SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach – 6 July 2023 –The 2023 Global Esports Summit and Tencent Esports Annual Conference, themed Link to Future, will take place in Shenzhen, China, on July 14-15, 2023.
The Global Esports Summit will take place in the morning on July 14. Esteemed guests, such as Kenneth Fok Kai-Kong, the president of the Asian Electronic Sports Federation, Xu Haifeng, the first Chinese Olympics Gold Medalist, and H.R.H Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, the Chairman of Saudi Esports Federation and Vice Chairman of Savvy Games Group, will share their perspectives on industry developments. Publishers of Asian Games titles will announce their Asian Games plans. Moreover, representatives of esports associations such as South Korea, Vietnam, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and sports organizations such as ASEAN will discuss global Esports trends.
The Tencent Esports Annual Conference will take place in the afternoon on July 14, during which the latest annual tournament plans for 11 Tencent Esports titles will be announced, as well the reveal of two new titles.
The conference will also host parallel sessions, such as the first Women of Esports Development Forum in China, focusing on industry issues to promote in-depth industry development.
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A Kakao Pay user makes payment through the app (Photo: Koreaby Me)
Kakao Pay Corp., a mobile payment and digital wallet service in South Korea has launched an overseas ATM withdrawal service in partnership with Global Loyalty Network (GLN), an overseas payment platform under Hana Bank, to allow users to withdraw national currency in Laos, Vietnam, and Japan using just their mobile phones.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 July 2023 – GEODIS, a global leader in the transport and logistics sector, has been recognized as one of the ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia” by HR Asia for the Hong Kong region for the second consecutive year. The award recognizes organizations that have been identified by their employees as one of the best employers of choice. It acknowledges those with the best human resources (HR) practices, and which demonstrate high levels of employee engagement and excellent workplace cultures.
Chris Cahill, Managing Director, North Asia Sub-Region at GEODIS (Image credit : Business Media International)
GEODIS was also presented with the HR Asia Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Award, which celebrates the best companies in Asia that have successfully implemented practices and have become outstanding examples of promoting DEI.
“Congratulations to our team in Hong Kong for achieving these awards. Hong Kong is a critical hub and plays a pivotal role in GEODIS’ plans for growth in the Asia Pacific region. At GEODIS, we firmly believe that our success is driven by our people, it is their passion, expertise and commitment that enable us to achieve our goals and exceed expectations. This recognition validates the efforts we have put into building a supportive, inclusive, and engaging workplace in the region,” said Onno C.P. Boots, Regional President and CEO, Asia Pacific and Middle East region, at GEODIS.
“We are truly honored to be recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Asia’ and conferred the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards. People are our most important asset and we continuously strive to provide them with the necessary tools, resources and opportunities for growth. We invest in robust learning and development programs, encourage open communication, and foster a collaborative, diverse and inclusive environment that encourage innovation. This award is the result of the collective efforts of our entire team and I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for their exceptional contribution,” said Chris Cahill, Managing Director, North Asia Sub-Region at GEODIS.
GEODIS’ workforce excellence priorities are focused on managing performance, engaging the workforce and developing talents. These talent development initiatives include the Leadership Engagement Group, which empowers middle managers across the company to make a positive impact at work and Individual Development Plans, which aim to support employee goals and cultivate better work experiences for all. In addition, a global program, MANAGE, targeted at middle management, fosters a shared set of leadership skills aligned with established 7 leadership principles.
GEODIS believes that a culture of diversity, with an equal commitment to inclusivity, are key to achieving dynamism, creativity and fresh approaches to problem solving that are required in an ever-changing business environment. The company, which comprises of 51% women in Asia Pacific, regularly consults with its people through Employee Engagement Groups (EEGs) and the GEODIS’ Women Network, to ensure diverse voices, concerns, and ideas are consistently heard and responded to.
In terms of practical initiatives employed to advance these policies, GEODIS emphasizes education of its staff about gender neutral policies, localized provision of family care and flexible working hours. The active GEODIS’ Women Network facilitates both women and men to come together to learn about how diversity and inclusion create a better work environment and growth for all aspects of the business and organization.
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GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2022, GEODIS generated €13.7 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group.
Representatives from the Ministry of Technology and Communications and the Ministry of Finance in Laos during the signing ceremony. (Photo: PathetLao)
The Ministry of Technology and Communication and the Ministry of Finance in Laos signed an agreement to develop the use of electronic signatures in the state budget management system on 6 July.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 July 2023 – DPR Construction, Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., part of DPR Construction’s Family of Companies, has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) initiative—a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation and disclosure of responsible business practices.
With this announcement, DPR Construction is proud to join thousands of other companies committed to taking responsible business action to create the world we all want.
The UN Global Compactis a call to companies everywhere to align their operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principlesin the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and to take action in support of UN goals and issues embodied in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
“Being integral and indispensable is threaded into everything that we do at DPR. Our four Pillars of Global Social Responsibility (GSR): People, Planet, Partners and Philanthropy, are in line with our commitment to the UN Global Compact’s principles. We are proud to be part of the global call to taking responsible actions in creating a more sustainable society and environment.” said Richard Kimber, DPR’s managing director for Asia Pacific.
Launched in 2000, the UN Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world, with more than 15,000 companies and 3,800 non-business signatories based in over 160 countries, and more than 69 Local Networks.
DPR’s Asia Pacific operations bring global, technical and construction expertise to the region. A BCA-registered contractor, DPR specializes in the commercial, advanced technology and life sciences markets as well as healthcare and higher education.
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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 6 July 2023 – Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Keppel’s Infrastructure Division to jointly explore the development of specific sustainability-related opportunities. The MoU was executed during the recent Energy Asia conference in Kuala Lumpur, where industry leaders and policymakers gathered to advance Asia’s net zero ambitions.
From left: 1. Mr Tan Boon Leng, Managing Director, Keppel Infrastructure Holdings 2. Mr Low Kian Min, Chief Renewables Officer, Gentari Sdn Bhd
Gentari was represented by its Chief Renewables Officer, Low Kian Min, while Keppel was represented by Tan Boon Leng, Managing Director of Keppel Infrastructure Holdings Pte Ltd. Also present at the signing ceremony were Gentari’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sushil Purohit, and CEO of Keppel’s Infrastructure Division, Cindy Lim.
Through the MoU, the parties are looking to unlock synergies in renewable and low-carbon energy projects as well as electric vehicle charging infrastructure and roaming to build economies of scale, facilitate mutual support in market access and enable mutual capability development. In addition, the parties will explore potential collaboration in Energy-as-a-Service opportunities, including energy efficiency and energy management projects.
“We are excited to collaborate with Keppel via this MoU, as it represents a significant step in growing the application of sustainable energy solutions across Southeast Asia. By leveraging our combined capabilities in areas such as renewable energy, electric vehicle charging infrastructure and sustainable energy applications, we aim to deliver innovative solutions that support the region’s net zero ambitions. Together, we are committed to reshaping the energy landscape and creating a greener future for Southeast Asia,” said Sushil Purohit, CEO of Gentari.
Cindy Lim, CEO of Keppel’s Infrastructure Division added, “Keppel is pleased to collaborate with Gentari on a targeted slate of initiatives that will help to address immediate urban and climatic challenges in Southeast Asia. The MoU is a testament to Gentari and Keppel’s shared commitment towards helping the region get closer to net zero. Through collaborating on sustainable infrastructure projects and Energy-as-a-Service with Gentari, we aim to leverage each other’s strengths to improve urban environments and enhance access to e-mobility.”
For more information on Gentari, please visit www.gentari.com.
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About Gentari
Gentari is a clean energy company focused on delivering the net zero solutions required to put cleaner energy into action today, to transform how we live tomorrow. Gentari offers lower carbon solutions through three initial core pillars – Renewable Energy, Hydrogen and Green Mobility, forming a portfolio of solutions cutting across the electron value chain to help customers achieve net zero emissions. In the long term, Gentari aims to be a full-suite net zero solutions provider, creating greater value, connecting businesses, and making the journey to net zero possible.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 July 2023 – Circles, a global telco technology company, announced high customer satisfaction of povo2.0, the digital telco brand that was launched in Japan with long-standing partner, KDDI Corporation, one of Japan’s leading telecommunications companies.
povo2.0, empowered by Circles X technology, delivers delightful digital experiences to the digital savvy users in Japan
First launched in 2021, povo2.0, by KDDI Digital Life (KDL), adopted a transformative ‘clean sheet’ strategy leveraging Circles’ cloud native SaaS platform, Circles X, to develop and launch differentiated services rapidly. Built for ‘operators by an operator’, Circles X provides operators with a success playbook that equips them with the agility to market and provides digitally savvy consumers with best-in-class experiences.
povo2.0 was launched remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, from Singapore into the Japan market, in just 16 weeks. This was a first for any digital telco brand in Japan. Committed to the motto of ‘no more bill shock’, povo2.0 empowers customers with the freedom to tailor the services in their plans, based on their individual preferences and requirements.
This garnered KDL a net-promoter-score that is significantly higher than the average industry benchmarks, a key measure of customer satisfaction.
Toshitake Amamiya, Executive Vice President of KDDI Corporation says, “I am delighted to have Circles as our partner. They have the proven knowledge and capabilities to serve digital-native users, offering the simple and agile service experience we were looking for.”
Rameez Ansar, CEO and Co-Founder of Circles, says, “As the ratio of digitally savvy consumers increases, so does the need for more personalised digital experiences. It’s now more crucial than ever for telcos to innovate and deliver next-generation digital services to meet the demands of these customers. At Circles, we have the digital and operator expertise to help telco operators to accelerate their digital transformation plans based on the success of operating our own digital telco, Circles.Life, in Singapore, Taiwan and Australia.” He continues, “We are delighted to have a partner like KDL who is at the forefront of innovation and shaping the digital telco landscape in Japan. We look forward to bringing more innovative digital services and experiences to the people.”
Toshiro Akiyama, CEO of KDDI Digital Life says, “The ability to quickly develop and launch differentiated services with a solution that not only works with the KDDI ecosystem but also runs independently from the system, really empowered KDDI to take a bold leap forward with its first-ever digital telco brand.” He adds, “The Circles team runs side by side with KDDI tirelessly to ensure seamless execution of the project, removing the unnecessary hassle of having to manage multiple vendors. the people at Circles are truly its biggest asset.”
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About Circles
Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its SaaS platform – Circles X, helping telco operators launch and operate successful digital brands.
Today, Circles is partnering operators in 14 countries with the mission to deliver delightful digital experiences to millions of people through our businesses.
With Circles.Life, our digital lifestyle brand, we empower and delight customers across the world by offering digital experiences that go beyond traditional telco services.
With Circles X, our digital telco technology empowers operators to launch digital telco brands from anywhere in the world. Built for operators by an operator, Circles X powers both Circles.Life and our partner operators’ digital telco brands.
Circles is backed by global investors such as Peak XV Partners, Warburg Pincus, EDBI and Founders Fund – renowned institutions with a track record of backing industry-shaking innovators.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 July 2023 – (NASDAQ: AMZN) – The countdown begins to Amazon Singapore’s Prime Day event which is set to run from 11 to 12 July at Amazon.sg/primeday. Prime members will enjoy exclusive access to thousands of deals across Household & Kitchen, PC & Electronics, Beauty, Health & Personal Care, Baby & Toys, Beer, Wine & Spirits, and more. They can also expect incredible savings including up to 70% off best-selling books, and deep discounts of at least 50% off on brands like BOSE, Sennheiser, SONY, FOREO, local favourite, Epitex, and more. Prime members can also enjoy Amazon.sg exclusive pre-access to new releases from Hasbro on their popular line-up of toy brands including Nerf, Monopoly, Play-Doh, Transformers and Twister.
Members of the public who have the Amazon.sg app downloaded can join in the Prime Day celebrations at the upcoming carnival event taking place from 8 to 9 July at Capitol Singapore. Visitors will be able to enjoy a first-hand preview and experience of the exciting deals and products available on Prime Day through interactive games and activities at the free public event.
Sneak Peek into the Real Deals this Prime Day Featuring thousands of real deals and incredible discounts, Prime members can enjoy deep savings on top-tier brands and products from LEGO, Hasbro, Sukin, Omnidesk, FOREO, Xiaomi, MUJI and more. Offers will be launched at different times throughout the 48-hour shopping event which starts at 12AM SGT on 11 July. Terms and conditions apply to all promotions.
A preview of the top Prime Day deals that Prime members can expect include:
Toys, Books & Baby
Save up to 70% off selected books including bestsellers, children’s books, business & careers, #booktok favorites, and more
Save up to 70% off and get an additional S$20 off on min spend of S$80 from brands such as LEGO, Play-Doh, Transformers, Barbie, Jenga, Monopoly, Hot Wheels and more
Save up to 50% off selected Transformers toys
Save up to 50% off selected toys from brands including Hot Wheels, Funko and Funko Pop!
Save up to 50% off selected items from Tommee Tippee and Skip Hop
Save up to 40% off new launches from Barbie, Takara Tomy, Paw Patrol and more
Save up to 40% off on selected Mattel products, and free gift worth S$79 with a min spending of S$150
Save up to 40% off selected Barbie Movie products
Save up to 30% off selected items from Graco
Save up to 30% off selected toys from brands including Marvel, Disney, Frozen, Peppa Pig, Sanrio, NanoBlock, and more
Save up to 30% off selected items from LEGO – Free gift with min. spend of S$79
PC & Electronics
Save up to 50% off your headphones when purchasing from brands including Sennheiser, Sony, Jabra, JBL, Marshall, Audio Technica and others, and get S$8 off with a minimum spend of S$80
Save up to 50% off selected items from Bose
Save up to 40% off selected items from Spigen
Save up to 35% off selected items from Omnidesk
Save up to 35% off selected smartwatches and trackers from brands including Fitbit and Garmin
Save up to 30% off selected items brands including Logitech, SAMSUNG, SoundPEATS and more
Save up to 30% off selected video games and accessories from brands including Nintendo, Sony and more
Save up to 20% on selected LG products, with additional vouchers of up to S$200 off
Household, Kitchen & Pets
Save up to 85% off selected items from household cleaning and appliances brand, Leifheit
Save up to 65% off selected items from home décor brand, Umbra
Save up to 50% off selected home and kitchen appliances, cookware, bedding and bath
Save up to 40% off selected items from Citylife
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Save up to 30% off coffee machines and kettles, vacuum cleaners, home storage and organization
Save up to 30% off selected items from 3M, MUJI, and selected dining and cookware from brands including Blue Diamond and Table Matters
Save up to 25% off selected pet products from brands including Himalayan Dog Chew, INABA and Stewart Pet
Beauty, Health & Personal Care
Save up to 50% off selected skincare products from Sukin and FOREO
Save up to 40% off selected items from Michael Design Works
Save up to 35% off selected items from Ma Cherie
Save up to 30% off selected items from Maybelline
Save up to 30% off selected items from brands including La Roche-Posay and Vichy and get an additional S$10 off a minimum spend of S$85
Save up to 25% off selected items from brands including Laneige and RYO
Get S$16 off with a minimum spend of S$80 on brands including Kleenex, Huggies, Kotex and more
Save up to 40% off products from small-and-medium sized businesses
Save up to 30% off on selected items from UGREEN, LENCENT and Renpho
Save up to 25% off selected items from Armaggeddon
Grocery
Save up to 50% off selected items from New Moon
Save up to 40% off on Harvest Box, Nature’s Bakery, Kewpie, Remedy Organic and more
Save up to 35% off selected items from Sunny Fruit
Save up to 30% off selected items from Moma
Save even more with cross category deals or when you buy more units!
Flash Deals: Up to 60% off on selected products on Amazon.sg
Buy 4 and get 20% off on Baby, Beauty, Health & Personal Care, Grocery, BWS and more
Save up to 30% off, Buy 4 get extra 20% off on Kettle Chips, Tyrrell’s, Australia’s Own and more
Save up to 30% off, Buy 4 get 20% off on Louis Jadot, Robert Mondavi, Ruffino, and more
Save up to 30% off, Buy 4 get 20% off on San Pellegrino, The Gourmet’s Pack, Acqua Panna, and more
Save up to 25% off, Buy 4 get 20% off on Cadbury, Oreo, Ritz and more
Save up to 20% off, Buy 3 get extra 15% off on Penfolds, Wynns, Wolf Blass and more wines
Save up to 20% off, Buy 4 get extra 20% off on Frontera, Casillero del Diablo and more wines
Save up to 10% off with 2 of more items purchased from the International Stores
Save up to 8% off big-ticket itemsfrom International Stores (selected items S$400 and above)
*Terms and conditions apply to all promotions listed above.
Prepare for Prime Day
Join Prime: Customers can join Prime for S$2.99 per month or start a free trial to participate. Prime membership includes unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, unlimited access to video game benefits with Prime Gaming, access to epic deals on Prime Day, free same-day delivery on selected delivery windows by Amazon Fresh & Fast on purchases made on Amazon Fresh, Watsons, and Little Farms, and more.
Set up deal alerts: Prime members can subscribe to receive deal alert notifications related to their recent Amazon searches and recently viewed items. All they have to do is visit the Prime Day event page on the Amazon app between now and Prime Day to create deal alerts. Once Prime Day arrives, members will receive push notifications on any available deals.
Shop for Good this Prime Day Amazon makes it easier for customers to give back through the Amazon x Shop for Good Wishlist. While shopping during Prime Day, customers can also support local non-profit organizations (NPOs) and their causes by purchasing items off their Amazon wishlist – a depository of items they need the most. Shoppers keen to do good can donate through the wishlist.
Shop Deals from Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Prime Day provides small and medium businesses the opportunity to market their products to more than 200 million Prime members around the world.
Find Prime Day Around the World Prime Day will kick off on 11 July in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates, the UK, and the U.S. Prime members in India can shop Prime Day later this summer.
Every Day Made Better with Amazon Prime Amazon Prime was designed to make your life better every single day. Over 200 million paid members around the world enjoy the many benefits of Prime, including the best of shopping and entertainment. In Singapore, Prime membership includes unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, unlimited access to video game benefits with Prime Gaming, Prime Day, and more. Prime was built on the foundation of unlimited fast, free shipping. Prime members enjoy access to free one-day delivery on domestic Prime eligible selection on Amazon.sg, free same-day delivery on selected delivery windows for Amazon Fresh & Fast on purchases made on Amazon Fresh, Watsons, and Little Farms, as well as early access to deals and exclusive deals. Prime is S$2.99 per month. Start a 30-day free trial of Prime at Amazon.sg/prime.
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