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Funeral Director of Confidence Funeral Recognized by the Association of Trade & Commerce with SME 500 Award in 2021


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 June 2024 – Confidence Funeral Services Pte Ltd announces that its Director, Zen Goh, was honoured by the Association of Trade & Commerce with the esteemed SME 500 Award back in 2021. This recognition marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey and underscores its commitment to providing compassionate and professional funeral services, serving the community with integrity and care.

Expressing his gratitude for the award, Zen Goh shares, “It is a tremendous honour to be recognised by the Association of Trade & Commerce for the SME 500 Award in 2021. This award reaffirms our dedication to excellence and our focus on the needs of our clients. We will continue providing dignified and compassionate funeral services, supporting families with the utmost care during their most difficult times.”

Recognising Excellence

Being awarded the SME 500 Award, conferred by the Singapore Association of Trade & Commerce in 2021, is a testament to Confidence Funeral’s performance in developing and managing its operations. The award recognises SMEs that have demonstrated excellence in their fiscal performance, operational efficiency, and overall management. This marks a significant milestone for Confidence Funeral, affirming its position as a leader in the funeral services industry in Singapore.

The Funeral Industry and the Path to Confidence Funeral

Transitioning from a Navy Regular to a funeral director, Zen Goh embraced a motto: “Used to serve the nation, now serving the public.” His decision to enter this industry was driven by a determination to provide exceptional service, ensuring that no mistakes are made during such trying times.

Overcoming Challenges Faced in the Funeral Business

In its early days, the funeral industry faced challenges stemming from a lack of transparency and communication, leaving bereaved families uncertain about the procedures and costs involved. Zen Goh and his team at Confidence Funeral sought to address this by adopting a transparent approach, clearly explaining the rationales and principles behind funeral arrangements. Despite initial resistance, this approach garnered trust and respect from clients, particularly the younger generation appreciative of the clarity it provided.

While transparency requires significant time and effort from funeral directors, the team at Confidence Funeral remains steadfast in their mission. They understand that the additional time spent with grieving families is essential for providing the highest level of service.

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About Confidence Funeral

Established in 2010, Confidence Funeral offers a comprehensive range of funeral services tailored to various religious and cultural preferences, including Taoist, Buddhist, Christian, and Catholic ceremonies. Their committed team of professional funeral directors extends compassionate support to grieving families, facilitating a dignified farewell for departed loved ones. Through meticulous attention to detail at every stage of the proceedings, Confidence Funeral ensures that every ceremony is conducted with the utmost respect and sensitivity.

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Funeral Director of Confidence Funeral Recognized by the Association of Trade & Commerce with SME 500 Award in 2020


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 June 2024 – Confidence Funeral Services Pte Ltd announces that its Director, Zen Goh, was honoured by the Association of Trade & Commerce with the esteemed SME 500 Award back in 2020. This recognition marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey and underscores its commitment to providing compassionate and professional funeral services, serving the community with integrity and care.

Expressing his gratitude for the award, Zen Goh shares, “It is a tremendous honour to be recognised by the Association of Trade & Commerce for the SME 500 Award in 2020. This award reaffirms our dedication to excellence and our focus on the needs of our clients. We will continue providing dignified and compassionate funeral services, supporting families with the utmost care during their most difficult times.”

Recognising Excellence

Being awarded the SME 500 Award, conferred by the Singapore Association of Trade & Commerce in 2020, is a testament to Confidence Funeral’s performance in developing and managing its operations. The award recognises SMEs that have demonstrated excellence in their fiscal performance, operational efficiency, and overall management. This marks a significant milestone for Confidence Funeral, affirming its position as a leader in the funeral services industry in Singapore.

The Funeral Industry and the Path to Confidence Funeral

Transitioning from a Navy Regular to a funeral director, Zen Goh embraced a motto: “Used to serve the nation, now serving the public.” His decision to enter this industry was driven by a determination to provide exceptional service, ensuring that no mistakes are made during such trying times.

Overcoming Challenges Faced in the Funeral Business

In its early days, the funeral industry faced challenges stemming from a lack of transparency and communication, leaving bereaved families uncertain about the procedures and costs involved. Zen Goh and his team at Confidence Funeral sought to address this by adopting a transparent approach, clearly explaining the rationales and principles behind funeral arrangements. Despite initial resistance, this approach garnered trust and respect from clients, particularly the younger generation appreciative of the clarity it provided.

While transparency requires significant time and effort from funeral directors, the team at Confidence Funeral remains steadfast in their mission. They understand that the additional time spent with grieving families is essential for providing the highest level of service.

Hashtag: #ConfidenceFuneral




The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Confidence Funeral

Established in 2010, Confidence Funeral offers a comprehensive range of funeral services tailored to various religious and cultural preferences, including Taoist, Buddhist, Christian, and Catholic ceremonies. Their committed team of professional funeral directors extends compassionate support to grieving families, facilitating a dignified farewell for departed loved ones. Through meticulous attention to detail at every stage of the proceedings, Confidence Funeral ensures that every ceremony is conducted with the utmost respect and sensitivity.

Reach out to find out more.

Prudential launches indexed universal life insurance plan to meet rising legacy planning needs of the high net worth segment

The plan offers uncapped growth potential linked to the index performance along with features that protect against market uncertainties

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 June 2024 – Prudential Singapore (“Prudential”) has introduced an indexed universal life (UL) insurance product, PRUVantage Legacy Index (“PVLI”), to address the growing protection and legacy planning needs of high net worth (“HNW”) individuals in Singapore.
The indexed UL plan offers customers lifelong coverage against death and terminal illness, and can maximise the growth potential of their wealth for future generations while protecting it from market downturns. That is because unlike other plans in the market, the growth potential is tied to the uncapped performance of the S&P 500 Fast Convergence Index. At the same time, customers are protected with a floor rate of 0% for the index account, which means that the index account will not lose value due to negative market returns. Customers also enjoy a crediting rate of 4.5% p.a. for their fixed account in the first year.
The HNW segment in Singapore has been growing steadily in recent years, and the proportion of millionaires in Singapore is expected to rise from 7.5% in 2021 to 13.4% by 2030. By then, the proportion of millionaires in Singapore will be higher than that of the US, China, and other economies in Asia Pacific.1

PVLI is the latest addition to Prudential’s suite of insurance plans that meet the needs of the growing HNW population.
Mr Goh Theng Kiat, Chief Customer Officer of Prudential Singapore, said that with increasing lifespans and affluence, there is also a growing need for more protection and legacy planning.
“High net worth individuals are looking for insurance solutions that go beyond basic protection and require plans that are tailored to securing their wealth and building a lasting legacy that can be passed on to future generations. PRUVantage Legacy Index is an insurance plan designed for this purpose, offering long-term coverage and growth potential for their legacy.”

About PRUVantage Legacy Index (PVLI)
PVLI is a single premium indexed UL insurance plan that offers a high death and terminal illness coverage. The policy works on a dual account structure – a fixed account and an index account that is benchmarked against the S&P 500 Fast Convergence (FC) Index. This index dynamically adjusts its allocation several times a day based on volatility observations from the market, stabilising returns during market downturns.2
The key benefits of PVLI include:
  • Lifelong protection with high death and terminal illness coverage.
  • Maximised growth potential: Customers can access high-growth potential that is linked to the uncapped returns of the S&P 500 FC Index, allowing them to reap the full benefit of market upsides.3,4
  • Steady growth on fixed account: The fixed account enjoys a first year crediting rate of 4.5% p.a. and guaranteed minimum crediting rate of 2.0% p.a.
  • Protection from market downturns: A lifetime floor rate of 0% for the index account and a minimum crediting rate of 2.0% p.a.5
  • Customise premium allocation between fixed account and index account as financial needs and risk appetites evolve. Customers have the option to change allocations every year after the first policy year.
  • Loyalty crediting rate of 0.35% p.a. on the fixed account from the 11th year onwards.
There is a minimum sum assured of US$500,000.

1 Source: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/en-gb/insights/global-research/the-rise-of-asian-wealth

2 For details on S&P 500 FC Index, please refer to: https://www.spglobal.com/

3 Subject to prevailing participation rates. The average participation rate is 70.0% in policy illustration, and the guaranteed minimum participation rate is 40.0%.

4 The S&P 500 FC TCA 0.5% Decrement Index (USD) ER (the “Index”) is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC or its affiliates (“S&P DJI”) and has been licensed for use by Prudential Assurance Co. Singapore (Pte) Ltd. (“Prudential”). S&P®, S&P 500®, US 500, The 500, iBoxx®, iTraxx® and CDX® are trademarks of S&P Global, Inc. or its affiliates (“S&P”); Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (“Dow Jones”). Fast Convergence and FC are trademarks of BofA Securities, Inc. and/or its affiliates (“BofAS”). BofAS has licensed the Fast Convergence (FC) patented methodology and related trademarks to S&P DJI for use in the Index. Prudential’s products are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S&P DJI, Dow Jones, S&P, BofAS or their respective affiliates, and none of such parties make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such product(s) nor do they have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the Index. For details on S&P 500 FC Index, please refer to: https://www.spglobal.com/

5 This refers to Minimum Surrender Value (MSV) feature, please refer to Product Summary for details.

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About Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (Pte) Ltd (Prudential Singapore)

Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (Pte) Ltd is one of the top life insurance companies in Singapore, serving the financial and protection needs of the country’s citizens for 93 years. The company has an AA- Financial Strength Rating from leading credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s, with S$53.3 billion funds under management as at 31 December 2023. It delivers a suite of well-rounded product offerings in Protection, Savings and Investment through multiple distribution channels including a network of more than 5,200 financial representatives.

Telosin X: Redefining Home Skincare with Cutting-Edge Technology


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 June 2024 – In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding time for spa treatments can feel like a luxury few can afford. Enter Telosin X, an FDA-cleared medical device from TELOSIN LTD. that brings the spa to users. With its advanced NASA-inspired light therapy, Telosin X is revolutionizing home skincare, making it easier than ever to tackle wrinkles and expression lines right in one’s own home.

Telosin X: Redefining Home Skincare with Cutting-Edge Technology

Revolutionizing Skincare at Home

Leading the beauty innovation wave, TELOSIN LTD. merges advanced technology with effective skincare. Telosin X is the result of this vision, designed to deliver spa-quality results from the comfort of home. This game-changing device is perfect for those seeking to maintain youthful, radiant skin without the need for salon visits.

Telsoin X

The Science Behind Telosin X

Telosin X harnesses NASA-inspired red infra-light therapy to stimulate collagen production and improve skin texture. This FDA-cleared technology is both safe and highly effective. A Harvard study found that 90% of participants saw significant improvements in skin texture, pore reduction, pigmentation, and a visible reduction in wrinkles.

The magic of Telosin X lies in its red infra-light therapy, which penetrates the skin to target old collagen and prompt the body to produce new, healthier collagen. Think of it like your gym routine: just as muscles are broken down and rebuilt stronger, this therapy breaks down old collagen, encouraging skin regeneration. The result? Smoother, firmer skin with reduced wrinkles and fine lines.

Magdalena, Product Development Manager at TELOSIN LTD., explains: “We achieved precision in the wavelengths of red and infrared light, crossing a therapeutic window that targets collagen formation. This allows us to naturally boost collagen production, delivering immediate and long-term results that significantly enhance skin health and texture.”

To illustrate its effectiveness, try this simple test: measure the light distribution and intensity on plain white paper. Telosin X’s advanced polycarbonate reflector ensures uniform light coverage, showcasing its consistent and effective therapy compared to other devices on the market.

Hubert Wu

Clinically Proven and Expert-Recommended

Telosin X stands out for its rigorous clinical testing and endorsements from dermatologists and plastic surgeons worldwide. Its effectiveness in treating wrinkles and fine lines is backed by extensive clinical trials. The FDA approval and European CE certification further assure its safety and efficacy, providing peace of mind for users.

Empower the Skincare Routine

For those seeking a non-invasive solution to wrinkles and expression lines, Telosin X is the ultimate choice. This device empowers users to take control of their skincare routines, delivering professional-grade results at home. The convenience of at-home treatments combined with professional-grade technology makes Telosin X a standout innovation in the beauty industry.

Telosin X is backed by a lifetime guarantee, reflecting TELOSIN’s confidence in its durability and effectiveness. Available for global shipping, Telosin X can be ordered from their official website, telosin.com, making advanced skincare accessible to everyone.

Transforming Home Skincare

Telosin X marks a significant advancement in home skincare technology. By integrating cutting-edge light therapy into a user-friendly device, TELOSIN LTD. has created a tool that offers real results. The convenience of at-home treatments, combined with the efficacy of professional-grade technology, positions Telosin X as a leading innovation in the beauty industry.

For more information and to explore the benefits of Telosin X, visit telosin.com. Discover how this device can enhance skincare routines and improve skin health in a natural, non-invasive way.

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OPPO Scores Unforgettable Experiences with Global Brand Ambassador Kaká at the UEFA Champions League Final 2024

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 June 2024 – The UEFA Champions League final kicked off today at London’s legendary Wembley Stadium. As the Official Global Partner of the top-flight football competition, OPPO brought its flagship smartphone, OPPO Find X7 Ultra, to capture unforgettable moments from the match and celebrate the crowning of the 2024 UEFA Champions League winners.

The OPPO Find X7 Ultra is the latest flagship phone to feature powerful imaging capabilities that empower users to capture and experience true-to-life content from their favourite football games. To celebrate and relive these life-time moments with fans around the world, OPPO took the big screen inside Wembley Stadium during the final to showcase user photos shot on OPPO smartphones and selected from the OPPO imagine IF Photography Awards’ What A Shot category.

Shot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra
Shot on OPPO Find X7 Ultra

As part of the celebrations, OPPO global brand ambassador, Kaká, once again joined the brand at the exclusive OPPO Hospitality Lounge to meet and greet with fans across a full program of activities, together with special magician. Alongside the main action, OPPO also hosted the OPPO Booth at Potters Field Park near Tower Bridge, where it brought elevated UEFA Champions League experiences to football fans far and wide.

Kaka’s What A Shot at OPPO lounge
Kaka’s What A Shot at OPPO lounge

“It’s inspiring to see OPPO’s industry-leading mobile imaging technologies continue to elevate the experience for football fans and enable them to capture countless inspiring moments both on and off the pitch during the past two seasons of the UEFA Champions League.” said Billy Zhang, President of Overseas MKT, Sales and Service at OPPO.

Exciting on-site activities elevate the match-day experience
OPPO’s Hospitality Lounge returned to the Champions Village this year with even more interactive on-site activities for fans. In the lounge, guests could experience the electric atmosphere of the world’s top football competition in different OPPO x UEFA Themed Spaces, take a breather from the action with some relaxing on-site games, and discover the latest OPPO technology across a range of OPPO smartphones and smart devices.

At the OPPO x UEFA Imaging Zone guests also had the opportunity to see some of the most breath-taking moments from this year’s competition captured at stunning close range by the UEFA Champions League photographers using the latest Find series smartphones.

Imaging Zone in OPPO Lounge
Imaging Zone in OPPO Lounge

Adding to the excitement, the experiential OPPO Booth at the Potters Field Park continued to ignite the atmosphere up to the final whistle as part of the UEFA Champions Festival. At the booth, guests were invited to put themselves in the boots of the two 2024 UEFA Champions League finalists, Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, by having their pictures taken on replica team benches using the OPPO Find X7 Ultra. They also had the chance to get their hands on the latest OPPO Reno11 F 5G and its new generative AI photo editing tool, OPPO AI Eraser.

OPPO Booth at the Champions Festival
OPPO Booth at the Champions Festival

“It’s been another fantastic year of partnership with OPPO, engaging fans with cutting-edge imaging technology and greater access to the UEFA Champions League,” said Guillaume Sabran, Head of Sponsorship and Licensing at UEFA. “OPPO has been an excellent addition to the UEFA partner family over the past two years.”


OPPO’s commitment to sports philanthropy

Amidst the atmosphere surrounding this year’s UEFA Champions League final, OPPO and the UEFA Champions League hosted a charity football match on May 30 in London, pitting Indonesian players against legendary players – Kaká, Roberto Carlos, Clarence Seedorf, and Robert Pirès.

Legendary players for 5v5 football match
Legendary players for 5v5 football match

After the game, all players signed their match jerseys, with the collection being auctioned off together with one single jersey adorned with signatures of all the legendary players and Indonesian players. The proceeds from the auction will go towards supporting the development of youth football in Indonesia.

The charity match was not just a celebration of shared passion on the pitch, but a testament to OPPO’s commitment to sports philanthropy. Through initiatives like these, OPPO seeks to inspire and empower more young football players, providing them with the resources and support they need to pursue their dreams.

Through its partnership with the UEFA Champions League, OPPO has brought fans around the world closer to the excitement of the world’s top football competition. Looking forward, OPPO will continue to drive innovation in AI and mobile imaging technology to empower fans with the “Empower Everyone Everyday” ethos, enabling them to immerse themselves even further in the excitement of world-class sports events.
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About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone – “Smiley Face” – in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find X and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO has footprints in more than 60 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.

EuroCham Laos Organizes Its Annual General Assembly, Hosts Laos-Europe Business Networking Event With EU Delegation

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The European Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Laos (or ECCIL EuroCham Laos) gathered all its members at this year’s Annual General Meeting on 23 May to discuss the future of the Chamber.

Lao Prime Minister Urges Action Against Forest Destruction Ahead of Environment Day

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone

As World Environment Day approaches, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has delivered a crucial message to the nation, emphasizing the need for heightened awareness and collaboration to safeguard natural resources and protect the environment.

East, Southeast Asia Had Record Methamphetamine Seizures Last Year. Profits Remain in Billions

Thai police officers stand behind packages containing seized crystal meth, methamphetamine, and heroin during a news conference in Bangkok, Thailand on 28 September 2023. (Photo: AP)

BANGKOK (AP) — East and Southeast Asia are awash in record amounts of methamphetamine and other synthetic drugs, the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime said in a new report on 28 May. It traced their source largely to the cross-border region known as the Golden Triangle where ThailandMyanmar, and Laos meet.