WeTV whets your appetite with its highly anticipated lineup of WeTV Original series for the year

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 13 January 2022 – Get ready for a slew of award-winning shows and content from WeTV in 2022. WeTV, Southeast Asia’s leading video-on-demand (VOD) and over-the-top platform (OTT), will accompany you through 2022 with a lineup of shows to tantalize your imagination and emotions.

From science fiction, to fantasy, soft romance and even Wuxia films, WeTV will feed your appetite to immerse in binge-worthy and premium shows including Tencent Video Originals “The Longest Promise”, “Beautiful Dream Bianjing”, “My Girlfriend is an Alien 2”, and WeTV Originals “Little Mom 2”, “My Lecturer My Husband S2”, and “Imperfect The Series 2”.

In addition to these titles, fans can continue to binge watch content from WeTV’s exclusive and extensive library of international, local, and original content as well as childhood favourite shows. Language has never been a barrier as WeTV provides high-quality subtitles in nine multinational languages including Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Chinese, English, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Spanish and Thai. Dubbing is also available for a wide variety of Chinese dramas, and not forgetting the Chinese and Japanese anime series.

As part of WeTV’s Global Ambassadors program, fans of Dilraba, Xiao Zhan, Yang Mi and Yang Yang can also look forward to seeing these megastars on screen this year.

“We pride ourselves in providing broad availability across all devices ranging from mobile phones and tablets to laptops and smart TVs, allowing our viewers to enjoy premium Asian content whenever and wherever they go,” said Jeff Han, WeTV Director and Vice President of Tencent Online Video. “WeTV is committed to delivering a first-class entertainment experience to viewers in Singapore and the region. We look forward to building and strengthening our partnerships with leading production houses in the region so as to bring more happiness and entertainment through our original content to viewers in 2022.”

WeTV is a global video streaming platform launched by Tencent Video, the largest online video platform in China by mobile daily active users. Since its launch in 2019, WeTV has steadily grown its presence in the region. Today, it is ranked as the top-three OTT platform in various Southeast Asian markets such as Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The number of WeTV’s monthly active users (MAU) has been growing exponentially year-on-year. From 2020 to 2021, WeTV saw a 67% spike in MAU, and an impressive leap of 95% in WeTV VIP Users.

Intrigued to hear more? You can find more information about the program lineup in the fact sheet below or visit WeTV’s official pages for the latest updates on our upcoming shows:

• WeTV Facebook
• WeTV YouTube   
• WeTV Twitter
• WeTV IG

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ABOUT WeTV

WeTV is an Asian streaming service that sees the creation of premier video-on-demand (VOD) and provides over-the-top (OTT) local content. The streaming service provides content from around the region, including selected Chinese, Indonesian, Korean, Malaysian, Philippines and Thai series and movies. Operating as a freemium service, viewers can access some content without the need for a paid subscription and premium content at a small fee. The basic features also include free subtitles. WeTV is available on the browser at wetv.vip, or on the WeTV application that can be downloaded from the Apple Store for iOS users and the Google Play Store for Android users.

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 13 January 2022 – People across Southeast Asia come to Twitter to launch and connect through real-time conversations. From conversations around historical and cultural moments, current events, local entertainment, self-care, or finance and technology; Twitter is about what’s happening in Southeast Asia. Twitter is committed to Southeast Asia as the region is a key growth marketplace for Twitter.

Mitchell Kreuch, Managing Director of Southeast Asia, Twitter

Today, Twitter announces that Mitchell Kreuch has been appointed as Twitter’s new Managing Director of Southeast Asia. Reporting to Yu Sasamoto, Twitter’s Vice President of Asia Pacific, Mitchell will be responsible for continuing and accelerating Twitter’s revenue growth in Southeast Asia. Prior to this role, he has led Twitter’s Agency Development in Asia Pacific for the past two years and has been a key part of its successful agency-approach across the region.

Commenting on this appointment; Yu Sasamoto, Vice President of Asia Pacific, Twitter said, “We are excited to have Mitchell lead our revenue growth and continue accelerating our revenue growth across the Southeast Asia region. With Mitchell’s extensive experience in sales, media, and marketing over the past three decades, I’m confident that he will be a strong leader for our Southeast Asia sales team, strengthen our client and partner relationships across this region, and increase our commitment to Southeast Asia as a high-growth region for Twitter.“

Mitchell Kreuch, Managing Director of Southeast Asia, Twitter added, “Continuous growth in Southeast Asia is a top priority. Having led Agency Development in the APAC region for the past two years, I am very excited to expand the role to lead the revenue growth team in the Southeast Asia region. Through Yu’s leadership and collaboration with our amazing team across the region, I look forward to unlocking more opportunities and continuing to showcase Twitter’s values to help brands stay connected with our audiences in the region.”

Embeddable Link: https://twitter.com/yusasamoto/status/1481445921728524288

Prior to joining Twitter in 2017, Mitchell spent almost three decades in the sales, marketing, and media industries across the US and in Asia Pacific. He has worked for global brands such as The Walt Disney Company, Yahoo!, and the New York Times. He holds a BA from Denison University. Mitchell can be found at @mkreuch on Twitter.

Embeddable Link: https://twitter.com/mkreuch/status/1481449649256878081

About Twitter, Inc.

Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) is what’s happening and what people are talking about right now. To learn more, visit about.twitter.com and follow @Twitter. Let’s talk.

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New Concept Provides Travelers with a Sense of Home Through Reliable Services, Signature Facilities and Well-Designed Rooms at Affordable Prices

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 13 January 2022 – Banyan Tree Group, one of the world’s leading independent hospitality groups, debuts HOMM as the newest concept within the Group’s global multi-brand ecosystem. HOMM Bliss Southbeach Patong, a 71-room contemporary beachfront property in Phuket, Thailand offering stylish and wallet-friendly accommodations, will serve as the brand’s first-ever location.  

HOMM is one of five new brands within Banyan Tree Group’s growing ecosystem of concepts that provides a sensible lifestyle and globally diverse experiences, while embodying the feeling of home. Ideal for families, couples and business executives alike, guests will find ease in reliable services, signature facilities, communal dining options and well-designed, price-friendly accommodations elevated by the Group’s purpose-led, sustainable tourism standards. Destination-specific, immersive travel experiences and locations in key second-tier cities give travelers opportunities to engage in local culture.

“With the introduction of our HOMM brand, we strive to provide guests with true “sense of home” comforts that act as a base camp for new experiences and adventures, while simultaneously supporting the local community. HOMM Bliss Southbeach Patong’s close proximity to Phuket’s culturally rich attractions and coastal region provides global travelers with the ability to fully engage with locals and foster sustainability and stewardship practices through Banyan Tree Group’s world-renowned ‘Stay for Good’ program, a blueprint for future HOMM locations to come,” said Chatchaya Jearranai (May), Hotel Manager of HOMM Bliss Southbeach Patong.  

Blending the essence of Phuket’s tropical beach with Banyan Tree Group’s signature service standards, HOMM Bliss Southbeach Patong sits on  Patong Bay’s southern end, with unrivaled views of the Andaman Sea along 1.5 miles of white sand beaches. The newly refurbished guestrooms boast contemporary beach-inspired accommodations, with 39 rooms featuring sea-facing private balconies and terraces or ground-floor plunge pools. Indulgent bath amenities encourage relaxing mornings, while the property’s two outdoor pools, beachfront access and proximity to top tourist attractions provide for exciting afternoons. Culinary offerings include quick bites, like HOMM’s signature breakfast buns from Seagulls on Southbeach, or all-day dining at Rice Bowl, best known for authentic Thai cuisine.  

As part of the Group’s Stay For Good program inspiring purposeful stewardship among guests and local communities, each HOMM property will advocate for a unique endangered species, centrally displayed in the lobby areas via origami art. For example, at HOMM Bliss Southbeach Patong, an origami creation of the Black Billed Gull can be found upon entering the lobby to raise awareness of the native bird. Waste-reduction initiatives and educational programs for locals will also be implemented, ensuring the holistic wellbeing of each HOMM community. 

For a limited time only, travelers staying a minimum of three nights can enjoy HOMM Bliss Southbeach Patong’s opening offer with a starting rate of THB 1,500 and a one-time dinner credit of THB 500. For more information, please visit https://www.hommhotels.com/hotels/homm-bliss-southbeach-patong.   

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ABOUT HOMM

Where home is a feeling, HOMM hotels provide a sense of comfort and familiarity through reliable services, standardized signature facilities and stylish, price-friendly accommodations. A new brand born out of Banyan Tree Group’s expanding ecosystem, HOMM locations offer distinctive style reminiscent of their destination while maintaining a ‘sense of home’ standard of soothing comfort. Guests will enjoy sensible essentials, convenient check-in available through online pre-registration, and dine-in or grab & go food and beverage options. Unique to each HOMM location are delectable Breakfast Buns, made with locally sourced ingredients, and an origami brand identifier that educates guests about a regionally endangered species. Every HOMM hotel provides original experiences through design and local activities, while ensuring the consistent quality found at each location worldwide. For more information, please visit www.hommhotels.com. 

ABOUT BANYAN TREE GROUP

Banyan Tree Group (“Banyan Tree Holdings Limited” or the “Group”) is one of the world’s leading independent, multi-brand hospitality groups centred on stewardship and wellbeing while offering exceptional, design-led experiences for the global travellers of today and tomorrow. The Group’s diversified portfolio of hotels, resorts, spas, galleries, golf and residences is centred around an ecosystem of 10 global brands, including the award-winning Banyan Tree, Angsana, Cassia, Dhawa and Laguna, as well as the highly anticipated new brands of Homm, Garrya, Folio and two new Banyan Tree brand extensions, Banyan Tree Escape and Banyan Tree Veya.

Founded in 1994 on the core concept of sustainability, Banyan Tree Group seeks to create long-term value for all stakeholders and destinations across its network of properties, products and brands, through a purpose-driven mission. With 8,000 associates across 23 countries, Banyan Tree Management Academy was established in 2008 to support the Group’s goals through advancing people development, management excellence, and learning with integrity and meaning.

Banyan Tree Group has received 2,850 industry awards and accolades since inception over 25 years ago. It has also received recognition for its commitment to environmental protection and community development through its Banyan Tree Global Foundation, which aligns the Group’s efforts to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Executing on its regionalised growth strategy, the Group’s global footprint continues to grow with 45 new hotels and resorts under design and construction in the pipeline, in addition to 54 operating hotels in 15 countries as of December 2021. As a global industry hospitality leader, Banyan Tree Group firmly embeds its mission to be a business that benefits all stakeholders, for the greater good.

Banyan Tree Group entered a strategic long-term partnership with Accor in 2016 to develop and manage Banyan Tree branded hotels around the world along with access to Accor’s global reservations and sales network, as well as the loyalty programme ALL – Accor Live Limitless. It also formed a joint venture with China Vanke Co. Ltd. in 2017 – focusing on active ageing and wellness hospitality projects. 

www.banyantree.com    www.angsana.com    www.cassia.com    www.dhawa.com    www.lagunaphuket.com

www.escape.banyantree.com    www.veya.banyantree.com    www.garrya.com    www.hommhotels.com     

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 13 January 2022 – Homevest Sdn Bhd (“HOMEVEST”) has successfully listed on the 1Exchange (“1X”) platform, Singapore’s first private securities exchange regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), in a listing process today.  

From Left: HOMEVEST Corporate Lawyer, Lew Choon Meng; HOMEVEST Corporate Advisor, Datuk Wira Haji Muhammad Faizal Zainol; HOMEVEST, Dato’ KY Lim, Group Managing Director; Dato’ Marcus Low, Executive Director & CEO; Puar Chin Jong, Independent Non-Executive Director; Hong Boon Toh, Independent Non-Executive Director; Victor Chia, CEO of 1Exchange, Johnson Chen, CEO of CapBridge & Founder of CapBridge Financial Group and Mohamed Nasser, Senior Vice President and Global Head Equity Capital Markets at SGX.

HOMEVEST consists of 3 divisions including HOMEVEST Capital, HOMEVEST Living and HOMEVEST Development. HOMEVEST is in the business of property investment, management, acquisition and development. Formerly known as KYY Empire and founded in 2016, the company has made a significant impact on the Malaysian property market with out-of-the-box property solutions. Within 5 years period, HOMEVEST’s has won numerous recognitions and awards throughout the region.

HOMEVEST is currently managing a wide range of properties portfolio of RM328 million covering Klang Valley and Johor Bahru. HOMEVEST had also obtained its ISO status being a certified company holding the ISO9001 Quality Management System and ISO14001 Environment Management System certifications.

This newly obtained status for HOMEVEST on 1Exchange will further strengthen HOMEVEST’s positioning in property development and project acquisition. Based in the global financial hub of Singapore, 1X is the first regulated private securities exchange with a Recognised Market Operator licence granted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. 1X is part of CapBridge Financial, backed by Singapore Exchange (“SGX”), SGInnovate, Hong Kong Cyberport and South Korea-based Hanwha Investment, among other strategic/institutional shareholders. It allows HOMEVEST to diversify its investor base by expanding to a broader community globally and digitally. 

Moving forward, HOMEVEST aims to develop sustainable Smart City ecosystems with its preferred technology partner, Huawei Malaysia to implement and inaugurate edge cutting innovative technologies solutions in the smart city development.

Dato’ KY Lim, Group Managing Director of HOMEVEST, said, “Today’s event marks a historical milestone for HOMEVEST. It brings us one step closer to achieving our vision of creating a world shaped by sustainable and smart-living communities with close-knit relationships. Over the years, HOMEVEST has seen rapid growth in its properties portfolio, investors and client base. We are looking forward to unlock more value for our shareholders, partners and homeowners.”

Lim further added, “It is our privilege for HOMEVEST to be listed in 1Exchange, the first MAS-regulated private securities exchange in Singapore and a member of leading integrated private market ecosystem, CapBridge Financial. We decided to be listed in Singapore because it is one of the world’s top financial hubs and is an attractive market due to its competitiveness and reputation in the business environment, human capital, infrastructure and financial sector.”

Lim continued, “In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted almost everything globally. We took this time to redefine our brand and realign our priority to focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals for the post-pandemic world. We believe in the importance of sustainable practices and we are committed to address sustainability in our business.”

Dato’ Marcus Low, Executive Director & CEO of HOMEVEST, added, “There is still a huge potential in the Malaysian property market, with our average house prices on of the lowest when compared to houses in China, Australia, Singapore and other Southeast Asia countries. While we continue to offer home affordability solutions to our customers, we are committed to reinvest our profits for sustainable growth and to generate returns for our shareholders.”

The direct listing on 1Exchange was marked by a virtual gong-striking ceremony on 12 January, attended by representatives from HOMEVEST, Dato’ KY Lim, Group Managing Director; Dato’ Marcus Low, Executive Director & CEO; Corporate Advisor, Datuk Wira Haji Muhammad Faizal Zainol; Puar Chin Jong, Independent Non-Executive Director; Hong Boon Toh, Independent Non-Executive Director; Victor Chia, CEO of 1Exchange, Johnson Chen, CEO of CapBridge & Founder of CapBridge Financial Group and Mohamed Nasser, Senior Vice President and Global Head Equity Capital Markets at SGX.

We are delighted that HOMEVEST has selected 1exchange as their listing venue. As Malaysia’s business in property investment, management and development, HOMEVEST unlocks value for their partners to make home ownership more affordable and accessible. 1Exchange is proud to be a partner to HOMEVEST and we look forward to its continued growth. Said 1Exchange Chief Executive Offer, Victor Chia.

About HOMEVEST

One of HOMEVEST signature programmes is the Home Ownership Programme for Employees (H.O.P.E.) which is aimed at enabling corporations and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to empower their employees to own a home. This programme is officially supported by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan) and endorsed by the Malaysia Book of Records as the “First Property Company to Provide Homeownership Programme for Employees in Malaysia.”

The innovative programme focus on assists employees to achieve their dream of owning a house with value-added benefits for employers to retain their top-performing employees. In addition, this programme is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) no. 8, which is to promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.

HOMEVEST Living has proven its clout as an innovative property solutions provider by continuously developing original and unprecedented solutions for property management. Its 3 in 1 Deal consists of Zero Deposit, Free Mover Service, Free Utilities. Flexi-Rent2own Programme provides hassle-free solutions for its customers. With this deal, HOMEVEST Living was able to rapidly attract new customers and achieve 95% occupancy rate in 2021.

Backed by its strong and experienced management team, experienced board of directors, and with the support of its trusted board of advisors and customers, HOMEVEST has won many accolades over the years and has earned an excellent reputation for its high standards in entrepreneurship, innovation and social responsibility and HOMEVEST seek to achieve its vision of creating a world shaped by sustainable and smart-living communities with close-knit relationships.

For latest news and information about HOMEVEST, please visit HOMEVEST’S website: www.homevestglobal.com and social media:    https://www.facebook.com/HomevestGlobal

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In Taiwan, NetApp ranked first in the All-Flash Array (AFA) and Open Networked market segments by vendor revenue; in Hong Kong, NetApp ranked first in the All-Flash Array segment by vendor revenue

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 13 January 2022 – Global cloud-led, data-centric software company NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) today announced that it has achieved double-digit percentage growth, year-on-year, in the All-Flash Array (AFA)[1] and Open Networked[2] segments for the Asia-Pacific[3] (APAC) region, according to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Storage Systems Tracker, Q3 2021 (December 2021 release).

Across the APAC region for Q3 2021, NetApp retains its position as the second largest vendor (tied) by vendor revenue, quarter-on-quarter, in both the Open Networked segment and the AFA segment. NetApp achieved 41.2 percent year-on-year growth for the AFA business segment, while achieving 15.1 percent in the Open Networked business segment, outpacing the overall market growth again, according to IDC. This achievement was driven by strong performances in the Greater China Area, specifically for Hong Kong and Taiwan.

• In Taiwan, NetApp achieved 184.6 percent year-on-year growth for its AFA business in Q3 2021, outpacing the local market growth of 49.4 percent. This performance established NetApp as the local AFA segment leader for Q3 2021, with a market share of 52.2 percent by vendor revenue.

In the Open Networked segment, NetApp achieved 146.4 percent local year-on-year growth for Q3 2021, outpacing market growth of 49.1 percent. This performance established NetApp as the local Open Networked segment leader for Q3 2021, with a market share of 38.7 percent by vendor revenue.

• In Hong Kong, NetApp achieved 209.9 percent year-on-year growth for its AFA business in Q3 2021, outpacing the local market growth of 3.9 percent. This performance allowed NetApp to retain its top position, quarter-on-quarter, in the local AFA segment in Q3 2021, with a market share of 20.2 percent by vendor revenue.

“The year-on-year growth shown in our Hong Kong and Taiwan markets is phenomenal, if we are to compare against the overall local market figures,” said Sanjay Rohatgi, Senior Vice President and General Manager, APAC, NetApp. “The overall results tell us that we have a great team who truly understand our customers’ needs, as they progress with their digital transformation. We hope to continue on our path of making the hybrid cloud more accessible to customers at less cost through our strategy of building strong hyperscaler partners and a strong product portfolio.”

Modern All-Flash Arrays by NetApp provide robust data services, integrated data protection, seamless scalability, and new levels of performance. These software features, along with deep cloud and application integration, enable the provisioning of storage within minutes. By easily connecting to more public clouds, customers can enjoy both the advanced services and cost savings that they are looking for.

NetApp has recently strengthened its product portfolio with the introduction of the new NetApp AFF A900, powered by NetApp ONTAP Enterprise Edition. It features leading capabilities that include the highest data storage performance, best-in-class data security with the new Anti-Ransomware Suite, and simplified, non-disruptive upgrades. In the past year, NetApp has also more than doubled its natively integrated public cloud presence to 27 stamps or zones across APAC, through its partnerships with the hyperscalers.

About NetApp:

NetApp is a global cloud-led, data-centric software company that empowers organizations to lead with data in the age of accelerated digital transformation. The company provides systems, software and cloud services that enable them to run their applications optimally from data center to cloud, whether they are developing in the cloud, moving to the cloud, or creating their own cloudlike experiences on premises. With solutions that perform across diverse environments, NetApp helps organizations build their own data fabric and securely deliver the right data, services, and applications to the right people – anytime, anywhere. Learn more at www.netapp.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

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