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New Shipment of AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccines from COVAX Facility Arrive in Laos

Laos receives shipment of over 500,000 AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines
Laos receives shipment of over 500,000 AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines (Photo: UNICEF Laos)

Laos received a new shipment of 523,200 doses of the AstraZeneca Oxford Covid-19 vaccine from the COVAX Facility on Sunday.

Namiton Launches the First Special Water Purifier with Hollow-Fiber Nanofiltration Membrane – Pushing the Envelope with Membrane Technology Innovation from Singapore

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 2 November 2021 – A special water-purifier series developed by Singapore-based Namiton Pte.Ltd. to provide direct access to drinking water has received a great response upon its launch. Based on hollow-fiber nanofiltration membrane (HFNM) technology, this commercial drinking water solution boasts a host of excellent features, including ultra-low pressure, large flux, and selective ion removal.

 

Rapid economic development has brought ever more challenges to our lived environment, in particular to the quality of the drinking water that is of vital importance to every human being. The safety of drinking water and its treatment is a priority for the future of our society.

 

With its hollow-fiber nanofiltration membrane, the Special Water Purifier is a flagship product developed for the commercial water purification industry led by the team of Namiton licensed the latest membrane technology from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) which is ranked no. 1 in the world for the strength of its Materials Science expertise. The purifier features the first charge-selective, low-pressure, hollow-fiber nanofiltration membrane (HFNM) in the world, enabling efficient filtration, mineral retention, and effective prevention of secondary pollution. Unlike ultrafiltration membranes (which can‘t remove heavy metals or limescale) or reverse osmosis membranes (which screen good particles along with the bad), the new model will filter 99.99% of suspended particles, microorganisms, bacteria, viruses, heavy metals, and other harmful substances from water while retaining trace minerals that are beneficial to the human body. Once passed through the HFNM, this so-called “nanofilted water” is healthier and safer, meeting the drinking water needs of campuses, hotels, companies, medical institutions, office buildings, parks and green spaces, and other public areas.

 

As the most advanced and unique water purification membrane material in the world, HFNM‘s low-pressure selective nanofiltration core represents a paradigm shift in water purification technology. HFNM features hydrophilicity, oxidation resistance, heavy-duty corrosion resistance, and high temperature resistance, while the membrane module itself has the advantages of lower operating pressure (-35%) and larger flux (+40% ) than traditional spiral wound nanofiltration membranes, in addition to selective control of ion removal. It also saves energy and water, with a waste-water rate only 1/3 that of an ordinary RO membrane. It is also manufactured with the most effective energy-saving and water-saving technology, decreasing utility costs by more than 70% compared with traditional water purifiers. Thanks to its excellent performance, the purifier has a range of applications, including mains water upgrades, drinking water purification on campus, seawater desalination, municipal water supply treatment, industrial treatment and reuse of toxic wastewater, chiral drug separation for medical purposes, dialysis membrane materials, and more.

 

Namiton is committed to providing highly scientific, environmentally friendly, and ever more cost-effective solutions to meet market needs, with special focus on the following:

 

1. Our commercially integrated drinking water machine

This is a drinking water solution for large public areas, meeting the needs of multiple users with just a single device.

The most competitive high-end water purifier in the industry is built around a unique ultra-low pressure nanofiltration membrane that features a range of benefits, including 3 seconds of rapid heating, freely adjustable water temperature, large flux, no barrel, a dual-temperature water outlet, five-stage filtration, fresh drinking water, higher water quality, low pressure without a pump, greater energy-saving, click-and-out, a low wastewater rate, and water savings up to 300%. Its suitable locations are airports, shopping malls, office spaces, etc.

     

2. Our commercial central system/vertical pipeline machine

Designed for sites with heavy traffic and greater demand for drinking water outlets, their water flux is up to 3.6l/h via multiple machines connected in parallel. It allows for flexible water use,and customized drinking water solutions based on user needs for large-flow water purification. 800-gallon, hollow-fiber nanofiltration cartridges and five-stage nanofiltration ensure the purification of every last drop of water; full automation, including microcomputer control and regular cleaning, reduce the need for maintenance and result in a safer and more user-friendly experience. Its suitable locations are factories, multi-floor office spaces, etc. 

 

3. Our commercial drinking water dispenser

An exclusive public drinking water solution designed for campuses with high demand for drinking water and drinking water outlets. The progressive heating system can effectively avoid “water that boiled multiple times” and “Yin Yang water”, ensure the supply of warm water and reduce the risk of scalding; this is especially suitable for locations such as schools, offices, libraries, dormitories, etc.

 

Namiton‘s successful launch of new product lines has attracted great attention from the industry and the market, and the latest four models have come to symbolize the innovative power of the company‘s R&D. With its HQ and R&D center in Singapore, Namiton brings cutting-edge water purification technology and talents from across the nation together under one roof. Namiton is committed to benefiting the world with the country‘s leading membrane purification technology, offering integrated membrane technology solutions that showcase new materials R&D and water-treatment solutions, with sales of materials and equipment for high-end commercial water purification. It is our mission to promote the green and health-conscious development of China’s environmental protection industry.

 

In the future, Namiton will strive to “honor its social responsibility and devote itself to building an ecological culture”, contributing to water treatment, drinking water safety, the ecology of the urban environment, and green and low-carbon development through ongoing technological innovation and improvements to the industrial supply chain.

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Jenny Tonkham Phonchanheuang Crowned Miss Universe Laos 2021

Ms. Tonkham Phonchanheuang officially crowned Miss Universe Laos 2021
Ms. Tonkham Phonchanheuang officially crowned Miss Universe Laos 2021

 

Ms. Tonkham Phonchanheuang, a 26-year-old from Vientiane Capital has officially been crowned Miss Universe Laos 2021.

Singapore Environment Council and Equinix’s Reverse Vending Machine pilot in polytechnics highlights Public-Private-People Partnerships as the way forward in driving recycling efforts

Conscious consumption and responsible recycling promote a sustainable lifestyle and safeguard the environment for future generations

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 2 November 2021 – The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) and Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure companyTM, have concluded a four-month Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) pilot project at Republic Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic to promote students’ recycling habits. A total of 3,555 and 3,442 used beverage containers were collected at Temasek Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic respectively, with a contribution of $10,800 made towards benefitting underprivileged students at the two polytechnics. The pilot demonstrated the potential and capability of public-private-people partnerships to deliver green solutions with the ability to scale up to more educational institutions and food and beverage (F&B) establishments in retail environments.

 

RVMs are one way to encourage the domestic recycling of used beverage containers at source. Utilising the technology of the in-built camera to capture images of the container, the software identifies the type of container before sorting them into different storage bins with the collection data recorded for viewing by an online system. All containers are collected weekly by SembWaste and sent for recycling at Sembcorp’s material-recovery facility, avoiding incineration and landfilling.

 

Yee May Leong, Managing Director of Equinix South Asia, said, “As a Fortune 500 company with over 230 International Business ExchangeTM (IBX®) data centers globally, Equinix has a responsibility to connect and support local communities, and power the world in a sustainable manner. Through sponsoring the RVM Polytechnic project, we are pleased to have contributed to the national recycling programme, whilst educating students and helping those in need along the way. We hope this meaningful project encourages everyone, especially the youths who are our leaders of tomorrow, to do more together to create a better future.”

 

The joint pilot project is indicative of Equinix’s efforts in catalysing collective action in the community for the betterment of society through utilising new technologies and innovations.

 

Jen Teo, Executive Director of SEC, said, “We are extremely heartened by the support of the schools and students for this project pilot. While COVID-19 has certainly presented challenges, the pilot has nevertheless allowed us to get a better sense of sentiment on the ground. With the National Environment Agency (NEA) expected to roll out its Deposit Refund Scheme by 2022, the insights will help us refine how we engage not just the schools but the community as a whole. We believe that such an approach is critical as we work together with the government to drive Singapore towards a zero-waste nation.”

 

Over 467 million plastic drink bottles are used in Singapore each year, equivalent to the size of 94 Olympic-sized swimming pools. COVID-19 has aggravated plastic waste from takeaways and food deliveries. A 2020 study conducted by NUS Alumni found that Singapore households generated an extra 1,334 tonnes of plastic waste from takeaways and food deliveries during the country’s two-month circuit breaker in 2020. And yet, according to the NEA’s 2020 Waste and Recycling Statistics, only 4% of plastics were recycled last year. This pales in comparison with 11% for glass and 19% for food waste and shows the vast scope for recycling plastics.

 

Alongside packaging waste, Singapore has designated e-waste and food waste as priority streams under its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework. The first phase of the EPR will be the Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS). To be rolled out by 2022, this is a nation-wide system to take back and recycle used beverage containers. DRS aims to aggregate the collection of post-consumer plastic waste and ensure a steady supply of feedstock for recycling, ultimately closing the plastic-waste loop. As envisaged in the Singapore Green Plan 2030, DRS will bolster national efforts to reduce waste per capita sent to landfills by 30 per cent by 2030.

 

Ms Teo added, “We strongly believe that collaboration between the private, public and people sectors is the way forward to make a deeper impact on recycling beverage container waste and contribute to our nation’s zero-waste goals. We hope that as more forward-thinking companies and organisations step forward to partner us, we can collectively accelerate efforts to make recycling convenient to consumers through the Reverse Vending Machine and other recycling touchpoints.”

Note to the Editor:

Please refer to the Annex for additional quotes from Temasek Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic.

ANNEX

Name

Designation

Tertiary Institution

Quote

Gary Png

Director, Estates & Facilities Management Department

Temasek Polytechnic

“This partnership with SEC may be a small step, but we believe it would go a long way towards educating the Temasek Polytechnic community on how we can play our part to protect the planet for future generations.”

Xavier Ang

Diploma student, Green Building & Sustainability

“The Reverse Vending Machine project is a great initiative as it allows us to do our part for the environment by recycling bottles and cans rather than indiscriminately throwing them into bins.”

Shyam

Srinivasan

Diploma student, Environmental Science, Year 2, and member of Conservation Interest Group

Republic Polytechnic

“As there are many students on campus who buy bottled and canned drinks, it’s great that we are able to be proactive in recycling our used containers through the Reverse Vending Machine.” 

Devaanantham Ramachandran

“It is critical that we come up with innovative solutions to address the global challenge of waste management. The Reverse Vending Machine is one such solution, and I look forward to more machines being rolled out across the different locations in Singapore.”

ABOUT THE SINGAPORE ENVIRONMENT COUNCIL

The environmental sustainability advisory for businesses and future business leaders, SEC partners companies in their sustainability journeys through its globally recognised environmental certification programme under the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN).

In line with the national targets outlined in the SG Green Plan 2030, SEC’s public arm focuses on raising public awareness on sustainability issues and fosters capability and capacity building through Public Private People Partnerships (4Ps).

As a not-for-profit, non-governmental organisation (NGO), SEC is approved under the Institution of Public Character (IPC) which extends tax exemption to donors.

For details, please visit https://www.sec.org.sg.

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Cyberport FinTech InnoCon takes place online today Drives co-creative success by partnering financial institutions and FinTech companies

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 November 2021 – Cyberport FinTech InnoCon 2021 (the Conference) – a spotlight event of the annual premier Cyberport Venture Capital Forum (CVCF) was staged online today. It also unveiled the sixth Hong Kong Fintech Week. Themed “Innovation of FinTech Proof-of-Concept for Hong Kong Financial Services Industry”, the Conference brought together more than 30 representatives of regulatory and professional bodies as well as financial institutions and start-ups participating in the Fintech Proof-of-Concept Subsidy Scheme (“PoC Scheme”). In addition to sharing a number of innovative cases, all put their heads together to decipher emerging trends and opportunities for technology application in various financial services areas, from RegTech, InsurTech and environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) to cross-border finance in the Greater Bay Area.

Financial institutions and start-ups jointly driving financial innovation

Speaking at the opening of the conference today, Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, said: “As an international financial centre, financial institutions and technology companies enjoy great flexibility to develop FinTech solutions to meet market needs. We have put in place enabling measures to facilitate the incubation process of FinTech products.  For example, our financial regulators provide regulatory sandboxes allowing financial institutions to conduct pilot trials of their FinTech products before launch in the market, such that they can obtain early supervisory feedback and user opinions, and reduce development costs.”

 

Dr. George Lam, Chairman of Cyberport, said: “The success of the PoC Scheme proves that co-creation between traditional financial institutions and FinTech companies can not only incorporate the innovation and technology sector’s innovative ideas, but can also take into account the actual needs of industry operations and business development. This is a win-win and actually all-win model of financial innovation. Cyberport will continue to collaborate with the government to promote and facilitate innovative cooperation between the financial services industry and start-ups. Such cooperation will help everyone to better grasp the abundant opportunities available in the Greater Bay Area, thereby reinforcing and enhancing Hong Kong’s many competitive advantages as a leading international financial, asset management and risk management centre.”

Regulatory system allows financial innovation and stability to coexist

In the opening panel discussion session, Eric Chan, Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport and the four major regulators in Hong Kong – namely the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Insurance Authority (IA), Mandatory Provident Fund Authority (MPFA) and Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) – jointly explored innovation trends in financial services including the banking, insurance, asset management and securities sectors, as well as the significance of the PoC Scheme in driving financial innovation. HKMA, IA, and MPFA also offered updates on their policies, including formulation of the “FinTech 2025” strategy, construction of a one-stop sandbox network and the “eMPF” platform, and more, allowing start-ups to gain insights about relevant development opportunities.

Alternative data applications and ESG offer enormous potential in innovation

In the panel discussion session on “Alternative Data for SME Financing”, representatives from China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation and Hang Seng Bank as well as two start-ups, Planto and FindDoc, explored the benefits of alternative data applications for banks and SMEs. John Wong, Head of Global Liquidity and Cash Management, Hang Seng Bank shared that with the opening of data, banks are able to make use of dynamic sales and purchase data from SMEs. Unlike traditional financial data, dynamic data can be updated instantly, allowing banks to assess SMEs’ latest operating conditions more efficiently and accurately, thereby speeding up the loan approval process. This practice is believed to lead subsequent industry development. Ivan Ng, Founder and CEO of FindDoc, mentioned that as a doctor marketplace, FindDoc worked with a bank to develop a digital platform through which clinics can procure medicine and make digital payments, while banks can make use of transaction data collected by the platform to assess those clinics’ credit risks.

In the panel discussion session on “ESG – What can FinTech help?”, Gabriel Kung, Chief Commercial Officer of Bowtie Life Insurance Company Limited, shared that ESG data plays an increasingly important role for insurance companies in defining product contents and costs. For example, insurance companies might incentivise the improvement of air quality in corporate clients’ offices through reducing employees’ medical insurance premiums based on relevant ESG data. However, he added that it is currently difficult for insurance companies to obtain clients’ ESG records. If a standardized set of corporate ESG benchmarks was put in place, more innovative products could then be developed.

Other topics discussed at the Conference included opportunities in the Greater Bay Area, the development of RegTech in Asia and untapped opportunities in InsurTech, as well as the role of family offices in driving the development of WealthTech and digital assets.

Two-day Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2021 starts tomorrow

Beginning tomorrow and running for two days, the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2021 (CVCF 2021) aims to decipher in detail the development of and opportunities offered by various industries, and to promote diversified growth in the innovation and technology sector. Themed “Venturing for Success: Resilience, Growth & Opportunity”, CVCF 2021 brings together more than 70 industry leaders, top-tier investors and technopreneurs to discuss post-pandemic global venture capital trends, investor strategies and new areas of venture capital, opportunities and prospects in the Greater Bay Area and more, while promoting project matching to expand investment opportunities for start-ups.

 

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1.    A spotlight event of the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum, Cyberport FinTech InnoCon 2021 is staged online today, bringing together more than 30 representatives of professional bodies, renowned financial institutions, regulatory bodies and Cyberport start-ups to decipher emerging trends and opportunities for technology application in many financial services areas. (From left: Tony Chan, Associate Director, Policy and Development Division, Insurance Authority, Nelson Chow, Chief Fintech Officer, Fintech Facilitation Office, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Peter Yan, CEO of Cyberport, Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Dr. George Lam, Chairman of Cyberport, Eric Chan, Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport, Elizabeth Wong, Director of Licensing and Head of Fintech unit, Intermediaries, Securities and Futures Commission, John Wan, General Manager (eMPF Project), Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority)

2.    Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, delivers the Conference’s opening remarks.

3.    Dr George Lam, Chairman of Cyberport, says the Fintech Proof-of-Concept Subsidy Scheme would bring more innovative and practical products to the financial industry.

About Cyberport

Cyberport is an innovative digital community with around 800 on-site start-ups and technology companies. It is management by Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, which is wholly owned by the Hong Kong SAR Government. With a vision to be the hub for digital technology thereby creating a new economic driver for Hong Kong, Cyberport is committed to nurturing a vibrant tech ecosystem by cultivating talent, promoting entrepreneurship among youth, supporting start-ups on their growth journey, fostering industry development by promoting strategic collaboration with local and international partners, and integrating new and traditional economies by accelerating digital transformation in the public and private sectors. For more information, please visit www.cyberport.hk

#Cyberport

Youth Action In Climate Change 2021 Workshop Held in Vientiane Capital

Youth 4 Climate Change

Zero Waste Laos, with the support of the European Union to Laos (EU), and other partners, organized a campaign workshop on “Youth Action in Climate Change Laos” on Saturday.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK): Full Scholarship for Students’ Academic Research

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 November 2021 – Starting a career in academic research is challenging. Successful research requires more than profound insight and professional knowledge. Established in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is ranked top 50 of the best universities in the world consistently. It is a multicultural campus that attracts students from all around the world. At CUHK, we help students develop thinking and learning skills which tackle the demands of tomorrow’s world and capable of shaping a better world for the future.

 

The University offers a great array of support for PhD studies. The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) established by Research Grants Council (RGC) aims to attract the best students worldwide to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong universities. The Scheme provides a financial assistance of up to US$210,000. It covers students’ tuition fees, stipend, 1st year hostel fee (with guaranteed on-campus accommodation), international conference and research-related travel allowance and a lodging award (approx. US$12,800). PhD candidates nominated by CUHK to HKPFS but not selected by the RGC will be offered a regular PhD place. They will receive an award of approx. US$10,260 and a studentship of approx. US$27,730 per annum within the normative study period.

 

CUHK is committed to conducting research of the highest international standard. With the support of a wide array of over 300 research institutes and research centres, it has long promoted interdisciplinary research excellence on local, national and international level. It has also established many joint research units partnering with external academic institutions. With the approval of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, we have five State Key Laboratories, including Laboratories of Agrobiotechnology, Digestive Disease, Research on Bioactivities and Clinical Applications of Medicinal Plants, Synthetic Chemistry, and Translational Oncology. These state-level laboratories enable the country’s most proficient experts and scholars to conduct leading studies and experiments.

 

Student life at CUHK is diverse. University facilities also add extra dimensions to life on campus – from the artistic and cultural, to the recreational and athletic. The students can fully emerge themselves into vibrant school life and their research.

 

Whatever one’s life and career goals, we help transform students into lifelong learners with the ability to thrive in an ever-changing world. The application deadline for HKPFS at CUHK is on 1 December 2021. To learn more the details, please visit https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/hkpfs?utm_source=CM&utm_medium=CM&utm_campaign=HKPFS

 

An information webinar on HKPFS at CUHK will be held on November 3, 2021 from 5-6 p.m. (HK time).  Please register now for the event!

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FWD achieves record-breaking win with nine awards at Hong Kong Insurance Awards 2021

The most awarded insurer for enhancing customer experience with digitalisation, innovation, and outstanding services

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 November 2021 – FWD Insurance (‘FWD’) broke its record by winning nine awards at the Hong Kong Insurance Awards (‘HKIA’) 2021, including seven grand awards and two top-three finalist awards (see Appendices 1 & 2), making it the most awarded insurer with the greatest number of grand awards.

 

FWD Insurance won nine awards at the Hong Kong Insurance Awards 2021, including seven grand awards and two top-three finalist awards, for elevating the customer experience with digitalisation, innovation, and outstanding services.

 

FWD Insurance achieves a record-breaking win, making it the most awarded insurer also with the greatest number of grand awards.

 

FWD has been focused on harnessing technology to boost performance and improve the customer experience with its integrated suite of claims and digital solutions, and its offerings of revolutionary health protection through its market-leading Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (‘VHIS’) series and critical illness coverage. FWD’s remarkable wins were also a recognition of its success in fostering a culture of excellence among tied agency teams and future leaders, and playing an engaging role in the community through a diverse range of promotional and activation initiatives.

 

Ken Lau, FWD’s Managing Director of Greater China and Hong Kong CEO, said, “These prestigious awards are a momentous tribute to our team’s unrelenting efforts and outstanding achievements across the board. This recognition inspires us to keep up the momentum and keep innovating, leveraging technology for speed and convenience, and creating opportunities as we continue changing the way people feel about insurance.”

 

The HKIA is a reputable annual event organised by the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers to raise standards across the insurance industry by acknowledging leading performance and innovation.

Appendix 1 – List of FWD Insurance’s Wins

Winning items

Category

Award

Claims service:

–          FWD Moment’s AI assessment engine

–          Claims Ambassadors

Outstanding Claims Management Award

Grand Award

FWD VHIS promotional campaign – Better coverage, more comprehensive protection

Outstanding Integrated Marketing Strategies Award

Grand Award

Comprehensive suite of digital service platforms:

Consumers facing:

–          Agent Assist – Servising platform for tied agents to better serve customers

–          FWD MAX engagement platform

–          FWD digital one-stop direct purchase platform

–          FWD Moments service app

For tied agents’ use:

–          SMART – New insurance policy application platform

Excellence in Digital Transformation Award

Top-3 Finalist

Crisis OneCover Prime

 

Most Innovative Product/Service Award – Life Insurance (Health)

Grand Award

VHIS Series – vCANsurance and vPrime

 

Most Innovative Product/Service Award – Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme

Grand Award

FWD Tied Agency

Lester Lee, Chief Regional Director

Outstanding Agent of the Year

Grand Award

Steve Lo, Senior Branch Manager

Outstanding Community Intermediary of the Year

Grand Award

Freddy Tse, Branch Manager

Outstanding Community Intermediary of the Year

Top-3 Finalist

Koobee Lau, Branch Manager

Outstanding Young Professional of the Year – Intermediary

Grand Award

 

Appendix 2: Details of the Awards won by FWD Insurance in 2021

Outstanding Claims Management – FWD won this award for the lightning speed at which claims are paid out through its claims processing engine, as well as the personalised Claims Ambassador service that provides dedicated claims support when customers need it.

Outstanding Integrated Marketing Strategies – It recognised FWD’s holistic Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (‘VHIS’) marketing campaign, which sparked a city-wide conversation about VHIS products through a custom-made TV drama, a multi-media advertising campaign, public relations activation and social engagement stories and videos.

Excellence in Digital Transformation – FWD clinched this award for its comprehensive suite of digital service platforms, which offer a simpler, faster, and smoother user journey while enhancing service quality, purchase experience and engagement.

Most Innovative Product/Service Award – Life Insurance (Health) – FWD’s Crisis OneCover Prime won as a one-stop critical illness protection plan with pioneering rehabilitation and emotional support that extends to dementia. Its future-proof protection covers both defined and unknown diseases based on severity.

Most Innovative Product/Service Award – Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme – FWD’s vCANsurance and vPrime prevailed in this category with their comprehensive coverage and designs that maximise claimable benefits, such as vCANsurance’s “per disability per policy year” claims mechanism, and vPrime’s waiver of deductibles for designated crises, and their removal of sub-limits on basic benefit items. The plans go beyond the VHIS scope and financial support with consultation and rehabilitation services.

About FWD Hong Kong & Macau

FWD Hong Kong & Macau are part of the FWD Group, the primary insurance business of investment group, Pacific Century Group. FWD Group spans 10 markets in Asia including Hong Kong SAR & Macau SAR, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, Malaysia and Cambodia.

FWD Hong Kong has been assigned strong financial ratings by international agencies. It offers life and medical insurance, general insurance, employee benefits, and financial planning. FWD Macau provides a suite of life and medical insurance.

FWD is focused on creating fresh customer experiences and making the insurance journey simpler, faster and smoother, with innovative propositions and easy-to-understand products, supported by digital technology. Through this customer-led approach, FWD aims to be a leading pan-Asian insurer by changing the way people feel about insurance.

For more information about FWD Hong Kong & Macau please visit WWW.FWD.COM.HK and WWW.FWD.COM.MO.

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