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A.S. Watson CEO Speaks about ‘Adaptive Change’ at Consumer Goods Business Global Summit in Kyoto

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 June 2023 – Experts participated in the plenary session, “The World is Changing, Consumers are Changing – We Need to Change Too” at The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Global Summit 2023 at Kyoto, Japan.

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Malina Ngai, Chief Executive Officer of A.S. Watson (Asia & Europe) joined panelists CGF Board Co-Chairs Frans Muller and Dirk Van de Put to address the global change agenda for retailers and manufacturers.

Despite the unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic over the past few years, A.S. Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, has continued to expand and grow. Compared to the year 2019 (prior to the pandemic), the company has increased its global presence by adding three new markets, namely UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, bringing the total to 28 markets, and has expanded its global store network to over 16,100 stores. Moreover, A.S. Watson’s global member base has grown significantly from 137 million in 2019 to 148 million this year. The resilience is a testament to A.S. Watson’s agility and adaptability in response to a rapidly changing world and customers.

“First of all, we should see changes as new opportunities. Today, consumers are becoming more emotional, more unpredictable, more educated, and more socially conscious. They want more choices, more deals, and have less time and loyalty,” Ngai said.

“It’s becoming very complex to run a retail business because it’s not only about trying to win customers’ share of wallet but also share of time. Time is a new currency. With the constant change in their behaviours, retailers and manufacturers need to adapt accordingly and with pace.”

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Ngai explained the way to approach change, “Using the Chinese words for business ‘生意’ (Sheng Yi), it incorporates the concept of customer centricity. The first word 生 (Sheng) means lively, we need to be flexible and not rigid. The second character 意 (Yi) is made up of three parts: 立 – Determination, 日 – Every day and 心 – Think from Customers’ Perspective.

Ngai believes that to create sustainable growth, adaptive change is required and business needs to be determined to work tirelessly every day, listen to and meet customer needs.

“With sustainability being high on customers’ mind, businesses need to align their purpose with the customers’ values so that we can jointly create a more positive impact on the planet.”

Concluding her speech, Ngai urged all companies, big and small, from all geographic locations to work together towards sustainability, “The subject of sustainability is far-reaching and requires collective efforts between retailers and manufacturers to create significant impact.”

Hashtag: #ASWatson

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WIN NFT HERO will soon be online APENFT Launchpad, limited release of the new hero mystery box

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 12 June 2023 – Recently, WIN NFT HERO, a strategy game created by TRON Ecology, has been making a lot of good fortunes. Following the official launch of the game v2.0 and the new hero system in April 2023, WIN NFT HERO officially launched v2.1 open beta test on June 1, and the official also announced that the S1 Million Dollar Season event will be launched on June 15.

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According to the official introduction, WIN NFT HERO S1 season game scenario is PvP points tournament, players can participate as long as they have any 3 N and above quality heroes.WIN NFT HERO’s S1 season event will contain rich $NFT, $WIN, WNH and high-quality NFT rewards. The entire season is expected to be worth over a million dollars.

The new players who want to participate in the WIN NFT HERO S1 season, the first thing you need is to have the hero NFT. WIN NFT HERO non-free version of the hero is divided into a total of 5 qualities, from low to high are: N (green), R (blue), SR (purple), SSR (orange) and UR (red), the higher the quality represents the comprehensive quality of the hero stronger.

Currently the WIN NFT HERO game contains a total of 58 heroes in 11 lineups, 19 of which are new heroes added at the launch of the game v2.0. Since the new heroes have different attributes, skills, bond effects, etc., this means that players with new heroes will not only be able to experiment with more strategic combinations, but will also have a greater advantage in matchmaking.

To celebrate the upcoming S1 season and help players achieve better scores, WIN NFT HERO announced that it will go live on APENFT Launchpad on June 16, 2023 and launch the new heroes mystery box sale. The number of Hero Mystery Boxes: 200, priced at 10 USDD/each.

The 200 heroes mystery box will contain 5 new heroes, corresponding quality and quantity ratio are: Vitalik Buterin(R), 60(30%); NFT(R), 60(30%); Elon Musk(SR), 36(18%); Saturn(SR),60(18%); Kobe(SSR), 8(4%).

Due to the scarcity of new heroes within the game ecosystem created by the WIN NFT HERO program, the new hero mystery box that is exclusive and limited to APENFT Launchpad may be an opportunity players can’t miss. And as the S1 million dollar season approaches, the highly scarce new hero NFT will be even more popular in the market.

Introduction of WIN NFT HERO

WIN NFT HERO is a “GameFi+NFT” strategy game, built on the TRON public chain, which makes all kinds of heroes, equipment and other NFT assets in the game belong to individual players. WIN NFT HERO requires players to match different strategic formations according to hero attributes in order to win on the battlefield.The goal of WIN NFT HERO is to connect players around the world to create a world of economic prosperity through the blockchain and a new space that transcends real world values to provide players with a new experience and entertainment.

Website:https://www.winnfthero.io/
Discord: https://discord.gg/j9jsQKXq8M
Twitter: https://twitter.com/winnfthero
Telegram(EN): https://t.me/WINNFTHEROEN

Introduction of APENFT

APENFT Marketplace is an NFT trading platform that was officially launched on April 15, 2022 and is an integral part of the TRON ecosystem. APENFT is dedicated to providing a range of NFT-related services, including but not limited to NFT casting, trading and NFT collection creation.

Website: https://apenft.io/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/apenftorg
Telegram: https://t.me/apenftEN
Discord: https://discord.gg/Hq8GETYTrD

Hashtag: #WINNFTHERO

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Crowne Plaza Welcomes New Cluster General Manager in Laos

Crowne Plaza Welcomes New Cluster General Manager in Laos
Crowne Plaza employees and management welcomes Mr. Murali Viswanathan. (Photo: Crowne Plaza)

Crowne Plaza Vientiane welcomed its newest family member, Mr. Murali Viswanathan, as the Cluster General Manager for Crowne Plaza Vientiane and the soon-to-open Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane.

Laos, ASEAN Vow to Uphold Women’s, Senior Citizens’ Rights

Laos, ASEAN Vows to Uphold Women’s Rights
Mother and daughter talking gellfully. (Photo: Freepik)

Laos along with other members of the bloc has vowed to safeguard women and older people’s rights to create a more inclusive society during the 11th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Social Welfare and Development chaired by Malaysia last month.

RISCfp announces inaugural issue of its managed treasury pool (RISCMTP) notes

New and innovative investment instruments that may also strengthen the resilience of global money markets, targeted at investors seeking liquid assets and collateral of high credit quality.

LONDON, UK – Media OutReach – 12 June 2023 – RISCfp, a financing solutions advisory and platform management company, has launched the inaugural issue of its managed treasury pool (RISCMTP) notes, a unique and versatile investment and collateral instrument designed to provide institutional investors with attractive returns, multiple liquidity options, collateral utility and unprecedented efficiency. They will also aid investors seeking to diversify their short-term investments or reduce their exposure to runs and other short-term market risks.

Labelled RISCMTP-Notes, these notes are a Moody’s-rated “(P)Aaa(sf)” and listed debt security combining the liquidity of high-quality bank deposits with the superior quality and managed returns of government money market funds.

RISCMTP-Notes represent a proportional interest in the assets backing the notes (i.e., US Treasury bills and notes and temporary assets such as government money market funds [GMMFs] and cash), and are redeemable annually at par. Over and above their stand-alone return, liquidity and utility attributes, the Notes are structured to avoid run and contagion risk and, as such, RISCMTP-Notes may lower the investor’s exposure to hidden risks in the short-term investment market.

They may be redeemed at any other time for same-day value by transferring the investor’s share of each asset in the portfolio (i.e., a “vertical slice”) to a redemption account where, at the investor’s option, they may either be delivered to the investor or sold for cash at market prices for the liquidated asset value (“LAV”). The issuer’s and investor’s right to redeem annually at par is noted in the (P)Aaa(sf) rating by Moody’s, as set out in their RISCMTP-Note Pre-Sale Report.

RISCMTP-Notes are an effective complement to other holdings in that they support growing investor appetite for safe short-term investments in a manner that bolsters the overall market resilience, answering calls from regulators for scalable investment solutions that promote enhanced financial stability.

Derrell Hendrix, CEO of RISCfp, said: “RISCMTP-Notes are designed to serve as versatile investment and collateral instruments that are more liquid, capital-efficient and secure than short-term credit securities (e.g. commercial paper and CDs), bank deposits and prime money market funds. They also provide greater flexibility as a collateral vehicle than ETFs and government money market funds. While it is the latest in a long line of market innovations that RISCfp and its affiliates have developed, the potential scope of the MTP asset class goes well beyond anything we have ever attempted in our 27-year history.”

The long-term potential for RISCMTP-Notes is to provide not just a flexible, liquid and high-quality collateral asset for supporting reinsurance capital and reserves, but an asset class that has a broader stabilising effect on the global financial markets.

Insurers and re-insurers, institutional investors, corporate treasurers and others regularly face the requirement to access liquidity and pledge collateral to meet their investment and financing needs. While market alternatives such as cash (e.g., bank deposits), US Treasuries, and investments in credit assets (e.g., short and medium-term bank and corporate securities) are available to meet the needs of these industry players, RISCMTP-Notes were created specifically to address challenges such as credit risk, liquidity risk, collateral eligibility, and operating costs, as well as an investor desire to obtain expert asset management expertise efficiently while minimizing systemic risk (e.g., avoiding “run-on-the-bank” risk).

The following are supporting RISCfp to deliver RISCMTP-Notes to financial markets:

  • BNY Mellon, custodian roles including paying agent, trustee and custodian
  • Merganser, investment manager of inaugural issue
  • Centaur, a Waystone Company, operations support

Hashtag: #RISCfp

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Background for editors:

RISCMTP-Notes have several advantages compared with traditional short-term investment alternatives.

  • Money market funds: RISCMTP-Notes are transferable assets that employ the services of a professional manager of short-duration assets to produce a return comparable to that of a government money market fund (GMMF). RISCMTP-Notes use specially designed investment and portfolio guidelines to avoid losses and achieve all-in returns equal to or better than that of GMMFs but with less risk. As marketable redeemable fixed income securities, noteholders may exit at any time by selling their securities in the market or redeeming them for LAV, without any risk of gating or penalties, or at book value on each annual optional redemption date (i.e., with no loss).
  • Self-managed short-term US Treasuries and Separately-Managed Accounts: Owning a self-managed short-duration portfolio of Treasuries is an alternative to RISCMTP-Notes but involves the need to set up and maintain an appropriate trading and risk management eco system, including front (trading and PM functions), middle and back-office personnel and systems, as well as risk management and compliance resources. Separately-Managed Accounts eliminate the management and eco-system costs, but require a fixed decision by the investment manager, which may be disadvantageous and difficult to replace if the IM’s performance lags.
  • Cash on deposit with banks: RISCMTP-Notes are predominantly US Government backed and structured to keep credit and banking system risk (i.e., run and contagion) to a minimum. With the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) coverage of up to $250,000 in case a bank fails, RISCMTP-Notes also cater to investors with investment capital in excess of this amount to fully maximise their returns and in a more capital-efficient manner.
  • Exchange traded funds (ETFs): RISCMTP-Notes are redeemable at any time under the noteholder optional redemption right for the noteholder’s share of the underlying securities (i.e., an in-kind redemption) or their LAV (i.e. a cash redemption). They are also redeemable annually at book value (i.e., the equivalent of par) on each annual optional redemption date. They are like zero risk-weighted debt securities without all the market risk and capital charges associated with ETF shares.

For further information on RISCMTP-Notes: https://www.riscmtpnotes.com/

Taiwan Presidential Hackathon International Track 2023 deadline extended to June 16, offers a bigger window for talented minds to showcase creativity

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 12 June 2023 – Launched April 19, the 2023 Taiwan Presidential Hackathon International Track is themed Free the Future: Open, Digital, and Green. This event emphasizes democracy, digital transformation, and net-zero goals, inviting elite hackers to collaboratively address global social issues, enhance the quality of life and spark innovation in governance.

In response to significant interest in this event, and in an attempt to draw more international participation, technology, and creativity, Taiwan has been determined to extend the registration period until June 16, 1700. It is anticipated this measure will assist in fostering diverse and dynamic cross-border and multidisciplinary collaborations. Additionally, participants can benefit from the “Taiwan Employment Gold Card” in the “Digital Field” initiative, launched by the Ministry of Digital Affairs this year. Participation in the Taiwan Presidential Hackathon International Track could serve as proof of professional competency and possibly secure employment opportunities in our burgeoning digital industry.

Beyond the competition, the Taiwan Presidential Hackathon International Track will feature engaging workshops and matchmaking activities. Participants can gain insights into the latest technology trends and practical expertise through personalized coaching sessions with industry professionals. They will also have the opportunity to engage in dialogues and exchanges with top hackers and potential partners, fostering invaluable learning experiences, collaboration opportunities, and possible project realizations.

The Taiwan Presidential Hackathon International Track is a high-profile platform for hackers seeking opportunities and challenges. It is a stage for displaying one’s technical talents and innovative thinking, as well as a hub for fostering international collaborations and exchanges. If one dream of collaborating with top-notch hackers from around the globe to collectively forge a smarter, more prosperous future, do not miss this chance—join the Taiwan Presidential Hackathon International Track.

Taiwan invites the global community to join the event until June 16. Submit proposals and register via the official website. For further details, visit https://gov.tw/cYQ.

If one is interested in becoming a partner and can offer a venue, technology, or other resources, complete the online form https://s.moda.gov.tw/Bn1iPE4e4Jn1, and a member of our team will reach out. For additional information, contact Ms. Chang at katie@mail.tca.org.tw.

Hashtag: #TaipeiComputerAssociation

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Oi Wah and PACM Group join hands to develop the international private credit investment market, their first overseas roadshow kick-off in Taiwan, with an expected fund size of up to US$300 million

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 June 2023 – The board of directors of Oi Wah Pawnshop Credit Holdings Limited (HKEx stock code: 1319.HK, the “Group” or “Oi Wah”) and PACM Group (Holdings) Limited (“PACM Group”) jointly announced that, the two companies have entered into a memorandum of understanding (the “MOU”), in relation to developing the international real estate private credit institutional investment management business and establishing an investment fund. The investment strategies of the fund will include asset-backed direct lending, non-performing debt acquisition, acquisition financing, stretch senior financing, project financing, bridge financing and other debt related strategies.

As part of this strategic partnership, the two parties will participate in a series of overseas investor roadshows, with Taiwan as their first stop. Through the roadshows, the two parties will introduce the fund’s investment strategy and uniqueness to potential investors to attract more participants. The expected fund size will be up to US$300 million.

As the first listed Pawnshop group in Hong Kong, Oi Wah has nearly 50 years of industry experience and is a market leader in providing pawn loans and mortgage secured loans to customers. The natural synergies that Oi Wah can create with partnering up with PACM Group – a real estate private credit investment management firm with extensive international investment experience and professional knowledge – are apparent and will enable both parties to consolidate the market landscape and become the new leader in the real estate private credit investment sector.

According to the MOU, one of the potential cooperation models between both parties is to jointly establish a limited partnership fund with Oi Wah acting as the cornerstone investor by providing initial capital for the fund; and a company to be jointly established by both parties to act as the general partner of the fund, the specific content of the cooperation model will be set out in a formal agreement to be entered into between both parties.

Mr. Edward Chan, Chairman and CEO of Oi Wah, said, “As the global economy continues to grow, real estate private credit investing has emerged as a fast-expanding market. Our cooperation with PACM Group will help tap into this market’s potential and enhance both companies’ competitiveness internationally. We look forward to opening a new chapter for both companies in the global market and achieving better joint development.

Taiwan is an economically advanced region with a favourable investment environment and a broad investor base. The financial market and regulatory framework are also very stable. We hope to attract more Taiwanese investors to participate through roadshows in Taiwan, thereby providing a properly risk adjusted alternative investment solution in the region.”

Mr. Francis Ng, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of PACM Group, said, “We are privileged to launch a real estate private credit fund with Oi Wah. This is the second fund under the PACM Group. We believe that with the professional experience of both parties in the private credit fund and lending industries, the fund will successfully capture the market recovery opportunities and bring a properly risk adjusted returns product to investors. We target to achieve double-digit returns, with the fund investing in private debt instruments that is secured by real estates assets located in developed markets. Taiwan Investors have always been interested in fixed income commodities and real estate markets, and we have seen an enthusiastic response to the fund during our initial conversations with Taiwanese investors. We look forward to communicating with more investors in the future.”

Hashtag: #OiWah

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Oi Wah Pawnshop Credit Holdings Limited

Oi Wah is a financing service provider in Hong Kong, mainly providing short-term secured financing, including pawn loans and mortgage loans. The Group established its first pawnshop in 1975 and currently owns 10 pawnshops in various locations in Hong Kong. Oi Wah diversified into mortgage loan business in 2009. The Group is the first local pawn shop which successfully listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on 12 March 2013.

PACM Group (Holdings) Limited

PACM Group (Holdings) Limited (“PACM Group”) is a real estate private credit investment management firm based in Hong Kong specializing in distressed investments / special situations in developed markets with projects in Hong Kong, Australia, the United Kingdom , and Canada. Pacific Aegis Capital Management (IM) Limited is a HKSFC regulated entity with a Type 9 Asset Management license.

OOm Singapore Shortlisted For 6 Categories From Marketing-Interactive’s Agency Of The Year Awards

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 12 June 2023 – OOm Singapore, a leading digital marketing agency, is thrilled to announce their selection as a finalist for several prestigious categories for MARKETING-INTERACTIVE’s Agency Of The Year Awards 2023 in Singapore. This recognition highlights OOm’s exceptional performance and industry-leading expertise across various disciplines.

OOm Singapore Shortlisted For 6 Categories From Marketing-Interactive’s Agency Of The Year Awards
OOm Singapore Shortlisted For 6 Categories From Marketing-Interactive’s Agency Of The Year Awards

Organised by MARKETING-INTERACTIVE, these awards celebrate excellence within the marketing and advertising industry, providing agencies with a coveted platform to showcase their exceptional capabilities, stand out from their competitors and highlight their overall strength. Esteemed as Singapore’s Premier awards programme, The Agency Of The Year Awards honours agencies that have demonstrated outstanding performance, innovative strategies and remarkable achievements.

With a rich history spanning 19 years since MARKETING-INTERACTIVE published its inaugural report on the top 50 agencies in Singapore, this milestone event commemorates the 16th anniversary of the first Awards Gala. It was a momentous occasion that celebrated the very best agencies across the marketing-communications spectrum. Over the years, these initiatives have become integral pillars of the industry, recognising the exceptional contributions made by agencies in Singapore.

The award programme prides itself on a rigorous evaluation process, leveraging a distinguished panel of independent, senior client-side marketers as judges. These professionals bring together their expertise and experience to assess agencies based on their overall performance, setting the highest standards of excellence in the marketing and advertising realm.

OOm Singapore has been selected as a finalist in six categories, including:

  • Digital Agency of the Year
  • eCommerce Marketing Agency of the Year
  • Independent Agency of the Year
  • Lead Generation Agency of the Year
  • Performance Marketing Agency of the Year
  • Search Marketing Agency of the Year

This prestigious recognition showcases OOm Singapore’s exceptional business performance, remarkable client portfolio and campaigns, and steadfast dedication to pushing the limits of innovation.

As OOm Singapore eagerly anticipates the results, the agency remains resolute in delivering exceptional digital marketing services and solutions, driving business growth for their clients, and upholding their position as a trailblazer within the industry in Singapore. Reflecting on their achievement, Ian Cheow, CEO and co-founder of OOm Singapore, expressed his gratitude, stating, “Our team at OOm Singapore is honoured to be shortlisted for multiple categories at the esteemed MARKETING-INTERACTIVE Agency of the Year Awards. They reflect our unwavering commitment to perfection and our relentless pursuit of innovative digital marketing strategies. We are dedicated to helping our clients thrive in the competitive landscape and will continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the industry”.

Wyvan Xu, the company’s COO and co-founder also thanked their clients for their trust and partnership in driving the agency’s success.”We are incredibly grateful to our clients for their support and collaboration. It is through their trust in our abilities that we have been able to consistently deliver outstanding results and make a significant impact in their digital marketing efforts. Being a finalist proves the strong relationship we have built with our clients, as we continue to strive for excellence and maintain our position as industry leaders in digital marketing,” said Wyvan Xu.

The winners of the MARKETING-INTERACTIVE Agency of the Year Awards will be unveiled during a highly anticipated gala event on the 14th of July, 2023, where the agency with the highest overall score will be bestowed the honourable title of Overall Agency of the Year.

Hashtag: #OOmSG #AOTYAwards #DigitalMarketingAgency #IndependentAgency #PerformanceMarketing #SearchMarketing #LeadGeneration #eCommerceMarketing





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About OOm Singapore:

OOm Singapore, a digital marketing and , specialises in providing strategic and result-oriented digital solutions across diverse digital channels including and Social Media Marketing. With a team of highly skilled professionals and a strong focus on clients’ needs, OOm empowers businesses to optimise their online presence, generate qualified leads, and attain their growth objectives.

Leveraging their expertise in digital marketing, they implement innovative strategies tailored to each client, ensuring maximum impact and tangible outcomes. OOm’s commitment to excellence and delivering measurable results has earned them a reputation as a trusted partner in driving digital success for businesses across various industries.