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Etiqa Insurance launches its first digital ILP, Tiq Invest

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 27 September 2021 – Etiqa Insurance Singapore is proud to announce the launch of its first Investment-Linked Plan (ILP), Tiq Invest, now available for online purchase at Tiq by Etiqa Insurance.

 

Combining investment and life protection in a single policy, Tiq Invest was conceived to cater to the financial needs of the everyday customer, simplifying investment amid a global economy still reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Built to be a low-cost ILP, Tiq Invest breaks the mould with policy management charges of just 0.75% per annum of the account value, among the lowest in the local insurance market. The underlying funds of these investments are managed by established and reputable global and regional asset management companies like BlackRock, PIMCO, Lion Global Investors Limited among others. The digital ILP affords policyholders a choice of Packaged Funds according to risk appetite, as well as the freedom to top up and withdraw funds, or switch Packaged Funds at any time, free of charge.

 

Other features of Tiq Invest include its low entry barrier, starting from a single premium of just S$1,000. 100% of the premiums paid are invested. The policy pays out a lump sum benefit upon death or terminal illness.

 

Mr Raymond Ong, Chief Executive Officer of Etiqa Insurance Singapore, shares, “Tiq Invest provides customers with a way of meeting their financial goals, pandemic or otherwise. With its low minimum premium, Tiq Invest was designed with accessibility in mind. Through Tiq Invest, we offer our customers financial flexibility without any lock-in period alongside opportunities to grow their wealth, so they remain prepared for the unexpected, while on track with their long-term plans.”

 

The launch is accompanied by an integrated multi-channel video campaign featuring the ‘Worry Monster’, who personifies the concerns one may have about purchasing an ILP, conventionally thought of as expensive and complicated. The video proceeds to demonstrate how Tiq Invest corrects these perceptions. Click here to watch the video.

 

Tiq Invest is underwritten by Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd. and protected up to specified limits by SDIC.


 

About Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd. (Etiqa Singapore)

Protecting customers since 1961, Etiqa Singapore is a licensed life and general insurance company regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and governed by the Insurance Act.

The local insurer is the Singapore operating entity of Etiqa Insurance Group – a leading insurance and takaful business in ASEAN offering life and general insurance as well as family and general takaful products through its agents, branches, offices and bancassurance network in the region. Etiqa is rated ‘A’ by credit ratings agency Fitch for the group’s ‘Favorable’ business profile and ‘Very Strong’ capitalisation.

Etiqa is owned by Maybank Ageas Holdings Berhad, a joint venture company that combines local market knowledge with international insurance expertise. The company is 69% owned by Maybank, the fourth largest banking group in Southeast Asia, and 31% by Ageas, an international insurance group with footprints across 16 countries and a heritage that spans over 190 years.

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Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong: All-inclusive Long Stay Packages at Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong

7-Night Stay at HK$ 2,240 | 30-Night Stay at HK$ 8,800

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 September 2021 – Millennials, Gen Z, and those who are looking for a temporary stay during home renovation or relocation can now take advantage of the beyond thoughtful Long Stay Packages at Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong.  With the unbeatable rate of HK$ 2,240 nett for 7 nights (HK$320 per night) and HK$8,800 for 30 nights (HK$293 per night), guests can immerse themselves in a cozy furnished room that comes with a myriad of privileges like freshly prepared grab-n-go breakfast daily, weekly laundry and housekeeping services, free coffee and tea, 200Mbps Premium WiFi, free use of gym facilities, and the convenience of a vibrant hub just an 8-minute walk to Causeway Bay or Wanchai MTR Stations.

Urban Residence for the Young and Families

Being a 100% smoke-free and EarthCheck Silver Certified green hotel, Cosmo Hotel, nestled in the heart of the lively metropolis right next to the Happy Valley Racecourse, provides a personal residence for the young and hip crowd who yearn for an escape, as well as loving couples and young, growing families. 

 

Both 7-night & 30-night Long Stay Packages include the following benefits:

  • Daily Grab-and-Go breakfast for two
  • Weekly laundry service (up to 7 lbs. per bag)
  • Weekly full housekeeping service
  • Free use of gym facilities
  • In-room Premium WiFi (up to 200 Mbps and 6 devices at a time)
  • Free coffee and tea


Guaranteed City Convenience in Cosmo Hotel’s Neighbourhood

Long-stay guests can easily experience living in the heart of the city with just a suitcase and a worry-free mind. Located just a short walk away from Causeway Bay and Wanchai which are filled with mega shopping malls, renowned restaurants and local eateries, convenience stores, bars, and many more, Cosmo Hotel has it all covered for people who are looking for a comfortable and hassle-free extended stay.

 

These packages are available for bookings till 31 December 2021. * 

 

Click here to book the above packages.

 

Cosmo Hotel is owned and managed by Dorsett Hospitality International. The hotel has increased safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its guests and staff.  For details on the hotel’s safety and hygiene protocols, please click here.

 

*Terms and conditions apply.  For details, please refer to the hotel website.


About Cosmo Hotel, Hong Kong

The 4-star boutique Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong is situated between Wan Chai and Causeway Bay just opposite the Hong Kong Stadium and across from Happy Valley racecourse. With a total of 142 rooms, this boutique hotel has a 100% indoor smoke-free policy. All rooms are color coded orange, yellow, or green with sizes ranging from 15 to 83 sq.m. Free high-speed WiFi is available in all rooms and public areas in the hotel. A mere 8 minutes’ walk from the hotel is Causeway Bay subway station and Times Square shopping mall. Breeze on the 5/F offers free coffee, tea, fruit, and snacks. The Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong is an EarthCheck Silver Certified Green Hotel and is managed by Dorsett Hospitality International. For more details, please visit www.cosmohotel.com.hk.

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M1 to Offer the All-New iPhone 13 Line-Up with Orders Starting on 24 September

Hyped for the new iPhone 13 line-up just announced? With the unveiling of the latest iPhone models, M1 ensures customers can get any of the 4 variants at prices to beat. M1’s exclusive mobile plan promotions and bundle deals offer customers hyper-personalised solutions, with a base plan, 6 flexible mobile add-ons, and complimentary exclusives, including $100 off handsets for existing Bespoke Flexi subscribers. Starting from September 24, 2021, customers will be able to order the new handset with Bespoke plans to pair.

 

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 27 September 2021 – With the official iPhone 13 launch announced by Apple, M1 Limited goes full throttle by accepting orders online and in-stores. Staying true to its promise of delivering the latest mobile phones, the network provider in Singapore makes available the best line-up of all 4 models of iPhone 13 – iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. With the line-up now up for grabs, M1 differentiates itself with personalised Bespoke mobile plans and 7 corporate plans at unbeatable prices.    

 



Snazzy Upgrades Delivering Massive Leaps in Performance

 

Packed with innovative features such as its capacity to support M1’s ultra-fast 5G speeds, users can get a taste of the 5G standalone experience that they’ve been waiting for in multiple locations throughout Singapore! Further pushing the needle for experience-driven use, M1 customers can not only relish True 5G with the 5Go Plus Booster Pack but also get a free 5G SIM Card when they order today! With free registration, SIM Card, and delivery offered as part of the telecommunications service provider’s online exclusive, customers can get the phone they want on their own terms.

 

Ultimate Freedom with Flexible Mobile Plans

 

At M1, customers benefit from optimal flexibility with a range of Bespoke plans. Boasting all 4 iPhone 13 models with varying internal capacities, Apple fans can get their hands on these latest line-up additions at unbeatable prices. Additional mobile data, talktime, and SMS are also easily accessible with affordable plan add-ons.

 

Your New Superpower with M1

 

Make any iPhone 13 model your new superpower, and enjoy free Unlimited Weekend Data and Caller Number Display for 3 months when you sign-up with M1. Order the latest Apple release at M1 for other fantastic perks and unmatched discounts. Be one of the first to revel in the magnificence of this line-up and unrivalled deals with availability on 24 September, 2021. Head in-store or online today for more information on pricing and data plans!

 

For more details on Apple products, please visit https://www.apple.com/.

About M1

M1, a subsidiary of Keppel Corporation, is Singapore’s first digital network operator, providing a suite of communications services, including mobile, fixed line, and fibre offerings to over two million customers.

Since the launch of its commercial services in 1997, M1 has achieved many firsts – becoming one of the first operators to be awarded one of Singapore’s two nationwide 5G standalone network licences, being the first operator to offer nationwide 4G service, ultra-high-speed fixed broadband, fixed voice, and other services on the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network (NGNBN).

M1’s mission is to drive transformation and evolution in Singapore’s telecommunications landscape through cutting-edge technology and its made-to-measure offerings. For more information, visit www.m1.com.sg.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m1limited

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/m1-limited

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m1.sg

Twitter: https://twitter.com/m1singapore

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British Council launches Making Matters, China Design Challenge

An open call to Chinese university students in Mainland China and the UK to explore circular design

BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach – 27 September 2021 – The British Council launched Making Matters, China Design Challenge. Themed “fall in love with the future through circular design”, the Challenge aims to discover young creative talents and to facilitate an exchange of dialogue around circular design. The Challenge is part of Making Matters, sponsored by IM Motors and co-developed by Manchester Metropolitan University and Young Green Tech. Chinese university students in Mainland China and the UK are invited to apply by 8 November 2021 through WeChat account Younggreentech.

 

Making Matters was launched in 2018 by the British Council with an aim to explore how principles of the circular economy can be a catalyst for creativity, collaboration and regenerative thinking within architecture, design and fashion practice through its multi-disciplinary programme. Circular design involves creating products and services that minimise the use of resource inputs and the creation of waste, pollution and carbon emissions to result in less waste and more value added to the ecosystem. Open to Chinese students in universities in Mainland China and the UK, Making Matters, China Design Challenge encourages students to rethink the role of design today and how to create positive change through circular design.

 

Eligible applicants can apply individually or form a team of up to 6 members to submit a proposal outlining an issue or concern that their circular design addresses by 8 November 2021. The judging panel will evaluate the proposals based on the following criteria in two phases:

  • Social impact – applicants’ sense of social responsibility and concern for global challenges, with the ambition to make positive change through circular design
  • Communication – applicants’ ability to express their ideas, present their project and communicate with mentors and judges
  • Academic performance – applicant’s understanding of circular design and how they can adapt a circular approach through their proposal
  • Potential, feasibility and relation – feasibility of the proposed idea to materialise in real life and its potential for further development, as well as it’s relevancy to the community or the planet
  • Critical thinking – applicants’ ability to think critically and logically
  • Innovation – applicants’ ability to develop innovative product, provide creative solutions, or conduct meaningful research with a circular design practice
  • Achievement and improvement – applicants’ ability to make progress through newly acquired knowledge and skills, as well as deepen understanding and change perception

30 semi-finalists will be shortlisted on 15 November 2021 and invited for an in-person presentation in Shanghai. 15 finalists will be selected to enter the second stage. In April 2022 for the final presentation in Beijing, one grand champion and 4 runners-up will be announced. The grand champion and runners-up will receive a prize of CNY 24,000 (~GBP 2,210/ USD 3,720) and CNY 12,000 (~GBP 1,350/ USD 1,860) respectively, with an internship opportunity with IM Motors, Young Green Tech and other supporting organisations. A documentary will be produced to record all the finalists’ projects.

 

While the semi-finalists will be selected by the organisers, a judging panel will be responsible to select 15 finalists. Details of the judges will be announced in due course.

Rehana Mughal, Director Arts China at British Council and Counsellor (Culture and the Arts) at Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy said, “Making Matters is all about supporting emerging talents from the world of design, giving them the opportunity to showcase innovation, creativity and solutions to reduce our impact on the environment. Climate Change is one of the biggest shared challenges we all face, and all of us can make a difference in reducing our impact on the environment. We hope that through this exciting collaboration, rising stars of design can benefit from international collaborations and partnership needs to take their ideas from the drawing board to reality.”

For further details on the Making Matters, China Design Challenge, please visit  https://www.britishcouncil.cn/en/programmes/arts/making-matters

 

Making Matters, China Design Challenge

Organiser: British Council

Strategic partner: IM Motors

Co-organisers: Manchester Metropolitan University and Young Green Tech (YGT) 

Programme portal: https://www.britishcouncil.cn/en/programmes/arts/making-matters  

British Council WeChat ‘bc-china’ and ‘UK_NOW’

British Council Weibo @英国大使馆文化教育处, @艺述英国

 

Strategic Partner:

IM Motors

IM Motors – Spearheading the Intelligent Mobility.

Jointly founded by SAIC Motor, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Group and Alibaba Group on December 25, 2020. A hi-tech company leveraging big data from consumer engagement to drive innovations of green and intelligent mobility. A pioneer in redefining the relationship between consumers and enterprises in the era of artificial intelligence.

 

Co-organisers:

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University is a great modern university, in a great global city, here to make an impact on Manchester, our nation and beyond, with a driving ambition to discover and disseminate knowledge, and make higher education accessible and beneficial to all those with the passion and ability to succeed.  We work closely with our city, with business, the community and our academic peers – locally, nationally and internationally – to be inventive and creative, generate great opportunities, and enable our students, colleagues and everyone whose lives we touch to make an impact.

 

Young Green Tech (YGT) 

YGT is an exchange program that empowers young creators and doers to create transformative solutions. YGT aims to encourage the youth generation to use innovative methods and ideas to propose solutions to the environmental challenges we face. Every year, we select the most potential and innovative youth environmental protection business projects from all over the world, and help them succeed through mentor guidance, public display, in-depth training and docking investment, so as to cultivate young environmental protection entrepreneurs who changed the world and produce greater social demonstration effect.

About the British Council

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We build connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. In 2019-2020 we reached over 75 million people directly and 758 million people overall including online, broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934 we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body. We receive a 14.5 per cent core funding grant from the UK government.

www.britishcouncil.org

Please visit our official website in Chinese for detailed programme.


We will update our programme on daily basis through our social media accounts, please stay tuned with us on:

Weibo @英国大使馆文化教育处 @艺述英国

Wechat

bc-china (英国大使馆文化教育处)

UK_NOW (艺述英国)

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Taskforce Warns of Fake Covid-19 Rapid Test Kits

Rapid antigen test for Covid-19

The Lao National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has urged residents to be cautious of fake or ineffective Covid-19 rapid test kits.

Thongkhankham Market Closes for Disinfection

Thongkhankham Market Closes for Disinfection
Thongkhankham Market

Authorities in Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Capital have ordered the closure of Thongkhankham Market after Covid infections were reported.

StashAway MENA Introduces Thematic Portfolios

DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach – 27 September 2021 – StashAway has launched Thematic Portfolios. StashAway’s Thematic Portfolios include three themes: Technology Enablers, The Future of Consumer Tech, and Healthcare Innovation. The portfolios feature ETFs from some of the world’s top fund managers, including ARK Invest, iShares, Global X, and VanEck.

 

Since 2018, the amount of assets in thematic funds globally have grown at an annual rate of 37%. In 2020 alone, assets in thematic funds grew by 77%. And not only are thematic investments growing in popularity, but they’re also eclipsing traditional equity sectors: thematic portfolios have accounted for nearly 40% of all equity fund net sales since 2017.*

 

What makes StashAway’s Thematic Portfolios different from any other thematic offering available to both retail and institutional investors is its risk management feature: Investors select the downside they’re willing to accept in a given year, and then the StashAway platform maximises the thematic exposure as much as possible within those risk constraints. “This gives investors the access to thematic investing without the risk inherent with thematic investing,” says StashAway Co-founder and CIO, Freddy Lim. The remaining non-thematic assets in a portfolio are there to manage risk. “We call these non-thematic assets ‘balancing assets’, and their role in our Thematic Portfolios is just as important as the thematic assets.”

 

“One key strategy to building wealth is to diversify the investments where you can capture opportunities. We’re thrilled to deliver a product that both benefits our clients’ long-term investment strategies and is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the industries investors believe will have the greatest impact in the future,” shares Ramzi Khleif, General Manager MENA.

 

 

*https://www.ftadviser.com/investments/2021/07/30/thematic-investing-grows-by-77-per-cent-in-2020/

About the themes

Technology Enablers includes subthemes such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, robotics, and semiconductors – it’s technology that consumers don’t see but that enables new technologies to transform the world.

The Future of Consumer Technology invests in technology that everyday consumers use: e-commerce, fintech, gaming, Internet, mobility, and social media.

Healthcare Innovation is about investing in the technologies that can not only improve but even change the way people stay healthy, get treatment, and recover. This portfolio gives investors exposure to biotech, genomics, and pharmaceuticals, such as smart beds and software used for genome sequencing.

About StashAway

StashAway is a digital wealth manager that offers investment portfolios and wealth management solutions for both retail and accredited investors and operates in Singapore, Malaysia, the Middle East and North Africa, Hong Kong, and Thailand.

As of January 2021, the company surpassed $1 billion USD in assets under management. It achieved this milestone faster than it took the world’s largest digital wealth managers, Betterment and Wealthfront, to reach the same milestone. In 2020, StashAway was recognised as a Technology Pioneer by The World Economic Forum and a Top 10 LinkedIn Startup.


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StashAway Introduces Thematic Portfolios

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 27 September 2021 – StashAway has launched Thematic Portfolios. StashAway’s Thematic Portfolios include three themes: Technology Enablers, The Future of Consumer Tech, and Healthcare Innovation. The portfolios feature ETFs from some of the world’s top fund managers, including ARK Invest, iShares, Global X, and VanEck.

 

Since 2018, the amount of assets in thematic funds globally have grown at an annual rate of 37%. In 2020 alone, assets in thematic funds grew by 77%. And not only are thematic investments growing in popularity, but they’re also eclipsing traditional equity sectors: thematic portfolios have accounted for nearly 40% of all equity fund net sales since 2017.*

 

What makes StashAway’s Thematic Portfolios different from any other thematic offering available to both retail and institutional investors is its risk management feature: Investors select the downside they’re willing to accept in a given year, and then the StashAway platform maximises the thematic exposure as much as possible within those risk constraints. “This gives investors the access to thematic investing without the risk inherent with thematic investing,” says StashAway Co-founder and CIO, Freddy Lim. The remaining non-thematic assets in a portfolio are there to manage risk. “We call these non-thematic assets ‘balancing assets’, and their role in our Thematic Portfolios is just as important as the thematic assets.”

 

“We’re excited to offer new investment opportunities to our clients. The promising innovations that make up these portfolios take time to reach mass adoption. So, it’s important for investors to have a long-term mindset when investing in Thematic Portfolios,” shares Amanda Ong, Country Manager of StashAway Singapore.

 

 

*https://www.ftadviser.com/investments/2021/07/30/thematic-investing-grows-by-77-per-cent-in-2020/


About the themes

Technology Enablers includes subthemes such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, robotics, and semiconductors – it’s technology that consumers don’t see but that enables new technologies to transform the world.

The Future of Consumer Technology invests in technology that everyday consumers use: e-commerce, fintech, gaming, Internet, mobility, and social media.

Healthcare Innovation is about investing in the technologies that can not only improve but even change the way people stay healthy, get treatment, and recover. This portfolio gives investors exposure to biotech, genomics, and pharmaceuticals, such as smart beds and software used for genome sequencing.

About StashAway

StashAway is a digital wealth manager that offers investment portfolios and wealth management solutions for both retail and accredited investors and operates in Singapore, Malaysia, the Middle East and North Africa, Hong Kong, and Thailand.

As of January 2021, the company surpassed $1 billion USD in assets under management. It achieved this milestone faster than it took the world’s largest digital wealth managers, Betterment and Wealthfront, to reach the same milestone. In 2020, StashAway was recognised as a Technology Pioneer by The World Economic Forum and a Top 10 LinkedIn Startup.


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