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Razum International School Enters its Fourth Year of Operation and Rebrands as Astor International School

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 September 2022 – Boutique International Primary School Razum International School has marked its fourth year of operation by rebranding as ASTOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL. The rebrand took effect on 15 August 2022, the first day of the 2022-23 academic year. The school’s new website at www.astor.edu.sg is now live with the new branding.

The school’s new logo preserves the bright red text of the original brand, and now incorporates a tree to symbolise growth, development and nature: fundamental elements of the school’s philosophy.

The rebrand happens at time of growth and development of the school. Astor has just expanded its class range, and now offers classes from Year 1 to Year 7 (ages 5 to 12). It has recently opened a custom-built new outdoor playground, expanded its extracurricular activity (ECA) offering, and extended its campus lease.

“It just felt like the right time for a brand refresh,” says Elena Holloway, the school’s founder. “I feel like we are now getting the payoff from three-plus years of really hard work. I’m so proud of what the school and its staff have achieved, and of the amazing parents and students in our school community.”

“We’ve always wanted to provide learning that is enjoyable, creative, student-centred and affordable, and I feel like we have now made that a sustainable reality. We now welcome students from 20 different countries. Our ECAs include cooking, drama, tennis, coding, swimming and language classes and many more. We are diverse and flexible, both for our students and the parents who entrust their children to us.”

Hashtag: #AstorInternationalSchool

About Astor International School

Based in the Tanglin area, Astor International School is a boutique school catering for students in the 5 to 12 age range. Renowned for its four-hour school day, affordable fees and flexible extra-curricular program, Astor has been teaching International Primary Curriculum, Singapore Maths and English since opening its doors on 19 August 2019. The school maintains a maximum class size per grade of 18 students, providing a holistic and individualised education which allows children to thrive academically. With annual fees from SGD14,900 for all ages, Astor is changing the face of international schools in Singapore.

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Empowering Beauties Across the World: Beauty to Earn’s Exclusive Membership NFT Is Rescheduled to Launch Come September on Ethereum Blockchain

The Industry’s First Beauty NFT Game “Empower Beauties” Will Feature New Elements, Opportunities to Earn, and Unparalleled Rewards

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 September 2022 – Cellmax, Hong Kong’s premier aesthetic medicine group is proud to announce the official release of the Beauty to Earn membership Non-fungible Tokens (“NFTs”) “Empower Beauties” rescheduled to launch in mid-September.

The first Beauty NFT game of its kind, the “Empower Beauties” NFT whitelist priced at 0.198 Ether (ETH), a value of US$322. Public priced at 0.236 Ether (ETH), a value of US$382. After countless hours of research and development, the Cellmax team is pleased to feature new gaming elements, rewards, and experiences. Whitelist mint on 15 September, while public mint on 16 September.

To get the whitelist for priority minting NFT, please join the pre-sale Whitelist event (https://forms.gle/5b9bBDgFuRcZmtpn9).

The Beauty NFT game is a combination of Beauty Play to earn, adventure, and treasure hunt. All players are equipped with the resources required to earn achievements, NFTs, and token rewards within the game which can be later exchanged for specific beauty products and treatments at discounted rates in Opensea – the worldwide main secondary market of blockchain NFTs.

Empower Beauties NFT is strongly endorsed by different influencers like Jumbo Pig!

Connie Lam (@connielam418), the official spokesperson of the first-ever “Beauty to Earn” beauty brand NFT series “Empower Beauties” created exclusively by Cellmax

Click to view the Promotion Trailer of Cellmax “Empower Beauties” NFT

Each exclusive membership NFT is an inimitable female persona, with one particular NFT featuring Black Card functions. The holder of this NFT will be entitled to enjoy complimentary Botox (Botulinum Toxin) injection services* for life. In addition, all NFT holders are welcome to enjoy a 2-month Cellmax VIP membership experience, at a value of US$1,040. The first 100 NFT buyers will also receive a pack of CELLLABS facial masks valued at over US$163 and a cell excellence procell therapy treatment valued at over US$1,249 for FREE.

Within the Beauty to Earn Point Redemption System, members are empowered to convert each consumption and experience point (EXPs) earned from participating in other events into Cellmax Coins to be used to accumulate credits in the system. Redeem 1 Cellmax Coin for every US$1.27 spent or earned. Once credits reach a certain amount, the credits can be redeemed for beauty services, products, gifts, or other NFTs or collaboration projects. All Empower Beauties NFTs are stored through Ethereum blockchain technology and are permanently valid.

*same position, with medical advice from doctor. Cellmax reserves the right of final decision.

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About Cellmax

Cellmax is a renowned and celebrated aesthetic medicine group in Hong Kong, providing aesthetic medicine, life beauty service, cell repair therapy and body care service to clients. Cellmax adheres to its normative protocols to termly render the most cutting-edge vocational training to staff, and constantly upgrade in-house equipment and technology – striving to entrench its leading position in the industry. Cellmax engages in providing clients with the most transparent, thoughtful, and pleasing beauty journey by ensuring that they receive the optimum state of skin and contour. At present, Cellmax has officially trod into the Metaverse, by enabling aesthetic medicine marketing through blockchain technology, it will usher the customers in a unique beauty-seeking exploration.

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New Oil Refinery Awaits Government Approval to Start Operations

Lao-China Oil Refinery in Xaysetha Special Economic Zone.

Lao-China Oil Refinery has not started its oil distribution as the price structure is not approved by the government yet.

TEEN REGIME: A Story of Generational Conflict, AI Tech and Hope

TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 9 September 2022 – NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents TEEN REGIME, an all-new dramatic sci-fi miniseries. The first three episodes are currently available with English subtitles on NHK Drama Showcase.

It is the year 202X. Japan is falling apart as birth rates continue to drop. In desperation, the government launches Project Utopi-AI, an experiment to revive a moribund city through the aid of an artificial intelligence.

As the city’s head, the AI selects Maki Aran, a 17-year-old high school student with ambitions to establish an egalitarian society. With the help of the AI, Aran and a team of youths gets down to transforming the failing city into a thriving idealistic community.

TEEN REGIME may be a sci-fi show, but the problems it tackles are very real. Japan is a rapidly aging nation, with more than 40% of its population now aged 55 years or older, while those aged 15 to 24 barely reach 10%.

The five-episode mini-series explores the disconnect between these generations and the clash of ideologies. For decades, younger generations in Japan have been criticized for their inexperience and their disregard of traditional ways. Meanwhile, the youths have long been disillusioned by the obstinate and listless attitude of the elders, who seem only interested in consolidating their authorities—a divide prominent in many societies.

Yoshida Reiko, the show’s writer, initially wanted to tap into such frustrations of the youth to produce a gritty dystopian drama. But, ultimately, she landed on a more hopeful story about idealism and the power of determination.

Yoshida is best known as an anime screenwriter, writing for hit shows like Bakuman, GIRLS und PANZER and Violet Evergarden, as well as the award-winning animated film A Silent Voice. She has garnered much acclaim for her portrayal of relatable young characters going up against the real world, a hallmark of hers also present in TEEN REGIME.

In another connection to anime, the AI is voiced by legendary voice actor Ogata Megumi, best known for her roles in Neon Genesis Evangelion, Sailor Moon and more. Also starring are Kamio Fuju, Yamada Anna, Hoshino Gen and Emoto Akira.

Established with the goal of spreading Japanese culture across the globe through “J-dramas,” NHK Drama Showcase is a website where users can watch NHK-produced serials on demand. A wide range of shows are available, from Kurara, a biopic on Edo Period artist Hokusai’s daughter, to How to be Likable in a Crisis, a satirical comedy on PR nightmares in modern Japan.

The first episode of TEEN REGIME is also available in Indonesian and traditional Chinese subtitles.

English versions of the penultimate episode and grand finale will be live streamed on NHK WORLD-JAPAN’s website on Sept. 11 and 18, respectively, before going up on NHK Drama Showcase.

Hashtag: #NHK #TEENREGIME #NHKWORLDJAPAN #NHKDRAMASHOWCASE #japanesedrama #drama #vod

Kearney becomes first management consultancy with SBTi-approved net-zero targets

– Kearney has committed to net-zero targets, including achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 September 2022 – Global management consultancy Kearney has today become the first management consultancy in Asia Pacific and the world to have its near- and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

SBTi is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), to drive ambitious climate action in the private sector by enabling organizations to set science-based emissions reduction targets.

With the UN describing the latest climate science from the IPCC as ‘Code Red for humanity’, the chances of society limiting global temperature rise to 1.5˚C are dwindling, but it is still possible if we act fast. In Asia Pacific, immediate action is imperative as the region is increasingly vulnerable to climate change due to factors such as rising sea levels and the region’s reliance on natural resources.

Kearney’s commitments to reducing emissions in the value chain and reaching science-based net-zero targets are aligned with the 1.5˚C pathway and include:

  • Reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 20301
  • Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel by 30% by 2030 and all other absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% in the same timeframe
  • Reaching 100% renewable energy in Kearney offices by 2025 and continue annually sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030
  • Ultimately, reducing absolute Scope 1, 2 and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% and reaching net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050

These pledges to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard are where Kearney aims to lead by example, as it provides the very best advice and hands-on sustainability expertise to its consulting clients on ESG transformation, net zero, sustainable & responsible sourcing, circularity, and equitable and inclusive societies. Kearney is actively working across its offices and supply chain partners in more than 40 countries, including nine in the region, on a continuous journey to reduce its environmental footprint wherever it can – for example embracing greener ways of working to reduce business travel, reducing energy consumption, implementing sustainable mobility practices, and boosting our reduction and recycling of waste.

To neutralize the impact of residual unavoidable emissions, Kearney is investing in carbon removal technologies and projects with proven environmental, social and economic benefits, that meet stringent international certification standards. Kearney is committed to continuous improvement and strives for transparency and accountability in demonstrating its contributions toward a sustainable and equitable future.

Commenting on this announcement, Arjun Sethi, Head of Asia Pacific and Vice Chair of Kearney’s Digital Transformation Practice, said: “We are honored to be the first management consultancy in Asia Pacific with approved Net-Zero science-based targets. This milestone reaffirms our continued commitment to power a sustainable future and underlines our efforts to help our clients do the same. Within the region, we are seeing increasing focus on the creation of sustainable products, streamlining of supply chains and mitigation of climate change, but we must act collectively to accelerate the speed of net zero transformation. At Kearney, we aim to be leaders in sustainability both in our own right and as an ally to our clients.”

Alex Liu, Managing Partner and Chairman at Kearney, commented: “To be the first management consultancy firm with approved Net-Zero science-based targets is an incredible achievement. As consultants, the biggest sustainability impact we can create is through helping our clients with the opportunities and challenges in the transition to a low-carbon future.

“We need to act fast, we need to act now, and we need to base our actions on science if we are to have any chance of meeting our necessary goals. With this milestone, we are living up to our vision to lead in sustainability, while continuing on our double-digit annual growth trajectory, and demonstrating global leadership for our industry to follow.”

More information on Kearney’s commitments to positive social and environmental impact can be read here.

Notes to Editors

All direct emissions reductions will be prioritised and all residual emissions will be neutralized in line with SBTi criteria before reaching net-zero emissions.

1. Percentage reductions in GHG emissions listed in these bullet points are calculated from a 2019 base year

Hashtag: #Kearney

About Kearney

Kearney is a leading global management consulting firm with deep-rooted expertise in strategic transformation. We work with more than three-quarters of the Fortune Global 500, as well as with government bodies and non-profit organizations. As a global consulting partnership in more than 40 countries, our people make us who we are. We’re individuals who take as much joy from those we work with as the work itself. Driven to be the difference between a big idea and making it happen, we help our clients break through. To learn more about Kearney, please visit .

About the Science Based Targets initiative

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line with the latest climate science. It is focused on accelerating companies across the world to halve emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050.

The initiative is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and one of the We Mean Business Coalition commitments. The SBTi defines and promotes best practice in science-based target setting, offers resources and guidance to reduce barriers to adoption, and independently assesses and approves companies’ targets.

BingX Introduces Zero Fee For Spot Trading

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 September 2022 – BingX, the leading social trading crypto exchange, is proud to announce that it has eliminated fees on spot trading. All maker, taker, and grid robot transactions in spot trading will enjoy the benefit of zero transaction fees.

Zero-fee trading took effect from Wednesday, Sep 7, 2022, at 2 pm (UTC +8), applicable across all spot trading volumes, and is subject to further notice.

It facilitates traders to align their positions with popular coins like BTC, ETH, MATIC, PSG, ADA, SHIB, LUNC, OP, STG, DOGE, CHZ, and IDO. This is BingX’s way of saying thank you to its community for their unwavering support. Allowing users to trade without fees also gives them a chance to benefit from crypto trading. BingX’s move towards zero transaction fees for spot trading and their demo crypto trading feature is clearly in tandem with their business motto “Trading Made Easy”.

“All users will enjoy zero fees for all spot trading pairs. Waiving fees are for the good of all users as it helps make crypto more accessible and inclusive for everyone”, says Elvisco Carrington, Communications & PR Director at BingX.

Start maximising your trades on the leading social trading exchange with zero transaction fees now on BingX.COM!

Hashtag: #BingX

About BingX

BingX strives to be the gateway to crypto and will continue to make efforts to improve the crypto exchange industry by developing endless possibilities, improving brand awareness, and enhancing already existing features to provide a more user-centric trading experience.

Having gained regulatory licenses in Canada, the USA, Lithuania, and Australia and recently being given the best rating by CertiK for asset and trading security, BingX is giving back to the community. BingX also consistently updates new coin prices on top of existing popular coins like & .

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