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Philanthropic mission to end childhood pneumonia – Charles Monat Associates (CMA) marks 50th anniversary announcing partnership with global charity Save the Children

  • 5-year partnership will improve millions of lives through significant investments in healthcare, sanitation, clean water and other basic amenities
  • CMA and Save the Children will combine knowledge, expertise and resources to combat global health crisis starting in Indonesia, China and Bangladesh

Hong Kong – Media OutReach – 8 March 2021 Charles Monat Associates (CMA), a global pioneer in providing wealth planning and life insurance solutions, today marked its 50th anniversary with the announcement of a philanthropic partnership with Save the Children, a leading humanitarian organization that champions the rights and interests of children worldwide, to end childhood pneumonia.

Established in 1971, CMA has become an industry leader preserving the wealth of more than 8,000 clients from 50 countries, and placed more than US$40 billion worth of solutions during this 50-year tenure. Inspired by the central tenant of its business — legacy planning — CMA has launched its philanthropic mission to create lasting, systemic change for generations to come. As part of this mission, CMA will work with Save the Children over the next five years to improve the lives of millions of children through significant investments in healthcare, sanitation, clean water, and other basic amenities.

Speaking on this landmark occasion, Yves Guélat, Group CEO of CMA, said: “For 50 years, Charles Monat Associates has been a trailblazer and trusted advisor in the wealth planning industry — a quiet achiever. But leaving a legacy is more than just wealth; it is the values you inspire in others to create meaningful change that can be passed down from generation to generation. This partnership is a significant milestone that is fuelled by a desire to elevate society and ensure its continuity. It is our commitment to drive true transformation and long-lasting change as we move forward with our 50-year legacy, which is why we’re delighted to be working with Save the Children.”


Pneumonia is the number 1 infectious cause of preventable child deaths, claiming the lives of more than 800,000 children a year. Based on shared values and a belief that every child deserves a future, CMA and Save the Children will combine their knowledge, expertise and resources to combat this global health crisis, starting in Indonesia, China and Bangladesh. The partnership aims to reach out to at least 1.5 million children below the age of five through extending the accessibility of healthcare, enhancing living conditions and increasing the number of trained medical personnel.


Charles Monat, Chairman and Founder of CMA, said: I started the company in a small shared office in Hong Kong with a handful of clients. Now we are a global leader in providing life insurance services to some of the world’s wealthiest. Reflecting on this major milestone, we have proved our mettle and continued our success during some of the most historical and challenging events of our time.


“As we build on our legacy, we have a responsibility to give back to our communities and establish a more humane society for the next generation. Our journey with Save the Children has just begun, but together we plan to touch as many lives as possible and tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.”


Perry Yeatman, Head of Corporate at Save the Children U.S., said: “We are incredibly grateful that Charles Monat Associates is supporting Save the Children’s commitment to end childhood pneumonia, which kills a child every 39 seconds globally. Our projects spanning across Indonesia, China and Bangladesh will help save lives, preventing and treating pneumonia in children who live in underserved communities — because every child deserves a healthy start in life.”


CMA operates across Asia with a strong presence in Mainland China and operations in the Middle East, Europe and North America. CMA has an agile team of on-the-ground experts who understand the nuances of each market. Over the next 20 years there will be a seismic transition of wealth between generations, with many being chronically underinsured. This has the potential to create significant problems for portfolio valuation and taxation if not addressed and planned for early. With five decades of experience and expertise, CMA has a deep understanding of what lies ahead and how best to help its clients navigate this increasingly complex landscape.


About Charles Monat Associates

Charles Monat Associates (CMA) is a leading global insurance broker with more than 200 professionals operating in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Switzerland, Miami, Kuala Lumpur, and Liechtenstein. Founded in 1971 by Charles S. Monat, the company has established a reputation as Asia’s most trusted premier consultancy. With 50 years of experience, CMA delivers world class expertise in liquidity planning and wealth transfer for Ultra-High-Net-Worth and High-Net-Worth individuals, families and businesses. For more information, visit www.monat.com.

Oticon More™ – The World’s First Hearing Aid Giving the Brain the Full Perspective

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 8 March 2021 – This year Oticon launches a new, revolutionary hearing aid called Oticon More™, which is the world’s first hearing aid with an on-board Deep Neural Network (DNN) that allows users to hear all relevant sounds. Oticon More™ is powered by an entirely new chipset, Polaris™, boasting an eightfold increase in memory and twice the processing power compared to the previous generation, Velox S™. The new Oticon More™ makes use of the new BrainHearing™ technology to provide users access to clear sound scenes in which the meaningful sounds are in balance and stand out from the background.

Otic is the exclusive distributor of Oticon hearing aids brand in Hong Kong. Oticon is one of the world’s leading hearing aid manufacturers and has over 100 years of history in the industry. Otic understands the everyday needs of modern hearing aid users. Otic’s hearing aids and accessories take sound quality to the next level so that clients can hear better with less listening effort. Oticon’s dedication to research and development enables the brand to pioneer new standards and significantly advance Otic’s portfolio of hearing solutions to improve the lives of hearing aid users in the past decade.

Oticon More™ – An Award-Winning Hearing Aid

Oticon More™ is the next level in the evolution of advanced hearing aid technology, featuring DNN. The intelligent DNN mimics the human brain. It is trained with 12 million real-life sound scenes to give the brain more of the information it needs to decipher the intricate details of sound, so that hearing aid users can better focus on what matters to them without losing track of the meaningful sounds happening around them. With the innovations of this groundbreaking technology, Oticon More™ has won two 2021 Customers Electronics Associaton (CES) Innovation Awards. CES is the most influential tech event in the world. It is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products. Oticon More™ was named an honouree in two highly competitive categories: Health & Wellness and Wearable Technologies.

Otic Hearing & Speech Centre – Servicing Hong Kong For 16 years

Otic Hearing & Speech Centre (Otic), with commitment to putting the needs of “People First”, has been one of the leading hearing healthcare companies in Hong Kong, servicing Hong Kong for 16 years. The brand is committed to offer clients the most professional hearing healthcare services and the best support for their hearing needs, in the hope of bringing better quality of life. To make customized hearing care more accessible for all, Otic now has a total of eight well-equipped hearing centres operating in convenient locations across the city, staffed by experienced audiologists and supporting staff.

Otic provides comprehensive, professional hearing services, including hearing assessment, hearing aid fitting and earmould production. The brand is constantly on the move to modernize its business with technology and enhance customer experience.

  • PC based audiometry is now in operation in all centres, providing a centralized and consistent interface for hearing test data. This enhances diagnosis efficiency and accuracy for the benefit of clients, no matter which centre they visit.
  • The revolutionary 3D printing technology in earmould production has been implemented in a laboratory setting, allowing increased accuracy while cutting down production time.
  • A team of calibration experts has been set up to provide high standard calibration services for audiometric instrumentation, servicing doctors and hearing clinics. Otic guarantees that each calibration is accomplished to the highest standards using state-of-the-art testing equipment in a controlled environment. It is important that audiometric equipment is calibrated and tested regularly in order to guarantee reliable and traceable readings.

Community Involvement

Otic also plays an active role in giving back to the communities. The band fully supports Otic Foundation outreach activities and conducts a variety of seminars to promote hearing health and raise public awareness of the importance of hearing care. Also, the brand sponsors Otic Foundation with over 100 hearing aids annually for the “Good Ear Free Hearing Aid Assistance Program” to assist the financially disadvantaged hearing-impaired community.

Otic promises to deliver the best when it comes to hearing services. The brand aims to offer clients the greatest outcomes to best support their hearing needs. For more information, please visit Otic’s official website https://www.otichearing.com/, or feel free to contact +852 3188-9269 to learn more.

Two New Covid-19 Cases Confirmed in Laos

Covid-19 update in Laos

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control announced today that Laos has confirmed two new cases of Covid-19.

63,000 Unemployed in Laos During Covid-19 Pandemic

Lao government mulls unemployment package
Lao laborers return home to Champasack Province from work in Thailand.

Laos has an estimated 63,000 unemployed, including those already in the country and migrant workers who have returned to Laos due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN Presents “3.11 – Ten Years On,” a Collection of New and Encore Programs to Commemorate 10-Year Anniversary of the Largest Earthquake Ever Recorded in Japan

TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 5 March 2021 – NHK WORLD-JAPAN, the English-language international service of Japan’s sole public broadcaster, NHK, today announced it will present a collection of premiere and encore programming to mark the 10-year anniversary the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011, which spurred a tsunami, a meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, and mass destruction along Japan’s east coast. The programming event airs throughout March and April. Descriptions of all programs in “3.11 — 10 Years On”, including multilingual videos (Burmese, Chinese, Indonesian, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese) are available on this special web page

One of the highlights is the international TV premiere of Ken Watanabe – A Copassionate View: The Decade Since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Japanese Hollywood star Ken Watanabe (“Last Samurai”, “Batman Begins”, “Godzilla”, “Transformers”) raised international attention for the disaster and has listened to the stories of more than 20,000 people in the past decade. The documentary follows the actor as he visits the communities most affected by the disaster and gets to know its victims. The program airs Saturday, March 6. (UTC)

Another international TV premiere, Generation March 11: Their 10 Years Journey, tells the stories and follows the progress of the lives of children born in the disaster areas. Part of the anniversary programming is also a new documentary on one of Japan’s most prolific and award-winning stop-motion animation artists, Tomoyasu Murata, and his work commemorating the victims of the disaster, broadcast as a special edition of the Anime Supernova series.

Among the encore programs marking the 10-year anniversary of the disaster is 3/11-The Tsunami, a two-part documentary that made its international broadcast premiere in January 2021. (Thai subtitles available.) (Indonesian subtitles available.) The series combines footage from NHK camera crews with mobile phone and other video captured by citizens who were on scene during and after the earthquake and tsunami, and the country’s recovery efforts of the following year.

About NHK WORLD-JAPAN

NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) is Japan’s sole public broadcaster, operating the nation’s largest domestic and international television network. In Japan, NHK broadcasts six TV channels including 4K and 8K along with three radio stations. NHK also transmits two international television channels, NHK WORLD-JAPAN (English, HD, 24/7) and NHK WORLD PREMIUM (Japanese, HD, 24/7), as well as international radio services in 18 languages. NHK WORLD-JAPAN reaches over 380 million households in 160 countries and regions via local satellite and cable TV providers. Online live streaming and VOD (video-on-demand) services through the free mobile app and the website, give viewers access to NHK WORLD-JAPAN anywhere and anytime. You can also connect through Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. Presenting an extensive range of Asia-centered programming, NHK WORLD-JAPAN is your window to Japan, Asia, and the rest of the world. For more details, visit nhk.jp/world.

Galaxy Entertainment Group Continues Expansion with The Development of The Legendary Raffles at Galaxy Macau

New All-Suite Tower at The Galaxy Resort Has Topped Off; Looks To Raise The Bar with Heritage Luxury Brand, Curated Digital Art, Bespoke Dining Experiences and Exclusive Entertainment

 

MACAU SAR – Media OutReach – 5 March 2021 – Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”), one of the world’s leading integrated resorts, hospitality and entertainment companies, is pleased to announce the signing of a collaboration with Accor for Raffles, the legendary brand that has set the standard in luxury hospitality for more than 130 years. Galaxy Macau™, a world-class luxury integrated resort will welcome the iconic brand with the addition and opening of an exclusive all-suite tower, Raffles at Galaxy Macau in the second half of 2021.

The stunning Raffles at Galaxy Macau exterior

Raffles at Galaxy Macau, featuring approximately 450 suites, is the latest chapter in the storied history of the legendary Raffles brand and will soon introduce a new level of sophistication and refinement to Macau. Since 1887, the brand has been synonymous with the very best of luxury travel and experiences while defining the essence of thoughtful, personal and discreet service. Each Raffles hotel across the globe tells its own unique story while staying true to the brand’s rich history in the most relevant and modern ways, and Raffles at Galaxy Macau seeks to elevate the customized guest experience.


Located on the resort’s east promenade, Raffles at Galaxy Macau is a stunning architectural landmark featuring a glass airbridge connecting the two towers on every floor. The design of each suite draws inspiration from a modern palazzo, with a selection of suites even featuring their own private pools and gardens, and also a small number of unique loft suites featuring double-storey windows. The famed Raffles butlers, renowned for their thoughtful and discreet service, will personally deliver a level of enlightened hospitality that is both gracious and intuitive for each and every guest.


In a world first, Raffles at Galaxy Macau will turn its guestrooms into a multi-usage canvas — with Samsung The Frame Hospitality in every room, switching from globally curated art to in-room entertainment features with just one click. This <Art embraces Technology> concept will delight guests with customized experiences and a personalized ambience. Guests who manage to secure these highly sought-after suites in this new luxury tower, may enjoy Raffles’ legendary signature afternoon tea experience or unwind in a secretive twist on the Raffles’ hallmark Long Bar — provenance of the iconic Singapore Sling — where they can sip a new iconic Sling tailored for Macau, or escape to The Glass House for breakfast or an elegant snack to enjoy the outdoors, in an indoor environment. The Glass House, set amidst a Mediterranean-inspired garden, is within a few steps of the Raffles’ private infinity edge pool. Details on a luxury Spa, and a specialty restaurant whispered to be helmed by a multi-Michelin-starred Japanese chef, both located conveniently close to the lobby of this new luxury tower, are still under wraps.


Raffles at Galaxy Macau will offer bespoke comfort and privacy, designed intuitively around the needs of each guest, from thoughtfully tailored relaxation and intimate fine dining to an exciting array of bespoke leisure activities, entertainment and luxury shopping at Galaxy Macau, directly connected to the lobby podium.


Mr. Francis Lui, Vice Chairman of GEG, said, “The Raffles brand and heritage is perfectly complementary to our strategy of delivering greater, elevated experiences, and true to our ‘World Class, Asian Heart’ mantra. This collaboration with Raffles and Accor in the development of Raffles at Galaxy Macau brings yet another differentiated luxury perspective and dimension in GEG’s growing portfolio and estate. Aside from offering more diversity in our luxury accommodations at Galaxy Macau, we expect it will also raise the bar to new heights throughout the region.”


Mr. Gary Rosen, Chief Executive Officer with Accor Greater China, said, “We are incredibly proud to be collaborating with GEG for the Raffles located at Galaxy Macau, the most ultra-luxurious experience in Macau. As a key destination on the global map, Macau is ideal for our next Raffles. The Raffles at Galaxy Macau will invite guests to experience Raffles’ legendary service and impeccable design, offering an oasis of luxury, glamour and adventure in one of the world’s most exciting destinations — it will no doubt become the preferred choice for the most discerning guests.”



Mr. Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor meets with Dr. Lui Che Woo, Chairman of GEG


Mr. Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer with Accor, said, “This collaboration with GEG marks an important milestone for Raffles Hotels & Resorts and creates a stunning addition to the excitement in Macau. As a future flagship of Accor’s luxury portfolio, we are confident that Raffles at Galaxy Macau will exceed our guests’ expectations.”


As one of the world’s leading integrated resorts, hospitality and entertainment companies, GEG offers the largest collection of luxury hotels in Macau — StarWorld Hotel, Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, and Andaz Macau to be unveiled in the second half of 2021. The arrival of Raffles at Galaxy Macau will further solidify Galaxy Macau’s leading role as a highly sought-after leisure integrated resort destination. Guests who stay at the Raffles at Galaxy Macau will also have easy access to more than 1.1 million square meters of one-stop entertainment, shopping, dining and leisure attractions within the resort.


As Raffles at Galaxy Macau prepares to open, GEG is creating a wide range of new job opportunities for the community. Beyond offering internal transfer positions to current GEG team members, local residents will also be given first priority for employment.


In 1887, the first Raffles Hotel opened in Singapore and since then, has set the standard in hospitality for luxury hotels throughout the world. The Raffles brand is renowned for introducing private butlers, the creation of the Singapore Sling and its enduring, legendary service. Raffles at Galaxy Macau joins 15 distinctive and ultra-luxurious hotels meticulously built in prestigious locations throughout its 133 years of history including Shenzhen and Hainan in Greater China along with Paris, Istanbul, Dubai, Warsaw, Jakarta, Seychelles and other world-renowned destinations. Queen Elizabeth II, Charlie Chaplin, Elizabeth Taylor and many more illustrious celebrities who have stayed with Raffles over the years, add even more color to the legend of the brand.


AOC named as no.1 in Gaming Monitors worldwide in 2020

For a second consecutive year, AOC has been ranked no.1 in the increasingly competitive gaming-monitor market

 

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 March 2021 – Gaming monitor specialist AOC has again been named by IDC as the global market-share leader in gaming monitors*. This impressive achievement validates AOC’s ability to tune into the design, innovation, aesthetic and performance needs that are demanded by today’s and tomorrow’s gaming generation. In particular, it consolidates AOC’s strong and consistent brand alignment with the aspirations of a new generation of gaming enthusiasts, at all skill levels.

Meeting fierce industry competition, AOC has successfully developed and marketed monitor models that answer customer requirements at all levels, from casual gamers to full-blooded esports experts, from leisure to professional. Cutting-edge design, leading performance, and cleverly conceived features all play key roles in how AOC is leading the gaming monitor pack, whether it’s for entry-, medium-, or high-level gamers. Its 2020 collaboration with renowned Porsche Design to create the PD27 monitor, a perfect fusion of form and function, was a perfect illustration of this, while the striking AG273FXR ‘Pink Power‘ Agon monitor dared to challenge design boundaries while fostering empowerment among its gaming audience.

AOC’s drive to work in sync with current performance trends has resulted in higher refresh rates, now up to a whopping 360Hz, larger panel sizes, 1000R curvature, mini-LED backlighting, and, in answer to increasing demand, “Super Wide” and “Ultra Wide” (21:9 and 32:9) monitors. Add in all the benefits of the 240Hz refresh rates selected in many models and Nvidia G-SYNC Ultimate and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro anti-tearing technologies and it is clear to see users get the very best gaming experience. Positive peer reviews across the board in trade and consumer publications have been further evidence of the fundamental success of AOC’s market and product strategy. With AOC carrying off prestigious design awards such as RedDot Design Awards in 2020, the strategy is clearly working.

Said Kevin Wu, General Manager of MMD Singapore, “We feel this achievement is a significant recognition of the design and brand excellence that we strive to maintain, even in a situation where this high-growth sector has been given an unexpected boost by the pandemic. Populations worldwide looked for answers to the boredom of being forced to stay home, while many also needed to invest in new equipment for Working from Home (WFH). Going forward, we are determined to continue our leadership role in this hugely competitive field.”

As evidence of AOC’s success in meeting its audiences’ needs, the company launched its own highly popular ‘AOC Masters Tournament‘ esports event in Asia in 2020, quickly gaining an enthusiastic online following, with tens of thousands of participants and followers tracking the fortunes of the esports teams as they battled for the inaugural Masters crown. In this space, AOC further enhanced its brand recognition through collaborations with champion esports teams such as G2 and RNG as well as a long-term event partnership with Redbull and collaboration with the IeSF (International Esports Federation).

Continued Kevin Wu, “AOC’s ongoing advancements in monitor technologies have been key to our market successes, and we’re particularly proud of some of the high-end monitor ranges that we’ve launched, such as the premium Agon4, the Porsche Design collaboration, and the G3 Series. These will provide benchmark platforms for our efforts to consolidate our current market position in gaming monitors, with ongoing success a real goal, as we continue to listen and work with the gaming community, and in particular its new members, globally.”

*Source: IDC Quarterly Gaming Tracker – Gaming Monitor 2020Q4 (≥100Hz)

About Agon:

To match the increasing demand for a competitive edge and top-tier performance, AOC launched Agon — AOC’s specialist gaming monitor brand. Named after the Ancient Greek word for “struggle” or “contest”, the Agon brand represents AOC’s engagement with the world of gaming. In addition to embracing new technologies, we’ve put our money where our mouth is by sponsoring many leading eSports events and teams — actively driving the emergence of gaming as the global profession it has become today. Whether you’re an eSports professional or an aspiring home gamer, Agon’s performance-driven specifications and convenient features will eliminate any obstacle encountered on the path to glory.

About AOC:

Sold in over 120 countries, AOC is a market leader in electronic displays and is positioned to be one of the top global brands in providing the best display technology to users worldwide. With nearly 50 years of experience in market analysis and consumer feedback, AOC is dedicated to designing products that address rising technological trends, as well as the diverse and changing needs of different consumers. Our commitment is emphasized through AOC’s slogan: ‘Vision at Heart’ — at AOC, we’ve kept the hearts of our users in our vision, and we’ve kept their vision in our heart. Find out more about AOC at www.aocmonitorap.com

7-SELECT Collaborates with PABLO, the Cheese Tart Bakery from Japan, To Launch 5 Brand-New Cheese-Inspired Delights

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 5 March 2021 – Many of us are big cheese fans and cheese-based desserts are all the rage at the moment. In this update, 7-Eleven’s own brand 7-SELECT is collaborating with PABLO, the renowned cheese tart bakery from Shinsaibashi in Osaka, to launch a series of exclusive, limited-edition crossover items. We are proud to present five brand-new 7-SELECT x PABLO creations inspired by PABLO’s signature cheese tart including Cheese Bread, Cheese Swiss Roll Cake, Cheese and Mango Flavour Mousse Cake, Apricot Jelly and Cheese Cream Puff, and Apricot Jelly and Cheese Cream Roll Cake. You can now enjoy the unforgettable cream cheese taste of this must-try Japanese souvenir right on your doorstep anytime, anywhere at 7-Eleven!

For more details, please refer to the below table:

Lusciously Creamy

7-SELECT x PABLO Cheese Bread

($10)

This soft and fluffy bun is made using 100% Japanese flour. With every bite, you’ll love its smooth and rich cream cheese filling. It tastes even better warmed up!

Made in Japan

7-SELECT x PABLO Cheese Swiss Roll Cake

($13)

A swirl of cream cheese runs through this featherlight swiss roll cake that is made using 100% Japanese flour. Savour the combination of the sponge’s buttery flavour and the slightly salty taste of cream cheese.

Tastes as Good as it Looks!

7-SELECT x PABLO Cheese & Mango Flavour Mousse Cake ($23)

This adorably cute mousse cake is shaped just like a cartoonish chunk of cheese. Totally Instaworthy, it boasts perfectly balanced mango and rich cream cheese flavours that are a pure delight to the senses!

Made in Japan

7-SELECT x PABLO Apricot Jelly and Cheese Cream Puff

($15)

These custardy puffs are filled with PABLO’s signature cream cheese and a sweet yet slightly sharp apricot jelly – a simply sensational combination of flavours!

Made in Japan

7-SELECT x PABLO Apricot Jelly and Cheese Cream Roll Cake ($15)

The appearance of this soft and custardy dessert takes inspiration from PABLO’s iconic cheese tart. The rich and smooth cheese-flavoured cake is topped off with apricot jelly, so both mouth-wateringly sweet and tangy.

The above prices are valid from 3 – 16 Mar 2021. Prices may change without prior notice. The product price at the store shall prevail.