Fujitsu showcases new solutions that drive business growth and sustainable outcomes for retailers at NRF 2023 JCN Newswire

Fujitsu showcases new solutions that drive business growth and sustainable outcomes for retailers at NRF 2023

January 13, 2023
NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu will introduce its lineup of retail solutions for a changing world at NRF 2023 - one of the world's leading events for the retail industry. Fujitsu's showcase will emphasize solutions that deliver value in three key areas: Customer experience, Keeping your costs down, and Enabling sustainability goals.Retailers are looking for ways to manage change in an environment that is constantly evolving. Fujitsu's solutions, on-show at NRF 2023 (Booth #4803) from January 15th to January 17th, 2023, reveal a new approach for retailers who are eager to align solving business challenges with their organization's sustainability objectives.Millennials and Generation Z are expected to account for the majority of the working age population by 2030, becoming the majority of the world's consumers. These consumers are highly aware of the need to protect the environment, support ethical business practices and choose experiences that reflect their personal needs and values as well as brand, price, and convenience. To survive and prosper in this new world, organizations need to re-evaluate their consumer approach and re-engineer their enterprise processes and systems, delivering both business growth and sustainability outcomes.For Fujitsu, helping customers meet their SDG-related or sustainability business goals remains a guiding principle in its global offering development and execution.At NRF 2023 Fujitsu will be showing solutions which use technologies including AI, IoT, and blockchain to help shoppers test retailers' compliance with manufacturing and sourcing legislation, improve the time and effort expended in warehouse picking for home delivery, and help to monitor and reduce waste and energy consumption and also protect profit by preventing fraud across retail operations.Richard Clarke, Head of Global Sales, Consumer Industries at Fujitsu Limited, says: "At NRF 2023, Fujitsu's mission is to demonstrate how we enable our clients and end consumers to benefit from change using a combination of composable technologies and services, delivering great experiences and sustainable business outcomes. I encourage all attendees to stop by our booth to see and learn about what is changing at Fujitsu this year."About FujitsuFujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$32 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Club Med appoints Olivier Monceau as its new General Manager of Singapore and Malaysia ACN Newswire

Club Med appoints Olivier Monceau as its new General Manager of Singapore and Malaysia

December 14, 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Club Med, the leader in premium all-inclusive holidays, has announced the appointment of Olivier Monceau as the new General Manager of Singapore and Malaysia effective from October 2022.Olivier Monceau appointed General Manager, Singapore and MalaysiaWith his strong business acumen and deep brand knowledge, Olivier is poised to deliver success while demonstrating an inspiring, creative and fresh approach to leadership. Under his leadership, Olivier's priorities will be to guide the team through the next phase of strategic brand growth within the region, drive a purposeful brand building through exceptional travel destinations, and to solidify the brand as the leader for all-inclusive ski and mountain holidays. Olivier will also lead his team to deliver effective and targeted end-to-end omni-channel experience to clients that synchronises consideration and conversion to grow top line and client acquisition. Club Med will continue its journey to being the #1 brand choice for vacations and business trips preferred by families, active couples and business-leisure clients."Olivier brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his new role and I am delighted to have him on the team as he leads the execution of our aggressive plans to grow the Club Med brand within the region," says Rachael Harding, Chief Executive Officer of East, South Asia and Pacific (ESAP). "Moreover, Olivier has produced exceptional results in his previous appointment within Club Med, and I am confident that he will accelerate the strategic growth in both Singapore and Malaysia markets. His appointment is also perfectly timed to succeed our new capacity in Kiroro, Hokkaido in 2023 and Borneo, Kota Kinabalu in 2024."Originally from Paris, France, Olivier embarked on his Club Med journey in 2016, where he was appointed General Manager of Russia. Olivier was responsible for building brand awareness and positioning Club Med as a premium holiday brand in the market. Together with his team, Olivier turned unprecedented challenges into opportunities during the global pandemic as he tapped on an unrealised potential for long-haul and upscale travel within the region and delivered an effective marketing campaign that led to +400% market growth in 2021 compared to 2019 in an exceedingly challenging time, through the successful recruitment of a new Premium clientele and achieved more than 45% of the total sales for the Exclusive Collection resorts. The market has also been a key contributor to the reopening of Club Med in Seychelles and Maldives, both of which became crucial resorts in the group's rebound once travel bans were lifted."I am excited to be joining such a dynamic team and even happier to lead the brand through its next phase of growth," shares Olivier. "I look forward to cementing Club Med as the preferred holiday brand for families while building on our shared vision to further enhance the value of our brand towards achieving a long-term strategic growth within the region."Now in the heart of a city pulsating with boundless energy, Olivier together with his wife and lovely daughters are embracing their new home in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with open arms and heart. Since his arrival, Olivier can be found busy exploring the city's neighbourhoods, discovering new cultures and the vibrant street hawker culinary scene.About Club MedClub Med, founded in 1950 by Gerard Blitz, invented the all-inclusive holiday club concept, adding in activities especially for children with the creation of the Mini Club in 1967. Led by its pioneering spirit, Club Med seeks out exceptional destinations and sites. Today, Club Med is the world's leading provider of upscale, all-inclusive holiday packages with a French touch for families and working couples. Club Med operates nearly 70 resorts, of which 85% are rated Premium & Exclusive Collection. Present in 30 countries around the world, the Group employs more than 23,000 Gentils Organisateurs (GOs) and Gentils Employes (GEs), representing 110 nationalities. http://www.clubmed.asia/Press Contacts for Club MedPRecious Communications for Club Medclubmed@preciouscomms.com+65 6303 0567 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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HKTDC Chairman in the UK to promote new opportunities through Hong Kong ACN Newswire

HKTDC Chairman in the UK to promote new opportunities through Hong Kong

October 27, 2022
HONG KONG, Oct 27, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - With many UK businesses looking for new areas of growth, Hong Kong's role as a global financial hub and innovation centre is seen as an ideal platform to help them expand, according to Dr Peter KN Lam, Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) who is speaking from his UK visit as the Council's latest initiative to promote business opportunities around the globe.HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter KN Lam (2nd L) and Executive Director Margaret Fong (far L) were earlier in London to promote Hong Kong's strength. The picture shows the meeting with Lord Stephen Green of Hurstpierpoint, Chairman, Asia House (2nd R)As Hong Kong continues to welcome more international travellers in the coming months with major events and attractions, Dr Lam and Margaret Fong, Executive Director of HKTDC, have been travelling to some key international markets to update overseas businesses on how Hong Kong can help.Following a visit to Japan in early October, they are currently in the UK to promote new prospects for UK companies and to discuss how they can use Hong Kong as a springboard. Earlier this week, they met with a range of institutions and chambers including Asia House, Hong Kong Association in the UK, the China-Britain Business Council, China Chamber of Commerce in the UK (CCCUK), techUK and UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) as well as leading players in finance and healthcare such as Prudential Plc and GlaxoSmithKline.Dr Lam said, "Many businesses in the UK are ready to explore new areas of growth and see Hong Kong's role as a global financial hub being an ideal springboard for them to expand. In fact, Hong Kong as part of the [Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao] Greater Bay Area (GBA) is more than just a trade and investment hub, we are also a centre for technology, innovation and the creative sectors."Dr Lam described the discussion as fruitful and insightful. "I am greatly encouraged to see the keen interest from the UK business community in Hong Kong and the GBA. As Hong Kong relaxes its pandemic-related travel arrangements and UK businesses are drawing new blueprints for their future, we look forward to welcoming British delegations to see for themselves the tremendous prospects awaiting them."Dr Lam said that many UK companies were reassured that the 'One Country, Two Systems' principle, along with the application of common law in Hong Kong, have been reaffirmed by President Xi Jinping in his speech this July when the city celebrated its 25th anniversary as a special administrative region.To further strengthen Hong Kong's ties with the UK, the HKTDC will be holding a business webinar "Dialogue with the Chief Executive of the HKSAR" on 2 November 2022 featuring Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee in dialogue with Peter Burnett, immediate past Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. (click here for more information https://info.hktdc.com/dm/CP2358693/index-hkt-gmt_en.html ). "We cordially invite UK business partners looking for opportunities to join this exciting event to find out more," Dr Lam added. Photo Download: https://bit.ly/3gGwMqYAbout HKTDCThe 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.Media enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC's Communications and Public Affairs Department:Sunny Ng, Tel: +852 2584 4357, Email: sunny.sl.ng@hktdc.orgSam Ho, Tel: +852 2584 4569, Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Key Industry Players to Discuss IoT, Automotive, Wireless, and Supply Chain Trends and Opportunities at EAC 2022 ACN Newswire

Key Industry Players to Discuss IoT, Automotive, Wireless, and Supply Chain Trends and Opportunities at EAC 2022

October 17, 2022
TAIPEI, TAIWAN, Oct 17, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Recent economic and geopolitical developments, on top of the supply chain shortages and tight inventories in some markets, have driven market watchers to reduce their forecast growth for the semiconductor industry this year. Gartner Inc., for one, reduced its earlier forecast of 13.6% global semiconductor revenue growth this year to just 7.4%.The market research firm, however, noted that this down cycle is not new and has happened many times before. Despite the softness in the consumer market, demand remains resilient in the data center sector due to the continued investment in cloud infrastructure, while the automotive electronics sector is expected to see double-digit growth amid the increasing IC content per vehicle due to the transition to electric and autonomous cars.Overall, the outlook remains bright for the semiconductor industry. According to industry association SEMI, global semiconductor equipment billings rose by 7% quarter-on-quarter in the second quarter this year, and by 6% year-over-year to $26.43 billion. Taiwan, China, and South Korea led the rest of the world in terms of quarterly billings.Semiconductor companies worldwide are expected to expand their 300mm fab capacity at nearly 10% compound average growth rate from 2022 to 2025, SEMI said in its 300mm Fab Outlook to 2025 report. Mainly driving this growth is strong demand for automotive semiconductors and new government funding and incentive programs in multiple regions.Highlighting such trends and innovations, the inaugural Electronics Asia Conference (EAC) 2022, scheduled for October 18–20, 2022, will feature some of the leading semiconductor companies discussing new applications and markets driving the technology developments in the semiconductor industry.Organized by AspenCore, the publisher of EETimes Asia, EETimes India, and EDN Asia, the three-day event will feature a virtual conference and exhibition, and will focus on the latest trends and opportunities on the Internet of Things (IoT), automotive electronics, wireless technologies, and the supply chain.The full roster of companies presenting at the virtual conference include:ArmArrow Electronics (NYSE: ARW)Bluetooth SIG Inc.Cadence Design Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS)Chip 1 ExchangeDiodes Inc. (NASDAQ: DIOD)Efinix Inc.Fair Friend Group (FFG)Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific Pte LtdMolexMosChip Technologies (BOM: 532407)Mouser ElectronicsNordic Semiconductor (NOD.OL)NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI)Renesas Electronics Corp.Rohde & SchwarzSilicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB)SMITHSTMicroelectronics (EPA: STM) (NYSE: STM)Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ: TXN)For more information and to register, visit https://ve.eetasia.com/EAC2022.About AspenCoreAspenCore is a unique collection of brands and products that have set the standard in meeting the demands of today's engineers.We reach over 15 million technologists, designers, engineers, and managers. We connect this electronics community to reliable news, authoritative analysis, industry trends, and daily information on new technology.Our brands include EE Times, Electronic Products, EPSNews, ESM China, IoT Times, Power Electronics News, EDN, EEWeb, Electro Schematics, Elektroda.pl, Embedded.com, Planet Analog, and more.For more information, visit https://aspencore.com.Contact Person:Celia ShihMarketing ManagerTaiwan/ASEAN Marketing and Circulation DepartmentT: +886 227591366 Ext. 103/222E: celia.shih@aspencore.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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TTI Delivers Strong 2022 First Half Results ACN Newswire

TTI Delivers Strong 2022 First Half Results

August 10, 2022
HONG KONG, Aug 10, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Global leader in cordless Professional Tools, DIY Tools, and Outdoor Power Equipment, Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. ("TTI" or the "Group") (stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY) is pleased to announce its results for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The Group delivered strong results for the first half of 2022, outpacing the market and growing sales by 10.0% to US$7.0 billion. In local currency, sales grew 12.1%. Combined with the 2021 first half sales growth of 52%, TTI has increased sales by 67% over this two-year period. Gross margin improved for the 14th consecutive first half expanding 50 bps to 39.1%. EBIT increased 10.7% to US$633 million, net profit rose 10.4% to US$578 million, and earnings per share increased 10.4% to approximately US31.59 cents per share.-- Our flagship MILWAUKEE business significantly outgrew the market, delivering 25.8% sales growth-- Gross margin improved for the 14th consecutive first half to 39.1%-- Net profit growth of 10.4% to US$578 millionFinancial Performance Highlights for 1H 2022 2022* 2021 US$' US$' million million ChangeRevenue 7,034 6,394 +10.0%Gross profit margin 39.1% 38.6% +50 bpsEBIT 633 572 +10.7%Profit attributable to Owners of the Company 578 524 +10.4%Basic earnings per share (US cents) 31.59 28.62 +10.4%Interim dividend per share (approx. US cents) 12.23 10.94 +11.8%*For the six-month period ended June 30, 2022The Group is delighted that all of its geographic regions delivered solid sales growth in the first half. Rest of World featuring Australia and Asia delivered outstanding 23.0% growth in local currency. Europe grew 14.1% in local currency and North America grew 10.5% in local currency.TTI's Power Equipment business delivered a very strong first half, while Floorcare contracted due to slowing demand and customer destocking. Now the global leader in professional cordless, TTI's flagship MILWAUKEE business continued to flourish with 25.8% local currency sales growth in the first half. This business now accounts for a major part of the company sales with an accretive gross margin.Mr. Horst Pudwill, Chairman of TTI, said, "Our world-class team is well prepared to manage the business through challenging macroeconomic environments and continue to deliver above market results. We are well positioned to strengthen our leadership position in the months and years to come." Mr. Joseph Galli, CEO of TTI, commented, "Our outstanding first half performance is the result of our ongoing new product flow and our market leadership position. We will continue to execute our proven strategy of investing in demonstrably better, technologically advanced new products to drive our growth." About TTI Founded in 1985 and listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 1990, TTI is a world leader in cordless technology spanning Power Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, Floorcare and Cleaning Products for the consumer, professional, and industrial users in the home, construction, maintenance, industrial and infrastructure industries. The Company has a foundation built on four strategic drivers - Powerful Brands, Innovative Products, Exceptional People and Operational Excellence - reflecting a long-term expansive vision to advance cordless technology. The global growth strategy of the relentless pursuit of product innovation has brought TTI to the forefront of its industries. TTI's powerful brand portfolio includes MILWAUKEE, AEG and RYOBI power tools, accessories and hand tools, RYOBI and HOMELITE outdoor products, EMPIRE layout and measuring products, and HOOVER, ORECK, VAX and DIRT DEVIL floorcare cleaning products and solutions.TTI is one of the constituent stocks of the Hang Seng Index, FTSE RAFI(TM) All-World 3000 Index, FTSE4Good Developed Index and MSCI ACWI Index. For more information, please visit www.ttigroup.com.All trademarks listed other than AEG and RYOBI are owned by the Group. AEG is a registered trademark of AB Electrolux (publ.), and is used under license. RYOBI is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited, and is used under license. For enquiries:Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.Main ContactTTI Investor RelationsTel: +1 (954) 541 9660Email: ir@ttihq.comAsia/PacificTTI Investor RelationsTel: +(852) 2402 6888Email: ir@tti.com.hk Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Malaysia Witnesses 31% YoY Hiring Growth

July 15, 2022
Retail and Tourism roles drive high demand: Monster Employment Index Overall hiring improved by 31 per cent on a year-on-year basis Retail led with triple-digit growth of 321% annually in the Malaysian job market Demand for professionals across Hospitality and Travel roles surged as tourism bounces back in the country KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, July 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Malaysian job market has recorded a 31% growth in job demand this June indicating a spree in hiring activity on an annual basis. A number of segments hit hardest by Covid-19 have shown promising signs of resurgence, as per the Monster Employment Index (MEI). An upsurge of 15% was registered for hiring activity over the last six months, while month-on-month growth improved at 5% projecting a continuous demand in the job market. Despite two years of restriction on public activities, rising prices, and the current labour crisis, the retail industry in Malaysia has moved towards recovery with a 321% year-on-year growth in job activity in June 2022. Moreover, retail sales in the country are projected to grow at the rate of 25.7% in the current quarter as per Malaysian retail associations. While the country has seen a number of retail closures over the pandemic, consumer sentiments soar high showcasing a positive outlook for this segment in the months to come. Commenting on job trends for June 2022, Sekhar Garisa, CEO, Monster.com - APAC & Gulf said, "Companies today are ramping up their demand for a digital-first future-ready workforce amidst the ongoing talent crunch we see globally. Jobs in Malaysia have come back and several industries have begun to almost reflect pre-pandemic business functioning with steadfast recovery especially across deeply impacted segments like Tourism, Hospitality, and Retail. With flexible work arrangements gaining popularity in the job market, we are optimistic to see continued growth and resilience in the coming months." Following retail, the Hospitality segment (up 65 percent) has also seen a huge inflow of demand for professionals in tourism and travel related industries with the user penetration rate nearing the pre-pandemic levels. With improved business sentiments and airline travel ramping up, tourism in the country has certainly picked up accompanied by the consequent rise in demand for skilled talent. Logistic, Courier/ Freight/ Transportation, Shipping/ Marine (up 51 percent) also noted a huge jump in hiring activity being next in the rung, followed by rapid digitization in BFSI (up 32 percent). Other sectors that noted promising growth in June include Production/Manufacturing, Automotive and Ancillary (up 4 percent), IT, Telecom/ISP, BPO/ITES (up 5 percent), Advertising, Market Research, Public Relations, Media and Entertainment (up 16 percent) and Engineering, Construction and Real Estate (up 19 percent). Across roles, the Malaysian job market exhibited maximum demand for professionals in Hospitality & Travel (up 162 percent) driven by travel resumption from neighbouring countries coupled with strong domestic tourism. Interestingly, all 9 functions monitored by the Index saw positive growth over the course of June 2022 projecting a great demand influx for the market. Given the impressive performance of retail, roles in Customer Service (up 79 percent) increased, followed by Software, Hardware, Telecom (up 58 percent). Finance & Accounts (up 52 percent) and Sales & Business Development (up 41 percent) also observed a rise. The Monster Employment Index is a broad monthly analysis of online job posting activity conducted by Monster India. Based on a real-time review of millions of employer job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of online career outlets, the Monster Employment Index presents a snapshot of employer online recruitment activity nationwide. Period for the report The period considered for the MEI data is 1st to 30th June 2022. About Monster APAC & Middle East Monster (a Quess Company), the leading online career and recruitment resource, with its cutting-edge technology provides relevant profiles to employers and jobs to jobseekers across industry verticals, experience levels, and geographies. More than 200 million people have registered on the Monster Worldwide network. Today, with operations in more than 40 countries, Monster provides the widest and most sophisticated job seeking, career management, recruitment, and talent management capabilities globally. Monster continues its pioneering work of transforming the recruiting industry with advanced technology using intelligent digital, social and mobile solutions, and a vast array of products and services. To learn more about Monster in APAC & Gulf, visit: www.monsterindia.com | www.monstergulf.com | www.monster.com.sg | www.monster.com.my | www.monster.com.ph | www.monster.com.hk Contact: Yatharth Sharma yatharth.sharma@monsterindia.com Silky Sharma silky.sharma@adfactorspr.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Panthera Growth to Raise US$250 Million Second Fund to Back Tech Companies ACN Newswire

Panthera Growth to Raise US$250 Million Second Fund to Back Tech Companies

June 28, 2022
Singapore, Jun 28, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Panthera Growth Partners (PGP), a Singapore-based tech-focused growth investment firm, today announced the first close of its second Fund, having secured commitments for more than half of the target raise. The fund's target has been set at USD 250 million, and is expected to be reached by end of this fiscal year. The fund will offer up to 100% of fund commitments in co-investment opportunities.Shilpa Kulkarni, Founder and Managing Partner, Panthera Growth FundThe Fund's investment objective is to partner with next generation consumption and enterprise services businesses with vast growth potential. The Fund's capital will be invested in companies that have achieved product market fit and are seeking to accelerate market growth. The Fund will deploy approx. USD20 million on average in 10-12 individual portfolio companies across India and Southeast Asia.Backed by institutional investors from India, EU and USA, Fund II will seek to back entrepreneurs who typically employ market transformational ideas propelled by technology. Fund II has been formed to build upon the investment track record and philosophy of the firm by focusing upon investments in growth stage technology-enabled companies that are, or are poised to become, leaders in their respective markets.Panthera was founded in 2021 and its Fund I, which raised $84 M from global institutional investors, is largely deployed across sector leading companies such as BigBasket, Pepperfry, Zivame, OfBusiness, etc.Shilpa Kulkarni, Founder and Managing Partner, Panthera Growth Fund, said, "We are a growth equity investor focused on revenue-generating enterprises that are building scalable businesses having achieved product-market-fit. At Panthera, we believe that operating thought partners are as just as important as capital at this growth stage. With our teams' experience of investing and operating companies in the startup ecosystem since more than two decades, we look to support entrepreneurs and management teams as they embark on an ambitious growth journey."About Panthera Growth PartnersPanthera Growth Partners is a sector specialist investment firm investing exclusively in cutting edge technology leveraged businesses. We are differentiated by our sector specialization, deep network of operational resources and industry relationships, systematic value creation process, and strong execution capability.For more information, visit www.pantheragp.comMedia contacts:Mumbai: Snigdha Nair - Snigdha.nair@adfactorspr.comSingapore: Namrata Sharma - namrata.sharma@adfactorspr.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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