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TDCX doubles down on gaming through expanded site in Türkiye

Broadened network to provide global coverage for gaming clients


ISTANBUL, TÜRKİYE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2024 – TDCX, an award-winning digital customer experience (CX) solutions provider for technology and blue-chip companies, is deepening its support for clients in the gaming sector with the expansion of its campus in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Quote from Sophie Chelmick, EVP EMEA, TDCX

The country has seen an increase in the number of gaming start-ups over the years[1] with revenue from the industry expected to hit $1.5 billion by 2025[2]. Such factors make the country a hotbed for mobile game developers globally and as such, a favorable market for TDCX. Demand for TDCX’s services at its Türkiye campus has seen the company grow its headcount for a specific global gaming client by 45 per cent in less than two years.

Ms. Sophie Chelmick, Executive Vice President, EMEA, TDCX, said, “We are seeing strong growth in the gaming industry, particularly as the experience becomes more immersive and built around social connections.

“Our further investment into Türkiye reflects the confidence we have in capturing demand for CX services from gaming companies. These services include player and community support and trust and safety. Our ability to deliver exceptional CX outcomes and top-notch player experiences combined with our deep sector expertise and responsiveness to client needs places us in a strong position to help gaming companies build brand loyalty and a strong following. Through our strategic location in Türkiye and ability to provide CX support in languages such as Arabic, English, French, and Turkish, we plan to capture both domestic opportunities and those from Europe, West Asia and Africa.”

Central location facilitates employee engagement with training as an area of focus

TDCX Türkiye new campus is situated within an A+ building, that is centrally located in Mecidiyeköy, a prime area in Istanbul.
TDCX Türkiye new campus is situated within an A+ building, that is centrally located in Mecidiyeköy, a prime area in Istanbul.

As workplaces continue to evolve alongside changes to work arrangements and employee preferences, TDCX’s vision for its Türkiye campus is for it to be a welcoming and productive space that encourages learning, collaboration and bonding.

The campus is centrally located in Mecidiyeköy, a prime area in Istanbul, within an A+ building. Emphasis was placed on creating integrated training facilities for employees to participate in facilitator-led training sessions monthly in addition to the ongoing self-paced learning programs.

Mr. Melih Çevik, Country Director, TDCX said, “Through our interaction with our clients, we identified that hiring remains a challenge for many European companies. In order to deliver great CX, our people must be extremely well-versed in the client’s product or service and proficient in the various customer engagement software and tools. This ensures that player issues are resolved accurately, promptly and satisfactorily.

“This is why we have put significant thought into creating a workplace that encourages productivity and inspires a learning and high-performing mindset. This holistic approach ensures that our team is not only equipped to meet the demands of today but is also prepared to lead in the future. We are excited to welcome everyone to a space where growth and innovation are not just encouraged but celebrated.”

In addition to the strong emphasis on training, TDCX takes a specialized approach to hiring for its gaming clients. It endeavors to recruit talent who are passionate gamers themselves, bringing to life the ‘for gamers, by gamers’ ethos that is deeply rooted in the gaming industry.

This approach has led to significant benefits. For a gaming client, TDCX Türkiye has achieved a customer satisfaction score (CSAT) of 85 per cent, achieving the top end of the industry average CSAT of 75-85 per cent[3].

Hashtag: #CX #Outsourcing #BPO




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About TDCX

Singapore-headquartered TDCX provides transformative digital CX solutions, enabling world-leading and disruptive brands to acquire new customers, to build customer loyalty and to protect their online communities.

TDCX helps clients achieve their customer experience aspirations by harnessing technology, human intelligence, and its global footprint. It serves clients in fintech, gaming, technology, travel and hospitality, digital advertising and social media, streaming and e-commerce. TDCX’s expertise and strong footprint in Asia has made it a trusted partner for clients, particularly high-growth, new economy companies, looking to tap the region’s growth potential.

TDCX’s commitment to delivering positive outcomes for our clients extends to its role as a responsible corporate citizen. Its Corporate Social Responsibility program focuses on positively transforming the lives of its people, its communities, and the environment.

TDCX employs more than 17,800 employees across 30 campuses globally, specifically in Brazil, Colombia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mainland China, Philippines, Türkiye, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye, and Vietnam. For more information, please visit .

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Qianjiangyuan: “China’s Amazon Rainforest” Nurtures Innovative Examples of Ecological Protection


QUZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2024 – Aug. 15 of this year marks China’s second National Ecology Day. Across the country, various forms of ecological conservation education activities have been carried out recently, aiming to enhance the awareness of ecological protection among the entire society.

Primary evergreen broadleaf forest in Qianjiangyuan
Primary evergreen broadleaf forest in Qianjiangyuan

Located in the eastern part of China, Zhejiang Province is home to the renowned Qiantang River, known for its spectacular “world’s largest tidal bore.”

Today, the source of this mighty river, Qianjiangyuan in Kaihua County in west Zhejiang, which is one of the country’s first batch of pilot areas for national parks, has been attracting increasing global attention for its stunning scenery, rich biodiversity, and innovative conservation measures.

The Qianjiangyuan National Park Administration has leveraged digital technology to empower ecological conservation, unveiling a sophisticated intelligent governance system that has achieved remarkable success in the field of ecological protection.

The regions located between 23° and 33° north latitude are covered by predominantly desert or sparse grassland vegetation. However, Qianjiangyuan, which falls into this latitude range, boasts a unique and abundant landscape.

Chinese pangolin, a wild animal under first-class state protection
Chinese pangolin, a wild animal under first-class state protection

It’s characterized by a vast area of globally rare, subtropical low-altitude evergreen broad-leaved forest vegetation. Qianjiangyuan is home to over 2,200 species of higher plants, more than 440 species of large fungi, and over 2,400 animal species, including the black muntjac, which rivals the giant panda in terms of rarity. It is often referred to as the “China’s Amazon rainforest.”

As the administrative region of Qianjiangyuan National Park, Kaihua County in Quzhou City has made numerous innovative practices in addressing the relationship between conservation and development, achieving unified management of collective natural resource assets, and scientifically promoting biodiversity conservation.

The Qianjiangyuan National Park Administration has conducted collective forestland and rural land contracting rights reforms, establishing a scientific, reasonable mechanism for ecological compensation and community co-management.

This has achieved unified regulation of important natural resources within the national park, encouraging villagers to commit to not using pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals in agricultural fields. These efforts have laid a solid foundation for the effective protection of the Qianjiangyuan ecosystem.

Monitoring and managing such a vast forest area, covering approximately 252 square kilometers, may seem like a daunting task. However, in Zhejiang, where digital technology is highly developed, this task has become rather smart and efficient.

The Qianjiangyuan National Park Administration has leveraged digital technology to empower ecological conservation, introducing a smart governance system that encompasses unmanned aerial vehicle disaster prevention and inspection, wildlife recognition, and other perception systems and scenarios.

This system enables long-term and dynamic monitoring of the entire Qianjiangyuan area, important ecosystems, and critical species.

“In the forested areas with complex terrain, one drone patrol is equivalent to the workload of a forest ranger for 10 days,” said Wang Hao, a staff member of the Qianjiangyuan National Park Administration. The unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system can achieve automatic patrol of over 80 percent of the national park area.

In addition to park’s staff and scientific researchers, local residents are also keen on biodiversity conservation. They provide assistance and support to researchers in conducting field investigations, specimen collection, and data recording, and some of them have become “farmer scientists.”

The local government has also established nature education venues such as the Science Museum of Qianjiangyuan National Park and the Kaihua Dark-Sky Park Astronomy Museum, which have become popular destinations for study tours among teenagers.

Thanks to a series of innovative practices aimed at enhancing the diversity, stability, and sustainability of the local ecosystem, the Qianjiangyuan ecological conservation and restoration project has been selected as an excellent case study in China in 2023. Furthermore, the region was recognized as one of the world best protected areas.

In 2024, Kaihua seeks to balance conservation and development, accelerating the development of a pilot zone for biodiversity conservation and sustainable utilization. It aims to become a pioneering base for the practice of the development concept of “Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.”

With constant and innovative efforts, the ecological conservation success story from a county-level region in China will continue to unfold.
Hashtag: #Qianjiangyuan

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PolyU researchers invent intelligent soft robotic clothing for automatic thermal adaptation in extreme heat


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 August 2024 – As global warming intensifies, people increasingly suffer from extreme heat. For those working in a high-temperature environment indoors or outdoors, keeping thermally comfortable becomes particularly crucial. A team led by Dr Dahua SHOU, Limin Endowed Young Scholar in Advanced Textiles Technologies and Associate Professor of the School of Fashion and Textiles of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed first-of-its-kind thermally-insulated and breathable soft robotic clothing that can automatically adapt to changing ambient temperatures, thereby helping to ensure worker safety in hot environments. Their research findings have been published in the international interdisciplinary journal Advanced Science.

A team led by Dr Dahua Shou, Limin Endowed Young Scholar in Advanced Textiles Technologies and Associate Professor of the School of Fashion and Textiles of PolyU has developed first-of-its-kind soft robotic clothing that can automatically adapt to changing ambient temperatures, thereby ensuring working safety in hot environments.
A team led by Dr Dahua Shou, Limin Endowed Young Scholar in Advanced Textiles Technologies and Associate Professor of the School of Fashion and Textiles of PolyU has developed first-of-its-kind soft robotic clothing that can automatically adapt to changing ambient temperatures, thereby ensuring working safety in hot environments.

Maintaining a constant body temperature is one of the most critical requirements for living and working. High-temperature environments elevate energy consumption, leading to increased heat stress, thus exacerbating chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mental health issues and asthma, while also increasing the risk of infectious disease transmission. According to the World Health Organisation, globally, there were approximately 489,000 heat-related deaths annually between 2000 and 2019, with 45% occurring in Asia and 36% in Europe.

Thermal protective clothing is essential to safeguard individuals in extreme high-temperature environments, such as firefighters who need to be present at fires scenes and construction workers who work outdoors for extended periods. However, traditional gear has been limited by statically fixed thermal resistance, which can lead to overheating and discomfort in moderate conditions, while its heat insulation may not offer sufficient protection in extreme fire events and other high-temperature environments. To address this issue, Dr Shou and his team have developed intelligent soft robotic clothing for automatic temperature adaptation and thermal insulation in hot environments, offering superior personal protection and thermal comfort across a range of temperatures.

Their research was inspired by biomimicry in nature, like the adaptive thermal regulation mechanism in pigeons, which is mainly based on structural changes. Pigeons use their feathers to trap a layer of air surrounding their skin to reduce heat loss to the environment. When the temperature drops, they fluff up their feathers to trap a significant amount of still air, thereby increasing thermal resistance and retaining warmth.

The protective clothing developed by the team uses soft robotic textile for dynamic adaptive thermal management. Soft actuators, designed like a human network-patterned exoskeleton and encapsulating a non-toxic, non-flammable, low-boiling-point fluid, were strategically embedded within the clothing. This thermo-stimulated system turns the fluid from a liquid into a gas when the ambient temperature rises, causing expansion of soft actuators and thickening the textile matrix, thereby enhancing the gap of still air and doubling the thermal resistance from 0.23 to 0.48 Km²/W. The protective clothing can also keep the inner surface temperatures at least 10°C cooler than conventional heat-resistant clothing, even when the outer surface reaches 120°C.

This unique soft robotic textile, made by thermoplastic polyurethane, is soft, resilient and durable. Notably, it is far more skin-friendly and conformable than temperature-responsive clothing embedded with shape-memory alloys and is adjustable for a wide range of protective clothing. The soft actuators have exhibited no signs of leakage after undergoing rigorous standard washing tests. The porous, spaced knitting structure of the material can also significantly reduce convective heat transfer while maintaining high moisture breathability. Not relying on thermoelectric chips or circulatory liquid cooling systems for cooling or heat conduction, the light-weighted, soft robotic clothing can effectively regulate temperature itself without any energy consumption.

Dr Shou said, “Wearing heavy firefighting gear can feel extremely stifling. When firefighters exit a fire scene and remove their gear, they are sometimes drained nearly a pound of sweat from their boots. This has motivated me to develop a novel suit capable of adapting to various environmental temperatures while maintaining excellent breathability. Our soft robotic clothing can seamlessly adapt to different seasons and climates, multiple working and living conditions, and transitions between indoor and outdoor environments to help users experience constant thermal comfort under intense heat.”

Looking forward, Dr Shou finds the innovation to have a wide range of potential applications, from activewear, winter jackets, healthcare apparel and outdoor gear, to sustainable textile-based insulation for construction and buildings, contributing to energy-saving efforts. Supported by the Innovation and Technology Commission and the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel, Dr Shou and his team have also extended the thermo-adaptive concept to develop inflatable, breathable jackets and warm clothing. This soft robotic clothing is suitable for low-temperature environments or sudden temperature drops to aid those who are stranded in the wilderness to maintain normal body temperature.
Hashtag: #PolyU

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Sunlight Real Estate Investment Trust (“Sunlight REIT”) Second Interim Results for the 12 Months Ended 30 June 2024


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 August 2024 – Henderson Sunlight Asset Management Limited (the “Manager“) announces the second interim results of Sunlight REIT for the 12 months ended 30 June 2024 (the “Reporting Period“).

Sunlight REIT’s revenue grew 6.0% year on year to HK$830.2 million, mainly attributable to the full-year contribution from West 9 Zone Kids. Property operating expenses increased 14.4% to HK$182.2 million, reflecting lower fiscal concessions as compared with the previous year. Net property income came in at HK$648.0 million, up 3.9%, with a cost-to-income ratio of 21.9%.

Distributable income was down 12.2% year on year to HK$333.9 million. Pursuant to the change of financial year end date of Sunlight REIT from 30 June to 31 December, the Board has resolved to declare a second interim distribution per unit (“DPU“) of HK 9.1 cents. Together with the first interim DPU of HK 9.0 cents, total DPU for the Reporting Period would amount to HK 18.1 cents, representing a payout ratio of 92.6%. The distribution yield was 10.6% based on the closing price of HK$1.71 on the last trading day of the Reporting Period.

The appraised value of Sunlight REIT’s portfolio was HK$18,418.6 million at 30 June 2024. Gross assets and net assets were HK$19,056.6 million and HK$13,495.6 million respectively. Net asset value was HK$7.87 per unit.

Operating Highlights

At 30 June 2024, the overall occupancy rate of Sunlight REIT’s portfolio was 91.6% (30 June 2023: 93.3%), while the corresponding figures of the office and retail portfolios were 91.3% and 92.2% respectively (30 June 2023: 93.1% and 93.5%). For the Reporting Period, the office portfolio recorded a negative rental reversion of 1.6%, while that of the retail portfolio was a positive 1.6%, giving rise to a positive rental reversion of 0.3% for the overall portfolio.

In respect of the operating performance of key office properties, the occupancy rate of Dah Sing Financial Centre at 30 June 2024 stayed largely unchanged at 90.2%, while passing rent was down 5.0% to HK$39.7 per sq. ft.. On the Kowloon side, Righteous Centre performed reasonably well during the Reporting Period with an occupancy rate of 96.7%, while The Harvest was affected by certain non-renewing tenancies in the first half of 2024, resulting in a lower occupancy rate of 87.8%.

Regarding the performance of the retail portfolio, Metro City Phase I Property recorded an occupancy rate of 93.9% at 30 June 2024, while passing rent was HK$ 54.2 per sq. ft.. The occupancy rate of Sheung Shui Centre Shopping Arcade was 90.5%, principally attributable to a prolonged rent void period to identify a replacement kindergarten tenant. Passing rent was HK$104.8 per sq. ft. at 30 June 2024.

Mr. Au Siu Kee, Alexander, Chairman of the Manager, said, “Prospects for commercial leasing in Hong Kong should become more stable based on the global economic environment, despite still being clouded by certain fundamental and structural hurdles. Meanwhile, as the US economy is finally showing signs of cooling off, we are of the view that further risk escalation in respect of interest rates should be limited.”

Remarks: Attached financial highlights of second interim results of Sunlight REIT for the 12 months ended 30 June 2024.

Financial Highlights of Second Interim Results for the 12 months ended 30 June 2024:
(in HK$’ million, unless otherwise specified)

12 months ended
30 June 2024
(unaudited)
Year ended
30 June 2023
(audited)
Change
(%)
Revenue 830.2 783.3 6.0
Net property income 648.0 624.0 3.9
Profit/(loss) after taxation 159.2 (28.4) N/A
Distributable income 333.9 380.3 (12.2)
Distribution per unit (HK cents) 18.1 22.0 (17.7)
Payout ratio (%) 92.6 97.9 N/A
At 30 June 2024
(unaudited)
At 30 June 2023
(audited)
Change
(%)
Portfolio valuation 18,418.6 18,512.2 (0.5)
Net asset value 13,495.6 13,669.2 (1.3)
Net asset value per unit (HK$) 7.87 8.06 (2.4)
Gearing ratio (%) 26.3 26.1 N/A

Disclaimer: The information contained in this press release does not constitute an offer or invitation to sell or the solicitation of an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for units in Sunlight REIT in Hong Kong or any other jurisdiction.

Hashtag: #SunlightREIT #REIT

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About Sunlight REIT

Listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited since 21 December 2006, Sunlight REIT (stock code: 435) is a real estate investment trust authorized by the Securities and Futures Commission and constituted by the trust deed dated 26 May 2006 (as amended and restated) (the “Trust Deed“). It offers investors the opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of 11 office and six retail properties in Hong Kong with a total gross rentable area of approximately 1.3 million sq. ft.. The office properties are located in both core and decentralized business areas, while the retail properties are situated in regional transportation hubs, new towns and urban areas with high population density.

About the Manager

The Manager of Sunlight REIT is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Henderson Land Development Company Limited. Its main responsibility is to manage Sunlight REIT and all of its assets in accordance with the Trust Deed in the sole interest of its unitholders.

Octa’s birthday: 13 years of high-value brokerage services

The proprietary trading platform and educational resources


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 August 2024 – Octa, a globally recognised financial broker, celebrates its 13th birthday while reviewing its most prominent achievements and outlining high-level plans. This summer, we at Octa celebrate our 13th anniversary of providing high-value e-brokerage services worldwide. Throughout this long and successful track record in the financial markets, we have been deliberately researching the needs of traders in all regions of our operation. This focus allows us to stay purposeful and efficient in improving our proprietary trading platform OctaTrader, releasing updates at least twice a month based on the feedback from our clients.

Octa

OctaTrader is a dynamically evolving platform that seamlessly merges four elements—trading, networking and analysis, financial transactions, and promotions—within a single application. The solution’s most recent feature is Space, an analytical, networking, and educational toolkit embedded into the interface as a customisable content feed. Recently released in all regions for all OctaTrader clients, Space is an analytical hub that provides expert trading insights and facilitates time-efficient decision-making.

Octa’s development team continuously improves OctaTrader, incrementally adding new tradable instruments and valuable features. Reflecting Octa’s progress, our solution recently received the ‘Best Mobile Trading Platform 2024’ award from Global Brand Magazine. In total, 13 years of Octa’s history have been marked by more than 90 awards from financial publications worldwide.

Better opportunities for traders
As a client-centred company, we have always prioritised our clients’ trust and confidence, providing complete transparency of trading conditions and complying with regulatory requirements. We at Octa believe that trading creates new avenues of growth for individuals and communities. To keep up with the industry benchmarks, we currently offer a 1:1000 leverage, which is widely used due to its potential to maximise trading opportunities.

We have always considered trading a skill-based activity that rewards deliberate knowledge acquisition. Because of that, we consistently support traders on their journey in the financial markets by promoting financial literacy. To help emerging traders start strong in Forex, we now offer a new onboarding course designed to help them master the basics. This year, we have also released a book called ‘Explore Forex Trading’, which is currently available in bookstores in Nigeria.

Our clients recognise our dedication: in 13 years, we have opened more than 52 million accounts, processed 2.9 billion orders, and paid out 40 million USD worth of bonuses, supporting first-time traders on their way to consistent success.

Social responsibility projects
We at Octa are proud of our results in the charity field. Last year alone, we implemented 18 charity projects in 4 countries, reaching 4228 students, 30 teachers, 35 schools, and 2410 families struck by crises. This year, our charity work included:

  • STATUS 200—a coding bootcamp for underprivileged Malaysian youths in collaboration with Ideas International
  • Three projects were implemented in Nigeria in celebration of Ramadan: training 25 youths in tech skills, providing 300 children with educational supplies, and establishing a new reading corner in Abuja
  • Renovation of the SD NEGERI DEPOK school in Indonesia
  • A special merchandise collection distributed through our Trade and Win program, with each item contributing to providing education and necessities to underprivileged kids.

With its focus on continuous development and iterative research of the most popular traders’ demands, Octa evolves according to the best industry practices. Its proprietary trading platform OctaTrader boasts an ever-expanding list of useful features and tools which allows traders to efficiently validate their decisions and spend less time on research and analysis while receiving quality expert insights tailored to their needs and preferences.
Hashtag: #Octa

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Octa

is an international broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. It offers commission-free access to financial markets and various services used by clients from 180 countries who have opened more than 52 million trading accounts. To help its clients reach their investment goals, Octa offers free educational webinars, articles, and analytical tools.

The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charitable and humanitarian initiatives, including the improvement of educational infrastructure and short-notice relief projects supporting local communities.

In the APAC region, Octa received the ‘Best Trading Platform Malaysia 2024’ and the ‘Most Reliable Broker Asia 2023’ awards from Brands and Business Magazine and International Global Forex Awards, respectively.

Octa’s birthday: 13 years of high-value brokerage services

The proprietary trading platform and educational resources


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 August 2024 – Octa, a globally recognised financial broker, celebrates its 13th birthday while reviewing its most prominent achievements and outlining high-level plans. This summer, we at Octa celebrate our 13th anniversary of providing high-value e-brokerage services worldwide. Throughout this long and successful track record in the financial markets, we have been deliberately researching the needs of traders in all regions of our operation. This focus allows us to stay purposeful and efficient in improving our proprietary trading platform OctaTrader, releasing updates at least twice a month based on the feedback from our clients.

Octa

OctaTrader is a dynamically evolving platform that seamlessly merges four elements—trading, networking and analysis, financial transactions, and promotions—within a single application. The solution’s most recent feature is Space, an analytical, networking, and educational toolkit embedded into the interface as a customisable content feed. Recently released in all regions for all OctaTrader clients, Space is an analytical hub that provides expert trading insights and facilitates time-efficient decision-making.

Octa’s development team continuously improves OctaTrader, incrementally adding new tradable instruments and valuable features. Reflecting Octa’s progress, our solution recently received the ‘Best Mobile Trading Platform 2024’ award from Global Brand Magazine. In total, 13 years of Octa’s history have been marked by more than 90 awards from financial publications worldwide.

Better opportunities for traders
As a client-centred company, we have always prioritised our clients’ trust and confidence, providing complete transparency of trading conditions and complying with regulatory requirements. We at Octa believe that trading creates new avenues of growth for individuals and communities. To keep up with the industry benchmarks, we currently offer a 1:1000 leverage, which is widely used due to its potential to maximise trading opportunities.

We have always considered trading a skill-based activity that rewards deliberate knowledge acquisition. Because of that, we consistently support traders on their journey in the financial markets by promoting financial literacy. To help emerging traders start strong in Forex, we now offer a new onboarding course designed to help them master the basics. This year, we have also released a book called ‘Explore Forex Trading’, which is currently available in bookstores in Nigeria.

Our clients recognise our dedication: in 13 years, we have opened more than 52 million accounts, processed 2.9 billion orders, and paid out 40 million USD worth of bonuses, supporting first-time traders on their way to consistent success.

Social responsibility projects
We at Octa are proud of our results in the charity field. Last year alone, we implemented 18 charity projects in 4 countries, reaching 4228 students, 30 teachers, 35 schools, and 2410 families struck by crises. This year, our charity work included:

  • STATUS 200—a coding bootcamp for underprivileged Malaysian youths in collaboration with Ideas International
  • Three projects were implemented in Nigeria in celebration of Ramadan: training 25 youths in tech skills, providing 300 children with educational supplies, and establishing a new reading corner in Abuja
  • Renovation of the SD NEGERI DEPOK school in Indonesia
  • A special merchandise collection distributed through our Trade and Win program, with each item contributing to providing education and necessities to underprivileged kids.

With its focus on continuous development and iterative research of the most popular traders’ demands, Octa evolves according to the best industry practices. Its proprietary trading platform OctaTrader boasts an ever-expanding list of useful features and tools which allows traders to efficiently validate their decisions and spend less time on research and analysis while receiving quality expert insights tailored to their needs and preferences.
Hashtag: #Octa

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Octa

is an international broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. It offers commission-free access to financial markets and various services used by clients from 180 countries who have opened more than 52 million trading accounts. To help its clients reach their investment goals, Octa offers free educational webinars, articles, and analytical tools.

The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charitable and humanitarian initiatives, including the improvement of educational infrastructure and short-notice relief projects supporting local communities.

In the APAC region, Octa received the ‘Best Trading Platform Malaysia 2024’ and the ‘Most Reliable Broker Asia 2023’ awards from Brands and Business Magazine and International Global Forex Awards, respectively.

Kweichow Zhenjiu Invited to Attend “Colorful Guizhou Style Guizhou Liquor Global Tour”

Real Vintage Baijiu Dazzles While International Sales Channels Expand Actively


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 August 2024 – The first baijiu company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the second Chinese sauce-aroma baijiu stock being publicly listed, ZJLD Group Inc. (“ZJLD” or the “Company”, SEHK stock code: 06979. HK), is pleased to announce that its flagship brand “Kweichow Zhenjiu” was invited to be present at “Colorful Guizhou Style Guizhou Liquor Global Tour“, held on August 12, to recommend three of its vintage Zhenjiu products in the sauce-aroma baijiu tasting session. Among them, Zhenjiu’s “2013 Real Vintage Baijiu Tornado” shone through the interactive session, and guests at the conference were deeply impressed by the sauce-aroma cocktail made with it as the base liquor.

The four core products of Kweichow Zhenjiu including Zhen 8, 2013 Real Vintage Baijiu, Zhen 30, and Zhen 15 were displayed at the event.
The four core products of Kweichow Zhenjiu including Zhen 8, 2013 Real Vintage Baijiu, Zhen 30, and Zhen 15 were displayed at the event.

Hosted by the Guizhou Provincial People’s Government, organized by the Guizhou Provincial Department of Commerce and the Zunyi Municipal People’s Government, and supported by the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Hong Kong and the Hong Kong SAR Legislative Council, the “Colorful Guizhou Style Guizhou Liquor Global Tour” was successfully held on August 12 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. More than 20 Guizhou baijiu brands, including Kweichow Zhenjiu, were invited to participate. In the current fiercely competitive baijiu landscape, Kweichow Zhenjiu, as ZJLD Group’s flagship brand, achieved revenue of roughly RMB 4.58 billion in 2023, representing a year-on-year increase of nearly 20%. As of May 2024, the high-quality base liquor inventory reached 90,000 tons, and the production capacity exceeded 41,000 tons. Zhenjiu’s production capacity ranks among the top three Guizhou sauce-aroma baijiu companies and has formally entered the “MaoXiZhen” era.

Kweichow Zhenjiu showcased its four core products to the guests, including Zhen 8, Zhen 15, Zhen 30, and 2013 Real Vintage Baijiu. The brand ambassador of Kweichow Zhenjiu guided the guests to an in-depth tasting of Zhen 15, Zhen 30, and 2013 Real Vintage Baijiu during the tasting session. The event’s highlight was the interactive experience and bartending performance that featured the 2013 Real Vintage Baijiu Tornado as the base liquor for the signature cocktail, unanimously praised by the guests.

Mr. Ng Paul, the Executive Director and Head of the International Operation of ZJLD Group, stated, “In recent years, as overseas capital and consumer markets have paid more attention to baijiu products, ‘Baijiu Going Overseas’ has become a matter of great concern for the industry. It is believed that under the leadership of the Guizhou Provincial People’s Government’s ‘Guizhou Liquor Global Tour’ campaign, Guizhou sauce-aroma baijiu will gradually move towards internationalization. As the first baijiu company to be successfully listed outside China in the past eight years, ZJLD Group has been actively working to expand its international sales channels. In the future, we will continue to invest in our brand, production capacity, distribution channels and talent development to adapt to market changes and win the reputation of consumers at home and abroad.”

ZJLD Group was officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on April 27, 2023, and is known as “the first baijiu company listed in Hong Kong and outside China and the second sauce-aroma baijiu stock being publicly listed.” The Group’s Kweichow Zhenjiu has been on sale in major online and offline retail stores in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia since October 2023. At the beginning of the year, Kweichow Zhenjiu also entered more than 200 sales channels authorized by domestic and foreign customs under the China Duty Free Group, further expanding its international sales channels.

Hashtag: #ZJLD

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About ZJLD Group Inc.

Zhen Jiu was established in 1975 in Zunyi, Guizhou, China’s primary production area of sauce-aroma baijiu. In 1988, it was honored with the National Quality Award at the 5th National Wine Appreciation Conference. It is one of the “Three Representative Sauce Flavor Brands in Guizhou”, along with Moutai and Xijiu. In the same year, it was announced by the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Communication Department of the Ministry of Economy and Trade, and the Great Hall of the People Management Bureau to become one of the two sauce-aroma baijiu served at state banquets.

ZJLD Group Inc. is a leading baijiu group in China that is devoted to offering baijiu products, including sauce-aroma, mixed-aroma, and strong-aroma, with sauce-aroma being its core. In terms of revenue in 2023, the Company was the third-largest private baijiu company in China, according to Frost & Sullivan statistics. The Company operates four baijiu brands in China, including Zhen Jiu and Li Du, and two leading regional names, Xiangjiao and Kaikouxiao. ZJLD prides itself on inheriting the time-honored baijiu-brewing techniques and reinvigorating them to develop iconic products. It strives to create a wide variety of aromatic and mellow baijiu products to meet the diverse preferences of consumers, seize broader market opportunities, and promote traditional Chinese baijiu culture.

Citi Launched 12th Edition of Citigold Private Client Young Successor Program

Empowering Young Successors with a Wealth of Knowledge and Possibilities


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 August 2024 – Citi recently held the 12th edition of the Citigold Private Client Young Successor Program in Singapore which saw a cohort of 37 young adults aged 18-25 invited by Citi Hong Kong, Citi Singapore, and Citi International Personal Bank Singapore.

The participants from 11 markets around the globe embarked on an action-packed 3.5-day journey encompassing knowledge of wealth management, sustainable environmental conservation and innovative fintech development, through insightful industry visits and dynamic interactions with Citi’s professionals and its partners.

Since its inauguration in 2013, the Young Successor Program has equipped hundreds of future successors from all over the world with industry know-how and practical knowledge about wealth and financial management as well as entrepreneurship, as they become increasingly involved in the handling of their family’s wealth and succession planning.

At Citi, it has always been our commitment and mission to bring together the full power of One-Citi to better serve our Citigold Private Client customers with financial solutions tailored to meet their unique needs, including legacy preservation to protect their life’s achievements, and to ease the transition to future generations.

Citi has developed the Young Successor Program in partnership with a number of enterprises and organizations specially curated to provide insights relevant to this audience.

During the 3.5-day program in Singapore this year, our young successors from different markets have had an introduction to asset management with Capital Group, sharpened their practical soft skills by building a strong personal profile with LinkedIn, immersed themselves in the latest technology and virtual reality experiences at the Mastercard Experience Center, as well as gaining insights on sustainable operations at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve.

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