Techcombank is organizing the 2nd Overseas Talent Roadshow in Singapore and the United Kingdom in August and September, aiming to attract overseas Vietnamese to return to their homeland.
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 August 2024 – Techcombank successfully returned to Singapore and held the Overseas Talent Roadshow in early August, with another roadshow scheduled in the United Kingdom on September 6-7. The aim of the roadshows is to attract overseas Vietnamese talent to return to their homeland.
Chief Executive Officer of Techcombank – Mr. Jens Lottner with representatives of the Human Resources division
This year’s roadshow successfully engaged nearly 1,000 Vietnamese talents in Singapore, showcasing Techcombank’s strong appeal within the Vietnamese community there. A notable highlight of this year was the Techcombank Info Day, conducted virtually a week before the in-person event, which expanded our outreach and enhanced candidate participation. The virtual session, featuring Mr. Prasenjit Chakravarti and Techcombank representatives, offered valuable insights into the 2022 roadshow experience and the transition of returning to Vietnam to join Techcombank. The networking event and one-on-one discussion sessions in Singapore were also a great success, with presence of Mr. Jens Lottner – CEO of Techcombank, Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan – Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Santhosh Mahendiran – Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Ms. Phan Thi Thanh Binh – Deputy Director of Corporate Banking & Financial Institutions, and members of Techcombank’s HR team.
Aiming to establish itself as a leading bank in the region, Techcombank has been pioneering Overseas Talent Roadshow for three consecutive years. This initiative seeks to attract top-tier professionals with extensive expertise, thereby enhancing the bank’s talent pool. This effort plays a crucial role in advancing the bank’s transformation strategies in the years ahead.
“Homecomers” are always equipped by Techcombank with essential resources to optimize their potential. The bank offers competitive benefits packages for both employees and their families, along with personalized training programs and career roadmap that align with their expertise and desires. Moreover, Techcombank is committed to cultivating an open work environment that fosters collaboration and creativity, enabling each individual’s journey to their own greatness.
At the event, Mr. Jens Lottner shared that homecomers have integrated very well and made significant impacts, contributing to the success of the bank. “This year, we are prioritizing quality over quantity. We are looking for candidates with the right DNA, the right commitment, and the right ownership. The most important thing is that Techcombank’s presence in the market has increased. Then, we may not need to organize many roadshows anymore because Techcombank has become a known name in the community, and people will actively contact Techcombank anytime.” said Mr. Jens Lottner.
Kimberly Tran – a participant in the Singapore roadshow, shared that she initially had some reservations but, after attending the event and meeting many overseas talents, she completely believes in Techcombank’s talent acquisition strategy. “I was impressed by the event’s professionalism and scale. The opportunity to meet and interact with Techcombank’s executive team gave me a deeper understanding of the bank’s vision and growth strategy, and ignited a sense of national pride in me, a desire to contribute to my homeland,” Kimberly expressed.
First organized in 2022, the Overseas Talent Roadshow has been consistently conducted in leading financial and technological centers of the world, including Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia. This initiative has enabled the bank to successfully attract and recruit numerous Vietnamese overseas talents, who are now making significant contributions to Techcombank’s growth and development.
Techcombank’s Overseas Talent Roadshow has established the bank as a trailblazer in “reversing the brain drain” by attracting Vietnamese professionals to return to their homeland. Notably, Techcombank is the sole Vietnamese bank awarded the “Best Workplaces in Asia 2023” by The global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work (GPTW). Additionally, for three consecutive years, Techcombank has been honored as the Top 1 “Employer of Choice”, awarded by CareerViet. Hashtag: #Techcombank #OverseasTalentRoadshow #OverseasVietnamese #Singapore #TheUK
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 August 2024 – Cortina Watch Thailand is transforming luxury watch shopping by integrating digital and online experiences into the traditional customer journey. With the ability to browse updated in-store collections online, pick up orders in-store, or schedule an appointment with our specialists, Cortina Watch Thailand is offering enthusiasts new ways to explore and purchase luxury watches.
Browse Inventory without Having to Visit a Physical Store Cortina Watch Thailand offers customers the ability to browse all available brands and collections online without needing to visit a physical store. This comprehensive online shopping catalogue provides detailed product information, high-quality images, and specifications, making it easy for customers to explore their options from the comfort of their homes.
Customers can also see where their favourite brands are in stock and at which boutique, providing a convenient and efficient experience compared to traditional luxury watch shopping. This allows them to research, plan their visits, find and purchase their desired luxury watch without any hassle.
Explore In-Store Pickup for Online Orders Building on the convenience of browsing inventory online, Cortina Watch Thailand also offers an in-store pickup option for online orders. This service combines the ease of online shopping with the traditional retail experience. Customers can browse and purchase their desired luxury watch brands online from the comfort of their homes, and then collect their orders at a Cortina Watch boutique of their choosing, at their convenience.
This service ensures that customers can enjoy a seamless shopping experience, benefiting from the extensive online catalogue while also having the option to inspect their purchases in person and speak with our knowledgeable consultants before taking their luxury watch home.
Easily Schedule Consultations with Watch Specialists Cortina Watch Thailand offers customers the opportunity to book consultations with specialists, providing personalised advice and assistance at their preferred time and place. By filling out a simple contact form, customers can schedule an appointment that fits their convenience, reducing the back-and-forth typically associated with booking.
These consultations allow customers to ask questions, get detailed information about specific timepieces, and receive professional watch recommendations tailored to their preferences. This service enhances the retail experience by providing a direct line to Cortina Watch’s knowledgeable team, ensuring that customers can make informed decisions about their purchases.
With these innovations, Cortina Watch Thailand is revolutionising the online luxury watch shopping experience. Visit our website today to experience the future of luxury watch shopping firsthand. Hashtag: #cortinawatch #luxurywatch
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About Cortina Watch
Established in 1972 as a humble, single-store family business, Cortina Watch is now a distinguished public-listed retail enterprise with over 45 boutiques across the Asia Pacific region, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Australia. Cortina Watch takes immense pride in our genuine service and unmatched horological expertise. Having been a witness to five decades of wonderful memories and stories, Cortina Watch have journeyed with generations of watch lovers as they discover their dream timepieces, by sharing our knowledge, insights, and passion for the craft of fine watchmaking. Cortina Watch remains committed to bringing an extensive, intricately-curated selection of preeminent haute horlogerie brands and services to our watch connoisseurs and enthusiasts.
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire –16 August 2024 – VinWonders proudly announces the 8WONDER Moon Festival, an unprecedented autumn festival set to take place at Ocean City – an urban complex in Eastern Hanoi from September 6-8, 2024. The festival’s highlight will be the world class concert on the night of September 7, marking Southeast Asia’s first music event to simultaneously feature top-tier US-UK and KPOP stars: three-time GRAMMY® Award winner NE-YO, famous Korean rapper B.I, and leading V-Pop artists.
World-renowned hitmaker NE-YO will be the special star of the 8WONDER Moon Festival 2024. He has cemented his legacy as one of the all-time hitmakers, winning three GRAMMY awards, earning two No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 and generating over 23 billion streams across his entire music catalog. His iconic discography was celebrated earlier this year, when he performed his NPR Tiny Desk concert that included chart-topping hits such as “So Sick,” “Sexy Love,” “Because of You” and “Miss Independent.” Most recently, he celebrated a new chapter in his career, considering he just unveiled his new single “2 Million Secrets” to mark his first release as a fully-independent artist.
Adding to the excitement, famous Korean rapper B.I. will set the stage on fire with his dynamic performances. A multi-talented artist with songwriting, producing, and performing abilities, B.I has created a global sensation with his single “BTBT,” which charted in Spotify’s Viral 50 in 51 regions, reached number one in iTunes in 49 regions. He was the first artist from Asia to participate in the Grammy Academy’s Global Spin performance series and has been highlighted multiple times by TIME magazine for his notable album and song. B.I has demonstrated his immense popularity with his upcoming grand tour of 14 major cities in Europe.
Sharing the 8WONDER stage with these international stars will be some of Vietnam’s most beloved artists, including Chi Pu, HIEUTHUHAI, and the talented Gerdnang band (HurryKng, Negav, Manbo) from the nation’s most popular TV show. With explosive and unexpected collaborations, the 8WONDER Moon Festival promises a vibrant and inspiring musical experience, creating a multi-layered emotional journey for all attendees.
Beyond music and top-notch performances, the 8WONDER Moon Festival 2024 will feature an unprecedented autumn festival spanning three days from September 6-8, 2024. Hosted in Ocean City – the “new destination city” in the east of Hanoi – the festival will take visitors on a global autumn journey, featuring unique experiences from five continents. The Venice zone, with its Italian-inspired architecture, will bring the golden European autumn to Hanoi with an Italian Autumn Food Festival, Beer Land Festival, EDM Orchestra Fest along with fashion shows, street art performances, and the Green Playground experience area. In the Little Hong Kong and K-Town zone, Hanoi’s autumn and Asian autumn festivals will be recreated through the Korean Food Festival, Korean cultural experience booths, Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival, Jinju Lantern Street, the Beer Splash Festival, fireworks shows, and the Kite Festival at the Kingdom of Light Square. VinWonders Water Park and Wave Park will host various sports and entertainment activities such as the Wonder Water War, beach sports, pool parties, and the Ocean Youth Camp.
As announced by the organizers, tickets for the 8WONDER Moon Festival will officially go on sale at 8:00 PM on August 16 on the VinWonders website (VinWonders.com) and mobile app. There are four general admission ticket categories for standing areas around the main stage, where guests can fully immerse themselves in the vibrant performances. Ticket prices range from VND 900,000 for GA5-GA6 areas, VND 1.6 million for GA3-GA4 areas, and VND 2 million for GA1-GA2 areas per person. VIP B-C seating is priced at VND 6 million per ticket, which includes a complimentary drink and an exclusive gift set. The highest tier, VIP A seating, costs VND 8 million per ticket and is located in a completely separate central grandstand. SVIP ticket holders will enjoy exclusive privileges: a soft drink, an exclusive 8WONDER gift set, and free admission to VinWonders Wave Park and Water Park on September 7.
The 8WONDER Moon Festival 2024, set to take place on the night of September 7, 2024, in Ocean City (Hanoi), will feature spectacular performances by the world’s top music superstars and numerous talented V-Pop artists. It promises to be the largest and most impressive mega music event of the year for Hanoi residents and tourists alike. Following the remarkable success of the 8WONDER Summer in Nha Trang and 8WONDER Winter in Phu Quoc in 2023, this event will further solidify 8WONDER’s position as a world-class mega music festival on the global entertainment map – organized by VinWonders, a brand under Vingroup.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 August 2024 – The Future Science Prize committee announces the winners of 2024 on August 16th. Prof. Hongkui Deng receives the Future Science Prize in life sciences for his pioneering work on using small molecules to change cell fate and state, in particular to reprogram somatic cells into pluripotent stem cells. Prof. Tao Zhang and Prof. Yadong Li receive the Future Science Prize in physical sciences for their seminal contributions to the development and application of Single-Atom Catalysis. Prof. Binyong Sun receives the Future Science Prize in mathematics and computer science, for his remarkable contributions to the representation theory of Lie groups.
2024 Future Science Prize – Life Science Prize
Hongkui Deng Peking University Changping Laboratory
Citation: For his pioneering work on using small molecules to change cell fate and state, in particular to reprogram somatic cells into pluripotent stem cells.
Hongkui Deng has made seminal contributions in cell fate reprogramming. In 2006, Shinya Yamanaka and colleagues discovered that forced expression of transcriptional factors can convert fibroblasts into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). The ability to produce and engineer patient-derived iPSCs marked a new era of regenerative medicine. Still, the application of transcriptional factor-based reprogramming is limited due to potential random transgene integrations, and expression of oncogenes.
Hongkui Deng pioneered an approach of using small molecules to convert fibroblasts into iPSCs (termed CiPSCs, for chemically induced pluripotent stem cells). He showed that CiPSCs are germline-competent and can be used to successfully produce mice (2013), and revealed the underlying molecular pathways leading to CiPSC generation (2015, 2018). Deng also succeeded in generating human CiPSCs and demonstrated that human CiPSC-derived islets can ameliorate diabetes in non-human primates, showcasing the great clinical potential of hCiPSCs (2022a, 2022b, 2023) .
Deng’s seminal and transformative work has opened a new route for cellular reprogramming, with broad and long-term impact on stem cell research and regenerative medicine.
Hongkui Deng, born in 1963 in Beijing, China. PhD: 1995 from University of California, Los Angeles. Current position: Boya Chair Professor of Peking University and Leading Scientist of Changping Laboratory, China.
References: Hou et al. (2013) Science 341:651 Zhao et al. (2015) Cell 163:1678 Zhao et al. (2018) Cell Stem Cell 23:31 Guan et al. (2022a) Nature 605:325 Liuyang et al (2023) Cell Stem Cell 30:450 Du et al. (2022) Nature Medicine 28:272
Tao Zhang Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Yadong Li Tsinghua University
Citation: For their seminal contributions to the development and application of Single-Atom Catalysis.
Catalysis plays a pivotal role in the chemical industry, which is foundational to modern society. Developing efficient catalysts that exhibit desirable activity and are readily accessible remains a crucial endeavor in chemical science and engineering. Metal-based solid catalysts are extensively used across industrial processes, typically in the form of nanoparticles. Motivated by maximizing the utilization efficiency of metal atoms while achieving solid catalysts with well-defined active sites and uniform catalytic modes, researchers have intermittently explored the concept of dispersing metals as individual atoms for catalysis since the 1960s. However, primarily due to the absence of a general, versatile, and robust preparation method and rigorous characterization techniques, this research into solid catalysts comprising individual metal atoms did not yield significant breakthroughs for decades.
In 2011, Tao Zhang, Jun Li and Jingyue Liu reported the synthesis, characterization, and catalytic properties of a single-atom Pt catalyst embedded in an FeOx substrate. This breakthrough established practical methods for the effective synthesis and rigorous characterizations of a solid catalyst with isolated single Pt atoms as the active centers and demonstrated that such catalysts exhibit superior activity and selectivity for CO oxidation. Zhang and his team coined the term “Single-Atom Catalysis (SAC)” and subsequently extended SAC to a variety of metals, supports, and reactions. Zhang’s groundbreaking work has since marked a crucial milestone, catalyzing a surge in research efforts aimed at developing SAC for a diverse array of chemical reactions.
Yadong Li and co-workers systematically advanced the deterministic and controlled synthesis of single-atom catalysts with structurally-defined morphology and coordination environment of the metal center. These methods enable the large-scale production of single-atom catalysts with high metal loading and uniform structural features, moving Single-Atom Catalysis one step closer to industrial production. The methods by Li are widely adapted all over the world for the development of single-atom catalysts with desirable activity and selectivity, significantly broadening the scope and bolstering the impact of SAC in chemical transformation, energy conversion, environmental protection, and materials discovery.
Zhang and Li’s seminal contributions to SAC have paved the way for understanding the nature of active sites in supported metal catalysts and controlling the structure of solid catalysts with atomic precision. Their pioneering work has brought SAC to the forefront of heterogeneous catalysis and technology. Furthermore, their innovations have enabled environment-friendly and energy-efficient production of commodity chemicals, such as chloroethylene, acetic acid, and propanol. These advancements highlight how SAC contributes to fostering a sustainable society.
2024 Future Science Prize – Mathematics and Computer Science Prize
Binyong Sun Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics, Zhejiang University
Citation: For his remarkable contributions to the representation theory of Lie groups.
Binyong Sun has made significant contributions to the representation theory of Lie groups, focusing particularly on the multiplicity one theorems for classical groups, the theory of theta correspondence, and the non-vanishing hypothesis in Rankin-Selberg convolutions.
The representation theory of Lie groups is foundational in modern mathematics. It originated from physics and is pivotal in the Langlands program, which has advanced numerous areas of number theory, including the proof of Fermat’s last theorem.
Sun’s first achievement lies in establishing the multiplicity one property for representations of classical Lie groups. Initially tackled by E. Cartan and H. Weyl in the compact case, Sun and his collaborator Chengbo Zhu extended this to the non-compact case. Their innovative approach solved this longstanding conjecture, laying the groundwork for relative representation theory and contributing to fundamental conjectures by Gan-Gross-Prasad.
His second major contribution is the theory of theta correspondences, a crucial method for studying automorphic forms across different groups. Sun and Zhu notably provided rigorous proof of Kudla and Rallis’s conjecture regarding the non-vanishing of theta lifts in certain towers, significantly advancing the field.
Sun’s third major achievement is the proof of the non-vanishing of period integrals for cohomological test vectors in Rankin-Selberg convolutions. This result, originally proposed by Kazhdan and Mazur in the 1970s, confirms their explicit computation and resolves a long-standing question in archimedean integrals.
Binyong Sun, born in 1976 in Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, China and earned his Ph.D. from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2004. He worked for many years at the Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and is currently a professor at the Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics, Zhejiang University.
The Future Science Prize is a privately-funded science award initiated by a group of scientists and entrepreneurs. The Future Science Prize aims to celebrate the accomplishments of scientists who have made extraordinary scientific contributions. The laureates will be awarded for achievements that:
1. have made significant global impacts; 2. be original with long-term importance, or have passed the test of time; and 3. be completed mainly in the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, or Taiwan. There is no restriction on the nationalities of laureates.
There are three major categories at present, namely the “Life Science Prize”, the “Physical Science Prize”, and the “Mathematics and Computer Science Prize”, with each award of 1 million US dollars respectively.
The Future Science Prize has been awarded to 39 laureates since 2016. All laureates are highly accomplished, widely recognized scientists whose research has made extraordinary impacts in life sciences, physical sciences, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science.
The 2024 Future Science Prize Week and the Award Ceremony will be held in Hong Kong from 30 October to 3 November. (End)
Arial view of Attapeu province partially submerged due to Dam collapse in 2018. ( Photo : Allan Liu, Hope Vision )
BY Najma Sambul/ABC News – Southeast Asia is one of the most disaster-prone areas in the world, but a new study shows people living there feel more prepared than most in the face of disaster.
Roughly two-thirds of people surveyed from the region believe they could protect themselves and their families from a future disaster like a tsunami or earthquake, the World Risk Poll found.
The global study of people’s perceptions and experiences of risk and safety was conducted in 2023 by global analytics firm Gallup and commissioned by the global safety charity Lloyd’s Register Foundation.
It surveyed 1,000 respondents above the age of 15 across 142 countries.
In response to survey questions, people from South-East Asia scored highly in preparedness, household planning and feelings of agency when it came to disasters.
People in North America, which is significantly less disaster-prone, had similar results to South-East Asia for rates of household disaster plans (60 percent) and individual feelings of agency (67 percent), according to the research.
“Broadly speaking, the wealthier the country, the higher it scores on the World Risk Poll Resilience Index,” said Gallup research consultant Benedict Vigers, who worked on the survey.
But Southeast Asia bucked the trend, he said.
The World Risk Poll Resilience Index measured resilience in four categories: individual, household, community and societal.
“South-East Asia shows the world that resilience and preparedness can grow even outside high-income countries,” Vigers said.
“The three countries that rank highest for household planning are all in Southeast Asia — Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia — and are all lower-middle income countries.”
Indonesia and the Philippines are home to many active volcanoes and are part of the so-called Pacific ring of fire, making them highly vulnerable to earthquakes and tsunamis as well as annual tropical storms.
Isabelle Baguisi, from Plan Philippine’s flood resilience project, said people in her country felt they needed to be positive because of the recurrence of monsoons and typhoons.
“Culturally Filipinos have a positive outlook but having positive outlook doesn’t always translate to positive coping mechanisms,” she said.
Research from the World Risk Poll showed 74 percent of adults in Southeast Asia said they had received at least one early warning before a disaster, including from social media and local government — placing them above the global average of 70 percent.
However, director of the resilience studies program at Northeastern University in the United States, Daniel Aldrich, said while some people may feel they are prepared for natural disasters it did not always translate in an objective sense.
“Preparedness is not the necessarily what you think you have […] there’s a big difference between imagined preparedness, reported preparedness and actual preparedness,” Aldrich said.
He pointed to objective measures like early warning systems, technology, strong infrastructure, and financial support being accessible to people in Southeast Asia to bolster disaster preparedness.
Baguisi agreed and said like others she was currently in the process of developing a flood preparedness plan in her household but poor early warning systems in the country were still a barrier.
“During Tyhoon Gaemi one of my colleagues couldn’t leave her apartment because of flooding […] it did come as a surprise and she didn’t get any kind of warning or advice that her area would be flooded,” she said.
“In our discussions with community partners like local government it’s clear there needs to be a way to contextualize and synthesize different sources of information people receive from social media, news, and local government, during a disaster or before,” she said.
The World Risk Poll acknowledged financial resilience has slipped in the region compared to 2021, when 30 percent of respondent said they could meet their basic household needs for less than a month if they lost all income.
This rose to 35 percent in 2023.
“Many people in parts of Southeast Asia lack the financial capacity to have a cell phone, or in a nation as a whole have that level of meteorological warning,” Professor Aldrich said.
Nevertheless, he said that after deadly, catastrophic disasters like the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami that devastated coastal areas of the region, some countries in Southeast Asia learned from their mistakes.
“India did install an early warning system after the 2004 tsunami and it’s possible parts of Indonesia have that as well,” he said.
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On 14 August, Laos unveiled a new job search website, developed by the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (MOLSW) with support from the ILO-China Partnership Program. The initiative, first launched in 2023, is part of the “Project to Strengthen Skills Development in Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar through South-South and Tripartite Cooperation,” and aims to tackle ongoing labor market issues.
Laos has faced economic and societal challenges due to a low minimum wage, which has not kept pace with inflation or the depreciating kip. Despite recent wage adjustments, many businesses struggle to meet wage demands, leading to labor shortages and a trend of workers seeking opportunities abroad.
To address these challenges, MOLSW, in collaboration with an enterprise partner, launched the website to improve labor market efficiency. The site, managed by the Department of Employment, provides comprehensive information on job regulations, services, legislation, and freelance opportunities, making it a valuable resource for job seekers.
The new website launch follows a job festival held in Vientiane on 22 March, where 1,800 positions across 56 companies were advertised, highlighting the country’s struggle with workforce retention. The new website is designed to enhance job accessibility, providing tools and resources for users in both central and local areas.
By improving job placement and offering access to opportunities domestically and internationally—particularly in countries like Thailand, South Korea, and Japan—the website is expected to boost employment rates and support economic growth.
Insurer to provide basic fire insurance coverage starting 16 August 2024
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 August 2024 – Etiqa Insurance Singapore, a leading life and general insurer in Singapore, has been appointed as the official fire insurer for the Housing and Development Board’s (HDB) Fire Insurance Scheme. This significant appointment marks a pivotal moment in Etiqa’s commitment to safeguarding owners against financial losses arising from fire incidents in their HDB flat and ensuring their peace of mind.
Affordable Protection
The HDB Fire Insurance Scheme plays a vital role in safeguarding HDB flat owners against the devastating effects of fire incidents. Etiqa’s appointment underscores its dedication to serving the community by providing accessible and reliable fire insurance solutions. With Etiqa at the helm, flat owners can be assured that their homes are protected by a trusted and reputable insurer.
Starting from 16 August 2024, Etiqa will provide basic fire insurance coverage for all sold HDB flats. The insurance premium for a 5-year term, which ranges from $1.11 to $6.68 depending on flat type, ensures that fire insurance is affordable and accessible to HDB flat owners. Existing HDB flat owners with a valid fire insurance policy that expires after 15 August 2024 will not be affected by the change in the appointed fire insurer.
“At Etiqa Insurance Singapore, we understand the importance of home security, especially in the face of unforeseen events like fires,” said Raymond Ong, CEO at Etiqa Insurance Singapore. “As the appointed insurer for the HDB Fire Insurance Scheme, we are committed to delivering affordable and comprehensive fire insurance coverage and ensuring Singaporean homeowners have the peace of mind they deserve. This means financial protection for one’s home in case of fire damage to internal structures and fixtures provided by HDB.”
Extending Home Protection Beyond HDB Fire Insurance
The HDB Fire Insurance Scheme helps to alleviate the financial burden of repair works for flat owners due to fires. The HDB fire insurance will cover the cost of reinstating damaged internal structures, fixtures and fittings provided by HDB and its approved developers, as well as cover the cost of repair works due to fires in adjoining properties and water damage from burst pipes.
For more comprehensive coverage, homeowners can consider additional home content insurance plans separately, because such policies can cover potential losses not included under the HDB Fire Insurance Scheme, such as flat contents, personal possessions, or renovations made to the HDB flats. Acquiring these additional policies can provide homeowners with greater peace of mind, knowing that they are well-protected against a broader range of potential incidents.
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About Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd. (Etiqa Insurance Singapore)
Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd. (EIPL) is a life and general insurance company licensed and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and governed by the Insurance Act 1966. Having protected customers in Singapore since 1961 under the name United General Insurance Co. Sdn. Bhd., the company transitioned into the Singapore branch of Etiqa Insurance Berhad in 2009. Today, EIPL in Singapore stands as the pivotal operating entity of Etiqa Insurance Group, a leading insurance and takaful provider in ASEAN.
EIPL offers a comprehensive range of life and general insurance products accessible through its diverse distribution channels, including bancassurance, agents, brokers, financial advisers, partnerships, direct and online sales via Tiq by Etiqa. Etiqa is rated ‘A’ by credit rating agency Fitch for the group’s ‘Favourable’ business profile. EIPL is owned by Maybank Ageas Holdings Berhad, a joint venture combining local market expertise with international insurance knowledge, with 69% ownership by Maybank, the fourth largest banking group in Southeast Asia, and 31% by Ageas, an international insurance group operating across 13 countries.
BANGKOK, THAILAND & JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 August 2024 – Coda Payments (“Coda”), a leading expert in commerce solutions for gaming and digital content publishers, and Farlight Games, the creator of the popular battle royale game Farlight 84, have once again teamed up for the launch of AFK Journey with Codapay on August 8.
Farlight Games Store to be powered by Codapay
Codapay is Coda’s battle-tested, seamless API integration that allows publishers to accept over 300 payments worldwide on their own website. This partnership will see the integration of Codapay on the Farlight Games Store in Indonesia and Thailand from 8 August, with the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore to follow in September 2024. This means that gamers will be able to use their favourite local payment methods for purchases of AFK Journey’s Dragon Crystal top-ups and offers like the Esperia Monthly Classic and Premium Gazettes. As part of the launch, gamers will get a 5% bonus Dragon Crystals on all purchases made on the Farlight Games Store.
Building on the success of last year’s Farlight 84 launch on Codashop, featuring collaborations with the most popular payment channels in Brazil and the Philippines, Coda and Farlight Games continue their shared goal of bringing gamers more choice and better value with the integration of Codapay on the Farlight Games Store.
“Farlight Games has been an invaluable partner to Coda. The integration of Codapay on the Farlight Games Store comes at a most exciting time – the launch of the much-anticipated AFK Journey – and we’re thrilled to be a part of this milestone. We look forward to bringing gamers seamless, secure and convenient pay through Codapay as they explore Esperia.”, said Steven Zhou, Managing Director, Global Partnerships – Greater APAC at Coda.
AFK Journey players can conveniently top up their Dragon Crystals on the Farlight Games Store using a variety of trusted payment channels powered by Codapay, including but not limited to:
Indonesia: GoPay, OVO, DANA, Indomaret, Alfamart
Thailand:,True Money Wallet, 7-Eleven
Philippines: GCash, Maya, 7-Eleven
Singapore: GrabPay, Singtel
Malaysia: Touch ‘n Go, U Mobile, MAE, CelcomDigi
By integrating Codapay into the Farlight Games Store, Coda and Farlight Games are empowering gamers with more choices and safer transactions for their AFK Journey purchases. This partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to delivering exceptional gaming experiences.
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About Coda
Founded in 2011, Coda brings over a decade of expertise in delivering monetization solutions that drive revenue growth for our partners. Coda is trusted by over 300 publishers – including industry giants Activision Blizzard, Bigo, Electronic Arts, Riot Games, and Zynga – to grow revenue, profit margins, and customer engagement by connecting them to 10M+ paying customers around the world. Coda offers channel, platform and payment solutions including Custom Commerce, our 100% customizable web store, Codapay, which offers direct payments integration on publishers’ websites, and Codashop, the preferred destination for in-game content purchases for millions of gamers worldwide. Headquartered in Singapore and backed by Smash Capital, Insight Partners, GIC, Apis Partners, and GMO Global Payment Fund, Coda has been nameda Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and the Best Payment Solutions Provider for the Gaming Industry (Global) by Global Brand Magazine.