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Habitap Launches First-Ever Subscription-Based Smart Home & Office Model, Habitap ONE

  • Revolutionising the way people access homes and offices by making it simple, fuss-free and affordable for all
  • Habitap ONE Home: A flexible pay-per-use subscription, with a cost as low as SGD$3.99 per house unit per month
  • Habitap ONE Office: A subscription based fee as low as SGD$1 per company employee per month and a one-time cost of SGD$800 per hardware reader per door
  • Habitap ONE is the future of smart homes and offices with its integrated cloud-based access management solution

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 September 2021 – Habitap, Asia’s first fully integrated smart living management system today announced the launch of the first-ever subscription-based access management solution, Habitap ONE. Bridging all the current gaps in smart living, Habitap ONE is set to revolutionise the way people access homes and offices with a never before seen future-proofed access management solution. With an intuitive user interface, the cloud-driven platform meets the needs of our fast-changing market for smarter security, making it truly seamless with minimal set-up and low cost of entry for all.

Condominium Management Councils, office building owners, and Managing Agents that implement Habitap One will dramatically see increases in productivity, and savings in costs. Through this subscription-based platform, homes and offices will be able to move away from the complexity of smart living while keeping costs to a minimum. Physical access cards will no longer be required, guest registrations no longer need to be managed manually and waiting time is dramatically reduced through the integrated app.

Franklin Tang, founder of Habitap said, “Habitap is known for providing intelligent cloud-based solutions that offer convenience, connectivity and control in the smart living space. Now, with Habitap ONE, we are excited to reshape the way we interact with the home or office, and bring the ‘smart’ to millions globally. Habitap ONE is truly a future-proofed management solution that aligns with Habitap’s vision to bring the convenience of smart technology to everyone.”

Habitap ONE aims to redefine smart living with one tap by making it simple, fuss-free and affordable for all through subscription-based model.

Habitap ONE caters to Home and Office.

Habitap ONE Home

A flexible pay-per-use subscription, with a cost as low as SGD$3.99 per house unit per month, Habitap ONE Home is an all-in-one management portal, which includes features like Resident Access, Visitor Management, Visitor Web Intercom and Instant Pass, for residents to manage all security and access systems, anytime and anywhere. For SGD$7.99 per home unit per month, Habitap will  provide an Apple iPad* to be used with the Visitor Web Intercom System. With both subscription plans, free installation and technical support are included for the duration of the subscription to ensure seamless maintenance and uninterrupted service.

Habitap ONE’s daily cloud back-ups also ensure data is easily recoverable. Habitap ONE’s  digital access is backed by its own Secure Authentication Technology with the use of QR Codes and/or HID Mobile Access. With sustainability and accessibility in mind, Habitap ONE eliminates the use of physical access cards, hardware maintenance cost and paper-based log books by migrating residential management into one seamless application.

For more information on Habitap ONE Home, visit https://habitap.one/home.html

*Disclaimer: The word marks “Apple” and “iPad” are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. Habitap Pte Ltd and the products and services offered by Habitap Pte Ltd are not endorsed or sponsored by, and are in no way associated with Apple Inc.

 

Habitap ONE Office

Commercial buildings and offices can look to Habitap ONE Office. The app delivers connectivity and convenience with features such as Staff Access, Visitor Access and Visitor Web Intercom to both business owners and building managers.

With a subscription based fee as low as SGD$1 per company employee per month and a one-time cost of SGD$800 per hardware reader per door, Habitap ONE increases productivity with an all-in-one management portal that uses the latest technology. The access management solution also includes real-time updates to ensure that users are attended to promptly with 24/7 hour support. With free installation and software support included for the duration of the subscription, Habitap ONE brings all building management essentials into one mobile app.

For more information on Habitap ONE Office, visit https://habitap.one/office.html

Please refer to the press release and the high-res images of Habitap ONE in the link below: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hojlgv11nm78mxw/AABMJOlzeNTZ7RmACNfwtPkza?dl=0

About Habitap

Habitap is Asia’s first fully integrated smart living management system, a Super App that seamlessly combines smart controls, community management and lifestyle offerings into a single platform.

Harnessing the latest technologies in Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence and more, Habitap integrates live, work, and play functions in a single app and even across different properties, to allow users to experience greater convenience and unparalleled connectivity and control. Habitap continues to pioneer new forms of smart living solutions for homeowners, offices and communities.

In 2021, Habitap launched Habitap ONE, the first-ever subscription-based access management solution which aims to revolutionise the way people access homes and offices, making it truly seamless with minimal set-up and low cost of entry for all.

https://habitap.one/index.html

#Habitap

The Club and Citibank Join Hands to Launch Points Conversion Program Along With Extra Clubpoints Offer

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 September 2021 – HKT’s loyalty program and digital ventures arm – The Club and Citibank Hong Kong jointly announce the launch of their Points Conversion Program. Enabled by open Application Programming Interface (API), the program allows eligible Citi credit cardholders to convert Citi Points to Clubpoints through The Club’s platform, bringing more convenience and flexibility to cardholders’ daily spending and drawing both HKT and Citibank one step closer to consumers’ flexible and autonomous digital lifestyle. During the promotion period, The Club members can earn a total of up to 20,000 extra Clubpoints through the Points Conversion Program.

 

Mr. Alan Tsui, CEO of HKT’s Loyalty, Digital and Analytics division said, “I am excited to collaborate with Citibank to introduce this Points Conversion Program enabling Citibank’s customers to have an elevated experience of The Club’s unparalleled rewards from smartphones to flight tickets. This marks another milestone in The Club’s efforts to expand our loyalty and digital ecosystem following our points transfer partnership with a renowned loyalty program from the hospitality industry earlier this year. We are constantly exploring new collaborations with partners from different industries to bring exciting experiences and flexible rewards for The Club members.”

 

Mr. Lawrence Li, Head of Cards and Unsecured Lending of Citibank Hong Kong said, “Citibank Hong Kong has always been dedicated to pushing forward the momentum of open API development. Ever since we became the first bank in Hong Kong to launch an open API platform in 2017, we have been utilizing API technology extensively to elevate clients’ digital experience. In recent years, telecommunications services, mobile banking, and a seamless online-to-offline (O2O) consumption experience have become an indispensable part of consumers’ daily lives. By collaborating with HKT, one of the city’s major telecommunications service providers, we hope to expand the reach of our API-enabled points conversion program to HKT’s digital ventures arm, The Club, to widen both of our clients’ consumption networks and further enhance their digital experience in dining, shopping, entertainment and travelling while offering them all kinds of rewards at the same time. This strategic partnership also brings new opportunities to deepen our existing client relationships, and we look forward to collaborating with HKT further and exploring the application of digital technologies to more areas.”

Points Conversion along with extra Clubpoints offer1

 

Starting from today until December 31, 2021, cardholders of designated Citi credit cards2 can convert their Citi Points to Clubpoints directly at The Club’s website or in the app to enjoy a series of shopping, entertainment and travel rewards and experiences. Eligible cardholders can convert through the Points Conversion program only once per day3, and transactions eligible for the extra Clubpoints offer range from 1,050 Clubpoints to 5,250 Clubpoints, earning up to 2,500 Clubpoints per transaction. Throughout the four-month promotion period, members can earn a total of up to 20,000 extra Clubpoints, equivalent to HK$4,000 in shopping value that can be used at Club Shopping4.

 

Extra Clubpoints Offer

(first two transactions per calendar month)

 

Clubpoints converted per transaction

Extra Clubpoints entitled

Upon 1,050 Clubpoints

300 Clubpoints

Upon 2,100 Clubpoints

800 Clubpoints

Upon 5,250 Clubpoints

2,500 Clubpoints

 

Pay with 50% less Clubpoints at Club Shopping for a limited time

 

To celebrate this partnership, from September 1 to December 31, 2021, the deduction rate at Club Shopping on purchases paid through deducting Clubpoints will be reduced from the original 10 Clubpoints = HKD1 to 5 Clubpoints = HKD1, meaning that members can use 50% fewer Clubpoints for their purchases at Club Shopping. This new rate is open to every The Club member and is not limited to Citi cardholders.

 

For more details on The Club x Citi Points Conversion Program, please visit theclub.com.hk/en/our-partners/citibank and citibank.hk/hkt.

 

For more information about The Club, please visit https://theclub.com.hk or call The Club hotline on +852 183 3000.

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1.   The extra Clubpoints offer is on a first-come-first-served basis for the first 2,000 cardholders each calendar month. Only the first two transactions per eligible cardholder that converted at least 1,050 Clubpoints or above per calendar month will be rewarded with up to 5,000 extra Clubpoints per calendar month during the promotion period.

2.   The rate may vary by credit card type and may change from time to time. The exact Citi points required for redemption are based on the redemption rate displayed at The Club online platform at the time of redemption.

3.   Each transaction must convert a minimum of 525 Clubpoints, and is capped at a maximum of 5,250 Clubpoints.

4.   From September 1 to December 31, 2021, the deduction rate at Club Shopping on purchases paid through deducting Clubpoints will be adjusted to 5 Clubpoints = HKD1. 

About HKT

HKT (SEHK: 6823) is Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications service provider and a leading innovator. Its fixed-line, broadband, mobile communication and media entertainment services offer a unique quadruple-play experience. HKT meets the needs of the Hong Kong public and local and international businesses with a wide range of services including local telephony, local data and broadband, international telecommunications, mobile, media entertainment, enterprise solutions and other telecommunications businesses such as customer premises equipment sales, outsourcing, consulting and contact centers.

HKT is the first local mobile operator to launch a true 5G network with differentiated value-added services. Backed by its substantial holding of 5G spectrum across all bands and a robust and extensive fiber backhaul infrastructure, HKT is committed to providing comprehensive 5G network coverage across the city.

HKT delivers end-to-end integrated solutions employing emerging technologies such as 5G, cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the digital transformation of enterprises and contribute to Hong Kong’s development into a smart city.

Riding on its massive loyal customer base, HKT has also built a digital ecosystem integrating its loyalty program, e-commerce, travel, insurance, FinTech and HealthTech services. The ecosystem deepens HKT’s relationship with its customers thereby enhancing customer retention and engagement.

For more information, please visit www.hkt.com.

About The Club


The Club is HKT’s customer loyalty program and digital ventures arm. Anyone can join the program for free and enjoy the rewards, privileges, and services such as online shopping, travel, insurance, and CSR. Members can earn Clubpoints from spending through The Club’s digital services, designated HKT affiliate services, or partnered merchants. Clubpoints can be used to redeem rewards or deduct spending on the various The Club digital services. For more information about The Club, please visit theclub.com.hk or call The Club hotline at +852 183 3000.

About Citi


Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com | Twitter: @Citi | YouTube: www.youtube.com/citi | Blog: http://blog.citigroup.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/citi | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/citi

#Citi #HKT #TheClub

Drug-Dependent People Receive Johnson & Johnson Vaccines

Somsanga Drug Rehabilitation Center Provides Covid-19 Vaccinations

Vientiane Capital authorities will administer Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccinations to over a thousand persons with drug dependence.

Local Financial Advisor First-Ever Singaporean to Join Global Organization’s 2022 Leadership Team

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 September 2021 – The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) appoints Carol Kheng, ChFC, Secretary of its 2022 Executive Committee. The first Singaporean member of the global leadership team, Kheng will take office Sept. 1, 2021, joining four other financial services leaders in supporting financial professionals as they reach new levels of success at each stage of their career.

Carol Kheng, ChFC, is the first Singaporean member to join MDRT’s Executive Committee and is poised to propel members to increasing levels of success throughout their entire career journey, through MDRT’s Family of Brands.

Kheng is a private wealth consultant with Prudential Assurance Company Singapore, where she was the founding member and chairperson of Prudential’s MDRT club. A 23-year MDRT member, Kheng’s proficiency in wealth consulting has merited her one Court of the Table (COT) qualification, a coveted honor for top performers in the MDRT organization, while her extensive MDRT volunteerism includes roles as Divisional Vice President of the Global Conference Program General Arrangements Division, Divisional Vice President of the Practice Management Division and Chair of the Annual Meeting ConneXion Zone Committee. Kheng is also a Gold Knight of the MDRT Foundation and served on its Board of Trustees. 

As Secretary, Kheng will focus on driving holistic support for the financial services profession worldwide, to help professionals reach new levels of peak performance at every level. Together with the Executive Committee, Kheng will focus on providing continued resources to the growing Southeast Asian membership base and pushing for increased connectivity and engagement across MDRT’s global membership.

“Since spearheading Prudential’s MDRT club in 2005, I’ve seen first-hand the value-add MDRT provides individual advisors and the profession as a whole, and I consider it an absolute honor to be nominated as the first-ever Singaporean Executive Committee member,” Kheng said. “As we continue navigating the impact of the pandemic, both in Singapore and worldwide, it’s my goal to ensure all members have the resources they need to continue feeling supported and uplifted – so they can lead their practice and clients to prosperity – no matter where they are in their career.”

MDRT’s 2022 initiatives will focus on equipping and empowering members to reach new career highs via the MDRT Family of Brands. From MDRT to the MDRT Academy and MDRT Global Services, members will have access to a shared learning culture and proven strategies for success at every stage of their career, empowering them to live more rewarding personal and professional lives and accelerate their success.

 

Kheng joins President Randy Scritchfield, CFP, LUTCF, a 37-year member; First Vice President Peggy Tsai, RFP, CCFP, a 20-year member; Second Vice President Gregory Gagne, ChFC, a 22-year member; and Immediate Past President Ian Green, Dip PFS, a 23-year member. The 2022 Executive Committee is committed to elevating new advisors, keeping experienced advisors reaching for more and accelerating leadership growth. 

About MDRT

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), The Premier Association of Financial Professionals®, is a global, independent association of the world’s leading life insurance and financial services professionals from more than 500 companies in 70 nations and territories. MDRT members demonstrate exceptional professional knowledge, strict ethical conduct and outstanding client service. MDRT membership is recognized internationally as the standard of excellence in the life insurance and financial services business. For more information, please visit https://www.mdrt.org/ and follow them on Twitter @MDRtweet.

#MillionDollarRoundTable #MDRT

Laos Confirms 274 New Cases of Covid-19

Laotian Times Covid-19 Update

Laos has confirmed 274 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 15,283.

CPA Australia and MIA collaborate to improve understanding of company annual reports

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 1 September 2021 – CPA Australia and the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) have collaborated to update two important resources for improving the financial literacy of Malaysian investors and businesses; “A Guide to Understanding Annual Reports: Malaysian Listed Companies” and “A Guide to Understanding Auditing and Assurance: Malaysian Listed Companies.”

 

The two guides have been updated to reflect developments in reporting over the past seven years, including changes in non-financial reporting (such as the Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance 2021 and International Integrated Reporting Framework) and auditor reporting requirements.

 

CPA Australia Malaysia Country Head Priya Terumalay said the growing complexity of annual reports and auditor’s reports highlights the importance of educating users so that they can extract meaning and value from these documents.

 

“The ability to understand the financial health of a company is a vital skill for investors, entrepreneurs, managers and other business stakeholders. It enables them to identify promising opportunities and avoid undue risks, resulting in more strategic economic decisions.

 

“The framework for reporting and the requirements for auditing and assurance have evolved in tandem with an increasingly complex global business environment. These guides provide much needed clarification and explanation of annual reports and auditor’s reports,” said Priya.

 

MIA Chief Executive Officer Dr. Nurmazilah Dato’ Mahzan prioritised the growing need for financial literacy to support sustainable economic development. “As the national accountancy body that puts nation building at the forefront, MIA recognises the need to educate shareholders and other providers of capital who are not conversant in financial reporting standards, auditing and assurance matters as well as certain rules and regulations affecting the financial statements.”

 

To further improve corporate reporting towards enhanced business sustainability, Dr. Nurmazilah highlighted the key new development of value reporting, which is the formation of the Value Reporting Foundation and ongoing work on the convergence of integrated reporting and sustainability reporting.

 

“The end result of value reporting will be more comparable, consistent and reliable information that enables more holistic decision making by businesses and investors. The move towards value reporting will also facilitate adoption and disclosure of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) matters, including climate change risks which are emerging as the biggest future risk to the sustainability and survival of businesses and society,” Nurmazilah said.

 

The 2021 edition of the “Guide to Understanding Annual Reports: Malaysia Listed Companies” provides an overview of financial statements and a glossary of financial terminology, among other insights. This is particularly relevant during company reporting season when investors are reviewing their investments and making decisions based on their ability to read what’s behind the numbers.

 

The 2021 edition of the “Guide to Understanding Auditing and Assurance: Malaysian Listed Companies” is a plain language guide for shareholders and other stakeholders who are not experts in auditing and assurance, to help them better understand information they receive from auditors about their companies.

 

About CPA Australia

CPA Australia is one of the world’s largest accounting bodies, with more than 168,000 members working in 100 countries and regions and supported by 19 offices globally. Our core services to members include education, training, technical support and advocacy. Employees and members work together with local and international bodies to represent the views and concerns of the profession to governments, regulators, industries, academia and the community. Visit cpaaustralia.com.au

About the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)

Established under the Accountants Act 1967, MIA is the national accountancy body that regulates, develops, supports and enhances the integrity, status and interests of the profession in Malaysia. MIA accords the Chartered Accountant Malaysia or “C.A. (M)” designation. Working closely alongside businesses, MIA connects its membership to a wide range of information resources, events, professional development and networking opportunities.

Presently, there are more than 36,500 members making their strides in businesses across all industries in Malaysia and around the world.

MIA’s international outlook and connections are reflected in its membership of regional and international professional organisations such as the ASEAN Federation of Accountants (AFA), and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). For more information on MIA, visit www.mia.org.my

#CPAAustralia #MalaysianInstituteofAccountants

Laos-China Railway to be Green, Low-Carbon Railway

Laos-China Railway to be green and low-carbon

The China Southern Power Grid Company has completed the installation of electricity transmission poles along the Laos-China Railway, saying the railway will be a green, low-carbon electrified railway.

Heavy Rain Forecast For Parts of Laos This Week

Rainy weather forecast for Laos

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for some parts of the country this week with floods and landslides expected to occur.