SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2024 – Azel & Jane Hair Salon is proud to announce the celebration of its 25th anniversary, marked by the grand opening of its third outlet in Punggol, set to open in late 2024.
Expanding to Serve Customers Better Since its humble beginnings in 1999, Azel & Jane Hair Salon has grown from offering basic hairstyling services to providing advanced therapies, such as hair growth treatments and the latest trends in chemical treatments. This growth reflects the salon’s dedication to staying at the forefront of industry advancements and consistently meeting the evolving needs of its customers.
With the new outlet set to open in Punggol, customers will enjoy greater access to high-quality hair services with reduced wait times, facilitated by the salon’s efficient online booking system and CRM implementation. The salon will also offer special rates for elderly customers and students, ensuring quality hair services are accessible to all ages.
New Additions and Innovations The expansion of Azel & Jane Salon includes several exciting additions: the introduction of premium scalp and hair care products, as well as advanced scalp and hair treatment services utilising the latest AI technology. This ensures that each customer’s unique scalp and hair concerns are addressed with precision, delivering a more satisfying salon experience. These innovations reflect the salon’s dedication to convenience, quality, and personalised care.
Anniversary Celebrations To celebrate this milestone anniversary, Azel & Jane Salon will host a series of special events and promotions. These will include exclusive discounts on popular services as a way of thanking regular customers for their support over the years and to welcome new customers to enjoy the salon’s services. Additionally, the salon will enhance its efforts in charity work, reinforcing its commitment to local engagement and community support.
“Azel & Jane Salon has always been about more than just hair; it’s about building relationships and fostering a community. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary and the opening of our third outlet in Punggol, I’m incredibly thankful and proud of how far we’ve come. We look forward to continuing this journey, serving our customers with quality products and services, and making a positive impact in our community.” says Azel, co-founder of Azel & Jane Salon.
Looking Ahead Another exciting development at Azel & Jane Hair Salon is the gradual transition of management to Angeline, one of the founders’ daughters. Armed with a degree in accountancy and eight years of corporate success as a tax manager at a Big 4 firm, Angeline has chosen to join the family business. Her dedication to enhancing the customer experience led her to complete the International Association of Trichologists (IAT)’s course to become a Certified Trichologist.
With expertise in both business and scalp health, Angeline will bring a fresh perspective and enhance the salon’s offerings, allowing customers to receive the highest standard of care and innovation in the years to come.
“Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of serving not just customers, but multiple generations of families who have entrusted us with their scalp and hair needs. This loyalty speaks volumes about the bonds we’ve formed and the trust we’ve earned. We are thrilled to embark on the next chapter of our journey together with our customers, aiming to reach new heights of excellence and service.” adds Angeline. Hashtag: #hairsalon #hairtreatment #haircolouring
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About Azel & Jane
Founded in 1999 by a pair of sisters, Azel & Jane Salon prides itself on its core values of unwavering commitment to integrity, quality, relationship-centred service, and continuous learning. These principles have guided the salon’s journey, ensuring that every customers receives honest, transparent, and top-notch service.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2024 – Generali Hong Kong unveils its educational LGBTQ+ video series in honor of Pride Month, with the inaugural video premiering. This transformative initiative underscores the company’s commitment to nurturing diversity and inclusion, amplifying the voices and experiences of LGBTQ+ community and allies within the organization and broader society.
Generali Hong Kong launches educational LGBTQ+ video series to celebrate Pride Month.
Comprising three compelling episodes, each offers unique insights into LGBTQ+ experiences. The series kicks off with a segment on transgender identity, incorporating an interactive Jenga icebreaker game to dispel misconceptions. Another video delves into the challenges faced by same-sex couples in securing legal protection in Hong Kong, emphasizing the vital role of appropriate wealth allocation and security. The concluding episode features a dialogue with LGBTQ+ individuals and supporting organization, emphasizing the significance of LGBTQ+ community allies and their role in facilitating discussions on how corporations can improve workplace inclusivity.
Ms. Cecilia Chang, Chief Executive Officer of Generali Hong Kong, said, “At Generali, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) are core values that drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration. We integrate these values into all aspects of our operations, fostering a diverse leadership team, unbiased recruitment practices, and promoting awareness through training. This ensures that everyone at Generali Hong Kong feels valued and empowered. This LGBTQ+ video series exemplifies our dedication to fostering a culture of respect and understanding, reflecting our belief in the transformative power of diversity.”
In Hong Kong, Generali prioritizes diversity and inclusion to effectively serve its diverse clientele and partners. The company values talent and capability over gender, sexual orientation and gender recognition when hiring, demonstrating its commitment to fostering a forward-thinking workplace environment. Generali is dedicated to providing every staff member with the opportunity to express their true selves and showcase their authentic personalities. This commitment to inclusivity is exemplified through concrete policies that extend beyond symbolic gestures to offer tangible support for LGBTQ individuals. Initiatives include empowering employees to self-identify their gender on administrative forms and offering benefits such as parental leave, medical coverage, and marriage leave to both heterosexual and same-sex partnerships.
In a proactive move to engage with the community, Generali Hong Kong has launched this educational video series to increase the knowledge and improve the understanding of the public about the LGBTQ+ community and address the unique financial protection needs of LGBTQ+ individuals, with an aim to set an example for fostering a culture of respect and understanding.
Ms. Ady Law, Chief Distribution and Marketing Officer of Generali Hong Kong, said, “Generali Hong Kong strives to be the Lifetime Partner of our customers and community, and this video series showcases our ongoing efforts to foster equality and acceptance. We invite individuals from all backgrounds to engage with the series and participate in the dialogue on diversity and inclusion.”
The LGBTQ+ video series will be accessible on Generali Hong Kong’s YouTube platform, inviting viewers to join in the conversation and embrace the spirit of diversity and inclusivity.
Hashtag: #PrideMonth #DEI #Generali
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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.
– Sees all its Asia Pacific countries and territories receive the prestigious accolade
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2024 – DHL Global Forwarding, the freight specialist of DHL Group, is certified Great Place to Work® across all of its 21 countries and territories in Asia Pacific. Exceptional scores above 90 percent were recorded in six countries, including DHL Global Forwarding Bangladesh, Cambodia, Fiji, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
DHL Global Forwarding celebrates milestone achievement with Great Place to Work® certifications across the region
“This is a remarkable achievement for the region. We received our first Great Place to Work® certification in India in 2017, and in just six years, we have attained the same across the remaining 20 countries and territories. This is not an easy task. Through the collective efforts of the local country and regional teams, we have raised the bar on what it means to be an Employer of Choice,” said Niki Frank, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific. “I am extremely proud of this achievement. It is truly a feather in our cap because this accolade is bestowed upon us by our employees through their open and honest feedback via surveys and interviews.”
Across the organization, annual events such as Appreciation Week, Global Volunteer Day, Health and Well-Being Week, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Week are held. These consistent efforts to engage the employees embody the “People First” approach that DHL Global Forwarding believes in, built on values of respect and fairness. Employees are also recognized for their efforts and dedication through an Employee of the Year program.
“Operating in the logistics industry, we understand how volatile things can be for the business and our employees. At DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific, we regularly organize training and upskilling programs for these colleagues under DHL’s Certified program. From the industry-based, Certified Freight Specialist (CFS) training program to the more leadership-based, Certified Freight Manager program, we equip our employees with the right skillsets to deliver excellent service. As of April 2024, we are thrilled to share that over 1,400 employees have undergone the certified training program in Asia Pacific for the year!” said Celine Quek, Senior Vice President and Head of Human Resources, DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific. “This Great Place to Work® certification would not be possible without our employees, and we would like to thank them for their continuous support and trust in us as an Employer of Choice.”
The annual Great Place to Work® Certification recognizes companies for their excellent workplace culture, employee engagement and organizational trust initiatives. A Trust Index Survey is deployed to assess individual employee experiences from participating companies through five key dimensions. This includes credibility, respect, fairness, pride, and a sense of belonging, which collectively creates an organization culture for employees to best perform.
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DHL – The logistics company for the world
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 395,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2024 – Hybrid work model has become a global norm, tech-enabled office workspace that enhances work efficiency has become a crucial aspect of business competitiveness. Many enterprises are actively adopting the Team Workspace Solutions from the Swiss company Logitech, known for its innovative design and superior quality, to navigate the hybrid work trend. Logitech recently launched its new personal workspace products, including mice, keyboards, headsets, and personal webcams, aimed at upgrading employees’ work experiences. Through comprehensive solutions of software, hardware, and Logitech services, businesses are empowered to create more competitive, flexible, and employee-friendly work environments and cultures.
Embracing the Hybrid Work Trend: Logitech for Business Solutions Gain Trust and Recognition Logitech has captured a 45.6% market share in the video equipment global market, ranking first worldwide. In Hong Kong, the activation rate of Microsoft Teams equipment has reached 30%, showcasing the high compatibility of Logitech products and solutions with market trends and office needs. According to GII market research, the Unified Communications and Collaboration market is expected to reach nearly $500 billion by 2029, with a projected compound annual growth rate of 27.8%. Among these, 43% of remote workers feel disconnected in meetings, and 50% of companies will host virtual events on video conferencing platforms by 2025. Such workplace demands necessitate professional technology and equipment support, enabling employees to enjoy seamless audio-visual and virtual meeting experiences anywhere and anytime.
Aries Sze, Country Manager of Logitech Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau, stated, “Over the past few years, Logitech has established itself as a trusted partner in the technology and semiconductor industries, facilitating digital transformations for numerous enterprises. These collaborations have yielded a series of compelling case studies. By designing and developing products and solutions, Logitech helps enterprises enhance employee productivity, unlocking the potential of ‘The New Logic of Work.’ Moving forward, Logitech for Business will continue to bring a smarter office experience to more companies.”
[Figure 1] Logitech provides personal workspace and team workspace solutions to help enterprises create a collaborative environment for business growth.
Four Key Advantages Empowering Smart Workplace Ecosystem in the AI-Driven Era In today’s tech-driven world, businesses striving to enhance work efficiency and boost team collaboration can optimize office spaces and equip employees with personalized collaboration tools. These tools enable employees to work from anywhere, ensuring higher security and comfort. By tailoring equipment configurations to specific roles, businesses can foster a fair and inclusive work environment that adapts flexibly to diverse needs. Logitech, with a deep understanding of both company and employee challenges, offers comprehensive support through four key advantages:
Top-notch Security and Endpoint Protection: The LOGI BOLT receiver adopts FIPS high-level (Federal Information Processing Standards) security and enforces security through encryption. It features low-energy wireless technology, allowing stable pairing with up to six devices simultaneously, and provides multiple security measures designed to minimize vulnerability risks in both office and work-from-home environments.
Integrated Software and Hardware, AI-Powered Experience: Logitech’s advanced software enables users to customize their devices according to individual needs, thereby streamlining complex tasks. Utilizing Logi Options+ with “Smart Actions,” users can automate repetitive tasks with a single keystroke. The newly introduced “Logi AI Prompt Builder,” a time and click-saving solution that facilitates faster rephrasing, summarizing, and custom-making prompts with ChatGPT, with virtually no disruption to the user’s workflow.
Enhancing Workplace Productivity and Comfort: Logitech caters to a variety of workplace needs with its comprehensive range of solutions—Value, Mainstream, Advanced Portfolio, and Ergonomic. Each category is designed to equip employees with the ideal office tools, minimizing long-term strain and maximizing productivity. This tailored approach not only boosts business collaboration but also fosters a growth-oriented office environment.
Remote Management, Cost Reduction and Efficiency: Logitech Sync makes it easy to support large-scale video deployments, minimizing site visits and trouble tickets—all from a simple browser-based interface. It enhances remote manageability and provides ultimate control over devices and spaces, offering deeper insights into device usage and ensuring compatibility to maximize resource utilization efficiency.
Logitech products undergo rigorous testing to ensure perfect integration with major software platforms and have obtained compatibility certifications from Microsoft, Zoom, Google, and Apple. Logitech facilitates smoother large-scale deployments and reduces the burden on IT departments. The Logitech for Business personal workspace solutions also come with a two-year warranty, guaranteeing a superior and more enduring product experience for enterprises.
[Figure 2] Four Key Advantages of Logitech for Business Personal Workspace Solutions: Top-Secure Endpoint Protection with Logi Bolt Receiver, Integrated Software and Hardware, AI-Powered Experience; Enhancing Workplace Productivity and Comfort; and Remote Management, Cost Reduction, and Efficiency.
New Personal Workspace Solutions: Effortlessly Manage Office Spaces and Boost Efficiency to Create a Happier, More Competitive Workplace Hybrid work has become the mainstream, providing businesses with a diverse array of communication venues and enhancing space utilization efficiency. By optimizing seating, companies can save costs and redirect savings into critical areas like R&D, marketing, and employee training to support growth.
To enhance office flexibility, effective IT deployment and management are crucial. The Logi Dock Flex, a fully-featured managed docking station built for shared offices, allows users to reserve rooms and desks with the Desk Booking solution. Users can quickly see which desks are idle or reserved and display detailed information about the booker. The IT team can access real-time analytics on desk use, occupancy rates, and user behaviors to enhance flexible office strategies.
LOGI DOCK FLEX Desk Booking Solution:
Easily check in to their desk booking by simply plugging in their laptop
Clean cable management keeps desks free from clutter
Can be deployed and monitored at scale from anywhere using Logitech Sync or other compatible platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft
[Figure 3] LOGI DOCK FLEX desk booking solution is built for shared offices, allows users to reserve rooms and desks while companies can keep track of office usage for better space planning.
Research highlights a strong link between employee productivity and well-being, influenced by factors such as quality work equipment and ergonomic furniture. In response, Logitech has launched a range of personal workspace solutions, ensuring optimal efficiency and comfort for all roles.
Moreover, recognizing the chronic strain on employees’ hands at work, Logitech introduces its ergonomic solutions: the Wave Keys for Business and the LIFT for Business vertical mouse. These products are specifically designed to reduce hand strain and promote a stress-free work environment, offering a more comfortable working experience.
[Figure 4] The Logitech Wave Keys for Business Keyboard features a curved keyframe design, shaped to feel instantly familiar and keep users typing all day in a natural position.
Logitech Wave Keys for Business – Ergonomic Keyboard:
With a cushioned palm rest with 3 layers of memory foam, the wave shape of the keyboard helps align users hands, forearm in a natural position when typing
Customize the shortcut keys through Logi Options+ App, doubling efficiency with Smart Actions
Compact layout is ideal for smaller workspaces and is more ergonomic
Logitech LIFT Vertical Ergonomic Mouse for Business:
US Ergonomic Certification, a great fit for small to medium hands
With 57° angle for comfort and efficiency
Hybrid workstyles redefine physical boundaries, Logitech Zone Wireless 2 Headset and MX Brio 705 4K Webcam are designed for advanced employees and executives, providing a crisp and authentic video experience.
[Figure 5] The Zone Wireless 2 AI-Powered Headset, a premier business headset, features advanced AI noise suppression and long battery life.
Logitech Zone Wireless 2 AI-Powered Headset:
An AI based algorithm detects and suppresses noises from the far end in a call
Hybrid ANC help high-skilled employees work without distraction
Microphone boom rotates 270°. Wear it on either the left or right side
Audio channel will switch automatically, depending on the direction the user is wearing
Up to 40 hours of battery life for worry-free work
Gently cushion your ears with a silicone headband and breathable materials that are soft to the touch and designed to apply pressure evenly
[Figure 6] MX Brio 705 for Business delivers a superior 4K video experience, integrating with AI RightSight technology for automatic framing and light correction.
Logitech MX Brio 705 for Business:
4K ultra-HD lens and ultra-wide-angle with superior image sensor
AI RightSight technology for auto-framing and light correction
Rotate webcam in 360°, or even detach it to do quick point and shoot
Stylish and simple, made from 82% recycled plastic
In addition to its renowned personal workspace solutions, Logitech also provides comprehensive team workspace solutions to ensure team members enjoy an inclusive and seamless meeting experience that enhance business efficiency. The series includes the Rally Plus, Rally Bar, Rally Bar Mini, and Rally Bar Huddle, tailored for various meeting room sizes.
At Logitech, sustainability is at the core of every design decision—from the moment raw materials are sourced to end-of-life considerations. Over 58% of Logitech products use environmentally recycled plastics, reducing the demand for new plastics and the carbon footprint. Since 2021, Logitech has achieved full carbon neutrality by reducing carbon emissions across the supply chain, minimizing the environmental impact of the product manufacturing, and pioneering new ways of working to design for a sustainable world.
[Figure 7] Logitech’s video conferencing solutions are tailored to fit various meeting room sizes, equipped with AI RightSense technology for a seamless and high-quality conferencing experience.
Schedule a demo session by entering your contact details on the Logitech For Business official website. Our team will provide personalized consultation, professional support, and exclusive offers to help you unlock the potential of The New Logic of Work.
[Schedule a Logitech for Business Demo Session] Open hours: Mondays to Fridays, 9 am – 6 pm (by appointment)
Locations: Logitech Office – Unit 2, 10/F, Tower 1, Cheung Sha Wan Plaza, 833 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong WeWork Hong Kong – 46/F, Lee Garden One, 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Hashtag: #Logitech
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About Logitech for Business
Logitech for Business is an enterprise-grade leader in workplace setups, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of products, software, and services that enable hybrid companies and workers to be productive from anywhere. From videoconferencing solutions for meeting rooms to personal webcams and collaboration devices for home desks, Logitech’s business-certified solutions empower seamless connectivity and collaboration for teams, regardless of location.
Find X7 Ultra battery experience ranks number one in DXOMARK Global Smartphone and Ultra-Premium Categories
Find X7 Ultra’s outstanding battery experience, impressively balanced performance in autonomy, charging and efficiency, all contribute to its class-leading battery score
SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2024 – OPPO Find X7 Ultra, the Ultimate Camera Phone, has achieved DXOMARK’s Gold Battery Label, placing first in its smartphone battery ranking.
Combining fast wired and wireless charging with exceptional efficiency, Find X7 Ultra demonstrates long-lasting battery performance across a range of scenarios. With impressive autonomy, referring to how long the phone’s charge lasts, Find X7 Ultra’s 100W SUPERVOOCTM charging also delivers superb usage times even after a quick, five-minute top-up.
DXOMARK Gold Battery Label
Excelling in all three DXOMARK Battery test categories: Autonomy, Charging, and Efficiency, Find X7 Ultra’s long-lasting, fast-charging battery is tuned to help you go the distance without battery anxiety.
Autonomy reflects overall battery life and is tested both indoors and outdoors in a controlled environment by DXOMARK. OPPO Find X7 Ultra performed exceptionally, particularly indoors, and when watching videos or gaming, notoriously demanding tasks. The combination of OPPO’s AI-powered battery optimisations and Find X7 Ultra’s LTPO display also help it achieve excellent screen-on time.
Charging tests measure wired and wireless charging performance, while also considering how many hours of typical use Find X7 Ultra delivers after short charging sessions, reflecting real life top-up scenarios. The results speak for themselves, with a 20-minute charge powering Find X7 Ultra from 0-80%, a five-minute charge delivering 10 hours of typical use, and a full charge achieved in 32 minutes. Find X7 Ultra’s charging speed from 0-80% ranks number one in the ultra-premium category, empowering users to get a full day of use in minutes.
Efficiency testing measures charge and discharge rate and total power consumption, accounting for the phone’s overall battery capacity. Achieving an overall charge efficiency of 78.2%, DXOMARK acknowledges Find X7 Ultra’s score to be notably high for a high-speed, 100W charging system.
“Smartphone battery performance is often a challenge for ultra-premium flagships equipped with powerful, power-demanding features. Thanks to meticulous software optimisation, OPPO has pushed its flagship Find X7 Ultra to the top spot in battery rankings, offering an exceptional battery experience and making it the best in its class.” Olivier Simon, Deputy CTO & Battery Evaluation Director, DXOMARK
OPPO Find X7 Ultra: A Battery Champion
Find X7 Ultra’s exceptional battery performance starts with its high capacity, 5000 mAh battery. OPPO builds upon this foundation with Trinity Engine, a suite of AI-powered optimisations designed to enhance performance and improve efficiency, helping every 1% of charge go even further.
With 100W SUPERVOOCTM wired charging and 50W wireless charging, Find X7 Ultra won’t keep you waiting for day-long power, and OPPO’s smart charging intelligently manages speeds to give you the power you need while improving long-term battery health.
If a chain is as strong as its weakest link, OPPO Find X7 Ultra is a suite of intelligent, efficient links. Its cutting-edge 6.82″ LTPO display with a responsive refresh rate achieves high performance and reduced power consumption for a bright, brilliant view all day long. Find X7 Ultra’s world-class camera is also equipped with a second-generation Sony 1-inch sensor, designed for mobile, ensuring maximum power-saving benefits. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 platform, combining intelligent architecture with an advanced 4nm process, Find X7 Ultra achieves incredible gaming playback without compromising on efficiency.
Excellent smartphone battery life has never been more important. We rely on our phones for everything from entertainment to creativity, payments to productivity, and of course, staying connected. In Find X7 Ultra, OPPO hasn’t just made The Ultimate Camera Phone, it has created the ultimate intelligent assistant that keeps you connected without compromise or battery anxiety.
Find out more about DXOMARK’s Gold Battery Label at dxomark.com, and for more information about OPPO Find X7 Ultra, visit oppo.com. Hashtag: #OPPO
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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 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.
Continue to enhance its trading technology and further commercialization to achieve mutual benefits
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2024 –International Genius Company (“IGC” or the “Company“, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group“; stock code: 0033.HK) is pleased to announce that, the Company entered into a memorandum of understanding (the “MOU“) with Saxo Capital Markets HK Limited (“Saxo HK“) aims to establish a framework for cooperation (“the Proposed Cooperation“) that encourages and facilitates bilateral technical collaboration on the issues of trading technology licensing and asset management cooperation, based on the principles of mutual benefit, equality and reciprocity.
The Proposed Cooperation included:
Trading Technology Licensing: The Group extends to Saxo HK a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to utilize the Group’s Technology with the aim of augmenting Saxo HK’s trading system and asset management services;
Technical Support and System Integration: The Group agrees to entrust Saxo HK with the responsibility of managing the custodial, collection, and trading accounts of current and prospective clients and specialized clientele. The Group further expresses its commitment to furnishing software and hardware support, thereby facilitating seamless access to Saxo HK’s trading system and ensuring its operational efficiency;
Joint Customer Development Management: Saxo HK will extend its cooperation by introducing its network of cooperative institutions and high-net-worth clients to the Group’s Technology for asset management purposes. This initiative is contingent upon the successful integration of the Group’s Technology within Saxo HK’s operational infrastructure, as facilitated by the technical support provided by the Group;
Research and Development Collaboration: The Group and Saxo HK acknowledge the potential for mutual benefit through joint research and development endeavors. Both parties agree to collaborate in the creation and enhancement of innovative financial products and services. It is understood that the intellectual property arising from such collaborative efforts shall be subject to a separate commercialization strategy.
Saxo HK, the subsidiary of Saxo Bank A/S (“Saxo Bank“), is a Hong Kong corporation which provides comprehensive financial services that integrates securities trading (including foreign exchange trading), custody, asset management, and investment advisory services. Saxo Bank is a Danish investment bank with a history of more than 30 years. Headquartered in Copenhagen, it connects global investors and traders with a leading online trading platform. It complies with strict regulatory requirements in 15 jurisdictions (including Denmark, the United Kingdom and Singapore) and holds banking licenses in Denmark, Switzerland and Netherlands. Saxo Bank manages more than US$100 billion in client assets, serves more than 1.2 million clients, has a daily trading volume of more than US$20 billion, and more than 260,000 daily transactions. It has won the Best Retail FX Broker awarded by Finance Magnates, the Best Boutique Prime Broker Technology Award awarded by HFM, and the Best Prime-of-Prime Supplier by FX Week for many consecutive years.
IGC is committed to enhancing its professional investment research capabilities and trading technology and is willing to license its independently develop technology to Saxo HK for use. The Group is interested in conducting in-depth cooperation with Saxo HK in areas such as asset management, trading system optimization and customer development. The management believes that the Proposed Cooperation could facilitate the Group’s business development by further enhancing technology development and expanding its asset management service to a global scale, to broaden the Group’s revenue source, enhance performance of the Group and create value for the shareholders of the Company.
Hashtag: #IGC
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International Genius Company
International Genius Company is an artificial intelligence based financial technology institution seeking breakthrough in utilising algorithmic trading and artificial intelligence trading technology to its asset management and other related financial services business. The Group offers services including party product trading, financial services, advancing business, and commodities trading. The Group is committed to being a top-tier financial institution, project investor and asset manager.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2024 – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be staged concurrently from 15 to 17 August 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fairs feature global foods and beverages, tea, and related products, providing a one-stop sourcing platform for F&B importers, wholesalers, retailers, restaurants, department stores and e-tailers. The fairs open exclusively to trade buyers on the first two days, and welcome public ticket-holders on 17 August. The concurrent public fairs, Food Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo, and Home Delights Expo will be staged at the same venue from 15 to 19 August. The five fairs are expected to gather some 2,000 exhibitors.
Food Expo PRO: Asia’s key trade event for F&B Food Expo PRO continues to present pavilions from various countries and regions this year. Besides pavilions from Mainland China, Japan, Korea and Mexico, ASEAN countries like Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines will also participate, creating an international food festival. Sustainable diet has become a hot topic in the industry in recent years. Highlighted zone “Food Science and Technology” brings alternative food and future food products to our professional buyers. Another highlight would be the presence of “Halal Food & Beverage”.
Ready-meals market is also booming. Food Expo PRO features an array of easy‑to‑prepare ready meals by exhibitors from Mainland China, including unique flavours from different regions. Provinces in Mainland China, including Fujian, Guizhou, Hunan, Sichuan, Zhejiang, etc. are expected to bring their local delicacies to Hong Kong and showcase to our professional buyers.
Food Expo PRO also features a variety of seminars and forums covering the latest developments and market opportunities in the food industry. The Food Tech Symposium sessions will bring together speakers to share their insights and to discuss the latest technological advancement and innovations in food manufacturing, future food and sustainability in the food industry. Recognising the promising landscape of the Halal Market, this year’s Food Expo PRO will aim to examine its development, opportunities and challenges, as well as conducting a thorough discussion to explore the role of Hong Kong in facilitating Halal food trade in the region.
Hong Kong International Tea Fair: Brewing opportunities in tea business The concurrent Hong Kong International Tea Fair brings together a wide variety of products including tea and tea-related products, and tea ware. The 1st International Tea Event Space Design Competition 2024 aims to promote tea culture. Participants can present their creative tea-serving space designs through the competition, and the shortlisted designs will be displayed and judged during the fair. Another fair highlight is Hong Kong International Tea Competition. Exhibitors’ teas will be judged in six categories: Green Tea, Oolong Tea, Black Tea (Orthodox), Chinese Black Tea (Treated Pu’er), Raw Pu’er, Others (White Tea / Yellow Tea / Scented Tea) *(excl. Herbal Tea). A panel of judges will present winners with “The Best Aroma Award” and “The Best Taste Award”. Visitors can enjoy free tea tasting of winning teas on 17 August. To promote the unique culture of Hong Kong style milk tea, International and Greater Bay Area KamCha Competition – Final will also be run during the Hong Kong International Tea Fair 2024. The top tea masters will be selected to showcase their techniques in making Hong Kong style milk tea and its exquisite flavours.
Each day at the fair is filled with different activities and events. The 1st Hong Kong International Tea Culture Forum 2024 will be held on 16 August, the purpose of this forum is to create an international platform for communication, promote tea culture, and drive the international development of the tea industry. Other events, such as Tea Tasting Sessions and International Tea Art Performances, offer a fascinating look at the history and culture of tea. The ‘International and GBA KamCha Competition – HK Style Milk Tea Final’ will be held during the Hong Kong International Tea Fair, aiming to select the top Hong Kong-style milk tea masters, showcase the skills and unique flavours of Hong Kong-style milk tea production, and promote Hong Kong-style milk tea culture.
The two fairs will continue to adopt the HKTDC’s EXHIBITION+ model that integrates online and offline elements, extending face-to-face interactions from physical events to smart business platform, Click2Match, which will be open to participants from 8 to 24 August.
In addition, the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM), organised by the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association (MCMIA), together with the HKTDC and eleven scientific research institutions and industry associations, will be held at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre on 15 and 16 August to deliver professional traditional Chinese medicine insights into the industry.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2024 – SingHaiyi, in a first-of-its-kind, has teamed up with Edgeprop’s intelligent assistant, Buddy, to preview and launch Sora, the latest development in Jurong Lake District (JLD). This marks the first time a developer has utilized AI in real estate to launch a development in Singapore, showcasing the expanding role of AI in modernizing established sectors.
Buddy reveals the location of swimming pools on Site Map upon enquiry
Sora, a 440-unit residential development situated along Yuan Ching Road, will open for preview on 22 June. The project, priced from $1,850 psf, offers units starting just under $1 million for a 538 sq ft one-bedroom-plus-study unit.
The collaboration with EdgeProp Buddy allows interested buyers to ask a variety of questions about the Sora development, including information on facilities, unique selling points, floorplans, unit interiors, pricing, and availability. Users can also explore the site plan to locate amenities such as swimming pools and other facilities.
Buddy replies in multimedia formats, as seen here with a virtual tour of Sora showflat
Additionally, EdgeProp Buddy provides a virtual tour of the showflat, enabling users to visualize different unit types without having to physically visit in person. Beyond Sora, users can access indicative valuations, compare market trends, identify promising projects, analyze profitable transactions, and gather comprehensive insights on other developments and areas across Singapore and Malaysia. Buddy is always available, 24/7, and can provide replies to sophisticated queries almost instantly.
Recognizing that purchasing or selling real estate can be a daunting process for most buyers, EdgeProp believes that Buddy can transform this experience. By allowing users to ask almost any real-estate queries from anywhere, and delivering the most pertinent and unbiased information, Buddy enables property seekers to confidently make high-stakes, million-dollar decisions.
Price trends of nearby developments, namely J’den and The Lakegarden Residences, visualized on Buddy
“We are incredibly honored to collaborate with SingHaiyi in harnessing the power of Buddy for the Sora preview. This development encompasses one of the largest land parcels in the area, located in a sought-after and swiftly transforming neighborhood. The potential of AI to bridge information gaps, address complex queries, and enhance transparency within the real estate sector is immense. The expansion of intelligent assistance is set to be extraordinary in the years ahead, and EdgeProp is enthusiastic about leading this advancement in real estate and partnering with other developers to showcase their future developments,” said Bernard Tong, CEO of EdgeProp.
SingHaiyi is equally enthusiastic about this tech-driven initiative. “Utilizing AI technology through EdgeProp Buddy in our Sora development not only sets us apart as market leaders but also aligns with our strategic vision for growth. This effort underscores our dedication to embracing advanced technologies that drive efficiency, transparency, and consumer satisfaction. We are confident that this innovative approach will set a new standard in the industry, starting with our Sora development”, says Michael Ng, Executive Director at SingHaiyi Holdings.
For more information and to explore the intelligent assistant and details about Sora, visit https://buddy.edgeprop.sg/sora
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EdgeProp Singapore offers real estate news and analytics to homebuyers and investors. EdgeProp Singapore is also the property section of The Edge Singapore, a business and investment weekly publication established in Nov 2001.