MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 October 2024 – VinFast has officially announced pricing and opened reservations for its five-seater VF 7 electric SUV during the 12th Philippines Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS), marking the third VinFast vehicle available in the Philippine market after the VF 5 and VF 3 models. This launch also underscores VinFast’s commitment to advancing green transportation in the Philippines and expanding its diverse electric vehicle offerings across Southeast Asia.

In the Philippines, the VF 7 will be available in two versions: Base and Plus, offering a variety of options tailored to meet the needs of different customers. Prices range from 1,470,000 pesos (battery subscription) to 1,760,000 pesos (battery included) for the Base version, and from 1,730,000 pesos (battery subscription) to 2,380,000 pesos (battery included) for the Plus version. The battery subscription plans start at just 6,300 pesos per month, allowing for cost optimization based on travel needs.

Monthly Travel Distance	Monthly Battery Subscription Fee
< 1,500 km	6,300 pesos
1,500–2,500 km	9,000 pesos
> 2,500 km	15,000 pesos

Starting from October 24, customers can place a deposit of 5,000 pesos per vehicle through VinFast’s official website or authorized dealerships (refundable under VinFast’s terms). Additionally, those who reserve their VF 7 before November 24 will be eligible for discounts of up to 53,000 pesos and receive attractive gifts valued at up to 57,000 pesos.

Mr. Cao Ngoc Nguyen Duy, CEO of VinFast Philippines, shared: “The VF 7 is one of the boldest and most innovative models in VinFast’s extensive electric vehicle lineup. Our goal is more than just launching a new vehicle. We are inspiring a way of life centered around sustainability, promoting environmentally conscious and energy-efficient habits. By offering our products, we hope to partner with the Philippines in advancing a shared vision of a sustainable future and playing an active role in the global mission to cut carbon emissions.”

The VF 7 Plus is equipped with dual electric motors, delivering a combined power output of 348.6 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque, and features all-wheel drive. The battery pack has a capacity of 75.3 kWh, providing a maximum driving range of approximately 496 km on a full charge (based on NEDC standards).

The VF 7 Base features a single electric motor with 174 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. Its battery capacity is 59.6 kWh, offering a maximum range of 430 km per full charge (based on NEDC standards).

Both versions come equipped with essential safety features such as electronic stability control, traction control, hill-start assist, and anti-roll control. The Plus version also includes the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), which offers features like adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, door-opening alert, automatic emergency braking, and a 360-degree camera system.

Beyond its impressive performance, the VF 7 features a highly aesthetic design. The car was designed by the renowned Torino Design studio in Italy, embodying four key elements: a unique overall design, distinct recognition details, refined finishes, and functional performance.

In addition to a wide array of pricing incentives and unique battery subscription plans, VinFast also offers a comprehensive after-sales service program, providing peace of mind for customers transitioning to green mobility. The VF 7 comes with a 10-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty, an 10-year unlimited mileage battery warranty (for battery purchases), and free maintenance, with battery replacement available if capacity falls below 70% (for battery subscription).Hashtag: #VinFast

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 October 2024 – PAKT has been named the winner of the Vogue BMW Innovation Prize 2024, marking the Hong Kong start up’s second consecutive year in the competition. Following their launch in Hong Kong in 2016, they entered the Singapore market in 2023, and the win was announced at a captivating NEXT IN VOGUE gala dinner in Singapore where guests included industry-defining luxury brands, fashion icons and global celebrities including Academy Award nominee Stephanie Hsu. This incredible recognition coincides with the 8^th anniversary of PAKT.

PAKT is a unique service revolutionising wardrobe management, that allows clients to store, digitise and sell their clothes and accessories. Its key functions include specialised storage in a climate-controlled warehouse, a digital inventory, deliveries on demand and the ability to sell items you no longer love, all managed through a personalised app.

“Winning the Vogue BMW Innovation Prize 2024 is global validation for PAKT and will bring us to the next stage of our journey as we continue our commitment to circularity,” says Barbara Yu Larsson, Founder and CEO PAKT. “Our vision is to revolutionise the way people manage what they wear and solve real problems by combining specialist care with the power of AI to expand our offerings.”

Lars Nielsen, Managing Director of BMW Group Asia, emphasized the group’s vested interest in nurturing the next generation of innovators, stating, “Coming off the heels from the incredibly successful inaugural Vogue Singapore x BMW Innovation Prize in 2023, we’re committed to elevating the experience in 2024. Embracing our dedication to nurturing creativity and empowering emerging talents in ASEAN, when creative minds come together, sparks fly! Be it digitalisation, groundbreaking ideas, or cutting-edge design, collaboration is the driving force propelling us into the future.”

Shortlisted applicants were invited to participate in a two-day bootcamp, followed by a month long mentorship programme, before presenting their business models to a final jury that included: Renzo Vitale, Creative Director Sound, BMW Group, Amanda Parkes, Chief Innovation Officer, Pangaia, Lauren Bartley, Chief Sustainability Officer, GANNI.

In addition to a monetary prize of SGD$20,000, the winner also receives media support, complimentary membership at the Singapore Fashion Council and an all-expenses-paid trip to Monaco courtesy of VisitMonaco.
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PAKT

PAKT is the premier service for wardrobe management that integrates fashion storage, digital innovation and circular wardrobe solutions. With effortless convenience and professional care, PAKT provides speciality storage, a digital inventory, after care and consignment with resale partners. In today’s world of changing clothing ownership, amidst a growing focus on responsible consumption, PAKT’s vision is to revolutionise the way the modern wardrobe is managed, and our mission is to extend the life of clothing and accessories.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 October 2024 – Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is visiting the United States (October 22-24), where he delivered keynote speeches at the Bloomberg Global Regulatory Forum on the topic of financial sustainability (October 22) and at a business luncheon (October 23) in New York.

At the Bloomberg Global Regulatory Forum, Mr Chan highlighted how Hong Kong’s robust regulatory regime and international connectivity can play a role in building a future-proof financial system for long-term sustainability.

“Our strong fundamentals continue to be internationally recognised. Hong Kong ranks once again among the top three global financial centres, behind only New York and London,” Mr Chan said, adding that Canada’s Fraser Institute has again ranked Hong Kong the world’s freest economy.

These commendations are echoed by the global investor community, said Mr Chan. “Total banking deposits in Hong Kong, for example, have grown 5%, or US$100 billion, this year to date, reaching more than US$2 trillion. Our asset-and-wealth-management sector is also growing. We are managing over US$4 trillion in assets, and over half of that value was sourced from investors outside Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland.”

Under “one country, two systems”, Mr Chan said international investors could be confident in Hong Kong’s future, thanks to advantages including the common law tradition; a judiciary that exercises powers independently; the free flow of goods, capital, talent and information; a currency pegged to the US dollar and business practices that align with the best international standards.

Elaborating on the dual mandate of Hong Kong’s financial regulators as both regulators and market enablers, Mr Chan said: “This requires the regime to respond to market and economic changes, embrace and empower technological innovation, and create the conditions for markets to thrive.”

Noting that innovation was reshaping the future of finance, Mr Chan shared two key development directions for Hong Kong: continuing to deepen the Connect Schemes between Hong Kong and Mainland China and strengthen the links and regulatory co-operation with Mainland and global capital markets; and embracing innovation, which includes enabling the responsible and sustainable development of digital assets.

Mr Chan added that Hong Kong was strengthening connections with other markets in ASEAN, the Middle East and the Belt and Road countries.

The Financial Secretary also attended a luncheon co-hosted by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade office in New York and the Hong Kong Association of New York (October 23). He told attendees from businesses, institutions, chambers of commerce and think tanks that Hong Kong would continue to play its unique role as a “super connector” and “super value-adder”, linking capital markets and investors of Mainland China and the global community to create value and opportunities for all.

He also introduced Hong Kong’s latest development strategies, particularly new initiatives in key areas such as finance and innovation and technology, attracting businesses and talent, and the increasingly close co-operation and collaborative developments with sister cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 October 2024 – EFT Solutions Holding Limited (“EFT Solutions” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; stock code: 8062.HK), a leading electronic fund transfer point-of-sales (“EFT-POS”) solutions provider, is pleased to announce that it was accredited as “Asia Best Under A Billion” by Forbes, a renowned international financial magazine.

Forbes “Asia Best Under A Billion” aims to honor high-performing Asia-Pacific listed companies with sustainable long-term growth. The panel of judges evaluates over 20,000 listed companies across the region, selecting 200 standout enterprises based on their comprehensive scores. The evaluation encompasses the company’s performance metrics over the most recent fiscal year and the preceding three years. This includes an analysis of debt levels, revenue growth, and earnings per share growth.

Furthermore, the assessment also considers the strongest annual return on equity as well as the five-year average return on equity, ensuring a thorough and rigorous appraisal of each company’s financial health and performance.

Mr. Andrew Lo Chun-kit, Chairman and CEO of EFT Solutions, said, “We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of the enterprises in ‘Asia Best Under A Billion,’ which reflects the long-term development direction of our group and the confidence of our investors. The business landscape is rapidly evolving, particularly in the electronic payment sector. As a leading local provider of electronic payment terminal solutions, we are dedicated to delivering innovative and diverse electronic payment solutions to our clients over the years, thereby fully addressing their system integration needs.

Looking ahead, we will continue to develop and provide various technological support to create more cashless payment scenarios for consumers. Additionally, we are actively exploring opportunities to export our electronic payment solutions to overseas markets, aiding in the establishment of relevant ecosystems in different regions, as well as ensuring stable growth and deliver optimal returns to shareholders in a volatile economic environment. ”

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EFT Solutions Holdings Limited

EFT Solutions Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 8062.HK) has been committed to providing a full range of “EFT-POS” electronic payment solutions, including supporting software, terminals and peripheral devices, to bring convenience to people and improve their quality of life. It aims at providing the most suitable electronic payment solutions for different customers, as well as providing value added functions for EFT-POS terminals, and coordinating terminal installation and maintenance services. Its EFT-POS terminal services cover renowned restaurant group, banks, major chain stores and department stores in Hong Kong, and will be deployed across various APAC countries.

Strategy game combining traditional chess and a magic system in a decentralized framework further expands presence in Southeast Asia

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 October 2024 – Anichess, the progressive chess-based online strategy game from Animoca Brands, developed in partnership with Chess.com and five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen, announced today that it has launched the public alpha version of its game. Additionally, Anichess has partnered with Yield Guild Games (YGG) to distribute the game in Southeast Asia, which represents one of Anichess’ top three regions in terms of registered players. The launch and partnership underscore Anichess’ commitment to advancing Web3 gaming in the region through its novel interpretation of one of the world’s oldest and most popular games.

The public alpha version of Anichess introduces players to a unique blend of traditional chess and innovative spell mechanics, delivering an immersive gaming experience. Following the release of player-versus-environment (PvE) spell chess puzzles earlier this year, Anichess players can now engage in player-versus-player (PvP) matches, train against AI-controlled opponents, and unlock new spells through game progression. Anichess now offers players four new game modes: ranked match, quick match, friend match, and bot match. Players can climb the ranks and earn points on the leaderboard based on their performance.

By partnering with YGG, Anichess aims to enhance distribution and onboarding efforts across Southeast Asia, targeting chess players, gaming enthusiasts, and students from schools and universities. To kickstart the partnership and showcase the new PvP functionalities, Anichess and YGG will organize a tournament with qualifying rounds starting in October and culminating in a final to be held during the YGG Play Summit in November in Manila, Philippines. The partnership also involves collaborations with guilds, institutions, and content creators to foster greater engagement and community building throughout the region.

Brian Chan, head of Anichess, said: “We’re excited to launch the next phase of Anichess and invite players to the new player-versus-player experience. Our partnership with YGG expands our reach to a diverse audience across Southeast Asia, a region that is strategically important due to its vibrant gaming and chess communities. Engaging these audiences will help us realize our vision of delivering an engaging, community-centric and decentralized experience to a wide global audience.”

Gabby Dizon, co-founder of Yield Guild Games, added: “The Philippines has always had a very active competitive gaming community. Of course, that includes chess. We’re excited to see the YGG community dive into this new take on one of the world’s oldest competitive games.”

Since January 2024, Anichess has welcomed over one million registered wallets while maintaining a player base of 30,000 monthly active players. These players have collectively solved over 50 million puzzles and recorded more than 14 million minutes of total game time.

Anichess can be played for free at www.anichess.com. Fans can follow Anichess on X and join its Discordserver to stay updated on future developments.

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About Anichess

Anichess is a subsidiary of Animoca Brands focused on developing and advancing decentralized chess through its distinctive spell-chess gameplay. Anichess brings new energy and innovation to one of the world’s oldest and most widely played games, modernizing and tokenizing it to take advantage of opportunities presented by Web3 technologies and communities. Anichess is a completely free-to-play game that combines the core values of traditional chess with an additional layer of strategy provided by new features that include an innovative spell mechanic and special challenges. Anichess boasts a strong focus on powerful visuals and skill-based gameplay to deliver a captivating, esport-like experience for fans of chess and novices alike. For more information visit https://www.anichess.com.

About Animoca Brands

Animoca Brands (ACN: 122 921 813), a Deloitte Tech Fast winner, a Fortune Crypto 40 company, one of the Top 50 Blockchain Game Companies 2024, and one of the Financial Times’ High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2023, is a Web3 leader that leverages blockchain to deliver digital property rights to consumers around the world to help to establish the open metaverse. The company develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including original games such as Anichess, The Sandbox, PHANTOM GALAXIES™, Life Beyond, and Crazy Defense Heroes, and products utilizing popular intellectual properties from the worlds of sports and entertainment, such as The Walking Dead, Power Rangers, MotoGP™, and Formula E. One of Animoca Brands’ flagship projects is Mocaverse, a platform that enables consumers to maximize their Web3 exposure to experiences and rewards with a single login entry point. Animoca Brands It has multiple subsidiaries, including The Sandbox, Blowfish Studios, Quidd, GAMEE, nWay, Pixowl, Forj, Lympo, Animoca Brands Japan, Grease Monkey Games, Eden Games, Darewise Entertainment, Notre Game, TinyTap, SPORTPASS, PIXELYNX, WePlay Media, Gryfyn, and Azarus. Animoca Brands is one of the most active investors in Web3, with a portfolio of over 540 Web3 investments, both directly and through Animoca Ventures, including Yuga Labs, Axie Infinity, Polygon, Consensys, Magic Eden, OpenSea, Dapper Labs, Yield Guild Games, and many more. For more information visit www.animocabrands.com or follow on X (Twitter), YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and TikTok.