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Credefi Scores Major Milestone in Partnership with TradFi Mogul Experian

January 1, 2023

New York, NY, January 01, 2023 – (SEAPRWire) – On a path to solve critical inefficiencies in the field of traditional financial lending and borrowing, Credefi has achieved a major milestone in its partnership with the TradFi behemoth Experian. Credefi has managed to secure the rights to use Experian’s officially recognized and reputable brand materials to now position itself as “Credefi – Powered by Experian.” In doing so, the team has become the first in the blockchain industry to secure a partnership of this proportion. Experian is one of the two largest credit bureaus in the world. The company collects and researches credit information of individuals and also rates their ability to repay debt. It’s a publicly-traded company with thousands of employees and offices around the world, harboring a total market capitalization upwards of $27 billion. The above hints at the massive importance of this partnership and the trust and transparency it invokes in Credefi. The collaboration is aimed at further expanding Credefi’s reach and access to institutional-grade clients and formalizes both companies’ bilateral cooperation. It also highlights the highest of standards that the team sets out to maintain when it comes to the quality of its service, but also the safety and security of its users. Both companies are working to better the open banking system and integrate comprehensive FinTech APIs. The partnership makes it very easy and frictionless to check and adjust Credefi’s scoring, but it’s also important for Experian. As part of the Green Deal of the European Union, Credefi becomes the official Experian partner and mediator for providing the service of Green Company scoring to each of the firms that apply for a loan through their platform. For context, the Green Deal is aimed at improving the overall health and well-being of EU citizens and their future generations. To do so, the framework sets forth the groundwork for fresher air, cleaner water, healthier soil and biodiversity, more energy efficient buildings, healthier and more affordable food, and so forth. Understanding the importance of compliance and also being fully present, Credefi’s partnership with Experian is aimed at upholding the high standards laid out in the framework. About Credefi Credefi is a reliable provider of decentralized and secured lending portfolios. The company maintains a bespoke approach to compliance, transparency, and security. Its goals are to protect lenders and borrowers from the volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market by delivering fixed returns. About Experian Experian is a multi-billion dollar publicly-traded company dealing with credit scoring and rates. It’s the second-largest credit bureau in the entire world and offers data and analytical tools to companies in over 65 countries. Social Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/credefi_finance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/credefi_finance/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm7pNNokKcI7c87FxBCPElA Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SWCYpE2xVq Medium: https://medium.com/@credefi Telegram: https://t.me/credefi Media contact Brand: Credefi Finance Contact: Ivo Grigorov Website: credefi.finance SOURCE: Credefi Finance The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)

ACN Newswire

Indonesia encourages ASEAN-EU partnership conducted based on equality

December 18, 2022

JAKARTA, Dec 18, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo attended the 45th ASEAN-European Union (EU) Commemorative Summit held in Brussels, Belgium on Wednesday (December 14).In his remarks at the Summit, President Jokowi stressed that the partnership between ASEAN and the European Union countries must be based on equality and there should be no coercion. "If we want to build a better partnership, that partnership must be based on equality and without coercion. There can no longer be parties who always dictate and think that their standard is better than others," he stated. Jokowi said that the 45 years of ASEAN and the European Union partnership had produced some good results.However, he also acknowledged that not all partnerships can always be good so that some differences must be resolved to create a good one. Therefore, Jokowi asked member countries of the European Union to be able to partner in equality with ASEAN countries.President Widodo had encouraged that the good relation and economic cooperation between the two regional organizations and all countries in the two regions must continue to be strengthened.Earlier, he also stated that Indonesia has always encouraged closer cooperation between ASEAN and the EU, who has been an important trading partner of ASEAN. "The trade value between ASEAN and the European Union in 2021 reached US$268.9 billion. The value is the third largest after China and the United States," he said.Apart from trade, Jokowi also mentioned that the European Union also plays an important role in foreign direct investment in ASEAN region, with an investment value of up to US$26 billion in 2021, which is the second largest investment after China. Vice versa, ASEAN is an increasingly important partner for the EU given the region's steady economic growth.For decades, ASEAN has become an economic powerhouse that offers mutually beneficial cooperation since it has the productivity advantage from each country in the region. "All projections say that Southeast Asia will remain a center of growth. Thus, the partnership with ASEAN will certainly be profitable," Jokowi pointed out.In fact, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that the ASEAN region's economy will remain stable with growth reaching 4.3 percent amid the possibility of a multidimensional crisis at the global level in 2023.Such an estimation is also reflected on the theme that Indonesia will carry out during its chairmanship in ASEAN next year -- "ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth", with three priority agendas, namely recovery-rebuilding, digital transformation, and sustainability.Based on survey from the EU-ASEAN Business Council, some 63 percent of respondents view ASEAN as the region with the best economic opportunities. Meanwhile, 69 percent of respondents expect the ASEAN market to become more important in terms of global revenue in the next two years. Moreover, some 97 percent of respondents expressed hope that negotiation of the ASEAN-EU free trade agreement (FTA) will be accelerated and make good progress to be concluded.Therefore, regarding the ASEAN-EU long standing relationship, President Jokowi urged all countries in the two regions to build an equal and mutually beneficial partnership in order to recover from the pandemic and the multidimensional crisis that both are currently facing. "We learned an important lesson... that to grow and to prosper together is the only option. We don't only have to move forward together, but we also have to move forward equally. Let us have a better future together," Jokowi concluded.Written by: Yuni Arisandy Sinaga, Editor: Fardah Assegaf (c) ANTARA 2022 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

Libra Incentix Partners with TAMIAS to Offer Blockchain-based Loyalty Rewards

December 6, 2022

Singapore, December 06, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – Libra Incentix (LIX) today announces yet another new partnership with TAMIAS, a leading global Point of Sale System (POS) company that will see LIX loyalty points offered to fans and locals at over 500 pop restaurants in Qatar as a reward for repeat purchase. Speaking at the signing of the partnership, co-founder Andrew Doxsey termed the alliance as an excellent opportunity for TAMIAS customers who will enjoy customized offers that suit their needs in the LIX ecosystem that boasts of several global brands. “We are excited to be signing this partnership with TAMIAS today. LIX will be walking hand to hand with TAMIAS to offer over 100,000 fans in Qatar customized LIX loyalty points that will provide offers that suit their needs. In addition, customers will have the opportunity to redeem personalized digital gifts and rewards with unique benefits from various global brands within the LIX ecosystem,” he said. Andrew further mentioned the partnership would propel LIX’s continued brand visibility and engagement to a global audience during the month-long tournament, a move that will boost its overall revenue by the end of the year 2022. “According to Qatar, 0ver 2.4 million match tickets have been sold, and with TAMIAS as the preferred POS for customers in over 400 pop-up restaurants, we believe the partnership will put The LIX brand in front of around one million people by the end of this year,” added Andrew. “The partnership with TAMIAS is also a testimony to the trust and belief global and leading brands have in entrusting their customer loyalty programs with LIX.” TAMIAS Founder & CEO, Mr. Dumas Jr., noted the partnership will, in the end, benefit the customer as they will be able to identify loyal customers and reward them appropriately. “We are happy to be signing this partnership today with LIX. As a POS service provider, our aim is to help store owners centralise their multiple sources of data to make their business life easier. LIX helps us diversify our reward systems, customizing them for the diverse customer base we serve, especially in Qatar where millions will be arriving to watch the games,” added Mr. Dumas Jr. Loyalty programs are an often-overlooked aspect of customer experience, but they can be vital in building relationships and loyalty with customers—when they’ re done well, he further explained. “Slowly, we will be re-inventing loyalty programs in the marketplace through strategic partnerships such as this. Our vision is to enable large and small brands to build their own ecosystems with their own loyalty currencies that can be monetized and managed over block chain,” noted Andrew. LIX offers other solutions, such as employee incentive programs that can be tailored to incentivize employee behavior. The company has already sold 2.3 billion tokens, partnering with global brands which are to be announced separately. Social Links Telegram: https://t.me/LibraIncentix Media Contact Brand: Libra Incentix Contact: Rafael Soultanov Email: LIX.PR@libraincentix.com Website: https://home.libraincentix.com/ SOURCE: Libra Incentix The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)

ACN Newswire

Hospitality 360 Expands Hotel Management Portfolio

December 5, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hospitality 360 Sdn Bhd (H360), a Malaysian hotel management and consulting company, is pleased to announce the signing of a strategic partnership with Wyndham Hotels and Resorts to expand their portfolio of hotels, resorts, and serviced apartments across Malaysia.Yang Berbahagia Dato' Indera Naresh Mohan, Group Chief Executive Officer of Hospitality 360 Sdn Bhd; Ms. Teng Car Men, Executive Director of Jesselton Newcity Development Sdn Bhd and Mr. Matt Holmes, Vice President & Head of Development of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (South East Asia and Pacific Rim) [L-R]As H360 and Wyndham memorialize their common objective to continue their commercial dealings and deepen their business relations, we are witnessing the beginning of a new chapter in their illustrious partnership. Under the terms of their partnership agreement, H360 will deliver at least 15 hotels signed as franchises under various Wyndham-owned brands over the course of the next six years.To mark this illustrious partnership, there were several Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) and agreements for H360 to manage, under various Wyndham brands, 4 hotels and luxury serviced apartments in Sabah.The MoUs were signed between Wyndham and the developers of the hotel properties, namely, Jesselton Newcity Development Sdn. Bhd; and Sumbangan Aru KK Sdn. Bhd; for the properties that will in turn be managed as Wyndham Grand, Dolce by Wyndham, and Ramada by Wyndham brands. Construction of these hotels, totalling more than 2000 rooms will commence in phases starting in 2023 and is expected to complete by 2027.In addition to the pipeline of current signings, H360 through the newly announced strategic partnership with Wyndham also has other hotel properties in the pipeline. They are namely our future flagship property, the Wyndham Grand TRX KL with more than 190 rooms, developed by Core Precious Development Sdn Bhd in which the construction is underway and due to complete by Q4 2023; and the newly built Ramada by Wyndham The Straits Johor Bahru with more than 190 rooms which will be operational by Q1 2023.Furthermore, the under construction, 85 rooms luxury serviced apartment project Isola KLCC, developed by OCR Berhad, the 152 rooms Shahzan Kuantan in Pahang, the 204 rooms Trinidad Suites Puteri Harbour in Johor and three more properties namely the 88 rooms Lisbon Melaka, the 158 rooms Trigo Kuala Lumpur, and the 90 rooms Shahzan Frasers Hill are all expected to sign to Wyndham's Trademark Collection brand.Looking ahead and through the various agreements, we target to achieve a portfolio of approximately 5000 rooms all over Malaysia by 2027.Group Chief Executive Officer of Hospitality 360 Sdn Bhd, Dato' Indera Naresh Mohan said, "This is an exciting time for us as we expand our hotel management portfolio to more locations around the country. The properties we will manage are targeted at different segments of the market, from leisure travellers and families to business travellers. We are looking forward to working with Wyndham to ensure all our guests get a full and holistic experience in our managed properties."Vice President of Development, South East Asia & Pacific for Wyndham, Matt Holmes said, "By signing this strategic agreement with Hospitality 360 Sdn. Bhd, we continue to grow our operational presence in Malaysia. This move will position Wyndham strongly to tap on the exponential rise in travel demand which has accelerated since early 2022 as borders reopen across key markets in Asia Pacific. Looking ahead towards the future, we are excited and happy to strengthen the partnership with Hospitality 360 in Malaysia and deliver our iconic 'Count on Me' service to our business and leisure guests."Hospitality 360 Sdn Bhd: http://hospitality360.my/ Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

JCN Newswire

JCB partners with Nuvei to enable JCB payment acceptance across global markets

November 1, 2022

LONDON, Nov 1, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., today announced their partnership with Nuvei. Nuvei now offers JCB acceptance to its global merchant ecosystem, enabling JCB's more than 140 million-strong cardmember community to pay at Nuvei's network of 50,000 merchants across global markets. These merchant sectors include social media, luxury retail, travel and entertainment. This will allow JCB to provide a compelling offering for the global spenders amongst its cardmember community.Nuvei's unique platform provides merchants with choice and flexibility to capture every payment opportunity, increase acceptance rates and reduce operating costs. The partnership with JCB will open greater opportunities for Nuvei's merchant community to provide comprehensive payment acceptance and greater sales opportunities on a global scale.Nuvei will also be offering J/Secure(TM) 2.0, JCB's cardmember authentication programme conforming to the EMV(R) 3-D Secure Protocol and Core Functions Specification to prevent fraud. J/Secure(TM) 2.0 is expanding globally and supported by major global suppliers of 3DS Server and ACS. It provides more opportunities to JCB acquirers and issuers for secure e-commerce transactions and enhances the customer experience to reduce cart abandonment by introducing Frictionless Flow (the customer will not be prompted for additional information such as a password) through risk-based authentication that supports richer data exchanges and additional data sharing during online transactions.This partnership is the latest stage in JCB's growing global acceptance, bringing secure payments to the fast-growing sector of online sales ecommerce. With the global ecommerce market forecast to total $6.169 trillion by 2023 and set to take more than 22 % of total retail sales[1], JCB's partnership with Nuvei provides an exciting platform for further growth.Ray Shinzawa, Managing Director for JCB International (Europe) Ltd., said: "This is an exciting moment for JCB in expanding global acceptance for our cardmembers. We are delighted to be partnering with such an innovative brand in the payments space and look forward to bringing the mutual benefits of seamless and secure online payments to both Nuvei's merchant ecosystem and our loyal cardmembers."Yuval Ziv, President at Nuvei, commented: "We're excited to extend our partnership with JCB and continue to support them along their global acceptance journey. Our business is focused on accelerating merchant's businesses through innovative payment solutions which promise a frictionless, secure payment experience for their customers. The evolution of our partnership with JCB is testament to this and we're optimistic about the future of this partnership."About JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 39 million merchants around the world. JCB issues cards across various countries and regions internationally with more than 140 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/About NuveiNuvei (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI) is tomorrow's payment platform. Designed to accelerate customers' business, Nuvei's modular, flexible and scalable technology allows leading companies to accept next-gen payments, offer all payout options and benefit from card issuing, banking, risk and fraud management services. Connecting businesses to their customers in more than 200 markets, with local acquiring in 45+ markets, 150 currencies and more than 570 alternative payment methods, Nuvei provides the technology and insights for customers and partners to succeed locally and globally with one integration. For more information, visit www.nuvei.com.About EMV(R)EMV(R) is a registered trademark in the U.S. and other countries and an unregistered trademark elsewhere. The EMV trademark is owned by EMVCo, LLC.[1] Global Ecommerce: Stats and Trends to Watch to Succeed Internationally (2022) (shopify.com)COMPANY CONTACTS:JCB International (Europe) Ltd. Contact:Diana Lee: dlee@jcbeurope.euJCB (Head Office in Japan)Ayaka Nakajima: jcb-pr@jcb.co.jpNuvei Investor Relations:ir@nuvei.comNuvei Public Relations: Alexandra Bucur: alexandra.bucur@nuvei.com Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

ACN Newswire

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

October 5, 2022

SINGAPORE, Oct 5, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - 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 IncFounded 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 IncFounded 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.SiteHeadquartered 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 StatementsThis 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 contactPRecious Communications for SoPasopa@preciouscomms.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

JCN Newswire

Honda and Hanwa Establish Strategic Partnership for Stable Procurement of Essential Metals

September 7, 2022

TOKYO, Sep 7, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) today announced that it has established a strategic partnership with Hanwa Co., Ltd. (Hanwa), a major Japan-based trading company, toward stable procurement of essential metals for batteries necessary for its electrified vehicles. To realize carbon neutrality for all of its products and corporate activities by 2050, Honda is striving to make battery-electric vehicles (EVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCVs) represent 100% of its global vehicle sales by 2040. Toward this target, Honda is planning to launch 30 EV models globally by 2030 with production volume of more than 2 million units annually.For steady execution of its electrification strategy, Honda established a strategic partnership with Hanwa, a major trading company that has strengths in the field of resource procurement. Through this partnership, Honda will ensure stable procurement in the medium to long term, of essential metals necessary for batteries such as nickel, cobalt and lithium, positioning the mined resources secured by Hanwa at the core. Honda will continue working with a wide range of suppliers to ensure stable supply of necessary resources, that will enable Honda to steadily execute its electrification strategy leading to the realization of Honda's carbon neutrality goal. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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VisitMalta and Manchester United renew their partnership agreement

August 31, 2022

Valletta, Malta, August 31, 2022 - (SEAPRWire) - VisitMalta will once again be the official Destination Partner of Manchester United as the Malta Tourism Authority and the Club announce they are renewing their partnership agreement with the Club promoting Malta as a tourist destnation to its 1.1 billion followers worldwide. (L to R) Manchester United's Director of Alliances and Partnerships, Ali Edge; Permanent Secretary within the Ministry for Tourism, Anthony Gatt; Minister for Tourism, Hon Clayton Bartolo; Manchester United Legend, Denis Irwin; Malta Tourism Authority CEO, Carlo Micallef; Manchester United's Partnership Performance Director, Liam McManus at Old Trafford following the Press Event Manchester United and Malta have a strong connection, characterised by a long history with Malta proudly hosting the oldest international Manchester United supporters'club. Bryan Robson and Denis Irwin in Pjazza Tritoni, as part of the Legends in Malta Campaign Through this partnership agreement, the VisitMalta brand will benefit from strong exposure during the Club's home matches and digital marketing channels, social media and also on printed media worldwide. The news of the renewal was announced at a special press event held at Old Trafford in Manchester, in the presence of Hon Clayton Bartolo, Minister for Tourism, Mr Anthony Gatt, Permanent Secretary within the Ministry for Tourism, and Mr Carlo Micallef, CEO of the MTA. "Reaffirming VisitMalta as the Official Destination Partner of Manchester United will lead to an increase in visibility and marketing coordination on an unprecedented level for the Maltese Islands not just in Europe but in other long-haul markets such as America, Asia and the Middle East. I am optimistic that this partnership agreement will cement Malta's prospects in establishing itself as a central hub for sports tourism excellence in the years to come," outlined Minister for Tourism Clayton Bartolo. "During the months of the pandemic, the MTA had to think out of the box to maximise the potential of this partnership, in a time when sport worldwide was at a standstill. This was done through various initiatives, of a digital nature, aimed at giving visibility, engagement and exposure to the beauty of the Maltese Islands across Manchester United's fanbase around the world, especially in the Asian region, where Manchester United is recognised as one of the strongest sports clubs. As we go into the next five years of this partnership agreement, we look forward to exploring previously-untapped opportunities to continue maximising on this international partnership," Mr Carlo Micallef, CEO of the Malta Tourism Authority stated. Manchester United's Director of Alliances and Partnerships, Ali Edge, said: "Manchester United and Malta share such a rich history and we are delighted to be continuing our partnership with VisitMalta. "We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved during the first years of the partnership, especially during a time where international travel was restricted, and we look forward to continuing this successful partnership for many years to come." Manchester United's Partnership Performance Director, Liam McManus, said: "Since launching the VisitMalta partnership together we have has successfully provided continual top of mind awareness for Malta as a premium travel destination. This helped to build a strong foundation to ideally position Malta to rebound from a period of disruption and quickly recover post-pandemic." VisitMalta will also continue to encourage Manchester United fans from all over the world to explore the beauty and versatility of the Maltese Islands thanks to specifically-targeted travel offers made available on visitmalta.com. "VisitMalta will be extending the Manchester United experience making it available to up and coming local football players thanks to collaborations with the Manchester United Soccer Schools, building on the experience which we have given to young local footballers last year." MTA CEO Mr Carlo Micallef added. Media contact MALTA TOURISM AUTHORITY Contact: Xiaolong (Monica) Wu Email: xiaolong.wu@visitmalta.com Tel: +356 2291 5257 Website: https://www.visitmalta.com/

ACN Newswire

JCB Contactless Flourishes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with thousands of Concardis merchants welcoming JCB Contactless spend

August 23, 2022

London & Frankfurt, Aug 23, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., has expanded its existing partnership with Concardis, as part of the Nets / Nexi Group one of Europe's leading paytech providers, to enable JCB Contactless acceptance at several thousands of merchants in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Concardis and the entire Nets / Nexi Group together with JCB share a common goal - to make payments simple.Rollout has already begun with merchants with Concardis terminals in the travel and entertainment sectors such as hotels, shopping, and popular restaurants. This acceptance includes JCB Contactless.JCB Contactless enables JCB Cardmembers to perform secure and fast contactless payments, simply by holding their JCB Card or JCB-Card-enabled smartphone or other devices over a point of sale (POS) terminal. JCB Contactless is based on the global chip standard 'EMV(R),' offering a higher level of security.The JCB logo is widely recognised, so when displayed at point-of-sale, brands can differentiate themselves from competitors by offering JCB Cardmembers the option to transact with their payment network of choice, encouraging brand loyalty and repeat custom. JCB is accepted in 150 countries and regions globally, with about 39 million merchant partners, and more than 140 million international Cardmembers, many of whom enjoy spending in bricks and mortar establishments across Europe.Ray Shinzawa, Managing Director, JCB International (Europe) Ltd., comments; "Many of our Cardmembers are avid travelers who would like to maintain the ease of spending they have at home whilst abroad. We have an established partnership with the esteemed Concardis that we are excited to continue. Our expanded collaboration will empower our partners and merchants to offer better, more secure experiences to our loyal Cardmembers."Robert Hoffmann, CEO Concardis and Nets Merchant Services, adds; "Our merchants across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland are looking forward to the return of international travel and welcoming back tourists. Of particular interest are, for example, those from Asia who enjoy travelling throughout Europe. This expanded partnership with JCB will provide our valued merchants with an even more seamless way to accommodate JCB's over 140 million Cardmembers. We expect that this promising venture will continue to contribute to the growth and development of our respective services, providing a better and further reaching offer for existing and future JCB Cardmembers."Note: JCB Contactless is based on global chip standard 'EMV(R),' offering a high level of security. EMV(R) is a registered trademark in the U.S. and other countries and an unregistered trademark elsewhere. The EMV trademark is owned by EMVCo.About JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 39 million merchants around the world. JCB issues cards across various countries and regions internationally with more than 140 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information: www.global.jcb/en/About ConcardisConcardis is a leading provider of digital payment solutions in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. As part of Europe's leading PayTech provider Nets / Nexi Group we have the size, capacity and geographic reach to drive forward the transition to a cashless Europe. Our goal is to help people and businesses of all sizes in transforming the way people make their payments and how businesses accept these payments. By simplifying payments and providing the most innovative and reliable solutions we enable enterprises and financial institutions to provide their customers with a better service, build closer relationships and grow together. More information on the companies is available on the following websites: www.concardis.com, www.nets.eu or www.nexigroup.comContacts:JCB International/EuropeContact: India StoneEmail: istone@jcbeurope.euPhone: +44 020 7087 4754 JCB (Head Office in Japan)Contact: Ayaka NakajimaEmail: jcb-pr@jcb.co.jpPhone: +81 3 5778 8353 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Mitsubishi Corporation: Seven-Member Partnership Commits to Warehouse DX Initiative

July 1, 2022

TOKYO, Jul 1, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - We are pleased to announce that a partnership of seven entities has today agreed to undertake a joint initiative to promote digital transformations (DX) in Japan's warehousing industry. The partnership members are Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), Mitsubishi Corporation LT, Inc. (MCLOGI), UTokyo Innovation Platform Co., Ltd. (UTokyo IPC), Prologis, Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.,* Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc., and Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. Today MC also transferred its own warehouse DX operations to its newly established subsidiary Gaussy Inc. (Gaussy), in which each of the partnership's other six members has acquired a capital interest. The businesses to be undertaken by Gaussy include provision of the warehouse robot subscription service "Roboware," which was launched by MC in 2020, and the warehouse sharing service "WareX." The new subsidiary's aim will be to develop platforms to connect warehouse users and providers in ways that will improve logistics and fulfillment processes across different industries. *Mitsui Fudosan's investment comes via its own venture capital fund, 31 Ventures Global Innovation Fund II. Challenges in the Warehousing Industry Supply chains connecting producers and consumers are made possible through effective combinations of storage- and transportation-based logistics capabilities. Japan's domestic warehousing market is central to those supply chains and worth approximately seven trillion yen; various negative pressures including labor shortages, dependencies on specific individuals for certain jobs and lease agreements have resulted in inflexible inventory capacities, which has in turn contributed to wasteful, inconsistent and burdensome fulfillment practices throughout numerous industries. Other countries, such as the US and China, are facing similar challenges, which has prompted innovators to develop new business models such as self-driving warehouse robots and schemes that allow users to share vacant warehouse spaces. Gaussy's Warehouse DX Services Considering that the "Roboware" subscription service allows anyone, regardless of their background or skills, to use robots to easily manage their warehouse facilities, it presents a viable solution to the labor-shortage and overreliance problems mentioned above. "WareX" is a similarly straightforward system that anyone can use to share available warehouse space, thus addressing the problems of limited or excess capacities. Gaussy will offer customers both of these services, the former (Roboware) of which employs five types of warehouse robots and has already been rolled out in 14 facilities across Japan, and the latter (WareX) of which has more than 1,000 facilities registered on its nationwide system. Large, medium and small enterprises alike have all been taking advantage of "WareX," as it provides them with an efficient way to lease vacant warehouse spaces on a pay-as-you-go basis. Driven by its vision to create new opportunities in logistics, Gaussy is committed to developing flexible mechanisms that will adapt to evolving warehousing needs and cargo volumes. All of its partners look forward to offering fulfillment customers with new and unprecedented options for their businesses.Roboware: https://roboware.ai/WareX: https://warex.ai/ Our Partnership Today, coinciding with MC's transfer of its warehouse DX operations to Gaussy, each of the six other members in our partnership acquired a capital interest in the new company, five through third-party share allotments (UTokyo IPC, Prologis, Mitsui Fudosan, Mitsubishi HC Capital, and Mitsubishi Estate) and one (MCLOGI) through a transfer of Gaussy shares owned by MC. Through this cross-industrial and cross-business partnership between industry and academia, each of our seven entities shall endeavor to create its own solutions to the problems impacting the warehousing sector by bringing to the table its unique assets, including digital technologies, know-how and networks in logistics properties, financial expertise and so on. Partner Comments UTokyo IPCLogistics continues to have an increased impact on business and society, while the logistics industry continues to face various issues, e.g., a surge of just-in-time transport and the labor shortage, to name a few. We are delighted and honored to take part in the cross-sector partnership under which Gaussy, the leading partner with visions and expertise, will address these issues. We look forward to working together for Gaussy's success as well as the acceleration of social transformation through collaboration between multiple stakeholders, including academia. PrologisAs the global leader in logistics real estate, Prologis develops, owns and manages nearly 4,700 logistics facilities in 19 countries around the world. In light of the increasing challenges that our customers are facing, Prologis endeavors to provide solutions beyond the logistics real estate. Through this partnership, we strive to provide further efficiencies by taking advantage of unused warehouse space in addition to providing labor solutions. Moreover, we hope to leverage our global scale to support Gaussy's future global expansion. Mitsui FudosanUnder its Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park (MFLP) brand, Mitsui Fudosan has been engaged in the logistics property business for roughly a decade since its launch in 2012. This partnership will enable us to promote logistics-oriented DX in ways that should help the industry adapt to an evolving society. As a partner to all of our tenants, we look forward to taking on new roles in value creation that connects goods, labor and services in our properties. Mitsubishi HC CapitalMitsubishi HC Capital has been working on solving issues surrounding the logistics sector such as the workforce shortage, and growing environmental impact, with our partners, to create sustainable societies and improve people's quality of life. Mitsubishi HC Capital intends to leverage this partnership to offer Gaussy a set of diverse functions built up through many years of experience, which include both financing and ownership and management of asset. By doing so, we aim to be a valued partner in the new company's aim to meet customer needs with efficient and user-friendly services. Mitsubishi EstateMitsubishi Estate has been working on its own brand of logistics facilities developments called Logicross, which services customers across a wide array of businesses. We are keen to partake in this partnership, not only to construct the facilities, but also to enhance our services' customer-satisfaction rates and work in step with the other members to help identify new logistics solutions. MCLOGIAs a logistics-solutions provider, MCLOGI's business is to optimize its customers' storage-and-distribution operations. This partnership allows us to extend the full breadth of our logistics know-how and planning-and-design functions to Gaussy, which should raise its corporate value and help to develop the solutions needed to enrich society and stimulate economic growth. MCHere at MC, we are proud to have forged value chains in many different industries. In recent years, we have also been pursuing DX projects designed to help address challenges in warehousing, as that sector will be key to enhancing the sustainability of those value chains. Societal challenges cannot be met by one entity acting alone, but the partnership we have entered into today will make those solutions possible and help us to co-create expansive value. This value will also have the potential to boost Gaussy's corporate value, and ultimately help to realize a more affluent and prosperous society. Inquiry Recipient:Mitsubishi CorporationTelephone:+81-3-3210-2171Facsimile:+81-3-5252-7705 Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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NEC Australia to Participate in the Open RAN Pilot Workgroup to Transform Regional Mobile Coverage

June 17, 2022

TOKYO, Jun 17, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Australia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation and a leading Australian ICT solutions and services firm, was selected to participate in Phase One of the Department of Regional New South Wales (DRNSW) Mobile Coverage Project (MCP) Active Sharing Partnership leveraging Open RAN technologies.The NSW Government's Active Sharing Partnership aims to improve mobile coverage where people live and work in rural and regional NSW. The key objectives of the Partnership are to establish fit-for-purpose commercial and delivery model solutions for active sharing, investigate the application of different technical and deployment scenarios, and deliver improved mobile coverage in regional NSW using active sharing solutions.The NSW Government has committed $300 million AUD from the Regional Digital Connectivity program for the Mobile Coverage Project to be delivered across multiple stages. The Stage 1 - Mobile Coverage Project will invest $50 million AUD towards the Active Sharing Partnership's delivery. The Active Sharing Partnership is being delivered in two phases - Phase One (design) and Phase Two (delivery).Eight companies were selected following an RFP that closed in January this year for Phase One of the Active Sharing Partnership. In addition to Open RAN, other active sharing models are being trialed as part of Phase One, including MOCN (Multi-Operator Core Network), MORAN (Multi-Operator Radio Access Network), and Roaming. Under Phase One of the Active Sharing Partnership program, NEC and other key industry players, including MNOs, will collaborate to identify and design Open RAN-based active sharing solutions that could be implemented in Phase Two to address mobile blackspots across regional NSW.Successful participants from Phase One of the program may be invited to submit funding requests to implement active sharing solutions in Phase Two, expected to commence later in 2022. Results from the initial $50 million AUD investment will inform a broader rollout underpinned by the remaining $250 million AUD committed to the program by the NSW Government. Open RAN enables the disaggregation and integration of the RAN components based on open specifications, allowing flexibility to combine best-of-breed components from a diversified supply chain and reduce mobile infrastructure costs."NEC is uniquely positioned as a leading network product and solution provider with extensive expertise and insightful understanding of Open RAN technology's benefits. Capitalizing on our global experiences with operators as well as government-led initiatives such as NeutrORAN in the UK, NEC is pleased to be part of the Active Sharing Partnership initiative as DRNSW closes the digital divide for regional communities," said Krisztian Som, Head of 5G Sales, Asia Pacific at NEC."Network Sharing makes perfect sense as it reduces the need to build additional mobile towers across regional NSW. Regional communities deserve reliable and affordable mobile services. We are committed to trialing innovative approaches to achieve the long-term solutions our rural and regional communities deserve," said Paul Toole, Deputy Premier of NSW.About NEC AustraliaNEC Australia is a leading technology company, delivering a complete portfolio of ICT solutions and services to large enterprise, small business and government organizations. We deliver innovative solutions to help customers gain greater business value from their technology investments.NEC Australia specializes in information and communications technology solutions and services in multi-vendor environments. Solutions and services include: IT applications and solutions development, unified communications, complex communications solutions, network solutions, display solutions, biometrics, research and development services, systems integration and professional, technical and managed services. For more information, visit NEC Australia at au.nec.comAbout NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)