Category: Business

FWD most awarded insurer for third consecutive year with revolutionary products and tied agency strength in the spotlight

 

HONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - 9 July 2020
- FWD Hong Kong ('FWD') was the most awarded winner in the insurance sector for the third
consecutive year at the Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institution Awards 2020
(the "Bloomberg Awards 2020"), bringing home a total of 11 awards, comprising
three Excellence Awards and eight Outstanding Awards.

For
the third consecutive year, FWD has become the most awarded insurer at the
Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institution Awards 2020, bringing home 11
awards which include 3 Excellence Awards and 8 Outstanding Awards.

 

FWD
has won 7 awards, which include 3 Excellence Awards, in the product and service
categories with its suite of innovative, easy-to-understand and relevant
products.

 

FWD's
Tied Agency bagged 3 Outstanding Awards in the Recruitment, Training and
Development, and District Achievement of the Year categories.

Seven of the
awards went to several of FWD's life insurance and health protection products
and services, highlighting the company's commitment to developing innovative
solutions that push beyond established boundaries.

FWD also
stood out for the outstanding performance of its highly motivated, well-trained
tied agency force, as well as for the resounding success of its FWD x "The
World of Studio Ghibli's Animation" sponsorship campaign.

Ken Lau, FWD Managing Director of Greater China and
Hong Kong Chief Executive Officer, said, "These
awards, bestowed upon us by some of the most highly regarded voices in the
industry, go a long way towards recognising FWD's relentless and successful
efforts to change the way people feel about insurance. I am very proud of what
all our teams have achieved in recent years, from identifying yet unmet and
often complex market needs, to structuring revolutionary, easy-to-understand
and relevant products, recruiting and nurturing exceptional talent, and
actively engaging with the public through exciting and interactive
initiatives."

 

FWD's winning
entries include:

• All-round, one-stop health management service PREMIER THE
  ONEcierge, which provides priority access to over 100 top-tier hospitals
  across Asia; and MINDcierge, an innovative mental health support service
  that offer counselling services in both Hong Kong and Mainland China,
  clinched two Excellence Awards between them;
• Crisis OneCover, a revolutionary critical illness protection
  that covers multiple bases from prevention (such as health screening) to
  comprehensive treatment options, and rehabilitation support during
  recovery, won two Outstanding Awards in the Critical Illness and
  Innovation Product categories;
• MediSaver (Supreme), a medical insurance with savings capabilities
  that offers cover up to age 100 (age next birthday) for just 20 years of
  premium payment, as well as double protection against three common crises,
  bagged an Excellence Award in the Health and Protection category;
• Regal Fortune, a life insurance policy under which the
  guaranteed portion of death benefits will increase by 5% annually from age
  80 (age next birthday) of the insured, up to a maximum of 150%, to cater
  to the legacy planning objectives of high net worth customers, claimed an
  Outstanding Award in the High Net Worth (Product) category;
• FWD's four Government-certified plans under the Voluntary
  Health Insurance Scheme ("VHIS"), which cover a wide range of medical
  needs and circumstances, were also recognised with an Outstanding Award in
  the Medical Care category;
• Finally, FWD's Tied Agency bagged three Outstanding Awards in
  the Recruitment, Training and Development, and District Achievement of the
  Year categories, while the company's sponsored FWD x "The World of Studio
  Ghibli's Animation" which took Hong Kong by storm last summer won an
  Outstanding Award in the Integrated Marketing (Branding Promotion)
  category.

 

Table:
List of the 11 awards won by FWD at the Bloomberg Businessweek Financial
Institution Awards 2020

Winner	Category	Award
PREMIER THE ONEcierge	High Net Worth (Service)	Excellence
MediSaver (Supreme)	Health & Protection	Excellence
PREMIER THE ONEcierge and MINDcierge (Mainland China Counselling Service)	Cross-border Insurance Services	Excellence
Crisis OneCover	Critical Illness	Outstanding
	Innovation Product	Outstanding
Regal Fortune	High Net Worth (Product)	Outstanding
VHIS Product	Medical Care	Outstanding
Training and Development Achievement		Outstanding
Recruitment Program of the Year		Outstanding
ACT Team  (Region 54)	District Achievement of the Year	Outstanding
FWD x "The World of Studio Ghibli's Animation"	Integrated Marketing (Branding Promotion)	Outstanding

The above information does not contain the
full terms and benefits of the respective policy, key product risks, and major
exclusions. For details, please refer to the respective product brochure and
policy provisions (For VHIS products, the materials are downloadable at https://www.fwd.com.hk/en/protect/health-accident/vhis/.)

About FWD Hong Kong & Macau

FWD Hong
Kong offers life and medical insurance, general insurance, employee benefits,
and financial planning. Its life insurance and general insurance operating
entities have been assigned strong financial strength ratings by international
rating agencies -- FWD Life Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited (incorporated in
Bermuda with limited liability) is rated "A3" by Moody's and "A" by Fitch; and
FWD General Insurance Company Limited is rated "A" by Fitch. FWD Macau provides
a suite of life and medical insurance.

 

FWD Hong
Kong & Macau is a part of the FWD Group, the insurance business of
investment group, Pacific Century Group. FWD Group spans Hong Kong & Macau,
Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan and Malaysia.

 

By creating fresh customer experiences
with easy-to-understand products supported by digital technology, FWD aims to
become a leading pan-Asian insurer that changes 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.

About the Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institution Awards 2020

The Bloomberg
Businessweek Financial Institution Awards are hosted annually by iconic finance
magazine Bloomberg Businessweek/Chinese. In 2020, 10 judges from the industry,
government and academia assessed submissions from the banking, insurance and
securities sectors and ranked them according to three criteria, namely market
performance, growth and development, as well as business strategy in the past
year.

SINGAPORE
- Media OutReach - 9
July 2020 - We live in the age of digitisation where technology continues
to enhance productivity and efficiency across multiple aspects of life.

Today,
smart homes are a reality thanks to the immense array of home living solutions.
For home appliances manufacturer
Whirlpool, smart living includes a combination of independence and
self-care alongside technology-backed home solutions. 

With
staying at home as one of the many new norms born out of recent health measures,
Whirlpool has ramped up its efforts to democratise smart living for homeowners
in Singapore.

Smart Tech Across Multiple Aspects of Home
Living

Not only is
a smart home furnished with technology-backed home appliances, but these
systems should save energy and money as well as reduce the risks of electrical
hazards. 

Whirlpool
has tapped on automation and equipped their appliances with 6th Sense
technology that innovates to provide intuition and simplicity of use to help
homeowners enjoy a better quality of life. 

Today, with
quality as the cornerstone of their brand, Whirlpool's Everyday
Care range consists of cost-effective home appliances which have
been carefully manufactured to give homeowners a peace of mind with superior
performance and ease of use even as they stay home more in the new
normal. 

Everyday Care channels innovation into daily living. With
heightened durability, functionality and ease of use, Whirlpool's mission is to
empower people by freeing up their time, to let them make the most of it and
enjoy it at best.

Optimising Home Cleanliness with Technology 

 

For
Whirlpool, a smart home is a clean home.

This year,
the home appliances manufacturer unveiled Freshcare+ - a new line of hygiene
care laundry solutions. Freshcare+ keeps laundry bacteria-free and fresh for up
to 6 hours after the washing or drying cycle ends and saves busy homemakers the
hassle of having to unload their clothes urgently as they juggle household
chores and elderly or childcare. 

Similarly,
their technology-backed dishwasher lets fatigued homeowners take the load off
with an intricate Sani-Rinse function to keep all dishes spick and span by
getting rid of 99.99% bacteria.

Their
built-in ovens have also been enhanced with superior pyrolytic cleaning
performance for effortless dirt removal by turning food residues to ash for
easy cleaning. Not to mention their ovens also incorporate a one-of-a-kind Cook
4 function which lets users cook 4 different dishes at once without having to
disrupt the unique taste and flavour of the ingredients.

Healthy Bodies and a Healthy Home 

In the age
of digitisation, home innovations should make our lives easier and our bodies healthier.

Whirlpool
presented a range of state-of-the-art refrigerators that maintain 12 Days of
garden freshness. Powered by a 6TH SENSE® IntelliSensor and SealFresh
technology, their refrigerators keep all items in the most optimal environment
for absolute freshness.

This way,
homeowners can enjoy garden-fresh groceries in the comfort of their own
homes.

Smart Living with Simple Acts of Care

 

"Whirlpool
has a 108 year history of leading through challenges and we are leveraging our
leadership position to support our employees, consumers and communities during
this difficult time while driving our business forward," mentioned
Whirlpool Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Marc Bitzer.

Beyond
building smart homes, Whirlpool's Everyday
Care initiative seeks to empower users with smart technologies. In
educating and making technology-backed appliances accessible for all, Whirlpool
aspires to build smart cities across the globe.

"Our
strong performance in the first quarter reflects the hard work of our
employees, our relentless focus on delivering on our commitment to consumers,
and the resilience of our business. Our fixed cost discipline and strong
liquidity position enable us to weather this crisis and emerge in a position of
strength." 

For more information, please contact Rodrigo
Salamoni, Director of Marketing by emailing rodrigo_salamoni@whirlpool.com.

 

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 9 July 2020 - Microsoft today
announced a set of new features in Microsoft Teams that make virtual
interactions more organic and engaging, supporting the global shift into a more
hybrid model of work, learning and life.

 

With the new
Microsoft Teams features, users can enjoy greater connectivity, reduced meeting
fatigue and more inclusive meetings, all while saving time. These features --
including together mode, video filters, live reactions, touchless meeting
experiences and more -- start rolling out in preview today and will be fully
available later this year.

 

"Over the last few
months, we have worked with experts across virtual reality, AI, and
productivity research to better understand the future of work. These findings,
published here, have been useful
in guiding us to design these new features. Our research has shown that many of
us feel less connected since moving to remote work, hence we want to bring a
more human element into online meetings. We also want to streamline their
experiences across apps and devices, with technology like AI to save time and
improve overall well-being, which is of highest importance during this time,"
said Rosalind Quek, General Manager, Modern
Work, Asia Solution Sales at Microsoft Asia.

 

Enhancing connection
between users and reducing meeting fatigue

 

• Together
  mode: Microsoft Teams will
  now have a new meeting experience that uses AI segmentation technology to digitally place participants
  in a shared background, making it feel like they are in the same room with
  everyone else in the meeting or class. The mode makes meetings more engaging,
  and helps users pick up on non-verbal cues that are so important to human
  interaction. Together Mode with auditorium view is rolling out now and will be
  generally available in August.
• Dynamic View: Building
  on the meetings enhancements announced
  last month, the dynamic view allows users to personalize the view to suit their
  preferences and needs. This includes the ability to show shared content and specific
  participants side-by-side. 
• Video filters:
  Before joining a meeting, users can now use filters to adjust lighting levels and soften
  the focus of the camera to customize their appearances.
• Reflect
  messaging extension: Employee well-being
  is critical in ensuring productivity -- this new feature allows managers,
  leaders and teachers to easily check in on how their teams or students are
  feeling through questions in an online poll. This will be available in the
  coming weeks. 

Making meetings more
inclusive, engaging and effective for teams and students

 

• Live reactions: Users can now react during meetings using
  emojis, supplementing non-verbal cues that can be difficult to notice in online
  meetings. Microsoft
  is also bringing PowerPoint Live Presentations to Teams in the future,
  enabling more audience engagement.
• Chat bubbles: The Chat feature has become a lively space
  for idea sharing without interrupting meeting flow. Chat bubbles allow all
  chats sent during a Microsoft Teams meeting to appear on the screens of all meeting participants, making the chat more central to the conversation.
• Speaker
  attribution and translation: With
  speaker attribution, everyone knows who is speaking. Live transcripts and
  translations, available later this year, provide a way to follow what has been
  said in more than one language.
• Interactive
  meetings for more than 1000 participants: Microsoft Teams meetings can
  now support 1,000 participants, and up to 20,000 participants to watch a
  presentation or discussion.
• Microsoft Whiteboard updates: Whiteboard in Microsoft Teams will soon be updated with new features
  including faster load times, sticky notes, text, and drag-and-drop
  capabilities. These will enable team members without access to a touchscreen to
  participate in whiteboarding sessions.  

Helping users
streamline their work and save time 

 

• Tasks app: Tasks app in Microsoft Teams provides a new unified view of tasks across Microsoft To Do, Planner and
  Outlook, whether a user is on desktop, web or mobile.  
• Suggested replies: Microsoft
  Teams
  chats will now include suggested replies, using assistive AI to create short
  responses based on the context of the previous message. This feature will roll
  out this month. 
• Touchless meeting
  experiences: As some people return to physical workspaces,
  touchless meeting experiences in shared spaces are more important than ever. Microsoft Teams now allows people to join meetings and share
  content to meeting room devices from their own mobile device or PC, with the
  same capabilities available on Surface Hub later this year. The Teams mobile app
  will also include a new room remote, with additional meeting controls,
  and voice commands to join and leave a meeting or call someone from their
  address book. Another experience will allow users to wirelessly cast to
  any Teams Room, collaboration bar or Surface Hub device, enabling seamless
  ad-hoc and in-person collaboration for people in a shared space.

 

To get started on the preview, users may log in to their personal Microsoft account on the Microsoft Teams mobile app,
available for download on the iOS or Android app store. General availability of the new features is slated for later this year.

 

For more information, see here to find out more about these new
features.

About Microsoft

Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) enables digital
transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its
mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to
achieve more.

VistaJet World presents private and safe journeys to keep discovering the world

 

LONDON, UK - EQS Newswire - July 8, 2020 - VistaJet, the first and only global business aviation company, uncovers a portfolio of private and safe journeys as Members seek to experience exclusive-use escapes and health-enhancing adventures around the world.

 

During a challenging time with COVID-19, planning and researching future journeys is high on the agenda, and a vast majority -- 80% -- of global travelers intend to explore as soon as they are able^[1]. With privacy and safety becoming paramount, health is being factored into travel choices more than ever before^[2]. The concept of safety is also changing. Historically, travelers associated safety only with what happens outside of the aircraft. Now, the journey to the aircraft, the in-cabin experience^[3] and the final destination^[4] are the driving factors.

 

As the number of touchpoints significantly decreases when flying private -- 20 interactions as opposed to 700 when flying commercial^[5] -- the travel industry expects to see an increased number of first-time private flyers looking for safer and more reliable alternatives. Research shows that 79% of UHNWIs would be more inclined to travel by private jet than before^[6], and this is reflected in VistaJet's new incoming requests: as of June 2020, 71% are from passengers who have not regularly used business aviation solutions before.

 

Today, partnering with a network of world-leading travel experts and properties including Abercrombie & Kent, Velaa Private Island, Blue Marble Private, ROAR AFRICA, Entourage Travel, Dean Stott and The Eden Club, the VistaJet Private Office can exclusively facilitate safe point-to-point journeys from flight to destination for Members to enjoy a memorable holiday with the maximum peace of mind -- introducing the ultimate notion of private travel.

 

VistaJet World Safe Havens presents seven exceptional destinations, all with privacy, health and minimized contact at their core:

 

Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands

with Abercrombie & Kent

VistaJet Members can explore the natural splendor of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands during a 14-day exclusive trip. Guests will discover spectacular scenery, enjoy epic adventures, learn about the country's rich heritage and culture, while safely and responsibly immersing themselves in the secluded, natural habitat of aquatic and land creatures.

With the new Cotopaxi Sanctuary Lodge as an exclusive base, spectacular volcanoes and the abundant wildlife of the National Park can be explored. Guests can enjoy a hike in the Andes with world record breaking mountain athlete, Karl Egloff, sharing his own story, mountain climbing anecdotes and the best tips to handle hiking at altitude. From here, a privately chartered seven-night private yacht cruise in the Galapagos Islands awaits, including a private audience with a leading scientist from the Galapagos Science Center, San Cristobal Island.

 

Velaa Private Island, Maldives

Velaa Private Island has been designed and curated with privacy and comfort as its guiding principles, while allowing the Indian Ocean to take center stage. Within 35 minutes of landing, VistaJet Members can sink their toes into the island sand with their personal butler on hand to take care of check in and any individual requirements. All 47 private villas -- 18 suspended over water -- feature private pools. For those wanting ultimate seclusion, the Romantic Pool Residence can only be reached by boat, allowing for even more privacy. Private island buyouts can also be arranged. 

Guests can contribute to The Velaa Private Island Coral Project -- one of the largest coral reef restoration projects in the Maldives -- by adopting a coral plantation and following its development with the marine biology team. Private Moments, from deserted island picnics to wine tastings, are tailored to the occasion and guest preferences. There are also unlimited activities for all to enjoy in privacy, from golf at the Velaa Golf Academy designed by Ryder Cup Captain José María Olazábal, to the Maldives' only snow room in the Velaa Spa. No activity is ever shared. 

 

The Town, Colorado

with Blue Marble Private

Introducing a hidden secret nestled in the mountains of Colorado. For the first time, a unique private western town located on 4,500 acres of unparalleled Colorado land, with mountains, plains, rivers and lakes is opening its doors to a select few to experience the American Western Frontier. The Town is a modern cowboy's dream with authentic yet luxurious accommodation and an unlimited range of summer and winter activities where history, luxury, nature and adventure interlace.

Just an hour's drive, or 20 minutes by helicopter, from Aspen, The Town is home to the most astounding historical collection to ever have been assembled in one place; a homage to the vast story of the American Western Frontier and its outlaw years in the country. For exclusive use only, guests can immerse themselves in the life and stories of the Wild West while enjoying modern day luxuries, including a full-service spa, nightly live entertainment and five-star dining. More information will be available upon signing an NDA.

 

South Africa and Antarctica

with ROAR AFRICA

Private air terminals, planes and exclusive use lodges; a dedicated team of pilots, chefs, rangers and guides to service guests' every need. This journey allows for a low impact, low touch private adventure in Africa and Antarctica, offering absolute isolation in safe, luxurious, and breath-taking surroundings.

In Africa, VistaJet Members will be able to nurture their minds and feed their souls on safari in a 100,000-hectare remote private property, watching elephants as they pass by, and having dinner whilst listening to the roar of lions. Guests will then follow their deep human instinct to explore Whichaway Camp in Antarctica. They can march with the Emperor penguins; hike the Labyrinth of ice tunnels; partake in 4x4 excursions; visit the polar station; and indulge in picnics and drinks at the ice bar, all while taking in the sights and sounds of water, ice and open plains in breath-taking surroundings.

 

Island Outpost, Jamaica

with Entourage Travel

Explore Jamaica, straight from where Chris Blackwell founded Island Records and where Ian Fleming wrote many of the James Bond books at his estate, GoldenEye.

From their base at Strawberry Hill, VistaJet Members can discover the Blue Mountains, passing secluded waterfalls and quaint churches, and have the opportunity to enjoy private coffee tastings. The journey continues in the privacy of the Fleming Villa at GoldenEye, complete with its own private beach where a host of water sports and activities can be enjoyed, before emerging at leisure to enjoy sunset cocktails at playwright Sir Noël Coward's nearby residence. Rafting down the tranquil Rio Grande, with a visit to the Blue Lagoon, guests will travel onwards to their own private farm, Pantrepant, to enjoy horseback rides and dips in cool, unexplored watering holes before returning for farm-to-table dining. The journey concludes with a visit to candle-lit caves, private snorkeling and boat trips, and dancing to a live Reggae band at The Caves.

 

Chêne Bleu, France

with Dean Stott and Joe Fattorini

Experience a truly unique vineyard tour, cycling through beautiful France, guided by Dean Stott -- former special forces operator and holder of two world cycling records. Guests will be hosted in the vineyard by Dean's friend, Joe Fattorini -- one of the world's leading wine experts and presenter of The Wine Show. This is a unique opportunity to bring together two diverse interests with two leading experts in their fields.

VistaJet Members will be based at La Verrière, a wine estate and ninth century priory specializing in sustainable luxury, restored by Nicole Sierra-Rolet and Xavier Rolet KBE. It is home to the award-winning Chêne Bleu wines, praised by critics as the world's first Super Rhônes. For the keen cyclists, Dean will challenge guests with the nearby Mont Ventoux and for those preferring to immerse themselves in wine or simply enjoy the estate, a taster of Chêne Bleu's signature Extreme Wine course and the pool await. Each evening, as Members enjoy farm-to-table fare, prepared by internationally trained chef Victor Guérin, and wines from one of France's most exciting wine projects, they can listen to stories about Dean's work in global security and Joe's experience of wine across more than thirty countries.

 

Pittormie Castle, Scotland

with The Eden Club

VistaJet Members are invited to stay at the baronial Pittormie Castle, Scotland's most illustrious private gated estate and home of The Eden Club. Upon landing, guests will be transferred directly by car to their own private residence within the Pittormie grounds, where they can relax in ultimate privacy.

Located in the home of golf, there are over 30 courses in the local area, including The Old Course and Kingsbarns, suiting all playing abilities. Members are also invited to enjoy Affinity Membership to The Eden Residence Club, receiving privileged access to a portfolio of private residences and clubs around the world. Membership includes access to world renowned events such as The Masters and Tiger Jam.

 

The Safe Havens collection will expand to more destinations across the globe during the Summer and Autumn months. For more private travel inspirations, follow @vistajetworld on Instagram.

 

To request a VistaJet World Safe Havens adventure, visit vistajet.com/privateoffice.

 

For information on VistaJet's safety standards and its efforts to help stop the spread of COVID-19, visit vistajet.com/safety.

About VistaJet

VistaJet is the first and only global business aviation company. On its fleet of over 70 silver and red business jets, VistaJet has flown corporations, governments and private clients to 187 countries, covering 96% of the world. Founded in 2004, the company pioneered an innovative business model where customers have access to an entire fleet whilst paying only for the hours they fly, free of the responsibilities and asset risks linked to aircraft ownership. VistaJet's signature Program membership offers customers a bespoke subscription of flight hours on its fleet of mid and long-range jets, to fly them anytime, anywhere.

VistaJet is part of Vista Global Holding -- the world's first private aviation ecosystem, integrating a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light solutions to cover all key aspects of business aviation.

More VistaJet information and news at vistajet.com

 

 

VistaJet Limited is a European air carrier that operates 9H registered aircraft under its Maltese Air Operator Certificate No. MT-17 and is incorporated in Malta under Company Number C 55231. VistaJet and its subsidiaries are not U.S. direct carriers. VistaJet-owned and U.S. registered aircraft are operated by properly licensed U.S. air carriers, including XOJET Aviation LLC.

 

For informational purposes only. All holiday packages shall be arranged by a third party and are subject to that provider's terms and conditions. All travel is subject to applicable rules and regulations, including permits and permissions. VistaJet makes no representations or warrants regarding either the safety or feasibility of any offering.

SINGAPORE - Media
OutReach - 8 July 2020 - There is no need to wait for your next
flight to purchase tax and duty-absorbed alcohol from Singapore Changi Airport!
Non-travellers can now browse and buy from over 100 liquor brands, including
exclusive items, on the airport's e-commerce platform, iShopChangi.

 

On top of the regular tax and duty-free savings, enjoy up to a
stunning 50% off over 600 wines, spirits, craft beers and specialty bottled
cocktails during iShopChangi's
Wines & Spirits Extravaganza from
6 July to 2 August 2020.

 

Cheers to weekly bundled deals, exclusive items and free alcohol
delivery in Singapore

 

Stock up on your bar essentials with unbeatable iShopChangi-exclusive
deals that will be released every Wednesday, 12pm. The bundle deals and over
30% discounts across bestselling labels are the perfect buys for intimate at-home
dinner parties with family and friends.

 

From 6 to 12 July, look forward to a range of Stay Home Starter Packs including
the iShopChangi-exclusive Thirsty Surprise Craft Beer Box comprising seven craft
beer labels, including Thatchers, Brother, Coronado and Crabbie's, and a free
glass mug, and other bundled sets of wines, whiskies, rums and vodkas from
brands like Wolf Blass, Jim Beam, Beaulieu Vineyard, Dewar's, Brown Brothers, Bacardi
and 42 Below.

 

Prices during the campaign are as attractive as S$11 per wine bottle, S$3.50
per bottle of beer and spirits at only S$31.

 

More deals on popular sakes, wines and craft beers will be revealed in
the following weeks. Keep your eyes peeled for a series of four beautifully
illustrated wanderlust-themed bottled specialty cocktails by GudSht Singapore,
crafted exclusively for iShopChangi customers. Inspired by popular cities in
Asia, the cocktails includes flavours and ingredients that are unique to these
cities, yet with a Singaporean twist. Favourites from the brand includes the
Unicorn Barf, Cheng Tng Gao and Sangria Utama, which will be available on
iShopChangi completely tax-absorbed.

 

From 10 July till 2 August, enjoy an additional 7% discount with the use
of promo code "DOUBLE7". Shoppers
are also entitled to  a discount of up to
20% off market prices of notable brands
such as Scotland's Macallan single malt scotch, Australia's Penfolds, and the
Canadian-originated Inniskillin ice wines not easily found in Singapore.

 

During the campaign period, the first 1,000 Changi Rewards members to
register and make a purchase via the platform will earn 7x the points.

 

iShopChangi has extended the convenience and access to  tax and duty-free liquor to Singapore-based
residents from the comforts of their homes, providing affordable wines and
spirits as well as free alcohol
delivery in Singapore, with a minimum spend of S$59.

About Changi Airport Group

Changi Airport Group
(Singapore) Pte Ltd (CAG) (www.changiairportgroup.com) was formed on 16 June
2009 and the corporatisation of Singapore Changi Airport (IATA: SIN, ICAO:
WSSS) followed on 1 July 2009. As the company managing Changi Airport, CAG
undertakes key functions focusing on airport operations and management, air hub
development, commercial activities and airport emergency services. CAG also
manages Seletar Airport (IATA: XSP, ICAO: WSSL) and through its subsidiary
Changi Airports International, invests in and manages foreign airports. For more information, visit their website here: https://www.changiairport.com/corporate.html

About iShopChangi

ShopChangi was launched in
2013 as an extension of Changi Airport's promise to deliver greater comfort and
convenience to travellers in its suite of airport retail offerings. Passengers
can browse and purchase tax- and duty-free products across all terminals
between 30 days to 18 hours pre-flight on the e-store -- and choose to collect
their items at Collection Centres within departure, at the baggage claim halls
upon arrival or have them delivered free in Singapore. Providing easy access to
a spectrum of over 14,000 products across 600 brands and exclusives such as
Changi First product launches, the site has since received global recognition
with its award for Best Website -- Retail Customer Facing at The Moodies: the
Airport and Travel Retail Digital Media Awards 2018. In early 2020, the
e-commerce store started to retail a selection tax- and duty-absorbed products
to Singaporean-based residents without the need to fly.

CIFI implements corporate responsibilities in five key aspects, including green buildings, construction with quality, compliance and integrity, staff welfare and philanthropy

 

HONG
KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach -
8 July 2020 - CIFI Holdings (Group) Co. Ltd.
("CIFI" or the "Group", HKEx stock code: 884), a leading
real estate developer engaged in the property development and investment
business in the first-, second- and robust third-tier cities in China,
published a standalone ESG report for the first time and early adopted
comprehensive disclosure requirements from HKEx's ESG reporting guideline,
marking the Group's leapfrog improvement in the level and richness of
disclosure.

CIFI has
been dedicated to playing a leading role in the practice of corporate social
responsibility and seeking breakthrough in its ESG indicators. In 2019, CIFI
established ESG Management Committee and ESG Work Group to advance the Group's
sustainable development through committed efforts in environmental protection,
social responsibility and governance capacities. The Group commits the mission
of "building for a better life", and constantly pursue quality development and
improvement in corporate governance capacity.

Its ESG
report demonstrates the Group's praiseworthy efforts in implementing corporate
responsibilities in five key aspects, namely green buildings, construction
with quality, compliance and integrity, staff welfare and philanthropy, and
commitment to long-term sustainable development.

Green buildings have been the focus of CIFI's ESG investing practice. The
Group brings full play to its expertise and enforces the green concept
throughout its process from product design, construction to supply chain
management. Besides, it actively engaged in the development and application of
the green building system, and has stipulated the standard of greenness and
health for residential and office projects, which offers guidance on delivery
of green and healthy buildings. In 2019, CIFI obtained a total of 15 green
building certifications. Specifically, the Metropolis Mansion project in
Hangzhou was granted with BREEAM four-star rating, and there were two other
projects certified with China Health Building Label.

CIFI has been consistently carrying out the management philosophy of
"quality our top priority". The Group is certified by the ISO9001 quality
management system and has set up an all-rounded quality management system to
ensure high-quality delivery of its projects. It enforces "lifetime accountability" system to assure
construction quality and has defined five key responsible parties for
"geological survey, design, supervision, construction and contracting"
respectively and refined the management system of construction records. In
2019, CIFI added the indicator of client satisfaction rate into the performance
evaluation of the heads of regional offices. In this way, the staff put quality
management as top priority and seek to assure premium product quality. CIFI's
all-rounded quality assurance efforts are highly acclaimed within the industry.
Its projects have won multiple prizes, such as the Tien-yow Jeme Civil
Engineering Prize, BALI National Landscape Award and the International Property
Awards etc. In particular, CIFI earned 57 titles at the 15th Kinpan Awards, and
retained the first place in the master tally.

By
combining regulations and corporate culture, CIFI has compiled a series of
audit and supervision regulations, and established a sound anti-fraud system.
Meanwhile, work procedures and accountability are implemented to avert power
vacuum and ensure the Group's lawful and compliant operation. It launched the
WeChat public account-- "CIFI Anti-Corruption" in 2019, the public account
regularly pushes updates about the Group's integrity campaign and cases of
warning and offers a channel for online reporting, so as to raise its
employees' awareness of anti-corruption. At the end of 2019, the Group was
named an "Advanced Unit" in the national enterprise anti-fraud campaign for its
outstanding performance in internal audit, supervision and anti-fraud efforts.
The Group also earned recognition from the capital market for its highly
acclaimed corporate governance capacity. Specifically, it won titles such as
China's Top 50 Boards of Directors by the Fortune China, and the Best
Corporate Governing Body and Best ESG Metrics in Asia by the Institutional
Investor.

CIFI's
special attention to employees' health and safety are embodied in all aspects
of its governance. In addition to strict compliance with national mandatory
regulations regarding production safety, the Group has prepared and implemented
many guidelines on safety management, strict standards about on-site inspection
and management of compliant construction, safety and health, and environmental
protection, as well as each party's responsibilities and power in safe and
compliant construction. At the same time, the Group endeavors to be named the
"national / provincial / municipal safety and compliance demonstration
construction site", and includes corresponding mechanism into its project
incentive & penalty system. The ESG report reveals that no major construction
safety or quality accident was reported among CIFI's projects in 2019. In
addition, 34 projects were named government's demonstration construction sites,
and 29 projects won provincial or above level honors. It's worth mentioning
that CIFI has been named the "Best Employer-China" by Aon Hewitt China for
three consecutive years since 2017, the one and only company within the
industry to win the title for three consecutive years.

Abiding
by the philosophy of "altruism through philanthropy", CIFI has been
consistently committed to philanthropy in areas such as repaying hometown and
subsidizing education for many years, making all-out contribution to pandemic
and disaster relief, and striving for better life. Up to now, CIFI has made
aggregated donations worth over RMB 300 million. When the COVID-19 pandemic
broke out at the beginning of 2020, CIFI granted RMB 20 million as the
containment and relief fund to combat the disease. Meanwhile, the Group's
leasing apartments, commercial properties and education businesses also has
waived the rent and relevant costs and offered special discounts to medical
workers, through which it joins hands with all parties to weather through the
tough time.

Mr. Lin
Zhong, Chairman of CIFI Holdings' Board of Directors, said: "We are facing an era that full of
uncertainties and volatilities, a successful enterprise is not only about
improvements on short-term financials, but more about its potential of and
dedication to sustainable development. In response to customers' needs and
creating values to our employees, CIFI will continue to uphold its
environmental accountability and repay the society with its accomplishments
going forward. Looking ahead, CIFI will continue to fuse the ESG element into
corporate strategies, endeavor to add presence in key EGS indexes, and strive
to develop itself into a sustainable centenary group as a benchmark of an ESG
elites within the real estate industry."

About CIFI (Group):

Headquartered in Shanghai,
CIFI is one of China's top real estate developers. CIFI principally focuses on
developing high-quality properties in first-, second- and selective third-tier
cities in China. CIFI develops various types of properties, including
residential, office and commercial complexes.

To learn more about the
Company, please visit CIFI's website at: http://www.cifi.com.cn/

Expands ASEAN Ecosystem, Recruits Strategic Partners

 

SINGAPORE
- Media OutReach - 8 July 2020 - Infor, a global leader in
business cloud software specialized by industry, today shared its Asia Pacific
(APAC) partner momentum in the region in FY20 with the strategic addition of 35 new channel and alliance partners
across the region. These partners are specially recruited according to their
focused industry-specific expertise and solution areas mapped and aligned to
Infor's go-to-market strategy.

Of these, nearly
35% of new partners are located in Southeast Asia, including 3MWorks Corp., novaHEALTH,
Phitomas, and KMS Solutions who will bolster Infor's go-to-market presence in Singapore,
Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines. With these
appointments, the Infor partner network expands to over 200 across the APAC market,
including:

• 3MWorks
  Corp an
  addition to the Philippines network, is a consultant on Infor Warehouse
  Management Systems (WMS)
• novaHEALTH is an expert in healthcare focusing
  on Infor Cloverleaf, Infor Workforce Management and Infor SunSystems solutions
  with operations in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines
• Phitomas is the leading Malaysian
  enterprise software solutions provider across industries, that recently signed
  on Upeca Aerospace and will help their
  customers realize the benefits of Infor CloudSuite Industrial.
• KMS
  Solutions,
  is a strategic Infor partner focused on helping clients
  modernize two key areas - Financial & Accounting Management and Warehouse
  Management.
• Zyllem is a strategic Infor technology partner focused on helping clients to
  seamlessly integrate their supply chain, providing total end-to-end visibility
  and control.

The recent
additions to its partner network has contributed to the adoption of Infor
CloudSuite Industrial by Indonesia customer Ismaya Group, a leader in building
lifestyle brands in hospitality and lifestyle industry.

"At Infor we are
committed to continued innovation and providing deep verticals-based functionality
of applications in the cloud. APAC is our fastest-growing region globally and
we are witnessing an increasing appetite for industry-specific SaaS solutions
in Southeast Asia," said Fabio Tiviti, Vice President of Infor ASEAN. "The
growing momentum of our partner network brings us closer to our customers and
we are confident that we will remain the trusted partner of
choice in this region."

Partner Quotes

"The Infor -- KMS
partnership is a powerful combination. Infor's world-class, industry-specific solution
suite and understanding of complex digital processes, combined with KMS'
leading management consulting services for next-generation services will
support our clients through successful transformations," said Duy Le,
General Director, KMS Solutions. "It is a sheer delight to team up with Infor.  We believe the breadth and depth of Infor's
innovative solutions portfolio is exactly what our customer base in Vietnam is
looking for."

"As a
global robotics technology leader specializing in smart logistics solutions, it
is extremely important to Geek+ that we can offer our customers a comprehensive
Warehouse Management System with a broad industry support to meet their
business demands. Together with Infor, we will build a deep product integration
between Infor Warehouse Management System and Geek+ Robot Management System. In
the end, we will take what otherwise to be a custom solution to become a
standardized product supported by both companies. Combining the strength of
Infor and Geek+, we will provide the best-of-breed yet integrated solution to
our customers. It allows users to implement robotics automation and artificial
intelligence solutions with remarkable ease. We are thrilled by the new
potential value that Infor and Geek+ can together bring to our customers," said
Mo Shen, Vice President -- Platform Engineering of Geek+.

Zyllem's CEO Noam Berda said, "With the fast-changing
distribution and commerce industry, more and more enterprises are doing the
inevitable--digitizing their distribution networks.  Zyllem's partnership with Infor brings a truly
promising solution for enterprises to not only keep pace,  but be one step ahead of these changes.  Together, we are bringing a fully-integrated
solution beyond warehouse management, encompassing end-to-end supply chain
management at a lower TCO and faster."

novaHEALTH's CEO Lai Teik
Kin said,
"We were on the lookout for robust business solutions to match pace with the
dynamics in the healthcare sector. With next-generation solutions such as Infor
Cloverleaf and Infor SunSystems, Infor became a natural choice. We endeavor to
bring greater value to our clients and to enhance our current portfolio by
partnering with Infor."

"Infor has a strong suite
of solution and proven capabilities that are aligned to our customers' needs. With
this partnership, we hope to achieve accelerated business growth in the
market," said Gemma Garcia, President, 3MWorks Corp.

Media Contact:

Phyllis Tan

Infor Asia Pacific

+65 9799-9133

phyllis.tan@infor.com

About Infor

Infor is a global leader in business cloud software specialized by
industry. With 17,300 employees and over 68,000 customers in more than 170
countries, Infor software is designed for progress. To learn more, please visit
www.infor.com.

Infor customers include:

• The top
  20 aerospace companies
• 9 of
  the top 10 high tech companies
• 14 of
  the 25 largest U.S. healthcare delivery networks
• 19 of
  the 20 largest U.S. cities
• 18 of
  the top 20 automotive suppliers
• 14 of
  the top 20 industrial distributors
• 13 of
  the top 20 global retailers
• 4 of
  the top 5 brewers
• 17 of
  the top 20 global banks
• 9 of
  the 10 largest global hotel brands
• 7 of
  the top 10 global luxury brands

 

 

Deep insights and rich exchange by industry experts; current environment to pave the way for growth of contactless business

 

BEIJING,
CHINA - Media OutReach - 8 July 2020 - Infor, a global leader in
business cloud software specialized by industry, today announced that it took part
in the pilot episodes of IDC Talk in China, an all-new
podcast of the International Data Corporation (IDC), bringing together the
exchange of deep industry insights and the sharing of successful enterprise
application of ICT technology. A recurring theme is leveraging innovative
technologies and exploring unique business models in a post-pandemic
environment.

 

During the first three episodes
of IDC's new podcast, which went online on June 22, Infor executives - managing
director of Greater China and Korea region, Boon Khoo; vice president of sales
for Greater China and Korea, Becky Xie and director of business consulting for
Greater China and Korea, Chong Lu shared tips and insights on the state of digital
transformation of Chinese enterprises.

 

The coronavirus pandemic has
stimulated demand for digital transformation among small- and medium-sized
enterprises. This is coupled with a strong desire to turn crisis into
opportunity by leveraging innovation and technology to find new ways to empower
a safer, stronger and more integrated business.

 

Wu Lianfeng, vice president
and chief research analyst of IDC China explained, "This pandemic has caused
people's work, lives, and consumption habits to go digital, driving the growth
of contactless business. This is on track to becoming a long-term and
far-reaching trend. IT technology is invaluable in response to the pandemic.
What technology transforms is not the power of the present, but the future."

 

Over the past two decades, Infor
has provided digital transformation solutions to manufacturing enterprises spanning
the logistics, distribution, automotive, healthcare, food and beverage, hi-tech
and electronics fields. In this, Infor has implemented plans of action aimed at
key application scenarios in specific industries.

 

During the podcast, Infor
executives noted that Chinese equipment manufacturing company, Equipment
Company of Dongfeng Motor implemented Infor LN, Infor ERP and CloudSuite EAM systems to standardize its business, processes
and data management. The company was also able to establish a real-time
production system, business and financial integration, full-spectrum quality
control, and comprehensive traceability. During the pandemic, they were able to
quickly transition to producing protective masks.

 

"We feel fortunate to have Infor as our
partner in digital transformation," said Fang Mingqiang, chief engineer of information systems
planning at Equipment Company of
Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. "We sought to streamline our workflows and get rid of
any obstacles that had arisen to enable us to better keep up with the latest
industry trends. With Infor ERP and EAM, now we can manage end-to-end business processes,
standardize all data, as well as ensure real-time visibility of production,
finance, and quality control. As a result, Dongfeng Motors has greatly
increased our performance while lowering costs, and customer satisfaction is up
11.45%.
Now we are able to provide clients with digitalized products and expand our
scope of operations."

 

By working together with Infor, another pharmaceutical
company was able to integrate its global supply chain and service departments.
It also moved its logistics and customs businesses to a single platform and
deployed a centralized supply chain control hub aligning its manufacturing
network across its technological platforms. In this way it is now able to
flexibly respond to black swan events such as this pandemic, and increase its
market share while boosting sales growth through daily operations.

 

In 2020, China is making a
national effort to develop what has been dubbed "new infrastructure", which
includes new and emerging technologies such as 5G, the industrial internet and
cloud computing. At the same time, data is becoming a key factor of production
and is being marketized. Given these trends, companies will be focusing more on
the aggregation of their own data resources and strengthening the establishment
of data management capabilities, which will spur business innovation.

 

Infor managing director of
Greater China and Korea region, Boon Khoo, said, "As enterprises work to catch
up to the fast-paced development of new infrastructure, they not only need to
build a multi-level supply chain network, but also to better integrate and
utilize human resources, data and machines, while fortifying their hardware
with the proper software to achieve better flexibility and resilience."

Media contact:

Phyllis Tan

Infor Asia Pacific

+65 9799 9133

Phyllis.tan@infor.com

About Infor

Infor is a global leader in
business cloud software specialized by industry. With 17,300 employees and over
68,000 customers in more than 170 countries, Infor software is designed for
progress. To learn more, please visit www.infor.com.

Infor customers include:

• The top 20 aerospace companies
• 9 of the top 10 high tech companies
• 14 of the 25 largest U.S. healthcare
  delivery networks
• 19 of the 20 largest U.S. cities
• 18 of the top 20 automotive suppliers
• 14 of the top 20 industrial distributors
• 13 of the top 20 global retailers
• 4 of the top 5 brewers
• 17 of the top 20 global banks
• 9 of the 10 largest global hotel brands
• 7 of the top 10 global luxury brands

388,570 sqm state-of-the-art distribution centre in Japan's Greater Osaka to set new standards for modern logistics properties

 

HONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - 8 July 2020 - ESR Cayman Limited ("ESR" or the "Group"; SEHK Stock Code: 1821), the largest APAC focused logistics real estate platform, today announced the completion of ESR Amagasaki Distribution Centre ("ESR Amagasaki DC") in Greater Osaka which, with a GFA of 388,570 sqm (117,542 tsubo), is the largest domestic consumption logistics warehousing project in Japan as well as in APAC^[1].

Strategically located in the Greater Osaka Metropolitan area, the six-storey, state-of-the-art facility epitomises the highest quality specifications as well as the human-centric and sustainable designs for which ESR properties are renowned. The development is a landmark project for ESR's RJLF2 Japan development fund and key co-investment partners.

Stuart Gibson, Co-founder and Co-CEO of ESR, said, "The development of ESR Amagasaki DC marks a milestone for ESR. It further cements our position not only as APAC's leading logistics real estate platform, but as a company that consistently leads the industry with the highest standards of innovation. The state-of-the-art operational design and visionary elements that the ESR team have crafted for this facility are ground-breaking."

"This property provides an important new platform to service the logistics industry, especially given the current social and economic environments. The pandemic has accelerated the structural shift toward online consumption. We believe this trend will continue for the foreseeable future and drive even greater demand for high quality logistics space among e-commerce and 3PL companies. We will continue to invest in advanced, modern facilities like ESR Amagasaki DC to support our global and domestic tenants, allowing them greater capacity and agility of delivery for the rapidly evolving needs of their customers," continued Mr. Gibson.

In line with the cutting-edge design, architecture and top international standards that the Group's best-in-class properties emulate, ESR Amagasaki DC has been awarded a CASBEE (Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency) Class A certification and an ABINC (Association for Business Innovation in harmony with Nature and Community) certification. In addition to a wide array of sustainable elements such as energy-saving features, onsite solar energy generation and ample green space, the facility boasts a suite of human-centric features underpinning ESR's design philosophy, including a child day-care centre (BARNKLÜBB), a private lounge (KLÜBB Lounge), a retail shop, communal amenities and open space for onsite workers.  

ESR continues to accelerate its efforts to provide scalable and efficient space and solutions for its customers, underscored by a focus on strategic investments in key cities of Japan. The total AUM of its Japan business grew 48% to US$7.7 billion as of 31 December 2019. The Group manages approximately 3 million sqm of GFA in the country and holds the largest development pipeline in Greater Tokyo and Greater Osaka.

In the wake of
the Covid-19 pandemic, e-commerce
and related businesses are displaying a strong appetite for expansion amid
rising online consumption of food and daily necessities. As a result, the
vacancy rate for large multi-tenant properties has been in decline, 3.7% in
Greater Osaka and 0.5% in Greater Tokyo, according to CBRE Research^[2]. Approximately 70% of the newly
completed facility, representing over 270,000 sqm of space, has already been pre-leased
to some of ESR's largest global tenants, further reinforcing the trend in
demand for high quality, well-located and innovative logistics warehouses.

Flourishing as one of the most advanced gateways to Japan and a major
base for global businesses, Greater Osaka will continue to see multiple
catalysts including a number of large-scale infrastructure projects. Built at
the centre of the country's key logistics network, ESR Amagasaki DC is
well-placed to service the Japanese domestic market, with exceptional access to
Osaka CBD, large national ports and international airports.

About ESR

ESR is the largest APAC focused logistics real estate platform by gross floor area (GFA) and by value of the assets owned directly and by the funds and investment vehicles it manages. Co-founded by its senior management team and Warburg Pincus, ESR and the funds and investment vehicles it manages are backed by some of the world's preeminent investors including APG, SK Holdings, JD.com, CPP Investments, OMERS, PGGM, Ping An and Allianz Real Estate. The ESR platform spans across the People's Republic of China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia and India. As of 31 December 2019, the fair value of the properties directly held by ESR and the assets under management with respect to the funds and investment vehicles managed by ESR recorded approximately US$22.1 billion, and GFA of properties completed and under development as well as GFA to be built on land held for future development comprised over 17.2 million sqm in total. ESR has been listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited since 1 November 2019.

 

For more information on ESR, please visit www.esr.com.