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Gems Origin Partners with Accredify to Pioneer New Industry Benchmark in Bespoke Fine Jewellery Using Blockchain Technology

Gem collectors will receive certificates of authenticity that are stored on blockchain ledgers to safeguard its integrity and data

  • Gems Origin pioneers the use of blockchain as authentication for fine jewellery.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 January 2023 – Gems Origin, a private bespoke fine jeweller, today announced its partnership with Accredify, Asia Pacific’s leading verification solutions provider, to adopt cutting-edge blockchain technology for the authentication of fine jewellery pieces. This pioneering move serves as an industry benchmark and a significant milestone in integrating latest technologies to bring the fine jewellery industry into the next era.

Gems Origin is Singapore's bespoke jeweller that customises high quality, one-of-a-kind jewellery.
Gems Origin is Singapore’s bespoke jeweller that customises high quality, one-of-a-kind jewellery.

Under this partnership, each gem sold and crafted into a fine jewellery by Gems Origin will receive a certificate of authenticity which will be placed on the blockchain to ensure integrity and security. This immutable ledger will ensure that data on the certificates remained unchanged, which in turn helps customers to preserve and trace the value of their fine jewellery pieces as they pass them to their future generations.

Each time a piece of fine jewellery is made, information such as the size, type and number of gemstones used, the dimensions of the piece, accompanying certificates (eg. GIA certificate of diamonds) and picture of the final product are incorporated in the certificate. This same set of information is stored on the blockchain, allowing clients to verify the information about their pieces by simply scanning a QR code. The process is similar to how our vaccination certificates are being checked when we travel.

By making these verifiable information available on a public domain, it demonstrates the confidence Gems Origin has in every handpicked gemstone used to create bespoke jewellery. This in turn reassures its clients on the quality of gemstones used for their unique pieces.

This will also serve as the foundation for the resale market should there ever come a time when clients decide to sell their pieces. The immutable certification on blockchain will provide buyers with a peace of mind, with irrefutable certainty about the gem authenticity and quality.

The global jewellery market size was estimated to be valued at USD 249.02 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5 percent from 2022 to 2030 [1]. Coupled with a rise in high net-worth individuals (HWI) in the Asia Pacific region to approximately 7.2 million[2], there is a corresponding surge in demand for fine jewellery, especially bespoke pieces that serve as investments, collectibles and heirlooms.

“Superior quality gemstones are investment-worthy assets and at Gems Origin, we believe that gem collection has the potential to be even more accessible to all, both for collection and personal enjoyment. It is an unique asset class that boasts the added option of developing bespoke fine jewellery pieces which further increase their value. These high jewellery pieces last forever and is a great way for collectors to preserve their legacy and family heritage as their future generations inherit these pieces,” said Gems Origin founder, Venessa Lim.

Lim added, “For aspiring and existing gem collectors, fraud is a key pain point which undermines trust between gem sellers and customers, and we strive to mitigate that by embracing new technologies such as blockchain to give customers a greater peace of mind by offering an immutable document that validates authenticity without an inch of doubt. As professional gemologists, we are able to recognise if the gemstones have been swapped or changed from what is authenticated on the certificate.”

“This partnership with Accredify is a key milestone for Gems Origins as we embark on this journey of establishing verifiable certificate of authentication to safeguard customers’ interests. The team at Accredify is aligned with our mission and has also demonstrated exemplary professionalism, providing valuable inputs and technology know-how to ensure success. Their proven work in Singapore’s verifiable COVID-19 vaccination speaks to their high level of technical expertise and problem solving capabilities,” said Gems Origin Chief Operating Officer, Alvin Lin.

“The application of verification technology to luxury goods serves as a new way for brands to assure consumers of their high-value asset’s authenticity,” said Quah Zheng Wei, CEO and Co-founder, Accredify. “Accredify’s mission has always been to create trusted interactions between individuals and corporations, which is why we’re excited to be a part of this revolutionary collaboration with Gems Origin. This unique use case is going to be the stepping stone to the application of Accredify’s TrustTech in the industry, and we’re excited to explore more opportunities with brands like Gems Origin to enhance brand trust amongst their consumer base.”

Hashtag: #gemsorigin #finejewellery #customisjewellery #Sgbespokejeweller #Diamond #Gemstones

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About Gems Origins

Gems Origin is a private bespoke jeweller who crafts high quality one-of-a-kind fine jewellery pieces. Working only with natural gemstones and diamonds, every piece of Gems Origin’s jewel embodies the sentimental stories of our clients. Gems Origin’s guiding principle is to only craft jewels that are valuable and will appreciate over time, last forever, and for generations to keep. With a dedicated team of skilled designers and artisans, Gems Origin creates unique jewels that are a work of art.

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Pro Bono PAP Tests – Osler Health International is Helping Domestic Workers Fight Cervical Cancer

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 January 2023 – Osler Health International is delighted to announce the ongoing support of foreign domestic workers through its pioneering ‘Osler Giving Back’ programme. Osler Health International is a primary care family GP clinic opened by Singaporean doctors in 2020.

Putting ethics at the heart of its healthcare business, Osler Health provides pro bono cervical cancer screening (PAP) tests to the domestic helpers of their patients. PAP tests are the best way to protect women from cervical cancer.

Also known as a ‘silent killer’, cervical cancer often produces no signs or symptoms in its early stages. It is the second most common cancer in women, and is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in women between age 35 and 44. Regular PAP tests are fundamental to early detection and treatment.

Cervical cancer numbers have been on the decline across countries across Europe and in the United States, but remain high in less developed countries. The reason is simple: women from less developed countries typically have limited information about cervical cancer screenings and, more importantly, less financial access to regular PAP testing. Whilst domestic workers receive mandatory health check-ups every six months, PAP tests are not a requirement.

The doctors at Osler Health aim to bridge that gap by offering free PAP test clinics to their patients’ domestic workers. They run approximately 4 clinics each year, testing and protecting multiple women. Osler Health covers all the expenses including clinic costs, laboratory costs and the doctor’s time. It is free of charge to the foreign domestic workers and their employers.

Dr Foong Tsin Uin, co-founder of Osler Health International says, “Part of our ethical approach to medical care means we care for everyone. Many domestic workers are not knowledgeable about cervical cancer and often their age demographic puts them in a higher risk bracket. As a family clinic, we recognise that many domestic workers are part of the family they work for, and it only seems right that we do what we can to support their health needs too.”

Hashtag: #OslerHealthInternational



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Osler Health International

Osler Health International is a premium GP family physician clinic, located in Raffles Hotel Arcade and Star Vista. The next Osler Health Giving Back clinic will be held on Saturday, 11 March 2023.

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EIGR FINAL DEADLINE NOTICE: ROSEN, A LEADING NATIONAL FIRM, Encourages Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. Investors with Losses to Secure Counsel Before Important January 9 Deadline in Securities Class Action – EIGR

New York, New York – Newsfile Corp. – January 6, 2023 – WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: EIGR) between March 10, 2021 and October 4, 2022, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important January 9, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Eiger securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Eiger class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=9654 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 9, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants overstated Eiger’s clinical and regulatory drug development expertise; (2) defendants failed to properly assess, and/or ignored issues with, the design of the TOGETHER study and its ability to support the peginterferon lambda Emergency Use Authorization (“EUA”); (3) there were issues with the conduct of the TOGETHER study and/or the TOGETHER study was not properly designed for the peginterferon lambda EUA in the current context of the pandemic; (4) as a result, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration was unlikely to approve the submission of a peginterferon lambda EUA; (5) as a result of all the foregoing, peginterferon lambda’s regulatory and commercial prospects for the treatment of COVID-19 were overstated; and (6) as a result, Eiger’s public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Eiger class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=9654 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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VinAI launches groundbreaking driving technology at CES 2023

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 7 January 2023 VinAI announces the world-first Auto Mirror Adjustment (AMA) and ‘Jelly View’, the two newest features of the cutting-edge Driver and Occupants Monitoring Systems and Advanced Surround View Monitoring Systems.

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VinFast VF 8 especially equipped with VinAI technology and features at CES 2023

VinAI is transforming the automotive industry by ensuring that driving is both safe and comfortable via cutting-edge AI Technology in the form of smart in-vehicle solutions.

At CES 2023, VinAI brings a new generation of smart products to be experienced in the VinFast VF 8 and VF 9. The specially-equipped EVs are fitted-out with the full suite of Driver and Occupants Monitoring System and Advanced Surround View Monitoring System containing innovative AI technology developed by VinAI.

Auto Mirror Adjustment: This world-first feature gives drivers the power of personalized perfect mirror adjustment by just pressing a button. The feature will then provide the optimal mirror alignment position to make driving safer. Normally, this problem would require two or more cameras to solve, but VinAI can accurately predict eye position with just one infrared camera. This feature is demoed live, in addition to the full range of Driver and Occupants Monitoring System (DMS/OMS) which includes highly accurate Facial Recognition for theft prevention, Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning, Advanced Driver Distraction Warning, and dangerous behavior detection. DMS/OMS can run on multiple SoCs such as Nvidia, Qualcomm, Renesas, Ambarella, and others.

Jelly View: The newest feature of the Advanced Surround View Monitoring System (ASVM), Jelly View offers a fully transparent, 360-degree view of the car, which provides live-time undisturbed imagery of all surroundings. It offers a complete visual awareness of the environment around the car and identifies obstacles in “blind” areas, shown as a smooth and high-quality 360/3D view reconstructed by combining the images from four fisheye cameras with best-in-class algorithms. VinAI’s ASVM system is optimized to deliver best-in-class image stitching quality with high performance and low computation cost. The system is also flexible and can run on different hardware platforms so that it can be integrated into various car ranges from different segments.Hashtag: #Vingroup #VinAI

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About VinAI

Founded in 2019, VinAI is a global top 20 AI research-based company with a myriad of practical research projects and products. VinAI’s headquarters are in Hanoi (Vietnam), with additional locations in Ho Chi Minh City, the United States, Australia, and Europe. Bringing together almost 200 high-profile researchers and engineers, VinAI sets out to transform its state-of-the-art AI research technology into products and services that solve real-world problems. VinAI is currently led by AI/Machine Learning and Mobility Experts from Google DeepMind, Adobe, Stanford Research Institute, Bosch, Audi, Volkswagen, Toyota, DARPA Urban Challenge, Monash University, CMU, and the University of Oxford.

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Mohammed bin Rashid launches Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ with total economic targets of AED 32 trillion over the next 10 years

Agenda aims to double the size of Dubai’s economy and consolidate its position among the top 3 global cities


Mohammed bin Rashid: “2033 will mark 200 years since the foundation of Dubai, the year in which Dubai will be the most important global business centre”


“Dubai will rank as one of the top four global financial centres with an increase in FDI to over AED650 billion over the next decade and an annual AED100 billion contribution from digital transformation”


The new Dubai Economic Agenda includes 100 transformative projects
‘D33’ aims to double the emirate’s foreign trade to AED25.6 trillion and add 400 cities as key trading partners over the next decade

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 January 2023 – His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today launched the Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ with the ambitious goals of doubling the size of Dubai’s economy over the next decade, and consolidating its position among the top three global cities.


HH Sheikh Mohammed
bin Rashid said: In line with our long-standing tradition of launching key new initiatives on 4 January, today we approved the Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ that aims to double the size of Dubai’s economy in the next decade and consolidate its position among the top three global cities”.

HH Sheikh Mohammed added: “The Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ includes 100 transformative projects, with economic targets of AED32 trillion over the next 10 years, doubling our foreign trade to reach AED25.6 trillion and adding 400 cities as key trading partners over the next decade”.

HH Sheikh Mohammed further said: “Dubai will rank as one of the top four global financial centres with an increase in FDI to over AED650 billion over the next decade and an annual AED100 billion contribution from digital transformation. Over 300,000 global investors in Dubai today are helping build Dubai into the fastest growing global city”.

Sheikh Mohammed added: “2033 will mark 200 years since the foundation of Dubai: the year in which Dubai will be the most important global business centre, and by then we would have completed the D33 Agenda. We know our economic path over the next decade. The world makes way for those who know what they want.”

The launch of the ‘D33’ Agenda formed part of HH Sheikh Mohammed’s annual address on the anniversary of his Accession Day on 4 January.

An ideal environment for investment

The ‘D33’ Agenda includes the launch of innovative projects that will help achieve HH Sheikh Mohammed’s vision to make Dubai the world’s best city to live and work in. The value of the total targets set by the Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ is AED32 trillion by 2033. The Agenda will drive sustainable economic growth through innovative approaches.

The Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ aims to accelerate growth by investing in human development, skillsets and advanced technology and consolidating Dubai’s global competitiveness, innovation and knowledge-based economy. The Agenda will invest in enhancing the advantages gained from Dubai’s strategic location and its advanced infrastructure to raise the city’s status as a preferred destination for major international companies and investments.

Ambitious goals

The Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ sets ambitious goals including raising the total value of foreign trade in goods and services from AED14.2 trillion in the past 10 years to AED25.6 trillion in the next decade.

The ‘D33’ Agenda also aims to raise the contribution of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to Dubai’s economy from an average of AED32 billion annually in the past decade, to an average of AED60 billion annually in the next decade to reach a total of AED650 billion over the next 10 years.

The ‘D33’ Agenda will see a growth in government expenditures from AED512 billion in the past decade to AED700 billion in the next decade, with increased investment in future growth sectors and further development of traditional trade and economic sectors.

One of the pivotal goals of the ‘D33’ Agenda is to raise the competitiveness of the city’s thriving business sector, which will enable the increase of private sector investment from AED790 billion in the past decade to AED1 trillion by 2033.

The ‘D33’ Agenda also aims to increase the value of domestic demand of goods and services from AED2.2 trillion in the past decade to AED3 trillion in the coming decade, in line with Dubai’s vision for enhancing its vibrant trading sector and diversified economy.

Other objectives of the ‘D33’ Agenda include generating new economic value from digital transformation, at an average of AED100 billion annually. The digital economy is a major pillar in the Agenda, with Dubai embarking on a new phase in which it seeks to pioneer and sustain the growth of an economy based on knowledge, innovation and future technologies.

Major priorities for the next decade

The Dubai Economic Agenda 2033 focuses on a set of key priorities for the next decade, including raising the value added of the industrial sector and promoting export growth, contributing to sustainable economic growth, and achieving self-sufficiency in a number of key sectors and industries, including manufacturing. Other key priorities include making Dubai one of the five leading logistic hubs in the world, and one of the top four global financial centres. The Agenda also seeks to increase the productivity of Dubai’s economy by 50% through innovation and digital solutions.

Moreover, the Agenda aims to integrate new generations of Emiratis into the private sector, making Dubai a hub for skilled workers, the fastest growing and most attractive global business centre, and an international hub for global multinational companies (MNCs) and national SMEs.

Another key priority of the ‘D33’ Agenda is to make Dubai one of the top three international destinations for tourism and business by providing a globally competitive environment for business sustainability and driving down the cost of doing business across a number of sectors. The ‘D33’ agenda aims to enhance the city’s position as a fast growing and attractive business hub with world-class quality of life and ensure the highest levels of security and safety for Dubai’s citizens and residents.

First set of projects

The Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ seeks to add 400 cities as key trade partners and launch the Dubai Economic Corridors 2033 initiative, which will enhance existing foreign trade relations with Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia.

The Agenda will include a programme to support the growth of 30 companies in new sectors to become global unicorns, and integrate 65,000 young Emiratis into the workforce and the private sector. The Dubai Traders Project (DT33) will empower a new generation of Dubai traders in various major growth sectors, driving growth in the city’s vibrant trading hub.

The first set of projects of the Agenda also include the Dubai Unified License that will provide a unique commercial identity for all companies across economic zones, and ‘Sandbox Dubai’, which aims to make Dubai a major hub for incubating business innovation by enabling the testing and marketing of new products and technologies.

Agenda ‘D33’ also includes the launch of the Dubai Project to attract the world’s best universities, as part of the broader aim of making Dubai a leading global hub for higher education, and a programme to promote the growth of SMEs by identifying 400 high-potential companies and supporting their capacity-building and global expansion.

Hashtag: #DubaiEconomicAgendaD33

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Bank of the Lao PDR to Issue Bonds Worth LAK 1 Trillion

Bank of Lao PDR.

The Bank of the Lao PDR has announced that LAK 1 trillion in special bonds* will be available for people in Laos to purchase starting Monday, 9 January.

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OMNI Expands to over 500 restaurant outlets this Veganuary with Award-winning Plant-based Pork and Seafood

From Land to Sea: OMNI to reach new outlets across the UK

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Media OutReach – 6 January 2023 – OmniFoods, makers of the OmniPork and OmniSeafood series, announced today that its 100% plant-based pork and seafood proteins are being served in more than 500 restaurant outlets across 30 restaurant banners this Veganuary. Following the launch of OMNI Golden Fillet at Greene King pubs last October, the Vegan Fish & Chips dish has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, and has already bagged an award for “Best Vegan Fish dish” by PETA UK, making it a must-try this Veganuary.

OMNI’s popularity is growing among flexitarians in the UK with new offerings ranging from Asian favourites to Great British Pub Food. This Veganuary, diners can fully experience “The OMNI Way” to a better Veganuary with plant-based dishes for any occasion including dumplings, gua bao, ramen, poke bowls, kimbaps, musubi, banh mi, burgers & wraps, fish & chips, pasta, steak and much more.

Here are a few highlights: In London, world-renowned Chinese restaurant Din Tai Fung is serving OMNI Luncheon Fries and OmniCrab Cakes appetisers at their Center Point and Covent Garden branches (bar area); Latin-Japanese street food specialists Sugoi JPN are serving Vegan Tonkotsu Ramen with OMNI Luncheon; Up North, Fisherman’s Bay in Whitley, one of the top 20 Fish & Chips takeaways in the UK, is serving NO-Fish & Chips using OMNI Golden Fillet; In Manchester, a Hong Kong style cafe (known as Chaan Tengs) 1998 Café and bakery A Little Sweet, are serving hot and spicy Braised Eggplant with OMNI Mince and OMNI Luncheon Egg Crispy Burger respectively; Down South, Oowee Vegan in Brighton & Bristol is launching the NEW Surf N Surf Burger, which features the OMNI Ocean Burger topped with fried shrimp and sriracha & lime slaw; the world’s first plant-based steakhouse The Queen Inn in Cwmbran is serving an entirely new Veganuary menu featuring OmniSeafood. Last but not least, PETA UK’s “Best Vegan Fish Dish” is being served at more than 250 Hungry Horse pubs, 160 Greene King Local pubs, and 70 Farmhouse Inns pubs owned by Greene King, available across the UK.

For the full restaurant list, please visit: http://bit.ly/UK2023Veganuary

Follow OmniFoods on social media @omnifoods.uk now to witness the impact that food has on health, animals, and the world.

Hashtag: #OmniFoods

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About OmniFoods

OmniFoods, the food innovation arm under Green Monday Holdings, is a global leading plant-based food company. With R&D in Canada and distribution network in over 20 markets, OmniFoods is partner to many of the world’s top restaurants and retail chains. OmniFoods’ products have received various international awards & accolades – OMNI Mince and OMNI Luncheon were awarded a One-star Great Taste Award in 2021, and OMNI Golden Fillet received the Silver Quality Award in the Monde Selection 2022.