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Herbalife Nutrition and the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation Join The Global FoodBanking Network to Battle Food Insecurity

A US$300,000 Grant Will Fund Food Bank Incubator Program in Southeast Asia

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 22 November 2022 – Herbalife Nutrition, a premier global nutrition company, together with the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF), through their Nutrition for Zero Hunger (NFZH) initiative, have joined forces with The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN), an international nonprofit that works to alleviate hunger in nearly 50 countries. This new partnership aims to address the global challenges of hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition. Over a two-year period, GFN will receive a US$300,000 grant from HNF to address these issues in regions with the most urgent needs, specifically the Food Bank Incubator Program in Southeast Asia.

According to the World Health Organization, more than half of all undernourished people live in Asia, and the number of people facing hunger globally continues to increase, exacerbated by the lasting effects of the pandemic, current inflation, and ongoing environmental challenges. This global issue cannot be tackled without sustainable practices and a network of local organizations and food banks to support these communities.

“Our partnership with Herbalife Nutrition and the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation is built on a shared understanding of the severity of the global hunger crisis and a common purpose– to nourish our communities and achieve Zero Hunger,” said Lisa Moon, Global FoodBanking Network president and CEO. “With the support from the Nutrition for Zero Hunger initiative, we can ensure we have the capabilities, food, staff and equipment we need to continue supporting and expanding the network that serves so many.”

This new partnership, under the global Nutrition for Zero Hunger initiative, will primarily support GFN’s Southeast Asia Food Bank Incubator program, a campaign focused on eliminating hunger and food waste in local communities through food bank development and capacity building. The program demonstrates that food banks are important components to solving hunger that are rooted in the communities they serve and essential to resilient food systems. This program will be funded with a specific focus on Indonesia and Vietnam.

“Partnering with The Global FoodBanking Network marks an important step for us to help address hunger and malnutrition in the Asia Pacific region, which saw an estimated 375.8 million people face hunger in 2020,” added Stephen Conchie, Regional President of Herbalife Nutrition for Asia Pacific and China. “This grant and partnership will not only help people who are most in need of nutrition, but will also strengthen The Global FoodBanking Network’s ability to respond to the hunger crisis in the years to come.”

The GFN’s Food Bank Incubator Program started in 2019 and builds on the valuable lessons the organization has learned through its more than 15 years of operation. By providing technical support, mentoring, best practices, and partnership opportunities to new food banks in high-need areas, the program sets food banks up for success as they seek to serve people facing hunger.

This collaboration exemplifies Herbalife Nutrition’s commitment to nourishing healthy communities through its Nutrition for Zero Hunger campaign, a global initiative that is aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 2, which seeks to end hunger in all its forms by 2030 and to achieve food security and improved nutrition. To drive further progress, Herbalife Nutrition has set a goal to achieve 50 million positive impacts across its global responsibility programs by 2030, the company’s 50th anniversary.

For more information on Herbalife Nutrition’s corporate responsibility progress, please visit https://iamherbalifenutrition.com/global-responsibility/.

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About Herbalife Nutrition

Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE: HLF) is a global nutrition company that has been changing people’s lives with great nutrition products and a business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980. The Company offers science-backed products to consumers in 95 markets by entrepreneurial distributors who provide one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires their customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle. Through the Company’s commitment to nourish people, communities and our planet, Herbalife Nutrition pledges to achieve 50 million positive impacts – tangible acts of good – by 2030, its 50th anniversary.

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About Nutrition for Zero Hunger
Through Nutrition for Zero Hunger, Herbalife Nutrition is helping tackle rising global hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition. As a leader in the nutrition industry, we are committed to addressing this need through combined efforts for access to healthy nutrition and nutrition education. Nutrition for Zero Hunger aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 2, which calls for bold action to end malnutrition in all its forms by 2030, as well as solutions to end global hunger and improve nutrition worldwide. The initiative addresses global hunger, food security and malnutrition through key commitments to ensure greater access, education and empowerment of healthy nutrition worldwide.

About the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation
Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (“HNF”) is devoted to improving lives and communities around the world. With a focus on making nutrition more accessible, eradicating hunger, and promoting economic opportunities, HNF works with leading local and global organizations, ensuring that we are nourishing people and the planet, because both together, lead to a healthier world. For more information about HNF and how you can support the Foundation’s important work, visit .

About The Global FoodBanking Network:
The Global FoodBanking Network supports community-driven solutions to alleviate hunger in nearly 50 countries. While millions struggle to access enough safe and nutritious food, nearly a third of all food produced is lost or wasted. We’re changing that. We believe food banks directed by local leaders are key to achieving Zero Hunger and building resilient food systems. For more information, visit .

Amazon Singapore Unveils Sneak Peek into Top Black Friday 2022 Deals

Amazon Singapore will kick off its Black Friday sales from November 25 to 28, by offering customers more deals and deep discounts on must-have items for the gifting season

For the first time ever, Amazon Singapore is bringing the celebrations of Black Friday by hosting Amazon.sg House at Suntec City, an interactive and fun-filled event for all visitors from November 24 to 28

In the spirit of giving during the holiday season, Amazon is also donating S$100,000 in total to four local non-profits, helping vulnerable children and youths in Singapore

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 22 November 2022 – (NASDAQ: AMZN) – Mark your calendars for a weekend of savings as Amazon Singapore today revealed a sneak peek of the thousands of deals customers can shop during its Black Friday weekend, which kicks off on Friday, November 25, and runs through Monday, November 28. Shoppers who still have gifts to check off the lists can score incredible savings across various categories, as well as deep discounts on popular products and must-have items across health and personal care, beauty, toys, books, baby, electronics, household, and more, including Olay, Bose, Sennheiser, Tefal, Philips Avent, and more.

In addition, customers can also shop exciting deals from local and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), such as bedding company, Epitex, boutique home fragrance studio, Hush Candle, and consumer electronic brand, PRISM+, and more. Plus, Prime members can enjoy unlimited, free local and international delivery with no minimum spend on eligible orders, just in time for the holiday celebrations.

Black Friday Deals Preview

Below is a sneak peek into the top deals and products that will be available at various dates and times between November 25 and November 28, while supplies last. Customers can shop for Black Friday deals at amazon.sg/blackfriday.

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  • Buy 2 get 5% off, buy 3 get 10% off across items from Amazon US or Amazon Japan


Health & Personal Care

  • Buy 4 get 30% off selected items from health and personal care category
  • Buy 3 get extra 25% off selected items from health and personal care category
  • Get S$22 off S$100 from selected items from health and personal care category
  • Up to 57% off selected items from Oral-B
  • Up to 49% off selected items from Tide
  • Up to 40% off selected items from Renpho
  • Up to 40% off selected items from Finish
  • Up to 37% off selected items from ECOVER
  • Up to 30% off selected items from Wes Medical Care

Beauty

  • Up to 50% off selected items from Sukin
  • Up to 50% off selected items from Gillette
  • Up to 50% off selected items from BULK HOMME
  • Up to 50% off selected items from Olay
  • Up to 45% off selected items from La Roche Posay
  • Up to 40% off selected items from VICHY
  • Up to 30% off selected items from FOREO
  • Up to 15% off selected items from Paula’s Choice

Toys, Books, and Baby

  • Save S$20 when spending S$80 or more from Toys category
  • Get S$25 off S$80 across Hasbro items
  • Up to 60% off Barbie, Fisher-Price and other Mattel products
  • Free Lego City GWP LEGO CITY Fire Patrol Vehicle (45 pieces) with min spend of $79
  • Buy 2 get 10% for Tayo, Pororo
  • Up to 51% off selected items from MONOPOLY Games
  • Up to 49% off selected items from Transformers Action Figures
  • Up to 41% off selected items from Play-Doh
  • Up to 30% off selected items from LEGO
  • Buy 2 get 35% off selected items from Books category
  • Up to 49% off selected items from Philips Avent
  • Up to 30% off selected items from Silverette

PC, Gaming & Electronics

  • Up to 41% off on mouse and keyboards from selected brands – Razer, Logitech, and more
  • Up to 30% off wearables from selected brands – Garmin, Samsung, and more
  • Up to 40% off selected items from Bose Audio and Entertainment
  • Up to 50% off selected items from Sennheiser
  • Up to 44% off selected items from Yamaha
  • Up to 43% off selected items from Jabra
  • Up to 36% off selected items from Sony
  • Up to 30% off selected items from Spigen
  • Up to 25% off selected items from Lenovo, Asus, Acer, HP

Household, Kitchen, Home Improvement & Smart Home

  • Get S$15 off S$75 from selected Home & Kitchen products
  • Get S$15 off S$150 across Tefal items
  • Buy 3 get 20% off for selected Home & Kitchen products
  • Free Muji bundle with min spend $70
  • S$5 off min spend S$50 on Muji
  • S$50 off min spend S$500 on Dyson, Sharp and more
  • Buy $100, get $11 off for SharkNinja
  • 15% off no min spend on Philips Home & Kitchen products
  • $10 off min $200 spend on Bodum
  • $50 off min $399 spend on SodaStream, with Gift with purchase (SodaStream Carbonating Bottles Twin Pack Fuse Black, 1L)
  • $20 off min $100 spend on Table Matters, with Gift with purchase (Table Matters SB80001 Starry Blue Spoon, Small /Table Matters SB10045 Starry Blue Rice Bowl, 4.5″ / Table Matters SB01002 Starry Blue Lotus Leaf Saucer)
  • $30 off min $200 spend on Weavve Home, with Gift with purchase (Weavve Home Eye Mask)
  • $15 off min $150 spend on Scanpan, Bee’s Wrap, Stasher, PackIt, W&P and Monbento

Support local brands and small businesses at amazon.sg/smallbusinesses

In support of local brands and small businesses, Amazon Singapore will also be featuring special Black Friday promotions from brands such as Hush Candles, Epitex, PRISM+ and more. Enjoy discounts on: amazon.sg/smallbusinesses.

    Amazon Singapore’s First-Ever Amazon.sg House

    Amazon Singapore will also bring Black Friday celebrations to members of the public for the first-time ever, through an interactive event showcase at Suntec City Mall, Atrium (Convention Centre) from 24 to 28 November.

    All visitors can experience and celebrate the joy Amazon Singapore brings to the holiday shopping experience through the Amazon.sg House. From playing the latest Nintendo Switch games at the gaming room, exploring beauty, health, and personal care trends at the beauty room, or letting your little ones’ creativity run free at the coloring wall and Lego station, there will be something for everyone to enjoy along with the preview of the wide range of deals and products available during Black Friday sales.

    Looking to save more? Visitors can also try their hands at engaging games, such as a word hunt with amazing prizes to be won. In addition, Amazon Singapore is partnering with Huggs Coffee this Black Friday and will be providing free coffee at the Amazon.sg House. More details below.

    More Ways to Shop This Season

    • Amazon.sg House: Amazon Singapore is partnering with Huggs for Amazon.sg House, happening at Suntec City, Atrium (Convention Centre) from 24 to 28 November. Customers can also get a S$5 off S$40 Amazon.sg voucher with every purchase in participating Huggs outlets, while stocks last (T&Cs apply).

    • Holiday Gift Guides: Find the perfect gifts for your loved ones with Amazon’s selection of holiday gift guides available at amazon.sg/christmas. Whether you’re looking for Secret Santa gifts or getting your home ready for the festive season, Amazon gift guides have something for everyone, no matter your budget.

    • Amazon Vouchers: Discover more ways to save with Amazon Vouchers. Find discounts on everyday essentials, as well as gifts, electronics, beauty, toys, and more. Simply clip the voucher and the discount will be applied at checkout. Explore the most popular vouchers on amazon.sg/vouchers.

      • From 25-28 Nov, get S$10 bonus with purchase of S$100 Amazon.sg eGift Card.

    • Bank Promotions with Amazon.sg e-Gift Cards: Enjoy greater savings when shopping at Amazon.sg: From 25-28 November, get up to S$10 Amazon.sg Gift Card when you spend on your DBS, Citi, HSBC, Maybank, OCBC or UOB cards. The Amazon.sg Gift Card will be added to your Amazon account for use on a future purchase, while stocks last. Please visit amazon.sg/bankpromotions for more details.

    • Partnership with PS Cafe: Treat yourselves with sweet deals and treats from our partner.
      • Free blackout cake for the first 400 Prime members between 25 to 28 Nov in PS.Cafe
      • $10 off $80 Amazon.sg voucher with every $100 spend in PS Café

    *Terms and Conditions apply to all promotions listed above in this article.

    Giving Back This Season

    In the spirit of giving during the holidays, Amazon is donating a total of S$100,000 in cash to NPOs such as Arc Children’s Centre, SHINE Children and Youth Services, and Singapore Children’s Society to help vulnerable children and youths in Singapore better learn, play, and develop in the long-run.

    As people shop on Amazon.sg for holiday gifts or everyday essentials, they can directly and transparently support their favorite causes by donating the items requested by NPOs on their wishlists – a depository of items they need the most. Amazon’s donation, coupled with donations from the public through the NPOs’ wishlists, will benefit more than 25,000 children in Singapore, aged between three and 21 years, increasing their access to better and more enrichment activities, meals, and medical care, among helping with other needs.

    Fast, Free & Convenient Delivery Options

    • Unlimited Free Local and International Delivery: This holiday season, non-Prime customers can enjoy free local delivery on eligible orders shipped by Amazon SG and international delivery with S$40 minimum spend. Prime members can enjoy unlimited free local and international delivery with no minimum spend. Terms and conditions apply.

    • Ultrafast & Free Grocery Delivery: In addition to tens of thousands of groceries and local favourites, Prime members in Singapore can find toys, gifts, household products, and everyday essentials, electronics, and more available on Amazon Fresh & Fast, all with free, two-hour scheduled delivery with a min. spend of S$60.

    Every Day Made Better with Amazon Prime

    Amazon Prime was designed to make your life better every single day. Over 200 million paid members around the world enjoy the many benefits of Prime, including the best of shopping and entertainment. In Singapore, Prime membership includes unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, unlimited access to video game benefits with Prime Gaming, Prime Day, and more. Prime was built on the foundation of unlimited fast, free shipping. Prime members enjoy access to tens of thousands of items available for free two-hour delivery on Amazon Fresh & Fast on orders over S$60, as well as free one-day delivery on domestic Prime eligible selection on Amazon.sg. Prime is S$2.99 per month. Start a 30-day free trial of Prime at amazon.sg/prime.

    Hashtag: #AmazonSingapore

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    About Amazon

    Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth’s Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth’s Best Employer, and Earth’s Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit Amazon.sg.

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    Hantec Financial unlocks global trading opportunities for Malaysian Markets

    HONG KONG – Media OutReach – 22 November 2022 – Hantec Financial is an award-winning brand, shared by entities of Hantec Group, founded in Hong Kong, and has officially announced its global expansion into Malaysia. Hantec Financial will offer its leading-edge financial services to the client, opening the doorway to new global trading opportunities.

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    Global regulated and offering diversified financial service

    Hantec with over 30 years of experience and authorized with 12 regulatory licenses, is constantly exploring opportunities to expand its business to new markets. The group is now present in 19 cities across 14 countries worldwide, covering Greater China, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Australia, the UK, Europe, South America, the Middle East, Africa etc. Also offers a variety of financial assets including forex, CFDs, commodities, indices and US stocks with competitive spread and leverage.

    A credible brand to ensure fund safety and secure trading
    Hantec Financial as a trusted financial service provider believes in the power of technology to protect customer assets and improve service levels, it continuously optimizes its platform by keeping up with changes in the market and adapting to investor preferences.

    The team has obtained the ISO 27001 and ISO 20000 international certifications. It ensures that Hantec Financial meets the international security level in the power of protecting customer assets and offers a smooth, stable, and safe trading experience for investors.

    Hantec Financial strive to deliver professional localized financial services for all
    In 2022, Fxdailyinfo.com awarded Hantec Financial as “Best Forex Broker APAC” at the Broker Awards 2022 to recognise its professional and excellent financial services. Hantec Financial has the expertise and experience to make high-quality investment services for all people, including Malaysia.

    Looking ahead, Hantec Financial has its sights set on further expansion into South-East Asian and African markets to offer more international trading opportunities for valued clients. The company will also draw up a highly localized approach by cultivating local teams, and integrating local culture into its operations, to serve investors and clients from all over the globe.

    About Hantec Financial: https://hantecfinancial.com/

    Hashtag: #HantecFinancial

    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

    Tia Lee Yu Fen releases first animation episode of her highly-anticipated return

    Six Cinematic Animation Episodes plus Innovative Motion Images Series as Prelude of New Song “Goodbye Princess”

    TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 22 November 2022 – Tia Lee Yu Fen, a prominent face in Asian fashion, music, and television, today released the first instalment of her gripping six-episode animation series that casts a spotlight on the battles she endured in the entertainment and fashion industries.

    The animation series will unveil the underlying message around Tia’s upcoming new song, “GOODBYE PRINCESS“, which revolves around the theme of women becoming more confident and powerful versions of themselves by embracing their true identities.

    The six episodes will provide insight into Tia’s journey in the entertainment industry. Every episode will be 30 seconds long and take inspiration from classic “princess” fairy tales to convey a story that is both wondrous from an imagination standpoint and saturated with the ideas of metamorphosis and self-empowerment.

    The series brings to light Tia’s determination to break the shackles of stereotypes, shake off biases, negate negativity, and spearhead the change for female empowerment.

    The Award-Winning Animation Team behind Tia Lee Yu Fen’s First Animation Series

    Inspired by “GOODBYE PRINCESS”, the Tia Lee Yu Fen animation series was curated, illustrated, and scripted by an award-winning Hong Kong-based team with a proven track record in exquisite quality, creativity and enthusiasm.

    Director and Project Consultant: Sunny Tang – an award-winning animation director with over 20 years of experience. He has worked on several movies, including The Great Detective Sherlock Holmes – The Greatest Jail-Breaker, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Hustle, The Promise, Gatchaman, and Astro Boy.

    Scriptwriter: Alex Lee – scriptwriter of the movie In Broad Daylight and the ViuTV television hit series ‘In Geek We Trust’.

    Illustrator: Mandy Mackenzie Ng – a rising star in Hong Kong, her standout work includes the music video ‘of Moment’ by Hong Kong singer Terence Lam.

    Arranged by: Wan Pin Chu – a Hong Kong-based film score artist and urhuist. He scored the music for the highest-grossing animated film in China Nezha: Birth of the Demon Child.

    Hashtag: #TiaLee

    About Tia Lee Yu Fen:

    Tia Lee Yu Fen is an Asian pop singer, film and television actress, model, and former member of the girl band Dream Girls. She has also graced the covers of Vogue, Elle, and Marie Claire.

    Tia Lee Yu Fen Releases Teaser Trailer for “Goodbye Princess” Ahead of The Animation Series’ Highly-Anticipated Launch

    SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 22 November 2022 – Tia Lee Yu Fen, Asia’s superstar actress and Mandopop sensation, surprised the internet with the new trailer for her first animation series “Goodbye Princess.” Having mysteriously deleted all her Instagram posts earlier this month, Tia Lee made an intriguing return to social media with hints and traces of what looks like an impending project launch.

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    While Tia’s new project has remained a secret, another hint was dropped today: A 17-second animation teaser with “Coming Soon” has been posted on her IG, together with a cinematic poster showcasing Tia’s inaugural animation series. The short clip, which flaunted a stunningly poetic animation of a princess’s journey to the bottom of the sea, continued to leave her fans on a cliffhanger.

    As a prelude to Tia’s new song “GOODBYE PRINCESS“, the animation series comprised six unique episodes, telling Tia’s journey in full until she turns a new chapter in life with her new song release later this year.

    The first animation episode titled “Falling in the Deep” is released on Tia’s social channels on 11 Nov 2022. Have a look at Tia Lee’s new animations series on YouTube: https://youtu.be/w8nG_R7fm20

    Animation teaser is also available on Tia Lee YouTube Official Channel: https://youtu.be/32aLDaBUPl4

    Tia Lee Yu Fen Official Channels:
    Instagram @leeyufen: https://www.instagram.com/leeyufen/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tialeeofficial/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leeyufentialee/
    Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/1396928042/

    Hashtag: #TiaLee

    About Tia Lee Yu Fen:

    Tia Lee Yu Fen, born in Taipei, is an Asian pop singer, film and television actress, model, and former member of the girl band Dream Girls. In addition to her acting roles and musical career, Tia appears frequently at major fashion shows. As a fashion icon and trend-setter, Tia has graced the covers of fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, and shares her beauty and fashion tips through a number of Vogue’s social media channels.

    British Council to host its Going Global Asia Pacific Conference in Singapore

    First regional edition of the British Council’s flagship global higher education conference provides a strategic forum for leaders in international education in the UK and Asia Pacific

    SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 22 November 2022 – The British Council today announced its Going Global Asia Pacific Conference, which provides a strategic forum for leaders in international education to share knowledge and build a global network to shape the future of higher education across the world. The conference will take place from 28 November to 1 December 2022 in Singapore and is the first regional edition of the British Council’s flagship Going Global conference. It also marks 75 years of the British Council’s presence in Singapore and its role in advancing the city-state’s growth story through its work in the English language, Education, Arts and Culture.

    The conference will explore the theme of International Education in the United Kingdom (UK) and Asia Pacific region: How to pursue equity in an inequitable world – an especially pertinent topic at a time when disparities in educational opportunities are on the rise due to the global pandemic. The conference aims to reimagine the future of education and build stronger, more inclusive, internationally connected education systems through exchange of insight, learning and ideas to benefit hundreds of millions of people across the UK and Asia Pacific region.

    The conference will include both in-person and livestream sessions. The in-person events are being attended by 200 invited senior leaders in the tertiary education sector from 20 countries and territories, representing over 140 organisations across Asia Pacific and the UK at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Senior education leaders globally can also attend key segments of the conference online by registering for live stream sessions until 28 November 2022.

    The conference will be opened by Maddalaine Ansell, Director of Education, British Council and attended by Sir Steve Smith, the UK Government’s International Education Champion. It will cover key themes including: The context for education in a changing world; Addressing gender gaps in higher education; Digital inclusion; How Higher Education Institutions can contribute to climate action, and many more.

    Key speakers at the conference will include recognised leaders in the global education sector including Dr Libing Wang, Chief of Section for Educational Innovation and Skills Development for UNESCO Asia Pacific; James Crabtree, Executive Director of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS-Asia); Rodora Turalde-Babaran, Director of Human Development at the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat; and Md. Mokhlesur Rahman, Senior Operations Officer at The World Bank, among others.

    The United Kingdom is consistently ranked amongst the most popular destinations for higher education amongst students from across the Asia Pacific. Students from the region account for almost half of the UK’s 600,000 international students, including over 14,000 from Singapore alone. Some notable alumni from Singapore and the wider region include the current Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong, the first female Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi and Pakistani female education activist and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai, to name a few.

    Maddalaine Ansell, Director of Education, British Council, said: “We are thrilled to be hosting our first regional Going Global conference in Singapore this year – at the same time as we celebrate the British Council’s 75th anniversary in the city-state – and focusing on the Asia Pacific region. We are looking forward to robust discussions on a range of topics including how to ensure that educating international students overseas also builds higher education capacity in sending countries, and that partnerships between countries are equitable and benefit everyone involved. For close to 20 years, through our flagship Going Global conference the British Council has provided a strategic forum for leaders in international education to share knowledge and build global networks that shape the future of further and higher education across the world.”

    Lucy Watkins, Regional Director East Asia, British Council, added: “The UK Higher Education sector has strong historic and academic ties with institutions across the Asia Pacific, but the impact of Covid 19, environment concerns and the dramatic rise in the prominence of the sector across the region require innovative collaborations to match these new realities. The British Council supports the formation of new partnerships and collaboration across the Asia Pacific in the tertiary education sector and, through the development of new models that will be explored at the conference, also supports the region’s drive to internationalise at home and create more equitable opportunities for all students.”

    In addition to the various conference sessions and plenaries, there will be networking opportunities built into the agenda for in-person attendees, along with organised visits and in-person meetings with representatives from some of Singapore’s world class universities and polytechnics.

    The next international Going Global conference will be held towards the end of 2023. For more information on Going Global Asia Pacific 2022 please visit: https://www.britishcouncil.sg/events/going-global-asia-pacific-conference-2022.

    Hashtag: #BritishCouncil

    About the British Council

    The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. We do this through our work in arts and culture, education and the English language. We work with people in over 200 countries and territories and are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.

    Black Friday Scams: avoid online fraudsters with 5 useful security tips

    KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach -22 November 2022 – OctaFX has prepared a list of security tips that will come in handy during this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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    The online frauds surrounding Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales have become a major concern recently. With so many people making purchases, it is easy for scammers and hackers to use some of their sophisticated techniques to defraud unsuspecting customers. Let’s look at the scams you might encounter during the upcoming shopping season and how to avoid them.

    Top 5 online shopping scams to be aware of

    The five most common online shopping scams mostly focus on either impersonating famous retailers or social engineering tricks, which usually end up in phishing attacks that aim at stealing your online identity. Being able to spot them is crucial in such an intense period when everything around you creates a sense of urgency and even fear (of missing out, in this case).

    Fake retailer scam

    During the shopping craze, it’s hard to identify all the luring offers and where they come from. You can easily find yourself on a site with a URL that almost precisely copies the address of a well-known and trusted retailer. The site would look very similar to the original one. However, it would be used to steal your login credentials, bank card information, or even money, should you place an order through it.

    Fake advert scam

    If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Beware of adverts that promise unrealistically great deals. Those might either look like legitimate retailers (as described above) or try to develop their own branding. They might either make you pay for goods you’ll never receive, steal your payment info to use in another fraud, or do both. Before entering sensitive information, check if the URL is legitimate and if the reviews on trusted review sites are positive.

    Fake order scam

    Scammers might send you emails with either an order they claim you made or a tracking number for some of your orders. Those letters are usually sent from ‘typosquatting’ email addresses that are quite hard to spot, especially during the tense online shopping period. If you download a file attached to such an email or follow a link in it, hackers might inject malware into your computer and steal your login credentials or payment information.

    Social media scam

    During holidays, influencers on social media—Instagram in particular—often offer free giveaways, and scammers might create a similar giveaway pretending to be a famous person. In such posts, they include links that lead to phishing sites used for stealing users’ personal data.

    Another scam commonly seen on social media is fake adverts that lead to similar malicious sites or cloned stores of well-known retailers.

    Fake charity scam

    During the holiday season, ensure that the money you donate does not go to scammers that set up a fake charity to exploit the heightened charitable spirit. Legitimate charities never urge you to donate ‘quickly’ or ‘act now’. Fake charities also ask for donations in gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrencies, and other methods that make the funds you send them almost impossible to track and reclaim.

    Tips for Black Friday shopping

    It’s hard to spot all the scams that exist. Yet, several useful tips will help you keep safe during the upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

    • Shop only with legitimate online retailers. Check its reviews and ratings if you want to shop with a site you’ve never seen before.
    • Look for a padlock symbol in the address bar, confirming that your connection is secure and cannot be used to steal your personal data.
    • Do not use public Wi-Fi networks. Hackers can compromise that. If you still need to use it, turn on a VPN—it will encrypt your internet traffic, making it impossible for fraudsters to intercept it.
    • Use two-factor authentication to additionally confirm your identity via email notification, smartphone, PIN, fingerprints, or facial recognition.
    • Don’t save your bank cards with any online store. When buying something on the internet, make sure the site you are using is reliable and secure.
    • Don’t follow suspicious links or download attachments from suspicious emails. Double-check the info you receive with the online store if you need clarification on whether the email address is legitimate.

    Following the tips above, you will be quite safe during this year’s holiday season. However, don’t let the sense of urgency and FOMO take away your vigilance— fraudsters, hackers, and scammers might take advantage of that.

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    About OctaFX

    is a global broker providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. It offers commission-free access to financial markets and a variety of services already utilised by clients from 150 countries with more than 12 million trading accounts. Free educational webinars, articles, and analytical tools they provide help clients reach their investment goals. The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charitable and humanitarian initiatives, including the improvement of educational infrastructure and short-notice relief projects supporting local communities and small to medium enterprises.

    On a side note, OctaFX has also won more than 50 awards since its foundation, including the 2021 ‘Best ECN Broker’ award from World Finance and the 2022 ‘Best Global Broker Asia’ award from International Business Magazine.

    CSG Celebrated as One of India’s Best Workplaces in IT & IT-BPM 2022

    India Innovation Center adds another feather to the cap with global certification for its people practices and culture of trust

    BANGALORE, INDIA – News Direct – 22 November 2022 – With a globally diverse workforce and a culture that channels the power of all to make ordinary customer and employee experiences extraordinary, CSG® (NASDAQ: CSGS) is proud to be a company that puts its people first. Today, the company is certified as one of India’s Best WorkplacesTM in IT and IT & Business Process Management (IT-BPM). This achievement recognizes CSG’s commitment to building and sustaining a high-trust, high-performance culture that allows each person to thrive and drives success for the company now and in the future.

    “The innovative technology our India-based teams develop empowers CSG to do great work for our customers,” said Ken Kennedy, COO at CSG. “Our people are our most treasured resource, and each plays a role in raising the bar for what we can achieve as the technology provider of choice for communication service providers. This achievement is a testament to the technical expertise of the India team and their hard work in building a center of excellence that nurtures their growth with impact.”

    CSG’s flexible-first workplace philosophy enables employees to work from the place that best supports their productivity and effective work-life integration. Be that from their homes, a CSG office or a mix of both, CSG inspires global team collaboration and connects diverse talent with continual emphasis on and promotion of personal growth and well-being.

    “Choice, flexibility, and respect are the cornerstones of our culture at CSG,” said Sudhansu Panigrahi, head of India operations at CSG. “We encourage our people to show up as their true authentic selves, and we create career opportunities that allow them to unleash their full potential. Doing so, we foster creativity that leads teams to develop the game-changing technologies that deliver extraordinary experiences for our customers.”

    Earlier this year, CSG was certified as a Great Place to Work in India and recognized as one of India’s Best Workplaces™ for Women 2022. This year CSG has seen a 21% growth in its India employee base with 700 new hires and 300 internal promotions.

    To learn more about careers at CSG and our culture, visit CSG careers.

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    About CSG

    CSG empowers companies to build unforgettable experiences, making it easier for people and businesses to connect with, use and pay for the services they value most. Our customer experience, billing and payments solutions help companies of any size make money and make a difference. With our SaaS solutions, company leaders can take control of their future and tap into guidance along the way from our more than 5k-strong experienced global CSG services team.

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