The national dress worn by Miss Grand Laos 200 has come under fire for its similarity to that worn as the national costume of Miss Universe Thailand 2020.
The Wait is Over! foodpanda Launches in Salavanh Province
Today, foodpanda launches their service in Salavanh District, Salavanh Province, which is the 11th province that foodpanda is providing its services to.
SGPomades Unveils Its Beautiful Website Redesign
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 23 March 2021 – SGPomades, a men’s grooming retailer, announced the launch of its newly redesigned sgpomades.com. The revamp allows for a more engaging user experience with enhanced navigation through a more modernistic & contemporary design.
The site’s simplified style, combined with improved optimization for all devices, informative content, and search functionality enables customers to streamline their shopping experience and make informed purchases with the brand.
“We’re proud to announce that our site has been optimized for enhanced user experience to allow our valued customers to navigate the site easily and hassle-free. On top of that, we’ve included helpful information on the various product categories like shaving cream and razor blades to help our customers make an informed decision”, said SGPomades founder, Mr Alvin Lim.
This site offers authentic high-end grooming and hairstyling products from all over the world, with many of the brands appointing SGPomades as their official distributor in Singapore.
Anyone in Singapore or Malaysia who is interested in getting their hands on these products can head over to their website for a wide selection of products at affordable prices.
“We aim to challenge the status quo of the limited men’s grooming and hair styling products from that small shelf in the corner of the drug store.”, said SGPomades founder, Mr Alvin Lim.
Why SGPomades Stands Out in The Sea of Online Retailers
As one of the leading men’s grooming retailers in South East Asia, they specialize in hair, shaving, face, and body essentials, and strive to provide quality products so that the men’s grooming regime will be an enjoyable ritual instead of a chore.
Apart from their huge online presence and wide array of highly sought-after men’s care products, SGPomades has 14 vending machines scattered all over Singapore that offer men’s grooming essentials and hair products.
“When you get customers texting you at 3 am asking if they can collect now, the vending machine idea somehow gets born. I concluded that if men are willing to drive all the way down to get a hair styling product at unearthly hours, convenience and timeliness of delivery is really important. I also made it a point to source for a vending machine that has a computer screen that is able to replicate the experience of browsing products on our website.”, said Mr Alvin Lim.
Source:https://www.slickandstyle.com/slick-talks-ep-05-interview-with-alvin-from-sgpomades/
About SGPomades
SGPomades is a men’s grooming retailer offering a comprehensive selection of the most high-end hair styling and grooming products from all over the world. They aim to challenge the status quo of the limited men’s grooming and hair styling products from that small shelf in the corner of the drug store.
Apart from being well known for being the go-to online retailer for hair products, they’ve also expanded into other men’s grooming products like face moisturizers , shaving creams , and shavers .
“I sure hope to see my business carry more than a hundred reputable brands and expand on our men’s grooming product categories. It is also in our cards to eventually own a cosmetics production factory and export our products internationally. I hope that in 5 years’ time everyone in Singapore will know of and see our company as a reputable men’s grooming retailer and level up to be like Sephora.”, said Mr Alvin Lim.
Source: https://www.slickandstyle.com/slick-talks-ep-05-interview-with-alvin-from-sgpomades/
Microsoft forecasts the Next Great Disruption as Hybrid Work
Exclusive research and expert insights reveal urgent trends for leaders to address as the next phase of work unfolds.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 23 March 2021 – Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) (“Microsoft”) today announced the findings from its first annual Work Trend Index. Titled “The Next Great Disruption is Hybrid Work – Are We Ready?” the report uncovers seven hybrid work trends every business leader needs to know as we enter this new era of work. The report indicates that business leaders should resist the urge to see hybrid work as business as usual.
“The world is on the brink of a disruption as great as last year’s sudden shift to remote work: the move to hybrid — a blended model where some employees return to the workplace and others continue to work from home,” says Rosalind Quek, General Manager, Modern Workplace, Microsoft Asia. “Adapting to this new hybrid model will require rethinking of long-held assumptions. The choices you make today will impact your organization for years to come. It’s a moment that requires clear vision and a growth mindset. These decisions will impact everything from how you shape culture, to how you attract and retain talent, to how you can better foster collaboration and innovation.”.
The last year has fundamentally changed the nature of work and shows that we are on the cusp of workplace disruption. The study revealed the following trends among the workforce in Asia[1], Australia and New Zealand, and Japan:
- More likely to change professional paths: 47 percent of workers in Asia are likely to consider changing employers (versus the 41 percent global average) and 56 percent are likely to consider a career change (versus the 44 percent global average). In Japan, this number is much lower, with only 38% of workers likely to consider changing employers within the year.
- More connected with co-workers: 35 percent of workers in Asia experienced decreased interactions with co-workers (versus the 40 percent global average).
- More free to be their authentic selves: 55 percent of remote workers in Asia and 50 percent in Australia and New Zealand say they are more likely to be their authentic selves at work compared to last year (versus the 44 percent global average).
- More productive but exhausted and stressed: While 63 percent of workers in Japan say their productivity levels have remained the same compared to last year (versus the 40 percent global average), 48 percent of workers are feeling exhausted (versus 39 percent global average) and 45 percent feeling stressed (versus the 42 percent global average).
- More employers prioritize work-life balance: 61 percent of workers in Australia and New Zealand think that their employer cares about their work-life balance (versus the 50 percent global average).
- People are more likely to move now they can work remotely: 50% of remote workers in Australia and New Zealand are likely to move to a new location because they can now work remotely (versus 46% globally).
To help organizations through the transition, the 2021 Work Trend Index outlines findings from a study of more than 30,000 people in 31 countries and analyses trillions of aggregate productivity and labor signals across Microsoft 365 and LinkedIn. It also includes perspectives from experts who have studied collaboration, social capital, and space design at work for decades.
Seven global hybrid work trends every business leader needs to know
One thing is abundantly clear: Microsoft is urging businesses to recognize that work is no longer bound to traditional notions of time and space when it comes to how, when, and where we work.
- Flexible work is here to stay: 73 percent of workers surveyed want flexible remote work options to continue, while at the same time, 67 percent are craving more in-person time with their teams.
- Leaders are out of touch with employees and need a wake-up call: Research shows that 61 percent of leaders say they are thriving right now – 23 percentage points higher than those without decision making power.
- High productivity is masking an exhausted workforce: Fifty-four percent feel overworked. Thirty-nine percent feel exhausted. Australia and China were the only two countries where weekly meeting time didn’t triple YOY.
- Gen Z is at risk and will need to be re-energized: Sixty percent of this generation — those between the ages of 18 and 25 — say they are merely surviving or flat-out struggling.
- Shrinking networks are endangering innovation: Aggregate trends across billions of Microsoft Teams meetings and Outlook emails show interactions with our broader networks diminished with the move to remote work
- Authenticity will spur productivity and well-being: Coworkers leaned on each other in new ways to get through the last year. 1 in 6 (17 percent) has cried with a colleague, especially those in healthcare (23%), travel and tourism (21 percent), and education (20 percent).
- Talent is everywhere in a hybrid work world: Nearly half (46 percent) of those surveyed are planning to move to a new location this year, indicating that people no longer have to leave their desk, house or community to expand their career opportunities.
In addition to uncovering what’s at stake with the future of work, the Work Trend Index identifies five strategies for business leaders as they begin to make the necessary shift:
- Create a plan to empower people for extreme flexibility
- Invest in space and technology to bridge the physical and digital worlds
- Combat digital exhaustion from the top
- Prioritize rebuilding social capital and culture
- Rethink employee experience to compete for the best and most diverse talent
“During this pandemic we’ve observed a swift acceleration of certain pre-COVID trends. But perhaps one of the most exciting trends is this rise in remote work. As opportunity is democratized with remote work and talent movement, we’ll see a spread of skills across the country and this is the time for business leaders to take the opportunity to access to different skills and talent not previously available to them.” – Karin Kimbrough, Chief Economist, LinkedIn
To view the full findings, visit Microsoft’s Worklab, a digital publication about the future of work.
[1] Surveyed countries for Asia include India, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam
About WorkLab
WorkLab is a Microsoft digital publication devoted to illuminating the future of work, grounded in research and the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic. By bringing together science-based insight and thoughtful, compelling stories on how work is changing, WorkLab’s mission is to start larger conversations about the future of work and help customers in the process.
About Microsoft
Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
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Accelerating Women’s Economic Empowerment Webinar: The post-COVID world offers new models of economic justice and empowerment for women
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 22 March 2021 – Organized by Taiwan’s Foundation for Women’s Rights Promotion and Development and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with support from the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office in New York, the Accelerating Women’s Economic Empowerment Webinar, which was held on 18 March, focused on policies and programs to help women achieve equality in the post-pandemic future.
Speakers of the Accelerating Women’s Economic Empowerment Webinar.
“Women are bearing the brunt of the COIVD-19 crisis,” said Denise Scotto, vice president of the International Federation of Women in Legal Careers, as she opened on Accelerating Women’s Economic Empowerment Webinar.
However, the new models of working from home, and greater access to technology and the internet may point to how the gender divide can be bridged.
This was the message conveyed by speakers at the Accelerating Women’s Economic Empowerment webinar, which took place parallel to the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women and during Women’s History Month celebrations.
Headlining the event, Taiwan’s digital minister Audrey Tang discussed how to make the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality work in Taiwan.
Tang pointed out that Taiwan is the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, equal pay day has come down to February 20, and over 41% of legislators in Taiwan’s parliament are women.
Taiwan’s first transgender minister also testified that she had never suffered discrimination in her job. However, there are still areas where Taiwan has much to do. “Less than a quarter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) students in tertiary education are women,” said Tang.
Taiwan’s achievements in controlling the pandemic have been well documented. But one aspect that has not been widely reported is the gendered aspect to disease control.
Tang highlighted the example of a Taiwanese boy who was teased for coming to school with a pink mask when medical supplies were being rationed. The boy called the government hotline to complain, and the next day the health minister and his top officials all wore pink masks during the daily press briefing.
Tang said, “The health minister said it was fine for a boy to wear pink, and added that his favorite cartoon character was the Pink Panther.”
Technological advances are also helping level the playing field for young women, said Tang, sharing one initiative against plastic straws started by a 16-year-old Taiwanese woman. “She didn’t have to wait until she was 18 or join a political party,” said the digital minister, adding, “more and more young women and men are looking into e-participation and co-creation across sectors to create their own initiatives.”
The Swedish minister for gender equality’s state secretary Karin Strandås focused on applying a gender perspective to government policies and budgeting. “We must also focus on the role of men and boys as drivers for change,” said Strandås, “Men and boys in all their diversity must be part of transforming gender norms and inequality.”
Responding to the pandemic, Strandås said, “It is about building a better world and a better future for everyone.” Although it is possible for men to take as much parental leave as women, Sweden has yet to achieve full equality in the workplace. “Reforms are necessary for women to enter the labor markets,” said Strandås.
Strandås noted the link between economic inequality and domestic violence. “It is harder to leave a violent relationship if you are dependent on your partner,” the state secretary said.
Taiwan’s ambassador at large Lin Ching-Yi spoke about the role of women in law making. “The more female participation there is in politics, the more gender-based policy making there will be,” said Lin.
Talking about the danger women face on the frontline of the pandemic as nurses and cleaners, Lin said she was initially worried for their safety. Thankfully, Taiwan’s success in pandemic control has largely been down to gendered policy making. “All policies are based on gender equality,” said Lin, “so only ten nurses have been infected with COVID-19 in Taiwan.”
Other speakers shared their experiences in advancing women’s economic rights and independence, investing in women’s empowerment, and supporting marginalized women to earn, save money, and improve their health and wellbeing.
Algene Sajery, vice president of the Office of External Affairs at the US International Development Finance Corporation, outlined the Women’s Initiative which has catalyzed more than US$7 billion of investment in projects that are owned by women, led by women, or provide a product or service that empowers women.
Iliriana Gashi, executive director of Kosova Women 4 Women, talked about her organization’s efforts to finance women economically affected by the pandemic, working together with the government and international corporations to help women running small businesses.
Giving rights and more economic power to women is good for men too. “We are one human family, both men and women,” said Scotto, “so all of humanity is empowered by empowering women.”
Concluding the session, Lin said after the pandemic, global society will face new norms. There will be an opportunity to build different economic models through the internet or community models, and create new ways for women to participate equally.
With a Global Presence, Beryllus Capital Will Serve as a Strategic Advisor to Some of the World’s Most Prominent Families
NEW YORK, US and LONDON, UK – EQS Newswire – March 22, 2021 – Focus Financial Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:FOCS) (“Focus”), a leading partnership of independent, fiduciary wealth management firms, announced today that it launched Beryllus Capital in a joint venture with the Hinduja Group, one of the world’s leading, diversified conglomerates with businesses spanning 11 industry sectors across 38 countries.
Beryllus Capital is a multi-family office that will cater to some of the most prominent families in the world through offices in London, Geneva and Singapore. The firm will provide advice and integrated strategies for managing its clients’ investments, philanthropic endeavors and legacies. Its services will include investment management, investment banking and real estate advisory. With distinctive client relationships and a global presence, the firm will create access to diverse investment opportunities across public and private markets. Through its family office, Beryllus Capital’s deep connection with its clients will extend to managing the complexities of their personal and professional lives.
Founded by four well-known senior wealth advisors who recognize the value of an independent, global, open-architecture approach, Beryllus Capital will be led by Amit Kotha, a founder and veteran senior wealth advisor based in London. Kotha previously held leadership positions at a global banking and wealth management institution in the U.K., most recently as a Managing Director of that firm’s Enterprise Strategic Clients business, advising ultra-high net worth families in the U.K., Middle East and South East Asia.
“We are partnering with great optimism on Beryllus Capital with Focus Financial Partners,” said G.P. Hinduja, Co-Chairman of the Hinduja Group. “This is an important strategic alliance. Beryllus Capital will address the bespoke needs of ultra-high net worth families on a global scale, with outstanding professional and governance standards.”
“I am very excited to lead this groundbreaking initiative,” said Amit Kotha, Founder & Managing Partner of Beryllus Capital. “Our strength lies in the long-standing connections that our founding partners have with some of the most influential families in the world. The caliber and expertise of our leadership is also an important source of differentiation, and the Beryllus Capital team brings together outstanding advisory capabilities together with an integrated Chief Investment Office desk. With the backing of clients with whom I have worked with for many years, as well as Focus Financial Partners, a leader in independent wealth management, I am confident that Beryllus Capital will establish a new standard for multi-family offices worldwide.”
“We are honored to partner with the Hinduja Group and such an impressive team of founding advisors in launching Beryllus Capital,” said Rajini Kodialam, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Focus. “Beryllus Capital will benefit from Focus’ expertise, scale and growing international footprint. Beryllus leads our expansion into Europe and Asia, and is another outstanding example of how we are expanding our presence in the ultra-high net worth segment.”
About Focus Financial Partners Inc.
Focus Financial Partners is a leading partnership of independent, fiduciary wealth management firms. Focus provides access to best practices, resources and continuity planning for its partner firms who serve individuals, families, employers and institutions with comprehensive wealth management services. Focus partner firms maintain their operational independence, while they benefit from the synergies, scale, economics and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus, please visit focusfinancialpartners.com.
About Hinduja Group
The Hinduja Group (the “Group”) is one of India’s premier diversified and transnational conglomerates. Employing over 150,000 employees, it has a presence across 38 countries and a multi-billion dollar revenue base. The Group was founded over a hundred years ago by Shri P.D. Hinduja whose credo was “My duty is to work so that I can give.”
The Group owns businesses in Automotive, Information Technology, Media, Entertainment & Communications, Banking & Finance Services, Infrastructure Project Development, Cyber Security, Oil and Specialty Chemicals, Power, Real Estate, Trading and Healthcare. The Group also supports charitable and philanthropic activities across the world through the Hinduja Foundation. For more information about the Group, please
visit www.hindujagroup.com.
About Beryllus Capital
Beryllus Capital is a multi-family office catering to some of the most prominent families in the world. With offices in London, Geneva and Singapore, Beryllus Capital plans to provide advisory capabilities and integrated strategies for managing its clients’ investments, philanthropic endeavors and legacies. Its services will include investment management, investment banking and real estate advisory. Through its family office, Beryllus Capital will assist its clients in managing the complexities of their personal and professional lives. For more information about Beryllus Capital, please visit www.berylluscapital.com.
Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains certain forward-looking statements that reflect Focus’ current views with respect to certain current and future events. These forward-looking statements are and will be, subject to many risks, uncertainties and factors relating to Focus’ operations and business environment, including, without limitation, uncertainty surrounding the current COVID-19 pandemic, which may cause future events to be materially different from these forward-looking statements or anything implied therein. Any forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Focus on the date of this release. Focus does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any statements expressed or implied therein will not be realized. Additional information on risk factors that could affect Focus may be found in Focus’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Springtime Fun with 7-Eleven: Satisfy your wanderlust with these exclusive drinks and snacks!
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 22 March 2021 – At this time of year, many of us would be jetting off on spring breaks to gaze at cherry blossom and enjoy some cooler weather. Though it won’t be the same this year, fear not as we’ll transport you to your Spring holiday from the comfort of your own home with these new products, exclusive to 7-Eleven! We’ve put together an array of goodies inspired by the Japanese Sakura season right down to the packaging, refreshing fruit-flavoured drinks that’ll be sure to cater to all tastebuds, and Japanese beers and snacks to satisfy the wanderlust of even the most frustrated traveller!
#7Eleven #7ElevenSG #SpringtimeFun
For product details, please refer to the below table:
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Exclusive to 7-Eleven NESCAFÉ Smoovlatte Sakura Soufflé 268ml (Trial Price: 2 for $3 / Usual Price: $1.90 each) Savour the fresh, floral blend of Arabica coffee with the delicate vanilla-cream flavour of soufflé pancakes in this limited-edition beverage, now available for a limited time exclusively at 7-Eleven! |
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Exclusive to 7-Eleven YANWEE Fruit Milk 220g Strawberry/Banana/Honeydew/Durian (Trial Price: 2 for $3.80 / Usual Price: $2.20 each) This rich and creamy milk range comes in a variety of tempting fruity flavours. In handy, conveniently sized bottles, they’re great for a breakfast on the go or in your kids’ lunchboxes!
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Exclusive to 7-Eleven NAMYANG Sparkling Milk 350ml Original/Strawberry (Trial Price: 2 for $3.90 / Usual Price: $2.20 each) A refreshing drink with a fizzy finish – available in two flavours, you’ll love the combo of its sweet milky taste and invigorating bubbles. Made in Korea. |
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Exclusive to 7-Eleven VITASOY Melon 375ml (Trial Price: 2 for $2.50 / Usual Price: $1.40 each) This melon flavoured soy drink is naturally low in fat and non-dairy. With just the right level of sweetness, both kids and adults alike will love this deliciously smooth, fruity-flavoured treat.
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Exclusive to 7-Eleven ASAHI Mogitate Strong Grapefruit 350ml (Trial Price: 2 for $12.90 / Usual Price: $6.90 each) Chuhai is a uniquely Japanese drink made with shochu, a white liquor, mixed with soda. To ensure the fruitiest of flavours, this refreshing citrus cooler contains the juice from only fresh grapefruit harvested within 24 hours! |
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Exclusive to 7-Eleven 7-PREMIUM Salty Potato Snack 42g (Usual Price: $2.50) These lightly salted crunchy wedges made from premium potatoes are the perfect partner to your favourite soda or even something stronger! Sourced directly from 7-Eleven Japan, they are exclusively available at our stores island-wide.
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Exclusive to 7-Eleven KIRIN Ichiban Haru Sakura 500ml (Trial Price: 2 for $10 / Usual Price: $5.30 each) Brewed from only the first press of genuine malt for a crisp, delicious flavour. Comes in a limited-edition cherry blossom design can. Light and refreshing, you’ll be transported to Japan when you crack open this can! |
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Exclusive to 7-Eleven 7-PREMIUM Strong Vodka and Yuzu 350ml (Trial Price: 2 for $11 / Usual Price: $5.90 each) Taste the slight tartness and sweetness of yuzu in each and every sip. With 9% alcohol content, this fruity cocktail packs a punch. Kanpai! |
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Exclusive to 7-Eleven NESCAFÉ Iced Caffé Latte 500ml (Trial Price: 2 for $4 / Usual Price: $2.50 each) Enjoy this expertly crafted blend of Arabica and Robusta beans, paired with just the right amount of milk to make the perfect iced caffé latte. A caffeine boost that’s ideal for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up!
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Promotions valid for a limited time only. Please check in-stores for final promotional price.
About 7-Eleven
Established in Singapore in 1983, 7-Eleven has since expanded to more than 400 stores island-wide to become the leading 24-hour convenience chain store. We take pride in serving the Singapore community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 7-Eleven emphasises convenience and value by offering a wide array of quality products, food and services to satisfy the needs of its customers. Think 7-Eleven and what comes to mind are the refreshing Slurpee, 7Café as well as a wide range of quality Ready Meals and sandwiches under 7-Select. 7-Eleven is also a 24/7 one-stop destination for customers who need to access bill payment services in their own time. Our services cover payment of utilities, courier services, and even cash withdrawal.
Spackman Entertainment Group’s Upcoming Musical Film THE BOX, Starring EXO’S Chanyeol, Set To Release On 24 March In Korea And Debut In 11 Countries Including USA, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan And Australia
- Following the art film STONE SKIPPING, THE BOX is the next film production of the Company’s wholly‐owned indirect subsidiary, Studio Take, founded by veteran movie producer, Song Dae‐chan
- THE BOX is scheduled to be released on 24 March in Korea and screened in 11 countries including USA, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan and Australia
- Directed by Yang Jung Woong, the Executive Producer of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics opening and closing ceremonies, THE BOX is EXO’s Chanyeol’s first lead acting role in a film
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 22 March 2021 – Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (“Spackman Entertainment Group” or the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group“), one of Korea’s leading entertainment production groups, wishes to announce that its upcoming musical film THE BOX, produced by the Company’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Studio Take Co., Ltd. (“Studio Take“), is set to be released in Korea on 24 March 2021.
THE BOX is scheduled to debut in 11 countries including USA, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan and Australia. The musical film will be released on 1 April 2021 in Singapore, 7 April 2021 in Indonesia and 8 April 2021 in Malaysia.
Following the art film STONE SKIPPING, THE BOX is the next film production of Studio Take, which was founded by veteran movie producer, Song Dae‐chan.
THE BOX is about the musical journey of an aspiring singer and a once popular producer.
Directed by Yang Jung Woong, the Executive Producer of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics opening and closing ceremonies, THE BOX stars EXO’s Chanyeol who plays the aspiring singer and Jo Dal Hwan who acts as the once popular producer. This is Chanyeol’s first lead role for a Korean commercial film. Jo Dal Hwan is known for his role in SECRET HEALER (2016), TRAFFICKERS (2012) and THE CON ARTISTS (2014).
THE BOX showcases a number of international hit songs, such as Billie Eilish’s BAD GUY in Chanyeol’s voice. The music director of the musical film is Ecobridge, who is the composer of Jung Yup’s NOTHING BETTER in 2008.
About Spackman Entertainment Group Limited
Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (“SEGL” or the “Company“), and together with its subsidiaries, (the “Group“), founded in 2011 by Charles Spackman, 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. According to Variety, Korea was the world’s fourth largest box office market in 2019, behind only North America, China and Japan.
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’s wholly-owned Zip Cinema Co., Ltd. (“Zip Cinema“) is one of the most recognised film production labels in Korea and has originated and produced some of Korea’s most commercially successful theatrical films, consecutively producing 10 profitable movies since 2009 representing an industry leading track record. Recent theatrical releases of Zip Cinema’s motion pictures include some of Korea’s highest grossing and award-winning films such as CRAZY ROMANCE (2019), DEFAULT (2018), MASTER (2016), THE PRIESTS (2015), COLD EYES (2013), and ALL ABOUT MY WIFE (2012). For more information on Zip Cinema, do visit http://zipcine.com
SEGL also 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 on Novus Mediacorp, do visit http://novusmediacorp.com.
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 A BOLT FROM THE BLUE (working title).
The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Take Pictures Pte. Ltd. (“Take Pictures“) which produced STONE SKIPPING (2020) and shall release THE BOX and GUARDIAN (working title) in 2021 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.
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. We release all of our motion pictures into wide-theatrical exhibition initially in Korea, and then in overseas and ancillary markets.
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, Lee Min-jung, Ko Sung-hee), UAA&CO Inc. (Song Hye-kyo, Yoo Ah-in, Park Hyung-sik), Fiftyone K Inc. (So Ji Sub, Ok Taec-yeon), SBD Entertainment Inc. (Son Suk-ku), and Kook Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Ji-young). 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.
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 owns a 100% equity interest in Frame Pictures Co., Ltd. (“Frame Pictures“). Frame Pictures is a leader in the movie/drama equipment leasing business in Korea. Established in 2014, Frame Pictures has worked with over 25 top
directors and provided the camera and lighting equipment some of Korea’s most notable drama and movie projects including ITAEWON CLASS (2020), HOW TO BUY A FRIEND (2020), KIM JI-YOUNG, BORN 1982 (2019), FOUR MEN (2019) and ASADAL CHRONICLES (2019).
We also operate a café-lounge called Upper West, in the Gangnam district of Seoul and own a professional photography studio, noon pictures Co., Ltd.
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