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Spackman Media Group Artist Wi Ha-Joon Of Squid Game To Appear On NBC’s THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON

  • Wi Ha-joon of Spackman Media Group, Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo and Jeong Ho-yeon, who headlined in highly popular Netflix original Korean series, SQUID GAME, invited to NBC’s THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON
  • SQUID GAME is the #1 show across over 90 countries including the US and Korea on Netflix

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 October 2021  Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (“Spackman Entertainment Group” or the “Company“and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group“), one of Korea’s leading entertainment production groups, wishes to announce that Wi Ha-joon represented by MSteam Entertainment Co., Ltd. (“MSteam“), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group’s associated company, Spackman Media Group Limited (“Spackman Media Group“), stars in Netflix’s original Korean series, SQUID GAME.  Through his role as Hwang Jun-ho, a policeman in SQUID GAME, Wi Ha-joon has emerged as an internationally recognized actor.

The main cast of SQUID GAME, Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Jeong Ho-yeon and Wi Ha-joon, are set to appear on NBC’s THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, a classic talk show in the United States[1]. It will be broadcast on 7 October 2021 in the US.


THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON previously featured BTS, Black Pink and director of PARASITE, Bong Joon-ho.

As the #1 show across over 90 countries including the US and Korea on Netflix,  SQUID GAME is on track to become Netflix’s biggest series of all time based on a Forbes article[2] and a Vulture report[3] from the US.

According to the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute, Wi Ha-joon of MSteam ranked 3rd place in ‘Analysis of Movie Actor Brand Reputation October 2021 Big Data Analysis’ which was released on 4 Oct 2021.

Other than Wi Ha-joon, MSteam also represents iconic Korean actress Son Ye-jin, who starred in hit romance drama CRASH LANDING ON YOU (2020), and top actress Lee Min-jung who won the Top Excellence Award at the 2020 APAN Star Awards.



[1] ‘Squid Game’ Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Jeong Ho-yeon, Wi Ha-jun to appear on US Fallon Show, https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=214&aid=0001151771, MBC, 4 October 2021

[2] ‘Squid Game’ Is Now The #1 Show In 90 Different Countries, https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2021/10/03/squid-game-is-now-the-1-show-in-90-different-countries/?sh=60eeea1f4d9e, Forbes, 3 October 2021 

[3] Planet Squid Game, https://www.vulture.com/article/planet-squid-game-netflix-biggest-show.html, Vulture, 30 September 2021 

About Spackman Entertainment Group Limited

Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (“SEGL” or the “Company”), and together with its subsidiaries, (the “Group”), founded in 2011 by Charles Spackman, is one of Korea’s leading entertainment production groups. SEGL is primarily engaged in the independent development, production, presentation, and financing of theatrical motion pictures in Korea. According to Variety, Korea was the world’s fourth largest box office market in 2019, behind only North America, China and Japan.

The Group also invests into and produces Korean television dramas. In addition to our content business, we also own equity stakes in entertainment-related companies and film funds that can financially and strategically complement our existing core operations. SEGL is listed on the Catalist of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited under the ticker 40E.

Production Labels

SEGL’s wholly-owned Zip Cinema Co., Ltd. (“Zip Cinema”) is one of the most recognised film production labels in Korea and has originated and produced some of Korea’s most commercially successful theatrical films, consecutively producing 10 profitable movies since 2009 representing an industry leading track record. Recent theatrical releases of Zip Cinema’s motion pictures include some of Korea’s highest grossing and award-winning films such as CRAZY ROMANCE (2019), DEFAULT (2018), MASTER (2016), THE PRIESTS (2015), COLD EYES (2013), and ALL ABOUT MY WIFE (2012). For more information on Zip Cinema, do visit http://zipcine.com

SEGL also owns Novus Mediacorp Co., Ltd. (“Novus Mediacorp”), an investor, presenter, and/or post-theatrical distributor for a total of 79 films (58 Korean and 21 foreign) including ROSE OF BETRAYAL, THE OUTLAWS and SECRETLY, GREATLY, which was one of the biggest box office hits of 2013 starring Kim Soo-hyun of MY LOVE FROM THE STARS, as well as FRIEND 2: THE GREAT LEGACY. In 2012, Novus Mediacorp was also the post-theatrical rights distributor of ALL ABOUT MY WIFE, a top-grossing romantic comedy produced by Zip Cinema. In 2018, THE OUTLAWS, co-presented by Novus Mediacorp broke the all-time highest Video On Demand (“VOD”) sales records in Korea. For more information on Novus Mediacorp, do visit http://novusmediacorp.com.

The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Simplex Films Limited (“Simplex Films”) which is an early stage film production firm. The maiden film of Simplex Films, JESTERS: THE GAME CHANGERS (2019), was released in Korea on 21 August 2019. Simplex Films has several line-up of films including HURRICANE BROTHERS (working title).


The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Take Pictures Pte. Ltd. (“Take Pictures”) which produced STONE SKIPPING (2020) and THE BOX (2021), and shall release GUARDIAN (working title) in 2021 tentatively.


The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Greenlight Content Limited (“Greenlight Content”) which is mainly involved in the business of investing into dramas and movies, as well as providing consulting services for the production of Korean content. Through the acquisition of Greenlight Content, the Group’s first co-produced drama, MY SECRET TERRIUS, starring top Korean star, So Ji Sub, achieved #1 in drama viewership ratings for its time slot and recorded double digits for its highest viewership ratings. Greenlight Content was one of the main investors of MY SECRET TERRIUS.


The Company owns a 20% equity interest in The Makers Studio Co. Ltd., which plans to produce and release four upcoming films, the first of which will be THE ISLAND OF THE GHOST’S WAIL, a comedy horror film.

Our films are theatrically distributed and released in Korea and overseas markets, as well as for subsequent post-theatrical worldwide release in other forms of media, including online streaming, cable TV, broadcast TV, IPTV, video-on-demand, and home video/DVD, etc. We release all of our motion pictures into wide-theatrical exhibition initially in Korea, and then in overseas and ancillary markets.

Talent Representation

The Company holds an effective shareholding interest of 43.88% in Spackman Media Group Limited (“SMGL”). SMGL, a company incorporated in Hong Kong, together with its subsidiaries, is collectively one of the largest entertainment talent agencies in Korea in terms of the number of artists under management, including some of the top names in the Korean entertainment industry. SMGL operates its talent management business through renowned agencies such as MSteam Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Son Ye-jin, Lee Min-jung, Ko Sung-hee), UAA&CO Inc. (Song Hye-kyo, Yoo Ah-in, Park Hyung-sik), Fiftyone K Inc. (So Ji Sub, Ok Taec-yeon), SBD Entertainment Inc. (Son Suk-ku), and Kook Entertainment Co., Ltd. Through these full-service talent agencies in Korea, SMGL represents and guides the professional careers of a leading roster of award-winning actors/actresses in the practice areas of motion pictures, television, commercial endorsements, and branded entertainment. SMGL leverages its unparalleled portfolio of artists as a platform to develop, produce, finance and own the highest quality of entertainment content projects, including theatrical motion pictures, variety shows and TV dramas. This platform also creates and derives opportunities for SMGL to make strategic investments in development stage businesses that can collaborate with SMGL artists. SMGL is an associated company of the Company.

The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Constellation Agency Pte. Ltd. (“Constellation Agency”). Constellation Agency, which owns The P Factory Co., Ltd. (“The P Factory”) and Platform Media Group Co., Ltd. (“PMG”), is primarily involved in the business of overseas agency for Korean artists venturing into the overseas market. The P Factory is an innovative marketing solutions provider specializing in event and branded content production. PMG is a talent management agency which represents and manages the careers of major artists in film, television, commercial endorsements and branded entertainment.

Strategic Businesses

The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Frame Pictures Co., Ltd. (“Frame Pictures”). Frame Pictures is a leader in the movie/drama equipment leasing business in Korea. Established in 2014, Frame Pictures has worked with over 25 top

directors and provided the camera and lighting equipment some of Korea’s most notable drama and movie projects including ITAEWON CLASS (2020), HOW TO BUY A FRIEND (2020), KIM JI-YOUNG, BORN 1982 (2019), FOUR MEN (2019) and ASADAL CHRONICLES (2019).

We also operate a café-lounge called Upper West, in the Gangnam district of Seoul and own a professional photography studio, noon pictures Co., Ltd.

For more details, do visit http://www.spackmanentertainmentgroup.com/

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Incomlend Secures US$60 Million from Fasanara Capital to Launch New Working Capital Solutions Programme for ESG-Focused SMEs

Asia’s First Alternative Financing Initiative Aims to Provide More Growth Opportunities for ESG-Focused SMEs Globally

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 October 2021 – Global invoice financing marketplace, Incomlend, has partnered with European alternative asset manager, Fasanara Capital, to launch a global US$60 million alternative financing programme for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) focused on Environment Social, and Governance (ESG). The new initiative, named Incomlend ESG Invoice Financing Programme, is tailored for SMEs looking to positively impact their communities while continuing to capture new business opportunities and grow their revenue.

SMEs that meet the ESG criteria and pass the financial assessment process can access quick turnaround invoice financing solutions. These solutions improve SMEs’ access to working capital by allowing them to monetise invoices as early as three days following the shipment of their products. This gives them the fiscal agility to capture new revenue opportunities. It will also enable SMEs to hedge themselves from credit risks in today’s volatile global economy.

Incomlend will be assessing the SMEs ESG plan by using established international standards, such as the United Nations (UN) Principles on Business and Human Rights, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and the Paris Agreement. With improved cash flow, SMEs will also have the financial health and resources to make more and bolder ESG-centric changes within their organisation and supply chain. The changes include sourcing socially and environmentally responsible and adopting greener technology to reduce their carbon footprint. This can help SMEs foster greater trust among stakeholders and attract more customers.

 

The new initiative is also Asia’s first ESG-focused structured finance programme. Investors’ interest in ESG and Sustainable Investing has grown substantially over the years. According to the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance, sustainable investment in the US, Canada, Australasia, and Europe has increased by 15% from 2018 to 2020, reaching USD35.3 trillion in value. It comprises more than one-third of all assets under management.

 

In addition, the ESG programme connects institutional investors who are keen to support ESG-centric businesses with socially responsible, sustainable SMEs. It also allows investors to diversify their investments in assets while providing robust and steady returns at a transparent, monitored, and limited risk level.

 

Founded in Singapore, with offices and representation in Europe, India, and Southeast Asia, Dubai and Hong Kong, Incomlend connects SMEs globally with communities of investors, enabling them to finance individual invoices on an exchange platform. Since it started operations in 2016, Incomlend has financed over USD500 million in trades across 50 countries worldwide.

 

Incomlend CEO and Co-founder Morgan Terigi commented:

“We believe that ESG is not a hindrance but an accelerator of SMEs’ growth, and more needs to be done to aid ESG-focused SMEs. Through this joint alternative financing programme with Fasanara Capital, we aim to nurture more responsible companies globally and enable them to grow their business and profitability. We hope these ESG-centric SMEs can become successful role models that their peers emulate, thereby encouraging more businesses to focus on ESG.”

 

Fasanara Capital CEO Francesco Filia commented:

“Incomlend shares our commitment to support ESG-focused enterprises, and we are excited to partner with them to pioneer this new funding instrument. SMEs represent approximately 90% of companies globally and have tremendous collective potential to make a positive impact. With Incomlend’s global reach and proven expertise, we are confident that they can maximise our investment and deliver working capital at scale to the right SMEs to drive meaningful change worldwide.”

 

For more information on Incomlend, please visit https://www.incomlend.com/.

About Incomlend

Incomlend is a global invoice financing marketplace for businesses and private capital. Founded in 2016, the Singapore-based company has processed more than 2,300 transactions and provides invoice finance services in over 50 countries worldwide. As one of the first alternative cross-border trade finance platforms globally, Incomlend enables companies to finance their export invoices by selling them to institutional investors at a discount. For more information, visit www.incomlend.com.

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About Fasanara Capital

Established in 2011, Fasanara Capital is a quantitative fintech investment company authorised and regulated by the FCA, offering access to inventive disruptive products and real-economy impact investment solutions, making extensive use of proprietary financial technology. Fasanara’s unorthodox portfolio construction and unconventional investment strategy is a response to today’s transformational financial markets, away from twin bubbles in public equity and bonds.

ReThink HK Returns to Bring Changes and Impact for a Sustainable Future

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 5 October 2021 – After its debut and huge success in 2020, ReThink HK returns to the city to help businesses accelerate changes towards a more sustainable future. A two-day conference and expo showcase, the event is held in Hall 3 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 5 to 6 October 2021. It aims to unite business leaders, sustainability practitioners and those who research and source new sustainable strategies and solutions in order to achieve circular economy, and push Hong Kong towards a carbon-neutral Hong Kong by 2050.

 

To herald the beginning of the 2nd Edition of ReThink HK, Mr Chris Brown, Founder & Director of Enviroevents (Rethink) HK Ltd, delivered an Opening Welcome to the 2,000 delegates flocking to the event. Mr Wong Kam-sing, GBS, JP, Secretary for the Environment of the HKSAR Government then delivered an Opening Address on “Decarbonising Hong Kong for 2050″. The speech kicked off the two full days of conference programme across six major themes of the 2021 event, including Circular Economy, Cities & Mobility, Decarbonisation, Food & Nature, People & Purpose, and Redefining Value.

 

Combining Forces of Businesses, NGOs and Communities to Create a Sustainable Future

ReThink HK 2021 invited over 300 expert speakers from leading businesses, organisations and institutes to cover more than 120 unique conference sessions, including The Role of Marketing in a Sustainable New World (Darren Chuckry – The Marketing Society, Nellie Chan – Google Hong Kong, Christy Kilmartin – Kontoor Brands, and Will Spencer – Hong Kong Country Club), Defining New Business Leadership – Dialogue with C-level Executives (Simon Ng – Business Environment Council, Patrick Healy – Cathay Pacific Airways Limited and Swire Coca-Cola Limited, Richard Lancaster – CLP Holdings Limited, and Ada Wong – Champion REIT), and Sustainable Development – the New Ambition Powering Hong Kong’s Conglomerates (Eileen Gallaher – BSR, Jonathan Mark Lloyd – Jardine Matheson Limited, Ellie Tang – New World Development Company Limited, and Dr Mark Watson – John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd.).

 

In addition, ReThink HK 2021 features six unique theatres that focus on different ideas related to sustainability, including Sustainable Transformation Theatre (Keynote), BEC Theatre, Change Makers Stage, Sustainable Communities Theatre, Sustainable Partnership Theatre, and Sustainable Resources Theatre to address the sustainability challenges the city is facing.

 

On top of the in-depth topics and theme theatres related to Hong Kong’s business environment and sustainability, the event also features more than 130 showcase exhibitors, providing solutions that help businesses to embrace innovation to drive sustainable development across different business sectors. To broaden the reach of ReThink HK 2021 to the community, 14 NGOs dedicated to advancing social inclusion and green issues in the city are also showcasing their projects and developments at the NGO Lounge.

 

A New Hybrid Experience

To facilitate overseas parties’ joining ReThink HK 2021, the organiser is livestreaming full programme of the Sustainable Transformation (Keynote) Theatre. Programmes taking place at the other Theatres will also be available shortly by means of On-Demand videos available for 3 months after the event.

 

Creating Meaningful Impact with New Collaboration

For the 2021 edition, ReThink HK is honoured to partner with the exclusive co-organiser, Business Environment Council Limited (BEC) to curate a variety of programmes at the BEC Theatre. The BEC’s strategic support of event furthers the event’s reach and impact by offering inspiration and insights to organisations looking to align sustainable business practices along all stages of their value chain.

 

 

About ReThink HK

ReThink HK is a unique annual event that helps organisations align sustainable business practices at every stage of their value chain, showcases innovation and solutions accelerating sustainable transformation. ReThink HK unites the ecosystem so all stakeholders and communities can contribute to and look forward to a climate-smart and equitable city, for everyone. All delegate fees contribute towards funding local impact projects with ReThink HK’s charity partners.

For ReThink HK 2021 Full Event Preview, please click here or the link below:

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https://www.facebook.com/rethinkhongkong

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DYXnet wins the HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2021

Facilitating technology advancement by strengthening ICT connectivity and scaling in the cloud

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 5 October 2021 – DYXnet, a member of NEOLINK (sub-brand of VNET) and a leading carrier-neutral network service provider in Greater China, is pleased to be named the winner in the ICT Technology category of the HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2021 by Hong Kong Business magazine for its comprehensive IT solutions and quality hosting service.

 

The HKB Technology Excellence Awards aims to recognize technology companies that achieved cutting-edge innovations in IT products and solutions for the significant influences brought to the industry. The nominations this year were evaluated by an elite panel of judges consisting renowned professionals from Deloitte Asia Pacific, EY, PwC, RSM Hong Kong, and Mazars (Hong Kong).

An award presentation video interview was done by the Contributing Editor of Hong Kong Business magazine with Tony Tsang, Chief Executive Officer of DYXnet. Tony underlined in the interview how DYXnet further helps its customers succeed with IDC infrastructure, cloud platforms, and technologies after becoming a member of NEOLINK since April 2021. DYXnet sets the industry standard for quality and excellence by offering a variety of pioneering network-centric solutions for its clientele, such as network hosting, network connectivity, digital security services, and cloud technology, which are vital in establishing a comprehensive data center for companies that value data security and ICT capability.

“We are honored to be presented with the HKB Technology Excellence Award in recognition of the substantial efforts the Group has invested in ICT innovations. We have partnered with numerous cloud providers and solutions leaders likes AWS, Check Point, Google, Microsoft, Veeam, VMware, and Zoom for a comprehensive product portfolio including enterprise network (MPLS and SD-WAN), managed cloud services, backup and disaster recovery, network security, and video conferencing,” said Tony. “Backed by the cloud-native technology as its core together with the conventional data center and hybrid-cloud capacity from the Group, the solutions from DYXnet can definitely provide extraordinary user experience with higher stability, flexibility and security” Tony added.

 

In April 2021, a new sub-brand “NEOLINK” was formed by DYXnet’s parent company VNET, a NASDAQ-listed company and leading carrier-neutral Internet data center and hybrid cloud services provider in China. VNET has integrated its New Retailing Unit with DYXnet in providing full-stack services for its customers in achieving full-cycle digital transformation. This further illustrates DYXnet’s commitment in delivering innovative solutions with the foresight to meet the evolving needs of its customers and communities.

About DYXnet

DYXnet, a sub-brand of NEOLINK and wholly-owned subsidiary of 21Vianet Group (NASDAQ: VNET), is a leading carrier-neutral network service provider in Greater China with more than 20 years of solid experience. 21Vianet Group, (NASDAQ: VNET), as a NASDAQ-listed company in the United States and leading carrier-neutral Internet data center and hybrid cloud services provider in China, has gone further by forming a new sub-brand “NEOLINK” in April 2021, which integrated its New Retailing Unit with DYXnet in providing a suite of diverse solutions for customers in achieving full-cycle digital transformation. We work towards a common goal of delivering innovative solutions with the foresight to identify the evolving needs of our customers and communities.

DYXnet has empowered enterprises to drive business growth with ICT innovations and is committed to provide solutions for our customers through disruptive technologies and services including enterprise network solutions like MPLS and SD-WAN, cloud solutions and data centre services.

We strive to strengthen our dominant position in Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific region. Among the first ICT service providers in the region to have obtained ISO certifications including ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 20000 1, and ISO 9001, we are also one of the first official members of the China Cross border Data Telecommunications Industry Alliance and one of the first SD WAN service standard drafting units.

For more information about DYXnet, please visit www.dyxnet.com.

#DYXnet

Laos Records 454 Cases of Covid-19 Across the Country Today

Laotian Times Covid-19 Update

Laos has recorded 454 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today.

Best of both worlds: Rakuten Kobo introduces Kobo Sage and Kobo Libra 2

  • Both feature packed eReaders have Bluetooth® wireless technology so booklovers can listen to Kobo Audiobooks
  • Kobo Sage unites reading, writing and listening all in one sleek package

 

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 October 2021 – Rakuten Kobo announces the joint launch of Kobo Sage and Kobo Libra 2, two new feature-rich eReaders that take Kobo’s digital reading offering to the next level. Continuing our mission to make reading lives better, Kobo Sage and Kobo Libra 2 are built to inspire, with an ergonomic design readers love plus new Bluetooth® wireless technology so you can read eBooks or listen to Kobo Audiobooks all in one device.

 

With Kobo Sage, enjoy the most luxurious reading experience Kobo has to offer with every feature at your fingertips—including the addition of Bluetooth® wireless technology for Kobo Audiobooks. Kobo Sage is our most fully featured device ever, taking reading to the next level with custom designed accessories, such as our versatile SleepCovers, all-new PowerCover, and compatible Kobo Stylus to take notes and highlight passages—offering readers the option to read, write and listen all on one Kobo device for the first time. Complete with a 8″ HD flush E Ink Carta 1200 glare-free screen, ComfortLight PRO adjustable brightness and temperature control, Dropbox support and 32 GB of storage, the sleek and lightweight Kobo Sage is ergonomically engineered for total comfort. The device is available in Black, with Kobo SleepCovers in Light Green and Black, and PowerCover in Black.

 

Packed with features and personality, Kobo Libra 2 is made to fit into your busy life. With more storage, a faster E Ink screen, and now Bluetooth® wireless technology, Kobo Libra 2 is the next-generation of the popular Kobo Libra H2O. Whether it’s sunny days or stormy nights, the waterproof eReader is as adaptable as you are with a 7″ HD E Ink Carta 1200 glare-free screen, ComfortLight PRO adjustable brightness and temperature control, and 32 GB of storage. Available in White and Black, with an array of SleepCover colours—Poppy Red, Lavender, Slate Blue and Black—offering great options for personalization. 

 

“With over a decade of top-rated eReaders under our belt, innovating and improving our device line up to ensure Kobo remains the strongest digital reading option on the market has become second nature. We’re continuously working with book lovers to make our offering—from eReaders, eBooks and audiobooks, to our Rakuten Kobo app—as strong as possible to improve the reading lives of our valued customers,” said Michael Tamblyn, CEO, Rakuten Kobo. “With Kobo Sage and Kobo Libra 2, we’ve infused the features Kobo users love with the latest software and Bluetooth® wireless technology so you can read or listen through your Kobo and take your entire reading life with you wherever you go.”

 

Tamblyn continued: “With Kobo Sage, our world-class product designers took the digital reading experience even further with support for the compatible Kobo Stylus so readers can really engage with their eBooks, making notes, marking up eBooks and highlighting notable passages for active, insightful reading. The introduction of the new premium PowerCover for Kobo Sage is another exciting addition, keeping your eReader protected and charged while you’re on-the-go to maximize your reading time. From reading and writing to listening to Kobo Audiobooks, Kobo Sage does it all—and now with even more battery life.”

 

Available at https://sg.kobobooks.com/ and select retailers, Kobo Sage will retail for $399.90 SGD, SleepCover for $59.99 SGD, PowerCover for $119.99 SGD and Stylus for $59.00 SGD as well as Kobo Libra 2 for $289.90 SGD and SleepCover for $59.00 SGD. Pre-orders will be available on October 5 and the devices will be available in stores and online beginning October 19 in Singapore.

 

Get to know Kobo Sage and Kobo Libra 2

 

Read or be read to, the choice is yours

 

Kobo Sage and Kobo Libra 2 are our first eReaders with Bluetooth® wireless technology and Kobo Audiobook[1] support so you can take your story wherever you go, even when your hands are occupied. Waterproof for up to 60 minutes in up to two metres of water, the eReader’s go-anywhere design is sure to make a splash, worry-free.

 

Read comfortably in any light with ComfortLight PRO

 

The latest devices feature our built-in ComfortLight PRO technology, so readers can enjoy their books from day to night with ease and choose their own light setting based on personal preference. Simply adjust the brightness of your screen and blue light control—changing colour temperature to give your eyes a break—to limit eye strain and let you read well into the night, without affecting your sleep. Kobo Sage and Kobo Libra 2 also come with a Dark Mode option for white text on black.

 

Enjoy the benefits of seamless library integration

 

Readers can borrow eBooks from most local public libraries right from their device with built-in one-touch OverDrive access. Set-up is easy and free with a library card. Through the integrated catalogue, booklovers can search for the title they want, and depending on local library availability, choose to borrow from OverDrive or buy through the 24/7 Kobo eBookstore. OverDrive integration is available on all of Kobo’s current eReaders in Singapore.

 

Stress-free reading, no matter the device with the help of the Kobo App

 

Extend your reading experience with the free Kobo App for your smartphone or tablet—ensuring your library is always with you, even when your eReader isn’t handy. We remember where you last bookmarked a page, so you can pick up where you left off and never lose your place, no matter which device you choose.

 

Take Kobo Sage to the next level with purpose-driven accessories

 

Deepen your eBook reading experience with the Kobo Stylus

 

With Kobo Sage and the Kobo Stylus you can mark up, highlight and jot notes[2] in your eBooks and PDFs[3] with ease, making reading and notating nonfiction titles, essays or assignments a breeze. With pressure sensitivity mimicking a ballpoint pen, the Kobo Stylus is customizable—choose the pen type, shade, line size and eraser size that suits your needs—so you can write directly on the page, just like a pen on paper. Underline or circle, and easily erase or highlight, with two helpful buttons located on the side of the stylus. Kobo Sage’s built-in notebook feature keeps all of your notes easily accessible and can convert your writing to clean text.

 

Read longer with the all-new Kobo PowerCover

 

As the latest evolution of our beloved SleepCovers, the Kobo Sage PowerCover[4] keeps the eReader’s HD touchscreen protected and delivers convenient on-the-go charging. With easy magnetic attachment, just slip the Kobo Sage into its PowerCover and it will charge from the built-in battery. The PowerCover also automatically sleeps and wakes the device when you open the cover. If you’re pairing your Kobo Sage with Kobo Stylus, the PowerCover has a designated slot* to keep your stylus close at hand.

 

 



[1] Bluetooth® wireless headphones or speaker are required.

[2] Readers can make notes in eBooks borrowed through OverDrive, but notes will not stay on the eReader after the eBook is returned to the library.

[3] PDFs with digital rights management or permission limitations are not compatible with markups or annotations.

[4] Kobo Sage PowerCover does not charge Kobo Stylus.


About Rakuten Kobo Inc.

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is the world’s digital bookseller created by and for book lovers. Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten Group, Inc. and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo’s 58 million worldwide users can read any time, anywhere, and on any device. With a mission to make reading lives better for all, Rakuten Kobo connects readers to stories using thoughtful and personalized curation of eBooks and audiobooks, and the best dedicated eReaders and apps for reading. With the singular focus of making reading lives the best they can be, Kobo’s open platform allows people to fit reading into more moments in their busy lives. To learn more about Rakuten Kobo, visit www.kobo.com.

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The ExtraOrdinary Exhibition 2021 The Karen Leung Foundation invites friends, families, women, and men to learn about women’s health through the arts at The Hari and Soho House

HONG KONG SAR – Media OuReach – 5 October 2021 – For its second-year running, the Karen Leung Foundation’s (KLF) powerful health awareness program, The ExtraOrdinary Exhibition 2021, leverages the work of local and international artists to promote awareness and ignite discussions on the well-being of women.

Katharina Reimer, Executive Director of The Karen Leung Foundation says, “The ExtraOrdinary Exhibition is a health awareness program at its core without using the often embarrassing language associated with our core mission. We aim to communicate the message to as many people as possible regardless of race, ethnicity, demographic, or gender. This year, I am delighted to say that with partners such as The Hari Hong Kong, the Soho House, Hologic, and Vox Vanguard to name a few, I truly believe that we can push the envelope even further. Last year, we made an impact. This year, we hope to make a difference.”

 

This year’s program brings more engagement and diversity.

KLF has entered into a collaboration with renowned The Hari Hong Kong.

“We are pleased to partner with the Karen Leung Foundation on this year’s The ExtraOrdinary Exhibition. It is a meaningful initiative that aligns The Hari’s passion in supporting artistic talents with the worthy cause of promoting women’s health,” says Dr. Aron Harilela, Chairman and CEO of Harilela Hotels Ltd.

Key artists featured at The Hari Hong Kong: 
Basil Pao

Jenny Lam

Kim Robinson

Lily So

Polo Bourieau

 

CAPSULE EXHIBITION @ THE HARI HONG KONG
Location: The Hari Hong Kong, 330 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Time/Duration: 29 September 2021 to 3 January 2022
Price: Free
Registration: HERE
*Special activation to be unveiled in November 2021


Get the full experience of the ExtraOrdinary Exhibition 2021 at Soho House

Soho House will be displaying the full collection with over 30 art pieces.

FULL EXHIBITION @ SOHO HOUSE
Location: Soho House, 22/F, 33 Des Voeux Rd West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Duration: 1 – 31 October 2021
Hours: Monday Thursday (11am – 8pm); Friday – Saturday (12pm – 10pm) 
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ABOUT THE KAREN LEUNG FOUNDATION

The Karen Leung Foundation (KLF) www.karenleungfoundation.org is working to save lives in Hong Kong by raising awareness of gynaecological cancer, educating women to increase rates of early detection and ensuring that women in treatment have access to optimal medical care. Founded in 2013, we are the first and only organization in Hong Kong solely devoted to women’s gynaecological cancers. To date, the Karen Leung Foundation has raised more than HK$27 million to fight gynaecological cancer and help Hong Kong girls and women. The Karen Leung Foundation honors the memory of Karen Leung, a hedge fund trader, who died at age 35 following a diagnosis of metastatic cervical cancer.

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ABOUT THE HARI HONG KONG

Opened in December 2020, The Hari Hong Kong is the vision of Dr. Aron Harilela, Chairman and CEO of Harilela Hotels Ltd, and the second hotel to open under the ‘The Hari’ brand. The first hotel, The Hari London opened in August 2016. The Harilela Group was established in 1959 and is still wholly owned by the Harilela family. The Harilela Group is the parent company of Harilela Hotels which owns 16 properties across Hong Kong, China, Asia, Europe, and the US.

Mister Model International Laos Candidate Stranded at Korean Airport

Mister International Laos 2021
Mister International Laos 2021, Mr. Viengkham Chanthavongsa.

Laos has missed out on competing in the Mister Model International 2021 Pageant this year due to visa and travel restrictions leaving the team stranded in South Korea.