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Zhejiang Normal University Launches Cultural Exchange Trip, Offering International Students Opportunity to Learn About Role of Women in China

BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach – 1 August 2022 – Earlier this Spring, foreign students from China’s Zhejiang Normal University participated in a cultural exchange in China’s Western Xinjiang province. Entitled the trip was designed to allow exchange students an opportunity to interact and learn about their social and religious peers in China.

During the three-day, two-night expedition, students visited the provincial capital of Urumqi as well as the ancient oasis city of Kashgar.

Aya, 25, a language student from a traditional Muslim family in Africa, was happy to attend, as she was interested to learn about how Muslim women in China think about their role in society and feminism in general.

“My mother was frightened when she learned where we were going,” Aya chuckled. “She’d heard a lot of negative information about that region.” Aya said she understood her concerns, the university assured her the trip would be safe and could provide a good opportunity to discover how ordinary women in rural China were finding their way in society.

As part of the program, Zhejiang Normal University organized conversations between the exchange students and local people of similar ages. In the Performance Hall in the provincial capital Urumqi, exchange students met Guli, a professional Chinese dancer. At 28, Guli is in the prime of her career. Together, the students and Guli talked about their lives and the societal and familial pressures they face.

A spokesperson for the University said conversations like these were the point of the exchange program. “Around the world, modern women face constraints and pressures from society, family and tradition. Some compromise, some struggle, and some engage in reform. We hope to give our students a view onto all aspects of the world and show them that people everywhere face similar issues.”

Aya, like the rest of her classmates, viewed the trip positively and hopes she can attend again. She greatly valued meeting who she referred to as the “Iron Women of Western China”.

Due to the success of the Spring semester program, Zhejiang Normal University is planning a second trip in Fall of 2022.

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New AXA Max Wealth Insurance Plan Offers guaranteed Day-1 cash value[1] up to 81% of lump sum payment with guaranteed breakeven period as short as 5 years[2]

Combining features of life protection and wealth accumulation with flexi designation option to offer unique flexibility in legacy planning

HONG KONG SAR – Media Outreach – 1 August 2022 – AXA Hong Kong and Macau (AXA) today announced the launch of its Max Wealth Insurance Plan (“Max Wealth”), which offers a market-leading guaranteed breakeven period as short as 5 years[2], and guaranteed cash value on the commencement day of the policy up to 81%[1] of lump sum payment. With Max Wealth, customers are empowered to achieve their financing goals with optimal asset liquidity, and ultimately unleash the full potential of wealth accumulation. Moreover, Max Wealth also provides a flexi designation option for customers to transfer part of the policy value to another insured with no limit in times[3], enabling the policyholder greater flexibility for legacy planning. By incorporating the lifelong protection, Max Wealth eases the customer’s burden when facing unexpected situations in life, and in passing on their values and visions for life from one generation to another.

AXA Hong Kong and Macau today announced the launch of its Max Wealth Insurance Plan. (From left: Kevin Chor, Chief Life and Health Insurance Officer, AXA Hong Kong and Macau, and Howard Pou, Chief Distribution Officer, AXA Greater China)
AXA Hong Kong and Macau today announced the launch of its Max Wealth Insurance Plan. (From left: Kevin Chor, Chief Life and Health Insurance Officer, AXA Hong Kong and Macau, and Howard Pou, Chief Distribution Officer, AXA Greater China)

Kevin Chor, Chief Life and Health Insurance Officer, AXA Hong Kong and Macau, said, “Market research showed that the median and the mean wealth per adult in Hong Kong have reached USD174,000 (approximately HKD1.36 million) and USD503,000 (approximately HKD3.95 million) respectively, ranking third highest globally[4]. Additionally, the number of high-net-worth (HNW) and mass affluent individuals has been increasing in Hong Kong and hit 3.9 million in 2021, accounting for 60.6% of the overall population[5]. These statistics indicate a huge market demand for wealth management products. Savings products with higher guaranteed cash value and shorter breakeven time will give customers more confidence, especially under the current volatile market condition. To address this, Max Wealth has been launched for customers to build resilience into their portfolios which allows high asset liquidity and flexibility under various market conditions, enabling them to have the flexibility to react promptly to the market and realise their long-term goals in wealth accumulation and legacy planning.”

Four notable features of Max Wealth are as follows:

  1. 2- year ultra-short premium payment term to free customers from long-term payment commitments

    With a minimum initial investment of USD20,000 (approximately HKD157,000), Max Wealth offers a convenient 2-year ultra-short premium payment term with a lump sum payment arrangement to eliminate the burden from long-term payment commitments. For customers who opt for the lump sum payment arrangement, the prepaid amount will accumulate interest in the first policy year at a guaranteed preferential interest rate in a Future Premium Deposit Account (“FPDA”). The amount will be automatically deducted from the FPDA to settle the annual premium for the second policy year when the first policy year ends.
  2. Market-leading 5-year guaranteed breakeven period[2] with guaranteed Day-1 cash value[1] up to 81% of the lump sum payment and to unleash potential for wealth accumulation with flexibility and efficiency

    Under the lump sum payment arrangement, the sum of the guaranteed cash value and FPDA balance of the policy at the commencement of the policy will be up to 81%[1] of the lump sum payment. The guaranteed cash value will keep growing throughout the policy years and reach 100% of the lump sum payment as early as the end of the fifth policy year[2]. It gives customers extra confidence in achieving their financial goals. Following the conclusion of the third policy year, a terminal dividend may be payable to Max Wealth customers upon policy surrender, policy maturity or the death of the insured[6] .

    Furthermore, Max Wealth’s expected 10-year total internal rate of return can reach up to 3.8%[7]. Starting from the 15th policy anniversary, customers may apply to exercise the terminal dividend lock-in option to lock in gains without an aggregate limit for the lock-in rate. Also, part or all of the value of the terminal dividend lock-in account can be withdrawn in a lump sum anytime without surrendering the policy to accommodate the customer’s financial needs at different life stages.
  3. Flexible legacy planning with the Flexi Designation Option

    AXA understands that a customer’s wealth goals and legacy plans may change at different life stages. In view of this, Max Wealth customers can apply for the flexible “split policy” option after the end of the second policy year. This means transferring part of the value of the policy to a separate policy of Max Wealth and designating another person as the insured, and the coverage period will continue until the new insured reaches the age of 138. This transfer process can be exercised an unlimited number of times[3], making legacy planning more flexible and laying a solid financial foundation for the insured’s next generations and loved ones.
  4. Simple application procedure requiring no physical health check, providing lifelong protection for your loved ones

    The insured of Max Wealth can unlock this wealth accumulation plan by completing simple application procedures without declaring their health information[8]. Max Wealth also provides lifelong protection. In the unfortunate case of the death of the insured, the designated beneficiary will receive a death benefit equal to the higher of up to 105%[9] of the total standard premium paid or guaranteed cash value, plus the non-guaranteed terminal dividend and the value of the terminal dividend lock-in account (if any). The designated beneficiary can also choose to receive the compensation either by a lump sum payment, payment by instalments or hybrid payment. This feature ensures the customer’s wealth can benefit their families and the succeeding generations.

For more information about the Max Wealth Insurance Plan, please visit: https://www.axa.com.hk/en/max-wealth-insurance-plan

The above information is for reference only. For details on product features, content, terms and exclusions, please refer to the product brochure and policy provision.


[1] The Flexi Designation Option can be exercised an unlimited number of times subject to the minimum notional amount requirement as may be determined by the Company from time to time.
[2] Information extracted from “Global Wealth Databook 2021”.
[3] Data extracted from “Wealth Market Analytics“, issued by GlobalData 2021.
[4] Terminal dividend is a non-guaranteed benefit, and may vary subject to factors including investment returns, claims, policy persistency and utilisation of policy options.
[5] Projected based on the lump sum payment arrangement and assumed guaranteed preferential interest rate of 4% p.a. and will vary by change in the guaranteed preferential interest rate.
[6] Should the total premiums for the basic plan of Max Wealth and designated participating life insurance plans be less than or equal to USD5 million, no medical underwriting is required.
[7]If the insured passes away (a) after the end of the 3rd policy year and (b) when the initial insured’s age is at 70 or below.
[8]Should the total premiums for the basic plan of Max Wealth and designated participating life insurance plans be less than or equal to USD5 million, no medical underwriting is required.
[9] If the insured passes away (a) after the end of the 3rd policy year and (b) when the initial insured’s age is at 70 or below.

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About AXA Hong Kong and Macau

AXA Hong Kong and Macau is a member of the AXA Group, a leading global insurer with presence in 50 markets and serving 95 million customers worldwide. Our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters.

As one of the most diversified insurers offering integrated solutions across Life, Health and General Insurance, our goal is to be the insurance and holistic wellness partner to the individuals, businesses and community we serve.

At the core of our service commitment is continuous product innovation and customer experience enrichment, which is achieved through actively listening to our customers and leveraging technology and digital transformation.

We embrace our responsibility to be a force for good to create shared value for our community. We are proud to be the first insurer in Hong Kong and Macau to address the importance of mental health through different products and services such as offering free mindfulness practice resources through Mind Charger which is fully accessible to our customers and the public via our holistic wellness platform AXA BetterMe.

AXA also takes part in a wide range of ESG initiatives and programmes both globally and locally. AXA Group established AXA Climate School and Net-Zero Insurance Alliance in 2021 and set out various global green targets such as reaching €26 billion in green investments by 2023 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2025. In Hong Kong, AXA pledges to reduce paper usage via digitisation and is the first insurer to join the ‘Green Monday ESG Coalition’. As of Feb 2022, AXA Hong Kong’s green investments have exceeded HKD4 billion. We strive to contribute to a sustainable future as an investor, insurer and an exemplary company.

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Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Rosanna Tang as Head of Business Development Services, Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 August 2022 – Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, today announced the appointment of Rosanna Tang as the firm’s Head of Business Development Services, Hong Kong, effective August 1, 2022.

Rosanna will be leading the research and marketing functions in Hong Kong, and support the management to establish and drive Cushman & Wakefield’s business priorities and development strategies. She will also be a key spokesperson on delivering the thought leadership content to continue to support the firm’s strong reputation.

“Here at Cushman & Wakefield, we are committed to delivering actionable research and insights to assist our clients in making the most well-informed real estate decisions,” said James Shepherd, Head of Business Development Services, Greater China. “As the market in Hong Kong and Greater China continues to recover from the challenges of the recent period, we believe Rosanna will make a strong addition to our team of professionals, as both her extensive knowledge of the Hong Kong real estate market and her business principles are well aligned with the core values of Cushman & Wakefield.”

“Rosanna is an excellent communicator, being a trilingual professional fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, with a wealth of experience as an active commentator in both global and local media, and as a frequent speaker for different industries and professional events,” said John Siu, Managing Director, Hong Kong, of Cushman & Wakefield. “I look forward to working closely with Rosanna as she represents the firm at a very high level in the Hong Kong real estate industry.”

With over 16 years of experience in real estate markets in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and the Asia Pacific region, Tang has led numerous pioneering thought leadership research papers and client-oriented initiatives throughout her career. Having held senior positions in international real estate services firms, her experience also spans the Corporate Planning & Strategic Investment Department of Sun Hung Kai Properties, where she led research analysis for both Hong Kong and overseas property markets.

“I am excited to embrace this new opportunity to work with one of the world’s most recognized real estate services firm. I will fully leverage my prior career experience to deliver my best for my team and fulfill Cushman & Wakefield’s mission to deliver results and top-tier servicing for our clients,” said Rosanna Tang, Head of Business Development Services, Hong Kong. “Hong Kong is a tremendous and dynamic property market, and as the city adapts to the health, environmental and societal changes of the recent period I look forward to working with everyone to foster resilience and create success for all our teams and our clients.”

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About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 50,000 employees in over 400 offices and 60 countries. Across Greater China, 23 offices are servicing the local market. The company won four of the top awards in the Euromoney Survey 2017, 2018 and 2020 in the categories of Overall, Agency Letting/Sales, Valuation and Research in China. In 2021, the firm had revenue of $9.4 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services. To learn more, visit .hk or follow us on LinkedIn ().

It’s SG57! Cart Out In Celebration Of iShopChangi’s National Deal Parade In Singapore

Reel in the celebrations this August with Singapore’s 57th birthday bash! From stunning discounts to one-for-one deals to attractive bundle offers from local brands, it’s time to fill up your carts and make the most of iShopChangi’s National Day promotions.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 August 2022 – From 1 – 31 August 2022, join in the jubilee of Singapore’s 57th birthday when you cash in on exciting bundles, one-for-one deals and unbeatable discounts of up to 57% sitewide on tax and duty-free items, brought to you exclusively by iShopChangi’s National Deal Parade. It’s a birthday bash like no other, so buckle up for SG57!

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Don’t Miss Out On Daily Sitewide Vouchers & Weekly Flash Sales, Plus Electronics Exclusives

Start out with daily discount codes for selected items across iShopChangi throughout the month. Lock in <NATDAY10> to enjoy 10% off, with a minimum order of S$87, capped at S$50. If you need more, there is <NATDAY15> that’ll reduce any order worth at least S$257 by 15%, capped at S$100. And when you cart out products worth S$557, type in <NATDAY18> for a 18% discount, capped at S$150.

Shake off more dollars from your orders with <NATDAYFLASH> every Tuesday at 10pm sharp and be one of 50 lucky shoppers each week to enjoy 57% off your cart, capped at S$57 with no minimum spend. Feel the same adrenaline rush at 10am every day from 6 – 10 August and be amongst the lucky 57 to stand a chance at S$57 off your cart, with no minimum spend, when you key in promo code <MAJULAH57>. Even if you miss that opportunity, there’s still a 12% discount waiting for you during the same period when you check out with <88FLASH12>, no minimum spend, capped at S$50.

But that’s not all! Tech lovers won’t be able to resist the 7% discount on all electronics, with a minimum spend of S$350, discount capped at S$80, when they lock in <NATDAYTECH> at checkout.

Shop Local, Feel Local

When it’s the nation’s birthday, local brands will definitely take the spotlight. Use <LOVESG20> when you cart out selected Changi LoveSG products any time in August and enjoy 20% off a minimum spend of S$59, capped at S$20. Upsize your discounts from 8 – 14 August with the code <LOVESG25>, and knock off 25% from original prices for Changi LoveSG products with a minimum order of S$59, capped at S$15.

Take the birthday bash up a notch and enjoy exclusive bundle deals at just S$57 from various homegrown brands, starting with the Daily Essentials Recruitment Kit from Porcelain Skincare, reduced from S$91. Complement your purchase with IDS Skincare Tinted Sunscreen, discounted by 17% from the original S$69. Prepare for snack time with Tong Garden National Day Exclusive Snack Bundle, originally priced at S$70.80.

From 6 – 10 August and 29 – 31 August, don’t miss out on the Kinohimitsu Bird’s Nest Gift Set – Fruity Camellia Tea (S$49.90) and D’Tox Plum Juice 6’s (S$39.90), as well as the Heure Ageless Eye Serum (S$160), offered at the price of one for two.

Must Chiong & Super Shiok Bundles To Grab

Keep your eyes peeled for more sitewide deals, with the best weekly prices on your favourite products and hard-to-miss bundles.

From 1 – 7 August, enjoy 15% off Dan Yamahai Junmai Ginjo‘s original price of S$88 and cart it out at S$75. Kinohimitsu’s Collagen Diamond 32’s + Collagen Nite 32’s bundle can be snapped up at S$178, saving you 36% from the usual S$279.60. For the best of Umeshu, go for the bundle comprising the Choya Golden Ume Fruit together with one 750ml and two 200ml bottles of the Choya Ume Salute, priced at S$72.20, reduced from S$90.20.

Between 8 and 14 August, get the best prices on the Disney x Mayer special edition Mickey Loves SG 4 in 1, a bundle featuring an air fryer, air purifier, multi-cooker and rechargeable USB fan, all at a stunning S$188, down by 57% from S$435.90. Or, drop into your cart the Ogawa Airify™ – Germagic Air Cleaner (White) at S$368, discounted from the original S$798. Go for the Roborock S7 MaxV Robot Vacuum and Roborock Empty Wash Fill Dock combi too in the same week, and cash it out at just S$1,557, down from the original S$2,298.

Then from 15 and 21 August, enjoy an 18% discount on the Bluefeel Barset 4D Fan at S$57 and 50% off the Mayer 12L Air Toaster Oven at S$89. You can also walk away with two pairs of the Xiaodu du Smart Buds TWS Wireless Earbuds from Baidu for the price of one, at S$49.90.

Go out with a bang from 22 August till the end of the month and save 43% from the original S$1,388 when you check out with the Ogawa Omknee 2 – Foot & Knee Massager at S$798. Spruce up your gaming desk with the Super Gaming Bundle comprising a TUF Gaming Keyboard K1, TUF Gaming Mouse M3, TUF GAMING H3 Headset and Cerberus Mini Gaming Mat – all at a whopping S$118.99, originally priced at S$188.

Special Offers for Travellers and Non-Travellers

With incredible discounts on top of duty-free deals, iShopChangi nails it big time when it comes to online shopping. Plus, when you join the Changi Rewards membership, you enjoy an additional 15% discount on your first purchase and up to 3% rebate. Complement this with a S$5 Welcome Voucher when you sign up to Changi Pay.

If you’re travelling, you can put in your order between 30 days in advance to up to 12 hours before your flight, and collect your purchases from any of the Collection Centres across the departure halls of all terminals at Singapore Changi Airport. Alternatively, provide a Singapore residential address for delivery. When checking out, redeem 7% off your order, with no minimum spend, capped at S$50, with the code <FLY7>, which you can apply up to three times till the end of the year.

Non-travellers can also revel in duty-free shopping and have their products delivered to them at no extra charge as long as they cart out with a minimum of S$59 and provide a local delivery address.

Hashtag: #iShopChangi

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.

Mothercare Celebrates National Breastfeeding Month in Singapore By Helping Mothers Embrace the Breastfeeding Journey

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 August 2022 – In this year’s National Breastfeeding Month, global baby retailer, Mothercare, is pledging to stand alongside mothers in Singapore to raise awareness for breastfeeding. As part of a global campaign to commemorate nursing mothers and the act of maternal love, this month-long celebration aims to help them embrace this rewarding journey – both online and in-store.

From common nursing issues to choosing the right equipment, parents will uncover everything they need to know about breastfeeding.

Connect with breastfeeding experts

Mothers can now join a support group on Telegram to connect with fellow moms in Singapore, with parenting experts from Bump Birth & Beyond and LoveAmme providing expert tips and advice on breastfeeding and more. Participants will be able to get answers to common questions such as how to resolve clogged ducts, how to clean the nipple with wipes, or finding the right nursing or maternity bra.

Get advice on breastfeeding essentials

Expecting parents or parents with newborns can also take advantage of the Nursery Advisor programme, which offers complimentary professional advice to help them make informed purchase decisions. The three-step consultation process allows customers to seek advice from trained and certified professionals who will explain and recommend products which will suit their needs.

For example, pregnant mothers who have trouble sleeping may be advised to get a pregnancy pillow to help support the extra weight, which can also double up as a nursing pillow afterwards for greater cost savings.

With many new mothers struggling with breastfeeding for the first time, this programme also enables them to learn about the unique features of each nursing equipment. For example, the LoveAmme MadeToTravel Double Breastpump is both lightweight and powerful, a perfect lifestyle companion for breastfeeding mothers on-the-go. The Tommee Tippee Made For Me Silicone Manual Breastpump is also a great alternative due to its size and portability.

Apart from breast pumps, Mothercare offers a wide range of other breastfeeding equipment and comfort essentials, including nipple creams, breast shields, to nursing bras to help make the breastfeeding journey smooth and comfortable. Registration for the Nursery Advisor programme is convenient and fuss-free – interested parties can easily sign up online from the comfort of their own homes through the digital portal. New joiners will also receive a series of perks such as a free goodie bag and a nursery styling session with Med Kärlek Inc.

Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month with Mothercare this August

Enjoy curated content on all things breastfeeding in the Mothercare blog and across social media platforms. Through a collaborative effort, the public will also be able to hear from mothers in Singapore about their own experiences as well as gather tips and tricks from popular baby brands such as LoveAmme and Tommee Tippee, which will empower them throughout this journey.

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From how to choose the right breast pump to uncovering the most breastfeeding-friendly places in Singapore, this series of curated content will provide parents with all the resources they need to embark on a smooth breastfeeding journey.

Today, breastfeeding has achieved significant progress as compared to a decade ago. Through its breastfeeding initiatives, Mothercare is well-geared to celebrate National Breastfeeding Month alongside mothers and even fathers in this month and beyond.

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About Mothercare

Launched in 1984, Mothercare is a leading global baby retailer specialising in knowledge and expertise in all baby-related products, from strollers and maternity clothes to feeding equipment. With 11 stores islandwide, including its flagship-turned-Experience store at Harbourfront Centre, Mothercare delivers with a strong reputation in quality, safe, and innovative baby products as well as excellent customer service to those on their parenting journeys. For more information, please visit:

Superstar Teacher Celebrates 10 Years of Student Success With New And Improved Online Platform

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 August 2022 – To mark its 10th year anniversary, Superstar Teacher has launched a swarm of new features on its online learning platform to further enhance the learning experience of student users. The portal revamp includes a new and refreshed dashboard as well as the integration of existing features into three newly-introduced sections termed as “Learn”, “Ask” and “Revise”. Students can continue to use stars, which can be earned through challenges, to exchange for physical gifts from the reward store. The reward store has been renamed as Barry’s Mart after Superstar Teacher’s bear mascot.

A premier online learning platform for Primary and Secondary school students in Singapore, Superstar Teacher celebrates its 10th year anniversary with a bevy of new and improved features.

A premier online learning platform for Primary and Secondary school students in Singapore, Superstar Teacher celebrates its 10th year anniversary with a bevy of new and improved features.

“Learn” To Attain Subject Mastery

The new “Learn” section of the learning portal is where students go to attain mastery in a specific subject, with the help of lessons, assessment practices and A.I. technology. All subjects are based on the latest Ministry Of Education (MOE) syllabuses, categorised into stipulated topics and then broken down into bite-sized content pieces. Students new to any particular topic, or students who need to reinforce their understanding can make use of the online lessons via the Master mode to improve their grasp of core concepts and key fundamentals of the topic. They can then activate the A.I. Learning Mode to gauge their competency level, which allows for their learning to be even more personalised.

Ace Exams with “Revise” and “Ask”

“Revise” is designed to optimise the process of exam preparation. Students will be able to choose from three types of assessment:

  • Speed Drills: 6 questions that must be answered within 10 minutes.
  • Exercises : 12 questions with no time limit.
  • Quizzes: 12 questions that have to be tackled in under 20 minutes.

Students may select multiple topics for each assessment to better prepare for their examinations. With the addition of a time restriction, Superstar Teacher aims to mimic and normalise exam conditions where students only have a limited amount of time to complete their papers.

Students can seek immediate homework help by submitting questions under the “Ask” section. To facilitate comprehensive learning and better meet their educational needs, students can now seek assistance from expert mentors beyond subjects that they have subscribed to. For instance, questions can relate to any of the subjects, even if a student has only subscribed to just one. This will enable students to enhance their understanding of subject matters, by addressing any doubts they may have at any time of the day.

New Daily Challenges And Recognising Students’ Achievements

Superstar Teacher has replaced fixed daily challenges with Challenge Of The Day (COTD), which is determined by spinning a wheel to gamify learning as well as to incorporate an element of surprise. By leveraging technology to drive engagement, Superstar Teacher is able to provide students with surprises that serve as an additional incentive for students to login daily. These surprises also supply additional motivation to bolster their learning journey, along with core features like lessons and assessments. The dashboard serves as the one-stop central platform for students to access last-viewed lessons or assessments.

Upon receiving stars from completing various challenges on Superstar Teacher’s online learning platform, students may choose to exchange them for rewards from Barry’s Mart. These rewards function as a motivating factor that keeps students engaged in their own learning. Students are able to trade their hard-earned stars for physical gifts or opt for monetary donations to the Children’s Cancer Foundation (CCF). By giving them the opportunity to experience the joy of giving, Superstar Teacher hopes to nurture not just the mind, but also the heart, by imparting important values such as empathy and altruism.

Superstar Teacher’s Special 10th Anniversary Offer

Superstar Teacher is offering a 14-day free trial so students can experience the ease and efficiency of online learning at no cost. With full lessons available on both the web browser and mobile app versions, parents and students will be able to explore Superstar Teacher’s online learning platform and discover the benefits of its interactive features.

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About Superstar Teacher

Since 2011, Superstar Teacher has been committed to providing our students with the best online learning experience so that they can obtain subject mastery and become confident and independent learners. All of our highly-interactive, MOE syllabus-aligned learning material is designed to engage students for optimal student success. Read to learn more about how Superstar Teacher has helped them ace their exams and achieve academic success. For more information, view our courses here:

FIRE Fit Spreads Its Flames To The Sunshine Coast

Second FIRE Fit location in Australia opens this October

QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach – 1 August 2022 – Premium boutique fitness concept FIRE Fit is set to spread its flames to the Sunshine Coast this spring with a new 2-studio location opening in the Sunshine Coast suburb of Kawana this October. The Kawana location will be the first FIRE Fit in Queensland, and comes about as a result of a licensing agreement between Evolution Wellness Group (Evolution Wellness), Asia’s leading fitness and wellness group, and Next Round Investments Pty Ltd.


FIRE Fit Kawana is the second FIRE Fit location in Australia – the first being FIRE Fit Alexandria, Sydney, which opened late last year. A third FIRE Fit location will also open not long after, this time in the suburb of Sunnybank.

Sean Maher, Chief Operating Officer, Next Round Investments Pty Ltd said, “In a market with a lot of tough competitors, FIRE Fit really brings its own unique flair to boutique fitness. Its energy and differentiated approach to programming, coupled with its rebel-with-a-cause look, feel, and price points make it a serious contender in the market despite its relative ‘newness’ locally. We can’t wait to open our doors so our members can experience the FIRE difference.”

Occupying the former PLC site on Capital Place, FIRE Fit Kawana will offer the Signature STRIKE and REVOLUTION classes:

  • STRIKE
    Fight club meets night club. It’s all the power of old school kickboxing, drilled and skilled in a high-energy, high intensity group atmosphere. So tick off that cardio workout and FIRE off that stress relief in just one 45-minute session.
  • REVOLUTION
    Ignite a real change with FIRE Revolution. We’ve tailored this 45-minute high-intensity, circuit-based programme to help you spark your FIRE REVOLUTION is all about the community, grinding and sweating together. With a combo like that, there’s no doubt you’ll have a blazing time.

Like other FIRE Fit locations offering STRIKE classes, FIRE Fit Kawana will also incorporate connected heavy bag fitness technology from Impact Wrap in its STRIKE classes. Members will be able to quantify their workouts by tracking metrics like force and number of strikes made during a STRIKE class; the harder the punches and kicks, the more points collected to progress up the leaderboard.

“All said and done, I have confidence that FIRE Fit fulfils a niche in the market and that it’s that “what’s next” customers are searching for. We’re fairly certain at this point that we’re not stopping at only one site!” continued Sean.

“Sean and his team themselves are no strangers to the fitness industry, with over two decades’ of experience in operating independent gyms, to fitness equipment and education; we’re incredibly honoured by the recognition and belief they’ve accorded us and the FIRE Fit brand in terms of fulfilling a niche in the market, and delivering a quality, out-of-this-world experience,” said Chris Lee, Licensing Director, Evolution Wellness. “We look forward to the successful launch of FIRE Fit Kawana, and to working alongside Sean, Matt, Kerri, and the team as they scale across Queensland and beyond.”

Ready to get your FIRE going? Pre-register your interest here. Membership prices start from AUD49 per week.

For more information about how you can start a FIRE of your own, please visit https://bit.ly/FIREFitInvest2022.

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About FIRE Fit

FIRE Fit aspires to be the world’s hottest boutique gym brand whose workouts promise to fire you up so you can take on life’s challenges with guns blazing. Our inspiring Rockstar trainers deliver some of the most innovative fitness class experiences within a boutique gym environment in the market today, designed to forge, sculpt and shape every body. Start living a life on FIRE.

The FIRE Fit brand is owned by Evolution Wellness Group, Asia’s leading health and wellness group, and is available to license. Enquire at .

About Next Round Investments Pty Ltd.

Having collaborated on another gym project, Kerri, Matt and Sean spent the past 12months looking for new opportunities in the boutique gym space. We come from different career paths with Matt owning an electrical engineering company, Kerri owning her own 24/7 gym and Sean who has worked with some of the largest fitness brands across the world.

Our mission is to provide a welcoming environment for people to exercise and enjoy themselves. We want to create a community atmosphere where people feel comfortable enough exercising without feeling intimidated. We want to give people the tools to achieve their goals and we want to inspire people to live healthier lifestyles.

About Evolution Wellness Group

Established in 2017, Evolution Wellness is Asia’s leading health and wellness group with a vision to build a comprehensive wellness ecosystem. Its diverse portfolio of highly complementary brands spans the spectrum of fitness offerings from high value low price (HVLP), to full service and premium boutique gyms, virtual fitness, connected fitness, wellness and a subscription-based SaaS membership management system.

Besides its core business as owner and operator of Asia’s largest network of wholly- owned fitness clubs, Evolution Wellness also offers an attractive licensing programme for its HVLP brand GoFit and premium boutique brand FIRE Fit, joint venture opportunities and management consultancy for its wellness brand, Fivelements.

For more information about Evolution Wellness, portfolio brands, and services, please visit .

Spackman Entertainment Group’s Upcoming Film, A MAN OF REASON, To Premiere Globally at the 47th Toronto International Film Festival

  • A MAN OF REASON is an action feature film produced by the Group’s wholly‐owned indirect subsidiary, Studio Take
  • The 47th Toronto International Film Festival, the largest film festival in North America, invited A MAN OF REASON to be one of the Special Presentations of the 2022 Official Selection
  • Marking the directorial debut of Korean star Jung Woo-sung, internationally known for his role in STEEL RAIN (2017) and the Group’s production COLD EYES (2013), A MAN OF REASON also headlines Park Sung-woong and Kim Nam-gil who starred in Spackman Entertainment Group’s previous films, FOR THE EMPEROR (2014) and LOVERS VANISHED (2010), respectively

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 August 2022 – Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (the “Group“), one of Korea’s leading entertainment production groups founded in 2011 by media & technology investor Charles Spackman, wishes to announce that the Group’s upcoming action feature film, A MAN OF REASON, produced by the Group’s wholly‐owned indirect subsidiary, Studio Take Co., Ltd. (“Studio Take“), is set to premiere globally at the 47th Toronto International Film Festival (“TIFF“) to be held from September 8 to 18, 2022.

TIFF selected A MAN OF REASON as a Special Presentations film of the 2022 Official Selection. TIFF is one of the world’s four major international film festivals along with the Cannes International Film Festival, the Berlin International Film Festival and the Venice International Film Festival. As the largest film festival in North America, TIFF invites and screens about 200 films from all over the world and typically attracts major Hollywood and international talents. TIFF selects a small number of the films based on quality and originality like A MAN OF REASON and designates them as Special Presentations.

A MAN OF REASON marks the directorial debut of Korean star Jung Woo-sung, internationally known for his role in STEEL RAIN (2017) and the Group’s production COLD EYES (2013). The action feature film depicts the story of Soo-hyeok (played by Jung Woo-sung), who wants to live a normal life after spending 10 years in prison on behalf of his gang boss. When he visits his long-abandoned girlfriend, he finds out he is a father of a young girl. He tries to cut ties with his former gang, but the boss hires a notorious killer to take his daughter as hostage. Soo-hyeok then decides to seek revenge.

The film also stars Park Sung-woong of FOR THE EMPEROR (2014) produced by the Group, and Kim Nam-gil of LOVERS VANISHED (2010), also previously produced by the Group. The movie is distributed by Acemaker.

A MAN OF REASON is expected to be available at theatres in Korea in the fourth quarter of 2022 or first quarter of 2023.

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About Spackman Entertainment Group Limited

Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (“SEGL” or the “Company“), and together with its subsidiaries, (the “Group“), is one of Korea’s leading entertainment production groups. SEGL is primarily engaged in the independent development, production, presentation, and financing of theatrical motion pictures in Korea.

The Company was founded in 2011 by renowned media and technology investor Charles Spackman who served as the Company’s Executive Chairman until 2017. For the past two decades, Mr. Charles Spackman has been a powerhouse in the Korean entertainment industry starting in the early 2000’s with the pioneering success of Sidus Pictures, the largest movie production company at the time and the first to be listed in Korea. Mr. Spackman is also the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the global investment firm, Spackman Group. For more information, please visit and .

Since its founding, SEGL had produced more than 30 major motion pictures including a number of the highest grossing and award-winning films in Korea, namely #ALIVE (2020), CRAZY ROMANCE (2019), DEFAULT (2018), MASTER (2016), THE PRIESTS (2015), SNOWPIERCER (2013), COLD EYES (2013) and ALL ABOUT MY WIFE (2012).

Our films are theatrically distributed and released in Korea and overseas markets, as well as for subsequent post-theatrical worldwide release in other forms of media, including online streaming, cable TV, broadcast TV, IPTV, video-on-demand, and home video/DVD, etc. Generally, we release our motion pictures into wide-theatrical exhibition initially in Korea, and then in overseas and ancillary markets.

The Group also invests into and produces Korean television dramas. In addition to our content business, we also own equity stakes in entertainment-related companies and film funds that can financially and strategically complement our existing core operations. SEGL is listed on the Catalist of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited under the ticker 40E.

Production Labels

SEGL owns Novus Mediacorp Co., Ltd. (“Novus Mediacorp“), an investor, presenter, and/or post-theatrical distributor for a total of 79 films (58 Korean and 21 foreign) including ROSE OF BETRAYAL, THE OUTLAWS and SECRETLY, GREATLY, which was one of the biggest box office hits of 2013 starring Kim Soo-hyun of MY LOVE FROM THE STARS, as well as FRIEND 2: THE GREAT LEGACY. In 2012, Novus Mediacorp was also the post-theatrical rights distributor of ALL ABOUT MY WIFE, a top-grossing romantic comedy produced by Zip Cinema. In 2018, THE OUTLAWS, co-presented by Novus Mediacorp broke the all-time highest Video On Demand (“VOD“) sales records in Korea. For more information, please visit

The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Simplex Films Limited (“Simplex Films“) which is an early stage film production firm. The maiden film of Simplex Films, JESTERS: THE GAME CHANGERS (2019), was released in Korea on 21 August 2019. Simplex Films has several line-up of films including HURRICANE BROTHERS (working title).

The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Take Pictures Pte. Ltd. (“Take Pictures“) which produced STONE SKIPPING (2020) and THE BOX (2021), and shall release THE GUEST in the second half of 2022 and A MAN OF REASON, with the previous working title GUARDIAN in 2022 tentatively.

The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Greenlight Content Limited (“Greenlight Content“) which is mainly involved in the business of investing into dramas and movies, as well as providing consulting services for the production of Korean content. Through the acquisition of Greenlight Content, the Group’s first co-produced drama, MY SECRET TERRIUS, starring top Korean star, So Ji Sub, achieved #1 in drama viewership ratings for its time slot and recorded double digits for its highest viewership ratings. Greenlight Content was one of the main investors of MY SECRET TERRIUS.

The Company owns a 20% equity interest in The Makers Studio Co. Ltd., which plans to produce and release four upcoming films, the first of which will be THE ISLAND OF THE GHOST’S WAIL, a comedy horror film.

Talent Representation

The Company holds an effective shareholding interest of 43.88% in Spackman Media Group Limited (“SMGL“). SMGL, a company incorporated in Hong Kong, together with its subsidiaries, is collectively one of the largest entertainment talent agencies in Korea in terms of the number of artists under management, including some of the top names in the Korean entertainment industry. SMGL operates its talent management business through renowned agencies such as MSteam Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Son Ye-jin, Wi Ha-jun, Lee Min-jung, Ko Sung-hee), SBD Entertainment Inc. (Son Suk-ku, Han Ji-hyun, Lee Cho-hee, Park Keun-rok), UAA&CO Inc. (Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Hye-ri, Kim Ji-young, Wang Ji-won), Play Content Co., Ltd. (Kang Min-ji, Hwang-hwi) and Kook Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Baek Si-won, Shin Ji-woong). Through these full-service talent agencies in Korea, SMGL represents and guides the professional careers of a leading roster of award-winning actors/actresses in the practice areas of motion pictures, television, commercial endorsements, and branded entertainment. SMGL leverages its unparalleled portfolio of artists as a platform to develop, produce, finance and own the highest quality of entertainment content projects, including theatrical motion pictures, variety shows and TV dramas. This platform also creates and derives opportunities for SMGL to make strategic investments in development stage businesses that can collaborate with SMGL artists. SMGL is an associated company of the Company. For more information, please visit

The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Constellation Agency Pte. Ltd. (“Constellation Agency“). Constellation Agency, which owns The P Factory Co., Ltd. (“The P Factory“) and Platform Media Group Co., Ltd. (“PMG“), is primarily involved in the business of overseas agency for Korean artists venturing into the overseas market. The P Factory is an innovative marketing solutions provider specializing in event and branded content production. PMG is a talent management agency which represents and manages the careers of major artists in film, television, commercial endorsements and branded entertainment.

Strategic Businesses

The Company also operates a café-restaurant, Upper West, in the Gangnam district of Seoul and own a professional photography studio, noon pictures Co., Ltd.

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