Half-year revenue reaches 3.4 billion euros (+6% compared to prior year) – EBIT at 591 million euros (+136 million euros vs. prior year)

Dr. Karl Lamprecht, CEO Carl Zeiss AG (© ZEISS)

“Thanks to our broad portfolio, global structure and the exceptional dedication of our employees, we have successfully navigated through the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dr. Karl Lamprecht, ZEISS President and CEO. “This has allowed us to get off to a good start in the first half of the new fiscal year. Our global investment strategy and high expenditure on research and development over many years are now paying off. We will be continuing to make these investments.”

For more information, please visit www.zeiss.com

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 19 May 2021 – As Singapore continues to roll out its COVID-19 vaccination programme in its steady efforts to contain the virus with hopes of gradual return to normalcy, Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd. (“Etiqa Insurance Singapore”) extends its Financial Assistance Benefit for side effects of COVID-19 vaccine to all existing and new individual customers of Maybank Singapore. Application is not required and coverage is free of charge.

Maybank Singapore Limited’s consumer banking customers will receive a Hospitalisation Benefit of up to S$1,000 over a maximum of 10 days, and an Intensive Care Unit Benefit of up to S$1,000 over a maximum of 5 days if they experience any COVID-19 vaccination side effects.

The existing COVID-19 Financial Assistance Benefit and vaccination side effects coverage currently protect Etiqa’s eligible customers¹ against the virus and any unexpected effects from vaccinations of any COVID-19 vaccine which is approved for use in Singapore by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and administered in Singapore.

The complimentary coverage is now extended to Maybank customers with an individual account in Singapore. New customers are defined as those who are holding account(s) with Maybank Singapore Limited for at least three months.

Mr Raymond Ong, Chief Executive Officer of Etiqa Insurance Singapore said, “The health and well-being of our people and customers remain a priority for us. To support the progressive reopening of Singapore and everyone to vaccinate with confidence, we hope that this added layer of protection provides assurance and greater peace of mind for customers of both Etiqa and Maybank Singapore while they take active steps to protect themselves and their loved ones.”

Dr John Lee, Country CEO and CEO of Maybank Singapore adds, “We stand in solidarity with our customers and support the vaccination programme rolled out by the Singapore Government. The impact of Covid-19 pandemic is long lasting and we strive to protect the well-being of our customers by providing them with Etiqa’s complimentary Financial Assistance Benefit. This move is one of the ways we humanise financial services to care for our customers. Since last year, we have also provided deferred loan repayment scheme to help ease customers’ financial burden.”

For more information, please visit www.etiqa.com.sg/covid19-relief.

¹ The COVID-19 Financial Assistance Benefit is eligible to all existing and new Insured Person(s) of life protection and insurance savings plans underwritten by Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd.. For full terms and conditions, please visit www.etiqa.com.sg/financial-assistance-benefit-life.

The Financial Assistance Benefit for side effects of COVID-19 Vaccine is eligible to all existing and new individual customers of Maybank Singapore Limited, all existing and new Life assured of life protection and insurance savings plans and all existing and new Insured of selected personal lines insurance policies underwritten by Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd. For full terms and conditions, please visit www.etiqa.com.sg/covid19-updates/vaccine-benefits/.

Terms and conditions apply. Protected up to specified limits by SDIC. Etiqa Singapore reserves the discretion to make amendments to the benefits and its validity at any time.

About Maybank Singapore

Maybank is among Asia’s leading banking groups and South East Asia’s fourth largest bank by assets. Maybank Group has an international network of more than 2,600 retail branches in 18 countries including all 10 ASEAN countries, with over 42,000 employees serving customers worldwide. Maybank Singapore is one of the Group’s largest overseas operations and a Qualifying Full Bank in Singapore. As at 31 December 2020, the bank’s net asset size in Singapore was approximately S$81.5 billion. With strategically located banking branches and over 2,000 employees in Singapore, Maybank is well-positioned to provide highly personalised services and locally-oriented solutions that will deliver more value to customers. For more information, please visit maybank2u.com.sg.

About Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd. (Etiqa Singapore)

Protecting customers since 1961, Etiqa Singapore is a licensed life and general insurance company regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and governed by the Insurance Act.

The local insurer is the Singapore operating entity of Etiqa Insurance Group – a leading insurance and takaful business in ASEAN offering life and general insurance as well as family and general takaful products through its agents, branches, offices and bancassurance network in the region. Etiqa is rated ‘A’ by credit ratings agency Fitch for the group’s ‘Favorable’ business profile and ‘Very Strong’ capitalisation.

Etiqa is owned by Maybank Ageas Holdings Berhad, a joint venture company that combines local market knowledge with international insurance expertise. The company is 69% owned by Maybank, the fourth largest banking group in Southeast Asia, and 31% by Ageas, an international insurance group with footprints across 16 countries and a heritage that spans over 190 years.

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 19 May 2021 – TECNO Mobile shared that it will join the first batch of global brands to run the newest Android™ 12 Beta on its newest CAMON 17, bring the earliest experience of Android 12 to the early adopters of newest tech. Google announced at Google I/O held on May 18 and May 19 that the Android 12 Beta will be available for pre-release run in May and the official version will be later this year. Users of TECNO CAMON 17 can download the pre-release versions of Android 12 Beta TECNO official website starting on May 18 to have the early bird experience.

Android 12 beta 1 for TECNO CAMON 17

Android 12 will be released later this year, by then all TECNO CAMON 17 devices will receive a notice to install and experience it at the earliest time. As an early adopter of the operating system upgrading to Android 12 beta, TECNO CAMON 17 will provide users a more fluid secured and smarter experience.

Stephen HA, Vice President of TRANSSION and GM of TECNO Mobile, said: “We are always dedicated to provide the mass access as early as possible to the latest technology with smart software and hardware into a seamless smart ecosystem to bring our consumers’ mobile experience to the next level. I am glad that with the long-term partnership with Google, TECNO CAMON 17 with Android 12 will be absolutely bring the users extraordinary experiences and surprising delights on their phones.”

TECNO Mobile is a rising global leader in mid-to-high-end smartphone segment with the brand essence to unlock the best of contemporary technologies in artistic designs, showcasing its mastery of serving the youth-generation consumers who are “young at heart”, and inspiring them to never stop pursuing excellence. Its highly-anticipated TECNO CAMON 17 is a 4G smartphone with 5000mah battery, 128GB ROM + 6GB RAM and 6.8″ edge- to-edge display.

With Android optimized, the surprised benefits including:

• Improved app launch experience – In Android 12 a new app launch animation for all apps from the point of launch, a splash screen showing the app icon, and a transition to the app itself are added, making app startup a more consistent and delightful experience.
• New call notification template – In Android 12 call notifications are improved to give them more visibility and scanning capability, and improve their consistency with other notification components. The users can attach a large avatar image, provide text, and set button color hints.
• Improved web linking – In Android 12 some changes are made to help users get to their content faster and more seamlessly.
• Rich haptic experiences – the tools are expanded to creat informative haptic feedback for UI events, immersive and delightful effects for gaming, and attentional haptics for productivity.
• Video encoding improvements – Android 12 standardizes the set of keys for controlling the range of the video Quantization Parameters (QP) to ensure that users don’t experience extremely low quality when videos are complex.
• Trust and safety: In Android 12 new controls over identifiers are add that can be used for tracking, safer defaults for app components, and more.

If you are interested in installing Android 12 beta 1 on your CAMON 17, you can follow the quick guide below:

1. Download a tool-set on a PC, transfer it to the root folder using a USB cable.
2. Navigate to the downloaded file and tap on the software package, then click “START” button when prompted.
3. Wait for the upgrade to be completed.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 19 May 2021 – Hi Sun Fintech Global (HSG), a dynamic provider of IT banking solutions in Asia, today celebrated its one-year anniversary of establishment as a subsidiary of Hi Sun Technology (China) Limited in Hong Kong. During the past year, the company has supported their partners and clients through business expansion efforts by providing and supporting seamless implementation of banking operations and systems. With a new headquarter office in Shenzhen Futian District, HSG has taken a strategic move to pave the way for opportunities in overseas markets.

Out of many rewarding milestones in the past year, one of the highlights has been receiving the 2020 APN Industry Cloud Applications Partner – Finance Sector award in AWS Partner Summit Greater China. APN Partners are recognised for their leadership in driving innovation, collaboration, and specialisation. The company has also actively participated in major global events to showcase its diverse range of offerings. Some of the events include Africa FinTech Summit, Hong Kong FinTech Week, Singapore FinTech Festival, and the Asian Financial Forum.

Bridging the gap for wealth management and consumers

The global pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital and tech trends. Digitalisation has become a lifeline for many traditional businesses to stay afloat in a volatile market. Using a myriad of solutions, HSG empowers digital transformation in what was once known as a highly conservative industry. Client profiles range from established banks, virtual banks and fintech companies. With a scalable model and a customer-centric mindset, HSG has made it possible for players in the industry to gain a competitive edge through open source technology.

The SOA-based Hi Sun Banking Suite (HBS) acting as the complete banking infrastructure to keep up with fintech trends and foster productivity. Offerings include: Core Banking, E-Banking, Customer 360, Payment, Loan and Banking-Engine. Leveraging on its ease of customisation and a versatile “plug-&-play approach”, HSG can tailor their offerings to fit into existing and unique systems to ultimately meet the needs of the consumer market.

Driving necessary digital innovation in the financial industry

Since establishing in March 2020, HSG has had several rewarding aspects. Major key wins include kicking off two projects – with Oriental Bank PLC and APD Bank to popularise digital banking in Cambodia. To further ramp up digital financial servicing, HSG completed Phase 1 of core bank implementation with EAI Bank, a boutique investment bank in Malaysia. Diving into Phase 2, this partnership will work on mobile banking development to bring accessibility, especially to the underbanked demographic in the country. Other great achievements include a successful launch of the first and second virtual bank in Hong Kong. Besides its focus market in Southeast Asia, HSG also partnered with CBI Money to expand in Europe, and carried out projects in Puerto Rico and Vanuatu.

The journey ahead

The successful implementation of HSG solutions in Southeast Asia and Greater China can also be attributed to an accumulation of over 23 years of banking domain expertise in banking software design and development, a flexible deployment approach and a dedication to bringing true value to customers.

“Moving forward, HSG will continue to deliver effective IT solutions through innovation and a customer-first approach. Our goal is ultimately to equip institutions with the banking infrastructure needed to survive in the current digital landscape. At HSG, empowering businesses through expansion and development is critical to our success,” said Terry Liang, CEO of HSG.

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