BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 19 October 2022 – Ms. Mook who training and Operations Manager of IFROGX’s official association, gave a speech on excellent live streamer training at a TikTok Live anchor training session in Bangkok, Thailand. Currently, TikTok Live is an entirely new market in Thailand. This speech is being conducted simultaneously on multiple channels around the world. During the speech, Ms. Mook points to several suggestions for success in the TIKTOK broadcasting industry.

Number One. Be good at expressing yourself on the air. It takes character to attract fans. Live broadcast is the art of communication, full communication to enhance the impression of the audience. Live style can be diversified. IFROGX, as the official association of Internet celebrities, has a unique vision of finding new talent, where those with excellent expression of the anchor is undoubtedly a greater potential.

The second key point is to increase the interaction with the fans, which will increase their sense of participation. Some of the common interactive tricks that fresh can try. Such small details are often the best way to endear themselves to fans and make them feel respected. IFROGX will help to know that the content requirements of the fans can provide the streamers with new topics and creative direction. Positive interaction can increase the atmosphere of the live broadcast room, and even attract more attention.

The third is to understand the platform requirements and specifications. Many new streamers will not understand the platform requirements, thus they may accidentally reach the platform’s popularity threshold and eventually be restricted. Long term can only be achieved by doing proper study and making the rules clear. In order for internet streamers to properly understand the platform rules, IFROGX and other official guilds will remind them about standards.

In short, there are three points mentioned by Ms. Mook – IFROGX which would help to become a brilliant TikTok Live Streamer, which is 1) be good at expression, 2) enhance your interaction skills, 3) understand the norms and strive to produce more excellent work.

Headquartered in Singapore, IFROGX is a global distribution of cultural media group and the first official Tiktok Association in Thailand. It is responsible for the discovery and cultivation of TikTok streamers in Thailand and has produced a large number of excellent streamers.

Hashtag: #IFROGX

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 19 October 2022 – Food tech startup, Natural Trace, names Singaporean venture builder CL Goh as their CEO. Goh, an early investor through Blue InCube Ventures in the company, will continue to work with co-founders, Dr Chantal Roth and Prof. Lukas Muller, as they focus on research and development. The company is also looking to build and expand their Singapore team.

“I look forward to leading and supporting the Natural Trace team in its mission to solve traditional food traceability and provenance issues with in-product tagging technology,” said CL Goh, CEO and Co-Founder of Natural Trace.

Natural Trace’s technology proven to be robust through rigorous testing

Just four months after the company’s launch in June 2022, Natural Trace has successfully verified the robustness of its first product, NaturalTag. This patented food-grade microbial identifier can be added to any food product for supply chain traceability. Two species of the NaturalTag have been proven to be capable of withstanding the high-pressure, high temperatures of up to 220°C, and highly aggressive process of coffee bean roasting. The product can now offer producers, roasters, and sellers around the world a tamper-proof traceability solution along the entire coffee value chain.

“This positive result with coffee beans adds to NaturalTag’s growing repertoire of successful proofs of concept. We are in discussions with a winery in New Zealand and a honey farm in Canada to incorporate NaturalTag into their products,” added Goh. “Our tests with vanilla extract and palm oil have also shown great success and we are excited to work with more growers and companies in implementing this solution for other food products.”

Natural Trace to participate in Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia 2022

Goh will be speaking as a panellist on the future of food safety and supply chain traceability at the Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia 2022, held from 26-28 October in Singapore. The panel will explore the different elements of the digital ecosystems that drive its food safety outcomes. Natural Trace will be presenting NaturalTag and its solution ecosystem that aims to tackle food safety, provenance, and traceability as an exhibitor at the Expo.

Hashtag: #NaturalTrace #FoodSafety

About Natural Trace

Natural Trace was founded by Dr Chantal Roth and Prof Lukas Muller in 2022 through a convergence of food science, bioinformatics and DNA sequencing expertise. Backed by experienced veterans in the food industry, the company developed NaturalTag, the world’s first food-safe in-product tag solution, to assure traceability and transparency at every step of the supply chain. NaturalTag works with a cloud-based database for consumers to quickly access information on the ingredients’ origins.

For more information, please visit https://natural-trace.com.

Both Easy Access and Variable products see rate increases for minimum GBP25,000 deposit

GUERNSEY, UK – Media OutReach – 19 October 2022 – Skipton International, the award-winning Guernsey-licensed bank with customers in over 100 countries worldwide, has announced an interest rate increase for its Personal Access and Variable product offshore savings accounts. A minimum opening balance of GBP25,000 is required for new customers. Skipton International (Skipton) Personal Access accounts allow funds to be withdrawn without notice, whereas Variable means interest rates may change. The current Fixed Notice accounts remain, with the highest paying a competitive rate of 4.00% annual equivalent rate (maturing in 31 October 2024).

Available immediately, the new rates are:

SKIPTON INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTS	INTEREST RATE %	WITHDRAWAL NOTICE
Fixed Rate Bond, Maturing 31 October 2024	4.00%	Not Applicable
Fixed Rate Bond, Maturing 15 March 2024	3.50%	Not Applicable
Fixed Rate Bond, Maturing 15 September 2023 – Issue 2	3.25%	Not Applicable
Personal Saver Account 200	2.60%	200 days’ notice
Personal Saver Account 120	2.30%	120 days’ notice
Personal Saver Account 40	2.00%	40 days’ notice
Personal Access Account	1.75%	None

Full details can be found here.

Commenting on the increased rates, Aaron Walden, Senior Commercial Manager at Skipton International, said:

“These increased savings interest rates give new and existing Skipton customers a competitive return on their savings during market and currency rate volatility. A sterling offshore account enables customers to diversify their investment portfolios, leverage opportunities in the UK market, and access opportunities not available through their domestic bank accounts.”

Offshore banking has become increasingly popular over the years because it offers protection from currency exchange volatility, economic uncertainty, and taxation.

“There are many practical reasons for opening an offshore bank account. For example, UK universities attract international students and tuition, accommodation and any living expenses incurred have to be made in pounds sterling. An offshore bank account means that payments can be made in sterling rather than having to convert funds and risk exchange rate fluctuations and fees,” added Walden.

For over 20 years, Skipton International has served both British expatriates and non-UK citizens worldwide. Apart from offering offshore savings accounts, Skipton is a market leader in buy-to-let mortgages, giving investors the opportunity to own and rent out a UK property, gaining an additional revenue stream. In this case, an offshore bank account can fund the repayments, legal, management and other fees.

According to Skipton’s 2021 Buy-To-Let mortgage charts, London’s Canary Wharf, Poplar and Limehouse region were the most popular for rental, followed by SW11 (Wandsworth) and W3 (Acton). Please see here for popular postcodes in London for rental properties.

Skipton International is licensed under the Banking Supervision (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1994, as amended, and a participant in the Guernsey Banking Deposit Compensation Scheme offering protection for ‘qualifying deposits’ up to GBP50,000, subject to certain limitations.

More Information and Account Opening

For more information about opening a Skipton International offshore bank account or buy-to-let mortgages, please visit www.skiptoninternational.com

Hashtag: #SkiptonInternational

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Skipton International

Headquartered in Guernsey, Skipton International is a bank wholly owned by Skipton Building Society, the fourth largest building society in the UK. We are a leading offshore bank and winner of multiple awards, including the Moneyfacts best mortgage provider and named as Guernsey Business Of The Year at the Guernsey Awards for Achievement.

Our aim is to help customers achieve their property owning and savings goals, by offering quality products and excellent customer service.

Engagement Rings Remain the Most Valued Wedding Detail Despite Post-Pandemic Attitude Changes

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 19 October 2022 – At a time when many aspects of life have been reshaped by the aftermath of COVID-19, women in Hong Kong are also reconsidering their wishes and priorities for the biggest day of their lives. However, despite new ideas about how to plan and structure their weddings, they continue to consider a true “proposal” to be paramount, including a sparkling diamond engagement ring, according to the latest online pre-bridal survey conducted by Nielsen.

With close to 900 female respondents, the survey reveals the latest engagement and wedding expectations among younger generations in Hong Kong. The findings show that given the social distancing measures in place, weddings have been scaled down in size to become more intimate events. More than half (55%) of the women surveyed prefer a simple and casual wedding, up 24% from the pre-pandemic period. This is followed by a “witness to witness” wedding (27%) and a travel wedding (25%). Fairytale weddings (14%) and traditional Chinese-style weddings (10%) have become far less popular choices.

The Proposal Remains Precious

While the form of a dream wedding may have changed, almost all (88%) respondents agree that staging a proposal is of critical importance to them, and here again, the concept of intimacy is highlighted. Three in four respondents would like the proposal to take place privately, and over half (53%) enjoy a moment of “just the two of us.” A grand showcase in an open environment is no longer the way to win the heart.

An Engagement Ring Remains a “Must-Have”

The survey indicates that the vast majority (81%) of respondents see engagement rings as the most important detail of all, a statistic that remains unchanged from the pre-pandemic level. This ritual is followed in importance by pre-wedding photos (70%) and wedding dresses (54%). On the other hand, pre-wedding bridal showers, wedding banquets and honeymoons have become less important.

When it comes to the selection of the engagement ring, nearly all (94%) women express a strong desire to be involved in handpicking the right ring. Top considerations when selecting the engagement ring include the conventional 4Cs (colour, clarity, carat and cut) (75%), and natural diamonds are preferred by most respondents (62%). Nearly half of modern brides-to-be (47%) are also thinking about the origin or certificate of their diamonds, wishing to be confident that their precious diamonds come from ethical sources. As we have seen across different surveys globally, it is the youngest respondents (18-24) leading the charge in prioritizing the origin of their diamonds.

Methodology

Commissioned by De Beers Group, the pre-bridal Survey was conducted by Nielsen in July 2022 through a number of selected social media channels, with a total of 888 female respondents, age 18-44. Most of the participants (72%) were either engaged or in a serious relationship. The design and data analysis of the survey were engineered by Nielsen.

Hashtag: #DeBeers #diamondengagementrings #diamondweddingrings #naturaldiamonds #debeersforevermark

About De Beers

Established in 1888, De Beers is the world’s leading diamond company with expertise in the exploration, mining and marketing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline and is the world’s largest diamond producer by value, with mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. Innovation sits at the heart of the De Beers strategy as it develops its portfolio of brands, including De Beers Jewellers and Forevermark, and other pioneering solutions, such as recently launched diamond sourcing and traceability initiatives GemFair and Tracr. De Beers employees are committed to ‘Building Forever,’ a holistic and integrated approach for creating a better future – one that is fairer, safer, cleaner and healthier; where safety, human rights and ethical integrity continue to be paramount; and where communities thrive and the environment is protected. De Beers is a member of the Anglo American plc group. For further information, visit www.debeersgroup.com.

About Nielsen

Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. Nielsen is divided into two business units. Nielsen Global Media, the arbiter of truth for media markets, provides media and advertising industries with unbiased and reliable metrics that create a shared understanding of the industry required for markets to function. Nielsen Global Connect provides consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow.

Our approach marries proprietary Nielsen data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge.

An S&P 500 company, Nielsen has operations in over 100 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.nielsen.com.

Brands on Shopee Mall Drive Loyalty with 100% Authenticity; Marketplace Sellers Retain Shoppers with Personalisation

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 19 October 2022 – Shopee reveals what drives Malaysian consumer loyalty to their favourite brands online in its October 2022 study ‘Winning Malaysian Loyalty on E-Commerce’*. For official brands with storefronts on Shopee Mall, repeat purchases are driven by value-added services and guarantees. 87% of Malaysians surveyed prefer Shopee Mall official brands due to 100% guaranteed authentic products, hassle-free returns, and free shipping. The remaining 13% feel rewarded by exclusive product launches and Shopee Brand Memberships.

For all other sellers across the platform, 5 in 10 shoppers repeatedly return to their favourite stores for more than 4 years due to in-app personalization and engaging recommendations. These respondents equated personalised engagements with: 25% loved product recommendations and bundles that fit their needs, 14% trusted in safe and secure packaging, 8% timely chat responses, and 4% personal gift surprises. On the other hand, 49% preferred being rewarded with vouchers and discounts over personalisation.

Kenneth Soh, Head of Marketing Campaigns at Shopee Malaysia said, “It’s encouraging for brands to know that Malaysian consumers are very discerning online and will be loyal to brands that can be trusted. When faced with two similar sellers, 6 in 10 customers still choose official Shopee Mall brands because Shopee ensures users receive twice their money back if the products purchased on Shopee Mall are not authentic. Shopee Mall is trusted by over 4,500 partner brands in Malaysia and many of whom are integrating their offerings and campaigns with us to better serve their customers.”

“We are pleased to see many sellers driving more engagement with higher levels of customer service, winning customer loyalty as a result. We aim to innovate new in-app features that will provide extra added value for all users and a better buying-and-selling experience on Shopee,” Soh added.

When not shopping online, survey respondents indicate that the primary driver of continued in-app engagement is discovering new interests on the platform; 42% surveyed enjoy exploring new products and trends. 36% play games, 14% participate in lucky draws. The remainder watch Shopee Live for entertainment or make donations to their favourite NGOs.

According to the study, Malaysian shoppers do not only purchase the things they need and love from brands they are loyal to, they want to be entertained, connect with others, be inspired, and do so with an ease of mind. It is no surprise therefore that 60% of long-time sellers on the platform (over 5 years) build positive relationships with customers on Shopee through a combination of timely seller support features, market-researched offerings and affiliate networks. For example, 14% use Shopee Chat to cultivate and nurture deeper, more trusting relationships. Since 2019, Shopee Live has also seen sellers launch streams to demonstrate products, answer buyer questions, and get real-time feedback from shoppers.

‘Winning Malaysian Loyalty on E-Commerce’ is part of Shopee’s thought leadership series of year-end consumer and seller trends during big e-commerce campaigns. These data-driven insights allow business owners and brands to retain and reward loyal shoppers online.

Notes to Editor：

1. Survey Methodology*

The 2022 “Winning Malaysian Loyalty on E-Commerce” survey was conducted by Shopee Marketplace, between 19 July to 17 August 2022. The biggest marketplace study to date obtained voluntary feedback from over 5,000 Malaysian buyers and sellers.

Hashtag: #Shopee

About Shopee

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee promotes an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem by enabling businesses to digitalise and grow their online presence, helping more people access and benefit from digital services, and uplifting local communities.

Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping homegrown brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.

Shopee is part of Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), a leading global consumer internet company. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology through its three core businesses: Shopee, Garena and SeaMoney.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 19 October 2022 – On 10 October 2022, Victory Nest Asset Management Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Victory Securities, obtained the asset management license issued by MAS, the financial regulatory body of the Singapore Government. It is a new chapter of Victory Securities’ expansion in global wealth management.

Victory Global Asset Management Services can now provide customized wealth inheritance and asset management solutions for middle and high net worth individuals and families through its Singapore company. Victory Securities has years of experience in wealth management, trust services, real estate investment and corporate services. With the competitive advantages brought by its Singapore company and cooperation with local banks, it enabled Victory Securities to discover regional investment opportunities and provide professional wealth management services tailored to a wide range of customer needs.

Adam Zhou, a spokesperson for Victory Nest Asset Management Pte. Ltd., said, “To help customers manage family wealth inheritance, integrate assets and transfer risks, we provide them with highly customizable services, including global asset allocation, real estate investment, high-end insurance, family trust arrangements and tax planning, all for a brighter future for customers.

Data show that Victory Securities’ Asset Under Management (AUM) has grown every year, with a growth rate of over 41% in a period of four years. On the growth trend, Zhou commented, “Under the premise of controlling risks and rate of return, our investment and research team keeps abreast of market trends and dynamically adjusts clients’ investment portfolio to take advantage of market opportunities.

Recently, “The Deloitte International Wealth Management Centre Ranking 2018” listed the competitive advantages and disadvantages of the asset management and wealth management industries in major financial centers around the world. There are four competitiveness indicators, namely the business environment (hardware facilities, the attractiveness of tourist destination, capital markets, the center of the fintech industry ), operational capability (human capital, quality of wealth management services, efficiency of wealth management institutions, maturity of digital capabilities), stability (stability of monetary policy, stability of the financial system, political stability), and taxation and regulation (protection of clients’ capital rights). Based on the four indicators above, Victory Securities compares wealth management services in Singapore and Hong Kong for investors’ reference.

Under the development blueprint of “The Belt and Road Initiative” by the mainland China, Hong Kong will continue to function as a financial center, capital management platform, risk management center and service provider for the offshore renminbi market. Major medium to large financial institutions have a branch in Hong Kong. Adam Zhou, the spokesperson for Victory Singapore Asset Management Company, said: “Thanks to the rapid economic development, there are lots of high-net-worth individuals in the mainland China. After the completion of the Greater Bay Area bridge, Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau are well connected, with a total population of 70 million and a total GDP of 1.5 trillion US dollars. Boasting an excellent environment and infrastructure for the development of new fintech companies, attractive financial platform, green finance and other investment projects, Hong Kong plays an important role in the global IPO market.

On the other hand, Singapore ranks third in the world in foreign exchange trading volume. The Singapore government is encouraging financial institutions to make use of Application Programming Interface (API) so as to increase connectivity and financial technology innovation. Adam Zhou explained with a few more examples, “To work with financial institutions in the development of general tools, such as electronic payment, digital ID cards and electronic KYC (know-your-client) authentication. Singapore is also investing in R&D on developing new solutions, including providing solutions based on Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) or blockchain technology for cross-bank payments and accounts receivable financing.

Tax rates and foreign exchange systems in Hong Kong and Singapore

	Hong Kong	Singapore
Tax rate	A low-tax environment: business income tax rate at 16.5%. Imputation tax system: dividends paid to shareholders are not taxable, and capital tax and business tax are not levied.	A low-tax environment: business income tax rate at 17%. Imputation tax system: dividends paid to shareholders are not taxable, capital tax is not levied, and GST (goods and service tax) is at 7%.
Foreign exchange	No foreign exchange controls. Total freedom of inward and outward remittance of funds.	No strict controls over inward and outward remittance of funds.
Exchange rate	A linked exchange rate system: the Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the US dollar at an exchange rate between 7.75 and 7.85 Hong Kong dollars to 1 US dollar.	A floating exchange rate system: no strict controls over foreign exchange and capital influx or outflux

For more information about the investment opportunities in global stock markets, please visit Victory Securities’ website at www.victorysec.com.hk.

Disclaimer

This content should not be regarded as a basis for an offer, solicitation, an invitation, recommendation to buy or sell any investment product or investment decision, nor should it be construed as professional advice. Investment involves risks. Before making any investment decisions, investors should fully understand the risks and the characteristics and consequences of relevant laws, taxation and accounting, and decide whether it is suitable for their personal financial situation and investment objectives based on their personal position, and whether they can bear the relevant risks. Professional advice should be sought if necessary.

Hashtag: #VictorySecurities

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 19 October 2022 – BIB Meta’s ecological development is extremely swift. With the end of the test network activity, BIB Meta NFT star card auction will open at 14:00 (UTC+8) on October 24th. The auction target is 10 three-star S-class star cards, which are divided into three rounds.

BIMETA Star Card NFT is an NFT issued by BIMETA, the world’s first exchange Web3 Ecology, in combination with 160 selected stars of the 2022 World Cup. It issues public chain BSC with the agreement type ERC721A, and the royalty is set at 7.5%. Stars are divided into four grades: S, A, B and C, which contain 10, 30, 50 and 70 players respectively. Each star will issue 150 1-star star cards. The total number of cards is 24,010 (including 10 S-class star cards for auction). The card is cast in the form of destroying BIB Token, and its platform income such as transaction royalties will be made public on the chain and given back to community users. NFT has different stars and rarity, which is both artistic and collectible.

Taking platform currency BIB as value support, leading global NFT value innovation

BIB Meta Star Card NFT is the first NFT in the world to use exchange platform tokens as value support. Users can use BIB Mint NFT to participate in various games within BIB Meta ecosystem. The combination of BIB and BIB Meta Web3 ecology gives NFT more value than itself and provides liquidity for NFT. Therefore, the BIB token can be regarded as the second-class token of the star card NFT. In addition, the innovation of BIB Meta NFT is mainly reflected in the following three points:

1. Synthetic Rising Star: Five NFT cards with the same star and rating can be synthesized into a rising star. The higher the star and rating, the higher the value.

2. Pledge NFT, mining BIB: As one of the innovative values of NFT, the higher the star level and rating, the higher the weight of pledged mining income;

3. Community nodes: The most comprehensive and important core function of BIB Meta. Users can pledge Samsung or four-star NFT star cards, and entrust a certain amount of BIB Token as the node start-up fund to create community nodes and enhance the mining weight. The top 30 BIB nodes entrusted by users and other community nodes automatically become super nodes, and super nodes are the biggest beneficiaries in the BIB Meta ecosystem.

It is worth mentioning that BIB Meta NFT, as a node voucher, can establish an innovative model of community nodes. It is a set of tools established by BIB Meta for KOL and community influencers to maintain fans and traffic. Through the platform token BIB mining, the interests of KOL and fans are closely combined through platform tokens.

The auction of ecological NFT, which will open on October 24th, is the first opportunity for users to take advantage of the BIB Meta ecology. Seizing the NFT star card auctioned means that users can get the first mover advantage in this ecology. Users can pledge NFT first, synthesize higher-star NFT, get the proceeds from pledge mining, and become a node to get dividends.

Participate in NFT auction, seize the deposit, and create community nodes in advance

In the upcoming NFT auction, the official will launch 10 3-star S-level star cards. Users who obtain NFT star card through auction can directly sell or pledge NFT to seize the advantage of the first mine.

As the income of pledge mining depends on the weight of NFT in the total pledge NFT, at the beginning of the auction, the pre-sale and public sale have not yet started, and the income of the first mine is considerable.

Meanwhile, three-star S-level NFT holders can create community nodes in advance and absorb BIB entrustment from users and other community nodes. Because it is difficult to synthesize high-star and high-rarity NFT in the early stage, the probability of auction holders becoming super nodes is relatively high.

More ecological layout

In addition to the above ecological functions, BIB Meta also designed a series of GameFi around NFT. For example, the decentralized tournament quiz in conjunction with the World Cup, the “penalty contest” game, and the team competition based on different nodes composed of NFT.

In the future, BIB Meta will derive BIB Meta Dao system, and cooperate with BIB exchange to vote for money and build community ecology; Moreover, NFT MetaFi system will be introduced to make NFT and NFT community nodes produce ecological effects in NFT lending, GameFi and other fields through BIB Token.

Hashtag: #BIBMeta