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Emma by AXA users can enjoy 90-day free sports care protection

Support customers to build strong physique with exercise to fight pandemic

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 January 2022 – AXA Hong Kong supports customers to achieve their health goals and fight the pandemic with strong physique in 2022. Emma by AXA, our all-in-one insurance & health services platform, is now offering “Free AXA SportCare Programme” to the public. From now until 28 February 2022, all Hong Kong residents aged 18 to 80 can enjoy 90-day complimentary protection for accidents arising from playing any sports in a non-professional capacity[1], including home workouts, by downloading Emma by AXA app and completing a simple registration. Each eligible registrant can add up to 4 family members[2] aged between 6 months and 80 years old for the same protection. Limited quotas are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

 

Key benefits of the “Free AXA SportCare Programme”:

  • HKD 500 Daily Hospital Cash for up to 14 days for confinement of 3 consecutive days or above
  • Up to HKD 1,000 for Accidental Medical Expense
  • Up to HKD 250,000 benefit for Accidental Death and Permanent Disablement

At AXA, our Purpose is to “Act for human progress by protecting what matters”. Last year, we launched “Post-Vaccination Protection” Progrmme and were the first insurer to make “Benefits for Hospital Income (COVID-19)” a standard policy provision, giving our customers a peace of mind and supporting the community amid the pandemic. AXA also understands that engaging in physical activity can bring long-term benefits for mood, sleep and physical health to our customers. To encourage Hong Kong people to do more exercises and prepare themselves physically and mentally for the new year, we launched the “Free AXA SportCare Programme” to provide sports protection for our customers and their loved ones, encouraging them to maintain an exercise routine for a healthy life.

 

To learn more about “Free AXA SportCare Programme”, please visit https://www.axa.com.hk/en/axa-sportscare-programme

Terms and Conditions apply. The above information is for reference only, please refer to the relevant Terms and Conditions for details.

 



[1] Excluding engaging or participating any kind of speed contest or racing (other than on foot), or engaging or  participating in sports in a professional capacity, or where one would or could earn income or remuneration from engaging or participating in such sports.

[2] Family members include the eligible registrant’s spouse, children, parents and parents-in-law.

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Influential Brands Celebrates Champions of Business Excellence in Asia with Gala Event in Thailand as Part of The Celebration

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 January 2022 – As small enterprises and prominent businesses alike are embracing the future of work, Influential Brands® conferred recognition on brands and employers who stood strong in their commitment to excellence.

 

Backed by a robust market survey in Asia with the participation of 15,000 consumers and an anonymous survey of more than 10,000 employees, 32 companies are named the “2021 Asia’s Top Influential Brands”, 5 companies are named “2021 Thailand’s Outstanding Brands” and 5 companies are crowned “2021 & 2022 Asia’s Top Employer Brands”.

 

A strong brand equity and company culture have been proven to be the key which enables businesses to weather through a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. The 32 companies cited by consumers as their preferred choices are AOX, Bangchak, Beijing Tong Ren Tang, Bio-Home, Canadian 2for1 Pizza, Central Department Store, Chow Tai Fook, CP, EB Foods, Ecovacs Robotics, Eu Yan Sang, Family Mart, Holistic Way, IG, Krispy Kreme, Siam Makro, MindChamps, Muang Thai Life Assurance, Naturel, NTUC FairPrice, NTUC LearningHub, Pigeon, Pokka, PropertyGuru Group, Rajdhevee Clinic, Refresh, SparSha, SUU Balm, True Corporation, Thai Life Insurance, The Mall Group, Tops Market.

 

Based on their branding efforts to engage customers and provide an excellence experience, 5 companies from Thailand were recognised as Outstanding brands. Those are: FWD Insurance, Major Cineplex Group, Winner Group Enterprise, Techno Medical and Lamina Films.

 

Finally, 5 companies were awarded with the title “2021 & 2022 Asia’s Top Employers” for their outstanding achievements engaging their employees and building a healthy and meaningful company culture. Those are: Siemens, PropertyGuru Group, Watsons Singapore, The National University Health System (NUHS) and JustCo.

 

Mr. Jorge Rodriguez, Managing Director of Influential Brands® said, “To emerge top in consumers’ minds during such a time is a testament that extends beyond a commendable or well-thought out crisis response. The common thread among the Top Brands is their emphasis on innovation, consistency in promise delivery and many faithful years of serving market needs. Such efforts are valued by consumers and are in turn reflected in the market sentiment. I would like to congratulate all Top Brand Winners for their well-deserved win, especially during this exceptional time.”

 

BRAND LEADERS ARE GLAD TO WIN THE HEARTS OF CONSUMERS

“FairPrice is privileged to be entrusted with this prestigious award for the seventh consecutive year. This is only possible because of the trust accorded to us by consumers,” said Mr. Seah Kian Peng, Group CEO, FairPrice Group.

 

“We are excited and humbled to be voted a 3rd-time winner of this award. PropertyGuru is on a mission to help Southeast Asians make confident property decisions and aspires to be a brand of trust, supporting people to find, finance, and own their homes. Being recognised as the most influential brand gives us the confidence to keep raising the bar and deliver towards higher aspirations,” said Mr. Bjorn Sprengers, Chief Marketing Officer & Head of FinTech of PropertyGuru Group.

 

“MindChamps started out as an idea with a passion to fill the gaps in education. To be able to bring that idea to fruition and make a positive difference to the next generation is an honour and we are grateful to be accorded this award for 7 years running. This is a testament to the trust our students and parents have in our research-backed curriculum and delivery,” said Mr. David Chiem, MindChamps Founder CEO and Executive Chairman.

 

“We are honoured to be conferred the title of Top Influential Brand under the categories of Health & Wellness TCM Retailer, Bird’s Nest and Essence of Chicken, based on a nation-wide study on consumer preferences by a leading research agency. We are truly humbled by the continued support we received from our valued consumers and partners as the Influential Brands awards recognise brands that have achieved a great standing with consumers in addition to the brand’s continuous drive towards brand excellence. Staying true to our value of ‘Caring for Mankind’, we stay focused on empowering our consumers with the best health and wellness solutions to lead an active and healthy lifestyle,”said Ms. Serene Seow, Managing Director of Eu Yan Sang Singapore.

 

TOP EMPLOYERS ARE RECOGNISED BY THEIR VERY OWN EMPLOYEES

 

Besides customers, employees are also primary stakeholders of an organisation and how they are managed is consequential on how well organisations can neutralise external threats or capture market opportunities.

 

At a time where the labour market is faced with great uncertainty and employee morale is at an all-time low, Siemens, PropertyGuru Group, Watsons Singapore, The National University Health System (NUHS) and JustCo are lauded by their own employees through anonymous surveys as excellent employers.

 

These five companies were awarded with the title “2021 & 2022 Asia’s Top Employers” for scoring above international benchmarks. They surpassed industry standards in having meaningful employee engagement, strong alignment between employee & company culture and relevant HR practices in this digital age. The company culture and employee engagement assessment were conducted in collaboration with aAdvantage Consulting firm, Influential Brands’ research partner.

 

Dr. Thai Lai Pham, CEO of Siemens ASEAN, shared, “Behind such recognition is the unwavering commitment from our team to support the industries that form the backbone of our economies, making it more resilient, productive, and sustainable. Congratulations Team Siemens! I’m proud to work with all of you in transforming the everyday lives of billions of people across Asia by creating technology with purpose.”

 

When asked about what has been Siemen’s approach in ensuring productivity, Dr. Lai shared, “I see team empowerment as a top priority. Empowerment doesn’t mean delegating everything and only showing up for ribbon-cutting ceremonies. It means being there when it matters most, while creating a self-sufficient, accountable team that can handle everything else. You trust the team to do the work, and the team trusts you to be there when they need you”.

 

Ms. Priscilla Teo, Group Chief Human Resource Officer of NUHS shared “The National University Health System (NUHS) is a dynamic organisation with professionals from diverse backgrounds. Across our institutions, our employees are dedicated to delivering leading-edge patient care, research, and education. The award affirms our effort and commitment to providing a work environment that is conducive and engaging for our 15,000 staff. Be part of the OneNUHS family and explore a purposeful career with ample opportunities for personal growth and development!”

 

Speaking on how NUHS has been adapting their engagement strategy to suit the evolving needs of NUHS employees during this COVID-19 pandemic, Ms. Teo added, “COVID-19 has been stressful for our healthcare professionals. Recognising the critical need to focus on employee well-being especially during this period, NUHS has set up a dedicated Well-Being Office in 2021 to drive cultural and systemic change to enhance our staff’s health and mental well-being. In addition, all our institution leaders have stepped up their effort to communicate extensively to all our staff, keeping them abreast of key updates, and rallying everyone to come together as oneNUHS to hold the defence line for Singapore.”

 

Mr. Wan Sing Kong, Chief Executive Officer of JustCo shared, “JustCo is honoured to be recognised by Influential Brands as Asia’s Top Employer (Co-working Category). We dedicate this award to the entire JustCo team across Asia-Pacific. You are truly the greatest bunch that makes work better for everyone!”

 

Summing the critical factors that drove success in employee engagement at JustCo, Mr. Kong commented, “Overall, I would say that it is the trust that employees have in the leaders and our strong ‘family’ culture where people genuinely care for and support one another, and the ability to put the right people in the right job so they enjoy what they do. Our leaders in JustCo are purpose driven, care for and support their team members. We do so by providing opportunities for them to grow professionally and learn new skills, recognizing the contributions of good performers, and showing our appreciation to long service staff and those who go the extra mile to get things done”.

 

Ms. Irene Lau, Managing Director of Watsons said, “Watsons Singapore is honoured to be recognised as 2021-2022 Singapore’s Top Employer in Health & Beauty Retailer category. We recognise that people are our greatest assets and we are committed to providing a safe, healthy, supportive, and discrimination-free environment for all employees. We believe in fostering a culture of people development where employees receive the right tools and training to optimise their performance and growth within our company. The pandemic might have disrupted how we work, but we are determined to overcome the odds and stay connected via digital innovations. Together, we can achieve more through synergy and collaboration!”

 

“When employees are engaged, the workplace is filled with positive vibes and employees will be happier, more productive and in turn, work cohesively together to lead the business to successful outcomes. We believe that a consistent effort to engage our staff is more than introducing new benefits; it requires a relentless commitment to the cause. In all our actions, we focus on our people and organisational culture ensuring that their actions align with our business strategy,” she added.

 

Ms. Genevieve Godwin, Chief People Officer of PropertyGuru Group shared “I am delighted to accept this award as Asia’s Top Employer in the Technology industry. We believe every employee can make a real difference at PropertyGuru Group. On our journey to help people make confident property decisions, we will stay true to our culture and values and continue to focus on the engagement, wellbeing, and development of our employees across Asia.”

 

 

GALA EVENT TO MARK THE CELEBRATION WITH AWARDEES IN THAILAND

 

The secret to success is often said to be good leadership.

 

As part of the recognition of the Champions of Business Excellence, Influential Brands and its Thailand partner, Neo Target, a leader in the corporate reputation field in Thailand recognised Thailand Business Leaders at the 2021 CEO Asia Summit.  100 Thailand C-suite executives came together in Bangkok on Monday, 20th December, to recognise the top achievers among their peers, including the Top CEOs and Outstanding Leaders of the Year.

 

The Guest-of-Honour for the CEO Summit was Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, The Kingdom of Thailand.

 

He said “I would like to thank Influential Brands and Neo Target Company Limited for organising the “2021 Asia’s CEO Summit & Award Ceremony” to honour all the top leading brands in Asia who are with us tonight. Covid-19 pandemic has been making everything more challenging than ever. Given the pandemic, I still believe that strong leadership in an organization is important. People are the key to every challenge and success. I urge us all to take this opportunity to empower our team and community to be ready to cope with all new coming challenges which may surpass the current pandemic and transform your organization post-covid together. Congratulations to all the promising awardees once again.”

 

A total of 8 Business leaders took the honours:

 

2021 Thailand Top CEOs: Mr. Chatchai Sirilai, President of GH Bank, Dr. Narong Thasnanipan, President and CEO of Seafco, Mr. Sara Lamsam, CEO of Muang Thai Life Assurance, Mr. Sithi Panupattanapong, Chairman of Synphaet and Mr. Somchai Lertsutiwong, CEO of Advanced Info Services.

 

2021 Thailand Outstanding Leaders: Dr. Ausanee Mahagitsiri Leonio, President of King Food Group, Ms. Kanlayanee Kongsomjit, President of TKK Corporation and Mr. Oliver Kittipong Veerataecha, Chief Brand and Communication Officer of True Corporation.

 

The business leaders were chosen based on a mix of factors, including leadership, innovative mindset, reputation as well as the company’s financial performance.

 

Mr. Jorge Rodriguez, Managing Director of Influential Brands, said: “This year, we are delighted to honour C-suite winners from Thailand. I would like to congratulate all the winners for their exceptional and exemplary leadership in their respective companies, industries and communities.”

 

Mrs. Vannee Leelavechbutr, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Neo Target, added: “The 2021 CEO Summit & Award Ceremony is more than just an event for celebration. We aim to make it a platform for prominent executives and brand owners across Asia to collaborate and grow beyond national levels.”

 

About INFLUENTIAL BRANDS®

Influential Brands® is a think-tank, research and business recognition platform to celebrate “Champion of Excellence”.

Deeply embedded in our beliefs, is the need to foster a culture that honours the exemplary practices of leading brands in Asia, as well as their commitment to distinction. We delight in rejoicing with organisations over their successful brand efforts that have added value and left significant impression in their respective industries. Through this, we hope to contribute to the knowledge pool of best practices so that companies can produce quality and meaningful brands that influence and impact our environment, living standard, lifestyles and future.

The Influential Brands family of brands comprises global and regional brands from more than 15 countries worldwide.

Website: www.influentialbrands.com

Facebook page: Influential Brands Facebook

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Amazon Singapore’s flagship Seller Summit returns to help small businesses “start local, go global”

  • The free virtual event will unveil new strategies and solutions for sellers in Singapore alongside a Meet-the-Sellers showcase 
  • A first-of-its kind in Amazon Singapore, the “Amazon Small Business Awards 2022” will recognise brands that have expanded globally, grown tremendously, and impacted their communities

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 January 2022 – (NASDAQ:AMZN) – The annual Amazon Singapore Seller Summit 2022 returns for its second edition with new programs and tools to help sellers in Singapore start selling online locally and expand globally.

 

To be held virtually on 14 January 2022, from 9am to 6:30pm SGT, the free event will educate sellers in Singapore on key e-commerce topics such as shipping and fulfilment, advertising, brand building, and global expansion plans. Attendees can also look forward to networking with Amazon experts, successful Amazon sellers, and third-party service providers.

 

“Global Selling is a significant opportunity for businesses of all sizes. In fact, according to the report ‘Local Sellers, Global Consumers: Capturing Singapore’s e-commerce export opportunity’, the annual value of business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce exports in Singapore was estimated at S$1.4 billion in 2021, and it could reach S$3.5 billion in 2026 if micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) accelerate their pace of using e-commerce to sell overseas,” said Eric Broussard, Vice President of International Seller Services, Amazon. “As such, through the Singapore Seller Summit, Amazon will further empower sellers to discover innovative solutions, leverage selling and advertising tools, and better understand growth opportunities locally and overseas to take their business to the next level. Our goal is to enable more businesses to expand and reach customers everywhere through our 20 Amazon stores worldwide.”

 

Stars at the Summit

Building on the success and impact of the 2021 Amazon Expo, Seller Boot Camp, Amazon will also recognise certain sellers through its inaugural Amazon Small Business Awards in categories including: Community Ambassadors (Community Drivers), Go Global Seller of the Year, and Rookie of the Year.

 

Other notable Summit highlights include:

  • Meet-the-Sellers Showcase with successful local businesses such as Mate Mate, Naoki Matcha and Pristine Aroma;
  • Hands-on workshops on key tools and services like Amazon Advertising, Fulfilment By Amazon (FBA); and
  • Detailed sessions by third-party service providers (logistics and payment companies) who can support businesses on Amazon

Sellers can also look forward to a revamped website with more accessible education online, one-on-one account management support (to support sellers looking to expand globally), and more that will be announced by Eric Broussard, Vice President of International Seller Services, Amazon, at the opening ceremony of the Summit.

 

Showcasing sellers’ success

The businesses at this year’s Seller Summit, particularly Coco and Eve, Mate Mate, Naoki Matcha, Pristine Aroma, and Snailax Singapore, have leveraged Amazon’s services and fulfilment programs to scale up their businesses effectively.

 

“At Coco and Eve, we prioritise meeting consumers at their comfort level with the right messaging as they move through different channels and expect seamless shopping experiences. With over 200 million Amazon Prime members worldwide, we want to tap on Amazon to scale up our business across borders, beyond any geographical boundaries. Thanks to their extensive fulfilment network and solutions, we can ensure fast shipping for our customers, which translates to the best shopping experience for them. Since selling on Amazon in 2018, our product range has grown ten-fold, and we’ve seen more than an 800% increase in revenue. We’re excited to continue growing and expanding with Amazon,” said Elicia Loh, Associate E-commerce Marketplace Manager, Coco and Eve.

 

“We launched our store on Amazon.sg in 2021, and are in the process of expanding in the US, Australia, the UK, EU, and Japan. While it all seemed complicated initially, the account managers at Amazon closely guided us through the process to turn our business plans to reality. Our goal by the end of 2022 is to open a brand store in every country where Amazon is present so we can enter new countries and reach customers more quickly and in a cost-effective way,” said Victor Wang, CEO and Co-Founder, Mate Mate.

 

“Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) has been crucial for our growth journey because of how scalable it is. When we started in 2016, our first shipment was just 10kg. As our volumes grew many times beyond that, FBA easily handled the increased warehousing and delivery needs. That allowed us to grow very efficiently in the USA. Amazon.com also has a huge customer base, even for a niche product like matcha. Thanks to the growth we achieved through selling internationally with Amazon FBA, we were able to confidently launch and grow our business in other markets like Singapore and the UK,” shared Samuel Loo, founder, Naoki Matcha.

 

“We started on Amazon nine months ago because of the large customer base and haven’t looked back since. With FBA, we have already expanded as an international brand to the US, Canada, and the UK. The international reach that Amazon has is truly unmatched!” said Judy Ting, E-commerce Manager, Pristine Aroma.

 

“Although we started out as a new seller on Amazon.sg without any e-commerce experience, the guidance from our Amazon account managers has immensely helped to scale up our operations within just a few months. The user-friendly interface of Amazon Seller Central means we can have more data to easily analyse our stock turnover and sales performance – and always be ready to take advantage of growth opportunities,” said Kang Siok Lan, Manager, Snailax Singapore.

 

For a hands-on guide to selling locally and globally with Amazon, local businesses are welcome to join the Amazon Singapore Seller Summit 2022 on 14 January 2022, from 9am – 6:30pm SGT.

 

For more information and event registration, please visit:

https://sell.amazon.com.sg/learn/singapore-seller-summit-2022

Appendix: List of Amazon sellers featured in Seller Summit 2022

Coco & Eve is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand launched in 2018. Sourcing the best tropical Balinese ingredients – from coconut oil and cocoa to ripe, juicy mangoes, papayas and guava – the Instagram-famous brand has won multiple beauty awards for its skin-and-hair-loving formulas. Popular products include the award-winning Like A Virgin Hair Masque and Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam.

 

Mate Mate is an all-natural multifunctional caffeinated energy beverage, made from the green ate leaf and with low sugar content. A great substitute for coffee and for energy drinks, Mate Mate looks to become a global leader in the category of Energy Drink and Caffeinated Drinks.

 

Naoki Matcha is a homegrown brand that curates and sells “specialty matcha” from different tea regions of Japan. Selling a variety of specialty matcha at reasonable prices, the brand is on a mission to share its rich knowledge and guide customers in enjoying traditional and non-traditional ways of preparing matcha.

 

Pristine Aroma seeks to inspire rejuvenation with aromatherapy. With various products such as scented candles, reed diffusers, and aroma concentrate, Pristine Aroma is on a mission to consistently restore you back to your pristine condition – so you can take on every day refreshed and with the clearest state of mind.

 

Snailax is a brand of massagers that encourages customers to relax in their hectic, stressful lives and enjoy a slow pace like a snail. The brand seeks to provide customers with high quality health and personal care products embedded with the most innovative and relaxing features.

 

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, personalised recommendations, Prime, Fulfilment 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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Laos Confirms 1,083 New Cases of Covid-19 and Two Deaths

Covid-19 update Oudomxay


Laos has recorded 1,083 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with two deaths confirmed.

Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group Once Again Garners “Best Companies to Work for in Asia”

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 January 2022 – Four subsidiaries of Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group, namely Lee Kum Kee Company Ltd. (Headquarters in Hong Kong, China), Lee Kum Kee (China) Trading Ltd. (China Trading), Lee Kum Kee (Xinhui) Food Co. Ltd. and Lee Kum Kee (M) Foods Sdn Bhd, have been awarded the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2021” by HR Asia. The Headquarters in Hong Kong and China Trading have received this award for five consecutive years, and China Trading has been awarded the “WeCare certification” for the first time. The awards are a testament to the Group’s remarkable performance in human resources management, corporate culture and employer branding.

Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group Once Again Garners “Best Companies to Work for in Asia“.

 

Mr. Derek Wu, Executive Vice President – Global Human Resources of Lee Kum Kee, said, “It is our honour to receive the ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia’ award again. With its corporate culture as the cornerstone, Lee Kum Kee promotes the Tri-Balance concept among its employees, to maintain a healthy, happy and work-life balanced culture. Upholding the core value of ‘Benefitting the Community’, the Group continues to thrive through providing learning and development opportunities for employees. Lee Kum Kee is determined to promote sustainable development, serve the community and bring a positive impact on society.”

 

The “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” awards are presented by HR Asia Magazine, an authoritative publication for human resources professionals, with the aim of recognising companies with outstanding human resources performance. The judging criteria are based on the Total Engagement Assessment Model: employees are invited to participate in a survey that covers such aspects as corporate culture, learning and development and team cohesiveness to determine the winning companies. The “WeCare certification”, another award by HR Asia, recognises companies that show empathy and care for their employees.

 

ABOUT LEE KUM KEE

Lee Kum Kee was established in 1888 by its founder Mr. Lee Kum Sheung. With its sustainable development in 134 years, Lee Kum Kee has become a household name of sauces and condiments, as well as an international brand and “a symbol of quality and trust”. Spanning over three centuries, Lee Kum Kee is a globally renowned multinational corporation offering over 200 types of sauce and condiments to over 100 countries and regions. Please visit www.LKK.com for further details.

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Food Automation Pioneer, Pazzi, launches Pazzi Robotics to propose F&B fully-automated kitchen

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 January 2022 – Pazzi Robotics, a French kitchen software and robotics startup, recently announced the launch of fully-automated packaged solutions for the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry. The solutions range from food preparation to final assembly, based on fully-automated procedures performed by robots.

Pazzi Robotics launched their second automated pizzeria in Paris in summer 2021. The fully-autonomous restaurant uses Pazzi, a pizza robot, throughout the entire cooking process. No human intervention in the kitchen.

Customers can send their order requests via a mobile app or through the various touchscreen kiosks at the restaurant, and can collect their freshly-made pizza from a marked cubby, just a few minutes later. This unique tech-based restaurant concept, with a robot-chef, attracted customers from all over the world, who are amazed to watch their food being prepared by robots in real time. The robots produce up to 80 gourmet pizzas per hour, allowing restaurant owners to focus more on customer experience and service.

The global food robotics market is expected to reach $3.1 billion by 2025. The pandemic has made the implementation of autonomous solutions in the F&B industry even more important, as it helps to effectively manage human resources and minimize contamination risks. With Singapore moving towards Industry 4.0, the Government has come up with several initiatives to increase AI adoption in businesses, with numerous applications in robotics. Pazzi is a good example of how advanced robotics can help to deliver higher efficiency and safety in F&B.

Pazzi Robotics has spent 7 years to develop a disruptive and proprietary solution that combines software, data and precision robotics for fully automating the kitchen process end-to-end, from ingredients selection to finished quality dishes. It aims to help the F&B industry address challenges such as staff shortage, resource management and productivity, hygiene and safety, value and quality to consumers. The pizzas from Pazzi restaurants in Paris are highly rated by consumers.

Pazzi Robotics is backed by Qualgro, a venture capital firm based in Singapore and Partech, Daphni two leading European VCs.

For more information, please visit: https://pazzirobotics.com/

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New International Airport in Bokeo Province to Open in March

New international airport in Bokeo Province.
New international airport in Bokeo Province.


A new international airport in Bokeo Province is scheduled to be completed and open for use by March this year.

Connectus Firms GAVIN Hockey Wealth Specialists and NorthCoast Asset Management Partner to Offer the Sierpinski Tactical Growth Strategy in Canada

NEW YORK, US – EQS Newswire – 5 January 2022 – Connectus Wealth Advisers (“Connectus”), a partner firm of Focus Financial Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:FOCS) (“Focus”), a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management firms, announced today that Connectus firms GAVIN Hockey Wealth Specialists (“GAVIN”) and NorthCoast Asset Management (“NorthCoast”) have partnered to offer the Sierpinski Tactical Growth Strategy in Canada. This investment strategy is offered exclusively by NorthCoast to U.S. investors and now to Canadian investors through GAVIN, leveraging GAVIN’s leading presence in the Canadian independent wealth market.

The Sierpinski Tactical Growth strategy is a multi-asset, core portfolio diversifier intended to grow capital and provide downside risk management. Its investment model relies heavily on the independent investment research of Hedgeye Risk Management.

“We are honored to partner with GAVIN in offering this investment strategy to Canadian investors,” said Dan Kraninger, President & CEO of NorthCoast. “Being a Connectus firm enables us to more easily solve the complexities of offering this investment strategy in Canada. GAVIN creates a significant advantage for us given their broad recognition in the Canadian wealth market and their cross-border expertise.”

‘We are thrilled to be partnering with the remarkable team at NorthCoast,” added Matthew Bacchiochi, President and Co-Founder of GAVIN. “This initiative is further evidence of our commitment to bringing advanced strategies to our clients. It also demonstrates the immediate benefits to being part of the Connectus consortium.”

“We are excited to see this innovative partnership between GAVIN and NorthCoast to offer this investment strategy to Canadian investors,” said Rajini Kodialam, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Focus. “A key element of Connectus’ value-add to its firms is the ability to collaborate with industry leaders across borders to provide broader investment solutions to clients.”

About Focus Financial Partners Inc.

Focus Financial Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:FOCS) is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management firms. Focus provides access to best practices, resources, and continuity planning for its partner firms who serve individuals, families, employers and institutions with comprehensive wealth management services. Focus partner firms maintain their operational independence, while they benefit from the synergies, scale, economics and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus, please visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com.

About Connectus Wealth Advisers

Connectus is a Focus partner firm with an innovative model for client-centric financial advisers who deliver comprehensive wealth management advice. Connectus is designed for founders and teams who want to continue managing their client relationships and maintaining their boutique cultures while gaining the operational efficiencies of shared services. As a consortium, Connectus offers integrated technology, investment support and centralized services, including compliance, accounting and talent management. Connectus also provides marketing capabilities to support business expansion through robust lead generation and organic growth programs. Connectus exemplifies the spirit of partnership and collaboration yet celebrates the entrepreneurial mind-set of its advisers.

Through Focus, Connectus advisers gain a strategic growth partner with specialized capabilities. They benefit from Focus’ global scale and extensive network of partner firms, continuity planning expertise and client solutions. Focus is also a source of permanent capital to accelerate growth. For more information, please visit www.connectuswealth.com.

Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains certain forward-looking statements that reflect Focus’ current views with respect to certain current and future events. These forward-looking statements are and will be, subject to many risks, uncertainties and factors relating to Focus’ operations and business environment, including, without limitation, uncertainty surrounding the current COVID-19 pandemic, which may cause future events to be materially different from these forward-looking statements or anything implied therein. Any forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Focus on the date of this release. Focus does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any statements expressed or implied therein will not be realized. Additional information on risk factors that could affect Focus may be found in Focus’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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