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Cambodia, Vietnam Pave the Way for ASEAN Comeback in Covid Recovery

Laos begins vaccinations against Covid-19

A Covid-19 recovery index published by Nikkei Asia places Cambodia and Vietnam in 4th and 8th position respectively in a list that features 121 countries.

“HolyShxxt!! Blockchain World Cup 2022” Kicks Off

Grab your NFT on 27 October to join the first NFT football management simulation GameFi for winning tickets to the Premier League with travel allowance

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 October 2022 – Get ready for the football frenzy on blockchain as Hong Kong NFT & Blockchain game developer HolyShxxt!! debuts the first NFT football management simulation GameFi – “HolyShxxt!! Stadium”. Holders of “HolyShxxt!!” NFTs can either take part as “Manager” or “Agent” to join the game for various prizes and souvenirs. As the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 rolls out, holders can put their NFTs in the first-ever “HolyShxxt!! Blockchain World Cup 2022”, to be kicked off on 31 October, for winning tickets to the Premier League with travel allowance or PlayStation®5 with FIFA 2022 game!

Inspired by the popular game series “Football Manager”, HolyShxxt!! just launched the first-ever Blockchain GameFi platform “HolyShxxt!! Stadium”, which gives an additional level of value and excitement to their NFTs by allowing its holders to register as Manager or Agent and put their collection as football players in the “play-and-earn” blockchain game.

“HolyShxxt!! Blockchain World Cup 2022” will take place between 31 October to 17 December. Based on the ranking and other attributes, game tokens “Key0Coin” will be awarded to the holder of each participating player. The grand prize – tickets to the Premier League with travel allowance or PlayStation® 5 with FIFA 2022 game will be given to one of the members in the champion club under random basis with reference to the number of players they placed in the team. Rest of the participating agents of the winning team will also receive HolyShxxt!! collectibles or NFT airdrop from HolyShxxt!!.

In order to spread the excitement of this blockchain football management Game-Fi, HolyShxxt!! is opening its NFTs for public mint again on 27 October at 0.13 ETH each. Special price of 0.05ETH per NFT is offered to the existing HolyShxxt!! NFT holders, while the Elite members and whitelist holders will enjoy the special price of 0.1 ETH. The team is also planning to mint a 2D version of HolyShxxt!! NFTs to the holders for free in 2023.

“It is thankful and thrilled to bring ‘HolyShxxt!! Stadium’ to life.” Founder and initiator LCM said. “The game is going to create a big community for friends who love NFTs, Game-Fi and football in the arena of HolyShxxt!!.” HolyShxxt!! will be launching more arts projects and merchandise, such as animation, fashion items and player figures. NFT holders can redeem the items they love or purchase special edition NFTs, such as the upcoming “Bored Ape HolyShxxt!! NFTs”, with the “Key0Coin” they own.

The team is also planning to launch a public version of “HolyShxxt!! Stadium”, so as to let non-NFT holders to enjoy the fun. The income to be generated from this public game will be shared partially with the agents of “HolyShxxt!! Stadium”.

Against the headwind of the slow-down of Crypto and NFT market this year, HolyShxxt!! team managed to launch the game successfully. At the game debut party at the SHOUT Contemporary gallery at The ELEMENT earlier, the development team expressed their gratitude to the love and support of their active members, collectors, and players. Over a hundred of passionate fans and special guests attended the party, including actresses Yanny Chan Wing-yan and Kelena Poon Kit-ning, Hong Kong professional football player Philip Chan Siu-kwan, former players Leslie George Santos and Au Wai-lun.

Hashtag: #HolyShxxt

About HolyShxxt!!

HolyShxxt!! aims to build an enthusiastic and loyal community for like-minded with no geographic, cultural or language boundaries. We are a team that believes in the infinite potential of blockchain and NFT related applications and hope to establish a stable platform tox create values for digital assets and cryptocurrencies.

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Citibank Announces 2022 Citi Tax Season Loan

Annualized Percentage Rate as low as 1.78%1

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 October 2022 – Citibank announces the launch of 2022 Citi Tax Season Loan, available for same day approval and same day loan disbursement2. Selected customers can enjoy Annualized Percentage Rate (“APR”) as low as 1.78%1. Upon successful application of 2022 Citi Tax Season Loan during promotion period, customers can enjoy up to HK$10,000 cash coupon reward3.

Features of Citi Tax Season Loan

  • Same day approval and same day loan disbursement2
  • APR as low as 1.78%1
  • Loan amount up to HK$2,000,000 or 12 times of monthly salary, whichever is lower
  • Repayment term up to 60 months4
  • Enjoy up to HK10,000 cash coupon reward3
  • HK$0 handling fee

Eligible customers5 who successfully apply for the Citi Tax Season Loan from today to December 31, 2022 and draw down a specific loan amount with a repayment term of 12 months or above on or before January 14, 2023 can enjoy up to HK$10,000 cash coupon reward3. The higher the loan amount, the more cash coupon rewards there will be. Please refer to the table below for details:

Loan Amount (HK$) Repayment Term Cash Coupon Reward (HK$)
Citigold Private Client (CPC)/ Citigold / Citi ULTIMA cardholders6 Other customers
$1,500,000
or above
More than 24 months $10,000 $4,000
12 to 24 months $5,000 $2,500
$800,000
to $1,499,999
More than 24 months $5,000 $3,000
12 to 24 months $2,500 $2,000
$300,000
to $799,999
More than 24 months $3,000 $2,000
12 to 24 months $1,500 $1,000
$100,000
to $299,999
More than 24 months $1,000 $700
12 to 24 months $800 $500

Terms and conditions apply. Please visit www.citibank.com.hk/taxloan, Citi Mobile® App, Citibank branches or call 2963 6413 to apply.

To borrow or not to borrow? Borrow only if you can repay!

Remarks:

  1. The Annualized Percentage Rate (“APR”) of as low as 1.78% is calculated based on the monthly flat rate 0.080% with loan amount of HK$1,500,000 and repayment tenor of 12 months. APR is calculated based on the guidelines as set out in the Code of Banking Practice and rounded up to the nearest two decimal places. Interest is calculated on the basis of 365 days per year. The actual APR applicable may differ, which is to be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with customer’s profile. An APR is a reference rate which includes the basic interest rate and other fees and charges of a product expressed as an annualized rate.
  2. Same day approval and same day loan disbursement is only applicable to selected customers who successfully submit the required documents together with a filled in application form before 10am of that working day (Monday to Friday). Actual approval and loan disbursement time may differ based on the information provided.
  3. A cash coupon redemption letter (if applicable) will be mailed to the Eligible Customers’ Hong Kong correspondence address according to The Bank’s record on or before March 31, 2023.Only applicable to customers who do not hold any Personal Loan account offered by Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited at the time of application.
  4. Citi Tax Season Loan’s repayment term is from 6 to 60 months.
  5. Citibank Personal Loan account of Eligible Customers must be valid and in good condition without any late payment or early repayment, otherwise The Bank reserves the right to forfeit the eligibility of an Eligible Customer to participate in this promotion and the Eligible Customer shall immediately repay to The Bank full amount of Reward under this promotion.
  6. The Offer for Citigold Private Client/ Citigold Client or Citi ULTIMA cardholder is only applicable to the applicant who fulfill the following requirement from the date of application to the issue date of redemption letter (both dates inclusive):
    – Citigold Private Client should maintain the account balance at HK$8,000,000 or above, Citigold Client should maintain the account balance at HK$1,500,000 or above and Citi ULTIMA cardholder needs to hold the Citi ULTIMA card.
  7. In the event of discrepancy or inconsistency between this English version of the terms and conditions and the Chinese version, the English version shall prevail.

Hashtag: #Citibank

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Evnia, a new range of Philips monitors and accessories to reinvent the rules of gaming

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 25 October 2022 – The gaming industry has come a long way. From its simple, two-dimensional debut in the 1970s and 80s, gaming has kept pace with the rapid evolution of digital technology, rising to become not just a form of entertainment but a truly immersive sensorial experience with uniquely powerful appeals. Increasingly, modern gamers expect a brand that reflects the diversity of their tastes and desires while their identities are embraced. In light of this, MMD, the leading display specialist and brand license partner for Philips monitors, is delighted to announce the launch of Evnia.

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One voice for all

The word Evnia (Greek: Εύνοια) consists of eu (good) and nous (mind), which literally means “well mind” and “smart thinking”. Evnia is used as a word to show interest to support and protect someone or something. It’s often used in the context of luck. Everyone can be a gamer, and Evnia, true to the name, supports the joy of gaming for all.

The definition of a typical gamer is more diverse than ever – however, the stereotype that gaming is only for teenagers is still the norm. The need for a welcoming community required a brand that could embrace every gamer, making them feel truly part of the group. Starting from its unique design, Evnia differentiates from the crowd of spec-only-driven aggressive models, bringing back the joy and fun of gaming, keeping emotional benefits at the core.

“Philips Monitors believes that the joy of gaming should be accessible to everyone. Our goal for Evnia is to provide today’s gamers, in all their diversity, with the monitors and accessories they need to get the most enjoyment out of every gaming session, whether in terms of performance, graphics, or overall user experience. Evnia, true to the name, encourages gamers to bring their most genuine selves to their sessions and to reconnect with the original purpose of gaming.” -Xeni Bairaktari, Global Marketing Lead and Senior Brand Manager EU at MMD Monitors & Display

The Evnia range reflects its mantra: “Reinvent the rules”. Far from the known gaming stereotype, Evnia adds freshness, premium and elegance to the mixture. From product lines to Ambiglow lights, it prioritizes emotional benefits as well as technical advantages. The sophisticated design fits every environment, being a perfect addition to the furnishing of a casual gamer lounge or a proper PC gaming set-up.

First model available: Philips Evnia 34M2C7600MV

Philips Evnia monitors are every gamer’s dream come true. The range’s stylish design will match any interior décor, while its generous displays invite gamers to get into the game. The first Evnia model to be released, the curved Philips Evnia 34M2C7600MV monitor, ensures an almost cinematic experience with UltraWide Quad HD 3440 x 1440 resolution and HDR 1400. The monitor’s mini-LED backlighting with 1,152 zones allows enhanced control of the lighting and contrast ratio for deeper blacks and brighter whites. Ambiglow adds to an all-around immersion in the game. The visual performance is matched by its gaming features – With a 165Hz refresh rate, ultra-low input lag, and Adaptive-Sync, even the most action-packed games are sure to be smooth and fluid.

Comfort is always a priority for Philips Monitors, and the Evnia range is no exception. The Philips Evnia 34M2C7600MV offers great flexibility with complete connectivity of USB-C ports as well as KVM and height-adjustable stand to adapt to users’ preferences and ensure gaming sessions that are a pleasure for the mind and the body.

The Evnia monitors range starting with this launch will see in the future further performance-driven products with models: 42M2N8900 (42″ OLED flat screen), 34M2C8600 (34″ QD OLED curved screen) and 27M2C5500W (27″ VA curved screen). The offer will be completed with innovative and stylish accessories: Two keyboards (SPK8508 and SPK8708), two mice (SPK9508 and SPK9708) and two headsets (TAG5208 and TAG7208).

Join us in the new era of gaming.

Pricing and availability

The Philips Evnia 34M2C7600MV will be available in Asia-Pacific region for purchase from 2023 onward.

More information on the Philips Evnia range: https://www.evnia.philips

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Hashtag: #PhilipsMonitors

About MMD

MMD-Monitors & Displays Holding B.V. (‘MMD’), registered in the Netherlands, with their head offices in Amsterdam, is a wholly owned company of TPV Technology Limited (‘TPV’), which is one of the world’s leading monitor and LCD TV manufacturers.

MMD-Monitors & Displays Holding B.V. (‘MMD’) exclusively markets and sells Philips-branded LCD displays worldwide under trademark license by Koninklijke Philips N.V. By combining the Philips brand promise with TPV’s manufacturing expertise in displays, MMD uses a fast and focused approach to bringing innovative products to market.

About Philips Monitors

Philips was founded as far back as 1891 in the Netherlands, and has since engaged in more than a century of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Thanks to the company developing timeless business values, Philips has become one of the most highly recognized and trusted brands in the world today. This comes from a tradition of caring about people’s needs, innovating based on ever-changing insights, and working to make a positive change in people’s lives – traditions as meaningful now as they were in the company’s beginnings.

Philips monitors stand for excellent picture quality, and providing innovative solutions to problems people really care about. To reflect this Philips commitment, Philips has created the slogan: ‘Innovation and You’. – See more at

Hong Kong Baptist University-led research identifies Salvia miltiorrhiza extract as potential preventive agent for gastric cancer induced by bile reflux

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 October 2022 – Research led by the School of Chinese Medicine at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has identified cryptotanshinone, a compound extracted from the Chinese herbal medicine Salvia miltiorrhiza, with the potential for the treatment and prevention of gastric cancer associated with bile reflux. The researchers unveiled the mechanism of how bile reflux induces gastritis and gastric cancer. They explained that refluxed bile acids (BAs) lead to the proliferation of pro-inflammation bacteria that promote gastric carcinogenesis, the formation of cancer.

Professor Jia Wei, Associate Dean (International Collaboration) of Chinese Medicine and Cheung On Tak Endowed Professor in Chinese Medicine at HKBU, has identified cryptotanshinone with the potential for the treatment and prevention of gastric cancer associated with bile reflux.

Professor Jia Wei, Associate Dean (International Collaboration) of Chinese Medicine and Cheung On Tak Endowed Professor in Chinese Medicine at HKBU, has identified cryptotanshinone with the potential for the treatment and prevention of gastric cancer associated with bile reflux.

The research findings have been published in the international scientific journal Advanced Science.

Role of bile reflux in gastric cancer unclear

Bile, secreted by the liver, is stored in the gallbladder and is released to the duodenum to help digest fat. When the pylorus connecting the stomach and the duodenum is damaged or fails to work properly, bile in the duodenum can enter the stomach, causing gastritis. People with stomach surgery complications, peptic ulcers or gallbladder removal surgery have higher risks of bile reflux. However, the mechanism of how bile reflux induces gastric carcinogenesis remains unclear.

Professor Jia Wei, Associate Dean (International Collaboration) of Chinese Medicine and Cheung On Tak Endowed Professor in Chinese Medicine at HKBU, in collaboration with researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, conducted a study on how bile reflux induces gastric carcinogenesis, and looked for new prevention and therapeutic approaches.

Professor Jia said: “We unveiled for the first time the underlying mechanism by which bile reflux promoted the development of gastric carcinogenesis. It offers important clinical insights on the development of novel prevention and therapeutic approaches for the disease. Based on the newly discovered mechanism, we identified cryptotanshinone as a potential Chinese medicine-based pharmaceutic agent for the prevention and treatment of gastric carcinogenesis due to bile reflux.”

Bile reflux alters gastric environment

The research team analysed the gastric juice samples of 50 patients with bile reflux gastritis (BRG group), 50 patients with gastric cancer (GC group) and 45 subjects in the control group using chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques. It was found that the amounts of BAs, the major component of bile, in the gastric juice samples of BRG and GC groups are significantly higher than in the control group. Furthermore, the acidities of gastric juice samples of the BRG group (pH value about 3.5) and the GC group (pH value about 4) are drastically lower than in the control group (pH value about 2).

The phenomenon is explained by the fact that BAs are weak acids compared with strong gastric acid, and their influx into the stomach changed the gastric environment by upsetting the normal acid-base balance of the gastric juice. Further investigation found that a specific type of BA, called taurodeoxycholic acid (TDCA), showed a strong positive correlation with pH value of gastric juice samples of the BRG and GC groups.

Previous studies showed that bile reflux is closely related to chronic gastric inflammation and gastric carcinogenesis. The researchers thus examined the concentrations of lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a pro-inflammation cytokine, in the gastric juice of the 145 subjects above, and found that the BRG and GC groups have LPS concentrations significantly higher than those of the control group.

Change in microbiota associates with gastric carcinogenesis

As LPS is produced and found in the outer membrane of certain kinds of bacteria, the researchers applied gene sequencing and other techniques and confirmed that LPS-producing bacteria are significantly more abundant in the gastric juice of BRG and CG groups compared to the control group. Among these LPS-producing bacteria, a species called P. melaninogenica had the highest relative abundance.

From these experimental results, it is suggested that bile reflux induces significant changes in the gastric environment, alters the gastric microbiota, and results in the development of gastritis and gastric carcinogenesis. The hypothesis was tested with a series of in vitro and in vivo experiments in mice, which confirmed that application of TDCA and LPS promotes gastric epithelial cell proliferation, and induces gastric inflammation. Cellular and molecular analysis revealed that P. melaninogenica promoted gastric inflammation in mice by activating the IL-6/JAK1/STAT3 pathway, a chain of interactions between proteins in a cell involved in processes such as immunity, cell division, cell death, and tumour formation.

Cryptotanshinone as potential pharmaceutic agent

After unveiling the mechanism of bile reflux-induced gastric cancer, the researchers turned to explore a corresponding preventive and therapeutic approach. They focused on cryptotanshinone, a bioactive compound isolated from the roots of Salvia miltiorrhiza, which is a Chinese herbal medicine that facilitates blood circulation with an anti-inflammatory effect. Cryptotanshinone is also known as an inhibitor of the STAT3 signaling pathway in cells.

The researchers tested the effects of cryptotanshinone with a bile reflux mouse model developed through surgery. In a group of eight mice without application of cryptotanshinone, three mice developed gastric lesions 50 weeks after surgery. However, in another group of six mice injected with cryptotanshinone, no obvious gastric lesions were observed. The results suggested that cryptotanshinone has abolished the effects of TDCA and LPS in activating the IL-6/JAK1/STAT3 pathway.

“Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that cryptotanshinone is a potential Chinese medicine-based pharmaceutic agent for the prevention and treatment of gastric carcinogenesis due to bile reflux. It provides an alternative strategy for the development of medication which targets on the newly discovered mechanism of how bile reflux induces gastric carcinogenesis,” said Professor Jia.

Hashtag: #HongKongBaptistUniversity #HKBU

Terraoil Announces Results of Annual General Meetings

All Resolutions for the Annual General Meetings Passed with over 96% Support

STEINHAUSEN, SWITZERLAND – EQS Newswire – 25 October 2022 – Terraoil Swiss AG (“Company”), an energy company with a strong focus on the Mediterranean is pleased to announce that the Annual General Meetings for fiscal years 2020 and 2021 were held as scheduled on October 20, 2022 at Theater Casino, Zug Switzerland.

Shareholders were provided with an update on the current activities of the Company followed by the formal meetings for each of the two fiscal years. The allegations that had previously been raised by the media against the Company and its management, and proved to be false by numerous authorities, were discussed in detail and the shareholders expressed overwhelming support for management and their efforts to guide the Company through the difficult situation that had been caused by these false allegations.

All of the business matters before the shareholders were passed by over 96% of the votes cast at the meeting. The shareholder resolutions for both meetings can be accessed at https://terraoil.swiss/publications.

Chief Executive Officer, Peter Krempin commented:

“It was great to see so many shareholders able to attend the AGMs. We all share frustration over the delays in our business development and our aim to list our shares on a stock exchange. Our objective in the short term is to complete the restructuring of the Company to pave the way for a transaction resulting in the listing of our shares, provided, of course, that all necessary market and regulatory conditions will be fulfilled by that time. Under the planned restructuring, it is envisaged that all shareholders of Terraoil will receive the same percentage shareholding in the new Liechtenstein Topco as they hold in Terraoil. The shareholder support shown over our battles against the media was overwhelming.”

If you are an Terraoil shareholder and would like additional information, contact Peter Krempin either via email investors@terraoil.swiss or by telephone at +41 71 544 01 20.

Hashtag: #Terraoil

About Terraoil Swiss AG

Terraoil is an international energy company with a focus to identify and advance business opportunities in the upstream oil and gas and renewable energy sectors in the Mediterranean region.

https://terraoil.swiss

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This media release serves informational purposes and constitutes neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation or an advertisement to buy any shares of Terraoil Swiss AG in any jurisdiction. This media release does not constitute a prospectus within the meaning of Article 35 et seqq. of the Swiss Federal Act on Financial Services. In addition, investors should seek advice from their bank or their financial adviser. This media release and the information contained therein are not being issued for the purpose of selling shares in the United States of America, Australia, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the European Economic Area and must not be distributed within or to such countries or via publications with a general circulation in such countries.

This media release contains forward-looking statements such as projections, forecasts, and estimates. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results, performance, or events to differ materially from those anticipated in this media release. Readers should therefore not rely on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this media release are based on the views and assumptions of Terraoil Swiss AG as of this date and Terraoil Swiss AG does not assume any obligation to update or revise this media release.

‘Magpie PREMIUM Rate’ Raised to 2.88% for Securities Traders’ Uninvested Balance

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 October 2022 – Magpie Invest today announced its one-of-a-kind “Magpie PREMIUM Rate” offering 2.88% per annum interest return on clients’ uninvested balance, comparable with banks’ current fixed deposit interest rates.

Magpie Invest launched its one-of-a-kind “Magpie PREMIUM Rate” offering 2.88% per annum interest return on clients’ uninvested balance in their stock trading accounts. Min. deposit HKD $10,000 / USD $1,400. No lockups. Quick withdrawals.
Magpie Invest launched its one-of-a-kind “Magpie PREMIUM Rate” offering 2.88% per annum interest return on clients’ uninvested balance in their stock trading accounts. Min. deposit HKD $10,000 / USD $1,400. No lockups. Quick withdrawals.

Magpie Invest, the premium securities trading app, operated by Magpie Securities Limited which is a leading securities firm wholly owned by the NASDAQ listed MICT Inc., unveiled its new Web APP to celebrate the 1st anniversary of its remarkable business in Hong Kong.

Magpie PREMIUM Rate 2.88% p.a.

“Magpie PREMIUM Rate” initiates a market leading 2.88% p.a. interest on all clients’ ready-to-invest balance in their securities trading accounts, with conditions of minimum deposit HKD $10,000/USD $1,400, and a maximum interest-bearing balance of HKD $1M or USD $125K.

Unlike bank’s fixed deposit, “Magpie PREMIUM Rate” does not require any time period on clients’ deposit, so that clients can invest in equity markets, exchange foreign currencies or withdraw according to their own financial plans.

This trailblazing service unleashes the full value of securities traders’ temporarily idle money, making it more profitable and flexible than accounts with other securities firms.

“Your money should not be idle, especially in the new environment of rising interest rates,” said Mr. Richard Abrahams, CEO of Magpie Securities. “While preparing for your next investment, your principal will be growing at Magpie, even though you are not invested in the market now.”

“At Magpie, we believe proactively investing can build wealth and a better life for investors, and we also understand under this volatile market, investors need more preparation, certainty and support on their investments.” The CEO explained.

The rate was 0.5% six months ago since its soft launch but has now sharply risen to 2.88% in response to the rapid market changes to satisfy clients’ needs.

“Magpie PREMIUM Rate” will give clients’ every single dollar a steady boost on par with the market, and help everybody get better prepared for the next opportunity!

New Web APP

Now this hassle-free experience is extended to its newly launched Magpie Invest Web APP also. The elegantly designed Web APP streamlines the trading functions and highlights analytics including “Charts”, “Company data”, “Magpie Ideas”, “Foreign Exchange”, etc. that frequent traders are familiar with, to equip investors with a more immersive experience on a large screen.

Mr Tommy Jefferson Li, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Magpie Securities, said “We understand that some frequent traders may be more accustomed to using large monitors to conduct trading and managing their position and portfolio. To better serve our users, we launched our Web APP, from which clients can customize their own investment dashboard. We hope to give clients a personalized trading experience with the ability to move between our Web and Mobile APPs seamlessly to get more of what they need in any environment.

Hong Kong as Number One Choice in Asian Market

Abrahams is satisfied with the registration of 5-digit number of Magpie Invest users over the past year when the city was experiencing Covid 19 and worldwide instability. He recognised that the users profile in Hong Kong is one characterised with sophisticated and well-educated securities trading APPs users which makes it the perfect market.

“Although Hong Kong is facing increasingly keen competition in the region, it is our number one choice in Asian market. Magpie Invest aims to become one of the leading global securities trading platforms in Asia and our commitment to Hong Kong remains unchanged.” The CEO affirmed.

Magpie Invest, a global securities trading APP developed and operated by Magpie Securities, officially launched on September 15, 2021, connecting 7 major markets around the world, including Hong Kong, Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany. Investors can trade for more than 18 hours a day, opening up more new global investment opportunities, while diversifying their investment portfolio and currency risks.

Hashtag: #MagpieSecurities #MagpieInvest #Fintech #Interest #Marketvolatility

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About Magpie Securities Limited (Magpie Securities)

Magpie Securities is a leading licensed securities firm (CE No. BJC541) based in Hong Kong, wholly owned by the NASDAQ listed MICT Inc., a global fintech company founded in 2002. The company has obtained Type 1 License for Dealing in Securities, Type 2 License for Dealing in Futures Contracts, Type 4 License for Advising on Securities, Type 9 License for Asset Management. It develops and operates the global securities trading App – MAGPIE INVEST, which was launched in September 2021. Magpie Securities offers its customers global investment opportunities to trade on more international exchanges than any other trading App in Hong Kong, bringing more markets and more securities to everyday retail securities traders.

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Aon Names William Pembroke as Head of Thailand

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 25 October 2022 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has named William Pembroke as chief executive officer of Aon Thailand, effective today.

Pembroke will be based in Bangkok and report to Owen Belman, chief executive officer of Asia at Aon. He brings 18 years of experience in providing risk management advice to large multinational organisations in the energy, construction, power and infrastructure sectors. Pembroke joined Aon in 2014 and joined Aon Thailand in July 2021 to grow the specialty broking business in the country.

Commenting on the promotion, Belman said, “I am pleased to announce William as chief executive officer for Thailand. In his eight years with Aon, he has demonstrated strong leadership capabilities and has extensive experience in providing our clients with insights and solutions to make better business decisions. We are excited to tap into his strong track record of developing and executing complex placement strategies and claims management to further help our clients.”

Pembroke has held several leadership positions at Aon, including director of Specialty and Risk Management for Aon Thailand, regional director for Aon in the Middle East, and director of Aon’s Global Broking Centre, Energy, in London. Prior to joining the firm, he spent 10 years working for international investment banks before embarking on his insurance industry career in 2003 by joining Marsh McLennan’s UK Energy Specialty Practice and subsequently in the UAE, followed by senior roles at Price Forbes and Partners.

“I am excited to lead the diverse and experienced Thailand team and look forward to growing Aon’s presence and collaboration with clients in the country,” said Pembroke. “We have a significant opportunity to leverage Aon’s global expertise and state-of-the-art analytics and deliver insights and advice to our clients that will help them navigate the region’s rapidly changing and interconnected challenges.”.

Andrew Bentley, who had been leading Aon Thailand over the past 31 years, will move to a senior consultant role.

More information about Aon in Asia is available here.

Hashtag: #Aon

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About Aon

(NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Our colleagues provide our clients in over 120 countries with advice and solutions that give them the clarity and confidence to make better decisions to protect and grow their business.

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