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Indian Film Superstar Ram Charan’s Upcoming Figure at Madame Tussauds Singapore Announced at IIFA Awards


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2024 – Award-winning actor and producer Ram Charan is set to join the prestigious line-up of superstars at Madame Tussauds Singapore with a wax figure set to arrive in summer of 2025.

Photo by Madame Tussauds Singapore
Photo by Madame Tussauds Singapore

Best known for his roles in films including critically acclaimed “RRR” (2022) and the upcoming anticipated movie Game Changer, Ram Charan was presented the “Madame Tussauds of the Future Award” at the star-studded 2024 International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. This award marked not just the success in South Indian film, but also his broad appeal to his fans globally.

“It’s great to be a part of Madame Tussauds alongside others who have contributed so much to cinema. As a kid, when I visited Madame Tussauds to see the legends and take pictures with them, I never imagined I would one day be part of it so early in my career. I thank Madame Tussauds for acknowledging my work and motivating me to do better,” said Ram Charan.

It was also revealed at the awards show, through a behind-the-scenes video, that his pet, Rhyme, will be included as part of his upcoming figure, making him the only celebrity, apart from Queen Elizabeth II, to have a pet featured. “I’m really touched that the Madame Tussauds team included my darling pet Rhyme with my figure. This means a lot to me, as it shows the perfect synergy between my work and my life—Rhyme is a big part of it. This one is special.”

IIFA and Madame Tussauds Singapore have been collaborating since 2017 when the IIFA Awards Experience was launched exclusively at the Singapore attraction. This collaboration serves to bring together a celebration of Indian cinema on a global stage, while allowing fans to engage with their favorite stars in a unique way. Since then, many icons of Indian cinema have launched there, with Ram Charan being next in line in Madame Tussauds Singapore.

Andre Timmins, co-founder IIFA said, “the partnership between IIFA and Madame Tussauds has been a fantastic journey in showcasing the brilliance of Indian cinema to global audiences. Each year, we celebrate icons who have not only made an impact in India but have captured the hearts of fans worldwide. Ram Charan’s addition to this prestigious line-up further strengthens our shared vision of bringing Indian cinema’s finest closer to their fans. As we mark 25 years since the unveiling of Amitabh Bachchan’s figure at the 2000 IIFA in London, this partnership continues to grow, reflecting the global reach and influence of Indian cinema. We’re excited to honor more stars and bring more memorable experiences together as we move forward.”

“It is a great privilege to continue our longstanding partnership with IIFA to honour legends of the Indian film industry. We are thrilled to be welcoming Ram Charan’s figure to join the rest of the stars such as Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Karan Johar and Amitabh Bachchan at our very own IIFA Zone in Madame Tussauds Singapore”, said Alex Ward, Regional Director, Gateway Asia, Merlin Entertainments

Madame Tussauds Singapore celebrates her 10th year anniversary this year with an exciting line up of celebrity figure launches, activities, and promotions throughout year. Sign up to our e-newsletter and get be one of the first to get updates! Visit www.madametussauds.com/singapore for more information.
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Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds has been inviting people to walk the red carpet and get closer to the revered – and feared – for over 250 years. With over 23 attractions in the world’s top destination cities, we are dedicated to giving millions of visitors the opportunity to mingle with the mighty from A-listers to music legends, heroes of sport, to infamous world leaders. Today, we continue to partner with the global icons of a generation to create astonishing lifelike figures from sittings and offer exciting and interactive experiences to ensure guests have never felt closer to fame.

Merlin Entertainments

Merlin Entertainments is a global leader in location-based, family entertainment. As Europe’s Number 1 and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin operates 137 attractions, 22 hotels and 6 holiday villages in 24 countries and across 4 continents. Merlin’s purpose is to deliver memorable experiences to its millions of guests around the world, through its iconic brands and multiple attraction formats, and the commitment and passion of its employees. See for more information.

The Mills Fabrica Releases New Impact Report to Mark 5 Years of Catalyzing Environmental and Social Change

Having partnered with 100+ global brands, its second Impact Report highlights how the power of collaboration fosters impactful techstyle and agrifood innovations


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2024 – The Mills Fabrica launches its latest Impact Report to celebrate five years of fostering, accelerating and supporting techstyle and agrifood innovators to catalyze planet-positive change. In line with its inaugural report, this year’s report showcases how companies can leverage the nine planetary boundaries framework as outlined by the Stockholm Resilience Center and the IRIS+ framework, to measure the impact generated by The Mills Fabrica’s portfolio companies.

TMF Impact Report 2023

Over the past five years, The Mills Fabrica has proudly incubated, propelled, and supported innovators actively making a tangible difference for the planet. Employing a unique approach that covers the various phases of the innovation development process, The Mills Fabrica’s scope of work encompasses a venture capital fund, startup incubator, Impact Retail Store Fabrica X, and an innovation gallery, labs, events and co-working spaces in Hong Kong and London. This enables it to tailor its various business streams to cater to each phase, maximizing the chances of realizing impactful innovations.

“We are proud to mark five years of driving positive change for the planet and people with our vast network of stakeholders. As we look to the next five years, we are calling on like-minded partners to join us in our mission to build a future where innovation, sustainability, and conscious consumption intersect. Whether you are an innovator or a corporation new to sustainability, The Mills Fabrica’s global platform with extensive on-the-ground knowledge is ready to support your sustainability efforts in Asia and beyond,” says Cintia Nunes, General Manager and Head of Asia at The Mills Fabrica.

Fabrica Investment Fund: Accelerated 20+ high-potential innovators

Since inception in 2018, The Mills Fabrica has strategically invested in over 20 pioneering startups and eight funds operating in the techstyle and agrifood industries. Covering upstream, midstream, and down-stream supply chains for both industries, this comprehensive approach enables The Mills Fabrica to support a diverse range of innovations, allowing them to scale their solutions and generate environmental and social impact. Most recently, it strengthened its commitment to generating positive impact by targeting upstream innovations and integrating a tailored impact management process throughout its investment lifecycle.

These investments have already shown considerable promise in generating impactful change for the planet. For example, Mango Materials, a portfolio company that transforms methane into biodegradable materials, has displaced 1.4 tonnes of plastics with its PHA-based pellets, avoiding the release of 836 kg of greenhouse gas equivalent.

Incubation Program: Nurtured 15+ startups into their next phase of growth

To accelerate sustainable innovation in Hong Kong and the U.K., The Mills Fabrica has provided tailored support to over 15 innovators, encompassing access to co-working spaces, network opportunities, curated expert workshops, and showcasing opportunities through its Impact Retail concept Fabrica X. Taking its incubatee IXON as an example, their advanced sous-vide aseptic packaging (ASAP) technology and product generated considerable interest with the help of The Mills Fabrica’s network. By hosting tasting events for chefs, investors, and media, IXON successfully commercialized its ASAP technology. The Mills Fabrica also facilitated introductions to investors and corporate partners, expanding IXON’s network and contributing to its growing recognition.

Empowering young innovators and inspiring consumer curiosity

With a strong belief that innovation often starts within educational institutions, The Mills Fabrica has established two student competitions: the Central Saint Martins x The Mills Fabrica Innovation Award and its flagship Techstyle For Social Good to unlock the entrepreneurial spirit of students and recent graduates.

Over the years, The Mills Fabrica has partnered with more than 170 educational institutions worldwide to identify promising young innovators who have developed or are close to developing an early prototype of a technological innovation. The two competitions have received over 600 applications globally, with total prizes amounting to HKD 1.9 million. Apart from the prize fund, winners receive an extensive array of support, ranging from brand collaborations to showcasing opportunities at Fabrica X, aimed at transforming their innovative ideas into game-changing solutions.

In particular, to connect up-and-coming sustainable brands to consumers, Fabrica X, an Impact Retail concept in Hong Kong and London, serves as a touchpoint to educate consumers on key sustainability issues and showcase and sell sustainable products. Its Plastic Circularity campaign in Hong Kong brought together 47 like-minded innovators and brands, attracting over 45,000 visitors, with 88% of participants reporting that they are more willing to buy items made from recycled materials after attending the workshops.

Unlocking opportunities by curating a collaborative ecosystem across all sectors

Marking five years since inception, The Mills Fabrica remains firm in its belief that industry collaboration is key to support innovation for sustainable development. Through partnership initiatives and curated Fabrica Happenings, The Mills Fabrica has created opportunities for innovators to connect with manufacturers, retailers, and investors from all sectors. Having hosted over 360 events that engaged more than 45,000 individuals, these events continue to be invaluable in furthering its mission of driving planet-positive change.

“The Mills Fabrica has unique expertise and connections to crucial stakeholders from all over the world to collectively safeguard our planet. We look forward to bringing more innovations to life as a result of these mutually-beneficial collaborations with our ecosystem partners,” Nunes adds.

The Mills Fabrica’s 2023 Impact Report can be downloaded here: https://bit.ly/ir23-press
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About The Mills Fabrica

The Mills Fabrica is a go-to solutions platform accelerating techstyle and agrifood tech innovations for sustainability. Officially launched in Hong Kong in December 2018, The Mills is a landmark revitalization project by the Nan Fung Group, transforming their old textile factories into a new heritage, experiential retail, and innovation centre. With its business incubator, investment fund, spaces in Hong Kong and London, and community-building initiatives, The Mills Fabrica aims to create success stories of collaborations between innovators, entrepreneurs, and corporates, that together, will drive positive change for future generations.

Populis Digital Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Employee Wellbeing Program Upgrade and Team Building Trip to Cebu


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2024 – Populis Digital (Populis, or the “Company”), a leading Hong Kong-based digital marketing agency, is celebrating its 5th anniversary today with a team-building trip to Cebu, Philippines. The Company is also marking this milestone by unveiling an enhanced version of its self-developed employee care program, PopulUS.

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Populis first launched its internal employee care program in May 2023 to support its staff’s overall well-being and personal growth. The updated PopulUS released today now includes optimized features to address staff turnover, boost motivation, build personal connections, and foster self-belief and manifestation. This holistic approach to employee care is a cornerstone of Populis’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitment. The Company believes that empowering its team to thrive professionally and personally can cultivate a more engaged, productive, and fulfilled workforce.

Every month, Populis employees participate in one-on-one sessions to review aspects of their personal lives they wish to optimize for greater happiness, such as traveling more, redecorating their living spaces, or spending quality time with family. During these sessions, they create vision boards and explore mental models via PopulUS to develop critical thinking skills and make decisions based on facts and truths.

“At Populis, we believe that supporting our employees’ mental health and personal growth is essential for cultivating a thriving work environment,” said Mr. Cordon, Founder and CEO of Populis. “Our personal growth program empowers our team to intentionally craft the lives they desire, both inside and outside the office. By investing in our people, we are building a stronger, more resilient organization that can better serve our clients and the community.”

To celebrate its 5th anniversary, Populis has also organized a team-building trip to Cebu, where the Company’s employees will engage in various activities and rewards designed to strengthen camaraderie and collaboration. This trip underscores Populis’ dedication to fostering a robust, cohesive company culture that drives innovation and success.

“Populis has always been committed to the well-being and growth of our team,” added Mr. Cordon. “As we embark on our next chapter, we remain dedicated to providing our employees with the resources and support they need to reach their full potential and achieve their aspirations.”

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About Populis Digital

Populis Digital is a leading digital marketing agency based in Hong Kong, specializing in creative, data-driven solutions that help businesses thrive in the digital landscape. Founded in 2019, the company has grown to become a trusted partner for clients across a wide range of industries. Populis’ commitment to innovation, sustainability, and employee wellbeing has been instrumental in its success and rapid expansion.

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Arla Foods Ingredients harnesses upcycling potential of acid whey


TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2024 – Arla Foods Ingredients is demonstrating how acid whey can be transformed into a valuable raw material for high-protein dairy products with an ‘upcycled’ positioning.

Arla Foods Ingredients
Arla Foods Ingredients

The new ‘Upcycle Your Whey to Value’ concept offers a solution to a long-standing sustainability challenge for the dairy industry. Two thirds of the milk used in the production of Greek yoghurt and other strained fermented dairy products ends up as waste.

Disposing of acid whey, the main side-stream from the process, is both expensive and associated with environmental risk. However it is nutrient-rich and, with the right expertise, can be transformed into a nutritious ingredient, opening up new opportunities for innovative food and beverage products.

Now Arla Foods Ingredients has created three new ambient dairy concepts that demonstrate the potential of acid whey to be used in products with an ‘upcycled’ positioning:

  • An 8% protein drinking yoghurt with pineapple / coconut flavours
  • An 8% protein creamy dessert with pineapple / coconut flavours
  • An 8% protein beverage with strawberry flavour.

In each of the recipes, acid whey, which accounts for between 50% and 73% of the full product, is combined with ingredients from the Nutrilac® ProteinBoost range of patented microparticulated whey proteins.

As well as offering a mild dairy taste and smooth and creamy mouthfeel, the recipes are all suitable for processing on a standard dairy line, and offer good viscosity control and stability through shelf life.

The new concept is designed to help manufacturers meet a growing market need, with climate change and waste increasingly top of mind for dairy consumers. Over eight in ten are aware of sustainability issues in the category, and 20% are actively changing their behaviour when buying dairy products.[1]

Arla Foods Ingredients will showcase the ‘Upcycle Your Whey to Value’ concept at Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai (November 5th to 7th). Exhibiting at Stand R-K3 in Shk Rashid Hall, it will also demonstrate how Nutrilac® ProteinBoost can be used to overcome technical challenges in high-protein dairy production, and highlight solutions for high-protein cheese.


[1]New Nutrition Business, 10 Key Trends, 2023

Hashtag: #ArlaFoodsIngredients

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Oriental Residence Bangkok Awarded 1 MICHELIN Key by the Prestigious MICHELIN Guide and Launches “MICHELIN Key Celebration Package”


LONDON, UK Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2024 – ONYX Hospitality Group, Thailand’s premier hospitality management company, is proud to announce that Oriental Residence Bangkok has been awarded 1 MICHELIN Key by the prestigious MICHELIN Guide.

ONYX - ORB Michelin Award

The MICHELIN Key award honours hotels that offer outstanding lodging experiences, surpassing guest expectations with personalised service and distinctive character.

This esteemed recognition highlights the hotel’s dedication to delivering sublime luxury hospitality and unforgettable guest experiences. Oriental Residence Bangkok is one of 31 hotels to receive 1 MICHELIN Key in the MICHELIN Guide’s first-ever hotel selection in the country.

Yuthachai Charanachitta, Chief Executive Officer of ONYX Hospitality Group, stated, “The MICHELIN recognition showcases ONYX Hospitality Group’s steadfast dedication to excellence, offering bespoke and highly personalised services that embody the ethos of “A Tailored Approach to Hospitality.” In addition, it is a testament to the passion and dedication of our staff. We remain committed to elevating the guest experience at Oriental Residence Bangkok, ensuring every stay is truly memorable.”

Renowned for its refined elegance and outstanding service, Oriental Residence Bangkok stands as a beacon of luxury in the heart of Bangkok, nestled on the prestigious Wireless Road. A hidden gem in the city, it offers opulent accommodation and world-class amenities, perfectly blending timeless sophistication with modern comforts. With its prime location amidst the diplomatic and historic quarter of Bangkok and surrounded by lush gardens, the property provides a peaceful retreat from the city’s hustle, creating a sanctuary of tranquillity and exclusivity. The beautifully designed suites capture the essence of Oriental charm and Thai warmth.

The renowned architect Barbara Barry, whose signature style is synonymous with elegant and timeless interiors, has brought her vision to life at the Oriental Residence Bangkok.

Ms. Barry is internationally known for her streamlined interiors and elegant home furnishings. Her look speaks to quiet luxury, comfort, and ease—supporting her design philosophy that living simply, and with quality, is the highest form of luxury. At her Los Angeles-based studio her talented staff help bring her vision of gracious living to life centering on bespoke interiors both residential and commercial.

In the world of interior designer, the name Barbara Barry is synonymous with the designer’s own aesthetic: elegant, feminine, yet with a distinct modernity.

Ms. Barry often employs a neutral color palette, featuring soft, muted tones like creams, beiges, and soft grays. These colours create a serene and calming atmosphere throughout the hotel.

Oriental Residence Bangkok offers distinctive dining experiences inspired by timeless sophistication paired with contemporary style, with meticulously crafted food and drink, sourced only from the finest ingredients. Dining at Café Claire evokes a sense of classic sophistication, with its contemporary take on wholesome dishes exuding an air of relaxed luxury. The elegant Oriental Bar offers an exquisite selection of handcrafted bespoke cocktails and tantalizing canapés in a stylish, refined setting. For those seeking serenity, the Play Deck features an open-air swimming pool with breathtaking views of the Bangkok skyline, further enhancing the sense of escape and indulgence.

The recognition reinforces ONYX Hospitality Group’s mission to consistently deliver distinctive, guest-focused luxury that sets it apart in the hospitality industry.

For reservations, guests can book through MICHELIN Guide’s digital platform or directly with Oriental Residence Bangkok.

To commemorate the MICHELIN accolade, Oriental Residence Bangkok is delighted to offer the exclusive “MICHELIN Key Celebration Package.” Escape to a world of timeless sophistication and serenity with privileged rates at Oriental Residence Bangkok. To complement the experience, savour a signature Afternoon Tea and a delectable 4-course dinner, included within the package.

Guests travelling by December 2024 (prior to peak season) can receive an exclusive 35% discount on best available rates. Minimum 2-night stay required, terms and conditions apply. Visit the website to book.

For more information on Oriental Residence Bangkok: www.oriental-residence.com/bangkok

For more information on ONYX Hospitality Group: www.onyx-hospitality.com

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Asia Pacific cities demonstrate continued resilience in a world of risk finds Kearney

  • Five APAC cities dominate the top 10 spots in Kearney’s Global Cities Index, with Singapore and Shanghai entering the top five and top 10 lists respectively
  • Kearney’s Global Cities Outlook this year exhibited significant dynamism with emerging hubs continuing to rise in hopes of rivaling the dominance of established leaders

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2024 – Kearney’s 2024 Global Cities Report reveals the strong performance of Asia Pacific (APAC) cities on the Global Cities Index (GCI), a ranking of the world’s most internationally connected and influential cities. APAC cities including Tokyo, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong dominate the top 10 spots in the GCI, with Singapore and Shanghai entering into the top five and top 10 rankings respectively, demonstrating significant improvements.

Kearney’s latest report highlights that a new form of globalization is emerging, one that is more diversified, increasingly digital, and vastly uncertain in the near term. With shifts in the global geopolitical and macroeconomic landscape bringing the decline of globalization by traditional measures, the performance of global cities signals the emergence of a next wave of global connectivity and exchange.

Global Cities Index

The GCI measures the connectivity of cities across five dimensions including business activity, human capital, information exchange, cultural experience, and political engagement, underpinned by 31 metrics. This year’s GCI introduced new metrics to reflect the macro changes in the global operating environment, including measures of digital readiness and human mobility. Global cities have showcased remarkable resilience, with average scores rising across every dimension.

Singapore overtook Beijing to take the fifth position this year, jumping from seventh place in last year’s GCI, due to a boost in the business activity dimension, its success in the human capital dimension, a near perfect score in the ease of entry metric, and strong digital capabilities. Meanwhile, Shanghai’s leap to eighth place was attributed to the inclusion of the new information exchange metrics, with the Chinese tech center ranked second globally for internet speed and eighth globally for data center presence.

Top 10 cities in the 2024 Global Cities Index are:

  1. New York
  2. London
  3. Paris
  4. Tokyo
  5. Singapore
  6. Beijing
  7. Los Angeles
  8. Shanghai
  9. Hong Kong
  10. Chicago

Within APAC, Southeast Asian cities also recorded remarkable progress in the wider ranking, with Kuala Lumpur jumping 17 places to claim the 55th spot, while Bangkok took the 34th spot, a jump from 45th place last year. Notably, Kuala Lumpur’s position was shaped by increases in nearly all dimensions, with significant rises in business activity and human capital, including strong performance in the new ease of entry metric. Additionally, Bangkok’s performance was attributed to improvements in dimensions such as business activity, cultural experience, and information exchange.

“The continued success of key APAC cities this year highlights their adaptability, and the ability to remain responsive and resilient in the face of the shifting distribution of globalization, to emerge as globally connected as ever. Leading cities in the region have risen through the ranks bolstered by their steadfast leadership in digital capabilities, further highlighting the central importance of the digital economy in today’s world,” comments Shigeru Sekinada, Region Chair of Asia Pacific and Managing Director of Japan, Kearney.

Global Cities Outlook

While the GCI captures the current state of global city leadership, the Global Cities Outlook (GCO) aims to identify those cities most likely to achieve global prominence in the future. This year, the outlook exhibited significant dynamism with emerging hubs continuing to rise in hopes of rivaling the dominance of established leaders. San Francisco, Munich, Copenhagen, Luxembourg, and Seoul topped the list.

European cities continue to perform strongly on the GCO, but like the GCI, APAC cities have also recorded improvements, with Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, and Perth jumping in places, solidifying their future status as global hubs. Meanwhile, Asian cities such as Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Surabaya, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Seoul, Osaka, and Yokohama, have seen elevated Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) rankings, a key metric of the GCO, as companies look to diversify their business as part of the China Plus One strategy.

A look ahead: regenerative cities

While the results of Kearney’s 2024 Global Cities Report have demonstrated how global cities have adapted to geoeconomic pressures, they also face growing environmental challenges exacerbated by climate change. Climate disasters have caused significant financial losses, and cities—being major consumers of energy and producers of greenhouse gas emissions—are both victims of and contributors to these issues.

“Amidst the threat of climate change, cities have a responsibility and an opportunity to seek solutions to counter the climate crisis. To do so, they must shift their perspective toward being more systems-oriented and proactive, adopting a regenerative approach. A regenerative mindset involves cities implementing collaborative decision-making and integrated governance, empowering the next generation to prosper, and developing a proactive and cohesive sustainability strategy. This will enable cities to address the challenges of today and tomorrow holistically, and for the benefit of all,” concluded Mr Sekinada.

Note to editor

The GCI assesses how globally engaged cities are across five dimensions: business activity, human capital, information exchange, cultural experience, and political engagement. The GCO, on the other hand, examines how cities are creating the conditions for future status as major global players. This analysis covers four dimensions—personal well-being, economics, innovation, and governance—which are the key determinants of a city’s ability to attract talented human capital, generate economic growth, increase competitiveness, and ensure stability and security.

While the GCI quantifies the current state of urban centers, the GCO is a measure of how these same cities are ensuring that they can retain – or augment – their global city status in the future. The GCO is designed to spotlight not only the well-established leaders, but also those cities that may be best positioned—thanks to strategic investments in future performance—to challenge their supremacy.

Link to the full report here

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Kearney

Kearney is a leading global management consulting firm. For nearly 100 years, we have been a trusted advisor to C-suites, government bodies, and nonprofit organizations. Our people make us who we are. Driven to be the difference between a big idea and making it happen, we work alongside our clients to regenerate their businesses to create a future that works for everyone.

No Adverse Authenticity Findings Against COSETTE


SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2024 – COSETTE, a leading retailer of luxury handbags and accessories, is pleased to announce the conclusion of a comprehensive, year-long investigation by NSW Fair Trading into the authenticity of goods supplied by COSETTE. The investigation has ended with no adverse findings or further action. COSETTE believes this vindicates our repeated statements on the quality and authenticity of goods sold.

These unfounded allegations have had a detrimental impact on our business and, more importantly, our customers, who were wrongly led to believe that some of their products purchased from COSETTE were not genuine. The allegations stemmed from inaccurate and misleading services provided to customers by third-party authenticators. In response to allegations, COSETTE has successfully defended all of the cases it contested in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT). In the course of these cases, NCAT found that these authenticators provide “no evidence of specific qualifications, skills or knowledge” in providing their opinion, “do not warrant … the quality of any services” that they provide, nor are they recognised by the luxury brands that they purport to authenticate.

COSETTE has always been committed to the highest standards of quality and trustworthiness. We source all of our leather goods from Europe and only work with highly reputable suppliers that have a long history of trading in luxury goods. Our approach to authenticity is to trace each good through the supply chain to licensees that have been authorised by the brands to sell the goods. This is the best and only means of being assured of the authenticity and origin of the product. More information on COSETTE’s sourcing can be found at COSETTE.com.au/pages/luxury-every-day.

COSETTE’s mission remains to make luxury more affordable, every day. We do this by offering a wide range of handbags and accessories from Australia’s favourite luxury brands – including handbags from Gucci, Prada, Saint Laurent, Givenchy and Bottega Veneta – at the best price.

COSETTE is able to offer these reduced prices by parallel importing directly from European retailers and suppliers, primarily from Italy. Some of these products may be overstock, but they are always new (never used or pre-owned), authentic and therefore of the highest quality. This direct sourcing means that we are able to share the benefit of any pricing advantage we obtain with Australian customers.

On behalf of COSETTE, spokesperson Don Grover said: “In our near 10 years of operation, COSETTE has served more than 130,000 customers and we look forward to returning our focus to ensuring that our customers have the choice and first-class shopping experience that we have always promised. COSETTE is the best place in Australia to buy genuine luxury goods at the most affordable prices.”

More information on COSETTE can be found at COSETTE.com.au or by contacting us at info@COSETTE.com.au.
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Generali Hong Kong’s Inclusive Workplace Efforts Recognized with Prestigious Industry Awards


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2024 – Generali Hong Kong has once again demonstrated its industry leadership and commitment to excellence by being named a Top Insurance Employer 2024 by Insurance Business Asia. This prestigious recognition highlights our outstanding corporate culture, which fosters diversity, inclusion, and employee development.

Further cementing Generali Hong Kong’s commitment to an inclusive workplace, Ms. Cecilia Chang was recently honored with the “Lifetime Partner Award – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion”. The Lifetime Partner ambition reflects Generali’s ongoing commitment to 70 million customers across over 50 countries. This award recognizes leaders who drive initiatives that align with the company’s ambition. Cecilia’s leadership in driving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion has been instrumental in shaping Generali Hong Kong’s success.

Additionally, Generali Hong Kong was awarded the Gold Award in the Universal Design Award Scheme by the Equal Opportunities Commission.

Ms. Cecilia Chang, Chief Executive Officer of Generali Hong Kong, said, “I am honored to receive these awards. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. This achievement not only celebrates the positive environment we have created for our employees, but also reinforces our mission to be a ‘Lifetime Partner’, truthfully and relevantly, to our customers, team and community.”

The Top Insurance Employer award process involved anonymous employee surveys, where staff rated Generali Hong Kong across key areas such as benefits, work culture, and commitment to diversity. With an impressive satisfaction rate, Generali Hong Kong stood out from over 200 companies across Asia. While the Universal Design Award Scheme recognizes organizations that excel in creating accessible built environments, promoting the wider adoption of universal design.

Hashtag: #GeneraliHongKong

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Generali Hong Kong

In 1981, Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. was first registered as an authorised insurer in Hong Kong, with the business extending into the life insurance sector in 2016 with Generali Life (Hong Kong) Limited. With a combination of local knowledge and Generali Group’s global expertise, we develop unique and innovative life insurance, general insurance, specialty insurance, and employee benefits solutions to meet the needs of our customers.

Generali Group
Generali is one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers. Established in 1831, it is present in over 50 countries in the world, with a total premium income of € 82.5 billion in 2023. With around 82,000 employees serving 70 million customers, the Group has a leading position in Europe and a growing presence in Asia and Latin America. At the heart of Generali’s strategy is its Lifetime Partner commitment to customers, achieved through innovative and personalised solutions, best-in-class customer experience and its digitalised global distribution capabilities. The Group has fully embedded sustainability into all strategic choices, with the aim to create value for all stakeholders while building a fairer and more resilient society.