Mitrade Launches ‘TradingACE’, The Trump Card of Real World Trading Success

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, June 1, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Leading CFD platform Mitrade is calling out to trading newbies to try its revolutionary mobile application “TradingACE“. This cutting-edge app, aptly named after the Academy for CFD Education (ACE), is set to revolutionize the way aspiring traders learn and engage with Contract for Difference (CFD) trading. TradingACE is currently available for download in the Google Play Store for Android and AppStore for iOS devices.

Contract for Difference (CFD) trading is a dynamic financial instrument that empowers traders to profit from price movements in various assets, including stocks, commodities, currencies, and indices. However, mastering the complexities of CFD trading requires a comprehensive understanding of skills and strategies.

TradingACE marks a paradigm shift in CFD education, providing traders of all levels with the knowledge and expertise needed to thrive in the fast-paced world of CFD trading. The key features of TradingACE empower traders to unlock their full potential:

Comprehensive and Interactive Learning Experience

TradingACE offers access to a diverse range of interactive bite-sized courses covering essential CFD fundamentals, trading techniques, and in-depth analysis of specific markets. These courses are thoughtfully designed and curated by industry experts, guaranteeing a comprehensive learning experience.

Engaging and Gamified Assessments

TradingACE transcends traditional learning methods by integrating thought-provoking quizzes and exciting games that challenge users’ understanding of CFD trading concepts. By gamifying the learning process, users can enhance their comprehension while enjoying an engaging educational journey.

Realistic Trading Simulations

One of the standout features of TradingACE is its provision of realistic trading simulations. These simulations replicate actual market conditions, enabling users to practice their skills and strategies without risking their hard-earned capital. Traders can gain valuable hands-on experience and refine their decision-making abilities in a safe and controlled environment.

Seamless Mobile Accessibility

TradingACE is available on both iOS and Android platforms, ensuring users can access the app on their smartphones. With its intuitive and responsive design, the app guarantees a seamless user experience allowing users to pick up where they left off. A convenient feature favoring users to learn and practice anytime, anywhere.

TradingACE represents the culmination of Mitrade‘s dedication to offering the best learning experience to its users. The app’s ACE concept, which stands for the Academy for CFD Education, symbolizes Mitrade’s mission to provide unrivaled educational resources and ensure traders are equipped with the necessary tools to excel in their trading journey.

About Mitrade:

Mitrade is a leading global online CFD trading platform that offers a diverse range of financial instruments to traders worldwide. With over 400+ markets to choose from, traders have unparalleled opportunities to engage in various assets, including stocks, commodities, currencies, and indices. Whether it’s exploring the stock market, delving into the intricacies of forex trading, or navigating the world of commodities, Mitrade provides a comprehensive selection of trading options. For more information, please visit www.mitrade.com.

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David Christopher Lee to Sell NFT Celebrity Portraits of Snoop Dog and Lady Gaga, Which Will Be Linked to Exclusive Interactive Opportunities

Lee’s Celebrity Portraits Will Kick Off the Launch of Illuminate, A Digital NFT Agency and Platform for Experienced Artists

LOS ANGELES, CA, June 1, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Renowned photographer David Christopher Lee announced the sale of celebrity portraits of Lady Gaga and Snoop Doggas digital collectibles on the newly launched Illuminate.art. Collectors will be able to purchase these NFTs on June 1st through Illuminate.art‘s user-friendly platform, which accepts credit card or cryptocurrency. Throughout the month of June, David Christopher Lee will be partnering with Illuminate.art to sell other celebrity portraits as NFTs. Digital collectors will have the opportunity to buy these NFTs connected to photoshoots, photography classes, and a red carpet event.

“Celebrity portraits have the power to mirror and shape our cultural zeitgeist,” said David Christopher Lee. “Selling this body of work as digital collectibles celebrates the impact of these timeless icons while also preserving these moments in pop culture history on the block chain.”

As a portrait photographer and producer, David has worked with many celebrities & major brands such as Richard Branson, Lady Gaga, Cadillac, Lexus, Qatar Airways, Aman Hotels. David’s work has been published in major magazines such as GQ, Vogue, Instyle, People, Teen, Men’s Health, Departures & many more.

The NFT collection will be connected to unique opportunities for the collector. Digital collectors can purchase a self portrait of David Christopher Lee that is tied to a photoshoot with the master photographer. Throughout the month of June, four digital collectibles of celebrities will be tied to access to four different portraiture classes taught by David Christopher Lee.

Collectors of four David Christopher Lee celebrity portraits will also receive an invite to an exclusive Hollywood red carpet celebrity event through a collaboration with Hollywood Film and Television Producer and Actress Darcy Donavan. This event is connected to multi-million-dollar films produced in conjunction with the #CryptoQueen’s own NFT Project, StarDawgs. In exchange, collectors who hold one of Darcy Donavan’s exclusive, “Director” StarDawgs NFTs will receive an hour and a half photoshoot with David Christopher Lee.

“In both of our respective projects, we offer inherently valuable NFTs backed with incredible IRL utilities. Through this partnership with Illuminate, we are showcasing NFTs that open educational, professional and personal doors,” Darcy Donavan said.

Established artists Peter Halasz, Saxon Chang, Sari Esserman, and George Mullen will also be participating in the Illuminate.art launch and will be releasing more art pieces. Klaus Moeller will also be providing access to photos in his digital archive of iconic celebrity photos.

These portraits kick off the launch of Illuminate.art. In contrast to NFT platforms that are like an Ebay or Instacart for artists, Illuminate is an executive talent management service for experienced artists who understand the significance of having a digital presence and virtual community. Illuminate works hand in hand with artists with a variety of services including social media post creation, public relations, and gallery placements. Illuminate guarantees that the physical and digital artworks complement each other and builds brand value and recognition for the artist.

Illuminate‘s software provides a smooth sales experience for the customer. Illuminate is one of the rare NFT platforms to provide customer service while also featuring a highly accessible platform for new NFT buyers including a Venly wallet upon registration. To further improve customer satisfaction and reduce a barrier to entry, Illuminate absorbs the cost of gas when minting an NFT for the customer.

*Title of Work:* Snoop Dogg
*Description*: Photoshoot with Snoop

*Title of Work*: Lady Gaga
*Description*: One of Lady Gaga’s first photoshoots. Shot at Area Nightclub in Los Angeles circa 2008.

About Illuminate

Illuminate is a subsidiary of RialtoSOFT, which provides businesses and nonprofits with a highly accessible platform to buy, sell, and trade NFTs. Understanding the flood of NFTs in the market, RialtoSOFT seeks to help individuals and organizations stand out in the NFT marketplace while also curating their own collections and maintaining their brand integrity. RialtoSOFT’s platform is accessible and advanced by allowing customers to pay with crypto and credit card, providing an automatic wallet registration process, and supporting redemption codes.

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Zephyr@platodata.io

Datamars Acquires Kippy – Advanced Tracking Technology Offers Pet Owners Peace of Mind

LAMONE, SWITZERLAND, Jun 1, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Datamars, a leading Swiss global supplier of high-performance identification and data-based management solutions for the companion animal, livestock and textile markets, has acquired Kippy S.r.l., the successful GPS tracker and activity monitoring solution for pets, as a natural expansion of its existing offering to pet owners globally.

Datamars Has Acquired Pet Identification Company Kippy
Kippy's wearable collar device with GPS tracks animal activity and location and communicates
to pet owners via a smartphone app.

The transaction has been coordinated by Growth Capital, leading advisor specialized in corporate finance transactions for startups and scaleups, acting as Kippy's sole financial advisor.

With this partnership, Datamars strengthens its market-leading identification and reunification solution that has identified over 50 million pets and connected thousands of lost animals back with their owners.

"As pet ownership continues to grow across all major markets globally, so too does the demand for products and services to keep these beloved members of the family happy, healthy and safe. I'm excited to be partnering together with Kippy to bring the best of our technologies to more pet owners around the world," says Datamars CEO Daniele Della Libera.

Kippy's wearable collar device with GPS tracks animal activity and location and communicates to pet owners via a smartphone app. As well as providing the ability to locate your animal in real time, owners can easily tell if their pet is getting the right amount of physical activity. Kippy is also one of the few solutions on the market that combines GPS/activity tracking with communication and engagement features, such as customised messaging and an in-app social network.

Based in Italy, Kippy was founded in 2013 by co-CEOs Marco Brunetti and Simone Sangiorgi, who are joining Datamars along with all members of the Kippy team to continue to advance the pet tracking business.

"We've had great success in Europe and have developed a strong and happy customer base of pet owners. By joining with Datamars, we're now able to take the next step to grow Kippy further and expand into other markets. Datamars' strong presence in North America, Latin America and Australasia as well as Europe, combined with their global production and supply footprint and product development resource, means we're able to continue to invest in and evolve the Kippy offering and bring these great products to more pets and their owners around the world," says Sangiorgi.

Kippy will be an important part of Datamars' companion animal ecosystem, which spans from identification to activity and health monitoring to reunification solutions – enabled and supported by a digital customer environment and support services.

"We've always taken the view that collaboration and partnership is the best way to deliver great solutions in a way that's seamless for customers. Both Kippy and Datamars aspire to the same vision, and we are both passionate about combining our capabilities and strengths to continue to develop and deliver genuinely valuable solutions to pet owners," says Della Libera.

Growth Capital acted as sole financial advisor to Kippy in the transaction. Datamars was supported by CMS as legal advisor and EY as tax advisor. Kippy also had support from Almasta and Studio Corti & Fumagalli as legal advisor.

About Datamars: Datamars, formed in 1988 and based in Switzerland, is a leading global supplier of high-performance identification and data-based management solutions for the companion animal, livestock and textile markets. Its goal is to enhance sustainable productivity and quality of life across its sectors through the delivery of data-based insight solutions. As a global company, Datamars has three R&D hubs, six major production hubs, and market-based commercial operations in over 21 locations globally and employs approximately 2,000 people worldwide. Our expertise, track record of technological innovation and deep understanding of customers' needs have earned Datamars a reputation for unsurpassed quality and performance. Read more at Datamars.com.

Contact Information
Teresa Steele-Rika
Head of Corporate Affairs, Datamars
teresa.steele-rika@datamars.com
(64) 21 370 957

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Toyota Ramps Up Commitment to Electrification with U.S. BEV Production and Additional Battery Plant Investment

PLANO, Texas, May 31, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Advancing its commitment to vehicle electrification and building where it sells, Toyota will assemble an all-new, three-row, battery electric SUV at Toyota Kentucky starting in 2025. The company's first U.S.-assembled BEV will be powered by batteries from Toyota North Carolina. The new battery plant, which is currently under construction, will receive an additional $2.1 billion investment to support the company's drive toward carbon neutrality.

"We are committed to reducing carbon emissions as much as possible and as soon as possible" said Ted Ogawa, president and chief executive officer, Toyota Motor North America. "To achieve this goal, customers must have access to a portfolio of options that meet their needs now and in the future. It is exciting to see our largest U.S. plant, Toyota Kentucky, and our newest plant, Toyota North Carolina, drive us into the future together with BEV and battery production for our expanding electrified lineup."

Kentucky to Launch Toyota's First U.S. BEV

Today's announcement confirms that Toyota Kentucky will lead the company's vehicle carbon reduction efforts with its first U.S.-assembled BEV, a 3-row SUV.

"Toyota Kentucky set the standard for Toyota vehicle manufacturing in the U.S. and now we're leading the charge with BEVs," said Susan Elkington, president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky. "Our incredible team of Kentuckians is excited to take on this new challenge while delivering the same great quality and reliability that our customers expect."

The decision to assemble a BEV in the U.S. demonstrates the company's belief in electric vehicles and its commitment to design, engineer and produce vehicles for the market.

"This is incredible news that furthers Kentucky as the center of the electric vehicle sector," said Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. "Toyota has long been a vital part of the automotive industry in the commonwealth, and now the company is positioned to help lead us into the future. I want to thank the company's leaders for their commitment to our state's incredible workforce, and I can't wait to see what's next for Toyota and Kentucky."

North Carolina Brings the Power

Toyota is investing $2.1 billion in its North Carolina battery manufacturing plant for new infrastructure to support future expansion. This brings total investment in Toyota North Carolina to $5.9 billion.

"Toyota's significant investment in our state, now nearly $6 billion, is terrific news and more evidence that North Carolina is a leader in the clean energy economy," said North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. "Toyota believes in our world-class workforce to power its future success and I appreciate this enormous commitment here."

The facility will be Toyota's hub for developing and producing lithium-ion batteries needed for its expanding portfolio of electrified vehicles. Production at the Liberty plant is slated to begin in 2025 with six battery production lines, four for hybrid electric vehicles and two for BEVs.

"The future is bright at Toyota North Carolina," said Sean Suggs, president, Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina. "With this proactive infrastructure investment, we will be able to quickly support future expansion opportunities to meet growing customer need."

Additional Quotes from North Carolina Officials

"Toyota's continued commitment in North Carolina confirms our status as a manufacturing powerhouse," said North Carolina Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger. "This expansion further cements our thriving partnership, and it wouldn't be possible without the reforms the General Assembly implemented to transform North Carolina into a jobs-friendly state."

"Toyota and the State of North Carolina have formed a strong partnership that will transform the future for North Carolina," said Tim Moore, Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives. "Our state has proven to be – again and again – one of the best locations for companies of all sizes to do business, and Toyota's continued investment in our state is indicative of that recognition."

Clear Leader in Electrification

A pioneer in electrified vehicles, Toyota has put more than 23 million hybrids, plug-in hybrids, fuel cell electric and battery electric vehicles on the road globally – more than all other automakers combined. The company currently offers 22 electrified vehicle options in the U.S. across the Toyota and Lexus brands, the most among any automaker. By 2025, the company plans to have an electrified option available for every Toyota and Lexus model globally.

Over the last two years, the company has invested more than $8 billion in its U.S. manufacturing operations primarily to support its product electrification efforts.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 65 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs more than 39,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 33 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota's 10th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 22 electrified options.

To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance to virtually visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Kentucky Media Contact:
Kim Ogle
256-746-5407
kim.ogle@toyota.com

North Carolina Media Contact:
Emily Holland
662-507-5148
emily.holland@toyota.com

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Society Pass Inc (Nasdaq: SOPA)/Thoughtful Media Group Inc Acquires Newave Strategic, leading Indonesia-based KOL Management Agency; Onboards +10,000 Indonesia-based Influencers

Thoughtful Media Group Inc acquires second company in Indonesia, Newave Strategic, a leading KOL management agency in Indonesia
TMG onboards +10,000 Indonesia-based influencers onto its digital advertising platform with acquisition
Post acquisition, Newave is re-branded as Thoughtful Media Indonesia and its leadership and employees are fully integrated into Thoughtful Media regional operating structure
Thoughtful Media Indonesia forecasts continued compelling revenue growth in 2023 and beyond

JAKARTA, May 31, 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 the acquisition of Newave, the go-to advertising platform for nano and micro influencers (KOLs with under 100,000 followers) in the Indonesian social media scene. Newave’s +10,000 influencers on its talent roster turbocharges TMG’s social commerce advertising business in both Indonesia and SEA.

Founded in 2017, Newave has ridden the popularity of social media and social commerce in Indonesia advertising market. Newave Head of Strategy, Ilhamka Nizam, explains, “According to Datareportal, 68% of Indonesians or 191 million people are on social media as of January 2022. Covid drove millions of Indonesians to shop online for more than 3 hours daily via their social media. Naturally, brands increased their marketing budgets every year since Newave was founded. For 2023, we expect Indonesia-based brands to invest more than 30% of their marketing budget on influencer marketing.”

To meet demand for influencers from increasing advertising budgets, Newave focused on identifying and servicing up-and-coming nano and micro influencers as these KOLs represents 66% of all influencers in Indonesia according to INSG.CO. Newave Co-Founder, Bunga Nizam, comments, “When we founded Newave, we realised that onboarding hundreds and thousands of nano and micro influencers is the unique selling proposition that sets Newave from other so-called influencer marketing companies. Why? Because it is easier to make your audience engage with your content if you share a familiarity with them. And how does one share familiarity with the audience? In essence, nano and micro influencers, comprised of family and friends and not celebrities, personalise advertising content. In addition, advertisers can deploy specifically tailored marketing campaigns as often as they want with a cheaper budgets and optimised results. As a result, we have been fortunate to onboard more than 10,000 influencers onto our talent roster.”

Ms. Pamela Aw-Young, TMG Vice-Chairman, exclaims, “TMG is ecstatic to welcome Newave onto our ever-expanding TMG regional platform. By merging Newave’s dominant position in the nano and micro influencer space with TMG’s social commerce focused ecosystem, we provide additional channels for regional and local brands to market their products and services. Since our parent company, SoPa, acquired TMG in July 2022, TMG has grown from strength to strength with headcount growing from a dozen professionals to over 60 staff in just under a year. We look to triple our revenues year-on-year in 2023. As we enter Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia markets in 2H 2023, TMG is uniquely positioned to be the premier SEA regional digital advertising agency offering a significant value proposition for advertisers, merchants and influencers in SEA’s biggest economy.”

Newave Co-Founder, Bulan Nizam, adds, “Newave is proud to become an integral part of TMG and SoPa. TMG’s broad advertising network and SoPa’s extensive user and merchant bases in SEA allow us to fully become the premier digital advertising company in the world’s fourth most populous country. Thoughtful Media Indonesia is well positioned to generate significant revenues in 2023 and occupies a central position in Indonesia’s large and fast-growing digital advertising market.”

About Thoughtful Media Group Inc (TMG)

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

In 2022, Society Pass Inc (Nasdaq: SOPA), SEA’s next generation, data-driven, loyalty, fintech and e-commerce ecosystem, acquired Thoughtful Media Group. Since then, we have fully evolved into a digital-first and fully integrated advertising powerhouse. For more information, please check out our website: www.thoughtfulmedia.com.

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 shares were added to the Russell 2000 index in December 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 3.3 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 Networks, a Singapore-based, web3-enabled mobile blockchain network operator; Leflair.com, Vietnam’s leading lifestyle e-commerce platform; Pushkart.ph, a popular grocery delivery company in Philippines; and Mangan.ph, a leading local restaurant delivery service in Philippines.

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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Media Veteran Gregory Ho Joins The Asia Video Industry Association as Senior Advisor

Singapore, May 31, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Corporate communications and branding media veteran Gregory Ho has been appointed Senior Advisor with the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA).

Gregory Ho

In this full-time role, Ho will support AVIA CEO Louis Boswell and work closely with the teams in Singapore and Hong Kong, focussing particularly on the curation of AVIA events and conferences as well as membership development and engagement. He will continue to be based in Singapore.

"As our industry continues to evolve during this period of tremendous flux and transition, I'm delighted to have Greg joining the team. His deep experience and understanding of our industry and his extensive network of contacts will be a tremendous asset as we continuously strive to represent and support the industry's and our members' needs including the opportunity to share, learn and engage with each other through our various events and conferences," said Boswell.

The AVIA membership includes key players in every segment across the entire video industry and eco-system in Asia Pacific and facilitates opportunities for members to engage through a series of activities including 8 industry conferences in 2023 as well as a select number of bespoke member events.

"I look forward to working with Louis and the small but mighty AVIA team as we continue to support the industry and our members, shining the spotlight on growth opportunities and the most pressing challenges through our events and conferences – sharing, discussing and debating what matters most to us. I'm honoured to have this opportunity to give back to the industry that I love and has been my career for the past 3 decades," said Ho.

Ho most recently spent 9 years with Warner Bros. Discovery in Hong Kong and Singapore where he led Corporate Communications and Marketing for the media and entertainment conglomerate's entire portfolio of brands, services and businesses as well as Warner Bros., CNN, Cartoon Network and HBO, across Asia Pacific. He also had a long spell with Sony Pictures Entertainment – which included leadership roles overseeing Marketing, Communications, Ad Sales, Research, Channel Management and Operations for its networks in Asia. He began his career with positions at CNBC Asia and Mediacorp Singapore.

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

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HKTDC T-box programme launches new stream

HONG KONG, May 31, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will add a support stream to its Transformation Sandbox (T-box) programme to help Hong Kong companies integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives into business. The new stream is expected to organise 100 free consultation meetings and serve 500 small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in its first year, covering both manufacturing and services sectors, such as garments, electronics, lighting, houseware and gifts, as well as transport, catering and construction.

Ms Winsome Chan, Head of Marketing and Customer Service, HKTDC, Mr Simon Ng, Chief Executive
Officer, Business Environment Council, Dr Patrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director, HKTDC and
Ms Michelle Mak, Head of ESG and Enterprise Learning, Dun & Bradstreet (HK) Ltd [L-R]

HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Dr Patrick Lau said promoting sustainable development was an important theme globally; governments and multinational companies had set targets to cut carbon dioxide emissions, providing impetus for the green sector and encouraging Hong Kong businesses to move forward with sustainable development. In addition, ESG compliance had become a criterion for bank-loan approval and orders from premium buyers.

ESG is crucial for success

"ESG is no longer simply an option, but an important success factor. The HKTDC hopes this new service will become the strongest support for local business in their ESG transformation, encouraging more SMEs to take action to achieve sustainable development goals through adopting innovative eco solutions, as well as to bear social responsibilities and enhance corporate governance," Dr Lau added.

To help SMEs navigate trends and apply ground-breaking technologies for solving long-lasting problems, the HKTDC and a number of organisations – including Business Environment Council (BEC) and Dun & Bradstreet (HK) Ltd – will cooperate to provide practical advice and information on sustainability transformation through consultation and workshops. ESG registration services will be offered at a discount.

The HKTDC will proactively collaborate with industry organisations and professional bodies to organise thematic workshops on social responsibility and corporate governance for SMEs, covering issues ranging from human resources and supply chain to risk management, cybersecurity and more.

Net-zero roadmaps for businesses

Business Environment Council (BEC) Chief Executive Officer Mr Simon Ng said severe climate challenges meant all business sectors should immediately act to formulate roadmaps and accelerate the net-zero transition.

"BEC will lead the local business community to build a sustainable ecosystem and continue to work with different stakeholders to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality through thought-leadership, innovative solutions, policy advocacy, strategic partnership, advisory services and environmental education," he said.

Discounted ESG Registered(TM) Service

Dun & Bradstreet will offer special discounts for T-box members using the D&B ESG Registered(TM) service, to help them take the first steps towards sustainable transformation and enhance ESG data transparency, which helps firms that form part of global ESG supply chains.

Ms Michelle Mak, Head of ESG and Enterprise Learning, Dun & Bradstreet (HK) Ltd said ESG was about more than net-zero emissions; social responsibility and corporate governance were equally important. "To comply with ESG commitment, many MNCs (Multinational Corporations) have incorporated ESG controls into their supplier and vendor evaluation and selection process. D&B ESG Registered(TM) meets industry recognised sustainability standards such as SASB, GRI, TCFD, UN SDGs, UN PRI and CDP, those who successfully complete the required assessment will be given a badge as a recognition of commitment to disclosing ESG data, and SMEs' efforts in ESG will help lift up corporate images and enhance competitive edges."

Supporting over 3,000 SMEs

The HKTDC Transformation Sandbox (T-box) is a SME support programme launched in April 2020 to help businesses enhance competitiveness and achieve transformation goals in the areas of branding, e-commerce, manufacturing and supply chain solutions and new markets.

The T-box team supports SMEs over a three-month period with advisory services, workshops, government-funding information, market knowledge and networking opportunities to help them track market trends, improve skills and expand business connections. The programme has served more than 3,000 companies since launch. With the support of representatives from professional bodies, business associations, chambers of commerce, business partners as well as HKTDC overseas offices, about 850 consultation meetings have been arranged free of charge.

About T-Box x Dun & Bradstreet Hong Kong ESG Registered(TM) Service

https://smesupport.hktdc.com/en/s/dun-and-bradstreet

About BEC

Business Environment Council Limited (BEC) is an independent, charitable membership organisation, established by the business sector in Hong Kong. Since its establishment in 1992, BEC has been at the forefront of promoting environmental excellence by advocating the uptake of clean technologies and practices which reduce waste, conserve resources, prevent pollution and improve corporate environmental and social responsibility. BEC offers sustainable solutions and professional services covering advisory, research, assessment, training and award programmes for government, business and the community, thus enabling environmental protection and contributing to the transition to a net-zero economy.

About Dun & Bradstreet

Dun & Bradstreet, a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, enables companies around the world to improve their business performance. Dun & Bradstreet's Data Cloud fuels solutions and delivers insights that empower customers to accelerate revenue, lower cost, mitigate risk and transform their businesses. Since 1841, companies of every size have relied on Dun & Bradstreet to help them manage risk and reveal opportunity. For details, please visit www.dnb.com.hk

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

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India’s Only Speech-Tech & Voice AI Focussed Conference & Exhibition

NEW DELHI, India, May 31, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The 3^rd Edition of the SpeechTech Summit India 2023, organised by The Future Event Media & Productions, is being hosted on 15-16 June 2023 at the Sheraton, New Delhi. Designed to host industry experts, in charge of the contact centre and customer experience and are early adopters of speech or voice technology in the Indian market, the B2B platform of the summit will reflect the latest tendencies and recent application changes in the voice recognition space in the Indian market.

Bringing together 1000+ attendees, 100+ prescheduled meetings, 45+ expert speakers, 40+ solution providers, the summit will be the perfect combination of informative sessions, keynotes, and panel discussions that will provide the attendees with actionable insights into their business strategies. Some of the key topics that will be covered during these 2-days are:

Future of Voice Technology & Bhārat Bhāsā
How Recognition Technology has Evolved Call Centers
Speech AI Industry Use Cases
Speech Technology in Healthcare
The Advantages of Speech Recognition for Retail and E-Commerce
Digital Speech Assistants and Future of In-Vehicle Control
How AI and ML enabled Speech have gathered steam and where they fall short
Ushering an era of inclusive ICTs with Multilingual Speech
Evolution of Speech Assistance in Banking Industry
How Speech AI Is Changing the Insurance Industry:
The Art and Science of Conversation Design
Privacy & Ethics in Speech Technology

The largest technology expo will also be covering the growth scope & latest technological trends of speech technology in BPO & Call Centers, BFSI, Retail & E-commerce, Insurance, Airlines & Hotels, Telecom, Automotive, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment Industry. Apart from covering these sectors, the attendees can also expect:

Understand how the latest developments in Speech technology to give one a window into how the customer experience will be revolutionised.
Learn lessons from the giants dominating the Speech sphere – be it Alexa, Google Assistant or Cortana – hear from the inside how they think Speech will change it all.
Find out how to get personalisation right as a new wave of data analytics opens new doors to customer insights.
Network with leaders across multiple sectors and discover the blueprint for transforming one’s business strategies.

Tackling the tough questions to delivering critical insight for the affluentials in the speechtech ecosystem, this 2-day experience is one to watch out for. To be a part of India only speech technology- focussed conference & exhibition, visit: https://speechtechsummit.com.

For more information, contact:
Jamal Alturaby
Phone: + 91 8884144691
Email: jamal@thefuture-event.com

Analog Devices Further Strengthens its South-East Asia Operations with New Singapore Facility

SINGAPORE, May 31, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Analog Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADI), a global semiconductor leader, today announced the launch of a new state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly, 38,951 sq. ft. facility in Singapore. Located within the Kallang Industrial Park, the facility is planned to serve as a central hub for the more than 200 employees working in Singapore in key divisions of the company, including research and development, test engineering, sales, and manufacturing. ADI established its first location in Singapore in 1995 and has steadily grown its operations and workforce since then. This new strategic investment aligns with the company's global expansion plans, which include enhancing its capabilities in the Asia Pacific region.

"Our new facility is an important milestone in ADI's global growth strategy," said Jerry Fan, President of Asia for ADI. "Enhancing our capabilities in Singapore is vital to leveraging the country's superb talent pool and advanced manufacturing capabilities to serve our regional and global customers' needs. Our investment reinforces ADI's presence within Singapore's thriving semiconductor ecosystem, which is supported by the nation's digital growth initiatives."

The new facility features a more spacious and advanced laboratory to foster interaction between the research and development team as well as customers in the region. Through this forum for the exchange of ideas, ADI and its customers plan to deepen their collaboration and deliver innovative products for the Intelligent Edge. In addition, a dedicated space has been allocated for test development purposes within the new facility, custom-tailored to accommodate multiple automated test equipment (ATE) stations. These on-site testing stations are designed to enable faster initial testing of ADI's state-of-the-art products and accelerate the timeline of ADI engineering's ability to meet customers' toughest challenges.

Fan continued, "Customer intimacy, business strategy, engineering processes, manufacturing capabilities, and problem-solving are essential for creating long-term value for our customers. We are confident the environment within our new facility will help us deliver the kind of innovation that leads to breakthrough products and services, and we believe it will have a lasting impact on the region's ongoing digital transformation journey."

Location selection and build criteria for the site prioritized accessibility and sustainability. The new office is bicycle-friendly, close to public transportation, and is directly accessible via expressways. Recyclable materials were used throughout construction, and energy efficient AC, lighting, and water systems are all part of its advanced building automation system. Low carbon footprint materials were an integral part of the biophilic interior design. The office building is Green Mark Platinum-certified and expected to get LEED Gold certification by July 2023.

About Analog Devices, Inc.

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $12 billion in FY22 and approximately 25,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/analog-devices) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/ADI_News).

CONTACT:
Karen Ow
karen.ow@analog.com
+65 6427 89493
Analog Devices Singapore

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CleverTap launches local deployment of its SaaS platform in Indonesia

Mountain View, Calif., Indonesia, May 31, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – CleverTap, the leading global B2B SaaS platform for customer engagement and retention, has made its platform available within Indonesia through data centers hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN). It will help CleverTap customers operating within the financial and insurance sector such as banks, fintechs, and non-banking financial institutes fulfill local compliance requirements. These are aimed at further enhancing confidentiality and integrity of citizen data.

"As a company committed towards maintaining the highest global standards of data privacy and security, we have deployed our platform locally in Indonesia with the help of AWS." said Anand Jain, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer, CleverTap. "Providing our services through local data centers will ensure our Indonesian customers seamlessly comply with their respective data residency requirements. This is yet another example of our commitment to delivering not just business value and growth to our customers, but also ensuring that their data is safe and compliant at all times." he added.

About CleverTap

CleverTap is the all-in-one customer engagement platform that helps brands personalize and optimize all consumer touch points to improve user engagement, retention, and lifetime value. It's the only solution built to address the needs of retention and growth teams, with audience analytics, deep-segmentation, multi-channel engagement, product recommendations, and automation in one unified product.

The platform is powered by TesseractDB(TM) – the world's first purpose-built database for customer engagement, offering both speed and economies of scale. CleverTap is trusted by 2000 customers, including Electronic Arts, TiltingPoint, Gamebasics, Big Fish, MobilityWare, TED, English Premier League, TD Bank, Carousell, AirAsia, Papa John's, and Tesco.

Backed by leading investors such as Sequoia India, Tiger Global, Accel, and CDPQ the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with presence in San Francisco, New York, Sao Paulo, Bogota, London, Amsterdam, Sofia, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, and Jakarta. For more information, visit clevertap.com or follow on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Factors such as the development of general economic conditions affecting our business, future market conditions, our ability to maintain cost advantages, uncertainty with respect to earnings, corporate actions, client concentration, reduced demand, liability or damages in our service contracts, unusual catastrophic loss events, war, political instability, changes in government policies or laws, legal restrictions impacting our business, impact of pandemic, epidemic, any natural calamity and other factors that are naturally beyond our control, changes in the capital markets and other circumstances may cause the actual events or results to be materially different, from those anticipated by such statements. CleverTap does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or updated or revised status of such statements. Therefore, in no case whatsoever will CleverTap and its affiliate companies be liable to anyone for any decision made or action taken in conjunction.

For more information:

SONY SHETTY
Director, Public Relations, CleverTap
+91 9820900036
sony@clevertap.com

VISHAAL MUDHOLKAR
Consultant Archetype
+91 9724309069
vishaal.mudholkar@archetype.co

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