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SoundWave: The New ‘Brilliance 3’ Assessment Tool Is Revolutionizing Communication in the Workplace

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 13 January 2022 – SoundWave is transforming the way individuals and organizations alike approach verbal communication through the power of Brilliance 3. The launch of its latest assessment tool—the Brilliance 3 Communication Styles Assessment—is a quick and useful insight for people to understand their preferred way to talk, and how their style of communication works in their office and team dynamic. Communication is a straightforward yet complex process so the tool’s objective is to simplify it, highlighting the strengths of people in the way that they talk.

 

Participants who have made use of the tool report being more conscious of their verbal productivity, having a deeper understanding of how they talk, and are more intentional in fostering a habit of effective and efficient communication. It has been proven time and time again that communication is the key to a harmonious and successful relationship between co-workers, subordinates, and superiors. Some interesting key facts that the data shows include the prevalence of ‘to challenge’ as one of the dominant voices for men as compared to women. Of the nine voices, to Probe, to Critique and to Correct are the truly edgy and socially risky voices; on average, they are heard as the dominant voice only 6% of the time.

 

According to SoundWave, everyone has nine voices that we use to talk—our verbal strategies. While we make use of all these voices in our day-to-day interactions, all of us differ in our preferences of voices. The SoundWave Brilliance 3 Assessment ranks your top three preferred voices, giving you an overview you on how you think, feel, and behave, and how you can service your voices better to communicate your intended impact. Brilliance 3 uses frameworks, detailed explanations, and concrete data to assess and delineate each and every participant’s assessment results. The tool helps in resolving challenges in communication so individuals, as well as groups, can collaborate more—cultivating a more productive and positive working environment. Through Brilliance 3, SoundWave aims to deliver actionable outcomes so participants can maximize their skills to its fullest potential. By knowing how to deal and converse with a specific type of person, there is very little room or no room left at all, for any misunderstanding or conflict.

The company has seen constant waves of success since the release of Brilliance 3. A recent development is the book that was launched in September 2021, complementing Brilliance 3 Assessment. Titled 9 Voices: Own Your Conversation, the free e-book is about the nine voices that SoundWave has identified in its profiles; it explores the nuances behind people’s voices and delves deeper into the various types of communication styles and clusters that reflect one’s way of conversing.

 

Within a year of its launch, more than 1,000 individuals have undergone the Brilliance 3 Assessment. Many participants have shared their testimonials, proving the effectiveness of the tool in shaping the way they should communicate. It has provided them with insights and learnings that helped them understand how they can use the different verbal strategies to adapt their talk in bringing forward ideas and influencing others. It proved itself to be incredibly useful, especially to the people who find difficulty in knowing the right way to listen and talk with the people at work. With Brilliance 3 gaining traction so quickly, the company has since then been committed in providing individuals and organizations with smart tools that significantly help improve one’s communication approach and overall performance in numerous aspects.

 

About the Company

SoundWave is a global assessment and consultancy firm based in Bristol, UK. We help organisations solve wicked problems through the power of conversation. Our suite of innovative tools and frameworks provides insights and development expertise on how you talk and listen through data. We take a process-driven approach that focuses on helping you to understand how your communication skills and your preferred style of communication impacts and influences the people around you, enabling them or limiting their performance.

 

SoundWave reveals not only your preferred style of communication, but also how others perceive you in the way you communicate— whether it is with your team members, managers or other stakeholders. Our assessments include the popular and affordable Brilliance 3, Self-Perception Assessment, and 360 Leadership Assessment for a holistic overview on the way you talk, and how it impacts the way others think, feel and behave. We understand that effective business communication is challenging, and our SoundWave reports offer insights that reveal the opportunities to improve your communication skills further. Learn more at https://www.soundwave.global/

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World Bank Predicts 4.5 Percent Economic Growth for Laos in 2022

Lao Economy Set to Recover if Threats Can Be Contained
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The World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report suggests Laos will see economic growth of 4.5 percent in 2022 and 4.8 percent in 2023.

Eric Cantona Launches New Travel Brand, Looking Fc Curating Trips To The World’s Most Iconic Football Clubs

In Partnership With DHARMA, The Startup Bringing The Passion Economy To The Travel Space

LONDON, UK – African Media Agency – 12 January 2022 – Sporting legend Eric Cantona has launched Looking FC (www.lookingfc.com), a collection of football trips for passionate football fans to experience the world and its cities through its football communities, in partnership with innovative travel startup Dharma.

 

Looking FC by Eric Cantona. The most passionate football trips on earth.

I love the kind of football that makes your heart pound and the stadium shake. Our idea was to create the most passionate football trips on earth, with charisma and soul. Everything today is optimised for price – we wanted to optimise for passion.” Eric Cantona said.

 

Based on the Looking For documentary series produced by Cantona and his brothers (Canto Bros Production), each 4-day trip is uniquely crafted by Cantona himself. The trips all culminate with a Game Day experience seated in the passion section of iconic stadiums for big League and Champions League matches. In the lead up to the game, the trips feature unique experiences such as fan chant workshops with superfans, street art walks with historians, and tactics briefings with leading journalists.

 

Eric Cantona continues: “If you are a Manchester United fan, watching a game at Old Trafford is a dream. But that’s only one part of the story –  have you heard of FC United and what they stand for? Do you know the chants of Stretford End? Beyond its artistic beauty, do you know the significance of the Marcus Rashford mural to the local community? This is the essence of football, whether you are in Liverpool, Buenos Aires, or Casablanca. These trips are for those who still believe in passion and want to go deeper into their love of football.”

 

Manchester (United), Buenos Aires (Boca), Liverpool (Liverpool), Milan (Inter), Madrid (Real Madrid), Barcelona (Barca), Paris (PSG), Lisbon (Sporting), and Casablanca (Raja) are the nine trips that will be featured this season, with thrilling fixtures on the calendar including a Liverpool v Manchester United at Anfield, a Real Madrid v FC Barcelona El Clásico at Bernabeu, and a PSG v Marseille Le Classique at the Parc des Princes. Each signature itinerary is designed for groups but is also bookable privately for friends and families.

 

In line with Cantona’s persona, Looking FC also takes a people, planet, profit approach. It has announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Common Goal, donating 1% of its revenue to supporting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Initiative. Each trip is built with an emphasis on supporting local businesses and all trips are carbon offset through Thrust Carbon.

 

To launch Looking FC, football legend Cantona partnered with DHARMA, a disruptive travel startup that builds travel brands for the passion economy. Backed by the likes of Pernod Ricard and Loop, the global Marketing agency for Red Bull and Porsche, Dharma, an ABTA member, has previously launched travel verticals with iconic people and brands such as Equinox (New York), Bitso (Mexico City), and Culture Trip (London).

 

“Eric represents the authenticity and soul that 3B+ football fans crave around the world. We believe the future of travel will be driven by passion, not geography. As people re-assign their identities to online communities, the need for IRL connection with like-minded people will only grow – that is the space DHARMA’s travel-brand-as-a-service model is pioneering.” said Charaf El Mansouri, CEO and co-founder at DHARMA.

 

●      Prices start from 1,290 EUROS pp (based on 2 people sharing a room) – including all accommodation, experiences, most meals, guides, and match tickets.

About Eric Cantona

Eric Cantona, known as ‘King Eric’ by Manchester United fans, is a French actor, director, producer, and former professional footballer. He played for Auxerre, Martigues, Marseille, Bordeaux, Montpellier, Nîmes, and Leeds United before ending his career at Manchester United, where he won four Premier League titles in five years and two League and FA Cup Doubles. He was voted greatest ever Man U player by Inside United magazine. Following his retirement from football in 1997, he took up a career in cinema. In 2009 he starred as himself in ‘Looking for Eric’, a film directed by Ken Loach.

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DHARMA, An Abu-Dhabi Based Startup Is Bringing The Passion Economy To The Travel Space

DHARMA comes out of stealth with $3.5M USD backed by Pernod Ricard’s Convivialite Ventures and Mubadala’s Hub71 and announces launch of football travel brand, Looking FC for global superstar Eric Cantona

LONDON, UK – African Media Agency – 12 January 2022 – Eric Cantona, the sporting legend and former captain of Manchester United, unveiled today that he is launching a travel brand in partnership with DHARMA, the disruptive startup that builds travel brands for the passion economy.

 

Looking FC by Eric Cantona. The most passionate football trips on earth.

 

Eric Cantona commented: “Our idea was to create the most passionate football trips on earth, with charisma and soul. Everything today is optimised for price – we wanted to optimise for passion.”

 

Looking FC (www.lookingfc.com) features 4-day trips uniquely crafted by Cantona himself that take guests on an immersive sporting pilgrimage to explore global football cities through the lens of the world’s most vibrant clubs and their loyal fans.

 

CAN THE UAE LEAD TRAVEL’S WEB3 REVOLUTION?

“We believe the future of travel will be driven by passion, not geography. As people re-assign their identities to online communities, the need for IRL connection with like-minded people will only grow – that is the space DHARMA’s travel-brand-as-a-service model is pioneering. Our value proposition is unique in that it blends online SaaS technology with automated tour operations, empowering iconic people and brands to not only monetize their network through travel but also create differentiation through the ultimate brand equity play: transformative experiences.said Charaf El Mansouri, CEO and co-founder at DHARMA.

 

Launched in 2018 by travel pioneers Nisma Benani, Charaf El Mansouri, and Leah Howe, Dharma counts Culture Trip, the largest travel media publication in the world, Bitso, a cryptocurrency unicorn, Pernod Ricard, the second largest wine and spirits maker globally, Equinox, the world’s leading luxury fitness brand, and Light Watkins, the meditation instructor for the likes of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, among its many clients.

 

“During a summit of Mount Toubkal we were organising for Equinox in Morocco, Charaf and I asked ourselves: what if we could do this for every Equinox in the world? We are unlocking a new world of opportunity in travel that is disruptive and downright exhilarating, from wellness to street art to cannabis. The opportunities are limitless and we can’t wait to share the upcoming launches and partnerships we have planned for this year.” said Leah Howe, CXO and co-founder.

 

DHARMA was one of the first startups accepted into Mubadala’s Hub71 program, with the founding team relocating to Abu Dhabi from New York and Marrakech.

 

“If anyone has a doubt that the next travel tech disruption will come out of the UAE, they haven’t been paying attention. This country thinks in 50 year increments and is a case study in pushing the frontiers of travel.

 

DHARMA is a remote-native team with backgrounds in some of the most exciting tech and travel companies on earth such as Uber, Airbnb, Equinox, Butterfield & Robinson, and G Adventures. The company has announced raising a total of $3.5M over the past year backed by leading investors in the hospitality and passion economy space. This includes Convivialite Ventures (San Francisco), the CVC of Pernod Ricard, one of the largest wine & spirits makers globally, L& Ventures (Salzburg), the CVC of Loop Agentur, the global marketing agency for Puma, Red Bull, and Porsche, BY Venture Partners (Beirut), early backers of Sowork, Thread, and Ro, Shorooq (Abu Dhabi), the leading VC in MENA, and Flat6Labs (Cairo), the leading accelerator in MENA.

 

“Our mission is to connect the world through the power of shared experience. To find one’s dharma is to find one’s purpose, one’s alignment, one’s calling. That’s what travel should be all about, and that is something that resonates with our team, our investors, our hosts, and our guests. We are so excited about the future of travel, with 2022’s Booked GMV already 30x that of 2019, and 6x that of 2021.” said Nisma Benani, CFAO and co-founder.

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“HKIH Elite Awards 2022” Opens for Nomination Today To Commend Outstanding Housing Management Professionals and Teams

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 January 2022 – Organised by The Hong Kong Institute of Housing (HKIH), the “HKIH Elite Awards 2022” is open for nomination today. Nomination period will close at 12:00 noon, 26 April 2022.

 

Housing management professionals have been working behind the scene to enhance a harmonious, well-managed living and working environment for all local citizens over the years. Their contribution and outstanding performance should be recognised and made known to a wider public. With social unrests and pandemic challenges, housing management professionals’ dedicated efforts were especially profound and important for the community. Thus, HKIH launched the first HKIH Elite Awards in 2020 to reward the outstanding contributions of our members and industry practitioners as a whole. By bringing together leading corporate executives, professionals and academic institutions, as well as industry leaders, the HKIH Elite Awards offers an excellent opportunity for local housing management individuals and teams to be recognised for their professionalism and achievement. This year, HKIH sustains the effort to commend industry practitioners and their teams by launching the HKIH Elite Awards 2022 today.

 

Uplift Professionalism under New Normal

The theme for HKIH Elite Awards 2022 is “Uplift Professionalism under New Normal“. The global pandemic and the accelerated information exchange has brought forward a new normal for everybody. Housing management professionals are also in need to adapt to new working models as a result. Despite challenges and difficulties, housing management practitioners have been safeguarding property values, the living and working environments and are dedicated to uplifting professionalism for citizens in general. By organising the Awards, HKIH would like to commend outstanding housing management individuals and teams for their contribution over the years. The Awards also serves to build role models to foster sustainable growth of the industry.

 

The HKIH Elite Awards welcomes individual and team nominations. There are 5 award categories, namely, the Individual Categories of “Outstanding Manager” and “Outstanding Officer”, the Team Categories of “Outstanding Team” and “Best Crisis Management Team”, and the “Best Innovative Idea” Category. By setting up different award categories, it aims to give recognition to outstanding housing management individuals and teams in different aspects and sectors.

 

The Diversified Top-Class Jury Panel

The HKIH Elite Awards 2022 has invited experts with different backgrounds to join the Jury Panel. Mr Tony TSE Wai-chuen, BBS, JP will be the Head Juror. Jury members will partake and contribute in the sophisticated judging process for different award categories this year.

 

Ms YU Chun, HKIH President, commented, “In their persistence, the housing management practitioners have been working hard over decades to provide quality living and working environment for the Hong Kong citizens. The society has entered into a new normal due to the pandemic last year. And there will be even more challenges in the post pandemic era, the housing management practitioners with their professionalism and passion is ready to brave all the challenges for the betterment of the community and will continue to strive for providing local citizens a happy healthy livable and working environment in Hong Kong.” 

 

Mr YAU Kam Fai Anthony, Organising Committee Chairman of HKIH Elite Awards 2022, said, “I am honoured to take up the role as Organising Committee Chairman of HKIH Elite Awards this year again. Housing management professionals have been working hard and keeping up with changing duties during the pandemic. We value interactions between the industry and our society a lot. Leveraging on the Awards, we are hoping to showcase the industry’s contributions to a wider public. This would be the backbone for the industry to keep progressing under the new normal.”

Key Dates

Date

Key Milestone

12 January 2022

Nominations open

26 April 2022 at 12:00 noon

Nominations close

31 May 2022

Finalists Announcement

25 June & 9 July 2022

Finalists Presentation to Jury Panel

October 2022

HKIH Elite Awards 2022 Award Presentation Ceremony

*Future notice will be made if there are any changes on the above dates.

  

Award Categories

Category

Subcategory

Award Type

Individual Awards

Outstanding Manager

·         Private Housing

o    Residential

o    Non-residential

·         Publish Housing

·         Grand Award

·         Excellent Awards

·         Merit Awards

Outstanding Officer

Team Awards

Outstanding Team

·         Private Housing

o    Residential

o    Non-residential

·         Publish Housing

·         Grand Award

·         Excellent Awards

·         Merit Awards

Best Crisis Management Team

Innovative Awards

Best Innovative Idea

·         Grand Award

·         Excellent Awards

·         Merit Awards


Jury Panel (Sequence of Jury Panel Members is arranged in the alphabetical order of members’ English surnames)

Head Juror

Mr Tony TSE Wai-chuen, BBS, JP

Chairman of Property Management Services Authority

Jury Panel Members

Mr CHAN Yum Min James

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Hong Kong Housing Society

Dr CHENG Kam Wah, Edmund

President of The Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies

Prof CHIU, Rebecca L.H. MH, JP

Professor, Department of Urban Planning & Design of The University of Hong Kong

Honorary Professor of the Bartlett School of Planning of University College London

Mr Eddie HUI Chi-man, MH, JP

Associate Head (Partnership) and Professor of Department of Building and Real Estate of
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Dr Mandy H.M. LAU

Associate Professor, Department of Urban Planning and Design of Faculty of Architecture,

The University of Hong Kong

Mr LEE Chun Lai, Andrew

Chairman of Housing Managers Registration Board

Mr NG Hoi Ching, Matthew

Chairman of Chartered Institute of Housing Asian Pacific Branch

Ir WAI Chi Sing, GBS, JP, FHKEng

Managing Director of Urban Renewal Authority

Mr YAU Kam Fai Anthony

Chairman of Organising Committee of HKIH Elite Awards 2022

Mr YEUNG Yiu-fai, Ricky

Deputy Director (Estate Management) of Housing of Housing Department, HKSAR

Prof YIP Ngai-ming

Professor of Department of Public Policy of City University of Hong Kong

Ms YU Chun

President of The Hong Kong Institute of Housing

Ms YU Po Mei, Clarice, JP

Director of Buildings of Buildings Department, HKSAR

 

For more details of HKIH Elite Awards 2022, please visit the HKIH website housing.org.hk or Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/HKIHprofessionals.

About The Hong Kong Institute of Housing

The Hong Kong Institute of Housing (“the Institute”) was incorporated in Hong Kong on 29 November 1988 under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 32 of the Laws of Hong Kong) as a company limited by guarantee. Effective from 9 May 1997, the Institute has become a body corporate under The Hong Kong Institute of Housing Ordinance (Cap. 507, originally 34 of 1997). The Institute has been announced as one of the first-batch Recognised Professional Bodies (RPBs) of PMSA since December 2019.

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MOFA Proposes Easing Visa Restrictions for Entrance to Laos

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent a proposal to the National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control requesting it ease certain restrictions on entrance visas to Laos.

Companies reduce emissions by up to 19% through digital tools, new report from Schneider Electric and CNBC shows

  • 70% of emissions reduction are achievable with existing, proven and competitive technologies[1]
  • Swire Properties, IBM, Jacobs, IHG Hotels, and Tata Power share benefits of digital innovation
  • Artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and 3-D modeling are key to supporting existing transformations as viable solutions to overcome climate challenges

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 January 2022 – Schneider Electric™, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today released a new report analyzing the essential role that digital innovation can play in advancing sustainability and efficiency.

 

Created in partnership with CNBC Catalyst, Unlocking a sustainable future: Why digital solutions are the key to sustainable business transformation outlines how companies and institutions leverage digital technology to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, transition to renewable energy, and build more transparent supply chains.

 

Notable insights in the report include:

  • How IBM deploys AI and blockchain-based solutions to build a more transparent and low-carbon supply chain.
  • Intelligent lighting, rainwater collection and energy derived from cooking oil reduce 19% of GHG emission across Swire Properties’ portfolio.
  • Engineering firm Jacobs helps the city of London analyze billions of data points to model a transport system with 80% of trips using zero-carbon modes.
  • How Tata Power‘s rooftop solar monitoring and management system helps customers in over 90 Indian cities produce the equivalent of 258 barrels of oil through renewable energy.

The commitments made during the November UN COP26 climate change meeting will reshape the agenda for global business. An expected acceleration of activity to address climate points toward net-zero emissions as an organizing principle for business. The scale of the climate emergency requires organizations in every industry to mobilize now to boost efficiency. Digital technology presents the straightest path to achieve the ambitious targets outlined in the COP26 agreement.

 

The outcomes of COP26 underline the urgent need for businesses to take ownership of sustainability and work towards becoming more energy efficient now,” says Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman and CEO of Schneider Electric. “The next decade will be the one where digital technology puts sustainability ambition into action. With 70% of emissions reduction achievable with existing, proven and competitive technologies, this report is testament to how organizations can apply the digital tools of today to help us arrive at the net-zero future the planet depends on.”

 

Advanced Artificial Intelligence and machine learning bolster sustainability

 

Unlocking a sustainable future: Why digital solutions are the key to sustainable business transformation features useful case studies from businesses and institutions, including Swire Properties, Equinix, IBM, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Jacobs, Singapore Management University, Tata Power, and the University of Oxford. It illustrates how these organizations have broken ground on digital efficiency, with key stakeholders relaying their digital sustainability experience.

 

By integrating human and machine intelligence, the companies featured have capitalized on the ability of algorithms and high-powered computing to create change in essential areas such as energy use, city design, resource consumption, supply chain efficiency, and power generation.

 

Businesses view digital solutions as crucial in balancing environmental and societal responsibilities

 

Increased expectations to achieve tangible sustainability gains has raised the bar for businesses. With COP26 emphasizing the need for governments and businesses to be held accountable, progressive companies are fast recognizing that a more sustainable future is crucial to ensuring the long-term viability of their business.

 

For example, Swire Properties embarked on a long-term decarbonization trajectory focused on reducing the intensity of GHG emissions within its portfolio. Achieving this entailed investment in digitally efficient measurement tools and a partnership with Schneider Electric to model the energy efficiency of its buildings, resulting in a 19% GHG reduction across their portfolio.

 

Companies stand to gain by viewing sustainability and digitalization as connected transformations

 

Digital technology investments can create significant business value when deployed with the right partner to drive momentum. With the pandemic confirming the importance of digitization for business continuity, the need for a robust, energy-efficient future has never been more apparent.

 

This is also signified by companies such as IHG Hotels & Resorts, who supports its franchise partners around the globe to measure and manage their environmental impact using an innovative online platform. Going a step further, the company now has two hotels making strides to decarbonize, with a clear roadmap helping them navigate toward net-zero based on modeling and carbon impact assessments.

 

Ranked the world’s most sustainable corporation by media and research organization Corporate Knights in 2021, Schneider Electric has played a leading role in developing energy-efficient digital solutions for its customers, including the case studies described in this report. Connected, open and digital technology creates business advantages and provides tangible gains in efficiency and business resilience. This helps customers jointly address their twin mandates to deliver for the environment and shareholders.

 

Schneider’s top thought leadership content, including reports like Unlocking a sustainable future: Why digital solutions are the key to sustainable business transformation, can be found on the newly launched Schneider Electric Insights website.



[1] Schneider Electric Sustainability Research Institute, International Energy Agency

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FWD introduces FWD Wellness Pass offering unlimited access to discounted wellness services of more than 1,400 providers

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 January 2022 – FWD Insurance (“FWD”) introduces FWD Wellness Pass, offering Hong Kong citizens flexible and affordable access to a diverse suite of medical and wellness services. FWD Wellness Pass members* can enjoy unlimited access to an array of medical and wellness services with up to 60% exclusive discounts. Members can choose from a three-, six-, or 12-month membership and share with up to three family members without additional fees.

 

 

FWD Insurance (“FWD”) introduces FWD Wellness Pass, offering Hong Kong citizens flexible and affordable access to medical and wellness services. FWD Wellness Pass members can enjoy unlimited access to an array of medical and wellness services of more than 1,400 providers with up to 60% exclusive discounts.

 

Download press photos via this link: https://bit.ly/FWD_Wellness_Pass

 

Paul Tse, Chief Marketing and Digital Officer, FWD Hong Kong and Macau, said, “FWD Wellness Pass aims to promote health awareness and offers Hong Kong people and their families more affordable access to a wide range of medical and wellness services. While many Hong Kong residents are covered by group medical insurance from their employers, the coverage and/or claim limits are often not sufficient to cover some outpatient and wellness treatments, such as acupuncture, Tuina massage and chiropractic treatments. FWD Wellness Pass directly offers members special discounts for a diverse suite of medical and wellness services at affordable prices.”

 

FWD Wellness Pass connects members to a comprehensive healthcare network of more than 1,400 medical and wellness service providers across Hong Kong. These range from acupuncture, Chinese cupping, Tuina Massage, bone-setting treatment, Chinese medicine, to physiotherapy, nutrition therapy, psychological consultation, and dental consultation. To sign up, simply visit the official website (www.fwd.com.hk/fwd-wellness-pass) and complete the membership registration in as little as 5 minutes without any health declarations needed.

 

To make a medical and wellness appointment with FWD Wellness Pass, members can log onto the website, browse and filter service providers based on location, price, or type of treatment. They can then select the preferred provider and make an appointment directly by phone or email. Upon arrival, members can present their QR code on the FWD Wellness Pass website to enjoy the FWD Wellness Pass discount and settle payment directly with the service provider.

*The main member must be aged 18-100 and must possess a Hong Kong Identity Card.

 

FWD Wellness Pass is not an insurance product. This press release does not contain the full details, terms and conditions of FWD Wellness Pass. For further details, please visit the official website (www.fwd.com.hk/fwd-wellness-pass) and refer to the brochure.

 

Table 1: FWD Wellness Pass members’ exclusive discounts

 

Service type

Members’ exclusive discount of up to*

Tuina Massage

30% off

Cupping

40% off

Acupuncture Treatment

(Consultation with single treatment fee)

55% off

Chinese Medicine Practitioner

(Consultation with 2 packs of Chinese herbal medication)

50% off

General Practitioner

(Consultation with 3 days of basic medication)

55% off

Specialist Practitioner

55% off

Dental Consultation

(Scaling and polishing with Oral Examination)

35% off

Physiotherapy

(Single treatment fee,

excluded Shockwave Therapy)

55% off

Bone-setting Treatment

(Consultation with single treatment fee)

60% off

Chiropractic Treatment

(Consultation with single treatment fee)

40% off

Nutrition Therapy

20% off

Psychological Consultation

10% off

*The members’ exclusive discount is for reference only and may vary per service provider. Final discounted fee will be subject to the latest fee provided by the service provider. Network Doctors reserve the right to charge extra fee for medication if, in the professional medical opinion of Network Doctors, specific prescription is required. Service providers also reserve the right to charge extra fee for the services.

Table 2: FWD Wellness Pass membership list prices

 

FWD Wellness Pass offers access for one main member and three complimentary family members who are the members’ partner, parents and/or children aged under 18.

 

3-month plan

6-month plan

12-month plan

HK$ 280

HK$ 380

HK$ 680

 

About FWD Hong Kong & Macau

FWD Hong Kong & Macau are part of the FWD Group, the primary insurance business of investment group, Pacific Century Group. FWD Group spans 10 markets in Asia including Hong Kong SAR & Macau SAR, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, Malaysia and Cambodia.

FWD Hong Kong has been assigned strong financial ratings by international agencies. It offers life and medical insurance, employee benefits, and financial planning. FWD Macau provides a suite of life and medical insurance.

FWD is focused on creating fresh customer experiences and making the insurance journey simpler, faster and smoother, with innovative propositions and easy-to-understand products, supported by digital technology. Through this customer-led approach, FWD aims to become a leading pan-Asian insurer by changing the way people feel about insurance.

For more information about FWD Hong Kong & Macau please visit WWW.FWD.COM.HK and WWW.FWD.COM.MO.

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