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In Our 100th Anniversary Year, Reader’s Digest’s 24th Annual Trusted Brands Awards Celebrates The Brands And Personalities Hong Kong Trust The Most

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 July 2022 – The 2022 Trusted Brands survey results are in – and the time to celebrate has arrived. The independently-conducted Trusted Brands survey appears exclusively in the June 2022 issue of the Hong Kong Reader’s Digest. It was conducted by leading market research company Catalyst Research, who surveyed 8000 individuals across the five key regions of Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines to determine which brands consumers trust most.

Reader’s Digest is among the few brands in the world to have the opportunity to celebrate its 100th year anniversary. As a global brand with 23 editions in 41 countries, Reader’s Digest has published more than 40,000 articles that inform and entertain, and sold more than 10 billion magazine copies. We are proud to celebrate a century of laughter, changing lives, and journalistic excellence.

Trust has been the guiding human emotion we’ve all had to rely on to navigate through the pandemic safely. For the survey winners that has meant getting proactive and reaching out to customers and audiences like never before.

THE PERSONALITIES HONG KONG CONSUMERS TRUST THE MOST

Just like in previous years, one of the highlights of the 2022 Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands awards is the list of most trusted personalities in the following categories: Most Trusted Radio Presenter; Most Trusted TV Host/Presenter For News & Current Affairs; Most Trusted Variety/ Entertainment Presenter; and Most Trusted Sportsperson.

The personalities that Hong Kong consumers put their trust in most are:

ANTHONY FONG TUNG SHING
TV Host/Presenter For News & Current Affairs

Anthony Fong is currently the chief planning officer of TVB’s News and Information Division. He hosts Big Big World, which introduces Hong Kong residents to the world’s most remote countries; As Long As You Live, which visits many countries in EuropeAmerica and Asia to explore population ageing issues with new ideas; As Far As You Reach, which travels overseas to reflect on Hong Kong’s transport development; News Treasury, which goes into News Division’s information “trove”, revisit classic footages. Last year Anthony Fong launch a new programme Big Big Old World, searches for the protagonists of news of 1980s and 1990s, from changes of their life to witness changes of the times, in order to rediscover the human kindness which has disappeared.

Anthony Fong is a famous TV host in Hong Kong, he has witnessed international and the Mainland, Taiwan and Hong Kong’s major moments through important news and documentary programmes over years. He hosts News At Six-Thirty, Global View and Annual Major Events Review, and co-ordinates News Files. He gains the title of “King of Motto” for his unique style, scores great honours and is highly trusted.

DO DO CHENG
Most Trusted Entertainment/Variety Presenter

Cheng Yu Ling is an icon of Hong Kong’s pop culture who is successful in many areas, and she is known as TVB’s host, movie star and chief MC. She once filmed nine movies at same time, and acquired the title “Miss Cheng of Nine Movies”, and won lots of awards.

Fast-talking Cheng Yu Ling has a famous nickname “Do Do”, and young audiences are familiar with her as well. Her legendary career is witnessed by the handprint she left on Hong Kong’s Avenue of Stars.

Do Do Cheng is the first actress who won both best actress of film and best actress of TV drama from 2000 to 2019. Her career is not limited to film and TV, she is also a leading emcee in Hong Kong, hosting a variety of major entertainment events, ceremonies and live shows, as well as international events held in Hong Kong.

SARAH LEE WAI SZE
Most Trusted Sportsperson

Sarah Lee Wai Sze won Hong Kong’s first cycling medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games, and won a bronze medal in the women’s sprint at last year’s Tokyo Olympic Games. She has earned three rainbow jersey so far, lived up to the expectation expressed by the title of NTK Estate Cycling Goddess.

Sarah Lee is known for her amazing perseverance. She overcomes anaemia and the pain of multiple surgeries, faces challenges with perseverance. At the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, she finished the race in pain after sustaining an injury and placed seventh overall.

Off the field, Sarah Lee also passionate about social activism. During the Covid-19 pandemic, she appeared in a film with other athletes to urge the public to “stay at home fight pandemic together”. She advocates children’s right to play, appointed as Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF HK) Ambassador. In 2018, she was selected as one of Hong Kong’s annual outstanding young persons.

Not only is Sarah Lee one of Hong Kong’s favorite athlete, but her experience is also an inspiration to the general public and an inspirational role model for young people. She recently put her experiences into writing and published a memoir, Every Scar on My Body, in which she used scars from different parts of her body as a theme, shared her stories and insights on the ups and downs of her cycling career with the public.

SAMMY LEUNG
Most Trusted Radio Presenter

Known as the “King of Commercial Radio”, Sammy Leung’s career is not limited as a radio DJ, but also get achievement in radio, film and television. For more than 20 years, he enjoyed high popularity in Hong Kong, and was well known in Pearl River Delta.

Sammy entered the industry in 1994 when he took part in the Commercial Radio’s DJ contest, and has hosted numerous entertainment programmes with his long-time partner DJ Kitty Yuen, and they are famous golden partners. In recent years, Sammy launched a travel programme, joining the reality travel show “Sammy On The Go” with other artists, which won the “Best Non-Drama Programme” at the “TVB Anniversary Awards”. In 2021, Sammy was the star host of TVB’s singing talent show “The Voice”, which was the first programme in Hong Kong television history to use XR (Extended Reality) technology.

Sammy also performs, directs and writes for stage shows and stand-up comedies, expanding into all aspects of entertainment.

Sammy impresses the public with his fun, lively and creative style, and keeps his audience coming back for more, creating an excellent word-of-mouth effect.

THE BRANDS HONG KONG CONSUMERS TRUST THE MOST

The award-winning Trusted Brands that are outlined in the Reader’s Digest 24th annual survey standout among their competitors. During the hardest of times throughout the pandemic, they have continued to build their customers’ trust by consistently responding to their customers’ concerns, by sympathising with their situations and providing the necessary support.

“Any consumer brand that wins the trust of the consumer market has achieved an enviable position – it takes years of careful business planning, execution and nurturing,” says Reader’s Digest Editor-in-Chief, Louise Waterson. “Being able to secure the trust of your customers is an extremely valuable asset, particularly during times of economic and social hardship. Trusted brands live up to their promises and this allows them to enjoy the trust of their customers into the future.”

Brands that have earned the honour to call themselves a Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand have earned the privilege to carry the Trustmark Logo. For consumers, the Trustmark Logo is a trusted sign that helps a consumer recognise quality, value and reliability.

Platinum Awards went to those brands that perform exceptionally, based on consumers’ perception. In the poll, these brands attained scores that exceed those of their nearest competitors. Some of the awardees were:

  • Insurance Company – AIA
  • Private Hospital – Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital
  • Car Park – Wilson Parking
  • Continuing Education Institutes – HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE)

Gold Awards went to brands that had outstanding results, based on the perception of consumers. Some of the brands included in this list were:

  • Air Conditioner – Hitachi
  • Rice – Golden Phoenix
  • Free Newspaper – AM730
  • International School – Yew Chung International School
  • Provident Fund – AIA
  • Eye Surgery Centre – HKSH Healthcare Guy Hugh Chan Refractive Surgery Centre and Eye Surgery Centre, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital
  • Car Park – Link
  • Refrigerator – Hitachi
  • International School – Hong Kong International School


About the survey

The survey is an independently commissioned poll, with the results appearing exclusively in Reader’s Digest Singapore. Leading market research agency Catalyst Research surveyed a representative sample of 8000 individuals from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines to determine which brands consumers trust most.

The survey reveals the brands, products and services that consumers believe in, over more than 50 categories.

Media backgrounder – Hong Kong Most Trusted Brands & Most Trusted Personalities

Please ensure Reader’s Digest Asia is credited in any coverage, thank you.

Laos-Vietnam Railway Project to Link Vientiane with Thakhek

Laos-Vietnam Railway Project to Link Vientiane with Thakhek
The Laos-Vietnam Railway Project will link Vientiane Capital with Thakhek before reaching Vietnam.

The Government of Laos has greenlit a feasibility study for a railway project that would link Vientiane Capital with Thakhek, in Khammouane Province.

Hoshay Food: Yummy Plant-Based Meals For Every Taste Bud

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 July 2022 – Going plant-based does not mean one has to be content with boring and bland food choices, especially with the multitude of offerings that are leading Asian plant-based food manufacturer Hoshay Food has developed.

With more consumers opting for plant-based meals, there is an ever-increasing demand for more choices. From pizzas and burgers to noodles, sushi and curries, Hoshay Food has got it all covered.

Backed by its 26 years of manufacturing experience and state-of-the-art production technology, Hoshay has developed a wide range of nutritious and mouth-watering offerings that have caught the eye of many reputable food establishments.

Well-known eateries that have discerning taste and quality, like Jollibean, Tonichi Tsukemen, Canopy, The Mason Table and Ola Beach Bar, to name a few, have all come to count on Hoshay to cater to their clienteles’ plant-based cravings. While you can find Hoshay’s Tomato Mushroom Meatball at both Jollibean and Canopy, the latter also offers Hoshay’s Mushroom Burger and Crispy Fried Chicken. And if you pop by Lean Bento, they carry a good range of plant-based offerings from Meatball Rice Bento to Unagi Croissant Box.

Hoshay’s multitude of offerings is so broad that it has allowed each of these eateries to incorporate the most fitting dishes into their unique menus. Besides catering to a wide range of taste buds, these minimally-processed plant-based foods are made of ingredients that are rich in nutrition, such as tofu skin and shiitake mushrooms.

“Our commitment to providing a more ethical and more sustainable food alternative has led us to make this promise to our customers, that everything we offer on our plant-based menus now and in future are vegan, high in soy protein, source of highly-digestible plant-based protein, 0mg Cholesterol, free of animal hormones, MSG free, peanut and sesame free,” says Chris Ooi, CEO of Hoshay Food.

For foodies who prefer to dine at home, Hoshay has 12 Italian, Japanese, Thai, Indian and Western recipes. This array of delicious Grab & Go meals can be ready in a wink, saving all that hassle. These convenient and easy-to-prepare meals will soon be available in supermarkets and online stores.

The appeal and versatility of Hoshay’s food range was put to the ultimate test recently, at an event with European restaurant Mason Table. VIP guests were treated to a specially curated menu where they enjoyed a fine-dining experience in a great environment. When paired with the right atmosphere and accompanying beverages, the choice menu of Hoshay Crispy Fried Chicken with mixed salad, Don Unagi, Potato Dumpling Stuffed Mushroom Meatballs and Matcha Mousse Cake simply blew the guests away.

Our VIP diners were amazed at the flavourfulness of Hoshay’s meat-free food selection and even more so with the health aspects and difference it is making by reducing the environmental impact through their plant-based foods.

#HoshayFood

The Clifford Clinic Expands Its Aesthetic Services To Include Unique Acne Treatments

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 July 2022 – The Clifford Clinic adds several unique treatments to their repertoire of existing services to expand the range and variety of aesthetic treatments available to patients. GOLD Photothermal Therapy (PTT) and AGNES acne treatment using the latest technology for acne treatment in Singapore, as well as a unique non-surgical eye bag removal protocol employing the use of radiofrequency energy (RF), are examples of the treatments available.

Utilizing gold nano-shells and a dermatology laser, GOLD PTT modifies the shape and activity level of oil glands to treat acne. Acne is an inflammatory skin condition caused by the clogging of pores by excess oil or dead skin cells and can be worsened by the presence of bacteria, treatments that target the root cause of a pimple outbreak are thus considered permanent solutions for chronic acne.

The Clifford Clinic uses a specialized device available exclusively at the clinic to perform GOLD PTT – the Bellasonic machine. The Bellasonic machine uses a 4 kHz wave to deliver gold nanoparticles into oil glands, a diode and a long pulse laser are subsequently used to heat the gold nanoparticles to cause controlled photothermal (heat energy converted from light) damage to the glands, stopping excess oil production and reducing the bacterial load in the pores. GOLD PTT is very effective for treating cases that do not respond well to topical or oral medical treatments, or for cases where topical or oral medication may not be suitable, such as for patients suffering from pregnancy acne.

AGNES is another unique treatment offered by The Clifford Clinic that directly targets oil glands and is suitable for patients who are sensitive to topical/oral medication. AGNES utilizes an insulated micro-needle to send RF energy directly into pores, AGNES reduces the recurrence of future acne outbreaks by destroying oil glands.

AGNES is a versatile machine that can be applied to treat other medical conditions beyond just acne. Eye bags are a common condition that can be treated using non-surgical or surgical means. The Clifford Clinic offers an effective non-surgical solution for patients who are averse to the idea of going under the knife, or whose condition is not severe enough to warrant surgery.

Unique to The Clifford Clinic, the clinic’s non-surgical eye bag removal protocol combines AGNES and Secret RF (radiofrequency) to achieve better efficacy and desired results. The use of the fixed depth micro-needles of AGNES and the non-insulated microcannulas (fine needles) of Secret RF to deliver RF energy into orbital fat pads of the eye allows for precise and intense ablation of fats at all levels within the eye bag tissue. For patients who are unresponsive to non-surgical eye bag removal treatment or suffer from more severe eye bags, the surgical eye bag removal procedure offered by The Clifford Surgery may be an option worth considering as an eye bag removal surgery may be more well suited to addressing their needs.

A trusted and professional aesthetic clinic specializing in acne treatments, acne scar treatments, and hair transplant in Singapore, The Clifford Clinic has evolved to become a one-stop clinic for a wide range of effective and personalized aesthetic treatments. With over 40 combined years of experience in dermatology as well as reconstructive, plastic, and aesthetics surgery, The Clifford Clinic uses state-of-the-art equipment paired with quality skincare products to help individuals achieve the results they desire. Coupled with non-surgical and minimally invasive aesthetic treatments, The Clifford Clinic is a one-stop center for all hair, body, and dermatological needs.

The Clifford Clinic aims to deliver natural-looking results with low-downtime, but without compromising on quality. As an aesthetic clinic that firmly believes in offering attentive patient care, The Clifford Clinic aspires to provide a pleasant experience that meets the expectations and needs of all their patients.

For more information on The Clifford Clinic and its extensive range of quality services, visit https://cliffordclinic.com/.

Experience The Drea Chong X BEAUTIQUE Daily Rituals Collaboration On iShopChangi

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 July 2022 – From 1 – 31 July, iShopChangi will be featuring one of its most exciting collaborations to-date, boosting its premier shopping destination for exclusives. Singaporean lifestyle influencer, Andrea Chong (@dreachong), has collaborated with BEAUTIQUE by iShopChangi to design an exclusive three-part merchandise range that is matched with some of handpicked skincare favourites in a specially coined Daily Rituals beauty collection. Establishing daily rituals instils a sense of purpose, order and fulfilment in our lives, and this collection is designed to help you achieve just that.

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Two worlds are coming together: Drea Chong and BEAUTIQUE by iShopChangi. There’s never a better time to start up your new daily ritual and reinvigorate your life with beauty products at standout prices that are too hard to miss.

Shop the Drea Chong x BEAUTIQUE Collab on iShopChangi

With the freshest and finest products from the most in-vogue brands around, you’ll be sure to find what you’re looking for on BEAUTIQUE by iShopChangi. The range of merchandise specially crafted by Andrea and her team includes a note book, a tote bag and a vanity pouch.

Enhance your daily rituals with Estée Lauder Blockbuster Set, which features a Revitalising Supreme+ Power Soft Crème 75ml, Advanced Night Repair Synchronised Multi-Recovery Complex 20ml, Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex 15ml, and a 7-piece gift with purchase (worth S$203). Reduced by 54% from its original S$582, cart out this ultimate set of beauty essentials that also comes with an exclusive Daily Rituals Vanity Bag at just S$268. From La Mer, don’t miss out on an impressive 37% discount on a Crème de la Mer Set, bringing the price down from S$886 to just S$560. Plus, with a minimum S$200 and S$350 spend on BEAUTIQUE items, you can take away an exclusive Daily Rituals notebook and tote bag respectively. A S$20 and S$30 BEAUTIQUE by iShopChangi voucher will also be awarded for cart-out values of S$200 and S$350 respectively, which means you have more reasons to indulge in this collection.

For more discounts, lock in the code <RITUALS15> to receive 15% off a minimum spend of S$200 on brands under BEAUTIQUE, capped at S$50, from 18 – 31 July.

But that’s not all! From Clinique and Bobbi Brown to M.A.C and Origins, it’s a brand promo bonanza with complimentary store-exclusive gifts like the Origins Jute Bag and GinZing™ Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturiser up for grabs when you make an in-store purchase at BEAUTIQUE by iShopChangi at #01-262, Jewel Changi Airport.

More deals on iShopChangi

Cash in on extra savings with more promotions and vouchers beyond BEAUTIQUE products. Riding on the mid-year sale high, use the promo code <77FLASH12> and <77FLASH15> from 7-11 July to get 12% and 15% off when you cart out, discount capped at S$50 and S$80 respectively. During the same promotional period, get a 7% iShopChangi cashback voucher on your next purchase when you spend S$1,000 (cashback capped at S$100).

From 1 July to 31 August, you can also be a part of a two-month long Lotte Anniversary Sale and enjoy product discounts up to 30%. Revel in a sitewide two-tiered gift-with-purchase during the promotional period – shoppers will receive a free wine cooler bag when they cart out with a minimum S$300, and for a limited time, we will drop an additional Smoke Whisky Kit for orders worth at least S$1,000.

Non-travellers also stand to win a gold bar weighing 100g when they partake in the Gold Bar Lucky Draw after checking out from iShopChangi with a minimum order of S$100.

Make Great Savings & Spruce Up Your Life

With duty-free deals, exclusive Changi Rewards member offers and incredible discounts available all year-round, iShopChangi is undoubtedly the best place to shop. Travellers can shop between 30 days in advance and up to 12 hours before their flight, and conveniently collect purchases at the Collection Centres located within the departure hall in every terminal at Singapore Changi Airport. Alternatively, they can have it delivered to any residential address in Singapore. Just use the promo code <FLY7> for 7% off!* Non-travellers, meanwhile, can have their products delivered for free islandwide when they spend S$59 or more at the checkout.

*Discount capped at S$50. No min. spend. Limited to 3 redemptions per traveller. Product exclusions and T&Cs apply. Visit ishopchangi.com

About iShopChangi

iShopChangi was launched in 2013 as an extension of Changi Airport’s promise to deliver greater comfort and convenience to travellers in its suite of airport retail offerings. Passengers can browse and purchase tax- and duty-free products across all terminals between 30 days to 12 hours pre-flight on the e-store – and choose to collect their items at Collection Centres within departure, upon arrival or have them delivered free in Singapore. Providing easy access to over 30,000 products across 900 brands and exclusives such as Changi First product launches, the site has since received global recognition with its award for Best Website – Retail Customer Facing at The Moodies: the Airport and Travel Retail Digital Media Awards 2018. In early 2020, the e-commerce store started to retail a selection tax- and duty-absorbed products to Singapore-based residents without the need to fly.

#iShopChangi

MODIFI strengthens Greater China team; appoints Wenlong Huang as General Manager for Mainland China

BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach – 1 July 2022 – Global fintech MODIFI announced the appointment of Wenlong Huang as the General Manager for the Mainland China market. Wenlong Huang joins MODIFI from Tencent – a multinational technology and entertainment conglomerate – where he spearheaded business development for cross-border payment and FX solutions for both WeChat Pay users and B2B customers across more than 60+ countries and regions based out of mainland China.

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With the appointment of Wenlong Huang, MODIFI plans to strengthen its position as a market leader in business payments. He will be working alongside Tony Au, who will focus on the Hong Kong market for MODIFI. Commenting on his appointment, Wenlong Huang said, “China is the largest B2B market in the world and MODIFI’s commitment to the region is unmatched. I’m thrilled to join MODIFI and so excited to expand the business in mainland China – which is the largest B2B market in the world. We are confident to reach win-win by delivering value for our customers.”

Following the launch of a shipment tracking tool last month, MODIFI has reaffirmed its commitment towards building a one-stop platform for business payments and trade management through another C-suite appointment. Luke Tuttle, a former executive from Klarna, has been appointed as the first General Manager for Trade Management Services by MODIFI.

“We are extremely excited to welcome Luke and Wenlong to MODIFI. Both of them are strong leaders with extensive experience building and scaling global high-growth Fintech companies. As the largest exporter of the world and home to some of the most advanced digital platforms, China is already an important market for MODIFI. Wenlong will help us accelerate further our growth of 400% year on year. Luke will drive customer value by providing importers and exporters of all sizes very powerful tools to manage international trade in times of strained supply chains and economic uncertainty.” said Nelson Holzner, MODIFI CEO & Co-Founder.

Luke Tuttle and Wenlong Huang are part of a series of high-caliber senior executive hires for MODIFI. In May, Matthias Hendrichs joined the company from Apple as Chief Commercial Officer followed by Francois Vachon as Chief Financial Officer from Mastercard Payment Services.

About MODIFI:

MODIFI enables global commerce through a platform for business payments and trade management software. With MODIFI, sellers get paid instantly, while their buyers have the option to pay later. Our customers are also able to access a wide range of services that protect them from risk and help them track and manage their shipments, all in one platform.

MODIFI is backed by MAERSK, GFC, Picus Capital, Intesa Sanpaolo and Heliad. Serving thousands of exporters and importers across more than 40 countries, MODIFI is present across Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, the US, the UAE, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, China and Hong Kong.

#MODIFI

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Indonesian President Jokowi Says Putin to Allow Ukraine Wheat Shipments

Indonesian President Joko Widodo meets with Russian President Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) shake hands with Indonesia's President Joko Widodo after press conference at the Kremlin in Moscow on Jun 30, 2022. (Photo: Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool/AFP)

Indonesian President Joko Widodo met with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in Moscow yesterday, successfully negotiating Russia’s agreement to open sea routes for Ukrainian wheat exports.

Hundreds of Relics Found in Champasack Temple Ruins by Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation

A photo of the relics provided by the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation (photo not for sale.)

An investigation organized by the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation has unearthed many rare artifacts at Champasack’s Hong Nang Sida Temple.