Anlev Achieves New Milestones for Global Expansion

HONG KONG, Oct 18, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Analogue Holdings Limited (“Analogue” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, collectively the “Group”) (stock code: 1977), a leading electrical and mechanical (“E&M”) engineering service provider in Hong Kong, is pleased to announce its global brand of lifts, escalators and moving walkways, Anlev Elevator Group (“Anlev”), has completed the acquisition of two lift companies in the United Kingdom, achieving another milestone in its strategy to go global.

When Anlev was founded in 1991, it was envisaged “A New Lift and Escalator Vision” and therefore named Anlev. Over the years, Anlev has been expanding its business with the mission to provide safe, comfortable, energy efficient and reliable lifts and escalators to global market. Anlev’s strategy into building alliances outside of Hong Kong began in 2019 through an equity acquisition of Transel Elevator & Electric Inc. (“TEI”), one of the largest independent lift and escalator companies in New York. Meanwhile, Anlev (UK) Limited was set up in 2020 to gain a foothold in Europe. Today, Anlev products from its own manufacturing facilities in Nanjing, China are exported to over 20 countries covering six continents serving millions of customers, gaining their long-term trust and support.

To further its global expansion strategy, Anlev has recently completed two acquisitions in the UK market. Anlev now owns 51% of JCW Lifts Limited (“JCW”) and 100% of Precision Lift Services Limited (“Precision”), both successful lift businesses in the UK. JCW is based in Yorkshire with focus in London, Manchester, Leeds and other major cities, and a reputation for its skills to install all types of high-rise passenger and goods lifts. Based in Essex, Precision sells and modernises all types of lifts with repair, routine and comprehensive services across the South East England.

Dr Otto Poon Lok-to, Chairman of Analogue Holdings Limited, said, “I am delighted to note our recent success in securing and executing sizeable lift contracts in Manchester, Birmingham and London. With the acquisitions of JCW and Precision, Anlev Elevator Group will provide comprehensive one-stop lift and escalator services for customers in the UK, as well as establishing our position in Europe.”

JCW and Precision will be given considerable autonomy while Anlev will provide these two companies with access to a wider array of designs and products to further strengthen their capabilities and businesses – a win-win for all.

“Anlev will continue to explore suitable synergistic business partnerships that align with our strategic goals and values, and seek new distributors to further our global expansion plan,” Dr Poon concluded.

About Analogue Holdings Limited

Established in 1977, Analogue Holdings Limited is a leading electrical and mechanical (“E&M”) engineering service provider headquartered in Hong Kong, with operations in Macau, Mainland China, the United States and the United Kingdom. Serving a wide spectrum of customers from public and private sectors, the Group provides multi-disciplinary and comprehensive E&M engineering and technology services in four major segments, including Building Services, Environmental Engineering, Information, Communications and Building Technologies (“ICBT”) and Lifts & Escalators.

The Group also manufactures and sells Anlev lifts and escalators internationally and has entered into an alliance with Transel Elevator & Electric Inc. (“TEI”), one of the largest independent lifts and escalators companies in New York, the United States. The Group’s associate partner, Nanjing Canatal Data Centre Environmental Tech Company Limited (603912.SS), specialises in manufacturing of precision air conditioners.

About Anlev Elevator Group

Anlev Elevator Group (“Anlev”) is a subsidiary of ATAL Engineering Group, specialising in provision of one-stop services from design, manufacturing, sales, installation, service, modernisation to maintenance of all forms of vertical or horizontal transportation systems around the world. Engineered for comfort, safety and energy efficiency, Anlev’s complete range of lifts, escalators and moving walkways provide reliable and efficient transport systems for passengers in Asia, Australia, the Americas, Europe and Africa.

Malaysia releases Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs in Supply Chains

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Capital Markets Malaysia (“CMM”), an affiliate of the Securities Commission Malaysia (“SC”), today launched a Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide (“SEDG”), making Malaysia the first country globally to provide small-to-medium enterprises (“SMEs”) within global supply chains with a streamlined and standardised set of guidelines in relation to environment, social and governance (“ESG”) disclosures.

From Left to Right: Brahmal Vasudevan (Board Member, Capital Markets Malaysia), Datin Azalina Adham (Board Member, Capital Markets Malaysia), Dato’ Seri Dr. Awang Adek Hussin (Chairman, Capital Markets Malaysia & Executive Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia) and Navina Balasingam (General Manager, Capital Markets Malaysia)

The SEDG consolidates and simplifies the many complex global and local ESG-related frameworks to improve the availability of ESG data and information by SMEs.

In formulating the Guide, public and market consultations were conducted with multiple stakeholder groups — including large multinational and public listed companies (“PLCs”), SMEs, and regulatory and policy stakeholders — to better understand the disclosure challenges, needs and expectations of SMEs within the supply chain.

Dato’ Seri Dr. Awang Adek Hussin, Executive Chairman of SC, and Chairman of CMM said, “As the global sustainability movement forges ahead amid heightened regulatory scrutiny and investor demand for more deliberate company action towards net zero goals, the SC is committed to ensuring that our companies, both large and small, are prepared to meet global ESG requirements.”

“Recognising that SMEs are particularly exposed to risks from supply chain vulnerabilities, the SC welcomes the release of the SEDG which will help SMEs get ahead of the curve and remain relevant in a constantly evolving global marketplace,” he said.

“As we collectively transform and elevate Malaysia’s economic system through the adoption of international standards and best practices, it is important to ensure that no SME is left behind. To support inclusive and extensive adoption, CMM will launch the Bahasa Malaysia and Simplified Mandarin versions of the SEDG by end 2023,” Dato’ Seri Dr. Awang Adek added.

The release of the SEDG is aligned with recent national policy initiatives aimed at elevating business in Malaysia towards a synergy in commercial success and sustainability, particularly in the manufacturing sector, as the nation steps up its net zero commitments. These include the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2023, as well as the Industry Environmental, Social, and Governance (i-ESG) Framework and National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR).

The SEDG comprises 35 priority disclosures that are aligned with local and global sustainability guidelines which will enable SMEs to respond to disclosure requests from multiple stakeholders, including but not limited to customers, investors, banks and regulators.

It is further categorised into Basic, Intermediate and Advanced, to cater to the different levels of sustainability maturity of each SME. The disclosures are applicable across all industries with different levels of priority, and SMEs are encouraged to determine the significance and relevance of these disclosures to their companies.

“The journey of adopting sustainable practices can be daunting for SMEs. As such, our goal is to empower them with a framework that provides straightforward guidance that is structured and practical for SMEs to navigate the process of tracking and reporting their ESG data,” said Navina Balasingam, the General Manager of CMM. “Beyond the Guide, CMM has also launched our SEDG Adopter Programme to support supply chain actors.”

The Adopter Programme will provide SMEs with access to in-person training, tutorials, and workshops nationwide to guide SMEs in disclosing ESG data. The programme aims to facilitate learning and sharing of experiences from a community of practitioners facing similar successes and challenges in implementing ESG reporting.

“We are encouraged by the overwhelming reception to the SEDG Adopter Programme which includes major multinational supply chain players, SMEs, numerous financial institutions, government agencies and NGOs, as well as several local chambers of commerce. Their commitment to encourage and support SMEs within their networks to develop ESG reporting practices is highly commendable,” Navina added.

The early adopters of the SEDG from the various categories include CIMB Bank, Credit Guarantee Corporation, Generali, Hong Leong Bank, Malaysia Venture Capital Management (MAVCAP), Maybank, Nestlé Malaysia, PANTAS, Penjana Kapital, Thoughts in Gear (TIG), UOB Bank and Volvo Trucks Malaysia.

The rest include Dewan Perniagaan Melayu Malaysia (DPMM), The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM), The Malaysian Associated Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MAICCI), Small and Medium Enterprises Association (SAMENTA), SME Association of Malaysia, Malaysian Dutch Business Council (MDBC), Business Finland and UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei.

The SEDG is aligned to global, local and government frameworks and reporting standards including the Global Reporting Initiative (“GRI”), the International Sustainability Standards Board (“ISSB”), the Bursa Malaysia (“Bursa”) Listing Requirements, Bursa’s Sustainability Reporting Guide as well as the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (“MCCG”). CMM also plans to launch specialised sectoral disclosure guidance in early 2024.

For more information, visit https://sedg.capitalmarketsmalaysia.com/

About Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM)

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) set up CMM in 2014 to spearhead the local and international positioning as well as profiling of the Malaysian capital market. Funded by the Capital Markets Development Fund, CMM showcases the competitiveness and attractiveness of the various segments of the Malaysian capital market – to promote international participation and enhance opportunities for domestic capital market intermediaries. CMM works to support the advancement of these entities through various initiatives and partnerships, focusing on four key areas: sustainable finance and investing, the Islamic capital market, the digital market, and capital market funding opportunities through the private market.

Discipline Industries Unveils Cutting-Edge Product Line: NAC, NMN and Taurine for Optimal Health and Wellness

SYDNEY, AU, Oct 18, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Discipline Industries, a leading innovator in the health and wellness industry, is proud to announce the launch of its new product line featuring N-acetylcysteine (NAC), Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN), and Taurine. This revolutionary product line is poised to revolutionize the way individuals approach their health and well-being.

In an era where the pursuit of a healthier and more vibrant life has become a top priority for many, Discipline Industries is at the forefront, offering science-backed solutions that cater to a wide range of wellness needs.

NAC, NMN, and Taurine are three distinct supplements that have gained significant attention in the world of health and wellness. These products have been meticulously formulated by Discipline Industries to deliver the highest quality and purity, ensuring customers have access to the very best supplements on the market.

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a potent antioxidant that plays a crucial role in supporting respiratory health, liver function, and detoxification. NMN is an essential precursor to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a coenzyme involved in cellular energy production and the aging process. Taurine, on the other hand, is known for its role in supporting cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and overall vitality.

Discipline Industries‘ Chief Marketing Officer Suman Sandhu expressed enthusiasm about the new product line, stating, “At Discipline Industries, we’re committed to delivering products that enable individuals to take control of their health and achieve their wellness goals. Our NAC, NMN, and Taurine supplements are meticulously crafted to provide the highest-quality ingredients, ensuring that our customers can achieve optimal health and vitality.”

Discipline Industries’ NAC, NMN, and Taurine products offer several key benefits to consumers:

Superior Quality: All products are manufactured using state-of-the-art processes and adhere to strict quality control standards.

Scientifically Formulated: The supplements are designed based on the latest scientific research to provide the most effective results.

Comprehensive Health Support: These supplements offer a wide range of potential benefits for various aspects of health and wellness.

Transparency and Trust: Discipline Industries is committed to transparency, ensuring that consumers have complete access to information about the products they are using.

Discipline Industries’ new product line is now available for purchase on the company’s official website https://Discipline.Industries and through authorized retail partners. The company encourages customers to explore the range of offerings and take the first step toward achieving their health and wellness goals.

For further information about Discipline Industries and its new NAC, NMN, and Taurine product line, please visit https://Discipline.Industries or contact Suman Sandhu at marketing@discipline.rocks.

About Discipline Industries:

Discipline Industries is a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing innovative solutions in the health and wellness sector. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Discipline Industries produces cutting-edge products that empower individuals to take control of their health and well-being.

Contact Information

Suman Sandhu, Marketing Manager, sales@discipline.rocks, +61731068912

AVIA and TVB Congratulate Hong Kong Customs for Action Against Distributors of Illegal Streaming Devices

Singapore, Oct 18, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) and its anti-piracy arm, the Coalition Against Piracy (CAP), congratulate the Hong Kong Customs for their successful enforcement operation against 10 retail shops in Sham Shui Po and Yuen Long that were selling Illicit Streaming Devices (ISDs) that allowed users to watch illegally streamed content.

Acting on information received from Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), Hong Kong Customs, supported by TVB throughout the action, raided the shops, seizing more than 1,000 ISDs and related computers and video equipment, with a value in excess of USD150,000. In addition to the seizures, three shop owners and three salespersons were arrested. Investigations are ongoing and there may well be further arrests.

The actions were the first in Hong Kong to apply the “communication right” in enforcement actions against ISD sellers since the implementation of the Copyright (Amendment) Ordinance 2022. Potential penalties for this enforcement include imprisonment of up to four years and fines of USD6,400 for each infringed work.

Michael Kwan, TVB’s Senior IP Enforcement Advisor, stated, “TVB works closely with Hong Kong Customs in these enforcement actions, which demonstrate the unwavering commitment of both the Hong Kong Customs and TVB to protecting intellectual property rights and ensuring a fair and sustainable creative industry. We applaud the collaborative efforts in sending a strong message against the sale and distribution of ISDs.”

“CAP’s data shows that Hong Kong has the highest per capita rates of illegal streaming of pirate content in the countries CAP monitors in Asia-Pacific, and consumer usage of ISDs to access pirate content is second only to social media[1]. Recent studies also show the real risks to consumers from accessing content via pirate sources[2],” said Matt Cheetham, the General Manager of CAP. “It is therefore vital that Hong Kong’s enforcement authorities send a strong message that the sale and distribution of ISDs is illegal in Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Customs are to be congratulated for these actions that act to protect both its creative economy and its consumers.”

[1] https://shorturl.at/girKW
[2] https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4536945

About the Asia Video Industry Association

The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is the trade association for the video industry and ecosystem in Asia Pacific. It serves to make the video industry stronger and healthier through promoting the common interests of its members. AVIA is the interlocutor for the industry with governments across the region, leads the fight against video piracy through its Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) and provides insight into the video industry through reports and conferences aimed to support a vibrant video industry.

For media enquiries and additional background please contact:
Charmaine Kwan
Head of Marketing and Communications
Email: charmaine@avia.org
Website: www.avia.org
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/asiavideoia |Twitter: @AsiaVideoIA

Tianyun International reached a strategic agreement with a Malaysian tropical fruit producer

HONG KONG, Oct 18, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Tianyun International Holdings Limited (“Tianyun International”, together with its subsidiaries, (the “Group”) (Stock Code: 6836.HK), a leading seller and manufacturer of processed fruit products in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”), is pleased to announce that the Group entered a strategic co-operation agreement with Tuah Tacunan Sdn Bhd (“Tuah Tacunan”), a tropical fruit producer in Malaysia. Both parties agreed to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership in the sale of tropical fruits and fruit processing, with the aim of building a strong supply chain system of fresh tropical fruits as well as the upstream and downstream supply chain, extending the Group’s industrial chain and enhancing the Group’s branding effect and international reputation. At the same time, Tuah Tacunan’s production base in Sabah, Malaysia enjoys an excellent natural and geographical location and has benefited from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (“RCEP”) tariffs effective from 18 March 2022, which will facilitate the Group’s development of the tropical fresh fruit trade and enhance its competitiveness.

Tuah Tacunan’s Tropical Fresh Fruit Farm in Sabah, Malaysia

Under the agreement, the Group will leverage Tuah Tacunan’s strengths in tropical fresh fruit cultivation and raw materials to expand its range of unique, natural and quality tropical fruits, including Musang King Durians, coconut, rambutan, pineapple, etc., to a wider sales market. At the same time, the Group will actively assist Tuah Tacunan in developing tropical specialty fruits on more than 3,400 acres of agricultural land under its management in Sabah, establishing a production base for fruit processing products and introducing some of its fresh fruits into the Group’s existing fruit processing product range. In terms of product R&D, both parties have established a close co-operative relationship in the areas of fresh fruit variety development and fruit processing products development, etc., to provide consumers with higher-quality and fresher tropical fruits and processed products. Both parties will also leverage their unique strengths in their existing fields and strengthen co-operation in technology, management and branding to create strong synergies and further enhance their market positions.

Mr. Yang Ziyuan, Chairman and CEO of the Group, said, “We are very pleased to have reached this agreement with Tuah Tacunan. We believe that through the strategic co-operation, the Group will be able to effectively leverage Tuah Tacunan’s advantages in local resources and raw materials, keep abreast of the local market, develop a network for the sale of tropical fruits as well as the processing and distribution of fruits, and step up our efforts in introducing new varieties of fruits, advanced technology and management experience from abroad, thereby broadening the scope of co-operation between the two parties in the production, research, trading and other aspects of tropical fruits. This will broaden the scope of co-operation between the two sides in the production, scientific research and trade of tropical fruits. The Group is confident that this strategic partnership will create considerable synergies and enhance its competitiveness and market share in both domestic and overseas markets.”

“The Group has been actively pursuing strategic cooperation with various business partners to promote the Group’s quality, healthy and diversified processed fruit products and beverages to a wider range of markets at home and abroad. We also hope to inject more elements into our quality health products through co-operation with different partners. Looking ahead, the Group will continue to invest in research and development and innovation to provide consumers with quality, healthy and diversified processed fruit products and beverages, to realise its vision of becoming an international processed food enterprise and to repay the support and trust of the community and consumers.”

About Tianyun International Holding Limited (Stock Code: 6836.HK)

Tianyun International Holdings Limited (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Group”) are principally engaged in (i) the research and development, production and sales of processed fruit packaged in metal containers, plastic cups, glass containers and aluminum foil bags and beverages and (ii) trading of fresh fruit. Processed fruit products are sold both under its own brands “Bingo Times”, “fruit zz” and “Tiantong Times” and on an OEM basis. The beverages are sold under its own brand “Shiok Party” and “Demon Fruit Season”.

The Group has been consistently committed to providing its customers with healthy and safe products. As a food enterprise with one of the most complete quality certifications, we rigorously adhere to stringent international production standards and are accredited with BRC (A), IFS Food (High), FDA, HALAL, SC, KOSHER, ISO9001, ISO45001, ISO14001，SMETA and CQM, in respect of our production facilities, quality control and management. The Group has also passed the internal food production standards reviews and audits from several UK and US supermarket chains. At the same time, as a Chinese “Equal production line; Equal standard; Equal quality” food production and export enterprise, the Group has been supplying products of consistent quality to domestic and international markets.

The Group was awarded China’s Most Promising Listed Companies by internationally renowned financial magazine Forbes, and the “2017 Linyi Mayor Quality Award” by the PRC government in 2017. The Group’s new and proprietary researched, developed and produced pure fruit snack food received a national “Certificate of Invention Patent” in 2018. In 2019 and 2022, the Group was awarded the national Hi-tech Enterprise Certificate for consecutive four years. In 2020, the Group was also recognised as one of the Most Valuable Chinese Brands for the fourth consecutive year. In 2023, the Chairman and CEO of the Group was selected as one of the “2023 Top 30 ESG Entrepreneurs in the Greater Bay Area” by Forbes China.

For more information, please visit www.tianyuninternational.com

Revolutionizing Tourism with Web3: A Landmark Partnership Between Camino Network, DCM Swiss, 1World Online, and Web3-Solutions

ZUG, SWITZERLAND, Oct 18, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – In an unprecedented-opportunity-driven move, four innovative companies in the travel and marketing sectors – Camino Network, initiated by Chain4Travel, DCM Swiss, 1World Online, and Web3-Solutions – have come together to announce a landmark partnership.

This alliance aims to harness cutting-edge technologies in reshaping the future of travel and tourism experiences and bringing new monetization options and benefits to all ecosystem participants.

We are happy to announce that:

DCM Swiss and 1World Online are becoming Validators at Camino Network.
Web3-Solutions becomes a Regional Partner of DCM: A regional partnership agreement has been signed between DCM Swiss and Web3-Solutions to start the rollout of Web3 Tours services across Austrian cities.
Technological Partnership: The parties have aligned their roadmaps for product technologies to offer groundbreaking experiences for consumers and businesses.

“Adding two stellar companies like DCM and 1World to our network is a thrilling development for us. They’re at the forefront of innovation and are bringing a proven working combination of Web2 and Web3 experiences to the Travel sector that is so much needed for a true mass adoption” said Pablo Costillo, Co-Founder and CTO of Camino Network.

“The use of DCM marketplace hosted content for Web3 Experiences brings a plethora of advantages to our regional clientele. It’s exhilarating to be part of such a transformative move.” said Julia Zolotarenko, DCM Swiss’s Founder and CEO.

“After a decade of working on global markets, enabling engagement and native advertising, we see a truly exciting business opportunity to leverage our technologies in delivering travel content via our decentralized network, and reach out to wide audiences with Web3 offers. It’s a privilege to collaborate in this venture.” said Alex Fedosseev, Founder and CEO of 1World Online.

“Having an innovation-driven set of products at our disposal is becoming a game-changer for Austria’s digital transformation and tourism industry in particular. We couldn’t be more pleased.” said Martin Arnsteiner, Co-Founder and CEO of Web3-Solutions.

This partnership stands poised to redefine the landscape of global and regional tourism by introducing new paradigms for customer engagement, operational efficiency, and business growth. The unique integration of blockchain, AI, and Web3 technologies ushers in a new, transformative era for the travel and tourism industry.

About

Camino Network, initiated by Chain4Travel technology, stands as a leader in blockchain technology for the travel industry. Driven by the Camino token, it offers a multi-faceted network that elevates existing business models and invents novel travel products.

DCM Swiss is a vanguard in technology, specializing in immersive Web3 experiences, from city tours to cruises. Utilizing a blend of artificial intelligence and human intelligence, their platform offers engaging and tailored content.

1World Online is an industry disruptor, focusing on the creation and streamlined delivery of innovative promotional, educational, and travel-related content to its decentralized global network of publishers.

Web3-Solutions is a regional partner focusing on digitizing tourism and related business sectors in Austria.

Contacts:

Chain4Travel:
Vincent Usbeck, VP Sales & Marketing
vincent.usbeck@chain4travel.com
+49 173 362 24 50

DCM Swiss:
Yuliia Zolotarenko, CEO
julia@dcm-swiss.com
+41 79 799 8205

1World Online:
Alex Fedosseev, CEO
alex@1worldonline.com
+1 408 717-0470

Web3-Solutions:
Margarita Slootweg, Co-founder
info@web3-tourismus.at
+43 678 781-0323

Yowie Unveils Spooktacular Halloween Costume Contest: A Chance to Win Sweet and Spooky Prizes

CHICAGO, IL, Oct 17, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Get ready for a Halloween celebration like no other as Yowie, the beloved surprise-inside chocolate brand, announces its exciting Halloween Costume Contest. This event promises a spine-tingling treat for all Yowie enthusiasts in the USA and Australia.

Starting Monday, October 16th, 2023, and running until November 3rd, Yowie’s Halloween Costume Contest is set to make this Halloween season extra special with prizes for the cutest, spookiest and sweetest costumes. Participants can win not only sweet treats but also a range of Yowie merchandise that will leave them spellbound.

How to Enter: Entering the Yowie Halloween Costume Contest is as easy as pumpkin pie! Just follow these simple steps:

– Wear your cutest, spookiest, or sweetest Halloween costume.
– Share a photo of your enchanting costume in the comments section of the contest post on Yowie’s official social media pages – Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok.

Prizes Await the Most Enchanting Costumes:

Yowie is thrilled to announce three tantalizing prize packs that will be awarded to the cutest, spookiest, and sweetest Halloween costumes. The lucky winners in each category will receive a Yowie prize pack filled with delectable Yowie chocolates and a range of spooktacular Yowie merchandise.

– Cutest Costume Prize Pack:
– A box of 12 Yowie chocolates
– A Yowie drawstring sports bag
– Rare Yowie figurines: Baby giraffe, glass frog
– A set of Yowie books
– Sweetest Costume Prize Pack:
– A box of 12 Yowie chocolates
– A Yowie canvas bag
– Rare Yowie figurines: Baby giraffe, glass frog
– A glass water bottle
– A reusable straw
– Spookiest Costume Prize Pack:
– A box of 12 Yowie chocolates
– A Yowie canvas bag filled with Yowie surprises
– Rare Yowie figurines: Baby giraffe, glass frog
– A full set of Yowie figurines from Series 1
– A snack bottle
– A Yowie patch

Make sure to follow @yowieworld on Facebook and unleash your creativity this Halloween for a chance to win these exciting prizes!

Terms and Conditions:

– The competition will conclude on November 3, 2023.
– One comment equals one entry.
– Entrants must be over the age of 13 years and be able to provide proof of age upon request. Parents and/or guardians are able to enter on behalf of children under the age of 13.
– This contest is open across Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, and is not affiliated with any of the aforementioned platforms.
– Eligible participants must be residents of the USA or Australia.

Yowie’s Halloween Costume Contest is set to create spooktacular memories this season, so dress up in your cutest, sweetest or spookiest costume and join the fun!

About Yowie:

Yowie is a popular chocolate brand known for its delicious treats with a surprise inside. Each Yowie chocolate reveals a collectible figurine, making it a delightful experience for children and collectors alike. The brand is committed to promoting education and conservation by sharing fun facts about the natural world with every figurine.

Any questions, please reach out to Devin Mainville at devin@kmkmedia.com or 779-221-3764 and get your Halloween on!

Over 40 In-depth Learning Sessions to Be Presented at InfoComm India 2023

MUMBAI, INDIA, Oct 17, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – InfoComm India Summit 2023, the educational platform of InfoComm India, is happening from 25 to 27 October 2023 at the event’s new venue – Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

There are more than 40 free-to-attend learning sessions at InfoComm India Summit, divided into four specialized tracks, each tailored to meet the needs of different industry players as well as vertical-market organisational leaders and decision-makers. Summit attendees can thus look forward to hear from renowned experts who will offer comprehensive and meaningful insights into technological advancements, current challenges, and to spark ideas on how adaptive companies and organisations can outrun disruption.

Learning Sessions for AV Professionals

AV Leaders Connect is an exclusive half-day program on show opening day for the AV industry’s C-suite and directorate-level leaders. The program provides them with valuable insights into emerging technology trends and disruptions, enabling them to identify growth opportunities.

The program will feature a welcome address by InfoCommAsia Executive Director, June Ko; a keynote presentation on “Harnessing Disruptive Technologies for AV Innovation” by Dave Labuskes, CEO of AVIXA; and a panel discussion, moderated by Mradul Sharma, Managing Director of 3CDN Workplace, on “Evolving Expectations and Requirements in the AV Market”. Panel members include Abhimanyu Gupta, Managing Director of Actis Technologies; Shankar Jadhav, Managing Director, Investments and Head Strategy of Bombay Stock Exchange; and Trupti Shah, Head – Collaboration of Mahindra & Mahindra Limited.

AVIXA Seminars – designed and delivered by leading AV system integrators and consultants – support the AV community in enhancing their technical expertise, and foster the development of future AV leaders. This year’s program covers four solution areas: Conferencing & Collaboration, Learning Solutions, Digital Signage, Security & Control. It is the first time at InfoComm India that the AVIXA Seminars feature a series of panel discussions focusing on these solution areas.

AVIXA will also reprise the highly sought-after Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) Prep Workshop at this year’s InfoComm India Summit. This two-hour session will help ease nerves and boost confidence as Rod Brown, CTS-D, CTS-I of AVIXA, highlights specific areas of AV design that upcoming CTS exam-takers can focus on.

To name a few highlights at AVIXA Seminars, the Conferencing & Collaboration line-up will kick off with a panel discussion on strategies and technologies in “The New Workplace”, moderated by Abdul Waheed, CTS, Managing Director of EYTE Technologies. This will be followed by a case study, by Puneet Dhar, National Product Manager of Crestron India, on “Creating a Multi-purpose Hybrid Room for Indian Oil Cooperation Ltd”; and by Grifiths Zachariah, CTS, Associate Vice President of ClearOne, on “Elevating Hybrid Work and Learning Environments”.

Meanwhile, the Digital Signage line-up will begin with Florian Rotberg, Managing Director of invidis Consulting GmbH, delivering the keynote on “The Power of Pixel – Global Digital Signage Trends and Drivers”. Then, after a panel discussion, a case study on “South Asia’s Largest Outdoor Transparent LED Display” by Sumit Sharma, Assistant Vice President of Xtreme Media Pvt Ltd. This case study deep dives into the remarkable installation of a 17 meters-by-9 meters LED display in just three days, complete with 3D anamorphic content.

AV professionals can also boost their technical expertise at AV Technologies – sessions dedicated to sharing best practices and application use-cases on motion tracking, AV over IP, auditorium acoustics and more.

For AV Professionals, Vertical Market Leaders and Solution-seekers

NIXT Summit (Next Integrated Experimental Technology Summit) focuses on the successes and challenges of digital transformation practices in various vertical markets. This year’s programme covers four industries: Corporate / Enterprise Strategies (which is applicable to all industries), Education, Retail, and Venues & Events.

At the Education Forum, Hari Balachandran, CEO of ICT Academy, will deliver the keynote on “The Digital Evolution – Reshaping Education in India”. Then – after a case study by Dr K Karunakaran, CEO of Hindusthan Educational Institutions, Coimbatore, on “Enriching Classroom Engagement” – Manmeet Singh, VP of Sales of Globus Infocom Ltd, will moderate a panel discussion on “Future-proofing Education, Embracing Challenges & Opportunities”.

Industry Forums, co-organised by InfoComm India’s partner government agencies and trade associations, will deliver insights into tech adoptions and applications across key industries with a series of real-life case studies and panel discussions.

Sessions include:

India Future Ready – Safety & Cyber Security Planning Considerations for Government InstallationsCo-organised with Computer Society of India (CSI), Mumbai Chapter
The Urbanisation Challenge for India – Expectations & RoadmapCo-organised with All India Institute of Local Self Government (AIILSG)
Smart CIO 2023Co-organised with CSI, Mumbai Chapter

The latest InfoComm India Summit 2023 program is available on the show’s official website at www.infocomm-india.com.

To be held at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai from 25 to 27 October, InfoComm India 2023 will feature 190 exhibitors, including 15 first-time exhibitors, and over 80 new-at-show products and solutions, as well as three full days of educational content. Opening hours are on 25 and 26 October from 10am – 6pm, and on 27 October from 10am – 4pm (Indian Standard Time).

Visitors can register online at www.infocomm-india.com for their free show badge.

About InfoCommAsia

InfoCommAsia Pte. Ltd. is the region’s preeminent organizer of tradeshows for the Professional AudioVisual (Pro-AV) and Transformative Solutions industries. Through industry-leading shows in Asia, China, and India, InfoCommAsia connects global and regional solution providers, vertical market end-users and the supply chain with the most important markets of Asia Pacific.

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Society Pass Inc (Nasdaq: SOPA) / Thoughtful Media Group Inc Launches 1st Ever MediaGram to Build Indonesia Online Fitness Community

BANGKOK, Oct 17, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Thoughtful Media Group Inc (“Thoughtful Media” or “TMG”), the Thailand-based social commerce-focused, premium digital advertising network of Society Pass Incorporated (“SoPa”) (Nasdaq: SOPA), Southeast Asia’s (SEA) next generation, data-driven, loyalty, fintech and e-commerce ecosystem, today announces a launch of first ever MediaGram, entitled “Sit Up”, in partnership with Indonesian superstar actor and producer, Chicco Jerihko, to develop online fitness centric community promoting health focused lifestyle in Indonesia. TMG expects new revenue models with fitness clubs and clothing retailers to emerge as result of this partnership.

“MediaGram” is an Instagram page used as a media platform to build communities in collaboration with individuals and/or companies. TMG Group aims to launch 3 Mediagram partnerships per quarter for the rest of 2023 and in 2024 across SEA to continuously develop innovative advertising channels promoting brands and services.

A household name in Indonesian entertainment landscape, Chicco Jerihko’s popularity derives from acting in and producing movies, TV shows and web series. Chicco has previously been nominated for and awarded prestigious awards for his roles in cinema, including Best Actor and Best Film by Festival Film Indonesia. Due to his on-screen success, Chicco Jeihko has amassed over 3+ million followers on social media. Chicco Jerihko comments, “Since 2003, I have been building these healthy habits to meet career demands and personal priorities. I am thrilled to share these habits and best practices with the wider online community and collaborating with renowned digital advertising firm, Thoughtful Media, on this endeavour”.

Kriangkrai Chaimongkol, TMG Chief Executive Officer, explains, “MediaGram is a direct result of our innovative methodology of growing the SEA digital creator economy and we are proud to present our first collaboration with Chicco Jerihko. We strongly believe that collaboration between TMG and SEA celebrities will have a significant positive impact on the regional social media market. We expect this ground-breaking platform to chart a fresh path for local celebrities to engage with and develop bigger audiences for our brands to market to. As we expand this exciting business to other parts of SEA in 2023 and 2024, and with innovative revenue models just emerging, we project our high margin, MediaGram revenues to contribute over 20% of Group revenues in 2024. TMG continues to create value-added services for our strategic celebrity partners, brands and the wider SEA creator community”.

About Thoughtful Media Group Inc.

Founded in 2010, Thoughtful Media Group is the leading digital advertising platform in SEA. Through our network of more than 10,000 talented creators across multiple industries in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Philippines, we help brands maximise marketing budgets and achieve business objectives through some of the most innovative marketing campaigns in the region.

In July 2022, Society Pass (Nasdaq: SOPA), the next generation acquisition-focused fintech and e-commerce ecosystem in SEA, acquired TMG. Since then, TMG has fully evolved into a digital-first and fully integrated advertising powerhouse, servicing creators and advertisers in SEA.

For more information on TMG, please visit:
Website at www.thoughtfulmedia.com or
LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/thoughtful-media-group-inc or
Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thoughtfulmedia/ or
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thoughtfulmediaasia or
Twitter at https://twitter.com/ThoughtfulMedia.

About Society Pass Inc.

Founded in 2018 as a data-driven loyalty, fintech and e-commerce ecosystem in the fast-growing markets of Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, which account for more than 80% of the SEA population, and with offices located in Angeles, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Manila, and Singapore, Society Pass Incorporated (Nasdaq: SOPA) is an acquisition-focused holding company operating 6 interconnected verticals (loyalty, digital media, travel, telecoms, lifestyle, and F&B), which seamlessly connects millions of registered consumers and hundreds of thousands of registered merchants/brands across multiple product and service categories throughout SEA.

Society Pass completed an initial public offering and began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker SOPA in November 2021.

SoPa acquires fast growing e-commerce companies and expands its user base across a robust product and service ecosystem. SoPa integrates these complementary businesses through its signature Society Pass fintech platform and circulation of its universal loyalty points or Society Points, which has entered beta testing and is expected to launch broadly at the beginning of 2023. Society Pass loyalty program members earn and redeem Society Points and receive personalised promotions based on SoPa’s data capabilities and understanding of consumer shopping behaviour. SoPa has amassed more than 3.6 million registered consumers and over 650,000 registered merchants and brands. It has invested 2+ years building proprietary IT architecture to effectively scale and support its consumers, merchants, and acquisitions.

Society Pass leverages technology to tailor a more personalised experience for customers in the purchase journey and to transform the entire retail value chain in SEA. SoPa operates Thoughtful Media Group, a Thailand-based, a social commerce-focused, premium digital video multi-platform network; NusaTrip, a leading Indonesia-based Online Travel Agency; VLeisure, Vietnam’s leading provider of hotel management and payment solutions; Gorilla Global, a Singapore-based, mobile network operator; Leflair.com, Vietnam’s leading lifestyle e-commerce platform; and NextGen Retail, a Indonesia-based e-commerce platform.

For more information on Society Pass, please visit:
Website at https://www.thesocietypass.com or
LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/societypass or
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thesocietypass or
Twitter at https://twitter.com/society_pass or
Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/societypass/.

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Moolec Science Announces US $30 Million Capital Raise With Strategic Investors

Luxembourg, Oct 17, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Moolec Science SA (NASDAQ:MLEC; “Company”; “Moolec”), a science-based food ingredient company, announced today that it has entered into agreements to issue a convertible note due 2026 to Grupo Insud (“Insud”) in a principal amount of approximately US $21 million (the “Insud Convertible Note”) with a strike price of US $6.00 per share. The Insud Convertible Note will be issued against a cash payment of US $10 million and in-kind contributions to be made by Insud to Moolec. In-kind contributions include credits to access Insud’s state-of-the-art industrial capabilities, operational services, and the incorporation of Joint Venture participation, started with Moolec in 2021. At maturity, Moolec will hold the option to deliver ordinary shares, cash, or a combination of cash and ordinary shares.

This transaction follows Moolec’s previous announcement that it entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Bioceres Crop Solutions (NASDAQ:BIOX; “BIOX”) that secures the supply of approximately 15,000 tons of HB4® soybeans (the “BIOX Supply Agreement”) that may be upsized for a similar volume. The BIOX Supply Agreement will be paid through the issuance of a convertible note (the “BIOX Convertible Note” and together with the Insud Convertible Note, the “Convertible Notes”) on arms-length terms to the Insud Convertible Note.

Under the BIOX Supply Agreement, Bioceres Crop Solutions will engage with Generation HB4® farmers to source and deliver to Moolec soybeans with a sustainability-linked premium, which are produced under regenerative agricultural practices, minimizing water, carbon, and chemical footprints. The Generation HB4® program is an identity-preserved farming program that utilizes HB4® drought-tolerance technology to enable soybean-wheat crop rotations and improve agricultural sustainability.

Together, the Convertible Notes total approximately US $30 million of cash and in-kind contributions that include soybean inventories, operational services, and the acquisition of Joint Venture equity.

“We are thrilled to announce these agreements, which highlight the importance of incorporating strategic players as shareholders. We are very proud to count with Insud, a biotech leader in life sciences industries, and Bioceres Crop Solutions, a top-notch ag-biotech player, as key partners for the upcoming stages of the Company’s development,” said Gastón Paladini, Moolec’s Chief Executive Officer. “We all share the common purpose to redefine the way we produce animal-based food, for good and for all. These engagements reinforce our vision and our shareholders’ long-term commitments, while motivating Moolec´s Team to achieve the milestones to come,” concluded the CEO.

“We are proud to support Moolec with this transaction and throttle the evolution of its pipeline to bolster Moolec as a technology leader in the food industry. Our constant pursuit of excellence and innovation drives our partnership policies, not only by providing funding but also by offering our experience as an innovative company in the biotechnology space. It is Insud’s purpose to foster new and better ways of improving people’s lives,” said Manuel Sobrado, Executive Director of Grupo Insud in Argentina.

“This capital raise strengthens our financial position and allows us to accelerate our business model in a challenging financial market. The notes provide healthy optionality for Moolec to convert into common shares or cash in three years’ time,” said José López Lecube, Moolec’s Chief Financial Officer. “Cash proceeds will be used to continue funding key R&D projects and in-kind contributions will secure the needed working capital to ramp up our commercialization plan and product development initiatives,” he added.

About the Convertible Notes

The Insud Convertible Note will mature in 36 months after they are issued, will initially accrue interest 10.0% p.a. and include a “payment-in-kind” feature. If the trading price of Moolec’s ordinary shares exceeds the strike price of US $6.00 per ordinary share (the “Strike Price”) for 10 trading days, Insud will have the option to exercise the early conversion option pursuant to which the principal amount outstanding under the Insud Note may be converted into ordinary shares of Moolec at the Strike Price. The Strike Price represents a premium of approximately 100% of the 20-day VWAP of Moolec’s ordinary shares. At maturity, Moolec has the option to convert the principal amount outstanding under the Insud Note into ordinary shares. In connection with Insud’s early conversion option and Moolec’s optional conversion at maturity, Moolec may deliver ordinary shares, cash, or a combination of cash and ordinary shares to Insud. The in-kind contributions to be made by Insud to Moolec are subject to the completion of an independent appraisal procedure in accordance with Luxembourg law. The BIOX Convertible Note is expected to be issued on substantially similar terms as the Insud Convertible Note.

About Moolec Science SA

Moolec is a science-based ingredient company leader in the use of Molecular Farming technology for food. The Company’s mission is to create unique food ingredients by engineering plants with animal protein genes. Its purpose is to redefine the way the world produces animal-based food, for good and for all. The Company’s technological approach aims to have the cost structure of plant-based solutions with the organoleptic properties and functionality of animal-based ones. Moolec’s technology has been under development for more than a decade and is known for pioneering the production of a bovine protein in a crop for the food industry. The Company’s product portfolio and pipeline leverages the agronomic efficiency of broadly used target crops, like soybean, pea, and safflower. Recently, Moolec acquired plant-based ingredient capabilities to consolidate its Molecular Farming Technology. Moolec has a growing international patent portfolio (25, both granted and pending) for its Molecular Farming technology. The Company is run by a diverse team of Ph.Ds and Food Insiders, and operates in the United States, Europe, and South America.

About Grupo Insud

Grupo Insud is a global company focused on innovation, sustainability, and development in different industries such as pharma, agribusiness, and renewable energy. With operations in over 40 countries and more than 8,000 people committed to pursue excellence and undertake new challenges.

About Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp.

Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ:BIOX) is a leader in the development and commercialization of productivity solutions designed to regenerate agricultural ecosystems while making crops more resilient to climate change. To do this, Bioceres’ solutions create economic incentives for farmers and other stakeholders to adopt environmentally friendlier production practices. The company has a unique biotech platform with high-impact, patented technologies for seeds and microbial ag-inputs, as well as next-generation Crop Nutrition and Protection solutions. Through its HB4® program, the Company is bringing digital solutions to support growers’ decisions and provide end-to-end traceability for production outputs.

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Contact Information

Catalina Jones, Chief of Staff & Sustainability, comms@moolecscience.com
Martín Taraciuk, Investor Relations, ir@moolecscience.com
Michael Bowen, ICR, LLC, moolecir@icrinc.com