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Tradewind Finance Announces USD 1.45 Million Export Factoring Facility for Printing Trader in Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 18 July 2023 – Tradewind Finance has arranged a USD 1.45 million export factoring facility for a printer in Hong Kong, a major global printing and publication center. The company sources products from mainland China and the trade facility will be used to support its exports to the UK.

Established a few years ago, the trader has earned a solid reputation in the industry and has developed relationships with various qualified buyers. However, in the printing sector, the accounts receivable turnover ratio has always been an obstacle to expanding businesses. According to industrial data from AllinPrint, at the end of 2021, the average collection period of accounts receivable for enterprises above the designated size in the printing industry reached 52.92 days, which is longer than the standard period of 49.5 days in China. Consequently, funds are frequently held in unsettled invoices.

Looking to improve their financial position so they could grow their business, the trader contacted Tradewind because of its 23-year track record in cross-border trade finance solutions. Tradewind’s timely export factoring solution, including USD 1.45 million in funding, helped the company release cash flow tied in its receivables, enabling it to maintain smooth operations as well as its position as a leading provider in the industry.

“We are confident that our tailor-made services will meet the client’s needs, and we look forward to a long and successful partnership. With our expert support, the printing trader is set to overcome cash flow challenges and continue to thrive in its industry,” said Dickson Au, Regional CEO – Far East, at Tradewind Hong Kong.
Hashtag: #tradewindfinance #tradefinance #exportfactoring

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Tradewind Finance

Founded in 2000, maintains a network of offices all over the world, including Bangladesh, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Hong Kong SAR, Hungary, India, Pakistan, Peru, Turkey, UAE, and the USA as well as the headquarters in Germany. Combining financing, credit protection, and collections into a single suite of trade finance products, Tradewind brings streamlined, flexible, and best-in-class services to the world’s exporters and importers.

Spending Kip to Make Dong: Why Laos Should Step Up Efforts to Attract More Vietnamese Tourists

Laos must do more to attract Vietnamese tourists (photo: Freepik)
Laos must do more to attract Vietnamese tourists.

As lackluster economic growth causes millions in China to stay home, Laos should do more to attract Vietnamese travelers for its post-pandemic tourism revival.

Marketplacer Extension Now Available On Adobe Commerce Marketplace

Marketplacer Honored to Be Certified a Gold Partner in New Adobe Technology Partner Program

Denver, Colorado – News Direct – 18 July 2023 – Marketplacer, a global platform that enables brands, retailers, suppliers, and innovators to build and rapidly grow revenue using third-party products, today announced the availability of the new Marketplacer Extension in the Adobe Commerce Marketplace. The company also announced today that it achieved Gold Partner status in Adobe’s new Adobe Technology Partner Program.

Marketplacer Adobe Commerce Extension

The new Marketplacer Extension for Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source is now available as a free download in the Adobe Commerce Marketplace.

The new extension further expands the existing Adobe and Marketplacer relationship by allowing Adobe partners to customize this connector to deliver accelerated marketplace deployment for customers. This new extension connects an Adobe Commerce instance with Marketplacer to streamline integration and provide a low-friction approach to extend revenue growth.

Merchants using Adobe Commerce and Marketplacer’s extension can now create composite product catalogs combining marketplace products with their own assortment to improve the range of their catalog with low investment. The extension enables merchants to establish seller profiles and brands critical to facilitating a wide range of third-party product selling models. These integrated catalogs allow third-party products to be seamlessly used with advanced Adobe Commerce merchandising and data sharing services such as Live Search for product recommendations.

The Marketplacer Extension supports:

  • Marketplace order management, enabling split orders to be fulfilled by different sellers;
  • Order harmonization within the Marketplacer seller network, which ensures that the customer experience mirrors the standards that Adobe Commerce merchants look to deliver as brand differentiation; and,
  • A flexible financial record-keeping system that helps merchants settle transactions with confidence, whether viewing a single transaction or several years’ worth of forward and reverse transactions.

In addition, for merchants with complex technology ecosystems, the Marketplacer Extension can be combined with Marketplacer’s event-driven architecture to ensure that all systems are refreshed with the latest information.

Adobe Exchange Partner Program – Gold Status

Marketplacer is excited to reach the Gold Partner status in Adobe’s new Technology Partner Program, which was announced at Adobe Summit 2023. This designation reaffirms the tremendous business impact that the collaboration between Adobe and Marketplacer brings to merchants within the Adobe community, and allows them to drive increased revenue with marketplaces and drop-ship strategies.

“We’re excited to partner with Adobe as part of the new Adobe Technology Partner Program,” said John Mullins, Chief Alliance Officer, Marketplacer. “We continue to invest to combine the scale and efficiency of both organizations to achieve great end-customer outcomes while accelerating the growing momentum of marketplace operators and sellers moving forward.”

“Adobe’s industry leadership across Customer Experience is based on our pipeline of technology innovation and a vibrant ecosystem of partners who, like Marketplacer, add additional capabilities to our product portfolio,” said Stephen Moulton, Manager of the Adobe Technology Partner Program.

Click here for more information about the Marketplacer and Adobe Commerce collaboration.

Hashtag: #Markerplacer

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About Marketplacer

is a global technology Software as a Service (SaaS) platform equipped with all the tools and functionality needed to build successful and scalable online marketplaces at speed. Marketplacer has helped develop and deploy over 100 Marketplaces connecting over 13,000 businesses worldwide. The Marketplacer platform exists to make growth simple, from implementing marketplace strategies such as shipment from drop-ship sellers, adding new categories or third-party range extension to consolidating markets, and rolling out modern revenue models that allow businesses to grow faster and beyond the constraints of capital inventory. Visit for more information.

Swiss-Belhotel International and CTG Hotel, China’s Largest Tourism Enterprise Sign an Alliance

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 18 July 2023 – Swiss-Belhotel International, the rapidly expanding global hotel management group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with CTG Hotel, part of the largest tourism enterprise in China – China Travel Group. The partnership is set to significantly boost the Swiss-Belhotel International’s portfolio.

Making the announcement Mr. Gavin M. Faull, Chairman and President of Swiss-Belhotel International, said, “The MOU with CTG Hotel will serve as a gateway for rapid growth for us in China and other international markets. The strength of the robust Swiss-Belhotel International brand, owned and nurtured by our International Group for over two decades, coupled with CTG Hotel’s vast resources and sterling reputation, will act as a catalyst for continued expansion.”

CTG Hotel, with its impressive portfolio of over 200 owned or managed properties, and parent company China Travel Group, wielding assets to the tune of RMB120.4 billion (US$16.9 billion) and providing services for over 60 million tourists annually, creates a formidable platform for Swiss-Belhotel International to amplify its presence globally.

Mr. Faull revealed, “CTG, attracted by the strength and credibility of the Swiss-Belhotel International brand, has been engaged in talks with us for nearly two years. We foresee this partnership to evolve and strengthen in the coming years, propelled by the ongoing resurgence of the travel industry.”

The strategic collaboration, imbued with a profound international perspective, aims to foster mutual trust and benefits between the two companies, exploring dual branding business cooperation and diversified business development both in China market and international markets.

Leveraging on CTG’s well-established track record of successful collaborations with other leading international hotel groups such as IHG, Marriott, Hilton, and Wyndham, this alliance represents a pivotal opportunity for Swiss-Belhotel International to accelerate its global expansion. The partnership will also furnish Swiss-Belhotel International with deep insights into the burgeoning Chinese market and potential collaborative opportunities with other China Travel Group entities, including China Travel Service.

Established in Hong Kong in 1987, Swiss-Belhotel International has grown to manage 125 hotels and projects under 16 brands across 19 countries, with regional management hubs. Currently, it manages 15,000 rooms, with an additional 20,000 in the pipeline.
Hashtag: #SwissBelhotel #SwissBelhotelinternational #CTGhotel #hospitality




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Swiss-Belhotel International

Swiss-Belhotel International is currently in 19 countries, managing a portfolio of more than 125* hotels, resorts, and projects.

JTC adopts WhatsApp “catbot” to guide visitors around Seletar Aerospace Park

Void Deck Cat, a chatbot built by local startup Hidden Singapore, brings players on a free immersive trail around the scenic estate

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 July 2023 – Come down to Seletar Aerospace Park from 22 July onwards and you will be greeted by Void Deck Cat, an enigmatic cat who communicates with humans over WhatsApp. The “catbot”, built by local startup Hidden Singapore, will bring you and your companions on an immersive trail around the scenic estate where you will solve puzzles as a team, uncover hidden gems, learn secret histories, and redeem surprise gifts from local F&B businesses along the way.

Teams in action playing the Seletar Aerospace Park Trail
Teams in action playing the Seletar Aerospace Park Trail

The Seletar Aerospace Park Game is a partnership between JTC, the owners of Seletar Aerospace Park, young local startup Hidden Singapore, in collaboration with businesses located within the sprawling estate. The game can be played between 9am and 7pm every day, and is estimated to take between 1 to 2 hours with scheduled breaks in between. You can sign up in person by scanning a QR code on one of the cat standees around Seletar Aerospace Park, or online at www.hidden.sg/seletar/signup.

A soft launch of the trail on 24 June attracted over 160 teams from all over Singapore. Participant Laura Lau, 27, said: “We had a lot of fun exploring the area, solving clues, and left the park knowing so much more about Seletar Aerospace Park! We will definitely come back to the area again.” Regina, a university student who also took part, said: “I signed up with my family members, and I’m glad that I did because this was a pretty fun and memorable outing with them.”

“JTC is excited to collaborate with local startups like Hidden Singapore to leverage technology and adopt this innovative approach to engage with the community. With the launch of the “Catbot”, we hope to attract friends and families to explore the hidden gems within our estate and enhance community awareness on the range of offerings within Seletar Aerospace Park – from history to nature and dining options,” said Ms Eai-Sy Yap, Director of New Estates Business Development and Marketing Division, JTC.

Void Deck Cat is the brainchild of Lim Yee Hung, 37, co-founder of Hidden Singapore. “Not many people know this, but Void Deck Cat is real: I see her every night in my HDB void deck, and she talks to me through her eyes. All I’ve done is translate it for WhatsApp.”

Hashtag: #hiddensingapore #jtc #startups #chatbots #whatsapp #technology #ai


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Hidden Singapore

Hidden Singapore was founded in 2021 by two ex-classmates, with the mission of making Singapore a happier place by telling its hidden stories. Their “catbot”, Void Deck Cat, turns ordinary places in Singapore into immersive multiplayer games that allow people to build genuine connections with each other and with the place itself.

Void Deck Cat’s previous achievements include guiding over 4,000 players in one day during the launch of the Thomson-East Coast Line TEL3 launch, in partnership with the Land Transport Authority.

OPPO Technologies Empower Global Fans to Immerse Themselves in the Excitement of Sports

LONDON, UK – Media OutReach – 17 July 2023 – It’s only July and sports fans around the world can already count themselves lucky after enjoying an incredible start to the summer sports season. From the finale of the UEFA Champions League to the instant the last shot hit the grass inside Wimbledon’s Centre Court, every exciting moment has been full of inspiration powered by the strength, optimism, and greatness of the people who made them possible.

As a company that constantly focused on finding the ‘Inspiration Ahead’, OPPO has been closely involved with the world of sport for almost a decade. Starting from its first sporting partnership in 2015, the company has gone on to support the top tiers of tennis through its partnerships with Roland-Garros and Wimbledon, as well as its partnership with the UEFA Champions League. Through these tie-ins with prestige international sporting events, OPPO continues to empower global audiences to further immerse themselves in the excitement and inspiration of sports using its technology and innovation.

With its ‘Inspiration Ahead’ proposition, OPPO champions a belief in overcoming challenges and adversity with determination and positivity — two traits which lie at the heart of every athlete’s ambitions. Through this belief, OPPO hopes to bring more passion and inspiration to sports with its world-leading smart devices and technologies while empowering global fans to better capture, enjoy, and share moments from their favourite sports.

Unparalleled experiences for tennis fans powered by OPPO imaging technologies

This year marks the fifth consecutive year of OPPO’s partnerships with Wimbledon and Roland-Garros — partnerships that have brought to life the powerful connection between technology and tennis.

Throughout the partnerships, OPPO has continued to use its professional imaging technologies to capture inspiring moments from the tournaments and bring them to tennis fans worldwide. In 2021, to celebrate its third year as a premium partner of Roland-Garros, OPPO launched the ‘Play with Heart’ campaign to encourage fans to share their passion for tennis on social media. As part of the campaign, OPPO created the ‘Wall of Heart’, a series of refurbished tennis walls in Paris and London designed to inspire fans to take up tennis.

During Roland-Garros 2022, OPPO made creative use of the low-light photography capabilities of the flagship OPPO Find X5 Pro to capture light paintings showing support for players shared by fans around the world, helping to connect fans with the inspiration on the clay court.

In partnership with The Championships, Wimbledon, OPPO also created a set of activations worldwide to empower fans to better experience and share special moments throughout the tournament. Together with Getty Images, OPPO launched the ‘Courting the Colour’ campaign during Wimbledon 2021 to restore the colour of old iconic photographs from the competition and retell the stories behind them, bringing the most beautiful and poignant moments of the tournament to life in a way never seen before.

Beyond that, OPPO has also partnered with The All England Lawn Tennis Club for the OPPO Breakthrough Inspiration Award since 2019, recognizing young players who have made breakthroughs at Wimbledon and further encouraging them to reach new heights in their careers.

Immerse yourself in the excitement of Wimbledon 2023 with OPPO

OPPO’s commitment to giving fans unparalleled access to their favourite sporting events continued at this year’s Wimbledon. To celebrate its fifth consecutive year as the Official Smartphone Partner of the event, OPPO once again brought its flagship smartphones to Centre Court to capture inspirational moments and share them to tennis fans around the world.

At this year’s event, the flagship OPPO Find N2 Flip served up an ace by helping fans create and share stories with other tennis fans around the world. Using the Find N2 Flip’s FlexForm Mode, fans could capture the action on Centre Court in stunningly clear 4K by holding the Find N2 Flip like an old-school camcorder for more stable shooting and easy panning. With the support of the phone’s large vertical cover screen, fans could also record themselves and their friends in the mid-rally excitement using cover screen image previews and handsfree gestures to take ultra-clear selfies with minimal effort.

With so much action to capture at Wimbledon, OPPO Find N2 Flip users also benefitted from the phone’s massive 4,300mAh battery and 44W SUPERVOOC flash charge, the latter of which can charge the phone from nearly empty to 50% in just 23 minutes. With the Find N2 Flip as their trusted companion, the non-stop excitement of Wimbledon 2023 became more than just a memory, but a collection of unforgettable moments to be shared with friends and family for years to come.

By capturing the energy of the game and enhancing fan access through ground-breaking technology, OPPO is inspiring and engaging consumers through sports and bringing unique experiences to fans across the globe.

Looking forward, OPPO will continue to evolve its mobile photography to create the best possible smartphone experiences that empower fans to better immerse themselves in the excitement of world-class sports events.

Hashtag: #OPPO

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About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone – “Smiley Face” – in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find X and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO has footprints in more than 60 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.

About Wimbledon

The Championships, Wimbledon, is the oldest of the four tennis Grand Slams and the only one played on grass. Managed by The All England Lawn Tennis Club and staged on the Club’s Grounds, Wimbledon has evolved from its origins as a private members’ croquet club in 1868, to one of the world’s biggest annual sporting events and one of the most well-respected brands in sport. Visit and follow us @wimbledon on all major social media platforms.

Klaytnovators Hackathon: The first Vietnam-edition coding contest to unleash creativity

With a prize pool of up to 300,000,000 VND, Klaytnovators Hackathon offers an opportunity for talented young individuals passionate about technology to break through with their unique and innovative blockchain ideas. Klaytn’s first Hackathon in Vietnam promises to be one of the most anticipated competitions in 2023.

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 17 July 2023 – On July 3, 2023, the Klaytnovators Hackathon, a leading Blockchain application development competition, officially kicked off with the participation of talented developers willing to elevate Blockchain technology to new heights. This is an excellent opportunity to explore and create groundbreaking decentralized applications in the Web3 Gaming & Metaverse field, as well as handling Real-World Assets.

All about Klaytnovators Hackathon

Overview

Klaynovators Hackathon is the first competition of Klaytn Foundation specialized in Vietnam, focusing on building skills and knowledge about Blockchain technology as well as Web3. This is a great opportunity for young people passionate about web3 technology across the country to access the fundamentals and advanced applications of this technology.

The contest will provide young people with basic knowledge of popular programming languages in Web3 such as Solidity, JavaScript and other important concepts such as smart contracts, decentralized applications. decentralized applications, non-fungible tokens (NFT), decentralized finance, etc.

  • Three topics to choose: Web3 Gaming; Metaverse; Real-World Assets (RWAs).
  • Reference ideas: Traditional games integrated with blockchain, Tools integrated to web3 games, Metaverse games, Applications built on metaverse, Social applications (social-fi), DeFi, NFT.
  • How to participate in the exam: Online (Worldwide).

Participation Eligibility
Students, Web2/Web3 programmers, or anyone interested and passionate about programming and blockchain application ideas.

Reason to join Klaytnovators
The goal of the Klaytnovators Hackathon is to promote creativity and entrepreneurship in the Blockchain industry while providing favorable conditions for developers to learn, experiment, and deploy potential Blockchain applications. The competition is not only a platform for participants to showcase their talent and creativity but also an opportunity to connect and learn from top experts in the field.

With a fully online schedule, participating teams can form, join the Hackerhouse, and submit their entries easily. The total prize pool worth up to 300,000,000 VND will serve as an excellent motivation for developers to demonstrate their abilities and receive support from the Klaytn advisory team.

Competition Guidelines

Teams or individuals visit the website https://vn.klaytn.foundation/hackathon and choose to register now.

For individual registration

After the end of the registration period, you will have 3 days (July 24 – July 26, 2023) to “FORM TEAM BY OUR OWN”. After this time, we will proceed to assist you with teaming.

For team registration

Each team will consist of 3-5 members. After forming a team, participants will have 3-6 weeks to propose their ideas. Based on the proposals, the Judging Panel will conduct evaluation meetings and select up to 10 products for the Final Round. The Organizing Committee will announce the list of teams advancing to the Final Round on August 23, 2023.

Note

  • A recommended team should have the following positions: Back-end developers, Front-end developers, UI/UX designer, Project/business manager.
  • An individual can only participate in 1 team only.
  • The deadline to register for the Hackathon is 23:59 P.M. July 23, 2023.
  • Copying or cheating will result in immediate disqualification from the contest.
  • Participating projects must be projects that have not yet appeared on the market.
  • Klaytn Vietnam’s decision is final. Product copyright belongs to the competing teams.

Timeline

  • Registration opens: July 3, 2023 – July 24, 2023
  • Team formation (for individual participants): July 24, 2023 – July 28, 2023
  • Idea submission: July 28, 2023 – August 16, 2023
  • Hackerhouse: August 3, 2023
  • Final Round: August 28, 2023
  • Offline award ceremony: August 31, 2023

Prizes Distribution

The total prize pool is up to 300,000,000 VND, including cash rewards, certificates, sponsorships, and many other attractive prizes. The details of the prizes are as follows:

  • 1st Prize: Up to 120,000,000 VND, certificate, and internship/employment opportunities at top technology companies in Vietnam.
  • 2nd Prize: Up to 70,000,000 VND, certificate, and internship/employment opportunities at top technology companies in Vietnam.
  • 3rd Prize: Up to 25,000,000 VND, certificate, and internship/employment opportunities at top technology companies in Vietnam.
  • 2 consolation Prizes: Up to 12,000,000 VND, certificate, and internship/employment opportunities at top technology companies in Vietnam.

Currently, the Vietnam Klaytnovators Hackathon is officially accepting registrations. Interested students and programmers can sign up here: https://vn.klaytn.foundation/hackathon

For any inquiries and detailed information, please email the competition at klaytnvnmarketing@gmail.com.
Hashtag: #Klaytnovators #KlaytnHackathon #KlaytnVietnam

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Klaytn Foundation

Klaytn Foundation was established in 2020 to expand the ecosystem of Klaytn, a global Layer 1 blockchain platform, and has since been actively collaborating with its Governance Council members worldwide. Klaytn Foundation facilitates the adoption and development of new technologies to ensure that Klaytn fulfills its role as an open, trusted, and sustainable blockchain platform for developers and users alike. It also facilitates decision-making to ensure that the ecosystem continues to expand optimally in the rapidly changing blockchain landscape. In line with its long-term Governance Roadmap, Klaytn Foundation plans to fully implement the Decentralization Phase of the Klaytn blockchain in 2023 and beyond.

Lao National Assembly to Revise Law on Children’s Rights and Interests

Children at a Lao school. Photo Credit: UNICEF Laos.

The Minister of Justice, Phayvy Sibualipha, presented a revised law on the protection of children’s rights and interests during the 5th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly last Friday.