at 350 Kwun Tong Road, Hong Kong. Comba Network will design and build an integrated indoor 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G New Radio (NR) System, operating in the new 5G 700 MHz band and the 3300 MHz to 3600 MHz golden spectrum band, as well as the traditional frequency bands for 2G, 3G and 4G. With a 300 MHz bandwidth, this integrated system will support 4x4 MIMO technology to deliver enhanced broadband user experience in the 5G NR network. Comba ComFlex Pro Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Solution will be deployed to meet all the advanced system requirements and help LAWSGROUP expand and deepen the 5G indoor network coverage for KTR350. Comba ComFlex Pro DAS platform is a unique, highly flexible, and scalable solution featuring advanced capabilities to ensure high-quality indoor network coverage and performance for all building types. It enables flexible system deployment and capacity allocation, as well as savings on power, cost, and rack space to meet the rapidly growing demands of IoT applications and optimal indoor network coverage, capacity, and performance in high-traffic areas. As a tier-one trusted partner of local mobile operators in providing both passive and active 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G DAS infra ......read more

WEDEMARK, GERMANY - Media OutReach - 15 March 2023 - Today, Sennheiser is launching the Profile USB microphone, a cardioid condenser microphone that presents an easy and stylish solution for streaming and podcasting. It combines professional sound with direct accessibility of all functions, allowing streamers, podcasters and gamers to fully focus on their content. The side-address microphone is available as a table stand version and as the Profile Streaming Set with a 3-point self-locking boom arm. Both models are shipping from today.

As part of the Smart Freight Centre Community, the partnership demonstrates the ongoing commitment of Rhenus towards driving a more sustainable supply chain and exchanging industry best practices.SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 15 March 2023 - Leading global logistics service provider, the Rhenus Group, shared updates on its sustainability efforts, from an affiliation with Clean Cargo under Air & Ocean to receiving the gold status for its sustainability performance in 2022 by EcoVadis. Rhenus has partnered with Smart Freight Centre's Clean Cargo, a leading buyer-supplier forum for sustainability in the cargo shipping industry, to collaborate and share its best practices with other industry leaders. The strategic partnership marks a milestone for Rhenus in its mission to create a more sustainable future in logistics where economic prosperity and environmental sustainability go hand in hand. Since 2003, Clean Cargo's methods and reporting processes have facilitated the creation of emissions performance information, helping cargo carriers evaluate their emission footprint and benchmark their performance. Through the extensive resources and expertise of Clean Cargo, Rhenus can effectively track its carbon footprint and actively promote sustainable practices among others in the industry. "As a Clean Cargo member, Rhenus is committed to driving sustainability through different approaches such as by innovative process optimisation, strategic carrier partnerships, or carbon offset programs. As we continuously seek out new and eco-friendly transport solutions, Rhenus has also aligned our carbon neutral initiative for full-container-load (FCL) shipments by 2045 and less-than-container-load (LCL) shipments by 2030. We believe in the power of action by actively doing our part in contributing to a greener supply chain," said Panjapat Lerdwisarnphop, Head of Sustainable Ocean Freight Development, Rhenus Air & Ocean. Through this partnership, Rhenus will have the opp ......read more

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 15 March 2023 - The VinFuture Foundation has officially launched the InnovaTalk 2023 webinar series, covering highly applied fields such as agriculture, health, smart transportation, and emerging technological trends. The webinars will be held regularly from March to November.

A 10-year lease on the facility will continue to grow GEODIS’ presence in China and offer logistics solutions for the growing e-commerce industrySHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach - 15 March 2023 - GEODIS, a global leader in the transport and logistics sector, has signed a 10-year lease agreement with PRD Group for a 20,000 square-meter multi-user facility in Minhang district, Shanghai. The facility is set to bolster GEODIS' contract logistics capabilities for retail partners, providing improved storage and inventory processing to support the fast-growing e-commerce industry that is expected to be worth USD 2 trillion in Asia Pacific by 2025 [1].

WEDEMARK, GERMANY - Media OutReach - 15 March 2023 - Today, Sennheiser is launching the Profile USB microphone, a cardioid condenser microphone that presents an easy and stylish solution for streaming and podcasting. It combines professional sound with direct accessibility of all functions, allowing streamers, podcasters and gamers to fully focus on their content. The side-address microphone is available as a table stand version (HKD 1150, MSRP) and as the Profile Streaming Set with a 3-point self-locking boom arm (HKD 1800, MSRP). Both models are shipping from today.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 15 March 2023 - TUMI, the leading international travel and lifestyle brand, is celebrating its iconic Voyageur collection with the latest instalment of its Unpack Tomorrow campaign starring singer-songwriter and actress, Reneé Rapp.

A Resilient Performance In 2022, Well Positioned For Opportunities In 2023 And BeyondHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 15 March 2023 - Performance highlights for the continuing business on a constant (and actual) exchange rate basis1 APE sales2 up 9 per cent (5 per cent) to $4,393 million with both agency and bancassurance channels delivering APE sales growth in the second half of 2022 New business profit3 down (11) per cent ((14) per cent) to $2,184 million with the impact of higher volumes being offset by higher interest rates and business mix effects Adjusted operating profit4 up 8 per cent (4 per cent) to $3,375 million EEV operating profit5 up 15 per cent (12 per cent) to $3,952 million. EEV shareholders equity is $42.2 billion, equivalent to 1,534 cents per share GWS shareholder capital surplus over GPCR of $15.6 billion6, equivalent to a cover ratio of 307 per cent6 (2021: 320 per cent7) Operating free surplus generated8 from life and asset management business up 9 per cent (6 per cent) to $2,193 million Second interim dividend of 13.04 cents per share, 18.78 cents per share for the full year, up 9 per cent "2022 was the first full year for the Group as an Asia and Africa focused business. We have delivered a resilient performance against a backdrop of Covid-19-related disruption and broader macroeconomic volatility. The results reflect the advantage of our diversified business model across the Asia region, highlighted by a balanced contribution to APE sales and new business profit from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and Taiwan and from South-east Asia, including Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia. "The removal of the bulk of Covid-19-related restrictions across the region and the progressive opening up of the Chinese Mainland economy has meant that 2023 has started well with encouraging progress in year-on-year sales, with Group-wide APE sales for the two months ended Februa ......read more

The takeover of air and sea freight forwarder ACA International adds six locations Down Under to the company’s own Air & Sea Logistics (ASL) networkHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 15 March 2023 - Dachser has acquired ACA International headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. This acquisition means Dachser's own air and sea freight network now also covers Australia and New Zealand, countries that are not only economically strong but also closely interlinked with Asia, Europe, and North America.

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 14 March 2023 - VinBrain has become a Premier member of NVIDIA Inception, a global program that provides cutting-edge startups with access to accelerated computing resources and more. By teaming up with NVIDIA, VinBrain is poised to transform HealthTech innovation in Southeast Asia, building on its previous successful collaborations with Microsoft and Stanford University.

JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach - 14 March 2023 - Indonesia has made a significant move towards becoming a major player in the global metaverse industry with the launch of its Indonesia Metaverse Collaboration Initiative on 1 March 2023, in conjunction with the Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona. The event was attended by a delegation of prominent organization leaders, including the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Spain, Indonesia Ministry of ICT (Kominfo) as the representative of Indonesian Government, Telkom University, and group of industry leaders from GSMA, Telkom Indonesia, Telkomsel, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, XL Axiata, Smartfren, Alita, Techbros, Meta, and Telecom Infra Project.

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 14 March 2023 - MetaTrust Labs (short for "MetaTrust"), founded by the globally renowned research team in Web3 developer security tools, is pleased to announce it has entered into a strategic partnership with BingX. This partnership aims to provide high-quality security auditing and operation services, as well as comprehensive security and compliance solutions in the global Web3 industry.

Aberdeen, UK - News Direct - 14 March 2023 - EthosEnergy has appointed Mario Cincotta, former CEO of ItalPresseGauss and Senior Vice President of Norican Group as its new Executive Vice President of East Hemisphere. Mario will have strategic and operational leadership for the East Hemisphere. He will be based in Italy and report into the CEO, Ana Amicarella. He brings with him 25 years of experience across the energy industry having spent 20 years with the GE Energy business in various leadership roles prior to his former position. Ana Amicarella, CEO of EthosEnergy said, “Mario is known for his strategic vision, strong leadership and ability to execute. I am excited to welcome him to EthosEnergy and look forward to working closely together to deepen customer relationships, strengthen our position in the market and grow our business.” Mario added, “I am delighted to join EthosEnergy at such an exciting time in their transformation and growth journey. I believe that building talent, team engagement, and inclusiveness as well as developing sustainability are key competitive factors, and look forward to working with the team to execute on these areas to take our business to the next level.” Mario served as officer in the Italian Army and holds an Engineering Master’s degree from Milan Polytechnic University, a Master’s in Business Management from the ISTUD Institute of Management in Italy and a “Business Strategy in the Energy Industry” Certificate from the Georgia Tech Institute of Technology. EthosEnergy turns on potential to deliver services and solutions globally for rotating equipment to make energy affordable, available, and sustainable. Tailoring solutions for the power, oil & gas, industrial and aerospace markets, so customers can achieve more. www.ethosenergy.com Contact Details Louise Palin Senior Marketing and Communications Specialist +44 7944 629235 Louise.Palin@ethosenergy.com Company Website https://ethosenergy.com Hashtag: ......read more

SANDTON, SOUTH AFRICA – EQS Newswire – 14 March 2023 - Independent power producer Red Rocket has placed a 373 MW order for the Brandvalley, Rietkloof and Wolf wind parks, to be located in Western Cape and Eastern Cape, South Africa.

LOS ANGELES, US - Media OutReach - 14 March 2023 - De Beers natural and responsibly sourced diamonds shined on Rihanna, Ariana DeBose and Halle Bailey at the 95th annual Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, honouring the finest achievements of film.

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA - Media OutReach - 14 March 2023 - Prince Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Prince Holding Group, is proud to be the diamond sponsor of the American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia's Charity Gala Dinner, which raised funds for the Cambodian Treasures Foundation.

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 13 March 2023 - VinFast Trading & Service Co., Ltd. announced the deployment of the "Non-stop service network" to enhance the customer's electric vehicle ownership experience. Accordingly, from March 15, 2023, all VinFast's corporate-owned service workshops in Vietnam will operate continuously from 8 AM to 9 PM daily, including Sunday.

The Data Centre is the first in Malaysia to be certified as a Titanium+ Tier facility by Green Climate Initiative (GCI), a testament to the Bank’s commitment to addressing climate change and the transition to a green, low carbon and climate-resilient economyKUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 13 March 2023 - Hong Leong Bank's ("HLB" or "the Bank") new data center has received a Titanium+ Tier nod from the Green Climate Initiative ("GCI"), an industry-leading green technology accreditation organisation. With this accreditation, the Bank's data center is officially a Certified Green Computing Facility and the only facility in Malaysia to achieve the prestigious Titanium+ ranking by scoring a near-perfect 99 out of 100 points in the Certified Green Computing Facility ("CGCF") Weighted Scorecard.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 13 March 2023 - BEST Inc. (NYSE: BEST) ("BEST" or the "Company"), a leading integrated smart supply chain solutions and logistics services provider in China, held its first network conference for its BEST Malaysia and Singapore's business partners in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Collaborate with Indigenous Businesses and Leverage the AI-tech Agitation to Accelerate Local Digital TransformationHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 13 March 2023 - NextGen Tech ("NGT" or "the Company"), a leading technology service company in Hong Kong with a pioneering advantage in artificial intelligence ("AI"), is pleased to announce that YOTTA, developed by NGT's core AI technology team, the first integrated and fully smart AI application system in Hong Kong, officially entered public testing to provide technology service. The trial phase primarily targets enterprise users, promoting and assisting them to promptly adapt and implement business process automation, enhancing their operational efficiency and productivity while reducing operating costs, with a long-term prospect of driving the digital transformation of local businesses.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 13 March 2023 - Goldwater International Limited is pleased to announce the launch of a one-stop wealth management service that includes technology adoption and flexible mandates. We manage the financial and non-financial assets of our valued customers by formulating personalized and reliable trust solutions, achieving comprehensive personal and family protection, retirement planning, and long-term asset arrangements Many high-net-worth individuals have entrusted their assets to wealth management enterprise amid the flourishing of the trust industry in Hong Kong, outbreak of pandemic and the geopolitical tensions. Goldwater International is seizing the opportunity of global economic recovery, providing customers with comprehensive wealth management services that cover various trust schemes, including family wealth management, tax planning and asset preservation. The one-stop service simplifies the wealth management process and reduce complex and trivial procedures for customers. Goldwater has years of experience in trust and wealth management, and its professional team is certified and experienced in the field of trust management, legal compliance, and customer management. By gaining a deep understanding of each customer's goals, the team carefully balances their needs and risk tolerance levels to tailor a trust solution for customers. Mr. John Peng, Managing Director of Goldwater International Limited said, "Hong Kong's diversified investment tool and the growth opportunities in the Greater Bay Area are conducive to connecting customers worldwide and bringing ample room for growth for the trust industry. We continue to pay attention to market changes, expand our business and nurture talents, hoping to build Hong Kong into a hub for trusts in the Asia-Pacific region and provide more comprehensive professional services for customers." Hashtag: #GoldwaterInternationalThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this annou ......read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 13 March 2023 - Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS) policyholders are eligible to claim up to HK$8,000 for tax deduction. If we use a tax rate of 17% for calculation, the total tax deduction exceeds HK$1,300. However, many policyholders focus on saving the most tax, but neglecting the actual premium paid, and end up saving less money. VHIS Tax Deduction Claimable Limit & Calculation Each policyholder and taxpayer can claim up to HK$8,000 of VHIS premium for tax deduction. If the annual VHIS premium exceeds this amount, only HK$8,000 can be claimed. The tax deduction amount is calculated as below - Formula VHIS premium paid during the assessment year X Tax Rate = Actual Tax Deduction Amount Example HK$8,000 (Tax Deduction Claimable Limit ) X 17% (Assuming the Tax Rate is 17%*) = HK$1,360 *The tax rate varies between policyholders, depending on the salary. Many may think choosing a VHIS with higher premium allows them to enjoy higher tax deduction, and save more money. However, it is not the case. Instead of saving tax, you spend more for a more expensive VHIS plan with similar Protection Formula shows policyholders could enjoy higher tax deduction with more expensive plans. However, Bowtie's calculations show that the most cost-effective way is to purchase a Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS) Policy with a lower premium but adequate protection. Case 1: Purchase a more expensive VHIS plan^ Case 2: Purchase a more affordable VHIS plan^ Tax Deduction Claimable ......read more

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 13 March 2023 - Prudential plc ("Prudential") today announced that Prudential's shares, which trade on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, are now included in the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme. The expansion comes after Prudential's inclusion in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme and the Hang Seng Composite Index last year. James Turner, Group Chief Financial Officer, Prudential said: "This inclusion signifies another milestone for Prudential. This additional southbound trading mechanism will allow more investors in the Chinese mainland to share our growth and help lift our profile and shareholder base in China further." Prudential provides life and health insurance and asset management in 23 markets across Asia and Africa. The business helps people get the most out of life, by making healthcare affordable and accessible and by promoting financial inclusion. Prudential is due to report its 2022 Full Year results on 15 March 2023. Hashtag: #prudential The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.About the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect ProgrammeThe Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect is a mutual stock market access programme through which investors in the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong can trade and settle shares listed on either market via the Shanghai Stock Exchange, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong or clearing houses in their home market. Investors in the Chinese mainland need to maintain a total balance of securities and cash account of not less than CNY500,000 to participate in the programme. About Prudential plc Prudential plc provides life and health insurance and asset management in 23 markets across Asia and Africa (at 31 December 2022). The business helps people get the most out of life, by making healthcare affordable and accessible and by promoting financial inclusion. Prudential protects people's wealth, helps them grow their assets, and empowers them to ......read more

Chiang Mai, Thailand and Da Nang, Vietnam offices are now in serviceHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 13 March 2023 - International logistics service provider Dachser today announced the openings of its two new offices in Chiang Mai, Thailand and Da Nang, Vietnam. The new offices further expand the company's footprint and strengthen its position in the region to serve growing customer demands, especially from the electronics, and fashion and sports industries.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 13 March 2023 - Following on from the introduction of its newly enhanced guest rooms and suites, Island Shangri-La has launched a series of unique themed experiences that are sure to delight guests of all ages.

The annual competition saw record number of students participating and integrating STREAM knowledge and design thinking to “Innovate for a Better Hong Kong.” HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 12 March 2023 - The world's leading technology company, Samsung Electronics H.K. Co. Ltd., today announced the 20 winning teams from the annual "Solve for Tomorrow – Innovate for a Better Hong Kong" competition. Although the competition occurred during the fifth wave of the pandemic, a record number of students participated in this year's competition. More than 2,000 primary and secondary school students from more than 400 schools showcased their creative talent. With the ease and the relaxation of social distancing measures, all awards were given away at a prestigious physical presentation ceremony. All 20 winning teams shared cash prizes and products worth over HK$270,000.

Takes operational efficiency and cost optimization to new heightsHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 March 2023 - CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), is creating new benchmarks for operational efficiency and cost optimization with its Intelligent Operation Suite. It leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Augmented Reality (AR), Big Data and Blockchain technologies to create an Intelligence Operation Journey for far-sighted companies, offering a strategic competitive advantage for a sustainable and high-quality business development.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 March 2023 - Tia Lee Yu Fen (???), the global C-pop star and fashion icon, made waves for all the right reasons as she stole the limelight with her bold and daring outfit for the Moncler Genius’ showcase at London Fashion Week. Donning a shimmering white coat and a pair of suave yet elegant sunglasses, Tia’s impeccable taste was on show for everyone to see.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 March 2023 - Tia Lee demonstrated why she is known as a fashion icon, as the global C-pop star donned a tasteful selection of outfits during her appearance at London Fashion Week. She made her presence felt at some of the hottest showcases, including Moncler Genius, Julien Macdonald, David Koma and Richard Quinn.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 March 2023 - After the release of her record-breaking new single “Goodbye Princess”, fashion icon and global C-pop star, Tia Lee Yu Fen continued to hit all the right notes during her appearance at London Fashion Week. She was spotted wearing a number of stylish outfits throughout the world famous event and attended several of the hottest showcases, including the Moncler Genius showcase.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 March 2023 - Global C-pop star Tia Lee Yu Fen (???) continued to promote her #EmpowerHer campaign, attending numerous shows by icons of the fashion industry at London Fashion Week. She was seen at Moncler Genius’ show, along the Julien Macdonald, David Koma and Richard Quinn events.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 March 2023 - Global C-pop star and fashion icon Tia Lee Yu Fen (???) turned heads with a mesmerising outfit while attending David Koma’s FW2023 runway show at London Fashion Week. She also attended his after-party as well as a number of other showcases, such as the Moncler Genius event.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 March 2023 - Fashion icon Tia Lee Yu Fen (???) sported a breath-taking look as the global C-pop star attended Richard Quinn’s showcase of his Spring 2023 collection at London Fashion Week. Tia was seen wearing a teardrop headpiece from Victoria Grant, paired perfectly with Jimmy Choo suede platform sandals and pearl earrings designed by Theo Fennel.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 March 2023 - Much beloved global C-pop star Tia Lee Yu Fen (???) was seen in the company of fashion industry icons and Hollywood royalty, wearing a number of stunning ensembles during her appearance at London Fashion Week. During the high-profile event, Tia attended the showcases of world-renowned brands such as Moncler Genius, David Koma and Richard Quinn. Joining the biggest names in fashion and the world of acting, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Joan Collins, Naomi Campbell and Sara Sampaio. Other high-profile attendees of London Fashion Week included Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber, Alicia Keys and Serena Williams.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 March 2023 - Tia Lee Yu Fen (???), the globally-renowned C-pop icon, made waves at the Moncler Spring 2023 collection show at London Fashion Week. The music star donned an elegant coat, paired perfectly with a suave pair of sunglasses to show off her confidence and style.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 March 2023 - Tia Lee, the global C-pop star and fashion icon stole the spotlight at London Fashion Week in a unique couture dress and cape designed by British fashion maestro Julien Macdonald. Tia arrived wearing the chic ensemble before showcasing it to the world as part of Macdonald's FW23 collection.

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Media OutReach - 10 March 2023 - Bybit, the world's third most visited crypto exchange, today announced zero fees on all its options contracts to celebrate the launch of its Unified Trading Account (UTA). As part of its goal to introduce the crypto community to next-level opportunities, Bybit now presents the most well-rounded and cost-effective crypto options in the market. Users can now use liquid USDT-perpetual products to offset the risks from options trading. Starting on March 10, 2023, at 10AM UTC, VIP and institutional users who have upgraded to Bybit's UTA can participate in the campaign and enjoy fee-free trading. Bybit's blue chip options contracts (BTC, ETH, SOL) will all be included in this promotion. Bybit's UTA is designed to make trading easier by streamlining the experience across asset types with a single account. This allows investors to cross-collateralize between positions, diversify trades, and seamlessly switch between strategies without transferring assets manually. When using UTA, clients will be able to leverage UTA's upgraded portfolio margin by using USDT derivatives for added hedging capability, allowing them to mitigate risk when trading USDC options. This breakthrough will empower traders holding hedging USDC options and USDT perpetual positions to enjoy higher flexibility and more opportunities. VIP and institutional clients will automatically enjoy zero fees for all options trades once they have upgraded to UTA. They will also be able to trade without fees for the campaign's duration. "We strive to provide our customers with more value and create better trading experiences," said Hao Yang, head of options at Bybit. "Traversing the crypto space can be painstaking and time-consuming, and every second counts in a market that doesn't sleep. At Bybit, we are dedicated to creating next-level products with the most competitive fees we can offer, and creating a transparent, inclusive platform that ......read more

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Media OutReach - 10 March 2023 - Bybit, the world's third most visited crypto exchange, has revamped its VIP program to thank its loyal community for its continued support. The new program introduces expanded tiers and reduced requirements to help traders take greater advantage of the next level opportunities offered by Bybit's powerful platform. The new VIP program will expand the number of VIP tiers from three to five with a new "supreme VIP" tier. The trading volume requirement has also been adjusted across the tiers to make it easier for traders to reach higher levels and is significantly less than Binance and some other leading exchanges. The asset balance to access Bybit's VIP tiers two and three has been halved to $250K and $500K, respectively. And trading volume across spot and derivatives markets will be aggregated and taken into account when assigning access. In the new system, maker and taker fees for derivatives can be as low as 0.00% and 0.03% creating more room for traders to benefit from Bybit's next level products and institutional services. VIPs can also unlock bonus benefits such as their own account managers and private events and gifts. Experienced traders will be able to switch to Bybit's VIP program immediately using trading volume from other exchanges, without the need to build up their trading volume from scratch. Furthermore, VIPs from other exchanges will receive a higher level than before. For example, if their derivatives trading volume on another exchange was $70,000,000 (equivalent to Bybit VIP 3), they'll get bumped up to VIP 4 on Bybit. Non-VIPs can still enjoy amazing perks through Bybit's exclusive offers — like the 14-day free trial card and a special welcome gift when you deposit more than $50K. Bybit devised the new program as part of its "listen, care, improve" philosophy after listening carefully to feedback from its community members and reflecting on how to best help them succeed. By ......read more

CUHK Business School celebrates 60 years of founding as the first business school in AsiaHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 March 2023 - The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School held a reception event on Thursday 9 March 2023, kicking off its 60th anniversary campaign to celebrate the impact it created in business education, forging the largest network of business school alumni in the city over the past six decades.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 March 2023 - Southco Asia Ltd., a subsidiary of Southco Inc., a leading global provider of engineered access solutions such as locks, latches, captive fasteners, electronic access solutions and hinges/ positioning technology has expanded its line of inject/eject mechanisms with a new line to fit the E1.S form factor. Southco's new P7 ejector is specifically designed to assist in the insertion and extraction of E1.S drives. This ensures optimum performance, ergonomics, and aesthetics.

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 10 March 2023 - SPTel, a joint venture company of ST Engineering and SP Group, today announced the launch of Singapore's first sensor network powered by LoRaWAN. Leveraging SPTel's pervasive hubs in Singapore, SPTel's Sensor Network is a first-of-its-kind network built for national scale starting with the heartlands to increase the accessibility of IoT technologies and sensors for business applications, government projects and Smart Nation initiatives. The SPTel Sensor Network allows authenticated sensor devices to wirelessly connect to its secure IoT-as-a-service platform and backhaul connectivity. Instead of investing to build their own network, businesses and IoT solution providers can now connect to this network with ease, speed and cost efficiency, which was not possible previously. Data collected from LoRaWAN sensors can be sent for analysis to automate manual processes, enable predictive maintenance, increase productivity, and improve overall operational efficiency. The LoRaWAN gateways, which run on solar energy, are also cost-efficient and fast to deploy. LoRaWAN is a long-range, bidirectional communication protocol with very low power consumption. This makes it a highly sustainable solution for the long-term deployment of sensors and a boost to scale massive deployment of potential smart solutions quickly such as asset tracking, street lighting, waste management, water level and flood management, air quality control and rodent monitoring system in hawker centres and wet markets which enable targeted and effective pest control. These are but some of the use cases which will herald not only a new era of business management efficiency in environment and building management, but also improve citizens' lives in the areas of public health and services. SPTel's Sensor Network coverage currently extends to more than 70% of heartlands, 42% hawker centres, 52% town councils, and will continue to expand to meet the growing needs of p ......read more

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 9 March 2023 - Over the past year, Malaysian ringgit (MYR) has been one of the most resilient currencies among the major 10 Asia currencies that we track. As the Federal Reserve (Fed) started to tighten monetary policy in March last year to rein in inflation, so risk-sensitive currencies began to decline. However, MYR only lost 6.5% over the past 12 months, outperforming even the global majors, such as the Japanese yen and the Australian dollar, which devalued by 15% and 7.7% respectively (see the chart below).

Xapo Bank is the first fully licensed bank in the world to integrate Lightning Network.BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach - 9 March 2023 - Xapo Bank, a leading Bitcoin custodian and licensed private bank, has partnered with Lightspark and integrated with the Lightning Network to enable lightning-fast Bitcoin payments for its customers. Xapo Bank members can now instantly pay for small purchases of up to $100 USD at any vendor which accepts Lightning payments without suffering high transaction fees and long blockchain confirmation waiting times.

VICTORIA, MAHE, SEYCHELLES - Media OutReach - 9 March 2023 - Array Go, the fully automated algorithmic intelligence, has launched and geared up for the next stage of digital evolution. It is poised to become the talking point for many avid investors during the next bullish market and long after. Daniel Kahneman and Prof. Amos Tversky proposed a well-known behavioral economic theory, which states that individuals have different risk attitudes and psychological tolerances based on different reference points. The Array protocol is designed based on this theory. If Web2 industries feel AI's power, imagine how Web3 pioneers are doing. Array Go is an AI-powered algorithm with all the benefits of the bounding curve, such as stability and risk mitigation. It is a full AI that is not under the control of any human or institution. Array Go drives itself based on 100% market action. In order to ensure the value of the token remains stable and predictable for investors and traders indefinitely, a traditional bonding curve is implemented manually to a smart contract that governs the issuance and trading of $ARA. Array Go can: Learn from the historical market data. Observe the up-to-date market behaviors. Predict the future market trends. The key function of Array Go is to reduce the risks associated with this technology. As market trends rise, the AI system will feed more $ARA to the market (minting) in order to balance supply and demand - or remove $ARA (burn) based on the same principle. This reduces the risk of greater price fluctuations. About $ARA and $USDR. The gold standard operates on a 4:1 relationship, allowing $ARA holders to mint $USDR tokens on the chain themselves. Users can also stake $ARA to obtain $USDR tokens, which serve as the only circulation medium for the DEGA(Decentralized Gaming Alliance) application platform. Array is focused on building a software of the future, a bridge to a refined platform with endle ......read more

Adjusted Profit Attributable to Shareholders of the Company Surges 53.7% to HK$649.1 Million Full-Year Dividend of HK 16.0 cents Per Share, Up 58.4% YoY * * * * * Executes "Global Footprint", "Diversified End-Market" and "Twin Growth Engine" Strategies Achieves Satisfactory Results with Strong Resilience HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 9 March 2023 - Impro Precision Industries Limited ("Impro " or the "Group") (Stock Code: 1286), a world-leading manufacturer of high-precision, high-complexity, and mission-critical components, today announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2022. In 2022, the Group vigorously developed and recorded stable revenue growth in the aerospace, medical, energy, and diversified industrial end markets. The Group's revenue for the year amounted to HK$4,354.7 million, representing an increase of 15.3% compared with last year. Profit attributable to shareholders of the Company was HK$582.0 million, an increase of 52.0% over 2021. Adjusted profit attributable to shareholders of the Company amounted to HK$649.1 million, a year-on-year increase of 53.7%, and adjusted basic earnings per share were 34.5 HK cents. In lieu of the distribution of the final dividend, the Group resolved to declare a second 2022 interim dividend of 8.0 HK cents per share. Together with the first 2022 interim dividend of 8.0 HK cents per share already paid, the dividend for the year amounted to 16.0 HK cents per share, representing an increase of 58.4% when compared with 10.1 HK cents per share last year. During the year, revenue from the aerospace, medical, and energy end markets increased significantly by 53.6% to HK$515.8 million. The increase was mainly attributable to the recovery of the aerospace market following the lifting of quarantine restrictions for international visitors entering certain countries in Europe, the US, and Asia, as well as the Group's efforts to jointly develop a large number of new SKUs with its c ......read more

Colgate and foodpanda have started a collaboration to expand customers’ access to Colgate products in more than 400 cities across 11 markets within Asia Pacific SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 9 March 2023 - Global home and personal care brand company Colgate-Palmolive ("Colgate") today is bolstering its Asia Pacific (APAC) digital strategy and giving consumers across the region even greater access to its range of products with a three-year partnership with Asia's largest delivery player[1], foodpanda. By leveraging foodpanda's established quick commerce (q-commerce) capabilities, the worldwide leader in oral care aims to drive its leadership within the health and wellness space forward.

Key Investments and Customer Successes Underpin Growth in the RegionHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 9 March 2023 - Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, today discussed significant momentum in customer cloud adoption in Asia for 2022 at the company's 2023 Asia ReConnect Customer Day held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Cloud adoption by Epicor customers across the region increased by more than 190 percent year-over-year in 2022, with businesses migrating or choosing to implement Epicor Kinetic in the cloud – a purpose-built, flexible, and scalable platform that helps manufacturers better compete and grow their businesses. "Epicor customers in Asia prioritised cloud last year to take advantage of the security, flexibility and scalability that cloud delivers," said Vincent Tang, Epicor Regional Vice President, Asia. "We're also expanding in the region and making investments across markets including China, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam to help our customers modernise and future-proof their solutions, whilst benefitting from deep industry expertise and a company that understands its customers' challenges." The customer day was also an opportunity to celebrate and award standout customers who have leveraged Epicor solutions to transform their businesses and bring about positive, innovative, and impactful outcomes. The winners of the awards included: Journey to the Cloud Excellence Award: Mobility Werk Advantech was recognized for taking the journey to the cloud to better automate processes and stay current with the latest technology to meet their smart factory objectives. With Epicor Kinetic in the cloud, they can more easily share data and connect with their customers and suppliers. Business Transformation Excellence Award: Custom Molded Products transformed their business operations by implementing Epicor Kinetic and Epicor Advanced MES – which has supported their business in driving multiple ope ......read more

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has insured five of the 10 movies nominated in the Oscars' Best Picture category this year The recovery of the entertainment sector is well underway after the pandemic, but it is not immune to the current challenging economic environment Health and safety protocols, crowd safety, more extreme weather and technology risks are key industry concerns while ESG has a growing influence. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 9 March 2023 - With the Oscars taking place on March 12, all eyes are on the global entertainment industry. The glamour, revenues and audiences may all be returning post-pandemic, but the movie and live events business has yet to fully recover from the Covid crisis and is having to constantly evolve in a new environment driven by economic, technology and sustainability risk trends, according to insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS)' new outlook for the sector. AGCS is a major player in the global entertainment insurance market and has insured five of the 10 movies nominated in the Oscars' Best Picture category in 2023, continuing a long tradition of partnership with the film industry that goes back as far as the movies of Charlie Chaplin 100 years ago. "The entertainment industry had a very positive year in 2022 and a welcome recovery is definitely underway, but we are not out of the woods yet," says Michael Furtschegger, Global Head of Entertainment at AGCS. "In the three years since the coronavirus first hit the headlines, the world has changed. The sector must continue to evolve in line with new technologies, proliferating platforms, and seismic shifts in patterns of consumption, as well as changes in the public mood, particularly among younger generations." Despite the headwinds, consumers are heading back to their favorite entertainment venues or platforms in encouraging numbers. Global box office receipts hit $25.9bn in 2022, reports Gower Street A ......read more

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach - 9 March 2023 - GCash president and CEO Martha Sazon bannered the top Philippine e-wallet's financial inclusion story at a keynote speech for the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona.

Shariah-compliant fund offers diversity, sustained growth and stability to face dynamic market conditionsKUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 9 March 2023 - abrdn today marked the 10th anniversary of abrdn Islamic World Equity Fund. The fund is well diversified across multiple sectors and countries, providing investors with a combination of growth and stability in sectors such as IT, communications, consumer discretionary and health care. Gerald Ambrose, CEO for abrdn Islamic Malaysia Sdn Bhd, said: "Amid increasing geopolitical tension and economic uncertainty, we believe that it is important to invest in a globally diversified portfolio which can ride market volatility and capture growth potential. With compound growth of 7.2% per annum over the past 10 years, abrdn Islamic World Equity Fund has delivered sustained growth for Malaysian investors and allowed them to achieve long-term savings goals. I am confident that our award-winning team will continue to bring value for investors through all conditions for many decades more." Launched in February 2013, the Malaysia-domiciled global Islamic fund seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation through investments in Shariah-compliant equities and equity-related securities. The MYR 577 million strategy[1] has dedicated resources in place including a Shariah compliance officer, plus Shariah screening and monitoring by an independent Shariah Adviser. Shariah-compliant companies typically have less debt compared with conventional firms, and companies that have less debt, particularly during downturns, can focus on their businesses with fewer concerns about their cash flows, hence are better positioned to offer steady growth for investors. abrdn's bottom-up stock-picking approach allows the fund to invest in high quality companies that produce less volatile earnings streams, have greater margins of safety and can better navigate an uncertain future. This is achieved by drawing on the Group's expertise of a ......read more

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 9 March 2023 - Okta, the leading independent identity provider, today announced that it has appointed IT and security industry veteran Clarence Cheah as Head of Growth Strategies for Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ). Cheah will oversee Okta's strategic growth initiatives and drive regional business development and expansion.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 9 March 2023 - Victory Securities (Stock Code: 8540.HK) recently announced the launch of virtual asset dealing services starting in March 2023, making it the latest player in this field. To facilitate investors' entry into virtual asset dealing, Victory Securities has set a low entry investment amount of US$100 and is offering at most up to 50% commission fee reduction during the promotional period. Apart from offering virtual asset dealing services, Victory Securities can also provide professional investors with virtual asset private fund subscription services, while retail clients can purchase virtual asset exchange traded funds (EFTs) to allocate virtual asset to their investment portfolios. A dedicated virtual asset dealing hotline + 852 2175 0998 has also been established by Victory Securities, which is available to investors for 20 hours per day during bank working hours (09:00am - 05:00am). Victory Securities' research team has consistently affirmed the value of virtual asset in the future. In addition to strengthening investor education with the " HONG KONG'S FIRST VIRTUAL ASSET RESEARCH CONFERENCE " held in January 2023, Victory Fintech Company Limited ("VFCL"), an associate of Victory Securities, has submitted a license application to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission for Type 1 (dealing in securities) and Type 7 (providing automated trading services) regulated activities. This will further strengthen Victory Securities' virtual asset business scopes. Executive Director of Victory Securities, Kennix Chan, believes that Victory Fintech Company Limited 's operation of a virtual asset trading platform, given with the regulatory approval in the coming future, will enhance the range of services to be provided to investors and bring synergies to the group's various business lines, as well as build up new clients and market. Rooted in Hong Kong for over 50 years, Victory Securities (stock code: 8540. HK) offer ......read more

Trend Micro annual roundup report warns of exponentially expanding attack surfaceHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 9 March 2023 - Trend Micro (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced a massive 55% increase in overall threat detections in 2022 and a 242% surge in blocked malicious files, as threat actors indiscriminately targeted consumers and organizations across all sectors. To read a full copy of the report, Rethinking Tactics: 2022 Annual Cybersecurity Report, please visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/hk/security/research-and-analysis/threat-reports/roundup/rethinking-tactics-annual-cybersecurity-roundup-2022 Jon Clay, VP of threat intelligence at Trend Micro: "The unrivaled breadth of Trend Micro threat intelligence* reveals 2022 as a year when threat actors went 'all-in' to boost profits. A surge in backdoor detections is particularly concerning in showing us their success in making landfall inside networks. To manage risk effectively across a rapidly expanding attack surface, stretched security teams need a more streamlined, platform-based approach." The roundup report reveals several interesting trends for 2022 and beyond: The top three MITRE ATT&CK techniques show us that threat actors are gaining initial access through remote services, then expanding their footprint within the environment through credential dumping to utilize valid accounts. An 86% increase in backdoor malware detections reveals threat actors trying to maintain their presence inside networks for a future attack. These backdoors primarily targeted web server platform vulnerabilities. A record number of Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) advisories (1,706) for the third year in a row is the result of a rapidly expanding corporate attack surface and researcher investment in automated analysis tools, which are finding more bugs. The number of critical vulnerabilities doubled in 2022. Two out of the top three CVEs reported in 2022 were related to Log ......read more