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Sir Nick Faldo: Silk Path Dong Trieu has the potential to become the best golf course in Vietnam

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 16 November 2022 – On November 8, world golf legend Sir Nick Faldo and the Faldo Design team spent a day at the Silk Path Dong Trieu golf course site.

A construction review is carried out at the project site by Sir Nick Faldo and the Faldo Design team.

A construction review is carried out at the project site by Sir Nick Faldo and the Faldo Design team.


During the visit to the site, Sir Nick Faldo personally reviewed and evaluated each hole under construction and made adjustments on details of his design work to produce a final golf course that is not only visually stunning but also loaded with challenges for golfers of all abilities.

At an intimate gathering later that day in Hanoi between Sir Nick Faldo and Silk Path’s senior management and project team, he declared: “I really enjoyed my first site visit to Dong Trieu and am very happy with the golf course progress. We have many great golf holes with interesting features including rock, elevation changes, pine trees, streams, lakes and mountain views. Silk Path Dong Trieu has the potential to become the best golf course in Vietnam and I look forward to seeing the construction progress on my next design visit in 2023.”

Sir Nick Faldo and project team reviews the par-4 18th hole at Dong Trieu site.

Sir Nick Faldo and project team reviews the par-4 18th hole at Dong Trieu site.

In addition to being funded and developed by Silk Path Group, a company with extensive knowledge of the luxury resort and five-star hotel industries, the Dong Trieu golf course project also receives advice and oversight from Everygolf Vietnam Joint Stock Company.

With a development area of more than 130 hectares and an investment of more than USD60 million, the project satisfies all requirements for holding future international golf tournaments.

Bui To Minh, Chairman of Silk Path Group, spoke at the event

Bui To Minh, Chairman of Silk Path Group, spoke at the event

“This is a crucial project for the company in 2022 because it will help to further the promotion of the Silk Path brand and draw in a variety of tourists, including those from markets like South Korea, Australia, USA, and Europe, in addition to domestic tourists,” said Mr. Bui To Minh.

The project’s elements are, specifically, Sir Nick Faldo Signature courses of 18 holes championship length and one 9-hole course of shorter holes integrated with a golf instruction academy. Accommodation and top-notch entertainment amenities, and 5-star-quality services are also included in the Silk Path branded resort environment.

Nguyen The Dai, Deputy General Director of Silk Path Golf cum Chairman of Everygolf Vietnam meets with Sir Nick Faldo and Faldo Design team.

Nguyen The Dai, Deputy General Director of Silk Path Golf cum Chairman of Everygolf Vietnam meets with Sir Nick Faldo and Faldo Design team.

Along with emphasising the design sector, Silk Path Group has been making significant investments in the development of human resources with a team of domestic and international professionals, combining modern equipment to bring professional and top-notch golf course products and services to Vietnam and the region.

Silk Path Dong Trieu project, which is scheduled to be finished at the start of Quarter 4 in 2023, aims to redefine the golf experience for golf enthusiasts around the world while also becoming a benchmark for high-end golf courses in Vietnam.

*About world golf legend Sir Nick Faldo:

Sir Nick Faldo won 6 majors (3 Masters & 3 Open Championships), 41 tournaments worldwide and was ranked #1 in the world for a total of 97 weeks. Sir Nick was knighted by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2009 for his distinguished career and contributions to golf. He currently owns and heads up Faldo Design, one of the world’s leading golf course design companies which have designed highly acclaimed golf courses throughout the world.

Hashtag: #Everygolf

Third.i announce Hong Kong exhibition and launch of private luxury homes in London

LONDON, UK – Media OutReach – 16 November 2022 – Australian property developer, Third.i, has announced it’s launching and exhibiting a brand new luxury mixed use residential and co-working scheme in Vauxhall, Central London, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Hong Kong this week – Graphite Square.

Buyers will be able to view scale models and architectural models, as well as meet key individuals from Third.i to find out how Graphite Square makes many improvements to the public area, how Vauxhall has become one of the best London suburbs to invest in real-estate due to an extensive local area transformation, and how Third.i are helping to meet increased demand for rental homes with designated office space following Covid-19 lockdowns where tenants experienced first-hand the benefits of being able to work from home.

The £280million GDV development will offer 110 one to three-bed private new homes, over 80,000sq ft of co-working space and architecturally landscaped communal gardens with fire pits and children’s play areas, plus elements to enhance biodiversity.

The contemporary interiors will evoke timeless stylish design throughout to include muted colour palettes, airy open plan living spaces, floor to ceiling doors affording fine views of the London skyline and grand entrance lobbies featuring ceiling sculptures – all taking a nod to the area’s industrial past with a sophisticated blend of brick, steel, glass and plants.

Vauxhall itself occupies a prime spot in London, and due to a substantial transformation programme, it’s being rejuvenated with new residents and commercial space. As a result, the neighbourhood has become more vibrant and a very attractive place to live. Retail, leisure and office space is at the heart, as is improved connectivity with new train stations expected to increase tube and train passengers to 61million by 2035, green spaces, public realm spaces and the building of multiple high-end homes. There’s no compromising when it comes to a London education either, with Vauxhall ideally placed for top universities. This activity has helped fuel demand for Graphite Square, with 40% of sales so far being to buy-to-let investors, 30% to international buyers sending their children to a London university and 30% to expats.

Luke Berry, Founder at Third.i commented: “Graphite Square is the perfect embodiment of our belief in creating better places to live, work and play. Despite Brexit and Covid-19, Vauxhall is set to be the hottest destination for international investors. The neighbourhood is the ideal destination for people’s changing lifestyles, especially for London tenants looking for more flexible ways of living and working. We are very much looking forward to launching Tower B, our premier building, in Hong Kong, and talking with potential buyers about the appeal of our homes as well as investing in Vauxhall itself, which is in the middle of one of central London’s largest regeneration projects.”

Third.i is launching Graphite Square at the Alexandra Room, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Hong Kong on 19th and 20th November 2022 from 11am to 6pm.

Hashtag: #Third.i

25 Limited Edition Timepieces for World Leaders at ASEAN and Related Summits

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach – 16 November 2022 – The Kingdom of Cambodia, as chairman and the host country of the 40th and 41st ASEAN and Related Summits, has commissioned and presented 25 limited edition timepieces as gifts to world leaders who attended the Summits.

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The champagne dial emblazoned with “ASEAN CAMBODIA 2022” features a sunken sub-second at 6 o’clock, embellished with the Lotus flower design.

Specially designed and assembled by the Prince Horology Vocational Training Center in Cambodia, the ASEAN Lotus Tourbillion watches underscore ASEAN’s spirit of togetherness, not only as a timeless feature of its unity but also as an enduring strength that ASEAN member countries and its dialogue partners can rely on upon through tough times and formidable challenges. The 25 timepieces are therefore an apt memento of the 2022 ASEAN and Related Summits, whose theme under Cambodia’s ASEAN Chairmanship is “ASEAN A.C.T.: Addressing Challenges Together”.

Each timepiece comes in a 43.5mm steel case with an exhibition back, and sapphire crystals situated on the front at the back.

Each timepiece comes in a 43.5mm steel case with an exhibition back, and sapphire crystals situated on the front at the back.

“Cambodia’s ASEAN Chairmanship year is one marked by collaboration alongside ASEAN countries, the external partners and its international development institutions, helmed by the stewardship of Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen. These highly specialized and delicate timepieces were designed to be enjoyed as wearable and stylish pieces of art, serving as a beautiful memory of the ASEAN 2022 Summit,” said H.E. Mr. LUY David, Head of the National Secretariat for the Preparation of ASEAN 2022.

Cambodia commissioned and presented 25 limited edition timepieces as gifts to world leaders who attended the 40th and 41st ASEAN and Related Summits.

Cambodia commissioned and presented 25 limited edition timepieces as gifts to world leaders who attended the 40th and 41st ASEAN and Related Summits.

“The primary focus of Prince Horology, which is responsible for producing the limited-edition timepieces, is training skilled professionals and creating new career pathways for aspiring Cambodians who have the aptitude and interest in precision watch-making,” said Sack-Man Loui, Executive Principal of Prince Horology.

Cambodia commissioned and presented 25 limited edition timepieces as gifts to world leaders who attended the 40th and 41st ASEAN and Related Summits.

Cambodia commissioned and presented 25 limited edition timepieces as gifts to world leaders who attended the 40th and 41st ASEAN and Related Summits.

Prince Horology is a key human capital development initiative of Neak Oknha Chen Zhi, Chairman of Prince Holding Group, to provide a niche watch-making skill in Cambodia offering a rigorous 3’400 hours program in micro-mechanics and watchmaking subjects taught at international standards. Recently, 6 talented Cambodians graduated from the two-year training program under full scholarship and with the guidance of Swiss-trained instructors at the school. The next batch of Prince Horology students will commence their training in January 2023.

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Prince Horology is a key human capital development initiative of Neak Oknha Chen Zhi, Chairman of Prince Holding Group, to provide an international standard watch-making skill in Cambodia.

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Prince Horology is a key human capital development initiative of Neak Oknha Chen Zhi, Chairman of Prince Holding Group, to provide an international standard watch-making skill in Cambodia.

ASEAN Lotus Tourbillion Watch Factsheet

The dial design was inspired by the lotus flower symbol from Cambodia’s ASEAN Chairmanship logo which was chosen to represent purity and strength.

With ASEAN centrality as a theme, the meticulous placement of the 10 petals embodies the spirit and joint efforts of 10 ASEAN nations bound together by friendship and solidarity with a common overarching goal of overcoming all challenges to ensure the inclusive and sustainable development of the ASEAN Community.

Each timepiece comes in a 43.5mm steel case with an exhibition back, and sapphire crystals situated on the front at the back. The champagne dial, with gold-plated indexes features a sunken sub-seconds at 6 o’clock, embellished with the Lotus flower design.

The ASEAN Lotus Tourbillon is a manual wind mechanical movement featuring a 60 seconds tourbillion. It has a power reserve of 48 hours and operates at a frequency of 3 Hz. A traditional, elegant and reliable timekeeper for the wearer.

About Prince Foundation

Prince Foundation, founded in 2015, is one of Cambodia’s leading philanthropic foundations. A member of Prince Holding Group, which is one of the largest business groups in Cambodia, the Foundation aims to work with local communities to build thriving living and working environments that elevate people’s well-being and livelihoods following the vision: “Together, Building a Better Future for Cambodia”.

Focusing on education and youth development, healthcare, and community engagement initiatives, Prince Foundation works with partners to deliver sustainable programs that enhance opportunities for Cambodia’s youths, build resilience in communities and contributes to sustainable infrastructure.

The Foundation’s flagship projects are the Chen Zhi Scholarship, offering full scholarships, stipends, internship and work opportunities to 400 Cambodian university students over a period of seven years, and Prince Horology, where aspiring Cambodian watchmakers learn the art of Swiss-style watchmaking in a state-of-the-art facility. Prince Foundation has launched more than 250 philanthropic initiatives, benefiting over 500,000 people, with donations exceeding US$14 million.

Donation Request in Support of Vientiane Athletes Draws Public Ire

A shooting event held in Vientiane Capital on Monday to kickstart the National Games | Lao National Radio
A shooting event held in Vientiane Capital on Monday to kickstart the National Games (Photo: Lao National Radio).

Residents in Vientiane Capital have expressed their dissatisfaction with a request for donations from members of society in support of athletes representing the city at the National Games next month. 

Taiwan’s TCCF 2022 Drives $32 Million Growth in Asia Content Market

The third edition of TCCF (Taiwan Creative Content Fest) took place from November 3 to 13, 2022, at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park in Taipei, Taiwan.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 16 November 2022 – A record-setting 60 thousand visits were recorded at the third edition of TCCF (Taiwan Creative Content Fest), exceeding the previous year’s footfall by twofold. The organizer, TAICCA (Taiwan Creative Content Agency) attributes this increase, in part, to the extension of TCCF’s program from 5 to 11 days, and to the expanded pitching program with greater participation from international buyers. Nearly 100 events were held throughout the 11-day festival, including exhibitions and performances that opened to the public throughout, attracting bumper crowds.

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PITCHING

A total of 42 original projects were pitched at TCCF 2022, attracting online and offline buyers from Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Australia, Spain, France and Canada. Among the 42 pitches, 24 were paneled by a delegation from Series Mania, Europe’s largest festival, forum and school, dedicated to series. This followed an agreement, signed between TAICCA and Series Mania earlier this year, to facilitate co-production between Taiwan and Europe.

They selected a series titled JUDOKA, which tells the true story of a washed-up judo athlete from Taiwan, who falls in love with a gold-medal judo athlete from North Korea. JUDOKA will be presented on the Taiwan pavilion at Series Mania 2023, which takes place from March 21 to 23. According to the producers, Y.C. Tom Lee and Jae Yang, their project is already backed by the South Korean production company, Hanmac Culture Group, and recently caught the attention of another production company based in Serbia.

MARKET

A key content marketplace in Asia, TCCF 2022 gathered 133 exhibitors from Taiwan and the surrounding region. More than 100 international online and offline buyers visited the Market, which featured 812 titles – mostly by Taiwanese creators. The organizer, TAICCA is optimistic about growth in the Asia content marketplace, estimating a projected value in excess of 1 billion TWD from leads generated at the TCCF 2022 Market.

Taiwanese production company, Screenworks Asia exhibited some of its popular titles, including drama series The Making of An Ordinary Woman 2. The company’s Senior Planner in Content Production, Echo Ku saw great value in how TCCF 2022 brought together professionals from different areas of the entertainment industry in one place. Ku discovered valuable, cross-domain opportunities in music and gaming, plus she received practical feedback from international and domestic collaborators.

INNOVATIONS

Open to the public throughout all 11 days of TCCF 2022, Innovations aimed to inspire visitors with the future of content creation. It featured 26 exhibitors from USA, Japan, France and Taiwan, displaying 19 individual XR, interactive projection, and NFT works.

Within the Innovations space, Stereo staged “future of music” performances from 42 groups, collaborating in 33 shows, across 3 main stages. Lighting technology, modern dance, contemporary circus performance, film projection, live podcast, and other performing arts were combined to create an avant-garde spectacle.

Taiwanese indie rock band, Sorry Youth performed on a four-sided stage at the Stereo event, offering their audience a multitude of experiential perspectives. The band say they’ve noticed a resurgence of interest in live music, and highlighted their intention to bring new technologies into their live performances.

FORUM

The TCCF 2022 Forum featured an international lineup of 45 speakers. Asia Contents Producer in the Video Streaming Department at Japan’s Rakuten TV, Kim Kyoung-eun joined a Spotlight event about BL (Boy’s Love) drama, addressing how Taiwanese BL content creators can find a niche in the global market. Kim was excited to share that the number of viewers of Taiwanese BL dramas in Japan has increased 25 times since 2018. She believes this trend can continue, so long as the production quality remains high.

CEO of Singapore’s Star Ritz International Entertainment, Angie Chai joined an Industry Talk on Emerging Investment Opportunities in the Content Industry. She spoke about the paradigm shift from local television audiences to global OTT audiences. According to Chai, the biggest emerging investment opportunity is in content created for OTT.

Hashtag: #TCCF

About TCCF

TCCF (Taiwan Creative Content Fest) is a key content marketplace in Asia, gathering selected entertainment content from Taiwan, and bringing buyers and professionals from all over the world to Taipei. TCCF offers diverse events like pitching sessions, content and music showcases, forum panels, and immersive experiences to connect you with promising stories, fundings, and global partners. Stay tuned to the official website [www.tccf.tw] and social media for news about next year’s events.

Two-Day Business Masters Event Aims to Kickstart your Business Career!

Business consultancy Katayst Partners is hosting a two-day event from 26-27 November designed to give business owners the skills and strategies they need to grow their businesses and achieve their business goals. Around 100-120 local business owners and their teams are expected to attend the event.

Hong Kong ICT Awards 2022– Smart Mobility Award Winners Unveiled Smart Mobility Grand Award Goes to Self-service Biometric Identification System

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 November 2022 – Steered by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer and organised by GS1 Hong Kong (GS1 HK), the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2022 – Smart Mobility Award Presentation Ceremony was held in HKCEC today. Over 80 entries from 3 different streams had been received this year, breaking the application number record since GS1 HK organised the Award 5 years ago, and 12 awardees are crowned. Companies of varying sizes from different sectors, including SMEs, start-ups, listed companies, government departments, education institutions and more, are increasingly committed to digital innovation and have proved themselves worthy of distinction.

Ms. Anna Lin, Chief Executive of GS1 Hong Kong (red dress in the middle) and the HKICT Awards - Smart Mobility Award winners.
Ms. Anna Lin, Chief Executive of GS1 Hong Kong (red dress in the middle) and the HKICT Awards – Smart Mobility Award winners.

The “Smart Mobility Award” aims to encourage the development and adoption of Smart Tourism, Smart Logistics and Smart Transport applications, in order to drive the growth of smart city and enhance the quality of life, creating a more convenient, safer and more efficient environment for citizens and tourists.

Ms. Anna Lin, Chief Executive of GS1 HK said, “As the pandemic begins to ease and outbound travel restrictions gradually relaxed, the logistics, transportation and tourism industries are tapping in new technologies to prepare for the rebound in passengers and transportation needs forthcoming. From facilitating passenger departure to supporting passenger navigation and travel booking products, they are capitalizing on the trends; we also see solutions that address the day-to-day issues, for example mitigating parking and transport problems, automating the logistics processes, as well as ensuring construction quality, they are raising the bar for people living standard and business operations.”

Hong Kong Airport Authority won “Smart Mobility Grand Award” and “Smart Mobility (Smart Transport) Gold Award” with its “Flight Token Travel”. A convenient service for majority of travelers and manpower / cost saving for the authority, Flight Token Travel is a self-service biometric identification system that enables passengers to enjoy a seamless departure journey at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). With Flight Token Travel, passengers can pass through various departure checkpoints – from check-in and bag drop to security checks and boarding – by simply showing their faces, and without having to present their travel documents and boarding passes again.

The list of Smart Mobility awardees is shown below. For the details, please visit: https://www.gs1hk.org/sites/default/files/publications/GS1%20HK_SMA%202022%20booklet_Final.pdf

There are 3 award streams under the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2022 – Smart Mobility Award, namely Smart Logistics, Smart Tourism and Smart Transport. Selected contestants will be awarded with Gold/ Silver/ Bronze Award, or Certificate of Merit after undergoing adjudication processes and interviews by the judging panel, comprised of members and professionals from the ICT associations, companies, academic and government institutions.

Hong Kong ICT Awards 2022 – Smart Mobility Award winners list (in alphabetical order):

Category Award Organisation Winning Entry
Smart Mobility Grand Airport Authority Hong Kong Flight Token Travel
Smart Transport Gold Airport Authority Hong Kong Flight Token Travel
Silver eSIX Limited 5G+ Super Connector
Silver Sino Parking Services Limited / Halo Energy Limited Electrifying Existing Car Park with
Charging Technology to be EV-Ready
Merit Urban.Systems Company Limited MobiPro: Autonomous Vehicle
Mobility-as-a-Service Solution
Smart Logistics Gold iLab, Faculty of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong / Estates Office, HKU / Paul Y. Engineering / Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre Remote e-Inspection System for
Cross Border MiC Logistics
Gold Schenker International (H.K.) Limited / BPS Global
Management Limited
Asia’s First Communal Automated
Logistics Centre

Integrated with Smart Manufacturing – AMC Automated Logistics Centre

Silver Kin Shun Information Technology (Hong Kong) Limited Zeek SaaS Solutions
Merit CUHK Medical Centre Smart Logistics for CUHK Medical Centre
Smart Tourism Gold Maphive Technology Limited / Lands Department Creation of 3D Indoor Map for Smart City Mobility
Silver Klook Travel Technology Company Limited Klook’s Dedicated Booking & Distribution Solutions for Global Partners
Silver Timable Limited Timable
Merit West Kowloon Cultural District Authority West Kowloon Cultural District Mobile App

For details about “Smart Mobility Award”, please visit https://www.gs1hk.org/SmartMobilityAward

Hashtag: #GS1HongKong

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About GS1 Hong Kong

Founded by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce in 1989, GS1 Hong Kong is the local chapter of GS1®, which supports companies’ digitalisation to enhance supply chain transparency and efficiency, ensure product authenticity, and facilitate online and offline commerce with global supply chain standards (including GTIN & barcodes) and a full spectrum of standard-based platforms, solutions and services.

Currently, GS1 HK has around 8,000 corporate members covering close to 20 industries including retail consumer goods, food and food services, healthcare, apparel, logistics as well as information and technology. By engaging with communities of trading partners, industry organisations, government, and technology providers, GS1 HK is fostering a collaborative ecosystem with the vision of “Smarter Business, Better Life”.

Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, GS1® is a not-for-profit, standards organisation that has 115 national chapters serving 150 economies globally. For more information, please visit .

Liberty partners with Prodima to help Vietnamese access great auto insurance

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM Media OutReach – 16 November 2022 – In their continuous efforts to help customers “embrace today, confidently pursue tomorrow”, Liberty Insurance Vietnam was privileged to embark on a partnership with Prodima Vietnam, a full-service online marketing agency to make their insurance services and products more accessible to Vietnamese car owners.

According to the Insurance Association of Vietnam, the first seven months of 2022 showed signs of growth in auto insurance with an 11.4% increase year-over-year. To adapt to the market rebound, Liberty created a digital auto insurance experience featuring a transparent and convenient online quote tool. Finding a quote takes less than 2 minutes. With Liberty’s innovation, Vietnamese drivers and car owners now have direct access to customized insurance rates for thousands of vehicles – no transaction, no hidden fee.

In addition to the powerful digital quotation tool, users can enjoy vehicle self-inspection on their personal phones. This innovation was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic when physical interactions were limited for health and safety purposes. Responding to customers’ needs, Liberty Vietnam developed and offered a self-inspection service available on smartphones and tablets. Customers can comfortably take photos and provide vehicle information with their personal devices.

Liberty also takes a further step to improve customer centricity. Vietnamese drivers and car owners now have the power to determine policy coverage and customize car insurance packages online, so that they pay for only what they need.

“We are delighted to elevate the auto insurance experience for the users and we are proud to support the growing community of car drivers and car owners in Vietnam. The feedback from our Vietnamese customers has been excellent. They love being able to calculate their insurance rates and select the product that matches their needs,” Mr. Jean Michoud, Regional Head of Digital and Direct Distribution at Liberty Insurance.

“As one of the pioneers in Vietnam to offer a complete online purchasing platform, Liberty takes pride in our advanced technology capabilities. Our strategic approach to technology is designed to offer best-in-class solutions with speed and flexibility, mirroring our agile business approach and our mission to offer quality insurance products at lower costs. Thanks to the partnership with Prodima, more Vietnamese drivers and car owners can find us and enjoy a truly great auto insuranceHashtag: #LibertyInsuranceVietnam

About Liberty

Liberty Insurance Vietnam is a 100% owned strategic business unit of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group. Headquartered in Boston, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group is a diversified global insurer and the sixth-largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S based on the 2020 gross written premium. It ranks 78th on the Fortune 100 list of largest corporations in the U.S. based on 2021 revenue. As of 31 December 2021, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group had US$48.2 billion in annual consolidated revenue. We employ over 45,000 employees in 29 countries around the world.

In Vietnam, Liberty Insurance offers high-quality insurance products and 24/7 support via the country’s first multi-function Customer Service Center. Liberty provides comprehensive insurance products for vehicles, homes, health, travel, property, and liability through traditional, direct, and online channels at affordable rates. Liberty is appreciated for its service quality, providing customers with robust insurance solutions to freely enjoy life.