HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 2 December 2022 –The VinFuture Foundationofficially announces that the VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony 2022 will be held on December 20, 2022 in Hanoi, Vietnam to celebrate four groundbreaking scientific innovations that contribute to promoting global recovery and post-pandemic restructuring. As part of the Award Ceremony event series, VinFuture will organize a Sci-Tech Week from 17-21 December with inspiring academic activities for the scientific community, businesses, startups, and the public.
The 2022 VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony will be held at the Hanoi Opera House on December 20, 2022, coinciding with International Human Solidarity Day and the anniversary of the establishment of the VinFuture Foundation.
Under the theme “Reviving and Reshaping”, the VinFuture Prize 2022 aims to find and celebrate outstanding science and technology achievements that create positive changes following the pandemic and help foster sustainable development for millions of people around the world.
Owing to the Prize’s reputation from its inaugural year and the meaningful and practical theme of the second season, VinFuture has received a large number of quality nominations, with nearly 1,000 high-quality scientific and technological research projects from 71 countries across six continents, nearly double the 599 nominations received in 2021). Among those, 584 nominations were nominated by the top 2% most cited scientists globally. Notable nominations consist of outstanding inventions in areas such as healthcare, food, the environment, and sustainable development, as well as a range of other technological innovations for all aspects of life. All nominations went through a rigorous assessment procedure conducted by the 12 members of the Pre-Screening Committee and the 11 members of the Prize Council, who are globally-renowned scientists from varied fields of academia, research and industry.
Commenting on the VinFuture Prize 2022, Professor Sir Richard Henry Friend – Chair of the VinFuture Prize Council and the winner of the Millennium Technology Prize in 2010 shared, “The VinFuture Prize 2022 honors scientific and technological innovations that have contributed to, and are continuing to, reimagining the world post-pandemic, demonstrating the critical role of science and technology in daily life.”
The VinFuture Foundation is co-founded by Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong – Chairman of Vingroup, and his wife – Mrs. Pham Thu Huong – Vice-Chairwoman of Vingroup, with the mission of honoring the power of breakthrough science and technology, as well as creating meaningful change in the everyday lives of millions of people on Earth.
VinFuture helps connect brilliant minds in science and technology communities from around the world, unlocking the infinite potential of global intelligence. The Foundation also facilitates opportunities to build multi-dimensional cooperative connections between scientists and entrepreneurs to solve pressing global challenges, especially in developing countries, and promote effective and sustainable application of scientific innovations in the real world.
The 2022 VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony will be held within the 2022 VinFuture Science and Technology Week. Packed with exciting academic activities, the event week is open to the scientific community, business leaders, innovators, and the public from December 17 to 21, 2022. Activities include:
17/12/2022: Conversation with the VinFuture Prize Council and Pre-Screening Committee
21/12/2022: Talk Future: Scientific dialogue with the 2022 VinFuture Laureates
In the run-up to the VinFuture Sci-Tech Week 2022, from December 6-11, VinFuture Foundation will collaborate with Vincom Retail and CGV Cinemas to hold the VinFuture International Sci-Tech Film Week. Exceptional Hollywood science fiction movies that have won prestigious international film awards will be shown at many CGV cinemas, with the aim of spreading the love for science and inspiring younger generations to innovate.
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ABOUT VINFUTURE
The VinFuture Foundation, established on International Solidarity Day on December 20th, 2020, is a non-profit organization co-founded by billionaire Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong and his wife, Mrs. Pham Thu Huong.
The Foundation’s core activity is awarding the annual VinFuture Prize for transformational scientific and technological innovations that have created, or have the potential to create meaningful changes in millions of people’s lives across the planet.
A total of four prizes are awarded by the VinFuture Prize Foundation every year, consisting of the VinFuture Grand Prize valued at US$3 million – one of the largest ever annual prizes globally. VinFuture also awards three Special Prizes, each valued at US$500,000, dedicated to female innovators, developing country innovators, and innovators with outstanding achievements in emerging fields.
In addition, the Foundation conducts many activities to accomplish its mission, such as funding academic activities, catalyzing intellectual connections, collaborating in Sci-Tech development, and promoting STEM education.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 2 December 2022 – GEODIS, a global leader in the transport and logistics sector, has been recognized as one of the ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia” by HR Asia for the Hong Kong region. The 2022 Hong Kong edition saw over 253 companies participating, among which only 64 were given the title.
The award is a program of recognition for organizations that have been identified by their employees as one of the best employers. It recognizes companies with the foremost human resources (HR) practices that demonstrate high levels of employee engagement with an excellent workplace culture. As a first-time recipient, GEODIS was recognized for its ongoing initiatives geared toward fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
“We’re truly honored to be named one of the ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia’ and believe that this is a testament to our longstanding efforts to be both a responsible employer and logistics provider in the region,” said Onno Boots, President & CEO, Asia Pacific, GEODIS. “Cultivating an engaged and empowered workforce has been a key factor in helping us bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to an increasingly complex industry. We are certainly committed to continuing these efforts and building a people-first culture across Asia Pacific.”
GEODIS operates its business with a flat organizational structure to facilitate fast communication and empowers employees to make decisions independently. The company retains its people not only with competitive packages but also with the establishment of a recognition reward program that motivates employees to perform at their best. GEODIS also provides flexible work modes to help employees balance their work and personal life demands. These people-first policies have resulted in high levels of job satisfaction across teams in APAC, with a recent Employee Engagement Survey – conducted alongside market research company Ipsos – reflecting this sentiment in over 87% of employees.
The company – which comprises of 49% women in Asia Pacific – regularly consults with its people through Employee Engagement Groups (EEGs) such as GEODIS’ Women Network, to ensure diverse voices, concerns, and ideas are consistently heard and receive response. This has reformed and spearheaded improvements to spark positive change in the workplace, bolstering programs – like the global management training program, “Manage!”, which supports 8,000 managers around the world in their leadership journey – to scale up-skilling and professional growth within the organization.
GEODIS also takes active steps to give back to the society by organizing community-centered initiatives like blood donation drives and fundraising for Children’s Cancer Patients. These have fostered collaboration and meaningful experiences both inside and out of the workplace for its employees.
In the months to come, GEODIS will be implementing several new employee-centered initiatives. This includes the Leadership Engagement Group (LEG), which will empower middle managers across the company to make a positive impact at work and the Individual Development Plan (IDP), geared toward supporting employee career goals and cultivating better workplace experiences for all.
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GEODIS
GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 44,000 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 7 in its sector across the world. In 2021, GEODIS generated €10.9 billion in revenue.
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach – 2 December 2022 – Sotem Mobile’s brand-new title, Lord of Dragons (LOD: Lord of Dragons) is set to launch as early as January 2023, adding the latest tile to the company’s solid track record of 20 years of successfully developing and publishing games like Dragon-raja, Dragonica, and many others.LOD is heavily focused on ‘fun-to-play’ aspect rather than putting a sole focus on ‘earn’.
By deploying a multi-weapon system and 6 different attributes offer a classic targeting-play method while 70 different transformable characters of different races are available at launch, thus players are not only confined to playing with characters of the human race. Each transformable character offers unique abilities and attributes based on their race while enabling users to utilize various synergy effects between their playable and transformable characters.
LOD’s other strengths can be witnessed in its in-game economy, where all manners of monetary assets are tokenized. Users not only require spending tokens on NFTs but also to buy consumables or other types of items in the in-game environment.
This aspect sets LOD apart from other types of casual P2E games, where the in-game economy and ecosystem are much more complex while offering various opportunities for users to reap benefits, rewards and profits by playing the game. LOD’s in-game economy is comprised of a ‘dual-token economy’, and perhaps it is the very first P2E MMORPG that truly fits in such a category.
Players would be able to have their first hands-on at the game as early as January 2023 as Sotem Mobile’s works towards LOD’s global launch.
HONG KONG’S PARAMOUNT FASHION, ART AND CULTURAL EXHIBITION OF THE YEAR
DEVELOPED BY K11 IN COLLABORATION WITH THE WORLD’S LEADING MUSEUM – THE V&A AND AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTION DESIGNER WILLIAM CHANG SUK PING
THE LOVE OF COUTURE: ARTISANSHIP IN FASHION BEYOND TIME
OPENS AT K11 MUSEA ON 8 DECEMBER, 2022
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 2 December 2022 – Following its smash debut in 2021, K11’s annual celebration of legendary craft is making a triumphant return to Victoria Dockside on 8 December 2022. Curated under the theme The Love of Couture: Artisanship in Fashion Beyond Time, the exhibition will open with K11 NIGHT, presenting a magnificent collection of historical fashion gems from London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (the V&A), while also spotlighting six of East Asia’s most promising young fashion designers.
Industry Heavyweights Bring Expert Curation
William Chang Suk Ping, Exhibition Production Designer; Tim Reeve, Deputy Director and COO at the V&A
Masterminded by internationally renowned and award-winning Hong Kong Production Designer William Chang Suk Ping and experts from the V&A, the exhibition sets out to bridge Western European traditions with eastern innovation, paying homage to the extraordinary creativity, rich history, refined craftsmanship and boundless possibilities of couture.
V&A Historical Pieces
Titled The Love of Couture: Artisanship in Fashion Beyond Time, the ambitious sophomore exhibition is conceptualised with the mission to explore the evolution of fashion across time and space, and to celebrate artisanship and the next generation of designers. To accomplish this, K11 has joined hands with the V&A to assemble a team of revered industry veterans and talented rising stars for an unprecedented cultural exchange between east and west.
“Fashion throughout history is reflective of how traditions, craftsmanship, creativity and societies continue to evolve”, said Adrian Cheng, Chair of K11 NIGHT. “I am thrilled to present this exhibition in collaboration with the V&A and work with our brilliant designers who have all in their own individual way, reinvented and modernized history with their unique perspective and talent. This collaboration truly reflects my mission to create a deeper cultural exchange between east and west by providing a platform for next generation talent.”
Serving as the Production Designer of this year’s exhibition is William Chang Suk Ping. An Oscar nominee and bona fide art virtuoso, Chang has enjoyed an illustrious career where he applied his visual genius to areas ranging from visual and costume design to film editing and production. He is joined by seasoned fashion and textile experts from the V&A, the world’s leading museum of art, design and performance, and six emerging fashion designers from Japan, South Korea, China and Hong Kong, as they embark on a time-bending, boundary-blurring couture journey of reminiscence, reimagination and fearless innovation.
K11 NIGHT Dazzles with Star Power
This year’s exhibition will kick off with the invitation-only K11 NIGHT 2022 opening gala at Victoria Dockside on the evening of 3 December 2022. The exclusive event is a who’s who of A-list entertainers, fashion icons, artists, cultural pioneers and socialites. A gold carpet will roll out along the Avenue of Stars, with the stunning view of the Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Harbour providing a picture-perfect backdrop for celebrity guests to showcase their passion for high fashion and personal interpretation of this year’s theme, Couture with Love.
The event is organised in partnership with official automotive partner BMW, beverage sponsor Moët Hennessy Diageo and event and exhibition title sponsor UBS. Powered by glitz, glamour and electrifying couture creations, K11 NIGHT 2022 is poised to solidify its stellar reputation as the most coveted fashion-cultural event on Hong Kong’s social calendar.
A Cinematic Story about the Love of Fashion, Artisanship and Creativity over the Centuries, as Told by William Chang Suk Ping
Chang’s visual genius ranges from set and costume design to styling and film editing. Drawing inspiration from the Nobel Prize-winning author Derek Walcott’s poem, Love After Love, Chang then spins the exhibition concept with his mastery and paints a picture depicting how designers’ and makers’ passion for couture, artisanship and creativity can be carried on century after century.
“This exhibition is driven by imagination, creativity, and passion. Seeing how these designers have reimagined centuries-old craft and techniques has been truly inspiring, and provided me with a wonderful canvas from which to create and design,” said Chang.
From staging, lighting, venue background music, showcase curation, exhibition visuals and videos to storytelling, Chang has infused this project with his poetic and romantic style. Visitors will embark on a journey of imagination through the stylistic choice of Chang, as if they are living in one of his movies, while feasting their eyes on the extravagance of each exhibit. All furnishings were specially produced for this exhibition, and have been designed by Chang from scratch. One highlight of his work is the centrepiece of the exhibition space, featuring a giant human head revealing a MRI scan of a brain when one is in love, or even in the state of addiction — a metaphorical expression of one’s the never-ending passion towards design and creativity.
Exclusive View of Historical Artefacts from the V&A
A thoughtfully curated collection of historical British and French womenswear from the V&A will be displayed as part of the exhibition. The twelve pieces, shown in Hong Kong for the first time, chronicle the fascinating evolution of British and French womenswear fashions from the 1830s to around 1960, and serve as the muse for the six up-and-coming East Asian fashion designers. The emerging designers’ task is to draw inspiration from these exhibits, dissect and re-contextualise their structure, fabric, function, and craft original bespoke couture works that stir nostalgia while exuding a contemporary, innovative and distinctively East Asian sensibility. The process is intended to trace how fashion changes over time as it is a constant amalgamation of various cultures and influences, and to imagine what the future of fashion entails.
“The Love of Couture: Artisanship in Fashion Beyond Time is fully aligned with the V&A’s core mission, to champion design and creativity in all its forms for everyone. We are delighted with this opportunity for the V&A to continue its international engagement strategy in the region and support craftsmanship and creativity. Our collection is renowned for providing inspiration for designers and I am pleased that the collaboration with K11 continues this practice through the creation of new culturally meaningful projects”, said Tim Reeve, Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer at the V&A.
Emerging Designers Take the Lead
Six promising young fashion visionaries from Japan, China, South Korea and Hong Kong have been commissioned by K11 to create new bespoke designs specifically for the exhibition. Each equipped with a unique outlook and sense of style, these future masters of sartorial art bring a spectacular array of daring looks inspired by the V&A’s collection, giving the audience a great opportunity to rethink the connection between the past, present and future of fashion. These new works will be showcased alongside some of the designers’ existing creations, offering a broader perspective of their creative visions and definitions of couture.
TOMO KOIZUMI, TOMO KOIZUMI (JAPAN)
Hailing from Japan, Tomo Koizumi launched his eponymous fashion brand as an arts major at National Chiba University in the early 2010s. Since then, he has experienced a meteoric rise to become one of Japan’s leading young designers. His signature ruffle designs have been seen on global fashion icons such as Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus and Bella Hadid.
For the exhibition, he is bringing a new piece that consists of a figure-hugging vest jacket and voluminous skirt constructed with his iconic cascade of colourful ruffles.
RYUNOSUKE OKAZAKI, RYUNOSUKEOKAZAKI (JAPAN)
Ryunosuke Okazaki is a Master’s Degree graduate of Fine Arts at the Tokyo University of the Arts, a finalist of the LVMH Prize 2022 and named in Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 2022 list. His designs commonly incorporate the concept of prayer as a thematic pillar of his work, with a strong emphasis on form and movement. His avant-garde creations have graced the covers of Dazed and Vogue Japan.
Referencing the silhouettes and embellishments of the V&A exhibits, his visually evocative new dress is intricate yet ethereal, sculptural yet full of motion, and reminiscent of the wonderous creations found in nature.
SENSEN LII, WINDOWSEN (CHINA)
Chinese designer Sensen Lii studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp and is the founder of fashion brand WINDOWSEN. Despite founding his brand only 3 years ago in 2019, Lii has already built an astonishing clientele featuring Madonna, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Doja Cat, Timothée Chalamet and BLACKPINK, to name a few.
Taking notes from a variety of the V&A’s garments, he presents three brand new designs that blend historical references with his usual performative, dramatic and theatrical designs. They boast contrasting colours and exaggerated shapes, each more dramatic than the last.
CELINE KWAN, CELINE KWAN (HONG KONG)
A fresh graduate of the prestigious Central Saint Martins in London, Hong Kong-born Celine Kwan is the founder and creative director of her eponymous label, with pop juggernaut Lizzo and singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez amongst her clients.
Her new look, inspired by the hourglass silhouette of a 1960s ball gown, is designed to accentuate the waistline and capture the opulence of the era. Meanwhile, the designer puts a whimsical and modern twist to the garment with the use of striking colours, an inflatable skirt and cutting-edge production techniques such as 3D printing.
YUEQI QI, YUEQI QI (CHINA)
Guangzhou-based designer Yueqi Qi majored in knitwear at Central Saint Martins and established her eponymous label in 2019. Her architectural designs, revolving around the idea of deconstructing and reconstructing men’s suits, are characterised by clean lines, sophisticated palettes and mixed use of materials, and are favoured by pop-stars such as FKA Twigs and Lorde.
She has created a four-piece mini collection for the exhibition, each paying homage to a specific exhibit while giving it an unexpected, edgy spin. Straddling the line between refined and rebellious, these metal-embellished gowns are a continuation of Qi’s mission to redefine femininity.
SOHEE PARK, MISS SOHEE (SOUTH KOREA)
A fellow alumna of Central Saint Martins, Sohee Park is a South Korean couturier whose gowns have been worn by such fashion risk-takers as Ariana Grande, Cardi B, Naomi Campbell, Miley Cyrus and BLACKPINK member Lisa.
Turning to her ultra-feminine sensibility to evoke a bygone era of classic beauty, she has crafted an elegant black-and-fuchsia gown with embroidery on the hem, which borrows details from the Yves Saint Laurent Polynésie evening dress, an exhibit from the V&A.
This December, K11 Art & Cultural Centre at K11 MUSEA will transform into a couture wonderland with a fantastic collection of exhibits that charts the trajectory of fashion from the 1830s to the present day and beyond. Come and immerse yourself in the world of history, artisanship and visual splendour, and join us in celebrating the countless reincarnations of impeccable style.
The Love of Couture: Artisanship in Fashion Beyond Time Exhibition Date: 8 December 2022 – 29 January 2023 Location: 6F, Kunsthalle, K11 Art & Cultural Centre, K11 MUSEA, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui Time: 12PM – 8PM Admission: HK$150 (General) HK$75 (Concession – children under the age of 12, students with valid student ID and senior citizens over age 65) Complimentary guided tours available on a first-come, first-served basis Get Tickets: www.k11experience.com Remark: Tickets also available via K11’s appointed ticketing channel – The Club
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ABOUT WILLIAM CHANG SUK PING
William Chang Suk Ping is a Hong Kong production designer. He is probably best known for his variety of roles, including production designer, costume designer and film editor. He is well-known within the industry for being a highly creative, introverted and modest person. He began drawing and designing at age seven and eventually went to film school in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
In 1980 he got his first job as an art director on the film Love Massacre. Chang created the distinct look of Maggie Cheung in In the Mood for Love. Without the myriad of vintage cheongsam worn by the actress, it is doubtful whether the film would have retained its unique air and charm. Over the years, Chang has garnered more than 20 honours at the Hong Kong Film Awards and Taiwan’s Golden Horse Awards. In 2014, Chang received an Academy Award for Best Costume Design nomination for his work on The Grandmaster. He also supervised styling for 2015 the Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition, China: Through the Looking Glass.
ABOUT THE V&A
The Victoria and Albert Museum, London (V&A) is the world’s leading museum of art, design and performance with collections unrivalled in their scope and diversity, spanning 5,000 years of human creativity. It was established in 1852 to make works of art available to all and to inspire British designers and manufacturers. Today, its purpose is to champion creative industry, inspire the next generation, and spark everyone’s imagination.
ABOUT DR. CLAIRE ALLEN-JOHNSTONE
Dr. Claire Allen-Johnstone is the Project Curator from the V&A. Dr. Claire Allen-Johnstone works on the V&A’s Britain Galleries, 1500–1900 and was part of the editorial team for Silk: Fibre, Fabric and Fashion (Thames & Hudson/V&A, 2021).
ABOUT K11 MUSEA
Hong Kong’s Silicon Valley of Culture, K11 MUSEA, is the latest cultural-retail destination in Victoria Dockside located on the harbourfront of Tsim Sha Tsui. Inspired by ‘A Muse by the Sea’, K11 MUSEA is designed to enrich new consumers’ daily lives through the power of creativity, culture and innovation. A destination 10 years in the making, K11 MUSEA opened its doors in August 2019 to usher in a new era of cultural-retail which speaks to the growing consumer demand for immersive experiences in art, culture, nature and commerce.
ABOUT K11 GROUP
K11 Group was founded in 2008 by renowned entrepreneur Adrian Cheng. The unique concept brand combines culture and commerce through all of its projects, sustaining an ecosystem that caters to all walks of life with a growing portfolio of brands spanning sectors in Greater China and around the world.
A destination 10 years in the making, the flagship K11 MUSEA is K11 Group’s most ambitious “cultural-retail” development and reinvigorates Hong Kong’s waterfront with Cheng’s vision to create a “Silicon Valley of Culture”, to encourage a deeper look at the interconnectivity between creativity, culture and innovation.
11 SKIES is an upcoming mega project that will create a new landmark in Hong Kong’s Retail, Dining and Entertainment (RDE) industries, as well as in wealth management and wellness services. Set to be the most comprehensive retail and business hub in the Greater Bay Area, 11 SKIES redefines the traveller and consumer experience across a 3.8 million sq ft gross floor area in SKYCITY, strategically located near Hong Kong International Airport and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.
In addition to its K11 Art Malls, K11 Group operates K11 ATELIER as a network of office buildings for the next-generation workforce, alongside K11 ARTUS’s luxury residences for worldly travellers, and K11 Select, which is a “cultural sandbox” for the modern generation, and marked K11 Group’s entry into the asset-light management market. To cultivate cultural richness through its operational goals, the group also proudly runs the Hong Kong non-profit K11 Art Foundation to incubate Chinese artists and curators, and the K11 Craft & Guild Foundation to preserve traditional Chinese crafts and bring them into the future. The group also manages and drives K11 KULTURE ACADEMY as an open education platform and K11 Future Taskforce, a consulting and market research institution.
K11 Group is based in Hong Kong SAR with operations in Greater China and investments in Europe and the US. Through K11 Group, Cheng’s aim is to enrich the daily lives of next-generation consumers and create a new global identity for Chinese millennials, as well as cultivate opportunities for communities to thrive, connect, work and shop. By 2026, K11 Group will have gained a footprint of 38 projects (GFA 2.80 million sq m) in 10 cities across Greater China.
HDBank is also seeking approval to increase the foreign ownership limit from 18 per cent to 20 per cent.
In 2020 and 2021 the lender has issued convertible bonds worth $325 million to well-known financial institutions including Affinity Equity Partners, IFC, DEG and Leapfrog Investments, according to announcement on the Bank’s website.
Bondholders may choose to convert their bonds into common shares of the Bank.
Proceeds from the issuance will help the bank supplement its medium- and long-term capital, and get ready for high growth plans in line with its strategy.
At the same time the proceeds will help enhance the lender’s asset quality indicators, capital adequacy ratio, and get it ready to soon adopt Basel III standards.
HDBank currently has charter capital ofVNĐ25.3 trillion (US$1.02 billion).
The maximum foreign ownership limit (FOL) is to be lifted from 18 per cent to 20 per cent. HDB shares receive strong interest from foreign institutional investors who net purchased more than 21 million of HDB shares this year and the FOL of 18 per cent has been reached.
At a recent conference, Chairman Kim Byoungho said HDBank received strong interest from foreign investors as their third quarter business results were the best ever. HDBank forecasts its pretax profit to exceed 10 trillion dong this year, up 25% year-over-year.
Despite the market volatility, HDBank maintains its B1 credit rating, its non-performing loan ratio is among the healthiest in the industry and it tops the industry in profitability and capital adequacy ratio.
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About HDBank
Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank, HOSE:HDB) was established in 1990, making it among the first commercial banks in Vietnam.
After 32 years of operations, HDBank is now one of the leading retail, SME and consumer banks in Vietnam. It has solid fundamentals, good track record of growth, and is accelerating digital transformation to leverage its highly potential customer ecosystem.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 29 November 2022 – AntBot, a full-featured crypto automated trading system, has officially launched.
After several rounds of internal testing, it pioneers the relative-value trading strategy and the first intelligent long-short position management system. Since cryptos entered the bear market, mainstream cryptos have fallen by more than 80%, but AntBot has achieved even a 30% annualized rate of return for users with its relative-value trading strategy and crypto robots.
AntBot is a leading full-featured crypto automated trading system, composed of well-known VC Institutions and top traders in the crypto field, ranked top 3 in Binance for 6 consecutive quarters of market volume, and is also a deep cooperative market maker with Binance, OKX and Bybit. It has a rich financial operation system and trading experience with a managed capital scale of over $100 million and a service group covering over 200,000 users in more than 100 countries and regions worldwide. It provides comprehensive crypto trading services with AI robots and compound powerful trading strategies.
About relative-value trading strategy, one of its significant advantages over trend trading, grid trading and the Martingale Strategy is that it is not dependent on the market. Even if the fundamental and technical analysis is in place, it is impossible to predict the exact movement of the market 100%. At such times, market-dependent trading strategies can not make the action of take-profit and stop-loss in time. In the case of insufficient funds, the result is forced liquidation.
AntBot’s relative value strategy, ignoring bullish and bearish markets, uses the same assets, correlation and pricing differences of related assets to open long and short positions to arbitrage, and balancing the riskiness of the portfolio, and has the characteristics of high win percentage and low risk to achieve steady asset growth.
In the current bear market, AntBot’s relative-value strategy is like a duck to water, such as the big event brought by Luna and FTX, where the spread of the same crypto in different exchanges increased and the value of the correlated assets deviated greatly. The relative-value strategy is easy to get a profit from it, and AI automatically operates to open and close position immediately to take profit before the market returns to normal.
In terms of strategy development, AntBot’s relative value strategy screens out crypto pairs with similar attributes for strategy execution by reviewing the transaction big data of the crypto trading market for nearly 10 years and AI analysis of the correlation of global mainstream cryptos. At the same time, it is also verified that the strategy can resist “black swan” events and multiple system concurrency risks.
The strategy applies to three situations: the performance of the same token in different public chains and different exchanges, highly correlated tokens with abnormal spreads to open positions, and highly undervalued tokens in the future. The strategy buys undervalued cryptos and sells overvalued cryptos to obtain spread returns, becoming a favorable tool for non-standard substitution. It is especially suitable for the current bear market to ensure open interest while increasing income and accumulating enough capital before the bull market comes.
At present, AntBot has been launched on Google Play and App Store, accumulating over 30,000 active users and providing free access to AI robots for users. Meanwhile, it also offers referral commissions of up to 60% for users without capital, helping users to quickly grow their assets and participate in the trading market
However, the relative-value trading strategy has a market issue after many times of verification. Due to the reliance on price trend convergence, this strategy can also cause losses if a small probability event occurs that the price trend does not converge. Of course, the trading market is volatile and no strategy can suit it 100% perfectly. In terms of strategy matching, AntBot carries out diversified strategies in parallel to solve the pain point of the relative-value trading strategy and to reduce the loss brought about by the risk of a single strategy. Diversified strategies in parallel guarantee the safety of users’ assets. I always have chips for the next operation to grasp investment opportunities.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 2 December 2022 – Get ready for a brew-tiful blend of MILKLAB plant-based milk and espresso coffee! With an exclusive pop-up, MILKLAB Oat Float, happening from 3-11 December in Singapore, coffee lovers can indulge in freshly brewed coffee made with MILKLAB Oat Milk. Made with 100 percent Australian oats, MILKLAB Oat Milk is proving to be the best alternative to dairy milk, with a rich and creamy mouthfeel and a high-performance stretch.
In addition, MILKLAB Coffee Run is offering 1-for-1 beverages during the festive month of December through partnerships with key cafés in Singapore: Keong Saik Bakery, Unity Coffee, The Bread Rack, 55 Degrees Celsius, House Downstairs, Acai Brothers, Hook Coffee, Naked Espresso, Delicatesse 巧彰, September Coffee, Rise & Grind Coffee Co., Good Coffee Please, Olivia & Co., Madly Good Jcube, Madly Good Clementi Mall and I Am… Café, cementing its position as the preferred choice for baristas and coffee drinkers globally.
Priding itself as the number 1 plant-based milk served in Australian cafes, MILKLAB offers a range-solution of dairy-free milk, which includes Almond, Oat, Soy, Coconut, and Macadamia to cater to a variety of tastes and dietary needs. With a vision to provide Singaporeans with a premium coffee-drinking experience, MILKLAB’s product range complements the flavour of espresso coffee like no other milk – dairy or non-dairy.
Established in 2015 as a foodservice-exclusive range of alternative milk, the brand was developed to provide the hospitality industry, particularly the coffee industry, with a premium offer that would elevate the café coffee experience for customers. Propelled by the booming coffee industry across Australia and the rest of the world, MILKLAB sought to create a delicious and inclusive range of products.
Speaking on MILKLAB’s efforts to engage Singaporeans through The MILKLAB Coffee Run as well as MILKLAB Oat Float, Peter Brown, Sales Director – Asia & Africa, said, “With the increasing number of consumers worldwide looking to switch from regular dairy to plant-based milk, I’m confident that MILKLAB will be changing the game – allowing baristas, resellers and distributors, coffee business owners and coffee aficionados to indulge in our Oat Milk while reaping its health benefits.”
“Our ultimate goal will always be to provide everyone with an exceptional coffee-drinking experience. We want to show them that plant-based milk has what it takes to bring a regular cup of coffee to the next level,” he added.
The MILKLAB Coffee Run – a colLABboration with Singapore’s best cafés
ColLABorating with some of the world’s most influential baristas, café owners, food scientists, coffee roasters and other industry professionals, MILKLAB has since become Australia’s number 1 plant-based milk served in cafes, with 62% of cafés using its products. Additionally, its almond milk has become Australia’s number 1 plant-based milk for coffee.
Partnering with prominent cafés in Singapore to give everyone an elevated coffee-drinking experience, customers will not only get to enjoy dairy-free coffee but also enjoy exclusive deals such as 1-for-1 beverages when they purchase a voucher from Chope. All they have to do is search for a participating café, purchase the voucher on Chope and redeem it at the café.
MILKLAB Oat Float – Enjoy an OATsome freshly brewed coffee with MILKLAB Oat Milk
Happening from 3-11 December 2022, Singaporeans will be able to have a taste of the perfect blend of espresso coffee and MILKLAB Oat Milk at the exclusive pop-up, MILKLAB Oat Float – with the enticing aroma and creamy taste, everyone is bound to be coming back for seconds!
For those who would like to sample a not-so-ordinary cup of joe, please visit the MILKLAB Oat Float at the following venues:
I12 Katong, 3 – 4 December 22
The Promontory @ Marina Bay, 5 – 7 & 10 – 11 December 22
XPACE @ Foodxervices Inc Pte Ltd,8 – 9 December 22
For more information on MILKLAB, please visit here.
Hashtag: #MILKLAB
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About MILKLAB
Established in 2015, MILKLAB is an exclusive Australian brand of milk alternatives. With uncompromising quality and taste, MILKLAB caters to various dietary needs and elevates the café coffee experience for all its customers.
Blended to complement espresso-based coffee, MILKLAB’s plant-based range has a rich and creamy mouthfeel that textures and stretches like full cream dairy to produce the perfect pour. The range includes Almond, Oat, Soy, Macadamia, Coconut, Dairy and Lactose free milk.
MILKLAB has since made waves in the Australian market and has rapidly expanded to become the leading dairy alternative brand in the industry. To date, MILKLAB also has a growing presence across the Southeast Asia region, including Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Data from more than 153 billion communications interactions shows customers now prefer conversations with brands on their favorite digital channel
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 2 December 2022 – New research from global cloud communications platform Infobip reveals that chat apps such as WhatsApp are becoming crucial channels for customer communications, demonstrating the growing importance of conversational experiences. Infobip’s data shows an 80% and 62% increase in WhatsApp and rich communication services (RCS) interactions respectively in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021.
Customers now have access to more channels and devices than ever before. Whether for marketing, support, or sales, they increasingly want conversational experiences with a business or brand on their preferred channel. But organizations may struggle to keep up with such preferences and provide the experience customers have come to expect without the right omnichannel communications in place.
To help businesses understand changing habits, Infobip analyzed more than 153 billion communications interactions on its platform from the first half of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021.
The analysis reveals several trends in customer communications. First, customer communications today are more digital than ever, with a 68% increase in interactions across all digital channels. Second, alongside the growth in chat app interactions, some 99% of customer support and chatbot interactions are now on WhatsApp.
However, while newer channels are gaining momentum, the data shows the continued growth of more traditional channels, such as SMS and email. Interactions on these channels increased by 75% and 91% respectively with Infobip seeing emerging uses around timely alerts and security solutions such as two-factor authentication.
Infobip also finds that many sectors also reflect the same trends. For instance:
134% more WhatsApp interactions in banking and finance
104% more WhatsApp interactions and 155% more email interactions in retail and eCommerce
1063% more RCS interactions in telecoms
428% more Messenger interactions in transport and logistics
Infobip’s data shows the growth in chat apps has given rise to newer use cases such as conversational commerce, where messaging and eCommerce meet to enable better customer experiences and superior results for businesses.
Ivan Ostojić, Chief Business Officer at Infobip, said: “Our data reveals how conversational customer experiences are quickly becoming the new normal. Customers don’t want a one-way interaction with a brand. They want a conversation – whether for support, sales, or marketing. But, as our data shows, to meet customer needs, businesses and brands must first embed global real-time omnichannel communications. When omnichannel communications are in place, businesses can create meaningful relationships with their customers on their preferred channel at any point in their journey, helping boost loyalty and ultimately sales.”
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About Infobip
Infobip is a global cloud communications platform that enables businesses to build connected experiences across all stages of the customer journey. Accessed through a single platform, Infobip’s omnichannel engagement, identity, user authentication and contact centre solutions help businesses and partners overcome the complexity of consumer communications to grow business and increase loyalty. With over a decade of industry experience, Infobip has expanded to 70+ offices globally. It offers natively built technology with the capacity to reach over seven billion mobile devices and ‘things’ in 6 continents connected directly to over 700 telecom networks. Infobip was established in 2006 and is led by its co-founders, CEO Silvio Kutić, Roberto Kutić and Izabel Jelenić.
Recent award wins include:
Infobip named a leader in the CCaaS Leaderboard, Juniper Research (Aug 2022)
Omdia Ranks Infobip as Leader in CPaaS Universe Report (May 2022)
Ranked the leading service provider in CPaaS by Juniper Research in its new Competitor Leaderboard CPaaS Vendors (October 2021)
Infobip named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) 2021 Vendor Assessment (doc #US46746221, May 2021)
Best A2P SMS provider for the fourth year running by mobile operators and enterprises in ROCCO’s annual Messaging Vendor Benchmarking Report
Best CPaaS Provider of the Year, Best RCS Provider of the Year, and Mover & Shaker in Telco Innovation at the 2021 Juniper Digital Awards