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NEXEA Partners Up with Allianz General, Exitra, and Spritzer to Empower Startups with Innovative Startup-Corporate Matching Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 19 June 2023 – NEXEA, a leading startup accelerator in Malaysia, has established a game-changing partnership with Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (Allianz General), Exitra, Spritzer, and a few more large corporates in the Startup-Corporate Matching Programme. It aims to connect promising startups with established corporations and innovative tech companies for potential collaborations and partnership opportunities. The strategic alliance between NEXEA and Allianz brings together expertise and resources, fostering an environment that nurtures groundbreaking innovations and fuels the growth of the startup ecosystem in Malaysia and beyond. Furthermore, NEXEA’s partnership with Exitra forges a path towards transformative advancements in the startup landscape, combining their collective expertise to shape a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. These collaborations not only unleash their individual strengths but also unlock countless opportunities for innovation, growth, and remarkable success in the dynamic landscape of startups.

The Startup-Corporate Matching Programme is a unique initiative that leverages NEXEA’s expertise and network in the startup ecosystem to identify and match startups with corporates for the purposes of new markets, partnerships, joint ventures, investments and acquisitions. Joining the programme offers an array of benefits for startups, including the opportunity to secure corporate clients, establish relationships with potential future acquirers, enhance their ability to work more effectively with corporates, and potentially receive investments or form strategic partnerships.

“Allianz is committed to continued innovation and growth, and the NEXEA program is an excellent opportunity for us to explore new partnership possibilities that encourage this. Our focus this year is on identifying startups which have sustainable business models that align with our goals and that can help us expand into new markets. We’re happy to embark on the fourth year of this partnership with NEXEA. The journey has been filled with excitement, growth, and mutual success. We are excited to experience the continued impact of this partnership leading into the future.” said Sean, Allianz General’s Chief Executive Officer.

Every year, the programme matches thirty startups with ten corporates. Each startup was introduced to five to ten corporates, resulting in five successful matchings on average. The programme follows a timeline of six months to ensure a focused and efficient collaboration process. The programme has significantly impacted the success of startups from previous cohorts. The startups have raised an impressive amount of RM4,500,000 in funding.

“We are excited to work with startups because they bring fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and agility to the table. At Exitra, where we are constantly adopting new technologies and looking at improving how we do things, collaborating with startups allows us to do just that. Ultimately, it is a win-win for our staff and customers as we continually improve on our services and stay ahead of the curve.” – Kevin Teoh, COO of Exitra, a subsidiary of LGB Group.

The programme is open to startups from various sectors and stages so long as they have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and a clear value proposition for the corporates. The selected startups will undergo a series of workshops, mentoring sessions, pitching sessions and networking events with the corporates and other stakeholders.

“Leading corporates today recognise the value of partnering with startups as a means of driving innovation and new ways of doing the same old business. By collaborating with startups, they gain access to fresh perspectives, cutting-edge technologies, and novel business models that can help them create new revenue streams and better serve their customers,” said Ben Lim, the Managing Partner of NEXEA.

The programme is open for applications from startups in various sectors, such as FinTech, Insurtech, blockchain, e-commerce, property, FMCG, logistics, environment, waste & water management, and hospitality. The programme has access to over 80 corporates in these industries looking for innovative solutions and collaborations with startups.

For startups keen to learn more about the programme, visit Startup Corporate Matching Programme.

Hashtag: #NEXEA #SCMP #Allianz #Exitra #Spritzer



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About NEXEA

is a Malaysian Venture Capital and Startup Accelerator firm that specialises in supporting and funding technology companies that have the potential to be the next technology giants. NEXEA also has services for investors and corporations that want to invest or work with future technology giants. NEXEA is known for its mentors who are successful ex-entrepreneurs or C-levels who own or sell their businesses (IPO, M&A). The combination of experienced mentors, experts, and partners proves potent as the top companies out of 35+ startups invested by NEXEA have grown 3 to 16 times per year. NEXEA is based in Bandar Sunway, Selangor.

For more information, visit us at

The 15th Straits Forum kicked off in Xiamen, Fujian province

XIAMEN, CHINA – Media OutReach – 19 June 2023 – The 15th Straits Forum kicked off in Xiamen, Fujian province on June 16, with the theme of expanding people-to-people exchanges and deepening integrative development between the Chinese mainland and the island of Taiwan.

As the largest grassroots-level exchange event across the Taiwan Strait after the mainland eased COVID-19 travel restrictions, the forum will be attended by about 5,000 people from Taiwan, including delegates of multiple political parties, as well as representatives from various sectors such as business, education, agriculture, culture, sci-tech and finance.

During the forum, a total of 51 events will take place, focusing on promoting cultural and economic exchanges and communication among the youth and people at the primary level across the Taiwan Strait.

The coastal city of Xiamen, one of the largest clusters for Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan enterprises in the Chinese mainland, is home to about 120 thousand Taiwan residents. Generations of businessmen and young people from Taiwan have come to Xiamen for entrepreneurship.

Xiamen has established close economic and trade cooperation with Taiwan. Most of imports of fruits, food, alcohol, books, and rice from Taiwan into the Chinese mainland are through the Port of Xiamen.

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The city has introduced 29 of the Top 100 Biggest Taiwanese Companies and now is home to 89 Taiwan-funded high-tech companies. The industrial output of Taiwan-funded enterprises accounts for about 25 percent of the city’s total industrial output. As of April 2023, Xiamen has approved a total of 10,024 Taiwan-funded projects.

To help Taiwan compatriots enjoy better life in Xiamen and receive the same treatment as local residents, the city has launched a series of policies covering such areas as medical insurance, education, financial and legal services.

A growing number of Taiwan compatriots are receiving great care in Xiamen, changing themselves from strangers into locals, said Han Yinghuan, chairman of the Taiwan Businessmen Association in Xiamen.

You can click on the video below to enjoy the beautiful view of Xiamen, a new hometown for Taiwan compatriots. You are also welcome to visit the city of Xiamen!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRNt8qaDAfM
Hashtag: #StraitsForum

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Cambodia’s National Bank to Establish Payment Partnerships with Laos, Vietnam

National Bank of Cambodia to Sign Cross-Border Payment Deals with Laos, Vietnam
Circulation of Riel has increased 16.6 percent on average annually to about KHR 14.1 trillion in 2022 from KHR 356 million in 1998, yet the rising US Dollars has still affected Cambodia’s economy. (photo: Chor Sokunthea)

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) is set to ink agreements with the Bank of the Lao PDR, State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), and other countries in the region to facilitate the use of Cambodia’s local currency, the riel, in cross-border payments through technological advancement.

Hang Lung 66 Brand Campaign Curates Spaces with Art and Fashion in Seamless Harmony

SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach – 19 June 2023 – Hang Lung Properties (SEHK stock code: 00101) (“Hang Lung” or “the Company”), guided by its motto We Do It Well, launched the annual 66 Brand Campaign on the Mainland in June, presenting loyal customers special privileges and exclusive offers as a part of its mission to become the Pulse of the City and the leading hub of fashion and lifestyle trends.

Hang Lung 66 Brand Campaign creates immersive spaces in public areas and provides customers with a unique experience that blends art and fashion in seamless sophistication and led the Pulse of the City
Hang Lung 66 Brand Campaign creates immersive spaces in public areas and provides customers with a unique experience that blends art and fashion in seamless sophistication and led the Pulse of the City
The interactive installation of Hang Lung 66 Brand Campaign
The interactive installation of Hang Lung 66 Brand Campaign



At a pinnacle of high-end fashion and lifestyle offerings, Hang Lung has successfully established upscale fashion landmarks in multiple cities with an ever evolving stellar line-up of exclusive first launches and premier flagship stores of the most coveted international luxury brands, to deliver the best-in-class experience to customers. The Hang Lung 66 Brand Campaign held across Hang Lung shopping malls offers refreshing brand activities to customers, deepening their enjoyment of luxury lifestyle experiences.

Taking inspiration from the works of Italian artist Joys di Padova, this year’s Hang Lung 66 Brand Campaign created immersive spaces at Hang Lung shopping malls, providing customers with a unique experience that blends art and fashion in seamless sophistication. Joys’ works are characterized by a dynamic and recognizable style that goes beyond parallel spaces. He combines two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometries, giving birth to rich variations within rules — blocks and connections, order and breakthroughs, collisions, and harmonies. This artistic and fashionable variations coincide with the popular trend of minimalistic and vibrant geometric forms of the spring-summer 2023 collections.

During the Hang Lung 66 Brand Campaign, KOLs hosting-talks and workshops are held at Hang Lung shopping malls for shoppers in search of unparalleled lifestyle experiences

During the campaign, Hang Lung shopping malls are inviting customers to immerse themselves in an artistic fashion wonderland with beautifully curated installations and KOLs hosting talks on the latest trends. Workshops in flower arrangement, hand-painting, yoga, and even wine yoga also await shoppers in search of unparalleled lifestyle experiences.

Hang Lung continues to rescript the narrative of commercial developments, creating compelling spaces that enrich the lives of the community by transcending preconceived notions of traditional mall experiences. By creating exquisitely textured commercial public spaces interweaving a diverse tapestry of high-end shopping, entertainment, lifestyle and leisure experiences, Hang Lung is reshaping the commercial culture with spaces that connect customers, and whole communities, with brands that speak to their aspirations and services molded to their desires. Through active innovation and expansion, Hang Lung creates landmarks that are the pulse of the city at the very heart of the nation’s burgeoning communities.

Hashtag: #HangLung

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About Hang Lung Properties

Hang Lung Properties Limited (stock code: 00101) creates compelling spaces that enrich lives. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Hang Lung Properties develops and manages a diversified portfolio of world-class properties in Hong Kong and the nine Mainland cities of Shanghai, Shenyang, Jinan, Wuxi, Tianjin, Dalian, Kunming, Wuhan and Hangzhou. With its luxury positioning under the “66” brand, the company’s Mainland portfolio has established its leading position as the “Pulse of the City”. Hang Lung Properties is recognized for leading the way in enhanced sustainability initiatives in real estate as it pursues sustainable growth by connecting customers and communities.

At Hang Lung Properties – We Do It Well.

For more information, please visit .

Dr. Martens Boots “Made in Laos” Set Social Media Abuzz

Dr. Martens Boots "Made in Laos" Set Social Media Abuzz
An example of Dr. Martens' boots. (Photo: Dr. Martens)

Dr. Martens has been trending on social media in Laos after one person made the surprise discovery that the German-founded British brand of boots is manufactured in Laos.

Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam Discuss Preparations For First Joint Parliamentary Summit

Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam Holds Virtual Meeting In Preparation For The 1st Parliamentary Summit
Mr. Sanya Praseuth, the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Commission of Laos, during the meeting. (Photo: KPL)

Delegations from the National Assembly of Laos, Cambodia, and the Republic of Vietnam held a virtual meeting last week, to discuss their preparations for the 1st Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Parliamentary Summit.

EcoFlow Steps Up to Address Vietnam’s Power Outages with Innovative Portable Solutions

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 19 June 2023 – Facing an escalating power crisis due to extreme heat and heightened demand, EcoFlow, a pioneer in sustainable energy solutions, is bringing much-needed respite to Vietnam with its innovative portable power stations. These portable devices offer convenient and quiet use, high-speed charging and the durability to withstand daily usage for up to a decade, and even solar charging for versatile energy needs.

With the versatile and lightweight RIVER 2 series and the robust DELTA series, EcoFlow provides consistent power for everyday use and during outages, ensuring vital appliances remain functional. Whether it’s keeping indoors cool, preserving food, or maintaining device connectivity, EcoFlow reliably supports users in challenging times.

The RIVER 2 Pro, equipped with EcoFlow’s X-Stream technology, charges five times faster than the industry average. This unit, capable of utilizing wall or solar energy, is ideal for blackouts or outdoor ventures. With an impressive power output that can accommodate 80% of high-wattage home appliances, including mini-fridges, fans, TVs, and Wi-Fi routers, the RIVER 2 Pro ensures that essential household functions remain undisturbed.

As the industry’s premier portable home battery, the DELTA Pro starts with a formidable 3.6kWh capacity and can be expanded up to 25kWh, supporting a peak power draw of 4500W. Designed to handle heavy power drawing devices such as microwaves, ovens, refrigerators, AC units, and more, the DELTA Pro ensures families have access to several days’ backup energy. Supporting multiple charging methods, the DELTA Pro can be charged within 2-hours via AC outlets.

The EcoFlow RIVER 2, DELTA series and solar panel can now be purchased locally through SM Connection, and other outlets.

EcoFlow also invites local partners specializing in electricity to join its mission in empowering families and individuals in Vietnam. Interested parties can reach out to sales.rest@ecoflow.com for more details.

Media Contact:
Clara Yang
EcoFlow PR Manager, APAC
clara.yang1@ecoflow.com
Hashtag: #EcoFlow

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About EcoFlow

EcoFlow is a leading eco-friendly energy solutions company with the vision to power a new world. Since its founding in 2017, EcoFlow aims to become a reliable and trusted energy companion for individuals and families, providing accessible and renewable power solutions at home, outdoors, and in mobile spaces. Today, with operational headquarters located in the USA, Germany, and Japan, EcoFlow has empowered more than 2.5 million users in over 100 markets worldwide.

Every Purchase Makes a Difference: OTHERISM Pledges S$1 to NSCHF with Each Transaction

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 19 June 2023 – Taking a groundbreaking step in the skincare industry, OTHERISM Singapore is not only crafting affordable, high-quality skincare solutions but also making a significant impact on community well-being. Every product purchased from their range of innovative skincare products not only promises transformative beauty effects but also contributes S$1 to the National Skin Centre Health Fund (NSCHF). This initiative is a bold reflection of the brand’s philosophy of ‘otherism’ – a commitment to prioritise the welfare and rights of others while providing affordable skincare solutions to the masses.

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The brand’s much-anticipated product, Potent Lightening Lotion, embodies this philosophy. This groundbreaking solution offers users a chance to achieve an even-toned and radiant complexion while simultaneously supporting a cause that matters. By purchasing this uniquely crafted lotion, customers can bid farewell to dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone, all while making a meaningful contribution to the broader community.

Saving Your Skin and the World, One Product at a Time

Aligning with their commitment to ‘otherism’, OTHERISM has taken a definitive stand, prioritising the welfare of the community. With every purchase, S$1 will be contributed to the National Skin Centre Health Fund (NSCHF), directly supporting medical research, service improvement, and offering financial assistance to patients in need.

“As a brand, we’re driven by more than just offering superior skincare. We take pride in enabling well-being, through both our innovative beauty products and our contributions to the NSCHF,” stated the Founder of OTHERISM. “Our customers are participants in this endeavour – each purchase amplifies their beauty while extending support to those in need. This dual-purpose approach captures the essence of ‘otherism’.”

Sustainability is also a key focus for OTHERISM, as they adopt a made-to-order approach to minimise packaging waste. Recently, the World Wide Fund for Nature reported that the production and incineration of plastic waste will generate over 850 million tonnes of greenhouse emissions into the atmosphere.[1] By producing products only when orders are placed, OTHERISM significantly reduces their environmental footprint. Moreover, they actively strive to introduce refill options and travel-friendly packaging, providing convenience without compromising their eco-conscious values.

Through unwavering commitment and clear action, OTHERISM reinforces its unique position in the skincare industry. The brand’s initiative is a testimony to their ethos: interweaving beauty, wellness, and social responsibility.

Leading the Charge in Accessible Beauty

OTHERISM’s commitment to the community extends far past accessible beauty. They are driven by a strong belief in paying it forward and making a positive impact. By choosing OTHERISM, individuals not only achieve flawless skin but also support a brand that places emphasis on affordability, sustainability, and community well-being. It’s more than skincare; it’s an experience that uplifts others.

At the core of their skincare revolution lies Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), an extraordinary ingredient that earned the prestigious Nobel Prize in the Physiology or Medicine category in 1986. Once exclusively available in high-end clinics, EGF is now within reach to all through OTHERISM’s meticulously formulated anti-ageing serum. With its remarkable ability to boost collagen production, EGF takes skin rejuvenation to unprecedented heights. Furthermore, their product blends are carefully crafted to cater to diverse skin types, ensuring optimal results for each individual.

With OTHERISM’s No-Pain Retinol, individuals can now experience the transformative effects of high-strength retinol without enduring the discomfort of a burning sensation on their delicate skin. This potent retinol cream has been meticulously developed to protect the skin from the notorious side effects commonly associated with retinol usage. It’s a game-changer for those seeking to turn back the clock without the painful waiting game and for those struggling with persistent acne. With two high-percentage options available – 0.5% and 1% – OTHERISM ensures that individuals have the flexibility to customise their skincare routine and take control of their skin’s ageing process with confidence.

Hashtag: #OTHERISM

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About OTHERISM

OTHERISM extends beyond being just a skincare brand; they are a catalyst for empowering individuals to embrace their skin and contribute to a better world. Their unwavering commitment to promoting early skincare habits ensures that everyone can achieve healthy skin – from teenagers wrestling acne to busy adults seeking a simple routine.

As a laboratory brand company, OTHERISM believes in the transformative power of beauty and wellness past the confines of a bathroom mirror. Their vision extends to making a positive impact on lives. By choosing OTHERISM, individuals can indulge in flawless skin while supporting sustainability and community well-being. It’s an opportunity to experience skincare that transcends boundaries and enhances the journey towards a healthier, more radiant self.