Mineral Project Source Launches as an Innovative Marketplace for Mineral-Exploration and Mining Projects

BETHESDA, MD, Oct 14, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Mineral Enterprises, LLC, (the "Company") is pleased to announce the launching of a new online marketplace for mineral-exploration and mining projects worldwide. The new website, www.mineralprojectsource.com, offers an innovative, low-cost platform for holders of mineral exploration and mining projects seeking to lease, joint-venture or sell to link with shoppers from mining and exploration companies.

Subscribers contact vendors and review detailed project summaries and reports at no additional cost. There are also no finder's fees. A major and unique feature of this new platform is that projects are posted to a robust GIS-style map containing worldwide mine, mineral-occurrence, geology and claim datasets.

During the introductory period through December 31, 2022, and to grow the project portfolio, all subscriptions for vendors and shoppers for up to 12 months are free for the initial term.

Benefits for Project Vendors:

– Market projects for lease/option, joint venture or sale to an international audience
– Advertise projects of any level, from early-stage exploration to active mining operations
– Bring attention to assets on the map, even if you're not marketing them
– Provide detailed project information to shoppers using a comprehensive fill-in form, including the option to upload images and a report
– Use the map interface with worldwide geology, mineral occurrence, mine and mining-claim datasets
– Shoppers can access project details by clicking the location icon on the map or by searching by commodity, location and deposit type
– Projects may be "Featured" for increased visibility, including a more conspicuous location icon on the map, priority appearance on searches and a project card on the home page Featured carousel
– Low fees for 6-and 12-month project postings, with the flexibility to choose different terms for each project
– Manage projects on a dashboard

Benefits for Project Shoppers and Explorationists

– Search for projects using the GIS map interface with worldwide geology, mineral-occurrence, mine and mining-claim datasets to place projects in geologic and geographic context
– Search the project database by commodity, deposit type and location in addition to using the map
– Access detailed project summaries, reports and images at no additional cost; summaries include information on owner/vendor, land tenure, location, desired deal, geology, exploration and production history, resource/reserve data and infrastructure
– Contact vendors by email directly at no additional cost
– Never pay finder's fees to the Company
– Take advantage of the GIS map interface for your general exploration work even if you are not actively shopping for projects
– View as many projects as you like for one, low 6-or 12-month subscription fee
– Save projects of interest to your dashboard for quick access

Jake Margolis, President of the Company, stated: "Our technical team has developed MineralProjectSource.com with the aim of creating a professional marketplace suitable for all explorationists, from individual prospectors to major mining companies. It provides a unique map interface allowing projects to be placed in context geologically and with respect to other mineral deposits, mining claims and land use. We are continually adding datasets. There are currently about 1.2 million mineral occurrences, and there's detailed geology for more than 50 countries. What's great about the site is that the map can be used for general exploration purposes, even if someone is not actively shopping for projects."

Mineral Project Source invites projects of all non-fuel commodities, globally. Legends for the deposit-occurrence datasets have been optimized for consistency and for highlighting commodities of current interest, such as gold, lithium, graphite, cobalt and rare earths.

For more information, to register or to become a vendor or shopper at no charge through December 31, 2022, visit www.mineralprojectsource.com. Use coupon code MPSStarter at checkout to receive the 100% discount on all project postings and shopper subscriptions. The website provides additional information for this discount on the "Announcements" page, and the "How it Works" page provides information on how to post projects and contains a sample of the project form.

About Mineral Enterprises, LLC

The Company is a private Maryland USA corporation that owns www.MineralProjectSource.com, a marketing platform for mineral-exploration and mining projects. The Company's principal business is the development and operation of www.mineralprojectsource.com.

For further information please contact:

Jacob Margolis
President
service@mineralprojectsource.com
240-630-4548

SOURCE: Mineral Enterprises, LLC

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OOWAY Group Seeks to Appoint New Board to Turn Around Kitchen Culture

SINGAPORE, Oct 12, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – OOWAY Group Ltd, the single largest shareholder, together with 7 other shareholders[1] of Kitchen Culture Holdings Ltd. has on 30 September 2022 informed the Company's Board of the intention to convene an extraordinary general meeting of the Company (EGM) pursuant to Section 177 of the Companies Act[2].

The upcoming EGM seeks to remove 5 of the current Kitchen Culture's Board of Directors and appoint 5 new members to the Board. Reference SGXNET 30 Sep 2022: https://tinyurl.com/mr5pxncr

Reasons for Calling for EGM

OOWAY Group emphasises that without a change in the current Kitchen Culture board, the value of Kitchen Culture's 27.65% stake in OOWAY Technology Pte Ltd (which is its most valuable asset) would be unrealised and ultimately wasted.

OOWAY Group reiterates that the implementation of a long-term and viable business plan for OOWAY Technology is the only path available now for the resumption of trading in Kitchen Culture shares, and ultimately a share price that would reflect its fundamentals.

Mr Liu Yanlong, representative for OOWAY Group, said, "With OOWAY Group's existing and new business capabilities in Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, we were excited at the prospect of working closely with Kitchen Culture in line with their diversification strategy and OOWAY Group's expansion in the ASEAN region.

However, we have witnessed the gradual erosion of the Company's core values and business prospects and have reluctantly taken this step, in order to protect our interests and the interests of other minority shareholders. The current suspension of Kitchen Culture shares, is a definite concern of all shareholders of the Company.

We believe that replacing the current board with the proposed new Directors, who bring with them the necessary experience, expertise and energy to help reverse Kitchen Culture's present trajectory, is the only way forward."

Mr Liu, added: "The indisputable fact is this: OOWAY Technology is Kitchen Culture's most valuable asset. Since the time of the acquisition till the present, OOWAY Group has continued to forge new business, break new ground, and grow the company through massive investment in technological capabilities and talented individuals.

While we are greatly disappointed in what has transpired at Kitchen Culture, we still hold on to the belief that the Company can and will turn around once we have a new and highly capable management with integrity, transparency and vision in place and we will work hand-in-hand with them to ensure that Kitchen Culture become stronger than before."

EGM Agenda

At the upcoming EGM on a date yet to be confirmed, 2 main agenda items among others to be raised are:

1. Removal of the following 5 Directors at the EGM should they not voluntarily resign before 5pm on 14 October 2022:
a. Mr. Lau Kay Heng
b. Mr. Lim Wee Li
c. Mr. William Teo Choon Kow
d. Mr. Ang Lian Kiat and
e. Mr. Peter Lim King Soon

2. Appointment of the following individuals to the Board:
a. Mr James Beeland Rogers, Jr. to be appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Company;
b. Mr Yip Kean Mun to be appointed as an Executive Director of the Company;
c. Mr Lam Kwong Fai to be appointed as an Independent Director of the Company;
d. Mr Tan Meng Shern to be appointed as an Independent Director of the Company; and
e. Mr Cheung Wai Man to be appointed as an Independent Director of the Company.

Background

Kitchen Culture had been suffering from recurring losses and negative operating cash flow from its core business as a kitchen solutions provider for 8 years at the time of the acquisition by OOWAY Group.

In August 2020, Kitchen Culture entered into a sale and purchase agreement and a shareholder's agreement with OOWAY Group to acquire a 30% equity stake in OOWAY Technology Pte. Ltd. at a purchase consideration of S$23.92 million to be satisfied by way of the allotment and issue of 90,000,000 new ordinary shares in the capital of Kitchen Culture at an issue price of S$0.2658 per ordinary share.

At the time of the acquisition in 2020, it was envisaged that the combination of the newly-raised funds and OOWAY Technology's cutting-edge technologies as well as extensive business networks and capabilities would ring in a new era of growth and profitability for Kitchen Culture.

The Relevant Shareholders have also informed the Kitchen Culture Board that prior to the conclusion of the EGM, the Company, including the current Directors of the Company, should not:

1. Take any action to effect any casual appointment of Director(s) or action that will affect the number of existing issued shares of the Company or carry out any corporate action that is dilutive in nature to the minority shareholders of the Company.
2. Carry out any transaction that would result in the divestment or acquisition of any business interest or asset for or on behalf of the Company.
3. Enter into any transaction committing or exposing the Company to any potential liability of a significant nature.

SGXNET References:
– 12 April 2022: General Announcement::UPDATE ON REVIEW BY BAKER TILLY CONSULTANCY (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. https://tinyurl.com/48fwfsfx
– 21 April 2022: General Announcement::ASSISTANCE IN THE REVIEW BY THE COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT https://tinyurl.com/2p8hfrdt

[1] "Relevant Shareholders" refers to OOWAY Group Ltd., Koh Cher Chow, Lin Xiao Long, Ling Chui Chui, Koh Ngin Joo, Lim Cheng Huat, Chew Yu Sheng and Soh Koon Eng.
[2] Section 177 Notice constituting a special notice under Section 152(2) read with Section 185 of the Companies Act 1967 of Singapore (the "Companies Act") of the intention of the Relevant Shareholders to convene an extraordinary general meeting of the Company (the "EGM") pursuant to Section 177 of the Companies Act.

About OOWAY Group Ltd.

OOWAY GROUP LTD. is a corporate entity registered with Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority which has a stake in OOWAY Technology Pte Ltd. OOWAY Group is an established big data, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain technology provider of innovative solutions for the integration of cross-border trade. Its DIGIT platform (Digital Innovation of Global Integrated Trade) seamlessly integrates cross-border trade with all parties through all stages from initialization to conclusion. The use of AI enables the platform to collect and analyze data to recognize, predict and optimize the cross-border trade process for all parties involved. The use of Blockchain ensures transparency, traceability and immutability, and automatic updating of all documents in the cross-border trade process. www.ooway.com

Issued by OOWAY Group Ltd.

Media Contact:
Email: query@oowayasia.com

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Malaysian Genomics Signs Agreement with National Institutes of Health to Explore Research Opportunities

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Oct 12, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – MGRC Therapeutics Sdn Bhd (MGRC-T), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad (Bursa: MGRC, 0155), a leading genomics and biopharmaceutical specialist, has entered into a cooperation agreement with the National Institutes of Health, Malaysia (NIH), providing a framework for collaboration between the two parties in medical research pertaining to genomics and biopharmaceuticals.

Dato' Alvin Joseph Nesakumar, Executive Director of Malaysian Genomics

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the research arm under the Ministry of Health Malaysia, comprises six research institutes that focus on biomedical research, public health and epidemiology, clinical research, behavioural health research, health management and health policies. The NIH is mandated to conduct high-impact health research to improve the quality of life of the Rakyat. The health research conducted by the NIH is in line with the Health Research Priority Areas for each five-yearly Malaysia Plans.

MGRC-T specialises in genomics and biopharmaceutical services with proprietary know-how and intellectual property related to the research, development, and processing of genetic screening tests, as well as the manufacturing of cell therapies, including immunotherapy for various types of cancer.

Dato' Alvin Joseph Nesakumar, Executive Director of Malaysian Genomics, said, "The cooperation agreement enables us to explore ways that we can work together with NIH to improve the quality of our genomics and biopharmaceutical services that can contribute to improving the health of the Rakyat. We consider this collaboration a good step in encouraging and promoting research in genomics and biopharmaceuticals that will be mutually beneficial."

Dr S Asmaliza Ismail, Manager of the NIH said, "We welcome this agreement as we are keen to work with specialists such as Malaysian Genomics to exchange knowledge in various fields of medical research. We believe that by working and pooling our resources together, we can bridge the gaps in expertise and experience."

Under this agreement, the parties will explore joint training in the field of medical research, exchange research materials, and partake in scientific data presentation and publication. Additionally, the agreement will enable the exchange of experts and personnel, including postgraduate research and students on adjunct appointments, short- and long-term research attachments, co-supervision of students conducting research and internships, as well as other areas of cooperation to be mutually decided.

Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad: 0155 [BURSA: MGRC] [RIC: MGRC:KL] [BBG: MGRC:MK], http://www.mgrc.com.my/

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NACOS Partners with Domineum Blockchain Solutions to Train 100,000+ Nigerian Computing Students

LAGOS, NG, Oct 9, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – NACOS has partnered with Domineum Blockchain Solutions to train 100,000+ Nigerian computing students on disruptive and emerging technologies.

The Nigeria Association of Computing Students (NACOS), the umbrella body for students studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Cyber Security, and all other IT-related disciplines in all Higher Institutions of learning in Nigeria, and Domineum BlockChain Solutions, a Distributed Ledger Technology Company providing Blockchain-as-a-service solutions, with Headquarters in London, U.K., will develop and train 100,000+ Nigeria Computing Students in emerging and disruptive technologies.

Announcing the national initiative at a press conference on Friday, 7 October, NACOS National President, Comr. Chihurumnanya Nwanevu GCCS, said, "The 23rd NACOS National Executive Council's primary mission is to empower computing students in Nigeria with adequate IT skills, as they will go on solve real-life problems with technology and add technological value to every sector of Nigeria's economy."

Chief Executive Officer of Domineum Blockchain Solutions, Mr. Geoffrey Weli-Wosu, said "The NACOS / DOMINEUM partnership is a strategic collaboration that will bring a significant change to all students studying computer-related courses in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Youths hold the future of IT in Nigeria, and it is paramount that they should be invested in and supported with the necessary resources, connections and opportunities to excel."

NACOS is focused on equipping Nigerian youths with the digital literacy and necessary skills to further facilitate Nigeria's transition to a digital economy. As an association with Local Chapters across Nigeria's 36 States, NACOS hopes to train more students in the rural areas to achieve a digital literacy, prioritizing technology and innovation as globally developed countries do, ultimately leading the country to prosperity.

NACOS and Domineum call upon ICT Stakeholders to support organizing innovative skill acquisition programs that will empower Nigerian youths to become world-class ICT personnel.

Nigeria Association of Computing Students (NACOS)
Domineum Blockchain Solutions
https://nacos.org.ng, https://domineum.io

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Trintech Is Awarded “Easiest to Do Business With” and “Fastest Implementation” Badges in G2’s Fall 2022 Report

DALLAS, TX, Oct 6, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Trintech, a leading global provider of cloud-based financial close solutions for the Office of Finance, today announced the company has received several new badges based on customer reviews received on G2, a leading global tech marketplace and review platform. In addition to multiple references to impeccable customer service, the company's Adra Suite (financial close solution for mid-market organizations) received the only badge for "fastest implementation" in the Implementation Index for Financial Close category and its Cadency Platform (financial close solution for large enterprises) received the only badge for "Easiest to Do Business With" in the Relationship Index for Financial Close category.

"We are honored to be recognized for our commitment to delivering the very best user experience possible for our customers," said Leo Yancey, Chief Customer Officer of Trintech. "It is a reflection of the trust, confidence, and satisfaction that our customers place in Trintech's ability to help them deliver a quick and accurate close process each month."

Trintech's Fall 2022 G2 Badges include:
– Leader – Mid-Market Grid(R) for Financial Close (substantial satisfaction and market presence scores)
– Fastest Implementation – Financial Close Implementation Index (shortest go-live time in its category)
– Easiest to Do Business With – Financial Close Relationship Index (highest Ease of Doing Business With rating)
– High Performer – Grid report for Financial Close | Fall 2022 (high customer satisfaction scores)
– High Performer – Enterprise Grid(R) Report for Financial Close (high customer satisfaction scores)
– Users Love Us (20+ reviews with an average rating of 4.0 stars)

"Ranking on G2 reports are based on data provided to us by real software buyers," said Sara Rossio, Chief Product Officer at G2. "Potential buyers know they can trust these insights when researching and selecting software because they're rooted in vetted, verified, and authentic reviews."

Trintech top five highlights from G2 include:
– "Innovative time-saving tool that provides management visibility during month-end processes"
– "Great reconciliation tool with great service"
– "Great customer service – Very knowledgeable and responsive with any questions or issues we had during the implementation"
– "Amazing product – I had zero experience with this product and was able to navigate and utilize the functionality of what it offers quickly"
– "Great solution for small/medium-sized firms to get organized for month-end close and reconciliations"

To learn more about Trintech's financial close solutions, visit Trintech.com.

About Trintech

Trintech Inc., a pioneer of financial corporate performance management software, combines technical and financial expertise to create innovative, cloud-based software solutions that deliver world-class financial operations and insights. From high volume transaction matching and streamlining daily operational reconciliations, to automating and managing balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, journal entries, disclosure reporting and bank fee analysis, to governance, risk and compliance – Trintech's portfolio of financial solutions, including Cadency(R) Platform, Adra(R) Suite, and targeted tools, ReconNET(TM), T-Recs(R), and UPCS(R), help manage all aspects of the financial close process. Over 3,500 clients worldwide – including the majority of the Fortune 100 – rely on the company's cloud-based software to continuously improve the efficiency, reliability, and strategic insights of their financial operations.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Trintech has offices located across the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the Nordic countries, as well as strategic partners in South Africa, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific. To learn more about Trintech, visit www.trintech.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

Media Contact:
Kelli Shoevlin
Sr. Manager, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications
kelli.shoevlin@trintech.com

SOURCE: Trintech, Inc.

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Amazfit Launches GTR 4 and GTS 4 Smartwatches in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Amazfit, a premium smart wearable hardware brand owned by Zepp Health Corporation (Zepp), is delighted to announce the launch of the Amazfit GTR 4 and Amazfit GTS 4 smartwatches offering more choices to Malaysians pursuing an active lifestyle in sports, fashion and business.

Amazfit GTR 4

Amazfit GTS 4

Busy business executives can go straight from their offices to the gym or pool with the Amazfit GTR 4, which is catered for sports and business. This newest iteration of the Amazfit GTR 4, while retaining the appearance of a traditional watch with rich design texture, has enhanced sports functions with a business-like appearance that can be worn to meetings.

Those pursuing an active lifestyle need not worry when they put on the Amazfit GTS 4, as it is just as good for a dinner date as it is for sports. With a slim and stylish appearance, the Amazfit GTS 4 also has enhanced sports functions while still remaining ultra-thin and stylish.

The Amazfit GTR 4 has a bigger screen than its predecessors, coming with a 1.43'' HD AMOLED display and providing a more immersive visual experience. The Amazfit GTS 4 comes with a 1.75'' HD AMOLED display and modern square design. Both have always-on display. For the GTR 4, there is a selection of over 200 watch faces, with 15 editable watch faces and 30 animated watch faces. For the GTS 4, there are over 150 watch faces, 10 editable watch faces and 30 animated watch faces.

Amazfit has rolled out a range of new features to support the sports lifestyles of wearers. Both the GTR 4 and GTS 4 come with Dual-band Circularly-polarized GPS antenna technology; route import and real-time navigation; smart strength training mode; interval training template; sports reminders and voice broadcast and; track run mode. In addition, there are over 150 sports modes and smart recognition that can track wearer's sports condition and performance. Both have 5 ATM water resistance and for health monitoring, have the new BioTracker 4.0 to track blood-oxygen and heart rate.

GTR 4 comes in Superseed Black, Vintage Brown Leather and Racetrack Grey while GTS 4 comes in Infinite Black, Misty White, Autumn Brown, and Rosebud Pink. The GTR 4 and GTS 4 will be launched at a promotion price of RM799 (Retail priced at RM829). Early birds will get Starbucks card valued at RM30 while those who purchase other Amazfit products will get Celebrity Fitness 2Pax seven-day free trial pass worth up to RM1,092.00, all while stocks last.

Find out more about the Amazfit GTR 4 and GTS 4 smartwatches at https://www.amazfit.com/my or Amazfit's e-commerce partner platforms Shopee, Lazada, Tik Tok Shop and PG Mall.

About Amazfit

Amazfit, a leading global smart wearable brand focused on health and fitness, is part of Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP), a health technology company. Offering a wide selection of smartwatches and bands, Amazfit's brand essence is "Up Your Game", encouraging users to live their passions and express their active spirits freely. Amazfit is powered by Zepp Health's proprietary health management platform that delivers cloud-based 24/7 actionable insights and guidance to help users attain their wellness goals. With outstanding craftsmanship, Amazfit smartwatches have won many design awards, including the iF Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award.

Launched in 2015, Amazfit is today embraced by millions of users. Its products are available in more than 90 countries across the Americas, and EMEA and APAC regions. For more information about Amazfit, please visit www.amazfit.com.

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Society Pass (Nasdaq: SOPA)/Thoughtful Media Group’s Strategic Partnership with Onlive.Site Eyes the Surging Live Commerce Market across Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE, Oct 5, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Thoughtful Media Group Inc ("Thoughtful Media" or "TMG"), the Thailand-based, digital advertising arm of Society Pass Incorporated (Nasdaq: SOPA) ("SoPa" or the "Company"), Southeast Asia's ("SEA") leading data-driven loyalty and e-commerce ecosystem, today announces the establishment of a strategic partnership with Onlive.Site, a premium live streaming and digital content channel platform based in Spain. This strategic partnership enables TMG to host interactive live streaming and live shopping shows on its websites and even on external platforms including those of Creator's or Marketer's landing pages. SoPa endeavours to offer enhanced value to its consumers through novel partnerships with technology-enabled companies located across the SEA countries of Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, and complementary services that support the offerings of its entire ecosystem.

Founded in 2020, Onlive.Site is a technology software company develops livestreaming, live video shopping, interactive video and online TV channel platform tools for global e-commerce companies. Onlive.Site's technology tools allow partners to create and curate live streaming and live shopping shows for consumers to shop for e-commerce goods and services with specific placement and effect. Research from Accenture shows that the social commerce market is poised to grow to US$1.2 trillion by 2025, representing a CAGR of 26%. Live streaming as a medium of sales on social commerce platforms is expected to show a CAGR of 11.77%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$45.07 billion by 2027.

The TMG digital advertising platform amplifies the reach and engagement of its +200 influencer network throughout SEA to market and sell advertising inventory on behalf of international and regional brands. Onlive.Site's partnership further supports SoPa's plans to expand TMG's database of KOLs and influencers across SEA. The growing impact of social media on influencing consumers' purchase decisions is driving more and more brands to shift their advertising focus to this emerging marketing outlet. "Live commerce" emerges as live streaming and e-commerce converge so that consumers and brands experience real-time engagement and an instantaneous feedback loop. SoPa increases customer engagement while also focusing on the quality of relationships through a campaign-based approach enabled by this latest partnership.

Alfredo Ouro, Co-founder & CEO @ Onlive.Site, emphatically explains, "We are delighted to enter into this win-win partnership with SOPA and TMG to bring our cutting-edge live commerce technology to one of the fastest growing digital areas in the world. With its large base of users, associated brands and content creators in SEA, TMG is ideally positioned as the perfect partner for Onlive.Site in a region that brings together everything necessary for live shopping to be a success: pervasive shopping culture, internet tech-savvy population and favourable social demographic profile".

Dennis Nguyen, TMG Chairman, comments, "We are thrilled to partner with Onlive.Site as we onboard meaningful partnerships with brands and e-stores in Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. This partnership allows TMG to bundle Onlive.Site subscription model with influencer marketing services to swiftly engage brands and create live streaming sales campaigns. New revenue models are being developed with this innovative partnership. Our mission is to provide media owners with dedicated technology services that build and monetise their brands' audience on social video platforms".

Alfredo Ouro adds, "With video accounting for more than 80% of all consumed internet traffic this year, no single company should ignore this audio-visual format as the most engaging and effective way to sell and communicate with their customers and stakeholders through live shopping, video- shoppable, and exclusive branded video-channels. Our one-stop live commerce studio possibilities for integrating all forms of interactive video on any website or digital platform are now endless and we want to make them available to every brand in SEA, thanks to our partnership with TMG and SOPA".

About Thoughtful Media Group Inc

Founded in 2010 and acquired by SoPa in 2022 as a wholly-owned subsidiary, TMG is a Bangkok-headquartered social commerce-focused, premium digital video Multi-Platform Network ("MPN")/social media influencer advertising platform servicing the SEA countries of Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

About Society Pass Inc

Founded in 2018 as a digitally-focused loyalty and data marketing 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, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Manila, and Singapore, SoPa is an acquisition-focused e-commerce 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 Society Pass loyalty 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 205,000 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; 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; Handycart.vn, a leading online restaurant delivery service based in Vietnam; and Mangan, a leading local restaurant delivery service in Philippines. For more information, please check out: http://thesocietypass.com/.

About Onlive.Site

Headquartered in Barcelona, ONLIVE.SITE is the fastest growing SAAS for live commerce and video-sales enablement in Europe & LATAM. In less than 1 year since launching Onlive.Site already works with +150 all-size brands operating from 25 countries and making live commerce available to customers from 95 countries worldwide. Thanks to this partnership with SOPA, Onlive.Site is extending its presence to South East Asia that together with LATAM are two of the three fastest growing e-commerce markets in the world according to Insider Intelligence.

Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may include "forward-looking statements," within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, words such as "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend" and similar expressions, as they relate to us or our management team, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company's management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors detailed in the Company's filings with the SEC. All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are qualified in their entirety by this paragraph. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company's registration statement and prospectus relating to the Company's initial public offering filed with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Media contact
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sopa@preciouscomms.com

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SCIB Unveils Sample IBS House Built with 3D Technology

KUCHING, MALAYSIA, Oct 4, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Civil engineering specialist Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad's (SCIB), wholly-owned subsidiary, SCIB Industrialised Building System Sdn Bhd (SIBS), today unveiled a sample house built using a 3D printing system from COBOD International A/S, a Copenhagen, Denmark-based 3D construction specialist.

Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SCIB, Encik Rosland bin Othman

The sample house, located on the premises of the Construction Industry Development Board's (CIDB) Kuching campus, was built in collaboration with Akademi Binaan Malaysia (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd (ABM), an assessment and training centre of the CIDB in Sarawak catering to the development and skills enhancement of the state's construction industry. SIBS is principally involved in the supply and installation of IBS components as well as owns the 3D-printing machinery that produces IBS components.

On hand to witness the unveiling of the sample house was the State Assistant Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, YB Datu Len Talif Salleh, accompanied by Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SCIB, Rosland bin Othman and, CEO of CIDB, Datuk Ir. Ahmad 'Asri bin Abdul Hamid.

Tuan Haji Abdul Hadi bin Datuk Abdul Kadir, Director of SCIB, said, "The 3D printing system was acquired as part of our innovation initiatives and to explore the possibilities of deploying this technology in the domestic construction industry. The construction of the IBS sample house using 3D technology has given us invaluable knowledge and experience that will help to facilitate the development of training programmes that we hope to offer to workers in the construction industry who want to enhance their skills and knowledge."

SCIB also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ABM on 3 October 2022 in conjunction with the CIDB and CIDB Technologies Sarawak chapter graduation ceremony for students. Both parties agreed under the MoU to explore and identify training and assessment for IBS-related programmes and courses as well as share information, technical knowledge and professional experiences leading to the establishment of training courses and modules in IBS that can add value and improve the standards, skills and understanding of construction workers, especially in Sarawak.

Group MD and CEO of SCIB, Rosland, said, "We are happy to work with ABM in developing programmes that will enhance the skills and knowledge of the construction industry. The deployment of technology such as 3D printing comes at a time when businesses are being scrutinised for the impact of their operations on the environment and society. Businesses have a central role to play in society and a key part of it is to operate responsibly."

Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd: 9237 [BURSA: SCIB], http://scib.com.my

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JCB Launches Kiwami Experience Exclusive Program

TOKYO & JAKARTA, Oct 3, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – PT. JCB International Indonesia, the subsidiary of JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, launched the Kiwami Experience program for JCB Ultimate card holders. The program takes card holders to explore and experience the aspects of Japanese lifestyle, which is represented by the word "KIWAMI" in Japanese that means ultimate or the topmost.

The launch event of the Kiwami Experience Program by JCB was also attended by JCB Bank Partners, Kiwami Restaurant & Hotel Partners, JTB Indonesia and Nana Mirdad at The Legian Seminyak, Bali.

JCB Ultimate card holders can enjoy exclusive services & special benefits such as complimentary dishes at various fine dining Japanese restaurants in Jakarta and Bali, as well as numerous perks during their stay in 5-star hotels in Bali, for example, complimentary lunch or dinner, afternoon tea and discounts for spa facilities. The finest services including airport pickups to hotels, airport assistant and concierge services can also be enjoyed through the JCB Kiwami Experience program.

Takumi Takahashi, President Director of PT. JCB International Indonesia, said that "JCB holds an omotenashi principle which encourages hospitality by serving customers earnestly. Through this program, we aim to give unparalleled and memorable experiences to JCB Ultimate card holders to delight in authentic Japanese lifestyle. We are also optimistic about seeing more and more customers benefit from the services that we provide, which means that JCB contributes to the economic recovery, particularly in Indonesia."

Japan has various interesting aspects to talk about, for traditions that have stemmed in the society's lifestyle add uniqueness and lasting impression to whatever is done there. For example, for Japanese cuisine, there are always traditions, philosophies, and aesthetics within the preparation process of any dish. The Kiwami Ultimate program offers customers assorted authentic Japanese food that they can experience first-hand, such as trying out omakase-style restaurants of which dishes are personally chosen by the chef, seeing first-hand Teppanyaki cooking techniques that are full of attractions. Restaurants that take part in this program in Jakarta include Sumire, Ritz Jurin, Sushi Ippachi, Shabusen, and Honzen Jakarta. Meanwhile, there are also participating restaurants such as Tenkai, Izakaya by Oku, Honzen Bali, Shiro, Nagisa Izakaya and Hamabe in Bali. For more information, visit here; https://hotel.kura2bus.com/page/kiwami.

Other than the finest Japanese traditions and cuisines, we also offer inclusive promotions at relaxation facilities in 5-star hotels in Bali, such as The Apurva Kempinski Bali, The Legian Seminyak, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, The Villas at Ayana Resort, Six Senses Uluwatu, Andaz Bali, Amankila, The Mulia Resort, Como Uma Canggu, The Trans Resort Bali, and Hoshinoya Bali. For more information, visit here; https://hotel.kura2bus.com/page/kiwami.

"The launching of the Kiwami Experience Program by JCB Indonesia is expected to provide unforgettable experiences for JCB Ultimate card holders and fulfil their longing for Japan under travel restrictions during the pandemic. The Kiwami Ultimate program was launched first in Indonesia, and it will be expanded to Japan, Singapore, and other ASEAN countries," Takumi Takahashi stated.

About JCB and JCB Indonesia

JCB is a prime global payment brand, and the leading issuer and acquirer of credit cards in Japan. In 1961, JCB launched the card business in Japan and expanded its business worldwide in 1981. JCB's holder network covers approximately 39 million merchants in the world. The JCB Card was launched in Asian countries and regions with more than 140 million cardmembers. As a part of its international growth strategy, JCB has established alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to accelerate the expansion of its merchant coverage and member card base.

In Indonesia, JCB Indonesia has partnered with seven largest banks: BCA, BNI, BRI, CIMB NIAGA, DANAMON, MANDIRI, and MAYBANK, which offers multiple perks and cross-country services. As a provider of comprehensive payment solutions, JCB is committed to giving the best, relevant, and high-quality services and products to all customers around the world. For further information, please visit: www.id.jcb/id/

Contacts
JCB Indonesia
Nada Salma
Head of Brand Marketing & Communication Division
PT. JCB International Indonesia
Tel: +62 811 28 6543
Email: nada.salma@jcb-intl.co.id

JCB (Head Office in Japan)
Ayaka Nakajima
Tel: +81-3-5778-8353
Email: jcb-pr@jcb.co.jp

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Bio Farma secures multi-year Purchase Contract from UNICEF for its novel Oral Polio Vaccine type 2 (nOPV2)

BANDUNG, INDONESIA, Oct 2, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – PT Bio Farma (Persero), the holding company for pharmaceutical state-owned enterprises (SOEs), will export its novel Oral Polio Vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) having secured a purchase contract with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for 2022 & 23. Under the contract, Bio Farma will export its oral polio vaccines based on purchase requests from UNICEF via multilateral contract agreement for the years 2022 & 23.

Indonesian State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Minister Erick Thohir has said, "In line with the theme of the Indonesian G20 Presidency, "Recover Together, Recover Stronger", it is important for Indonesia's state-owned enterprises to lead with concrete actions realized through strategic initiatives and large-scale transformations to create global impacts."

Honesti Basyir, President Director of Bio Farma, said, "UNICEF procures nOPV2 under a multilateral supply agreement as part of a global effort to prevent spread of the polio disease. Bio Farma will provide its annual production to the global nOPV2 stockpile, which is a contribution to the global health industry, as we are able to manufacture stockpiles that fulfill world needs. In turn, we will fulfill individual deliveries to target countries or regions following UNICEF request."

The nOPV2 vaccine received an Emergency Use of Listing (EUL) from the World Health Organization (WHO) in November 2020, the first ever vaccine certified for emergency use, adding to Bio Farma's portfolio of products that were already available globally. It was initially used to combat outbreaks of circulating vaccine-derived polio viruses (cVDPVs) in a number of African and East Mediterranean countries.

Bio Farma's nOPV2 vaccine is now distributed internationally, ex-Indonesia, as Indonesia has been polio-free since 2014. Target countries in Africa for the vaccine have included Algeria, Cameroon, Kongo, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and Uganda. In Europe, it is administered in Israel and Ukraine, and in the Middle East, in Egypt, Iran, Somalia and Yemen.

According to Honesti, nOpV2 vaccine is a result of collaboration between Bio Farma and several international research institutes, including Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), PATH, and the WHO. Bio Farma has since become the main supplier of polio vaccines in the world, and currently contributes 67% of the global stockpile, while Bio Farma's laboratories have become the reference for sampling polio vaccines in the world.

In manufacturing the nOPV2 vaccine, Bio Farma collaborated with world-class institutions like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), the PATH, and the WHO. Bio Farma has since become the main supplier of polio OPV vaccines in the world, and currently contributes 67% of the global OPV stockpile.

Bio Farma's Laboratories have also been widely acknowledged as reference labs for poliovirus testing, while Bio Farma's success in producing and exporting the nOPV2 vaccines shows the Indonesian company fully contributing to the world health sector, apart from providing the necessary vaccines at home in Indonesia.

In Line with G20

Honesti said Bio Farma's provision of vaccines is in line with a main pillar of the Indonesian G20 Presidency (2021-22), Global Health Architecture. Through its G20 Presidency, Indonesia has showcased its success in controlling the Covid-19 pandemic and maintaining public health and steady economic growth through vaccination. Bio Farma has been a front liner in the government-initiated vaccination program.

Bio Farma has been ready to mass-produce its IndoVac brand Covid-19 vaccine.* On September 24, an Emergency Use of Authorization (EUA) was granted by the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM), following the halal certification from the Indonesian Ulema Council (LPPOM MUI), and the Halal Certification Agency (BPJPH).

With this EUA and certification, mass production of IndoVac is beginning immediately, as preparation work for the first batch was already in place at the company's facility in Bandung. Bio Farma plans to increase its production capacity to 40 million doses next year, and to 100 million doses by 2024, given demand in the global markets.

Bio Farma hopes that its IndoVac vacciness can contribute to reducing the spread of Covid-19 in the world, much as its nOPV2 vaccine has contributed to reducing the polio spread.

About Bio Farma

PT Bio Farma (Persero), the holding company for pharmaceutical state-owned enterprises (SOEs), offers end-to-end services across the healthcare spectrum – from pharmaceutical research and development, manufacturing and distribution to the operation of retail pharmacies, health clinics and clinical laboratories. Bio Farma's head office and production facilities are in Bandung, West Jawa, with a representative office in Jakarta, Indonesia's capital city.

Bio Farma is a leading human vaccine producer with production capacity of 3.2 billion doses per year, and has exported its vaccines to more than 150 countries. Bio Farma recently became the parent through merger of listed state-owned pharmaceutical companies PT Kimia Farma Tbk (IDX: KAEF), PT Indofarma Tbk (IDX: INAF) and PT Phapros Tbk (IDX: PEHA). For further information, please visit www.biofarma.co.id

Media contact:
R. Rifa Herdian
PT Bio Farma (Persero)
Corporate Secretary & Investor Relations
Tel: +62-81-2542-8844
Email: rifaherdian@biofarma.co.id

* 9/11/22: "Bio Farma ready to mass produce IndoVac brand Covid-19 vaccine"
https://www.acnnewswire.com/press-release/english/77878/indonesia's-bio-farma-ready-to-produce

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