SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 June 2022 – Carousell Media Group (CMG) and the Interactive Advertising Bureau Southeast Asia and India (IAB SEA+India) have released a new report showing a digital disruption spurred on by the migration of users from offline to online with the new stay-at-home paradigm.

The IAB SEA+India surveyed more than 61,500 respondents who use CMG recommerce platforms in Singapore (carousell.sg), Hong Kong (carousell.com.hk), Vietnam (chotot.com), Malaysia (mudah.my) and the Philippines (carousell.ph).

This year’s regional research establishes the audience profile in each market, explores income, investing and spending habits, how respondents spend time online, streaming services to which they subscribe, their food and grocery shopping habits including use of meal delivery platforms, future purchasing plans, what influences their spending, and how and why they are shopping sustainably.

Miranda Dimopoulos, Regional CEO, IAB SEA+India says there has been a seismic shift to online led by the Southeast Asia and Hong Kong regions, and on a scale never before seen.

“We’re seeing everything from mundane daily tasks to health and self development being enabled from your mobile device. We also see that CMG’s hyper-engaged audiences are prioritising sustainable shopping to protect the planet,” says Ms Dimopoulos.

JJ Eastwood, Managing Director, CMG says that this year’s survey builds upon research from last year, again in partnership with the IAB SEA+India, into Millennials and Sustainable Purchasing. “This year we drilled deeper into respondents’ financial habits which reveals that the largest spending category, both current and future, is local and international travel.

“It is also gratifying to see that our Carousell Group marketplaces are now synonymous with sustainability and social ethics, and we have seen a quantum increase in usage of our recommerce marketing platforms over the past two years.”

Key regional findings include:

• 55% of respondents shop sustainably driven by concerns about climate change and environmental impact rather than financial savings
• 64% of respondents say they are saving more this year than in the previous year
• 47% of respondents plan on travelling locally and abroad over the next year
• Stocks, bonds, and property remain preferred investments; however, there is an increased interest in more high-risk investments such as crypto currencies with one-quarter (26%) of respondents currently investing in crypto, particularly in Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore
• The most time online is spent shopping for meals, food and groceries, streaming content, and in personal development such as online learning, and maintaining or improving their physical fitness and mental wellness
• Respondents said that they are mostly influenced to make a purchase by promotions and advertising campaigns
• All respondents say they shop sustainably; however, this is actioned in different ways whether making fewer new purchases; using Carousell Group’s recommerce marketplaces for buying and selling; taking their own shopping bags in-store, and seeking out brands with sustainability principles and practices.

“We see a significant swing towards shopping sustainably to mitigate climate change and protect the environment, rather than purely to save money,” says JJ Eastwood. “In fact, we see that people are prepared to pay more for sustainably sourced or produced food and products. We have an audience of tens of millions of people using our recommerce platforms. If you extrapolate their contributions to sustainable shopping, you have a significant start to environmental protection at a consumer level.”

You can also view the recording of the webinar detailing some of the top findings from the report here: https://bit.ly/3NSMzhM

To discuss retail media opportunities with Carousell Marketplaces in more detail, email mediagroup@thecarousell.com.

Any research questions or feedback can be sent to hello@iabseaindia.com.

About Carousell Media Group:

The Carousell Media Group is the media arm of the Carousell Group and offers advertising solutions for brands and agencies across all brands – Carousell, Mudah.my, Cho Tot, OneKyat, Ox Street and Refash. With tens of millions of users in 8 different markets across Greater Southeast Asia, Carousell Media Group provides scale and reach to advertisers. Visit here for more information.

About IAB SEA+India:
The IAB SEA+India is the not for profit industry association that unites the digital advertising industry across 7 countries in Southeast Asia and India. It represents its members to governments at all levels across the region. The membership, comprising brands, publishers, agencies and tech platforms, has grown twelvefold in the past eight years. With an active Regional Board and four specialist councils, it publishes industry discussions, white papers, research and guidelines for members as well as providing mentoring and education initiatives. Visit here for more information about becoming a member.

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 June 2022 – Crypto social trading exchange BingX is delighted to release its latest version 3.3 update, optimising its copy-trading service to further empower its traders.

With the new upgraded features such as added data charts, risk ratings, popular and conservative trader lists, crypto trading is definitely made easy.

Notably, one of the most important features of this version is the comprehensive trader data, boasting one of the most complete data displays on any exchange. This new update will incorporate more comprehensive statistics that will deepen traders’ analysis of their trading and strategies.

New users can also use these added data points to assess whether a trader meets their own investment needs from multiple perspectives. These include the trader’s fund, profitability, risk rating, trading variety preference, trading frequency, and win ratio.

Other notables encompass the popular trader list, where it features the trader with the highest following. New traders can refer to this list, which presents the choices of the most popular traders. In turn, this can help them identify high-quality traders after evaluation.

That’s not all. Another new list, called the conservative trader list, is added. This contains those who have a large initial net value in their share trading account or stick with a conservative strategy and are not prioritised in the popular trader list. Furthermore, novice traders who are new to crypto trading might want to take a low to medium risk, therefore, this new list will boost exposure for such traders in a more intuitive way.

A new risk rating display is also now pegged to each trader. Aside from helping new users to identify a trader’s risk level more intuitively and deciding whether to follow based on their own risk appetite, traders can sharpen their strategies to avoid aggressive trading activities and volatility that would affect their rankings.

“We can’t stress enough how important it is for our users to have access to a reliable platform that constantly provides incentives and ways for users to get the most out of trading. BingX is always seeking new and improved ways to create a user-centric experience for its users. Going forward, users can expect frequent upgrades in all facets of their trading experience on BingX. ” – Communications & PR Director at BingX, Elvisco Carrington

BingX continues to innovate and will launch more features and products that will both benefit and elevate the trading experience of our cryptocurrency traders.

About BingX

Founded in 2018, BingX has grown to become the world’s leading social trading platform. It is a global digital asset, spot, and derivatives trading platform that provides a safe, reliable, user-centric, and open ecosystem with intuitive social trading features created to enrich the entire cryptocurrency industry. BingX also constantly updates new projects and price charts such as: Poocoin Chart, Veracity Price, AFEN Price Chart, Saitama & Kaiken Inu. In the countries and regions where BingX operates, it has registered or obtained financial services licenses recognized and regulated by local governments.

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SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach – 8 June 2022 – Leading global smart device brand OPPO today announced the official global launch of the 4^th iteration of its OPPO Renovators Emerging Artists Project, inviting professional creatives, as well as students and professors at art and design institutes around the world, to submit interdisciplinary artwork that explores the fusion of art and tech. OPPO Renovators builds upon OPPO’s latest brand proposition “Inspiration Ahead” and the spirit of “Youth Inspiration” embodied by its Reno series, to encourage talented creators to unleash their creativity at the intersection of tech and art.

Following three successive years of hosting the event, OPPO has developed partnerships with top art and design colleges and universities in more than 230 cities across more than 40 countries and regions around the world. To date, nearly ten thousand artists have participated in the program and several outstanding projects have been further developed with OPPO’s support.

William Liu, Vice President and President of Global Marketing at OPPO, and the initiator of the Renovators program, said: “Through the OPPO Renovators, we aim to build a global platform for future-oriented art and design practices. We want to encourage young creators to engage in the creative process of integrating tech and art, contributing to building a better world through the power of innovation.”

‘Future Renovators’ and ‘Brand Renovators’ contest categories seek creative artwork at the intersection of art and technology

Renovators 2022 continues its focus on the concept of “Art + Tech” by inviting artists from all over the world to submit their artwork under two contest categories — Future Renovators and Brand Renovators. Submitted artworks will be assessed by a panel of expert judges, which include Renovators program initiator, Vice Dean of the School of Intermedia Art (SIMA) at the China Academy of Art, renowned artist, and curator, Dajuin Yao; animation and contemporary art curator, and producer, Gerben Schermer; and independent curator, Visiting Professor of Kyoto University of the Arts, Takahiro Kaneshima.

Offering vast room for creative freedom, the Future Renovators category encourages creators to address important social issues such as smart living, sustainability, new materials, carbon emissions reduction, security and privacy, multimedia innovation, connectivity and more.

The Brand Renovators category aims to attract artwork submissions directly related to the OPPO brand. Creators entering into the Brand Renovators category will be able to choose from one of two directions — Reno Artwork and Ollie IP’s Application Design.

For the Reno Artwork direction, participants can submit ideas related to the concept, design, or application of OPPO Reno series smartphones; while for the Ollie IP’s Application Design, participants are asked to devise new creative ways of utilizing OPPO’s mascot, Ollie, or even completely refashion Ollie.

There are no restrictions on the form of entries accepted for either the Future Renovators¹ or Brand Renovators² categories, with all kinds of art mediums welcome.

Through its commitment to Youth Inspiration, OPPO is building a global community for young artists to exchange ideas and grow

In line with the spirit of “Youth Inspiration”, the OPPO Renovators Project aims to provide an opportunity for young art creators and art enthusiasts around the globe to test their skills, while building a community for them to exchange ideas, grow professionally, and reach an international audience. Entrants will have the chance to win prizes and products worth over RMB100,000 as well as the opportunity to have their artwork featured through international platforms such as London Design Festival and OPPO INNO Day. Furthermore, outstanding entrants will be given access to potential business partnerships and career opportunities with OPPO, reflecting OPPO’s core belief in empowering technological and artistic innovation among young creators worldwide.

For more information, please visit the official OPPO Renovators 2022 website at www.oppo.com/en/events/renovators/ . All artworks must be submitted before 24:00 on August 18, 2022 (GMT+8) to be eligible. The final results will be announced before 24:00 on September 8, 2022 (GMT+8).

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.

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 8 June 2022 – “SEA Unicorn 2022”, jointly organised by SEATech Ventures Corp. (OTCMKT:SEAV) and GreenPro Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:GRNQ) have revealed the top 30 enterprises entering into the semi-final rounds where its first open-to-public offline event will be held at The Gardens Hotel in Mid Valley City from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on June 10.

“SEA Unicorn 2022”, with the theme of “Mass Entrepreneurship, Mass Innovation” has attracted a total of 124 enterprises participating in this exclusive event where they were split into two groups, namely Tengfei and Tengda. The top 10 enterprises that stand out in the semi-final rounds will advance to the finals on July 18 at PJ Performing Arts Centre, Stage 1 Theatre.

The participating enterprises have gone through the “SEA Unicorn 2022 Seminar” and the “Capital Induction Program” to develop and better their understanding in corporate values and capitalism that can benefit them in further application in their businesses.

The organizers also aim to support entrepreneurs to think out of the box for value development, business expansion, and international capital market integration.

Investors across different industries, which include fund managers from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan will be invited to the “SEA Unicorn 2022” semi-finals as well the general public to witness Malaysia’s next potential unicorns.

“SEA Unicorn 2022” is launched to discover and build the next ASEAN Unicorn enterprise on an international level. It also aligns with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation’s (MOSTI) call to produce 5,000 companies, including five unicorns by 2025.

The registration for “SEA Unicorn 2022” semi-finals is now open with limited seats! To secure a spot at the semi-finals, scan the QR code below to register.

For more inquiries, please call +60 18-220 1057.

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PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach – 8 June 2022 – Capturing the true magic of tennis has been a challenge for fans across the world. The disparity between the imaging capabilities of smartphone technology and the action on the court has been evident to see with grainy results, blurred visuals and underwhelming colour reproduction. OPPO’s latest technological innovations empower authentic tennis experiences for tennis lovers worldwide.

As the premium partner of Roland-Garros for the 4^th consecutive year, OPPO hopes to bring tennis fans’ inspiration with its advanced imaging technology to witness, capture, and share the heart-stopping moments on the court. In tandem with the continued partnership, OPPO’s new brand proposition, Inspiration Ahead, at its core, is centred on technology giving people the access to achieve success by pushing the limits of what is perceived as possible. Exemplifying the new brand proposition, OPPO launched the ‘Inspirational Light’ campaign, a global activation galvanising the support of tennis fans from across the globe for their tennis heroes.

Creating innovative technology is at the heart of OPPO’s ethos, and the MariSilicon X imaging NPU is a prime example of that belief. With over ten years of research and development supporting its creation, the self-designed chip is dedicated to levelling photography and videography for tennis fans with stunning HDR quality. MariSilicon X’s computational power enables true-to-life imaging experiences that can reveal the true vibrancy of the iconic clay court with the OPPO Find X5 Pro.

The result is a four-time improvement in perceived night video resolution, less grain and superior colour reproduction, making 4K Ultra Night Video possible for the first time on an Android smartphone and unlocking world-class imaging capabilities that keep up with players’ action on the Roland-Garros court.

The Find X5 Pro takes content capture to the next level with low-light videography. Each frame has detail, clarity, and dynamic range comparable with a still night mode photo, making any tennis supporter proud to share on social media.

Low light video has been a continual issue for smartphone photography. People have had to choose between capturing beautiful moments with low-quality results or just foregoing immortalising their experiences. With 4K Ultra Night Video, thanks to the MariSilicon X imaging NPU, this remains happily relegated to the past. The Find X5 Pro can capture the intensity and spirit of the court’s notable night matches without sacrificing quality so that tennis lovers can charge their own piece of Roland-Garros history.

Shooting fast-paced action with a smartphone has historically caused challenges for many. From trying to snap the volleys of the elite tennis stars to the crowd’s roaring cheers, the results can end up looking shaky and wobbly at best. OPPO’s Five-axis Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) in parallel with Ultra-Clear Shot and three-degrees anti-shake technology creates smooth and professional content without lag and incredible quality.

OPPO’s ‘Inspirational Light’ campaign, devised from the new brand proposition “Inspiration Ahead”, brings tennis fans globally to champion some of the world’s standout athletes. Inspiring messages of support from the avid tennis community were used to create striking yet beautiful light painting imagery showcased on the red clay court on each night of the tournament.

At the end of each night match, when the stadium’s lights were turned off, OPPO’s expert light painting crew ‘painted’ the fans’ best comments using OPPO’s Find X5 Pro’s long exposure photography capabilities. The stunning visuals were captured by OPPO Find X5 Pro, with photos and videos posted across social media. Inspiration to succeed is pulled from both tennis stars and their fans.

For tennis stars, the fans standing before them in the stadium inspire them to play with heart and perform their best. For the fans, it’s the players they admire on the court who encourage them to never give up and keep pushing the boundary. OPPO’s industry-leading mobile technology will also inspire more people to witness, capture and participate in these real emotions and spirits on the court.

With Roland-Garros 2023, OPPO will continue to be the premium partner for the legendary tournament. The leading technology company plans to bring even more tech innovations that excite tennis fans worldwide through standout imaging experiences. Bringing to life and reliving the true magic of the court is made simple with OPPO.

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 50 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.

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HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 8 June 2022 – The challenges of climate change and energy security have propelled Asian nations to increasingly embrace investment in renewable energy.

Advanced technology, investment incentives and readied capital have also helped renewable energy become one of the highest growth sectors with increasing deployment by businesses as they pursue a ‘green’ strategy. Another big question is whether consumers are ready?

These issues and more on renewable energy development in Asia will be highlighted at a webinar “Asia: Renewable Energy Continent” on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 2-4 pm Hanoi zone (7am GMT).

The event will open with a keynote address by H.E. Tran Hong Ha, Việt Nam’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environment.

Việt Nam News in collaboration with The Statesman of India and Korea Herald, all of which are members of the Asia News Network, an alliance of 20 media in 19 Asian countries, are pleased to invite you to this landmark webinar.

The zoom webinar invitation link for registration is: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N_gjvelxT-25anHKFMl-gA

Other speakers include Dr. Harald Link, Chairman of B Grimm Power from Thailand; Mr. Hideki Minamikawa, President of Japan Environmental Sanitation Center; Mr. Frank Phuan, Business CEO of Sunseap Energy based in Singapore; Mr. Anil Sood, President, Chetna, India; and Mr. Phan Tan Canh, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ninh Thuan Province, Vietnam.

The event will be moderated by Trong Kien Tran, News Editor at Vietnam News and Pana Janviroj, Editor, Asia News Network.

The webinar is free of charge.

For more information please contact Ms Cao Ly Ly at bizhub@vnsmail.com