The Lao government has allocated USD 102 million toward petrol companies in order to address the ongoing fuel crisis.
Kerry Logistics Network’s Investor Relations Excellence Reaffirmed By Top Institutional Investor Rankings for the Seventh Year Running
Kerry Logistics Network and its key executives ranked first among both overall small & midcap and rest of Asia companies in all categories, including:
- Best CEO – William Ma
- Best CFO – Ellis Cheng
- Best Investor Relations Professional – Iris Tsang
- Best Investor Relations Program
- Best ESG
William Ma, Group Managing Director of Kerry Logistics Network, said, “We are privileged to have the continued support from the Institutional Investor community, and are delighted by our first-place rankings this year across all five categories. Our team’s rapport with investors, analysts and fund managers has been particularly evident during the past year. And as Kerry Logistics Network started a new chapter in its journey, we believe these relationships will be critical for our future growth, supported by their insight and resources. Looking ahead, we will continue to value, build and reinforce our investor relations, by further stepping up our efforts and applying best practices to keep the investment community and our shareholders up to date and well-informed, and to take note of and respond to stakeholders’ questions and concerns in our bid to maximise our corporate value.”
Institutional Investor‘s 2022 All-Asia (ex-Japan) Executive Team rankings were the results of voting from 4,854 investment professionals at 1,612 financial services firms, including buy-side analysts, money managers and sell-side researchers at securities firms and financial institutions that cover the region. Since 2016, Kerry Logistics Network has landed a place in Institutional Investor‘s list of “Most Honored Companies”, a designation which is given to those that achieve a weighted score of 15 or more points across the five categories.
About Kerry Logistics Network Limited (Stock Code 0636.HK)
Kerry Logistics Network is an Asia-based, global 3PL with a highly diversified business portfolio and the strongest coverage in Asia. It offers a broad range of supply chain solutions from integrated logistics, international freight forwarding (air, ocean, road, rail and multimodal), industrial project logistics, to cross-border e-commerce, last-mile fulfilment and infrastructure investment.
With a global presence across 59 countries and territories, Kerry Logistics Network has established a solid foothold in half of the world’s emerging markets. Its diverse infrastructure, extensive coverage in international gateways and local expertise span across the Mainland of China, India, Southeast Asia, the CIS, Middle East, LATAM and other locations.
Kerry Logistics Network generated a revenue of over HK$81 billion in 2021 and is the largest international logistics company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
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National Assembly Suggests Extending Visa Duration to Attract Tourists
The Vice President of the National Assembly proposes extending visas for visitors in order to revive tourism following the effects of Covid-19.
PM: 700 Million Liters of Fuel Smuggled into Laos Every Year
Over 700 million liters of fuel is smuggled into Laos every year according to Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh.
HK Local Start-up “OneDay” One-stop Cross-regional Real Estate Online Transaction Platform
Riding The Wave Of Vietnam’s Growth to Seize Emigration and Overseas Investment Opportunities
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 June 2022 – Local start-up “OneDay” officially launched “OneDay Vietnam”, and is entering the Vietnamese real estate market. As a one-stop cross-regional real estate online transaction platform, OneDay provides both local and overseas residential, industrial, and commercial building units, shops, land, and parking spaces for lease or sale. Powered by a fast and flexible platform, OneDay provides lightning-quick location-based proximity search features, such as nearby hospitals, supermarkets, and schools, as well as 70+ search filters for users to choose from. This way, anyone can quickly and easily find real estate opportunities in both Hong Kong and Vietnam for investment or self-use all with the convenience of a single mobile app in hand. This also paves the way for global real estate agents and owners to expand their international customer base via a broader and more efficient listing platform.
OneDay helps make relocating abroad easier
Moving abroad and finding a suitable foreign residence can be both challenging and stressful. Other websites that offer overseas properties fail to meet the residential needs of the public since they only cater to those looking to buy or sell. But OneDay is helping make relocating much easier since it caters to users looking to buy, sell, as well as rent, and lease. This offering helps satisfy every demand for overseas property, which is important, especially during the recent waves of emigration. With super-fast built-in GPS capabilities and helpful location-based proximity search features that are all natively integrated into the app, users can search for real estate in any area and see nearby hospitals, supermarkets, schools, and other amenities including the distance those amenities are from the property they are looking at. With 70+ search & filter settings, OneDay users can save time and money when searching for their ideal place.
The rapid development in Southeast Asia generated huge market potential in Vietnam
In recent years, Southeast Asia has experienced spectacular growth and attracted huge investments from enterprises from around the world. Among the countries in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is perceived as one of the most promising markets in the region with a GDP growth rate that continues to exceed that of China and ranks among the top of the world. In the first quarter of 2022, Vietnam’s export value has increased by nearly 16%, while the housing prices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, etc., continuously increase by 5 to 10% per year. Spotting the business opportunity, OneDay set up its branch in Vietnam and launched “OneDay Vietnam” in April 2022 to capitalize on the growth wave. To meet the global demand for Vietnam real estate, OneDay has focused on three urban markets: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Yangang. Not only is the OneDay team familiar with popular Vietnamese locations and real estate agents, but they can also provide itineraries as well as further information to help customers search, find and plan easily.
A keen sense of the market and a deep understanding of world trends allows OneDay’s team to provide the best service
Jason Cheng, founder of Hodfords, realized as early as the year 2000 that the future was going to be a digital world. To help aid both enterprises and the public navigate the digital age, Jason started a software program development company called Hodfords (https://www.hodfords.com/). Jason founded OneDay in 2018 and built the platform to help people find their desired real estate with high efficiency. Having a keen marketing sense, Jason understood the size limitations of the Hong Kong real estate market and therefore looked further abroad and took a fancy to the huge development and potential of Vietnam’s real estate market. To handle the business, Jason used to commute between Hong Kong and Vietnam to work closely with Nguyen Van Sam, a senior programmer based in Vietnam. In 2021, Jason teamed up with his British friend, Gavin Adam, who has more than 20 years of experience in information technology, to expand his business to the United Kingdom, setting up a presence in 3 hubs globally. During the expansion into Vietnam, the business has successfully grown from 3 full-time employees to more than 100 within a year.

Jason Cheng, founder of OneDay, said “I hope that the mobile app OneDay will become a premier global real estate transaction platform, and by connecting real estate agents with clients and landlords with tenants around the world, the flow of information and global real estate transactions will be facilitated.” OneDay first started operating in Hong Kong in 2018 and as of January 2022, “OneDay HK” attracts up to 500,000 average monthly visitors to its platform. Besides the Hong Kong market, OneDay is also actively expanding into additional markets to provide real estate options in the UK, Japan, Australia, Cambodia, and China. OneDay wants to focus primarily on the development of the Southeast Asian market and hopes to become the leading real estate transaction app in popular regions such as the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia.
About OneDay
Founded in 2018, OneDay is a robust, scalable, cloud-based property search engine providing a one-stop cross-regional platform for real estate transactions. OneDay aims to provide the latest news on various types of properties in different regions, offer a broader listing platform for real estate agents and owners, and aid the public to find properties around the world for investment or rental purposes with high efficiency.
Hong Kong Official Website: www.oneday.com.hk
Vietnam Official Website: www.oneday.com.vn
About OneDay Founder
Founder – Jason Cheng
Jason Cheng is a graduate of the University of Oxford in the UK and has an impressive CV spanning both innovation and technology careers as well as music.
In Jason’s innovation and technology career, he established the software development company “Hodfords” in 2000 and cooperated with MTR, Employees Retraining Board, Lenovo, and other organizations and international companies. In 2018, Jason established a one-stop cross-regional real estate platform “OneDay”.
In Jason’s music path, he released two music albums in 2006 and 2018 respectively and donated all the profit to charity. In 2012, Jason collaborated with well-known musician Hanjin Tan, and participated in the Cape Town Jazz Festival, while the internationally renowned band Earth, Wind and Fire was also a participant. Also, Jason has collaborated with numerous international artists, including Anton Delecca (Australia), Alexia Gardner (Shanghai), Blaine Whittaker (Australia), Khalil Fong (Hong Kong), etc.
Jason Cheng Music YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JasonChengPianoPlayer
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Government of Laos to Value State Assets
The Government of Laos is considering engaging an international consulting firm to determine the value of state assets, particularly those pertaining to natural resources.
AIA Singapore and SMU to pilot a new Actuarial Science Work-Study Elective to support nation’s efforts in integrating university students into the wider industry, business and social ecosystem
The 20-weeks work-study elective provides actuarial science students a head start in their careers
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 27 June 2022 – AIA Singapore and Singapore Management University (SMU) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the first work-study elective for Actuarial Science (ACS) students under the School of Economics.

The collaboration to provide students with valuable on-the-job training experiences in actuarial science was formalised with the signing of the MoU by Professor Hoon Hian Teck, Dean of SMU School of Economics and Ms Lee Pei Shan, Chief Actuary of AIA Singapore. The ceremony was witnessed by AIA employees, management staff from the university in the presence of the current Actuarial Science cohort, representatives from FIS, Singapore Actuarial Society, and Institute and Faculty of Actuaries as well as ACS alumnus.
“The SMU Actuarial Science programme has produced several successful actuaries since its launch, providing aspiring actuaries with a well-rounded solid foundation towards their future careers, be it in a conventional actuarial field or any fields that might require analytical skills or general business knowledge. We are delighted to be partnering with SMU to support the development of actuaries in Singapore and nurture the next generation of professionals,” said, Ms Lee Pei Shan, Chief Actuary of AIA Singapore.
The new work-study elective supports efforts by the Institute of Banking & Finance (IBF) in upskilling and transforming the workforce. As the programme’s first anchor partner, AIA Singapore aims to provide students with opportunities to develop relevant skills to thrive in this competitive and dynamic industry.
The apprenticeship will run for 20 weeks, equipping students under the new Industry Integration (II) Track in the Actuarial Science programme who are eager to pursue their professional careers in the actuarial field after graduation.
Ms Aileen Tan, Chief Human Resource Officer of AIA Singapore, said, “In today’s business environment we have had to evolve and innovate in response to technology advancement, and changing customer and distributor needs and expectations. Our actuaries have been navigating these changes and helping the company to drive growth whilst managing cost pressures. The role of our actuarial leaders is key in helping us drive this transformational change and identifying opportunities amidst all these challenges. This partnership also supports the national priority of growing our local talent pool by developing good skills and capabilities within the financial industry.”
As part of their track requirement work-study elective, selected students will get to learn industry best practices from professionals in the actuarial science department at AIA Singapore where they will be exposed to actuarial functions such as product pricing, valuation of insurance liabilities, capital management and reinsurance, gaining greater exposure to the industry and cultivating a greater understanding of real-world practices.
Highlights of the Work-Study Elective include:
- Acquiring relevant actuarial science work experience and skills.
- Exposure to a range of real-world actuarial practices covering product pricing, valuation of insurance liabilities and reinsurance.
- Competitive Internship Stipends and Benefits.
This will be the first collaboration between AIA Singapore and SMU.
Professor Hoon Hian Teck, Dean of Singapore Management University (SMU) School of Economics, said, “Our curriculum constantly seeks to blend theory with the real world. This valued collaboration with AIA Singapore represents our commitment towards deepening the University’s engagement with industry, ensuring the skills gained by our students are in tune with the demands of the market. The opportunity to glean insights from AIA leaders and professionals during the programme will stand our graduates in good stead to thrive in their future careers in the actuarial field.”
Education Professor Kwong Koon Shing, Director of Actuarial Science Programme, Singapore Management University (SMU) School of Economics said, “As one of the leading insurance companies in Singapore, AIA Singapore takes on the social responsibility for providing practical training to the next generation of actuaries. We are highly honoured to partner AIA Singapore to launch this elective which interlaces academic learning with structured on-the-job training. Under this collaboration, SMU students will gain higher exposure to insurance industry, better connections, and more practical working experience before starting their careers.”
AIA Singapore is committed to being an employer of choice and is constantly investing in employee-first initiatives, fostering growth and nurturing an inclusive culture to provide employees with opportunities to grow. The insurer was recently ranked amongst LinkedIn’s Top Companies in Singapore for 2022 and has also won the prestigious Best Employee Insurance Provider (Gold) Award presented by HR Vendors of the Year for the 16th consecutive year, reinforcing its leadership position in protecting the holistic health and wellness needs of its employees as well as the Singapore workforce.
Actuarial Science students from SMU can register their interest with their professors, applications will open in August 2022. For more information on the work-study programme, please contact undergrad_econs@smu.edu.sg.
About AIA
The business that is now AIA was first established in Shanghai more than a century ago in 1919. It is a market leader in Asia (ex-Japan) based on life insurance premiums and holds leading positions across the majority of its markets. It had total assets of US$340 billion as of 31 December 2021.
AIA meets the long-term savings and protection needs of individuals by offering a range of products and services including life insurance, accident and health insurance and savings plans. The Group also provides employee benefits, credit life and pension services to corporate clients. Through an extensive network of agents, partners and employees across Asia, AIA serves the holders of more than 39 million individual policies and over 16 million participating members of group insurance schemes.
AIA Group Limited is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the stock code “1299” with American Depositary Receipts (Level 1) traded on the over-the-counter market (ticker symbol: “AAGIY”).
Notes:
1. Hong Kong SAR refers to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
2. Macau SAR refers to Macau Special Administrative Region.
Fynance Launches Its Pay Later Services for Supply Chain Financing
Fynance is a recently launched supply chain financing company with the vision to help small to medium businesses grow their company through their innovative way of providing cash flow.
Maintaining a healthy cash flow is one of the top challenges for small and growing businesses in Malaysia. Companies juggle cash from customers to pay for stock, employees, and expenses. In many cases, money from profits is insufficient to reinvest and grow the businesses further while settling outstanding payments.
This vision behind Fynance was inspired by the experiences of Fynance co-founder Samuel Wong. During his time in the United States, Wong started several businesses there with the assistance of similar financing companies targeted at empowering businesses and other financial startups with improved cash flow sustainability.
When Wong moved back to Malaysia, he wanted to give businesses locally the same opportunities that were available to him in the US. He aimed to create something fast and efficient so that cash is readily available to businesses, allowing them to leverage on business opportunities instead of turning them down due to cash flow limitations.
The benefits of Fynance Pay Later solutions may vary from business to business. For example, some businesses may require the liquidity to invest in more stock, whereas others may need the extra cash to invest in machinery to produce more efficiently.
To apply for the Pay Later financing, businesses simply need to sign up on our platform via our website fynance.io and upload some financial documentation and company details. The Fynance team will then determine how much of their invoices from suppliers we are willing to fund after we do our credit checks. Upon approval, businesses can then utilize the service to pay their suppliers and gradually settle their repayment with Fynance in flexible installments.
Fynance Pay Later also gives registered suppliers the option of selling us their receivables so they can have access to cash instantly.
ABOUT FYNANCE
Fynance is a technology-focused supply chain financing company with an innovative way of funding our clients to enable them to maximize their cash flow. Supply chain financing is a term that describes a third party facilitating an exchange between a buyer and seller by paying the seller on behalf of the customer.
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