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Robb Report Hong Kong enters the Hong Kong luxury lifestyle media market

HONG KONG – Media OutReach – 30 August 2022 – Hong Kong welcomes a new title today in the city’s luxury media market. With the launch of Robb Report Hong Kong and its official website, Nexus Media Limited will publish the esteemed print magazine annually alongside daily digital content, presenting a definitive guide to lifestyle and luxury.

Robb Report carries an unrivalled global reputation for reporting on lifestyle with authority and discernment. Robb Report Hong Kong is dedicated to featuring all aspects of luxury, primarily focusing on automobiles, aviation, and boating, alongside coverage of real estate, travel, dining, whiskies, wine, watches, jewelry, and fashion.

Above and beyond any other luxury enterprise or venture, Robb Report is known for its grand events, creating tailor-made experiences for its VIP readers and clientele. From first-look previews to private evenings and sojourns, Robb Report readers are provided with unparalleled access and benefits that truly speak to living life to the fullest.

“Robb Report Hong Kong is unlike any other magazine you’ll see on newsstands,” says Tak Man, Chief Executive Officer and Director at Nexus Media Limited, who brings the title to market. “We are about creating unique experiences, hand-picked from around the globe to feature only the very Best of the Best—an integral theme in our magazine. What’s extraordinary about this launch in Hong Kong is that our readers will get to experience tailored, specially curated events, the likes of which many have never seen or experienced before.”

Robb Report Hong Kong’s print magazine, Best of the Best, is an annual publication that promises to be the definitive tome on luxury and lifestyle in Asia. With a massive online and social media presence, the signature events that complement the features on the official website and print magazine makes this an exciting venture like no other in the region, staying true to its motto: Luxury without Compromise.

Be it Signature Events or Tailored Events, join Robb Report Hong Kong as we travel to exotic destinations for unparalleled experiences.

Car of the Year has been a staple in Robb Report’s calendar for the past two decades. Each year, readers participate in a fresh experience at a new location with extraordinary cars of the moment. A carefully selected and well-informed panel of judges will shortlist the supercars as nominees for Car of the Year, and our event will be capped off with a grand gala dinner featuring an exclusive VIP guest list and the announcement of the Car of the Year nominees. This lavish event will premiere in Hong Kong in the first quarter of 2023.

Ultimate Drive takes readers on an annual pilgrimage that will appeal to the most passionate of auto enthusiasts. To add to the beautiful displays of automotive excellence, participants are treated to behind-the-scenes tours and access, exclusive drive experiences, and model previews with the top automotive marques in the world, as well as private celebrations with superlative luxury brands that only Robb Report can provide. This multi-day extravaganza is one that true auto enthusiasts and collectors mark on their calendar every year.

Each year, Robb Report bestows its Best of the Best awards on the very finest luxury products, services, and experiences that the world has to offer. A select group of readers will gather together for a private celebratory dinner to toast the Best of the Best winners.

For the epicurean, the hottest ticket in town is Culinary Masters. Join Robb Report and an incredible line-up of Michelin-starred luminaries for an unforgettable weekend of gourmet dining experiences, exquisite wine pairings, intimate culinary classes, and a friendly golf tournament with your favorite chefs, all surrounded by magnificent views.

And finally, the year is capped off with Dream Machines. Robb Report’s Dream Machines: Land & Air makes its debut in Hong Kong, presenting readers with an elite experience featuring the latest machines, wings, and wheels for a fun, adrenaline-driven adventure. Test-drive the newest luxury cars, enjoy epic helicopter tours over the city, and indulge in exceptional dining, world-class wines, and fabulous accommodations.

In Hong Kong, a hybrid of both curated experiences and programmes will be created for Robb Report readers on an international scale.

A Brief History

The first edition of Robb Report hit newsstands in the United States back in 1976, originally devoted to advertisements for new and vintage Rolls-Royces by founder Robert L. “Rusty” White. The original “Robb” distributed his newsletter to members of the Rolls-Royce Owners Club, and he provided a suede three-ring binder to paying subscribers, setting a standard of effortless elegance from the get-go.

The brand evolved over the course of four decades to become what it is today: the single most influential journal of living life to the fullest, with 18 international editions in 10 languages spanning 28 countries across the globe.

The Hong Kong edition is the nineteenth title in the franchise, highlighting not only the finest aspects of life and luxury in the world, but putting a spotlight on what’s rising from the East, consumers of note, cognoscente of luxury, and experiences like no other.

For all of the changes that have taken place in the years since Robb Report first hit newsstands all those years ago, the standards of exceptional quality, beauty, and precision have remained constant in the hearts and minds of true connoisseurs who have subscribed to the publication since its nascent stage.

In Hong Kong, the publication of its annual, Best of the Best, is anticipated to hit newsstands in the first quarter of 2023. A mighty tome limning the finest products and services, Best of the Best will be accompanied by the official website, dedicated to providing daily updates on what’s happening in the world of luxury across all digital platforms.

Robb Report is the leading voice in the global luxury market, synonymous with affluence, luxury, and the best of the best. Its discerning audience around the world has a shared appreciation and desire for quality, exclusivity, heritage, taste, and fine design. It is the brand the most successful people rely on to discover the ideas, opinions, products, and experiences that will matter most to them.

Robb Report: Luxury Without Compromise.

Hashtag: #RobbReportHongKong

About Robb Report Hong Kong

Robb Report Hong Kong is part of Nexus Media Group, a company celebrating its tenth year in Hong Kong. The bold title joins a roster of expert curated content creation platforms and media titles that includes Nexus Media, Localiiz, WeeGo, MyLocals, and Nexus Digital.

UN Calls for Inclusive and Fair Digital Transformation in Asia and the Pacific

UN Calls for Fair Digital Transformation

The rapid, widespread adoption of digital technology, spurred in large part by the COVID-19 pandemic, and its economic and societal ramifications are the key focus of deliberations at a United Nations forum this week.

Less than a third of Asia Pacific businesses are well prepared for disruption amid increased focus on future-readiness

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 30 August 2022 – New global research by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services commissioned by SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) has found that more than nine in ten (92%) of businesses in Asia Pacific (APAC) say that an adaptive culture and continuous employee upskilling is very important, though only 30% say their organisation is very prepared for unexpected changes or disruptions.

This is particularly important as APAC businesses increase their investment in people (62%), business processes like innovation or services (69%), and operations (43%) over the next year.

“Rarely in the course of history have so many disruptions affected so many businesses at the same time,” said Cathy Ward, Chief Operating Officer, SAP Asia Pacific and Japan. “Unforeseen challenges and new priorities, from supply chain resilience to sustainability, are putting pressure on companies to adapt. What this report shows is that, while agility and resilience are critical to prepare for the future, there’s still no single way to anticipate the changes the future will bring.”

These insights have been revealed in a new report released today, which explores the impact of planning and anticipation of the future on business success. The report, ‘Anticipating the Future for Growth and Innovation‘, surveyed 442 global organisations across Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe.

Strategic planning focused on short-term horizons

Globally, businesses are strongly focused on strategic planning, many are working to relatively short-term horizons. Almost three quarters (73%) of organisations say they plan for between one and five years into the future. Just one in five (20%) of respondents say their planning horizon is more than five years out.

The research also found that organisations share a few common priorities when planning. The top four priorities respondents selected were revenue growth and improving profit margins (55%), finding new customers, markets, and growth areas (51%), product and service innovation (47%), and retaining and attracting talent (46%). While APAC and other respondents across the globe are mostly aligned on priorities, one difference is in building a more resilient business ecosystem which was selected by more APAC respondents (42%) than respondents from the rest of the world (29%).

Agility and talent are key obstacles to anticipating the future

Despite the priority on anticipating the future, there remain critical challenges many businesses face when planning. Slow decision-making was identified as the biggest challenge by APAC respondents (38%) when anticipating the future, while attracting the right talent (36%) and retaining staff (36%) were both raised as key issues.

Another problem identified by many APAC companies was a hierarchical disconnect when it came to planning. A third (32%) of businesses said that lower-level employees not being involved in planning was a core problem. That may be because the more senior a role, the more they’re encouraged, and rewarded, to have a proactive mindset and think about the future.

“Executives in APAC are much more encouraged (80%) and rewarded (55%) to have a proactive mindset about the future than most other roles,” continued Ward. “But while leaders are integral to building a future-ready business, they cannot do it alone. That’s why one of the most important steps a leader can take as they move towards becoming what we call the Chief Anticipation Officer is creating a culture of collaborative planning and forward-thinking mindset across the organisation.”

Investment in organisational culture is essential to plan for multiple different futures

The culture a business nurtures and maintains has a disproportionately large role on success in planning for the future. Globally, more than half (57%) of respondents said that creating a culture that embraces change is an important organisational factor in anticipating the future – the most-selected response.

But building that culture requires a focus on talent acquisition, engagement, and upskilling. Organisations are placing high importance on the ability to attract new talent with needed skills (globally at 59%), aligning employee skill sets with the right roles and responsibilities (59%), and the ability to upskill current employees (56%).

The survey also found that technology and digital infrastructure are on the minds of many executives, though they may not be organisations’ top focuses. Strong digital infrastructure and cybersecurity skills (42%) was noted as the fourth most-cited answer when asked which skills and competencies most help organisations plan for the future. Additionally, lacking the technology an organisation needs for the future is also an important challenge to anticipate the future for APAC respondents (32%).

“This moment in time is an incredible opportunity for businesses to look to the future,” concluded Ward. “Continuous change demands flexible, forward-thinking action in three critical areas: how people will work, how we will do business, and how we will operate our organisations. By focusing on these areas, we can break away from traditional methods, better anticipate what’s coming next, and begin to drive new, successful outcomes in the future.”

The full Anticipating the Future for Growth and Innovation report by SAP and Harvard Business review is available at this link: https://www.sap.com/sea/cmp/oth/sea-rise-of-chief-anticipation-officer/index.html

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Which Provinces in Laos are Facing Heavy Flooding?

Extreme flooding in Xai District, Oudomxay Province on 26 August (Photo: Walker Trail).

This year, seasonal monsoonal rains are drenching Laos, causing natural disasters in several provinces. What are those provinces, and how has flooding affected them?

Transport Trucks Remain Stranded at Laos-China Border

Trucks from Laos stranded at the Laos-China border at Boten (Photo: RFA)
Trucks from Laos stranded at the Laos-China border at Boten, Luang Namtha province. (Photo: RFA)

Strict Covid-19 controls by China have meant cargo trucks from Laos have been unable to deliver freight, leaving thousands of trucks stranded at the border gate in Boten.

Cainiao Partners with Daraz to Automate Two Smart Distribution Centres in Pakistan to Enhance E-Commerce Logistics Capabilities in South Asia

  • The two facilities are located in Karachi and Lahore and it will be one of the most technologically advanced logistics facilities in South Asia
  • This is Cainiao’s first deeply integrated distribution centre network in the region

HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach – 30 August 2022 – Cainiao Network, (“Cainiao”), the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, and Daraz, South Asia’s leading eCommerce platform, today announced upcoming plans to automate Daraz’s two smart distribution centres in Pakistan for Daraz, a leading eCommerce platform in South Asia.

Cainiao Distribution Center for Daraz in Pakistan

The distribution centres will be equipped with innovative smart technologies, such as an automatic assembly line and smart distribution set-up. It will utilise Cainiao’s proprietary solutions, including e-PLC,control algorithm,WCS, to ensure operational quality and stability.

The project marks a new milestone for Cainiao as its first deeply integrated network of distribution centres in South Asia. To date, Cainiao has built hundreds of automated distribution centres of varying scales in the Chinese mainland, and 10 smart distribution hubs across Europe, Asia, and America.

“As Daraz’s official logistics partner, we are committed to growing its logistics capabilities in the region. By extending our technology to the logistics ecosystem in South Asia and beyond, we hope to also raise awareness of our smart logistics offerings and technology applications to help the industry and our overseas partners close the gap in digitalisation, become more competitive, and meet the growing demand for eCommerce,” said Dr. Ding Hongwei, General Manager, Cainiao Technology.

South Asia is one of the most exciting regions with access to over 500 million people, and untapped growth potential. Strong consumption momentum in South Asia, an emerging market for eCommerce, has spurred the rapid growth of the business. Over the past two years, the business grew by 85 percent in GMV, with revenue surges during the 11.11 global shopping festival.

The shifting consumer behaviour toward online shopping represents immense opportunities for eCommerce merchants in the region. By modernising logistics distribution, Cainiao will not only support Daraz’s business growth, but will also relieve the immense logistics pressure faced by the industry and usher in a new age of smart logistics in the region.

“Strengthening our logistics infrastructure and technology is critical in scaling our operations in Pakistan. By tapping on smart technology, Daraz is able to enhance our customers’ experience by providing more efficient logistics distribution. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Cainiao to grow our logistics capabilities,” said Mr Bjarke Mikkelsen, Daraz Group Chief Executive Officer and Founder.

“This sort of technology is coming to Pakistan for the first time – the partnership with Cainiao will bring immense knowledge sharing for the industry and help Pakistan in its efforts towards digitization. Along with that, this automation will increase Daraz’s sorting capacity by over 4x and decrease manual errors by over 90%. We are very excited to welcome Cainiao and look forward to working with them to bring global best-in-class technology and logistics solution to Pakistan, .” said Mr Ahmed Tanveer, Chief Operating Officer for Daraz Pakistan

Cainiao is intensifying its actions toward enabling a resilient and robust global logistics and supply chain ecosystem. Having succeeded in digitising its supply chain processes, it is now helping the industry accelerate warehouse digitalisation with its smart warehouse technology. Last year, ahead of the 11.11 global shopping festival, Cainiao collaborated with Flash Express, one of the leading logistics companies in Thailand, to build the largest smart warehouse in Southeast Asia. Utilising Cainiao’s technology, Flash Express gained a differentiating competitive advantage in a saturated logistics market.

Hashtag: #Cainiao #Daraz

About Cainiao Network

Founded in 2013, Cainiao Network (“Cainiao”) is a smart logistics company and the logistics arm of Alibaba Group. As part of its commitment to create customer value, it adopts a collaborative approach to logistics that aims to improve efficiency and customer experience for all players along the supply chain. It carries forward Alibaba’s mission of making it easy to do business anywhere by aiming to deliver anywhere in China within 24 hours, and across the globe within 72 hours.

About Daraz Group

Founded in 2015, Daraz is South Asia’s leading e-commerce platform in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Myanmar. It empowers more than 200,000 active sellers with world-class marketplace technology to reach the fast-growing consumer class in a region of 500 million people. Through Daraz Express and Daraz Pay, it operates the most efficient and digitalised logistics and payments infrastructure in its markets. Daraz’s vision is to be a champion of South Asia serving 100 million customers and businesses by 2030.

For more information, please visit .

AREA 02 partners with Appier to boost its online sales and build customer loyalty

The successful implementation focused on 3 strategic pillars – Increase conversion by coupon delivery; solidify customer loyalty via personalized experiences; and explore business opportunities through an intuitive sneaker trading platform

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 30 August 2022 – Appier today announced the successful campaign results of its partnership with AREA 02, the leading sneaker trading platform in Taiwan, to strengthen the brand’s digital strategy. AREA 02 enabled personalized experiences for its users through multiple online channels with the one-stop customer management platform AIQUA. Leveraging Appier AI Personalized Marketing Cloud, AREA 02 can now tailor customer journeys based on their behaviors and preferences; while at the same time increasing the total number of customer repeat visits and repeat purchases, achieving positive business results and a positive sales cycle.

AREA 02 enabled personalized experiences for its users through multiple online channels with the one-stop customer management platform AIQUA

AREA 02’s phase one digital achievements were attributed to three tactics.

    1. Increase conversion by coupon delivery: AREA 02 accelerated its platform transactions by coupon delivery and free shipping. According to data from AREA 02, the brand has achieved a 400% year-on-year (YoY) increase in coupon redemptions in Q1 2022; reached 170% YoY growth of first-time customers; and delivered a 28.2% YoY increase in transaction amount while reducing customer acquisition costs by 38%.
    2. Solidify customer loyalty via a personalized experience: AIQUA helped AREA 02 to understand and segment customers for better engagement, which allowed the brand to provide a personalized experience for its customers and ultimately, solidify customer loyalty. The return visit rate of its customers has grown 30%, while the number of repeat customers has grown 2.5x YoY in Q1 2022.
    3. Explore business opportunities through an intuitive sneaker trading platform: AREA 02 optimized the bid matching rate on its sneaker trading platform through precise push notifications, successfully growing matches between buyers and sellers by 2.71x within 3 months. Sneaker bid matching will also become a field of focus for AREA 02 to increase its total revenue going forward.

“AREA 02 was launched in 2019, and since then, our technology and R&D teams have strived towards our goals of developing new features to continue to excite our customers. This partnership with Appier and the adoption of Appier’s AI-driven technologies has resulted in significant improvements in terms of our customer retention and member management functions. This has allowed us to focus on what we do best – optimizing our current business models for the sneaker community. Appier was an invaluable partner and consultant to the team at AREA 02, empowering us to review our current strategies effectively and implement a seamless customer experience for our target audience,” said Cory Chen, CEO, Area 02.

Increase conversion by coupon delivery to boost online sales

Appier’s AIQUA AI personalized marketing cloud helped AREA 02 easily execute cross-channel marketing campaigns and increase its communication channels. AREA 02 delivered coupons and conducted lucky draw activities through its official website, push notifications, e-mail and SMS and combined automated A/B testing for its web push notifications to optimize its app download rate and coupon redemption rate. The campaign resulted in Area 02 achieving a 400% YoY increase in coupon redemptions and a 170% YoY growth of first-time customers, as well as an increase of 28% in total transaction amount and a decrease of 38% in customer acquisition costs.

Solidify customer loyalty via personalized experiences and repeat purchases

AREA 02 believes that offering a personalized experience to customers is the key to success in the e-commerce industry. The brand has proactively incorporated a personalized experience into all its marketing channels. AIQUA can automatically detect user behavior and trigger scenario-based push notifications to help AREA 02 easily implement personalized experiences. AREA 02 partnered with Appier to create a personalized customer journey for new customers, develop an efficient customer acquisition approach; and come up with detailed user profiles and segmentation to increase the number of repeat purchases and products. AREA 02 not only successfully increased the member return visit rate by 30% and the number of repeat customers by 2.5x YoY, but it also increased the lifetime value of every customer.

Strengthen brand presence through a customer-first approach

In addition to personalized experiences and customer relationship management, customers can participate in sneaker bidding and matchmaking, which are characteristic of the sneaker trading platform. AREA 02 worked with Appier in building an intuitive sneaker trading platform that “understands customers”. AREA 02 provided precision push notifications to improve matchmaking results. Through this, successful matches grew 2.71x within 3 months, further increasing the overall transaction amount. Appier’s mission is to turn AI into ROI by making software intelligent, and this was evident in the partnership with AREA 02, where the brand achieved significant business growth through new customer acquisition and stronger brand loyalty and affinity with its current customers.

Continue to offer richer experiences for customers to strengthen brand loyalty

AREA 02 implemented AIQUA to integrate its official website, owned media and paid media communications for the first phase of the campaign, effectively acquiring new customers while increasing the consumption frequency of existing customers. AREA 02 strives to provide a good, personalized experience and membership system. Its next step is to further enhance personalized experiences through the advanced hybrid algorithm of AIQUA. It also aims to develop a personalized product recommendation engine based on customers’ preferences and behavior that automatically finds and recommends products suitable for each customer and discovers products that buyers may potentially be interested in. This increases customers’ brand loyalty and further leads to uninterrupted purchase behavior.

According to Cowen Equity Research, the COVID-19 pandemic boosted the global sneaker resale market – from USD 6 billion in 2019, it is now expected to reach nearly USD 30 billion by 2030. Similar to how AREA 02 accelerated the adoption of AI solutions into its platform, the sneaker trading market will rely on big data and AI technology to scale and reach significant growth margins. Through real-time user behavior analysis and multiple algorithm recommendations, sneaker trading platforms can filter the most desirable shoes for sellers and buyers. With its foothold in the Taiwanese market, AREA 02 has plans to expand in Southeast Asia and will partner with Appier to penetrate more overseas markets and expand its business presence globally.

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About AREA 02

Established in 2019, AREA 02 is the leading sneaker trading platform in Taiwan. With its vision of “passion for trends” and “pursuit of an authentic experience”, AREA 02 is committed to promoting authenticity with its secure sneaker trading platform. With features such as “seller selection”, “free bidding/price matching” and “new patent verification system”, along with its foothold in the international fashion market, AREA 02 offers a secure and convenient platform for buyers and sellers, addressing the key pain points of online sneaker trading. AREA 02 now has more than 220,000 members and continues to grow, striving to become the first choice of platform for sneaker purchase, resale and the trend setter for the market. Please visit for more details.

About Appier

Appier (TSE: 4180) is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that uses artificial intelligence to power business decision-making. Founded in 2012 with a vision of democratizing AI, Appier now has 17 offices across APAC, Europe and US, and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Visit for more company information and visit for more IR information.

OctaFX: 10 tips for becoming financially independent this Independence Day

OctaFX prepared ten tips for saving and increasing your capital ahead of Independence Day.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 30 August 2022 – What does it mean to be financially independent? It is not only about being able to pay for your bills, groceries, housing, health care—the basic living expenses. Financial independence is also about saving money, not losing it to inflation and unnecessary spending, and increasing your capital over time. Your personal financial system should be sustainable—it should be able to support you even when your main stream of income decreases or disappears entirely.

This Independence Day, OctaFX shares ten most crucial tips for becoming financially independent. Remember that the tips will only work if you develop the habit of applying them. It takes time and effort, but it’s worth it.

  1. Track your spending

Start by learning your financial inflow and outflow. It might be hard to keep your daily purchases in your head or on a piece of paper, so if your banking app does not do that automatically, install one of the expense tracker apps.

  1. Come up with a realistic budget

Next, craft a realistic budget that fits your lifestyle. Doing so is not about cutting back on spending: if you are accustomed to having coffee every morning, cutting it out from the budget won’t work. Instead, try to plan ahead what you are going to spend your money on.

  1. Create an emergency fund

Creating an emergency fund will help you deal with unforeseen circumstances without borrowing money with interest or selling your things to get out of the situation urgently. Putting aside 1 USD a day will give 30 USD more to your account at the end of the month.

  1. Pay your bills on time

Tracking your monthly bills is actually a part of your budgeting plan. Paying your bills on time is an easy way to manage your spending and avoid fees.

  1. Get rid of unnecessary recurring charges

If you have ever signed up for a free trial to a streaming service, you might have recurring charges you have forgotten about. Check your credit card statements and ensure you don’t pay for something you can live without. Unsubscribe and put that money aside for your emergency fund!

  1. Pay cash for expensive things (most of them)

Loans help you with major life purchases like a house or a car. For other big purchases, say a 65″ TV, cash is often the best way to go as it saves you the monthly interest payment you would otherwise have to pay.

  1. Use credit cards wisely

Most credit cards nowadays come with a free annual fee, and promotional offers could sometimes be beneficial. However, be sure your repayments are on time, keep your credit card limit for tight situations, and repay purchases within a month to avoid additional fees.

  1. Diversify your savings

To protect your savings from inflation and other negative market factors, try diversifying them with different currencies, precious metals, and real estate income (earned from renting out a property). This will make your portfolio more resilient.

  1. Start saving for retirement

Regardless of your age, start saving for old age—the younger you are, the more you will get. Set up a separate fund or term deposit to ensure you don’t access the funds for purposes other than savings.

  1. Create an investment strategy

Choose wisely. There are many forms of investment: some are more easily accessible, while others are more complex. However, even a small contribution to your investment is a potential for additional income and financial independence.

Let’s say it again: the tips above will help you create a more independent personal financial system only if adhered to daily. Being independent is not a hobby—it’s a lifestyle.

Happy Independence Day!

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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 who have opened more than 12 million trading accounts. Free educational webinars, articles, and analytical and risk management tools they provide help clients reach their investment goals.

The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charity 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 Forex Broker Asia’ award from Global Banking and Finance Review and the 2021 ‘Best ECN Broker’ award from World Finance.