New lifestyle appliances provide personalised and connected home experiences underpinned by Samsung’s innovative technologies

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 June 2021 – Samsung Electronics Singapore is bringing to market its latest range of refrigerators and robot vacuum cleaners to enhance homeowners’ live-in experience. This includes the latest 4-Door Flex Refrigerator Series, as well as the Jet Bot+ with Clean Station™.

Consumers can look forward to flexible storage options and enhanced freshness delivered right from the 4-Door Flex Refrigerator Series with the signature FlexZone™¹. In addition, consumers can enjoy new features such as the brand-new Beverage Center™² and Dual Auto Ice Maker features² for access to refreshing cold water. The Jet Bot+ will bring about a smarter, more effortless, and efficient cleaning experience with the Clean Station™offering an automated dust disposal solution, precise LiDAR sensor technology, and Wi-Fi Smart Control.

“As consumers spend more time at home, they are also seeking to enhance their live-in experiences with technology. Our new 4-Door Flex Refrigerator Series and Jet Bot+ robot vacuum are packed with innovative and smart features that offer conveniences along with reliable performance. And for homeowners who are particular about how their appliances can be part of an overall design story for their living spaces, both products have a modern and clean aesthetic that blends perfectly into any home,” said Jacqueline Toh, Head of Digital Appliances, Samsung Electronics Singapore.

Room to Indulge Your Food: Samsung 4-Door Flex Refrigerator Series

The new Samsung 4-Door Flex Refrigerator Series is the brand’s premium range that is Made in Korea

The Samsung 4-Door Flex Refrigerator Series includes four models in both Stainless Steel and Classic Matte Black variants. They come equipped with features that are designed to meet the different lifestyle and eating habits of families, including quick and easy access to refreshingly cold water, as well as ensuring food items stay fresh, last longer and taste their best.

• Beverage Center™²
  The new Beverage Center™ can be found inside the upper-left door of the refrigerator. It consists of the In-Door Water Dispenser and an AutoFill Water Pitcher to provide consumers with two different ways to obtain hygienic, filtered cold water anytime.

  Consumers can have quick access to cold water via the In-door Water Dispenser, kept inside the refrigerator with lesser exposure to air to reduce contamination. It also features a stainless-steel nozzle that is detachable for easy washing.

  For consumers seeking a refreshingly chilled and naturally flavoured drink straight from the refrigerator, the BPA³– free 1.4L AutoFill Water Pitcher automatically fills up with purified water, and can be infused⁴ with your choice of fruits and herbs.

• Dual Auto Ice Maker²
  The Dual Auto Ice Maker makes regular cubed ice and Ice Bites™ in two separate ice makers to suit different preferences for cold beverages. Ice Bites™ are smaller and can chill drinks much faster—great for families with children. The Dual Auto Ice Maker makes up to 2.8kg of ice a day and has a large storage capacity of up to 3.1kg⁵.

Superior Cooling Performance
Keep food fresher for longer and preserve its natural flavour and taste with enhanced cooling features. A Triple Cooling system independently supplies cool air to three compartments in the fridge and freezer using three dedicated coolers. The system controls the temperature and humidity in each compartment to create optimal storage conditions and prevents odours from mixing.

Precise Cooling also minimises any temperature fluctuation to just ±0.5°C to preserve the quality and texture of fresh food and prevent the effects of freezer burn. Food is kept fresh, even if the fridge door is opened frequently.

And with Metal Cooling, the fridge’s metal plate in the rear wall helps maintain the optimal internal temperature and prevents the loss of cool air whenever the door is opened.

Custom-Fit to Your Lifestyle

The new 4-Door Flex Refrigerator Series represents Samsung’s continuous commitment to pioneering new innovations, helping consumers achieve the lifestyles that they desire through flexible, personalised offerings, including:

• Flexible Interior Storage¹
  Interior customisation is available thanks to its flexible shelving and drawer configuration which helps keep different foods fresh by creating optimal conditions.

  Samsung’s signature FlexZone™, an independently controlled compartment that can effortlessly convert from a fridge to a freezer, provides users more customised food management options to accommodate different families’ eating habits. With this feature, users can store a wide range of items based on five pre-set temperature modes: Freeze, Soft Freeze, Meat/Fish, Fruits/Veggies, and Beverage.

  The 4-Door Flex is also equipped with a temperature-adjustable Flex Crisper™ drawer, which is perfect for maintaining the freshness of fresh produce such as meat and fish, along with a Crisper+™ drawer which ensures fruits and vegetables retain moisture.

• Family Hub™: Perfect addition to today’s connected kitchen
  The 4-Door Flex Family Hub™⁶ delivers a wide range of intelligent new features that provide a more personalised and interactive experience for everyone in the family.

  For a start, it features an intuitive 21.5-inch touchscreen that allows families to stay connected and entertained. Besides having the Family Board feature for users to share notes, photos, and videos with their family members, they can also enjoy endless entertainment straight from the kitchen by mirroring their smartphone⁷ and TV⁸ with SmartView or via entertainment apps⁹.
  
  Consumers can get recommendations on family meals with the Meal Planner app, as well as manage their fridge inventory more effectively via the View Inside feature which lets users peek into what is in their fridge remotely via their smartphones¹⁰. Additionally, the Smart Recipes app provides instant access to many delicious recipes with simple instructions. The fridge can also generate a shopping list for any missing ingredients that can be synced to users’ smartphones¹⁰ for easy access when they are out shopping.

  The Family Hub^TM also serves as a command centre for all your smart devices at home. With the SmartThings app¹¹, users can manage all compatible smart devices¹², such as washing machines and robot vacuum cleaners right from the Family Hub^TM screen.

Timeless Design

The new 4-Door Flex refrigerators’ classic and timeless aesthetics will fit right into your designer kitchen, as it will into your family’s needs.

The fridge blends effortlessly into existing kitchen designs with its seamless built-in layout, with the thoughtfully hidden water dispenser and minimalist style. It features Samsung’s signature flat door design and recessed handles that are treated with an antimicrobial coating that protects it from degradation by microorganisms¹³. The metallic finish is also fingerprint resistant.

For those who prefer a little pizzazz in the kitchen, the 4-Door Flex Family Hub™ can also display curated digital artworks, or offer other screen views to harmonise the refrigerator with the kitchen décor.

All in all, the Samsung 4-Door Flex Refrigerator Series is a great addition for households seeking a smart refrigerator that is custom-fit for their lifestyle needs.

The Complete Home Hygiene Solution: Jet Bot+ with Clean Station™

The new Jet Bot robot vacuum is smart, effective, and offers added convenience with Clean Station™

For homeowners looking to make home maintenance quicker and easier, the Jet Bot+ with Clean Station™ brings a truly automated cleaning experience from start to finish.

Clean Station™: The Perfect Automated and Complete Cleaning Companion

Consumers who prefer a more hygienic and fuss-free cleaning solution can look forward to the Jet Bot+ as it is equipped with Clean Station™ that serves both as a charging dock and an automated dust disposal solution. Sit back, relax and let the Jet Bot automatically do all the cleaning and subsequent return to its own Clean Station™ to empty all dust¹⁴ and dirt into a 2.5L dust bag¹⁵ which lasts for up to 3 months¹⁶. Additionally, Clean Station™ is fitted with a Multi-layered Filtration System that traps 99.999% of fine dust¹⁷ for better hygiene without dust escaping back into the air.

Precise Navigation, Accurate Mapping with LiDAR sensor technology

The new Jet Bot comes equipped with a high-precision LiDAR Sensor, to clean your home more efficiently and thoroughly as it can accurately optimise its cleaning path by repeatedly scanning the room to gather distance information¹⁸. With precise mapping, the Jet Bot easily navigates underneath or around furniture, tight corners, and even lowly-lit spaces for an efficient and thorough clean¹⁹. It can also recognise individual rooms and automatically divide them into separate areas for cleaning.

Upgraded Wi-Fi® Smart Control ²⁰

With the SmartThings app²¹, users can stay in control and monitor their Jet Bot even when it is out of sight:

• Select and Go
  The Jet Bot’s ability to recognise rooms and layouts allows users to choose and even remotely schedule it to clean selected rooms or areas to maximise efficiency and save time.

• No-go Zone
  Users can mark out no-go zones on their home’s virtual map to stop the Jet Bot from entering specific rooms or areas. There is no need for physical barriers.

• Live Cleaning Report
  Users can easily check on their Jet Bot’s current location or cleaning progress in real-time, allowing them complete visibility and control to issue any new cleaning commands remotely.

Powerful, Efficient and Hygienic Cleaning with Fewer Tangles

The Jet Bot comes well-equipped with tools that enable a fast and efficient cleaning process for all kinds of surfaces:

• High-Efficiency Brush with Self-Cleaning Grinder
  The Jet Bot is fitted with a High-Efficiency Brush that is made of soft woven textiles and anti-static threads that can reach deep into crevices to effectively remove fine dust and dirt on any types of floor including carpets and hard floors.

  The built-in Self-Cleaning Grinder also helps to break down hairs and pet fur into smaller particles to prevent dreadful tangles around the brush.

• Intelligent Power Control
  The Jet Bot is designed to be able to detect types of surfaces and amount of dust on them, to provide the optimum suction power to ensure a deeper clean when required.

• Hygiene Matters with Easy-to-Remove, Fully Washable Dustbin
  Maintaining the Jet Bot is simple and more hygienic with its detachable and fully washable dustbin and filter.

Local Pricing and Availability

The new Samsung 4-Door Flex Refrigerator Series and Samsung Jet Bot™ are available on the Samsung Online Store and major consumer electronics and IT stores in May 2021 and June 2021 respectively. Samsung Jet Bot™ can be purchased with or without Clean Station™.

Samsung 4-Door Flex Refrigerator Series Pricing

Samsung Jet Bot™ Pricing

Samsung 4-Door Flex Refrigerator: Model Specifications

Samsung Jet Bot™: Model Specifications

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com.

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Customers can enjoy protection anytime, anywhere with premium discount up to 14.5%

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 June 2021 – AXA Hong Kong and Macau (“AXA”) today announced the new partnership with HKTVmall, the 24-hour online shopping mall operated by Hong Kong Television Network Company Limited (“HKTV”) to offer AXA WiseGuard Medical Insurance Plan (“AXA WiseGuard”) on its platform. AXA WiseGuard is the first Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS) product available on HKTVmall, providing customers with easy access to health protection on HKTVmall website or mobile app anytime and anywhere in Hong Kong.

Under this new partnership, customers can enjoy 10% discount[1] for purchasing AXA WiseGuard on HKTVmall. HKTVmall VIP members are entitled to an extra 5% HKTV Mall Dollar Rebate on Thursdays, enjoying up to 14.5% off in total. With a monthly premium as low as HKD98.3^[2], customers can enjoy comprehensive protection under VHIS Standard Plan with no lifetime benefit limit at fingertips.

Sally Wan, Chief Executive Officer, AXA Hong Kong and Macau, said, “We are delighted to be the first insurer to partner with HKTVmall to offer health protection on the largest online shopping platform in Hong Kong. Under COVID, health protection has become a heightened need of many people, and through this partnership we have made it more accessible to the community. Our VHIS products have proven their popularity, accounting for 85% of our total health product sales. We will co-create and enhance our digital ecosystem to cater to the needs of the digitally-savvy consumers together with HKTVmall.”

Ricky Wong, Group Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Television Network Limited, said, “HKTVmall is the largest eCommerce platform in Hong Kong with over 500,000 product choices, and we have served over 1.1 million unique customers in 2020. Like AXA, HKTVmall aims to complete a digital ecosystem by offering a comprehensive range of products to support Hong Kong people’s diverse needs. We understand that health protection is an essential part of life, especially during the pandemic. We are very pleased to collaborate with AXA to offer such timely protection to Hong Kong people, safeguarding everyone’s health and wellbeing.”

For details of the product, including terms and conditions, please refer to the product brochure and policy provision.

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TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 1 June 2021 – Productivity came to prominence early, in 1776, when Adam Smith put it at center stage in his famed The Wealth of Nations.

The Tokyo-based Asian Productivity Organization (APO) continues that legacy under its mandate of promoting productivity across Asia and the Pacific since its founding 60 years ago. Centuries after Adam Smith’s work, recognition on productivity continues to grow.

As a tribute to productivity and a celebration of its Diamond Jubilee, the APO in partnership with the Japan Productivity Center is organizing the International Conference on the Centrality of Productivity on 10 June 2021 through a virtual platform.

Japan Productivity Center Chairman Yuzaburo Mogi will open the conference, and 2008 Nobel Prize Winner in Economics Prof. Paul Krugman will deliver the virtual keynote address.

Two panels of experts will examine pressing issues affecting the resilience of economies and businesses under the very harsh circumstances of the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

The first will focus on productivity and the quality of the workforce, featuring human resource practitioners and labor economists. The second panel will discuss smart transformation by leveraging advances in digital technologies and AI. Digital Minister Audrey Tang from the ROC will be one of the speakers through a recorded presentation in this session.

For registration and more information about the conference please refer to the following links.

The Centrality of Productivity website:

https://www.apo-tokyo.org/centrality-of-productivity/

About the APO

The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) is an intergovernmental organization committed to improving productivity in Asia and the Pacific. Established in 1961, the APO contributes to the sustainable socioeconomic development of the region through policy advisory services, institutional capacity-building efforts, sharing of productivity best practices, and dissemination of productivity data and analyses.

The current APO membership comprises 21 economies: Bangladesh; Cambodia; Republic of China; Fiji; Hong Kong; India; Indonesia; Islamic Republic of Iran; Japan; Republic of Korea; Lao PDR; Malaysia; Mongolia; Nepal; Pakistan; Philippines; Singapore; Sri Lanka; Thailand; Turkey; and Vietnam.

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 June 2021 – The Jardine Engineering Corporation Limited (“JEC”) today announces the following management change:

Kevin O’Brien, currently Chief Executive of JEC, will be moving at the end of August 2021 to succeed Thomas Ho as Chief Executive of Gammon Construction. Thomas will be retiring on 12^th October 2021. In turn, Noky Wong, currently Deputy Chief Executive of Jardine Schindler Group (“JSG”), will succeed Kevin at JEC.

Kevin will commence his new role at Gammon, initially as Chief Executive (Designate), on 1^st September. Kevin joined Balfour Beatty in Hong Kong in 1996 and moved to Gammon, a 50/50 joint venture between Balfour Beatty and Jardine Matheson, in 2004 where he held a number of senior roles. He was appointed Chief Executive of JEC in 2018.

Noky will start his new role as Chief Executive (Designate) of JEC on 1^st July. He joined JSG in July 2003 and has since held a number of leadership roles in Hong Kong, Vietnam and Malaysia before being appointed Deputy Chief Executive of JSG in January 2020.

About Jardine Engineering Corporation

Jardine Engineering Corporation (JEC) is a leading provider of products and services that engineer a better Asia. The group provides products & sourcing, engineering contracting, and technical services for buildings, the energy and transport sectors, and environmental infrastructure.

JEC specialises in the provision of electrical, mechanical, and building technologies. The group provides contracting expertise to deliver large-scale installations and ongoing operation and maintenance services which help our customers to operate their facilities to a world-class standard.

Established in Shanghai in 1923, JEC is now headquartered in Hong Kong and operates throughout Asia. JEC is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

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M1’s exclusive discounts and promotions ensure customers of all ages can get a head start on their Great Singapore Sale shopping spree. With free tablet PCs and months’ worth of 1Gbps Fibre Broadband up for grabs, the curated list of deals offers customers unmissable bargains in-stores and sitewide. Running until June 11, 2021, enjoy reduced prices on selected brands and proprietary plans.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 June 2021 – The M1 Mega Sale offers Singaporeans a chance to sweep up their favourite handsets, mobile data plans, and broadband subscriptions at a bargain. With sales having already begun, the event promises customers the biggest deals yet. Offering sitewide discounts up to $1380 and promotions on selected products, including the latest purple iPhone 12, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, and more, customers can indulge in some last-minute tech therapy.

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Jaw-Dropping Weekly Flash Deals

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About M1

M1, a subsidiary of Keppel Corporation, is Singapore’s first digital network operator, providing a suite of communications services, including mobile, fixed line, and fibre offerings to over two million customers.

Since the launch of its commercial services in 1997, M1 has achieved many firsts – becoming one of the first operators to be awarded one of Singapore’s two nationwide 5G standalone network licences, being the first operator to offer nationwide 4G service, ultra-high-speed fixed broadband, fixed voice, and other services on the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network (NGNBN).

M1’s mission is to drive transformation and evolution in Singapore’s telecommunications landscape through cutting-edge technology and its made-to-measure offerings. For more information, visit www.m1.com.sg

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Antimicrobial and eco-friendly products by German Company proven to be 99.99% effective against bacteria and viruses (incl. SARS-CoV-2), with coatings that can last up to 12 months, according to international ISO standards.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 June 2021 – DYPHOX, a professional hygiene solutions company based in Germany will be launching their line of antimicrobial products in Southeast Asia, starting with Singapore. Founded in 2010, the company’s products have been extensively tested in clinics, emergency rooms and various companies across Germany with positive results.

On setting up the first Southeast Asia regional headquarters in Singapore, DYPHOX Chief Executive Officer, Mr Xaver Auer said, “Singapore is known for having a very strongly developed health care system and with this, an explicit understanding of the role of hygiene and the benefits of innovative technologies. In the midst of a global pandemic, the increasing demand for cleaning and antibacterial products is undeniable. COVID-19 is an illness which we cannot influence. But we are able to inactivate SARS-CoV-2 because it is the virus that leads to the infection COVID-19. DYPHOX’s antimicrobial products will be able to provide consumers with an extra layer of protection.”

The Science Behind DYPHOX

DYPHOX’s innovative technology uses light in the visible spectrum to activate the available oxygen from the ambient air. The oxygen produced provides the antimicrobial effect. The scientific term for this oxygen activated by DYPHOX is called ‘singlet’ oxygen, and it can react easily with the envelope of microorganisms, thus killing them.

DYPHOX Universal is an antimicrobial, retrofit coating that continuously disinfects and closes hygiene gaps to optimally protect patients, employees and customers from contamination. This colourless coating has been extensively tested and has proven its effectiveness in German clinics, emergency rooms, offices and production facilities in various companies. DYPHOX’s coatings are eco-friendly, dermatologically tested and safe to use in food and beverage establishments, which is a major differentiating factor from other competitor brands. Furthermore, as it can last up to 12 months this coating has eliminated the need for high frequency cleaning.

Research^[1] has shown that non-enveloped viruses are more resistant to many disinfectants compared to enveloped ones. Yet, DYPHOX’s coating is effective in inactivating non-enveloped viruses such as Adenoviruses with up to 99% reduction.

The DYPHOX Universal kit consists of a Cleaner, Primer and Antimicrobial Coating, each packaged in a 1 litre container. These products are available for purchase from the DYPHOX Asia office located at the German Centre, as well as through select cleaning companies. The company is currently working on wipes that would help disinfect surfaces for up to 72 hours, which will provide consumers with protection wherever they go.

Expansion Plans

DYPHOX has its eyes set on expanding to countries like China, Japan, Taiwan and the United States of America. “The expansion timeline depends on the reception of DYPHOX as a new, innovative technology. It still needs to attract awareness and penetrate the markets as the first full-blown antimicrobial surface technology reliably working also on dry surfaces,” said Mr Tan Tong Liang, Director of DYPHOX Asia.

Notes to Editor

TriOptoTec GmbH is the patent holder in Germany and DYPHOX is the brand of all the products.

DYPHOX Universal kit consists of Cleaner, Primer and Antimicrobial Coating, with each packaged in a 1 Litre container, and costs S$28 (inclusive of labour) per high touch point such as door handles. These products are available for purchase from the DYPHOX Asia office located at the German Centre, as well as through cleaning companies.

For more information about DYPHOX products, please visit: https://dyphox.com/en/

About DYPHOX

DYPHOX is a professional hygiene solutions company based in Germany that specialises in antimicrobial, eco-friendly products that are proven to be 99.99% effective against bacteria and viruses (incl. SARS-CoV-2) according to international ISO standards. Founded in 2010 as a spin-off of the Regensburg University Hospital, DYPHOX employs the use of sustainable technology in its products. Ten years of research and development has made it possible for the company to bring highly effective antimicrobial surface coatings and additive products to the market. DYPHOX is the only antimicrobial coating technology company in the world that has been successfully tested in a field study.

More detailed information, please visit: https://dyphox.com/en/

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