Nedbank Banks On African Metaverse

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Nedbank Banks On African Metaverse

As the digital economic voyage into the metaverse starts to accelerate, major players in trade and industry are poised to develop custom experiences in this digitally enhanced world, which is being heralded as the future of ecommerce.

 

Nedbank, one of the largest financial services groups in Africa, has partnered with Africarare (https://Africarare.io/), Africa’s first metaverse, and secured a 12×12 village in Ubuntuland on which to establish its presence as the first African financial services organisation to enter the metaverse.

This forms part of the financial services group’s strategy to lead in digital, go beyond banking, discover new marketing platforms and leverage new technology to better serve its customers and stay at the forefront through forward-thinking solutions.

The Nedbank village with a focus on customer value and services, will contain numerous experiences ranging from virtual gaming, a sports lounge and more.

Nedbank joins global players such as DBS Bank, HSBC, Fidelity Investment and JP Morgan who have partnered with metaverses globally. Africarare, Africa’s first metaverse is highly sought-after by companies and individuals wishing to capitalize on the multiple opportunities presented by the metaverse. The early settlers in Ubuntuland include MTN, World Data Lab, and M&C Saatchi Abel.

“Creating experiences that go beyond banking has always been a focus for Nedbank. Our entry into the metaverse is not merely about having a presence in this space, it’s about meeting the needs of our clients on platforms that resonate with them, while offering an array of touchpoints that continue to demonstrate our commitment to lead in digital,” says Khensani Nobanda, Group Executive for Marketing and Corporate Affairs at Nedbank Group.

Fred Swanepoel, Nedbank’s Chief Information Officer says: “As Nedbank, we want to remain at the forefront of the technologies that will enable the next wave of digital business models, so we’re investing in web 3.0 and the newer open source technologies on which the Metaverse is built. It’s important for us as Nedbank to continue leading and advancing our digitisation journeys which have already yielded excellent results for the Group, and enable Nedbank to engage in the future digital market places, where we believe we will need to meet and serve our clients.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Nedbank into Ubuntuland and look forward to creating positive change with them” said Mic Mann, Co-founder and CEO of Africarare. “By entering the metaverse, this organisation will pave the way for new solutions for Africa and play a role in the future of banking in this exciting world,” he added.

Africarare, Africa’s first metaverse was established to unlock African potential and connect Africa to the global digital economy.

Vivo Launches New V25 5G , V25e With High-Performance

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Vivo Launches New V25 5G , V25e With High-Performance

vivo has unveiled the latest additions to its stylish V series range of devices: V25 5G and V25e, both phones follow-up on the V23 5G and V23e. With superior photography features, the two smartphones have been designed for users who express themselves through video and photography.

 

 

The new V25 5G and V25e will give users the power to embark on a self-expression journey and capture glowing portraits with the phones’ stunning camera capabilities, powered by high-performance, energy-efficient hardware cased in an exquisite body with a glossy aesthetic.

 

The new V25 5G and V25e follow the V series’ heritage to delight every moment with their superior camera capabilities and cutting-edge imaging technology. Both the flagship V25 5G and V25e have 3 rear cameras with a 64MP OIS ultra-sensing camera to minimize blurry shots and support a longer exposure time, creating clearer and brighter images and 4K videos even in dim lighting conditions. The main camera on the V25 5G is supported by an 8MP super wide-angle camera and a 2MP super macro camera whilst the V25e is supported by a 2MP bokeh camera and 2MP macro camera. The V25 5G is equipped with a 50MP eye autofocus selfie front camera whilst the V25e has a 32MP portrait front camera. The phones are fitted with AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. With an eye-catching design, both phones have a Color Changing Fluorite AG Glass covering the rear panel that changes its hue when exposed to UV light, reflecting the dynamic personalities of users. Below their beautiful appearance lies powerful processors with a high energy-efficiency ratio and great capacity. Coupled with the newest cooling technology and fast charging capabilities, they both offer long-lasting and smooth mobile experiences through Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 12.

 

vivo V25 5G – The High-Performing, Innovative and Technologically Advanced Device

 

“vivo V series has always been about being innovative and technologically advanced, while exuding style and encouraging users to create, have fun, and explore. The new V25 5G continues to embody this concept and provide users with fresh tools and features,” said Spark Ni, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at vivo, “vivo understands that users want a smartphone that is aesthetically pleasing and has excellent functional attributes. With the carefully designed new devices, users can capture the best moments in life with their family and friends anywhere, any time with intuitive camera technologies, while expressing their creativity and emotions through the smartphones’ chameleon-like design.”

 

Light up portraits in the night with intuitive imaging technology

 

Equipped with a 64MP OIS ultra-sensing rear camera that boasts upgraded OIS and EIS capabilities and an 8MP wide-angle camera, V25 5G delivers an excellent imaging experience and allows users to capture high-quality, super-wide shots and 4K videos with ease.

 

 

Clear selfies powered by auto-focus capability and leading AI algorithms

 

Clarity is a key consideration and an ever-growing demand for users when it comes to taking great selfies and videos. Therefore, V25 5G has a 50MP front camera with eye autofocus capabilities, enabling users to take clear images and videos any time of the day or night. In addition, the front camera is equipped with AI HD Algorithm that optimizes sharpness.

 

Easy and fun video filming experience with style

 

The front camera of V25 5G has the Hybrid Image Stabilization (OIS+EIS) feature which makes video shooting clearer and more stable. Furthermore, the Natural Portrait video mode enhances overall skin texture and clarity.

 

V25 5G also comes with a new Vlog Movie feature that improves the filming experience with video templates and tutorials to guide users on how to shoot in different scenarios, such as night, food, city and more, as well as an upgraded Multi-Style Portrait feature in both front and rear cameras that provides fun filters, enhancing the video experience. The Multi-Style Portrait feature also allows users to unleash their creativity with the Motion Blur effect, a new style which innovatively separates people from the background for a better portrait creation experience.

 

 

Spark creativity and fun through innovative, chameleon-like design 

 

V25 5G has a thin 2.5D body that is 7.79mm. The lightweight and slim body make the device a comfortable fit in the hands of users. To ensure the phones stand out, vivo incorporated vivid colours into its newest models. V25 5G is decked out in Aquamarine Blue and Diamond Black.

 

In addition, vivo designed the smartphones to spark creativity and fun in users with the revolutionary Color Changing Fluorite AG Glass, which enables the rear panel of the devices to display different colours at different angles when exposed to UV light. The Aquamarine Blue edition of V25 5G switches from ocean blue to bluish green.

 

Powered by energy-efficient and high-performance chipsets

 

The new V25 5G delivers robust performance and high-power efficiency to support various daily uses of its users. V25 5G features a MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor with a high energy-efficiency ratio and 8GB RAM + 8GB extended RAM, enabling users to seamlessly play demanding games and multitask across various apps. V25 5G supports 44W FlashCharge that can recharge the 4500mAh battery cell from 0% to 61% in 30 minutes .

 

vivo V25e – The Intuitive Device Equipped with Cutting-Edge Camera Technologies

 

“The new V25e adheres to V series’ heritage of innovation and style with intuitive technologies,” said Spark Ni, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at vivo. “At vivo, we strive to spark creativity and joy around the world, while understanding the needs of smartphone users in different markets. V25e comes with cutting-edge camera technologies, a color-changing rear panel, and strong capabilities that deliver robust performance. The state-of-the-art smartphone offers must-have features at great value for money.”

 

Capture stunning night portraits with cutting-edge camera technologies

 

The 64MP HD main rear camera offers large 1.4μm pixels by combining four pixels into one, delivering excellent sensitivity and superb clarity. This cutting-edge technology offers brilliant light sensitivity to ensure that users can capture clearer images and 4K videos in impressive detail in different low-light conditions.

 

Coupled with the upgraded Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) capabilities, the camera intuitively minimizes blurry shots caused by shaking, making it easier for users to capture HD portraits, especially at night. The rear camera also features the Bokeh Flare Portrait algorithm which helps produce gorgeous portraits at night and provides different effects, turning background light sources into interesting shapes such as hearts, butterflies, and cherry blossoms, adding more fun elements to photos.

 

The 32MP portrait front camera with the upgraded Natural HD Portrait feature allows users to take high-quality selfies and has different face beautification options which intelligently enhance the overall texture, clarity, and naturalness of selfies.

 

Improved filming and vlogging experience 

 

The rear cameras of V25e use a Hybrid Image Stabilization technique that combines Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) capabilities to help produce clear videos even when the camera is shaking, allowing users to record videos with vivid details.

 

V25e also has a new Vlog Movie feature that enhances the filming experience with video templates such as the V25 5G. To further improve the vlogging experience, V25e comes with a new Dual-View Video feature that enables users to use the front and rear cameras simultaneously to record on an adjustable split screen.

 

Premium look with a sleek design and color-changing rear panel  

Similar to the V25 5G, the V25e comes in two colors, Sunrise Gold and Diamond Black. V25e has a slim 7.79mm 2.5D body with a textured flat frame, and it only weighs 183g. The sleek design gives it a premium look and feel, while the device is also easy for users to hold when texting, taking photos or gaming. V25e also features the revolutionary Color Changing Fluorite AG Glass on its rear panel, which enables the device to display different colors at different angles when exposed to UV light. The rear panel on the Sunrise Gold edition changes from gold to reddish-orange under UV light.

 

Highly energy-efficient chip and long-lasting battery 

 

Equipped with MediaTek Helio G99 chipset built on the highly efficient TSMC N6 (6nm-class) chip production process, the V25e offers one of the best 4G processors in the market. V25e is exceptionally power-efficient and can support a 90Hz refresh rate display, smooth streaming, and various features. The MediaTek HyperEngine 2.0 Lite game engine that comes with the chipset also allows for a smooth gaming experience with stable performance, faster response and reliable connection.

 

V25e supports 44W FlashCharge powered by Super Charge Pump that enables an energy conversion efficiency rate as high as 97.5%, and it can recharge the high-density 4500mAh battery cell from 0% to 58% in 30 minutes . Coupled with the Smart Charging Engine which minimizes battery loss during charging and reduces the heat generated by fast charging, the battery life is extended by up to 25%.

 

In addition, V25e offers up to 128GB of storage capacity and supports up to 1TB of memory expansion, allowing users to store a large number of HD photos and videos and apps.

 

Pricing and availability

 

Starting today, both the V25 5G and V25e are available at major retailers and telecommunications partners and at the price of NGN269,900 for V25 5G and NGN199,900 for the V25e.

 

Green Tech Start-Ups Through To Investment-Pitch Finals

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Green Tech Start-Ups Through To Investment-Pitch Finals

The Green Energy Africa Summit (GEAS) has announced the finalists of the Energy Investment Village, a selection of the most compelling local clean-tech projects, who will have the chance to pitch to energy leaders holding potential investments worth more than $100 billion.

The Energy Investment Village is a partnership with the Saldanha Bay Innovation Campus (SBIC), an initiative of Freeport Saldanha, and advisory firm the Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability (RIIS).

The finalists were chosen from a field of entrepreneurs and start-ups and will have the chance to present to potential investors at a pitching event in October during the GEAS. In preparation for the event, the finalists will be invited to a focused training session to get them pitch perfect.

“The pitching event allows investors, entrepreneurs and start-ups to find one another,” says Freeport Saldanha CEO Kaashifah Beukes. “There are compelling, innovative and investment-ready clean energy initiatives out there, which can deliver attractive returns. So it’s a win-win for all industry players.”

The 10 Energy Investment Village finalists are:

HydroFuel Solutions

An SA-based renewable energy company developing commercially viable green hydrogen production projects via plasma waste gasification and electrolysis. www.HydroFuels.co.za

SeaH4

A start-up developing biofuels based on algae, as a carbon-free alternative to fossil fuels, initially by producing bioLNG as bunker fuel. www.SeaH4.co.za

Impact-free Water

A South African company that has designed and patented a wave-energy pump, to provide seawater for electricity-free desalination, mariculture and power production. www.ImpactFreeWater.com

Keren Energy

One of South Africa’s first green hydrogen projects, a fully permitted project site in Vanrhynsdorp, Western Cape, using a 100KW photovoltaic solar system to produce green hydrogen. https://KerenEnergy.co.za

SlideLuvre

A start-up that has developed unique, double-sided solar slats that generate energy even when shaded, using high-efficiency solar cells to boost morning and afternoon generation. www.SlideLuvre.com

Brayfoil Technologies

A company designing turbine blades that change shape to reduce loads, enabling larger, more efficient, more reliable and affordable devices that also last longer. www.Brayfoil.com

PWK Waste Management and Recycling

A company providing efficient, cost-effective waste-management solutions, by collecting recyclable waste, including used oil from informal motor mechanics. www.facebook.com/PWKWaste

Oceanergy

Developer of Kite Fuel Ship technology, a ship-based mobile wind power plant, to harvest wind energy on the open ocean, with integrated H2 conversion and storage. www.Oceanergy.com

Atlanthia

A project using solar, wind and battery storage to supply electricity for hydrogen electrolysis, desalination, air separation and green ammonia processes.

Zimi Charge

An initiative using an app to connect people, their cars, and charging stations, with 100% renewable energy procured from energy trading partners. www.ZimiCharge.com

“Green Energy Africa Summit is all about connecting South Africa’s growing demand for innovative green energy with workable, bankable, local solutions,” said Paul Sinclair, GEAS Vice President, Energy. “The Energy Investment Village helps facilitate this, and ensures good, viable ideas are not left behind.”

OPPO joins the FIDO Alliance, accelerating the arrival of a new era of passwordless sign-ins

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The replacement of traditional password-based authentication mechanisms with leading passwordless technology will allow OPPO users to benefit from faster, more convenient, and more secure logins across different accounts, services, and platforms.

SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach – 22 September 2022 – OPPO announced today that it had joined the FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Alliance, an open industry association with a mission to develop authentication standards that reduce the world’s over-reliance on passwords. As a member of the Alliance, OPPO will support the development and implementation of the latest FIDO standards for passwordless logins, utilizing basic public passkey cryptography and the protocols defined by FIDO to provide users with a fast, user-friendly, and secure sign-in experiences across services. OPPO will also work closely with other members of the Alliance to develop and promote FIDO Authentication certifications to mitigate the overreliance on password-only logins within different services.

HEREL Partners Africa Creative Market To Empower African Creatives

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HEREL Partners Africa Creative Market To Empower African Creatives

HEREL, a premium real estate development and investment company, partnered with the Africa Creative Market Global for the Africa Creative Market, which was held in September 2022.

 

According to HEREL, this partnership has allowed them to upscale and upskill creative entrepreneurs by positively impacting them with the skills they require to thrive. Creatives were able to physically access opportunities, display their craft, and attend the most enlightening panel sessions kudos to Africa Creative Market.

At the core of our existence is making a positive difference in lives, spaces, and the economy. Being a very young and versatile team, we have recently been exploring ways to make an impact on the lives of youths. Creating the HEREL Circle, a network of young professionals who come together to network, sell real estate, and make EXTRA money, all while enjoying special benefits, was done in reference to this. Olaposi Lawore Managing Director, HEREL, stated, “Partnering with ACM is a major achievement for us because we were able to have an impact on young creatives.’’ He added.

Speaking during a panel session, Deola Aromiwura, Executive Director, Marketing and Partnerships, HEREL, highlighted the various tactics required to develop a creative brand and how marketing affects our way of life. She adviced creatives on how to market and brand their businesses. Other knowledgeable panelists included, Dupe Sanni, Agbons Igiwe, and Mabel Adenusi Adeyeye.

“We also have spaces that help creatives express and show off their creativity. Boardroom apartments is a HEREL development that has 13 accommodations, a spa, rooftop restaurant, a café, meeting rooms, and an in-dining lounge located in the heart of Lekki’’ said Deola Aromiwura.

Concluding, Olaposi Lawore said: “Empowering individuals with the resources and spaces they need to achieve their goals is at the heart of what we do as a firm.” As a result, this partnership was an excellent fit to assist us in providing young creatives with the necessary structure and tools for growing Africa’s creative economy.

The 2022 “The Glory of the Centennial NTNU, a century of Taiwanese Design History” Exhibition has officially launched

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TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 22 September 2022 – “The Glory of the Centennial NTNU, A century of Taiwanese Design History”, a commemorative significance exhibition organized by the department of Design to honor the centennial of National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU). The opening ceremony was held remarkably on September 7th at the Taiwan Design Corner. Relevant documents, historical materials and the progression of art design creation were displayed in the exhibition. In addition to that, Daji Culture contributed numerous valuable Taiwanese historical materials to reveal the design development in the past century.

Marginal Positive Performance In Local Bourse

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Marginal Positive Performance In Local Bourse

At the end of yesterday’s trading session, the Nigerian All Share Index closed in the green, rising by 0.01% to close at 49,445.31 points.

The performance was due to selloffs in bellwether stocks such as FBNH (+5.00%) and ZENITHBANK (+0.25%). Consequently, the YTD return increased to 15.75% as market capitalisation rose by ₦3.22 billion to close at ₦26.67 trillion.

The sectoral performance marginally weakened as three of the five indices under coverage declined. The Oil & Gas index, the biggest loser, declined by 2.30% on TOTAL (-9.98%). The Consumer Goods and Industrial indices followed suit, falling by 0.05% and 0.01% on HONYFLOUR (-8.13%) and CUTIX (-6.98%) respectively. Conversely, the Banking and Insurance indices, the gainers, rose by 0.22% and 0.15% on FBNH (+5.00%) and LINKASSURE (+4.35%) respectively.

Investors’ sentiment weakened as the market breadth declined to 0.79x from 1.10x. This was illustrated by the advance of 11 stocks, led by RTBRISCOE (+10.00%) and FBNH (+5.00%) and the decline of 14 stocks, led by TOTAL (-9.98%) and LEARNAFRCA (-9.71%). Activity level strengthened as the total volume and value improved by 119.07% and 61.72% as investors exchanged about 147.59mn units of shares worth over ₦2.39bn.

We expect positive sentiment to persist in the next trading session as the equities market still presents decent opportunities for investors chasing positive real returns on investments.

Fixed Income

There was quiet outing across the bond yield curve as all four bond yields under coverage closed flat. The yields on the FGN-APR-2023, FGN-MAR-2024, FGN-JAN-2026 and FGN-JUL-2030 remained unchanged at 6.14%, 11.03%, 12.77% and 12.81% respectively.

The Treasury bill yields for the 91, 182 and 364-day papers closed flat at 11.48%, 5.52% and 6.76% respectively.

 We expect market activity to be influenced by the liquidity levels in the financial system.

MARKET SNAPSHOT

  • Marginal Positive Performance in the Local Bourse, NGX ASI Gains 1bp
  • Quiet Activity across the Bond Yield Curve
  • Negative Performance in Global Stocks
  • Negative Performance in the Commodities Market
  • Positive Performance in African Stocks

MIMS Announces Strategic Collaboration with Syneos Health Communications to Enhance Digitally-Enabled Solutions

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 22 September 2022 – MIMS, the largest multi-channel provider of drug information, medical communications, events management and marketing services in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region – today announced a strategic collaboration with Syneos Health Communications – the portfolio of Syneos Health® agencies designed to deliver insights-driven integrated communications spanning advertising, public relations, patient advocacy, medical communications, managed markets, omnichannel, naming and branding. Together, both companies will build scalable, purpose-built teams that partner across disciplines and geographies to accelerate customer performance.

“This collaboration complements each company’s geographical footprint to ensure the voice of APAC is heard in any global assignment,” said Victor Wright, President, Medical Marketing Strategic Unit, MIMS. “By tapping into Syneos Health Communications’ expertise and capabilities, we can offer new solutions that enable clients to further drive their commercial success.”

For more than 50 years, MIMS has been a trusted medical knowledge source dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals. MIMS has deep and diverse expertise in the medical marketing space – from data-driven marketing and events management to scientific strategy and digital medication safety solutions. Today, MIMS is present in 16 markets across APAC and over two million healthcare professionals subscribe to its drug and resource portal, inclusive of both digital and print publications.

“This is an exciting chapter in our global growth strategy and strengthens our position as a leading multi-dimensional, full-service communications powerhouse,” said Ian Dorrian, President, Syneos Health Communications Europe. “Already operating in the US, South America, India and Europe, our collaboration with MIMS will advance our deep medical affairs, clinical and commercial deployment footprints in APAC by adding a variety of comprehensive regional communications disciplines.”

Syneos Health Communications is the only healthcare communications network that is part of a company on the frontlines of healthcare, with a clear view into the everyday complexities of life and health. As part of Syneos Health® (Nasdaq:SYNH), its agencies – consisting of leading brands and experts in advertising, branding, public relations, managed markets and medical communications – are engaged in every point of influence in health, providing real-world insight into markets and audiences in ways that no other partner could.

Hashtag: #MIMS #SyneosHealthCommunications #partnerships #AsiaPacific #medicalcommunications #healthcare #pharmaceuticalmarketing #healthcaremultichannel #medicalnews

About MIMS: Empowering Healthcare Communities to Improve Patient Outcomes

MIMS is Asia’s largest multi-channel provider of drug information, medical communications, events management and marketing services. Established in 1963, our work empowers healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes by facilitating knowledge exchange and better decision- making. Today, MIMS is present in 16 markets across Asia Pacific with over two million healthcare professional subscribers to our drug & resource portal, digital and print publications.

Combining healthcare communications expertise with our established networks and presence in the Asian healthcare community, we enable clients to engage their stakeholders in meaningful dialogue through a range of medical and marketing communications services.

MIMS has offices in the following Asia markets:
Singapore (headquarters), Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea; Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE, Vietnam

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About Syneos Health Communications: At the Heart of Health

Syneos Health Communications is a purpose-built portfolio of innovative health-first, health-only advertising, branding, medical communications, market access and public relations agencies. We are fiercely focused on creating platforms that allow our customers to bring life-changing healthcare solutions to the world. We are an unrivaled community—powered by 29,000 clinical and commercial minds across Syneos Health®—that operates at the intersection of health, technology, and creativity. By harnessing data and behavioral sciences, we get to deeper, more actionable insights that drive behavior change.

Our agencies include Addison Whitney, Biosector 2, Cadent Medical Communications, Chamberlain Healthcare Public Relations, Chandler Chicco Agency, GSW, Litmus, Genicos and Spherico Managed Markets Communications. We work as scalable, collaborative teams that partner across disciplines and geographies to deliver integrated communications strategies that accelerate brand performance.

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Medtronic Ranked One of 2022 Best Workplaces in Asia™

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SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 22 September 2022 – Medtronic has been ranked fifth in the 2022 Best Workplaces in Asia list by Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture. This is a significant improvement of six places from 2021. This recognition is based on confidential survey data assessing employee experiences of trust, innovation, company values, leadership, and an inclusive workplace.

“Our people are our greatest strength, and we are glad that our employees feel proud to be part of Medtronic. This recognition means so much to us as it was based on the valuable feedback of our employees. Medtronic’s mission, created more than 60 years ago, highlights our commitment to recognize the personal worth of all employees. We celebrate our people who always go above and beyond and take great pride in their work,” said Neil Chalker, Vice President, Human Resources, Medtronic APAC.

According to Great Place to Work data, 88% of employees at the Best Workplaces in Asia on average reported having a positive employee experience. For the average global workforce, only 55% of workers report a similarly positive experience.

Being ranked amongst Asia’s top 5 best workplaces is the jewel in the crown for Medtronic. The company has also been certified as a Great Place to Work® organization across 13 APAC countries that it has presence in, including Australia, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam.

“At Medtronic, we believe in giving our employees a purpose, a voice and support to reach their full potential. I’m very proud that Medtronic has been ranked best workplace amongst Asia’s top MNCs and equally glad that our Singapore office has been certified as a Great Place to Work® organization for the third time in a row. This ranking is testament to how we are continuously engineering the extraordinary to bring about an inclusive and equitable culture in which all employees can reach their potential and maximize our collective impact to the patients we support,” said Jennifer Cho, Vice President & Managing Director, Medtronic Singapore & Malaysia.

“Congratulations to the Best Workplaces in Asia for putting the well-being of their employees first,” said Michael C. Bush, Global CEO of Great Place to Work. “During an incredibly challenging time for the region, these companies created equitable workplaces by providing flexibility and supporting their employees through strife. The Best Workplaces in Asia embody the mission of Great Place to Work and are indeed making work great For All.”

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2022 Taitung Blue Ocean Daily— Reinvigorating the 4 major sea leisure destinations to create oceanic life amidst our slow economy

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TAITUNG COUNTY, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 21 September 2022 – This year, the Taitung County Government has launched a new sea leisure brand—Blue Ocean Daily. On September 17, an opening ceremony was held on Shan Yuan Beach which was graced by elders from the Fulafulangan Amis tribe and Kimokeo Foundation of Hawaii—the international Austronesian maritime culture organization was invited to Taiwan for the first time. The tribesmen brought their unique tribal rituals and blessed the commencement of the event. Sand sculptors were also invited to take Taitung’s four major marine recreational sites and projects like “Shanyuan Bay: South Island”, “Cultural Outrigger Canoe”, “Jinzun SUP”, “Fluvial Lake Canoe”, “Green Island Deep Diving” as the theme to carve sand sculptures onsite. The attendants of the ceremony, with their oars, held an oar sticking ceremony which officially announced the beginning of the 2022 Taitung Blue Ocean Daily.

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