World Blockchain Summit Dubai: Igniting Innovation, Forging Alliances and Revolutionising the Digital Landscape

DUBAI, Oct 16, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – World Blockchain Summit, an event by Trescon, returns to Dubai on 1-2 November 2023 at the Address Dubai Marina, with strategic partners like Dubai AI & Web3 Campus by DIFC, the largest cluster of Artificial Intelligence and Web3 companies in MENA.

The Summit, one of the longest-running global blockchain series, has become an integral platform where top blockchain-leaders, industry veterans, web3 innovators and visionaries converge to debate over the current trends and innovations that are driving the inclusion of blockchain based solutions in key sectors of the global economy.

Dubai, one of the leading financial hubs in the region, is rapidly becoming the global blockchain capital through its progressive regulations, favourable investment climate and expanding digital infrastructure. As per a recent Fintech Global report, Blockchain and Crypto emerged as a dynamic subsector within the UAE’s FinTech landscape, commanding a substantial 42 per cent of the total deals in 2023. With the establishment of Dubai AI & Web3 Campus by DIFC, Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) Dubai and the Dubai Blockchain Strategy is attracting global investors and innovators, the opportunity is ripe for the UAE to foster a thriving digital economy.

The Summit is bringing together 2000+ web3 decision makers, 300+ investors and 100+ speakers and also features the regional finale of the Startup World Cup organised by the prestigious US-based venture capital firm Pegasus Ventures, offering the winner an opportunity to pitch at the global finals hosted in San Francisco and a chance to win US$ 1 million in funding.

#WBSDubai features exciting keynote speeches, use-case presentations by leading blockchain visionaries and experts, and captivating panel discussions on core issues that dominate the web3 space today. The focal points of discussions at the summit encompass Web3 regulations, NFTs in music and entertainment, Web3 gaming, privacy in blockchain, tokenomics and more.

Amongst the notable speakers at the event are:

Charles Hoskinson, CEO & Founder, Input Output Global | Cardano
Fredrik Gregaard, CEO, Cardano Foundation
Shogo Ishida, Co-CEO, Middle East & Africa, Emurgo
Julian Banks, CEO, Univox
William Bao Bean, Managing Director, Orbit Startups
Miriam Kiwan, Vice President, MEA, Circle
Joao Blumel, Metaverse Mind Reading Show,
Hasnae Taleb, Member of The American Chamber of Commerce| Partner & CIO -Ento Capital |TV Personality & Influencer, AmCham Abu Dhabi
Dr. Sameer Al Ansari, CEO, Ras Al Khaimah, Digital Assets Oasis

“Dubai’s global prominence in innovation and technology is undeniable. By embracing blockchain-based solutions, the UAE’s national economy is set to witness a meteoric ascent. Sharing a common passion for global digital transformation, we at Trescon are committed to supporting the global network of innovators, founders and startups through platforms like the World Blockchain Summit. This summit is poised to become the perfect stage for blockchain pioneers to foster meaningful connections and unveil the next-gen solutions that can redefine the blockchain landscape.” – Sharath Kumar, Business Director, World Blockchain Summit

As the countdown for another exciting edition of the World Blockchain Summit begins, seize the moment and get involved with the event. Book your tickets today before it is too late.

The Dubai edition of the World Blockchain Summit is presented by:

Lead Sponsor: – Unicoin
After Party Sponsor: – Legacy Network
Platinum Sponsor: – Zeebu
Silver Sponsors: – Qlindo, Core, Sui,Galileo Protocol
Bronze Sponsors: Innes Global, Sastanaqqam, Yardhub, Mimo
Pitch Partners: Cryptounity, Umma Life, Gorki
Association Partner: Arabs in Blockchain

About World Blockchain Summit (WBS)

World Blockchain Summit (WBS) is an event by Trescon that supports the growth of the blockchain, crypto and Web3 ecosystem globally.

WBS is the world’s longest-running blockchain, crypto, and web 3-focused summit series. Since our inception in 2017, we have hosted more than 20 editions in 11 countries as we strived to create the ultimate networking and deal flow platform for the Web3 ecosystem. Each edition brings together global leaders and emerging startups in the space, including investors, developers, IT leaders, entrepreneurs, government authorities, and others.

About Trescon

Trescon is a pioneering force in the global business events and services sector, driving the adoption of emerging technologies while promoting sustainability and inclusive leadership. With a deep understanding of the realities and requirements of the growth markets we operate in – we strive to deliver innovative and high-quality business platforms for our clients.

To book your tickets, visit: https://bit.ly/get-passes-wbs-dxb-pr2

For inquiries, Contact: wbscomms@tresconglobal.com

For media inquiries and further information, please contact:
Shadi Dawi
Director, Public Relations & Partnerships – MENA
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+971 55 498 4989

Hong Kong switches electronics world on

HONG KONG, Oct 16, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The physical Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and electronicAsia, organised by the HKTDC and MMI Asia Pte Ltd, successfully concluded today. The two four-day exhibitions attracted more than 60,000 industry buyers from 146 countries and regions to visit in person, with numbers from ASEAN countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand; Turkey, UAE and Mainland China growing notably, indicating enthusiasm for Hong Kong as a trade fair platform that offers a chance to seize sourcing opportunities.

The Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia physical exhibitions concluded successfully today. The two four-day exhibitions attracted more than 60,000 industry buyers from 146 countries and regions to visit and purchase in person.

Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “This year’s Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia brought together nearly 3,200 exhibitors, including overseas exhibitors from 22 countries and regions, bringing multiple innovative ideas and market insights. We are pleased to see a very vibrant and robust meeting scene throughout the fair period. And we are glad that more than 60,000 global buyers came to Hong Kong to participate in one of the most prominent electronics shows in the world, further reaffirming Hong Kong’s position as an international exhibition centre.”

With the theme Unlocking Possibilities: Harnessing AI for Innovation in Consumer Electronics, this year's the Symposium on Innovation & Technology was attended by a number of heavyweight guests and garnered significant attention from industry participants. — With the theme Unlocking Possibilities: Harnessing AI for Innovation in Consumer Electronics, this year’s the Symposium on Innovation & Technology was attended by a number of heavyweight guests and garnered significant attention from industry participants.

Onsite survey: Nearly 80% of the exhibitors were trying to open up new markets

The HKTDC interviewed more than 1,100 buyers and exhibitors at the fair. Nearly 80% of the exhibitors said they were trying to open up new markets. North America (30%), Northern & Western Europe (28%) and ASEAN Countries (13%) were the most popular.

The Hong Kong Electronic Forum, organised by the HKTDC, MMI Asia Pte Ltd and the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association, explored the topic of microelectronic ecosystems.

In terms of electronics product trends, respondents were optimistic about the development potential of smart home / smart living products and solutions (22%) and electronic / electrical accessories (19%) in the next two years.

Most respondents believed consumers were willing to pay an additional 20% to buy household appliances that were compatible with smart-home applications (25%).

Turning to Extended Reality (XR) applications, respondents expected the highest market potential in mobile and online gaming (25%) and automotive or other navigation (24%). Most respondents believed robotics had the highest potential to be used in home appliances fields (28%), such as vacuum cleaning and household robots.

The much-discussed generative artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining traction. Among respondents who currently use or plan to use the technology, customer service and support (52.1%) and product design and development (45.6%) were the most popular areas of application.

Exhibitors engaging with quality international buyers

Under the theme New Tech – New Trend – New Lifestyle, the Electronics Fair brought together many exhibitors with comparable strength and potential.

Pippy Zhou, the Overseas Sales Director of Shenzhen Orange Digital Technology Co Ltd, a manufacturer of high-end home and personal entertainment products, expressed that the autumn electronics fair surpassed their expectations when compared to other overseas exhibitions they visited recently. He said: “Every day, we met with around 50 groups of potential buyers, encompassing those from European countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Italy, and Russia, as well as from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, and from Asian countries including Japan, South Korea, India, and Thailand. We anticipate conducting business transactions with 10 to 20 companies among them, resulting in orders totalling approximately 3 to 5 million US dollars.”

Chocho Group, a Hong Kong start-up that specialised in smart-product development, showcased their range of smart trackers, smart pet feeders, smart home technology solutions, and other products at the fair. Aurora Chan, Founder of Chocho, was impressed by the international nature of the event. She said: “We have received inquiries from numerous overseas buyers representing countries such as France, Spain, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and various Middle East countries. One Indonesian buyer even went so far as to offer us complimentary flight tickets to visit their company in Indonesia, which left a lasting impression on me. Originally, we had planned to expand into the international market within three to five years but now we can expedite that plan by two years.” She anticipated that about 70% of the prospective buyers they engaged at the fair would generate orders, resulting in an estimated revenue of around HK$3 million (US$384,00) for the company.

Global buyers seek smart products

The Electronics Fair and electronicAsia attracted active participation from worldwide buyers.

Bartosz Gorecki, Label Director at x-kom sp. z o.o. in Poland, has sourced electronic products at HKTDC’s electronics fairs almost every year since 2012. This year, he attended the fair to source electronic products that are not yet available on the market, such as mobile phone accessories, computer components and computer peripherals. He engaged with more than 70 suppliers, mainly from Mainland China, Taiwan, Korea, and Vietnam, including those he contacted through the Click2Match business-matching platform. He shared: “My hope is to collaborate with around 50% of these suppliers and foresee placing orders worth between US$3 to US$5 million with these new suppliers.”

Taresh Vadgama, the Vice President of Product Development and Manufacturing at Canadian company Lenbrook International, attended the fair to source streaming and audio equipment, including speakers and amplifiers. He said: “During the event, I had the opportunity to engage with five to six promising new suppliers and conducted eight business meetings through the Click2Match platform. We are looking to establish long-term partnerships with one or two of these suppliers.”

Online intelligent matching platform extends fairs

The events featured 83 activities and forums with more than 120 industry leaders from 11 countries and regions invited to bring the latest information and unique insights from the industry to the attendees. These included The Symposium on Innovation & Technology, the Hong Kong Electronic Forum and the Reliability and Prognostics Health Management of Microelectronics Forum. Other events, including the Investment Matchmaking, Hong Kong Value Creation for Technology: Pitching Competition and Meet the Mentors, attracted many industry players to the event.

The two exhibitions will continue to be held under the EXHIBITION+ hybrid mode, where global exhibitors, industry professionals and buyers can conduct online negotiations and matching through the smart Click2Match platform until 23 October.

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Websites
Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition): https://hkelectronicsfairae.hktdc.com
electronicAsia: http://www.electronicasia.com

Media enquiries
Please contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:
Frankie Leung, Tel: (852) 2584 4298, Email: frankie.cy.leung@hktdc.org
Janet Chan, Tel: (852) 2584 4369, Email: janet.ch.chan@hktdc.org

About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn

DATE Fintech Show: Scripting a new chapter in Saudi Arabia’s Fintech Revolution

RIYADH, Oct 16, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – With the MENA region amid its economic diversification journey, Fintech emerges as a core sector driving transformation. According to a Mordor Intelligence report, Saudi Arabia’s fintech sector is projected to grow from US$ 39.04 million in 2023 to US$ 69.23 million by 2028, with a CAGR of 12.14%.

DATE Fintech Show, co-located with DATE AI Show, is scheduled to take place at the JW Marriott Hotel in Riyadh on December 11th and 12th, 2023. The two-day event hosted at the prestigious JW Marriott Hotel will bring global fintech innovators, industry leaders, investors, and policymakers together to help reshape the fintech ecosystem in the Kingdom by showcasing the latest transformative innovations and fostering a spirit of innovation.

As the sector maintains its expansion, Saudi Arabia is poised to establish itself as a significant player among the prominent fintech ecosystems in the MENA region. Presently, there are more than 147 fintech startups operating within Saudi Arabia, aligning with its goal of hosting 525 active fintech companies by 2030.

With the latest innovations and rapid adoption of fintech solutions in the region, this one-of-a-kind event will provide a platform for both traditional and non-traditional players to learn about the latest trends and navigate the current challenges while driving the sector toward unprecedented growth.

Naveen Bharadwaj, Group CEO of Trescon, while sharing his excitement about the event, said, “In today’s evolving technological landscape, embracing smart solutions isn’t an option anymore but essential to survival. The growing innovation climate in the MENA region sets the perfect foundation for Saudi Arabia to propel its economy forward. At the DATE Fintech Show in Riyadh, we delve into the transformative impact of Fintech solutions, reshaping Saudi Arabia’s financial future.

Notable speakers present at the event include:

Dr. Wissam Fattouh, Secretary General, Union of Arab Banks
Fadi Ghandour, Executive Chairman, Wamda
Aiedh Al-zahrani, Chief Operating Officer, Arab National Bank
Essam Al Bakir, Chief Executive Officer, Ejada capitalIssa Nasser Al
Issa, Chief of Business Development, Wamid (Tadawul – Saudi Exchange)
Alain Godard, Chairman & Managing Director, European Digital Sovereignty Fund
Jessica Renier, Managing Director, Digital Finance, Institute of International Finance
Hubertus Väth, Managing Director, Frankfurt Main Finance e.V.
Jonathan Larsen, Chief Executive Officer, PingAn Global Voyager Fund
Monica Brand Engel, Managing Partner, Quona Capital
Dr. Jonathan Doerr, Partner, Antler
Bryan Stirewalt, Senior Managing Director, K2 Integrity
William Bao Bean, Managing Director, Orbit Startups
Dr. Fatmah Baothman, Board President, AI Society

The DATE Fintech Show is supported by:

Lead Sponsor: Mastercard
Strategic Fintech Partner: MENA Fintech Association
Association Partner: Fintech Association of Sri Lanka
Silver Partners: M2, Stockgro
Exhibitor: Triterras
Startup Exhibitors: Monak e-Services, Sapid Blue, SDK.finance

Don’t miss the chance to get involved with the DATE Fintech Show in Riyadh on 11th and 12thDecember 2023 at JW Marriott Hotel in Riyadh. Take the opportunity to network, collaborate and explore the latest innovations that are transforming the global fintech sector. To know more about the event, visit our website: Datewithtech.com/ksa/fintech

About Trescon

Trescon is a pioneering force in the global business events and services sector, driving the adoption of emerging technologies while promoting sustainability and inclusive leadership. Its summits, expos, and conferences create real economic impact by connecting and empowering key stakeholders, including government organizations, regulators, enterprises, corporates, and more. With a team of over 250 employees across offices in 6 countries, Trescon has helped clients achieve exponential growth, accelerate market entry, and build valuable partnerships. For more information about Trescon, visit: www.tresconglobal.com

For media partnership or coverage or any inquiries please get in touch with:
Shadi Dawi
Director, PR & Partnership, MENA
+971 55 498 4989
shadi@tresconglobal.com

BayWa r.e. Solar Trade Partners with Huawei to Launch EV Chargers in Thailand, Reinforcing Commitment to Thailand’s Sustainable Energy Transition

BANGKOK, Oct 16, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – BayWa r.e. Solar Trade, the solar trading arm of the global renewable energy developer, service provider and solar distributor, launched the sale of Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers in partnership with Huawei in Thailand at the ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week 2023.

BayWa r.e. and Huawei unveiled the EV Chargers at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, officiated by Junrhey Castro, Managing Director of Solar Trade in Southeast Asia, and Nitinan Pooltananan, Business Development Manager at Huawei Digital Power Thailand.

Junrhey Castro, Director of Solar Trade in SEA, shared his perspective on the collaboration, stating, “As a recognised leading Solar Trade Business, we are thrilled to be working together with Huawei in promoting EV charger technology in Thailand. We are committed to helping the country in setting up charging stations nationwide through our partners and customers. We hope to make EV chargers readily accessible and empower individuals and businesses to actively participate in the transition to clean transportation solutions.”

Thailand’s commitment to carbon neutrality and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions at COP26, combined with the unexpected uncertainty in oil and gas prices, has accelerated Thailand’s EV market to a new peak. At the beginning of 2022, Thailand rolled out several tax-related measures to boost domestic EV demand, including exemption or reduction of import duty and excise tax and conditional subsidies for imported EVs.

Thailand, as a regional auto manufacturing hub, is the key force in driving the region towards the EV car transition, with the country accounting for almost 79% of all EVs sold in Southeast Asia in the first quarter of 2023. By 2023, Thailand aims to have EVs account for 30% of its annual car production of 2.5 million vehicles. To support this goal, infrastructures integrated with smart supply-demand management should be in place to enable the transition towards decarbonizing the transport industry.

BayWa r.e. Solar Trade has been promoting sustainability through its best-in-class products and services with logistics, warehousing and technical capabilities, and consulting for its growing regional customer base. By having EV chargers as part of the distribution portfolio, alongside other solar products such as solar inverters, solar-charged batteries, solar modules and other solar solutions, Solar Trade aims to encourage the faster adoption of electric vehicles. The addition to the portfolio attempts to decrease the reliance on conventional energy sources and grid power, thereby ensuring a greener and more sustainable future for generations to come.

Expressing their enthusiasm for the collaboration, Logan Yu, President of Huawei Digital Power Thailand, commented, “BayWa r.e., with its global footprint, has been successful in delivering Huawei technological advancements in the market. By adding our cutting-edge EV charging solutions to their product offering in Thailand, customers will now have even more access to this technology, driving a positive change in Thailand’s energy landscape and contributing to Thailand’s broader mission of achieving a carbon-neutral future.”

BayWa r.e. Solar Trade established its Southeast Asia presence in Thailand in 2017 and expanded to the Philippines in 2019 before further forays into Vietnam and Malaysia in the following years. They recently celebrated cumulative sales of 1 Gigawatt in Thailand for 2023.

BayWa r.e. AG (BayWa r.e.):

At BayWa r.e. we r.e.think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet.

We are a leading global developer, service supplier, distributor and solutions provider and have brought over 5.5 GW of energy online and manage over 10 GW of assets. We are also an Independent Power Producer with an expanding energy trading business.

BayWa r.e. works with businesses worldwide to provide tailored renewable solutions. Operating 100% carbon compensated, we are also committed to our own sustainability journey.

Every day, we are working hard to actively shape the future of energy in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

Our shareholders are BayWa AG, a €27.1 billion global business, and Energy Infrastructure Partners, a leader in energy infrastructure investment.

Contact information:
PRecious Communications for BayWa r.e. AG
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Historic Edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) Commemorates the Country’s Finest Real Estate

MELBOURNE, Oct 16, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU) today announced the Winners and Highly Commended recipients of the 6th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia), supported by sponsor Subzero Wolf and partner Realestate.com.au, among others.

Australia’s finest developers and projects were honoured across 42 categories in the biggest edition yet of the awards programme, held for the first time at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne. The black-tie gala dinner and ceremony in the Victorian capital mark the first-ever occurrence of the prestigious event in Australia.

Garnering 13 wins, Aqualand was the most awarded developer of the night, winning the Best Developer title for the first time as well as the Best Luxury Developer and Best Mixed Use Developer titles. Aura by Aqualand was the most awarded project with six wins, including the Best Mixed Use Development award.

Other winning developments by the company were the luxury heritage development and waterfront apartment development known as The Revy at Darling Island and the luxury apartment development in New South Wales known as Blue at Lavender Bay.

Shangjin Lin, founder and group managing director of Aqualand, was named Australia Real Estate Personality of the Year by the editorial team of Property Report by PropertyGuru, the official magazine, for achievements that include spearheading some of Australia’s largest urban renewal projects.

Salvo won the Best Lifestyle Developer title, in addition to a win for the high-rise apartment project Moray House. Skyland Group also won two awards, including the Best Luxury Boutique Developer title and a win for the boutique luxury apartment development in New South Wales known as Villia Bellevue Hill.

Luisant Queensberry Pty Ltd. clinched the Best Breakthrough Developer title, one of four wins that include accolades for the company’s townhouse project Queensberry St. MRCB International was named Best Boutique Developer, with 26 Vista by MRCB Australia winning Best Lifestyle Development (Queensland).

Mark Moran Group was honoured with Special Recognitions in ESG and Sustainable Design and Construction, plus the Best Senior Living Landscape Design award for The Garden at Warrawee by Evette Moran.

The Best Condo Development (Australia) award went to Kurraba Residences by Third.i Group while the Best Housing Development (Australia) award went to Capri by Monaco Property Group.

Highett Common by Sunkin Property Group gained three awards, including Best Apartment Development (Victoria).

Jeremy Williams, managing director, Marketplaces, PropertyGuru Group, said: “We are proud to have held the largest edition of our Awards in Australia this year in Melbourne. The distinguished companies honoured this year have impressed the judges with their range and diversity, including the country’s finest apartments, housing, townhouses, smart homes, student accommodations, and senior living spaces. Together, they raise the gold standard of real estate in Australia and help local and international investors alike make confident property decisions in the country.”

Jules Kay, GM of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “Australia has long been a sought-after investment destination for property seekers from Asia, so we’re delighted to host the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards for the first time in Melbourne. The awarded companies have conceptualised and created a range of impressive properties that offer a diverse choice of appealing opportunities for cross-border investors. These well-deserved awardees represent the growth and innovation that continue to drive the Australian property market.”

The list of winners was determined by an independent panel of judges comprising Lui Violanti, chairperson of the Awards in Australia and regional manager for Western Australia, Inhabit Group; Benson Zhou, director and divisional head for Asia Market in Victoria, Savills Melbourne; Edward Haysom, general director, Haysom Architects Vietnam; Ivan Lam, head of international business, Charter Keck Cramer; Jessica Liew, principal, Plus Architecture; Karl Fu, partner for Asian Markets, Winning Commercial; Peter Li, general manager, Plus Agency; Richard Newling Ward, director, Bayleyward; and Steven Yu, founder and CEO, Valorton Group.

HLB Mann Judd – HLB Australasia supervised the selection process under the guidance of Josh Chye, partner and head of tax, helping to make the process fair, transparent, and credible.

Main country winners of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) will be eligible to advance to the 18th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final on Friday, 8 December in Bangkok, Thailand where they will compete for honours against their peers from Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, as well as India, Japan and China.

Organised by PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU), Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, the 6th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) are supported by silver sponsor Subzero Wolf; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; official publicity partner Good Talent Media; media partners Australian Property Journal, Bridges, The Philippines Times (Australia), The Property Tribune, and Your Investment Property Magazine; supporting partner Realestate.com.au; supporting associations Australasia Property Advisory Association, Australia Malaysia Business Council – Victoria, and Melbourne Chinatown Association; and official supervisor HLB.

For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.

COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS AND HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARDEES

6th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia)

DEVELOPER AWARDS

Best Developer
WINNER: Aqualand

Best Lifestyle Developer
WINNER: Salvo
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Aqualand

Best Luxury Developer
WINNER: Aqualand

Best Luxury Boutique Developer
WINNER: Skyland Group

Best Mixed Use Developer
WINNER: Aqualand

Best Boutique Developer
WINNER: MRCB International
HIGHLY COMMENDED: BNG Group
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Mark Moran Group

Best Breakthrough Developer
WINNER: Luisant Queensberry Pty Ltd.

DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

Best Mixed Use Development
WINNER: Aura by Aqualand
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Blue at Lavender Bay by Aqualand

Best Luxury Apartment Development (New South Wales)
WINNER: Blue at Lavender Bay by Aqualand
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Aura by Aqualand

Best Boutique Luxury Apartment Development (New South Wales)
WINNER: Villia Bellevue Hill by Skyland Group

Best Luxury Low Rise Apartment Development (New South Wales)
WINNER: Kurraba Residences by Third.i Group

Best Luxury Apartment Development (Victoria)
WINNER: Como Terraces by Sterling Global & CBUS Property Pty Ltd

Best Apartment Development (New South Wales)
WINNER: Chapman Gardens by Chapman Garden NSW Pty Ltd

Best Apartment Development (Victoria)
WINNER: Highett Common by Sunkin Property Group
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Olea by BNG Group
HIGHLY COMMENDED: One Grant Crescent by Sunsuria Australia and Verdant Property Group
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Taylor by Eve Holdings & Guang Capital

Best High Rise Apartment Development (Victoria)
WINNER: Moray House by Salvo

Best Housing Development (Queensland)
WINNER: Bowen Terrace Residences by Skyhold

Best Townhouse Development (Victoria)
WINNER: Queensberry St by Luisant Queensberry Pty Ltd.

Best Townhouse Development (Queensland)
WINNER: Capri by Monaco Property Group

Best Luxury Lifestyle Development
WINNER: Aura by Aqualand

Best Lifestyle Development (Victoria)
WINNER: R.Iconic by R.Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: One Grant Crescent by Sunsuria Australia and Verdant Property Group

Best Lifestyle Development (Queensland)
WINNER: 26 Vista by MRCB Australia

Best Heritage Development
WINNER: Coppin Lodge by Enduro Properties

Best Luxury Heritage Development
WINNER: The Revy at Darling Island by Aqualand

Best Waterfront Apartment Development
WINNER: The Revy at Darling Island by Aqualand

Best Waterfront Housing Development
WINNER: Amorel by Capital Luxury Residences

Best Eco Friendly Apartment Development
WINNER: Highett Common by Sunkin Property Group
HIGHLY COMMENDED: 26 Vista by MRCB Australia

Best Connectivity Townhouse Development
WINNER: Queensberry St by Luisant Queensberry Pty Ltd.

Best Smart Home Development
WINNER: Aura by Aqualand

Best Student Accommodation Development
WINNER: Waterford Student Accommodation by Exal Group

DESIGN AWARDS

Best Mixed Use Architectural Design
WINNER: Blue at Lavender Bay by Aqualand
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Aura by Aqualand

Best Apartment Architectural Design
WINNER: R.Iconic by R.Corporation
HIGHLY COMMENDED: One Grant Crescent by Axe Architects Pty Ltd

Best Luxury Apartment Architectural Design
WINNER: Aura by Aqualand

Best Mixed Use Interior Design
WINNER: Aura by Aqualand
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Blue at Lavender Bay by Aqualand

Best Luxury Apartment Interior Design
WINNER: Aura by Aqualand

Best Apartment Landscape Design
WINNER: Highett Common by Sunkin Property Group

Best Townhouse Landscape Design
WINNER: Queensberry St by Luisant Queensberry Pty Ltd.

Best Senior Living Landscape Design
WINNER: The Garden at Warrawee by Evette Moran – Mark Moran Group

BEST OF AUSTRALIA AWARDS

Best Condo Development (Australia)
WINNER: Kurraba Residences by Third.i Group

Best Housing Development (Australia)
WINNER: Capri by Monaco Property Group

SPECIAL AWARDS

Special Recognition in ESG
WINNER: Mark Moran Group

Special Recognition in Sustainable Design and Construction
WINNER: Mark Moran Group

PUBLISHER’S CHOICE

Australia Real Estate Personality of the Year
WINNER: Shangjin Lin, Founder and Group Managing Director, Aqualand

ABOUT PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDS

PropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair, and transparent.

In 2023, the Awards series is open to more than a dozen key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. Recognising excellence within each Asian market with a variety of categories, including green and sustainable development, each local awards programme will culminate in the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which takes place after the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit during ‘PropertyGuru Week’ in December 2023.

For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.com

ABOUT PROPERTYGURU GROUP

PropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading(1) PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 37 million property seekers(2) to connect with almost 60,000 agents monthly(3) to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.9 million real estate listings(4), in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. In the last 15 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio including leading property marketplaces and award-winning mobile apps across its core markets; mortgage marketplace, PropertyGuru Finance; home services platform, Sendhelper; a host of proprietary enterprise solutions under PropertyGuru For Business including DataSense, ValueNet, Awards, events and publications across Asia.

For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn.

(1) Based on SimilarWeb data between October 2022 and March 2023.
(2) Based on Google Analytics data between October 2022 and March 2023.
(3) Based on data between January 2023 and March 2023.
(4) Based on data between October 2022 and March 2023.

PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:

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Iconic Festival SXSW(R) Has a New Home in Sydney

SYDNEY, AU, Oct 16, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Destination New South Wales (NSW) is proud to announce that Sydney has become the first-ever host city of an annual South by Southwest (SXSW®) event outside Austin, Texas with the inaugural Asia Pacific edition of the iconic creative industries festival kicking off today.

SXSW(R) Sydney - L-R: Chance The Rapper (Grammy-winning artist), Naomi Watts (Australian actress), and Nicole Kidman (Academy Award-winning actress) feature in the line-up of the many luminary speakers at SXSW(R) Sydney. (Credit: Destination NSW) — SXSW(R) Sydney – L-R: Chance The Rapper (Grammy-winning artist), Naomi Watts (Australian actress), and Nicole Kidman (Academy Award-winning actress) feature in the line-up of the many luminary speakers at SXSW(R) Sydney. (Credit: Destination NSW)

From Sunday 15 October until Sunday 22 October (AEST), SXSW Sydney will feature more than 1,200 events and sessions, including a line-up of luminary speakers, including Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman, Grammy-winning artist Chance The Rapper, creator of Black Mirror Charlie Brooker, filmmaker and director Baz Luhrmann, Australian actress Naomi Watts and many more.

Secured by the NSW Government through Destination NSW in partnership with TEG, SXSW has a remarkable track record of being the launchpad of what is next, famously providing a pitch platform for Uber and X (formerly known as Twitter) and the first global stage to a young Billie Eilish.

Now the event will take centre stage in New South Wales, showcasing Sydney as a hub for the creative industries in the Asia Pacific, bringing together creatives, tech pioneers, musicians and culture enthusiasts from across the region and beyond.

SXSW Sydney is a city-wide music festival, futurist think tank, a showcase of the latest games, alongside film and TV world premieres and next-gen technology expo. This one-of-a-kind event will take place at various locations in Sydney’s central business district, across Darling Harbour, Darling Quarter, Haymarket, Ultimo and Chippendale, activating a large number of venues throughout the city and supporting the entire ecosystem of Sydney’s visitor and night-time economy.

For more information about SXSW Sydney, visit sxswsydney.com

To plan your Sydney visit, head to sydney.com

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About SXSW®

SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conferences and festivals celebrating the convergence of tech, film and television, music, education, and culture. An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film and television screenings, exhibitions, professional development, and various networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people unite. SXSW 2024 will take place March 8-16 in Austin. Learn more at sxsw.com.

About SXSW Sydney®

Futurist conference and festival, South by Southwest (SXSW) Sydney, will see the Asia-Pacific’s pre-eminent creative industries come together in the heart of Sydney Harbour. The event is a week-long program with over 1,000 ground-breaking events and networking sessions across pillars of Tech and Innovation, Games, Music, Screen and Culture.

Informed by a multicultural landscape and an enduring preservation of past, present and future Indigenous cultural heritage, Sydney offers a rich and exciting arts and culture scene with beautiful galleries, acclaimed theatres and burgeoning performance spaces.

About Destination NSW

Destination NSW is the lead agency, champion and voice for the visitor economy within the NSW Government. Spearheading a whole-of-government approach to visitor economy growth, Destination NSW is responsible for leading the delivery of the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy 2030 in partnership with government and industry. Destination NSW influences and shapes the visitor economy through strategic research, policy and thought leadership, stakeholder engagement and consultation, commercial partnerships and investment in visitor experiences, business support, marketing and events. Destination NSW is also the major investor in Business Events Sydney (BESydney) for the purpose of securing more international and domestic conventions, incentive travel reward programs, corporate events and expos for Sydney and regional NSW.

About TEG

TEG is a global leader in Live Entertainment, Ticketing and Technology. Every day, TEG connects fans to experiences and customers with brands. We are proud partners of some of the world’s largest and most iconic venues and leading event promoters globally. TEG operates worldwide out of seven country offices and includes Ticketek, Ticketek Marketplace, Ticketek UK, Ticketek New Zealand, Ticketek Malaysia, Ticketek Philippines, Eventopia, Softix, TEG Live, TEG Dainty, TEG Sport, TEG Van Egmond, Laneway Festival, Handsome Tours, SXSW Sydney, TEG Theatrical, MJR Presents, TEG Lifelike Touring, TEG TES Live, Brickman, TEG Rockefeller, Rugby Live, TEG Europe, Propaganda, TEG USA, Qudos Bank Arena, FAN+, VIP NOW and Ovation.

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Jenna Whyte, PR Manager, jenna.whyte@dnsw.com.au

BDO announces winners of the 5th BDO ESG Awards 2023

Hong Kong, Oct 13, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – BDO, the world’s fifth largest accountancy and advisory network, announced the winners of the 5th BDO ESG Awards (the Awards), comprising listed companies in Hong Kong that have made a positive impact in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) domains through the implementation of outstanding sustainability initiatives. The winners were made known during the BDO ESG Awards Presentation Ceremony, which is the first physical awards presentation ceremony to be held since the COVID outbreak. All of the finalists were invited to the ceremony to personally witness and celebrate the remarkable achievements of the winning companies.

The Theme Award this year, echoing the Awards’ position as a champion of ESG excellence, continued to emphasise the importance of carbon neutrality and the urgent need to combat climate change. Correspondingly, it honoured listed companies that have dedicated efforts to achieving carbon neutrality, including their initiatives and performance in reducing carbon emissions. Additionally, this year witnessed the introduction of the new Outstanding ESG Performance of H-share Companies Awards category (full list below).

Mr Clement Chan, BBS MH JP, Managing Director, BDO, said, “We are pleased to see an overwhelming number of nominations this year, which represent listed companies in Hong Kong in general are now better equipped themselves to meet ESG compliance and commitments. BDO has long been an advocate of sustainability. We have not only incorporated ESG practices into our own operations, but also assist companies on ESG reporting and risk management. Moreover, with our commitment to promoting the importance of ESG, we established the Awards with the objectives of spurring more enterprises to implement best ESG practices and make every effort in creating a greener world.”

Mr Johnson Kong, Managing Director, BDO, said, “Through the peer benchmarking of ESG reporting and performance among Hong Kong listed companies, and the encouragement of ESG awards like ours, we hope that listed companies will be motivated to keep improving their ESG performance. Looking ahead, BDO will continue to support Hong Kong listed companies in improving all aspects of ESG so as to create long-term value and maintain Hong Kong as a leading international financial centre and green finance hub.”

This year’s awards have received significant recognition from listed companies in Hong Kong, as demonstrated by the impressive number of nominations received. As the winners hail from diverse industries and vary in market capitalisation, this highlights the wide-ranging excellence of the competing field. Noteworthy recipients include Sino Land Company Limited (00083.HK), Kerry Properties Limited (00683.HK), and China State Construction Development Holdings Limited (00830.HK), that were honoured with the coveted ESG Report of the Year Awards, deemed the most outstanding accolade in ESG performance and reporting. Additionally, CLP Holdings Limited (00002.HK) received the esteemed Theme Award for its exceptional commitment to ESG principles, particularly in the realm of carbon neutrality. Overall, the awards celebrated the commitment and outstanding contributions of listed companies to sustainable practices.

This year’s award presentation ceremony also featured a symposium on ‘Shaping business strategies for carbon neutrality’. Climate change poses economic challenges alongside environmental concerns, and investors now require businesses’ comprehensive transition plans and clear roadmaps for achieving carbon neutrality. In response, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited has proposed stringent climate-related reporting requirements, emphasising rigorous disclosures and aligning with international standards. Businesses therefore face the dual challenge of mitigating environmental impacts while remaining profitable. The symposium explored the approaches and considerations to take when devising strategies for tackling such challenges.

Panellists including Ricky Cheng, Director and Head of Risk Advisory at BDO; Professor Christine Loh, SBS, JP, OBE, Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite, Chief Development Strategist at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; and Ben McQuhae, Founder of Ben McQuhae & Co and Honorary Advisor at Hong Kong Green Finance Association, together with the moderator Eric Ng, News Editor at the Climate Desk of the South China Morning Post, discussed how businesses can meet the expectations of investors and stakeholders, integrate data into science-based targets, accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy, and leverage ESG as a transformative force. They also covered strategies that enable businesses to align with investor demands, effectively manage risks, and capitalise on opportunities in the context of carbon neutrality and sustainable practices.

BDO ESG Awards 2023 Winners (listed in alphabetical order)

Best in ESG – Large Market Capitalisation

CLP Holdings Limited (00002.HK)

Lenovo Group Limited (00992.HK)

Sino Land Company Limited (00083.HK)

Best in ESG – Mid Market Capitalisation

Kerry Properties Limited (00683.HK)

PCCW Limited (00008.HK)

VTech Holdings Limited (00303.HK)

Best in ESG – Small Market Capitalisation

Canvest Environmental Protection Group Company Limited (01381.HK)

China Everbright Greentech Limited (01257.HK)

Fosun Tourism Group (01992.HK)

Best in Reporting – Large Market Capitalisation

HKT Trust and HKT Limited (06823.HK)

Lenovo Group Limited (00992.HK)

Sino Land Company Limited (00083.HK)

Best in Reporting – Mid Market Capitalisation

Kerry Properties Limited (00683.HK)

PCCW Limited (00008.HK)

VTech Holdings Limited (00303.HK)

Best in Reporting – Small Market Capitalisation

China State Construction Development Holdings Limited (00830.HK)

Q P Group Holdings Limited (01412.HK)

Tam Jai International Co. Limited (02217.HK)

ESG Report of the Year – Large Market Capitalisation

Sino Land Company Limited (00083.HK)

ESG Report of the Year – Mid Market Capitalisation

Kerry Properties Limited (00683.HK)

ESG Report of the Year – Small Market Capitalisation

China State Construction Development Holdings Limited (00830.HK)

Outstanding ESG Performance of H-share Companies

BBMG Corporation (02009.HK)

Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (02318.HK)

Zijin Mining Group Company Limited (02899.HK)

Theme Award

CLP Holdings Limited (00002.HK)

Photo 1: Representatives of BDO and panel of judges attend the BDO ESG Awards 2023 Presentation Ceremony.

Photo 2: Symposium panellists (from left to right) moderator Mr Eric Ng, News Editor at the Climate Desk of the South China Morning Post; Mr Ricky Cheng, Director and Head of Risk Advisory at BDO; Mr Ben McQuhae, Founder of Ben McQuhae & Co and Honorary Advisor at Hong Kong Green Finance Association; and Professor Christine Loh, SBS, JP, OBE, Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Merite, Chief Development Strategist at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Photo 3: A group photo comprising representatives of award winners, BDO, SCMP, HKET and judging panel and supporting organisations at the BDO ESG Awards Presentation Ceremony.

About BDO

BDO’s global organisation extends across 164 countries and territories, with more than 110,300 professionals working out of 1,803 offices – and they’re towards one goal: to provide our clients with exceptional service. BDO was established in Hong Kong in 1981 and is committed to facilitating the growth of businesses by advising the people behind them. BDO in Hong Kong provides an extensive range of professional services including assurance services, business services and outsourcing, risk advisory services, specialist advisory services and tax services. For more details, visit www.bdo.com.hk.

Contacts

BDO Hong Kong

Sala Lo

Senior Marketing Manager & Team Lead, BDO

Tel +852 2218 3042

Mobile +852 9613 5175

salalo@bdo.com.hk

Dora Shing

Marketing Manager, BDO

Tel +852 2218 3110

Mobile +852 9016 8063

dorashing@bdo.com.hk

Strategic Financial Relations Limited

Vicky Lee

Tel +852 2864 4834

vicky.lee@sprg.com.hk

Katrina Hui

Tel +852 2114 4318

katrina.hui@sprg.com.hk

Sir Ivan Releases ‘Peace on Earth’ to Support Israel

MIAMI, FL, Oct 13, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Acclaimed electronic dance music (EDM) recording artist Sir Ivan, a steadfast advocate for peace, announces the release of “Peace On Earth (Jason Nevins Remix).” In a heartfelt response to the ongoing conflict in Israel, Sir Ivan is directing all proceeds from the single to provide aid and support to the State of Israel during this harrowing ordeal.

Peace On Earth cover art - Sir Ivan - Peace On Earth artwork. — Peace On Earth cover art Sir Ivan – Peace On Earth artwork.

Supporting Israel: As Israel faces a horrendous conflict, Sir Ivan, also known as “Peaceman,” extends his support, aligning his music’s hopeful message with tangible aid. “This cause is both important and near to my heart. Through ‘Peace On Earth,’ I strive to uplift spirits and help Israel during this time of dire need,” expressed Sir Ivan.

Coming from a family with a long history of supporting Israel, and as the son of Auschwitz survivor Siggi B. Wilzig, Sir Ivan is deeply impacted by the situation in Israel.

In addition to donating all royalties from “Peace On Earth” to support the efforts in Israel, Sir Ivan is making a significant personal cash donation to Magen David Adom (MDA) – Israel’s national emergency medical, disaster, ambulance, and blood bank service – as well as United Hatzalah, which provides similar services.

Listening and Support: Journalists and music fans can preview “Peace On Earth” via https://ffm.to/sir-ivan-peace-on-earth.

Supporters are encouraged to stream/download the single, contributing directly to the relief efforts in Israel.

More about Sir Ivan:

Sir Ivan, aka Peaceman, has dedicated his music career to making songs about universal love and peace. He donates all proceeds from every release to his non-profit charity, The Peaceman Foundation®, to help battle Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). His mantra for the Foundation is “Peace of Mind for All Humankind.”

Connect with Sir Ivan:

Website: https://sirivan.com

Press Contact:

For more information about the single, support for Israel, or to schedule an interview with Sir Ivan, contact: Marty True at sirivan@x-staticmusicgroup.com.

Magen David Adom (MDA): https://www.mdais.org/

United Hatzalah: https://israelrescue.org/

Contact Information

Marty True, Founder/Senior Publisicist, marty.true@x-staticmediagroup.com , 786-408-6748

TransNusa Becomes Second Indonesian Airline to Offer Jakarta – Guangzhou Route

JAKARTA, Oct 13, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Indonesian airline, PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri (TransNusa), the new player with new rules, announced that it would become the second airline in the country to introduce commercial flights to Guangzhou, China. In addition to Guangzhou, TransNusa will also be introducing commercial flights to Singapore.

Group CEO, Datuk Bernard Francis said that sales of tickets for the two new international destinations, Guangzhou and Singapore, was opened on 11 October.

“It is a great achievement for TransNusa to become the second Indonesian airline to obtain approval to start scheduled commercial flights to Guangzhou, China. In addition, we are very proud to be able to start commercial flights to Singapore at such a short timeframe,” Datuk Bernard said, adding that the inaugural flight to Guangzhou has been scheduled for 16th November while the inaugural flight to Singapore has been scheduled for 20th November.

“At the initial stage, we will operate three return flights from Jakarta to Guangzhou weekly. However, by December, we will increase the flight frequency from Jakarta to Guangzhou and Guangzhou to Jakarta to seven times a week from three times a week,” Datuk Bernard explained.

Flights will depart Terminal 3, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 18.10 pm and arrive in Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport at 12.10 am. While flights from Guangzhou will depart on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 01.25 am and arrive in Jakarta at 05.40 am. Tickets for this new international route will be priced from Rp. 2,288,000 (USD145.00 onwards).Meanwhile, on commercial flights to Singapore, Datuk Bernard explained that TransNusa has received all necessary approvals and will be commencing to operate one round trip flight daily.

The TransNusa flight will depart Jakarta at 07.45am and arrive in Terminal 2, Singapore Changi Airport at 10.40am while flights from Singapore to Jakarta will depart at 11.40am and arrive in Jakarta at 12.25pm. Tickets for this route will be priced from Rp. 799,000.00 (USD54.00 onwards).

Since early this year, TransNusa has been enjoying a healthy growth pattern as it rebranded itself as a Premium Service Carrier for its international routes by introducing a new business model.

Datuk Bernard had said previously that for its international routes, the services that TransNusa offers exceeds that of a low-cost airline.

“Based on our intensive market research, we know that traveller’s behavioural pattern has changed, specifically due to the Covid-19 pandemic and as a result of this, we have curated different packages to meet the needs of different passengers.

“For our international flights, we not only provide premium services with competitive ticket prices in comparison to other low-cost airlines, but we have attractive new product bundles called SEAT, SEAT-PLUS and FLEXI-PRO.

“Our passengers will enjoy check-in baggage of between 15kgs to 30 kgs, depending on the product purchased,” Datuk Bernard said, explaining that the baggage offering was over and above the 7kgs limit offered as a passenger’s hand carry.

“For the highest package, FLEXI-PRO, we provide more complete services such as free baggage 30kgs, free to choose seats, free food, and drinks, priority at check-in and boarding, no less interesting is passengers’ ability to be able to change the flight schedule without restrictions and obtain refund when needed.

“Many people look for competitive ticket prices when they want to travel, but they also expect the best service. Therefore, we are committed to providing affordable and competitive ticket prices, while still providing premium services to our customers. We offer various facilities and services that can enhance your travel experiences, such as more comfortable seats, high-quality food and beverages, as well as friendly and professional service from our crew. With our competitive ticket prices and premium services, we are confident that you will be satisfied with your travel experience with us.” added Datuk Bernard.

To further elaborate on just how much consideration TransNusa has given toward the customer’s comfort, it would only be right to highlight the fact that TransNusa has configured their A320s with a 174 seat configuration, which allows for passengers to enjoy 30-31 inches of legroom that is comparable to the experience one would get in a full-service airline.

In addition to this, TransNusa will as well be providing customers who purchase the more premium bundles, unlimited flight changes. Customers who have purchased a bundle that provides this service will only have to pay the difference in fare for the next flight and will not incur any penalty charges. Furthermore, passengers who opt for this bundle will also be entitled to a meal on board.

Other than Guangzhou and Singapore, TransNusa also had commercial flights to Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru Malaysia, Bali and Yogyakarta.

TransNusa: https://www.transnusa.co.id/

Planet Water Foundation Launches Programs Across Six Countries With a Focus on Handwashing to Improve Community Health

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct 13, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – In a highly coordinated plan designed to coincide with Global Handwashing Day on Oct. 15, Planet Water Foundation will improve the lives of 36,000 people by deploying 20 of its community-based solutions and programs that improve the health and wellbeing of vulnerable populations suffering from contaminated drinking water supplies and lack of handwashing facilities.

School Children Washing Hands - School children washing hands at a Planet Water Foundation AquaTower in Cambodia. The system provides handwashing facilities and safe drinking water for up to 1,800 people. — School Children Washing Hands – School children washing hands at a Planet Water Foundation AquaTower in Cambodia. The system provides handwashing facilities and safe drinking water for up to 1,800 people.

The series of 20 project deployments in six countries is the result of corporate partners supporting Planet Water Foundation programs across Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Philippines and Vietnam. Each project includes an AquaTower with integrated handwashing stations, reusable water cups for students, an AquaSan surface disinfection system, and school and community-based hygiene education programming with a focus on handwashing. The 10 steps to proper handwashing are reinforced using illustrations on the AquaTower signage and also as a graphics wrap on the reusable cups.

The United Nations reports that 818 million children lack a handwashing facility with water and soap at their school, and 462 million children attend schools with no handwashing facilities at all [1]. In 2022, it was estimated that hand hygiene alone is responsible for 394,000 deaths from diarrhea and 356,000 deaths from acute respiratory infections. As well as preventing a multitude of diseases, hand hygiene can help avoid significant financial costs resulting from sickness and death [2].

Planet Water Foundation and its program partners are timing deployments to support and bring greater awareness to this need through broadened corporate engagement around handwashing education with the series of events spanning Oct. 9-14 culminating on Global Handwashing Day on Oct. 15.

“Our Global Handwashing Day projects are specifically designed to support these communities with improved drinking water conditions while raising awareness on the importance of proper handwashing practices,” said Mark Steele, founder and CEO of Planet Water Foundation. “The collective effort of our donor partners provides tangible impact in the communities where we all operate.”

Planet Water Foundation’s Global Handwashing Day program partners include Capital One Philippines, Cole Haan, Columbia Sportswear, Electrolux Group, Escudo Antibacterial, Mativ, Metito, Microsoft, The Starbucks Foundation, Watts Water Technologies, and Xylem.

About Planet Water Foundation

Planet Water Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on bringing clean water to the world’s most impoverished communities through the installation of community-based water filtration systems and the deployment of hygiene education programs. Planet Water Foundation projects are focused on children, schools, and rural/peri-urban communities across Asia and Latin America. Since 2009, Planet Water has deployed more than 1,700 projects that provide clean water access to more than three million people across 26 countries. Learn more at www.planet-water.org.

Contact Information

John Deotrakul, Director, Global Communications & Development, john@planet-water.org +1 (877) 711-3083