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CGTN: What does a people-centered philosophy mean for China?

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BEIJING, June 19, 2021 — In China’s fight against COVID-19, more than 39 million members of the Communist Party of China (CPC) fought the virus on the frontline while over 13 million volunteers rendered their services at the community level. Nearly 400 of them laid down their lives in the process of saving others.

United as one and determined to save every life at all costs, China has been one of the most successful in containing the virus.

This is one vivid example that demonstrates China’s commitment to a people-centered philosophy.

Rooted in history
Adherence to a people-centered philosophy has been the key to CPC’s success in the past 100 years. From 57 members represented by 13 deputies at the first National Congress in 1921, the CPC has grown into a 91-million-strong entity that governs a country of 1.4 billion people.

Laying the basis of socialism with Chinese characteristics, the CPC led China to overcome obstacles in the way of its development, helping it stand on its feet and grow stronger till it eventually became the world’s second-largest economy.

"People are the creators of history. They are the fundamental force that determines our Party and the country’s future," said Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee.

Commitment to the world
As COVID-19 continues to ravage the world, many countries have restricted grain exports. Resultantly, the number of people facing acute food insecurity hit 155 million last year – the highest in last five years.

However, China is doing its part to ensure global food security by reducing grain imports and moderately increasing the exports of wheat and rice. It also continues to assist other developing countries within the framework of South-South cooperation.

Domestically, China met its poverty alleviation target by the end of 2020, lifting nearly 100 million people out of poverty over the past eight years.

In the next five years, China plans to take a series of measures, such as improving people’s incomes, boosting employment and building a high-quality education system.

"To ensure that the people enjoy a happy life is the ultimate goal of all our work and is an important manifestation of our Party’s fundamental purpose of serving the people wholeheartedly," Xi said.

Xi has constantly urged the CPC members to stay true to the Party’s founding mission, which is to serve the people.

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Senmiao Technology Announces Strategic Cooperation with the Top Online Ride-hailing Platform in China

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Company Continues to Establish Partnerships for its Ride-hailing Expansion Initiatives

CHENGDU, China, June 19, 2021 — Senmiao Technology Limited ("Senmiao") (Nasdaq: AIHS), a financing and servicing company focused on the online ride-hailing industry in China and an operator of its own online ride-sharing platform, today announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with a leading global platform for mobile transportation and local services (its "Partner"). Under the terms of the agreement, Senmiao will collaborate with its Partner to aggregate riders on their platforms. Senmiao has had a longstanding partnership with this Partner related to automobile transaction and related services since November 2018.

Under this cooperation agreement, the Company’s Partner will serve as a ride-hailing order aggregator for Senmiao. Senmiao will receive orders from riders utilizing its Partner’s online ride-hailing applications in certain cities, beginning with Chengdu. Once orders are received by its Partner, they will be distributed to registered drivers on Senmiao’s platform for viewing and acceptance. Senmiao will pay information technology service fees to a technology company cooperating with its Partner for each completed order based on a certain percentage of the value of the order.

Xi Wen, Senmiao’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer stated, "We are thrilled to be collaborating with our long-term partner. Our focus has been on forging partnerships with major players in the space. Since our initial launch in October 2020, Senmiao’s online ride-hailing platform has seen impressive growth as we have expanded into additional cities with plans to launch in other major metropolitan areas where ride-hailing has become increasingly popular as a convenient and affordable mode of transportation. We are pleased to have the support of a major player in the space like our partner and look forward to this expanded partnership."

About Senmiao Technology Limited

Headquartered in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, Senmiao provides automobile transaction and related services including sales of automobiles, facilitation and services for automobile purchase and financing, management, operating lease, guarantee and other automobile transaction services as well as operates its own ride-hailing platform aimed principally at the growing ride-hailing market in Senmiao’s areas of operation in China. For more information about Senmiao, please visit: http://www.senmiaotech.com. The Company routinely provides important information on its website.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements (including those relating to the operation of Senmiao’s ride-hailing platform) are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those detailed from time to time in the Senmiao’s filings with the SEC, and represent Senmiao’s views only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing Senmiao’s views as of any subsequent date. Senmiao undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in events or circumstances. 

For more information, please contact:
At the Company:
Yiye Zhou
Email: edom333@ihongsen.com
Phone: +86 28 6155 4399

Investor Relations:
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Adam Prior, Senior Vice President                                                   Lucy Ma, Associate
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Sidiz announces new offer for top chair models for Amazon Prime Day

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Special Pricing applied to the popular Sidiz T50, T80 and Ringo kids chair.

LOS ANGELES, June 18, 2021 — To meet the rising demand for high-quality home office chairs designed for maximum comfort and support, Sidiz – supplier to General Electric, IBM, Toyota, and Manchester United – is to give discounts on three of its most popular chair models for Amazon Prime Day on June 21-22, 2021.

Sidiz T50
Sidiz T50

In celebration of Amazon Prime Day, the popular and affordable T50, T80 and Sidiz Ringo Kids Chair will have 20% off their regular prices:

  • T50 = $287.20 (from $359)
  • T80 = $559 (from $699)
  • Ringo = $159 (from $199)

Upgrade your work from home setup with the Sidiz T50 & T80

Sidiz is a leading global chair brand. Among its top sellers is their world-renowned Sidiz T50 office chair. Having sold over two million units worldwide, the Sidiz T50 features a sleek modern design with ergonomic features, such as a multi-limited tilting system that allows users to set five different tilting angles.

This allows anyone to find their most comfortable seating position while maintaining good posture, which is a huge benefit if you spend hours at your desk.

But a good chair doesn’t just need to support your spine and torso adequately; it must also look good. And while the default grey option can already boost your desk’s appearance, the T50 also now comes in gorgeous black only for Amazon Prime Day.

A step up from the T50 is the T80. Featuring authentic German design fused with SIDIZ technology, providing a Synchronised Tilting mechanism, with a 4-step multi-limiter that gives users maximum control on tilting angles.

It also has levers to adjust tilting strength on the fly, giving you maximum back and torso support. This is crucial in maintaining the S-curve of the spine, which helps eliminate chronic back pains and other joint problems normally caused by poor posture due to wrong seating position.

Study Support: Ringo Kids Chair

But adults aren’t the only ones who need adequate seating. Kids also need high-quality chairs of their own – Enter the RedDot and IF awarded Ringo kids chair.

Carefully designed for children ages 6 to 13 to encourage healthy sitting habits, The Ringo has a 4-step growing function with an adjustable backrest so you can customize it as your child grows.

For more information about SIDIZ chairs, visit us.sidiz.com 

About SIDIZ

SIDIZ is a South Korea-based company that produces high-quality and well-designed office chairs. Established in 1994, SIDIZ has already expanded way beyond Asia and is now available in 70 countries, including the United States. Its innovative designs focused on maximum comfort and support have won numerous awards such as the RedDot Design Award, IF Design Award, and the Japan Good Design Award.

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Sidiz T80

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Sidiz Ringo

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Happiness Biotech Launched Beta Version Of Happy Buy International, Promoting Cross-border E-Commerce SaaS Services

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NANPING, China, June 18, 2021 — Happiness Biotech Group Limited (the "Company" or Nasdaq: HAPP), an innovative China-based nutraceutical and dietary supplements producer and e-commerce services provider, announced today that the Company launched the beta version of official site of Happy Buy International https://www.happybuy.vip, mainly promoting its cross-border e-commerce SaaS services.

The SaaS system of Happy Buy opens ports for suppliers, marketing promoters and consumers respectively to meet the needs of each party at the same time. For suppliers, they can upload their own products on our platform and set up their own commission schedule for distribution to open up fission sales channels. And the marketing promoters obtain the sales reward by attracting consumers to the products links from our platform and complete the sales through various forms of marketing campaign on the Internet. Under the collaborative operation of the above two means, the products will be displayed in various forms of interaction in front of their interested consumers, and meet the practical needs of consumers in the most vertical and efficient way.

"Since the global economy has been seriously affected by COVID-19,we decided to launch the official site of Happy Buy International and introduce our cross-border e-commerce SaaS services to the world. Happy Buy is expected to provide many employment opportunities for people to start their own businesses at home. They can promote and sell products at home through live streaming, self-made video and graphic, content sharing, etc. Happy Buy also expects to expand channels for the suppliers to sell their products in the current market that has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Company will mainly use TikTok to promote Happy Buy International. In China, the development of e-commerce has entered the era of "Interest E-commerce" led by Douyin (TikTok in China). The consumption mode of e-commerce has evolved from traditional passive search to using content to actively excavate consumption demand. With the experience on Douyin, we have strong confidence in the development of Happy Buy International on TikTok," said Mr. Xuezhu Wang, CEO of the Company.

About Happiness Biotech Group Limited

Headquartered in Nanping, China, Happiness Biotech Group Limited has two business segments: nutraceutical and dietary supplements and e-commerce. The nutrition and dietary supplements business is focusing on the research, development, manufacture and marketing of various products made from Chinese herbal extracts and other ingredients. Over the past 17 years, we have established a product portfolio consisting of 32 PRC National Medical Products Administration registered "Blue-Cap" SKUs of nutraceutical and dietary supplements products. Our e-commerce business focuses on providing e-commerce solutions and services for small and medium-sized enterprises. Our mission for the e-commerce segment is to constantly enable small and medium-sized enterprises to fully leverage the power of e-commerce to grow rapidly. For more information, please visit: www.happ.org.cn

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may, "will, "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following:  the Company’s goals and strategies; the Company’s future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China, the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on our operations and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

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Millennials Continue to Fuel the Explosion of the Smart Home in Southeast Asia

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HANGZHOU, China, June 18, 2021 — Leaders from across the Southeast Asia region gathered together to participate in Tuya Smart’s Global IoT Press Meeting series on Friday. They discussed current trends, industry challenges, and how the industry will create opportunities for growth in the future. Southeast Asia remains one of the fastest-growing regions in terms of technology adoption, with the smart home providing a huge opportunity.


Key players attending the meeting included representatives from top brands and associations such as Ace Hardware Indonesia, Cherry Mobile, Schneider Electric, SCT, and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation. Representatives from Tuya included Ross Luo, the General Manager of Asia Pacific Region and Charles Zhao, the BD Director of Southeast Asia APAC. They discussed the power of the Tuya IoT Cloud Platform and how it has helped to accelerate the industry.

Furthermore, as tech-savvy millennials progress in their careers, begin to purchase homes, and start their families, their appetite for innovative smart home products is insatiable. How can brands meet their demands to keep their families safe? How can brands continue to delight them with voice-controlled, predictive environments powered by connected lighting, HVAC systems, and appliances? And most importantly, how can brands answer this call in a timely fashion—faster than their competitors?

"The Southeast Asia region has tremendous opportunity for growth in the smart home market. Tuya Smart is a leader driving innovation in IoT space, giving it a major role in helping brands bring the technology to the masses. With our motto ‘IoT Made Easy’, we believe in helping brands accelerate their go-to-market strategies, reduce costs, and provide opportunities for category expansion and monetization," said Ross Luo, General Manager of Asia Pacific Region from Tuya Smart.

Adding to that Charles Zhao, BD Director of Southeast Asia at Tuya Smart said, "With the growth of young consumers and increased spending power, the Southeast Asian e-commerce industry is expected to continue to enjoy dividends fueled by this demographic trend. There are lot of key projects in the pipeline for the region and we are proud to partner with various brands and associations within the region so as to help them get ahead of the curve."

During the event, the SMF will sign a Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with Tuya Smart to further strengthen their cooperation in smart business. "With this MOU, SMF member- companies and Singapore manufacturing community will be able to leverage on Tuya Smart’s solutions to assist them in adopting technological solutions that can enable enterprises to grow their businesses," said Douglas Foo, President of SMF. Echoes with the theme, ACE company is also aiming to serve the customers with their Smart Klic brand, building the road map from bulb, to air purifier, IR remote, now to robotic vacuum cleaner and more options ahead to connect every person and every thing.

This year brings together the global IoT industry during the ongoing pandemic and supporting various partners across markets remains a major focus for Tuya, so as to establish the fact that IoT as a technology is beneficial for mass consumers and many industry verticals. With tailor-made solutions for each region, Tuya aims to dig deep into the insights and learnings in many regions and continue to develop the industry in partnership with associations and brands.

At the end of the day, these leaders agreed that the IoT is much more than just connecting devices to the internet. It’s truly about connecting every person with everything to enhance humans’ everyday experiences on Earth.

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WHY THE RED STAR SHINES OVER CHINA: The Surging Xiangjiang River I–The Prime of Life

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BEIJING, June 18, 2021 — A news report by China.org.cn on the early life of Mao Zedong in Changsha: 

To the people of China, Changsha is a city of heroes. Mao Zedong, who saved the Party’s cause several times, spent his youth studying, living and working here. This is also where Mao Zedong Thought was formed.

 

To the people of China, Changsha is a city of heroes. The revolutionary thought from here has inspired generations. Mao Zedong, who saved the Party’s cause several times, spent his youth studying, living and working here. This is also where Mao Zedong Thought was formed. Mao’s early years in Changsha provided inspiration for China’s revolution and the founding of the CPC.

In one of his famous poems -"Changsha-to the tune of Qin Yuan Chun" wrote in 1925, Mao said, "I ask, on this boundless land, who rules over man’s destiny?" At that time, the CPC forged cooperation with the Kuomintang in the Great Revolution (1924-1927).

In January 1925, Mao returned to Hunan from Shanghai and organized several peasant movements. The reactionary warlord, Zhao Hengti was furious with Mao for his actions, and ordered to arrest him.

Under such circumstances, Mao had to leave Changsha for Guangdong. He joined the Great Revolution, organized peasant associations and attended the Peasant Movement Training Institute. Before he left Changsha, he wrote that poem.

The Hunan First Normal University, known as a "Thousand-Year Institution of Higher Learning and Hundred-Year Normal School," was formerly known as Changsha Southern City Academy and founded by Zhang Shi, a famous Neo-Confucianist in the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Mao studied and worked here for eight years from the spring of 1913 to the winter of 1921.

Mao once said in an interview, "I experienced a lot here, at Hunan First Normal University. My political thought began to take shape here. It was also here where I gained my first experience in social action." It is clear that the First Normal University meant a great deal to Mao Zedong.

From 1913 to 1918, during his five and a half years’ study in the university, he studied hard to expand his knowledge, and laid a deep academic foundation. He paid great attention to social practice, conducted investigations in rural areas, sponsored a night school for workers, and successfully organized his very first military action -"Disarming Routed Troops at Houzishi."

Mao was a student of distinction during his time in the Hunan First Normal University. He read plenty of classics in university. His reading notes alone filled many baskets. The tens of thousands of words of annotations and insights fully show his meticulous attitude toward learning and reading. In addition, he advocated the notion of "civilizing one’s spirit but savaging one’s body."

Taking cold showers  is one of Mao’s ways to exercise his body. Mao believed that taking cold baths would firm his will and prepare his body for more important work.

With his profound knowledge, strong physique and broadened horizons, Mao was well-prepared and determined to "transform China and the world". His mental and physical fitness also laid a solid foundation for the arduous Long March later on.

At the same time, Mao met several good teachers while studying in the university. Some of them had acquired deep knowledge, and some were well-versed in both Chinese and Western knowledge, for example, Mr. Yang Changji. Among his teachers, there were those who loved the country and their countrymen, and explored the way to save the country and the people, such as Mr. Xu Teli. Under their influence, Mao aspired to save the country and determined to study hard and strengthen his body.

The Hunan First Normal University cultivated a great leader for China, who saved the country from misery (at that time). The university is a cradle of talent that educated many revolutionaries in China. In 1950, Mao returned to his alma mater and expressed his encouragement and hope to the faculty and students. "To be a teacher of the people, one must first be a pupil of the people," said Mao.

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AiHuiShou International Co. Ltd. Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering

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SHANGHAI, June 18, 2021 — AiHuiShou International Co. Ltd. ("ATRenew" or the "Company"), a leading technology-driven pre-owned consumer electronics transactions and services platform in China, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 16,233,000 American Depositary Shares ("ADSs"), every three ADSs representing two Class A ordinary shares of the Company, at a price to the public of US$14.00 per ADS, for a total offering size of approximately US$227 million, assuming the underwriters do not exercise their option to purchase additional ADSs. The ADSs are expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on June 18, 2021, under the symbol "RERE." The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about June 22, 2021, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

The Company has granted the underwriters an option, exercisable within 30 days from the date of the final prospectus, to purchase up to an aggregate of 2,434,950 additional ADSs at US$14.00 per ADS.

Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C., BofA Securities, Inc., and China Renaissance Securities (Hong Kong) Limited are acting as the joint bookrunners of the offering. Guotai Junan Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, CLSA Limited, Tiger Brokers (NZ) Limited, CMB International Capital Limited, and Futu Inc. are acting as co-managers for the offering.

The Company’s registration statements relating to the offering have has been filed with, and declared effective by, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus forming part of the effective registration statements. A copy of the final prospectus relating to the offering, when available, may be obtained from the following underwriters:

Goldman Sachs & Co L.L.C.
Attention: Prospectus Department
200 West Street
New York, NY 10282-2198
Phone: +1 (866) 471-2526
Email: prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com

BofA Securities, Inc.
Attention: Prospectus Department
NC1-004-03-43
200 North College Street, 3rd Floor
Charlotte, NC 28255-0001
United States of America
Phone: +1 (800) 294-1322
Email: dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com

China Renaissance Securities (Hong Kong) Limited
Attention: Prospectus Department
Units 8107-08, Level 81, International Commerce Centre
1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2287 1686
Email: Guyu@chinarenaissance.com / dl-CRSyndicate@chinarenaissance.com

About AiHuiShou International Co. Ltd.

Headquartered in Shanghai, AiHuiShou International Co. Ltd. operates a leading technology-driven pre-owned consumer electronics transactions and services platform in China under the brand ATRenew. Since its inception in 2011, ATRenew has been on a mission to give a second life to all idle goods, addressing the environmental impact of pre-owned consumer electronics by facilitating recycling and trade-in services, and distributing the devices to prolong their lifecycle. ATRenew’s open platform integrates C2B, B2B, and B2C capabilities to empower its online and offline services. Through its end-to-end coverage of the entire value chain and its proprietary inspection, grading, and pricing technologies, ATRenew sets the standard for China’s pre-owned consumer electronics industry.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "likely to" and similar statements. Among other things, quotations in this announcement, contain forward-looking statements. ATRenew may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about ATRenew‘s beliefs, plans and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: ATRenew‘s strategies; ATRenew‘s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; ATRenew‘s ability to maintain its relationship with major strategic investors; its ability to provide facilitate pre-owned consumer electronics transactions and provide relevant services; its ability to maintain and enhance the recognition and reputation of its brand; general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in ATRenew’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and ATRenew does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

Investor Relations Contact

In China:
AiHuiShou International Co. Ltd.
Investor Relations
Email: ir@aihuishou.com

In the United States:
ICR Inc.
Email: aihuishou@icrinc.com
Tel: +1-212-537-0461

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Acer’s 2021 Spin Series Lands in Malaysia – More Flexibility, More Productivity

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The demands on the notebook PC have also changed a little bit in 2020 and 2021. The role of notebook PCs for work has become more critical than ever. The change in work practices in 2020/2021 also means that like us working from home, notebook PCs needs to be ever ready. Notebook PCs needs to be as flexible as we are, it needs to get us up to speed and working at moments’ notice anywhere in the house, except maybe your bathrooms.

To answer the call of flexible working conditions and demanding productivity, Acer introduced the 2021 version of the Acer Spin 5 and Spin 3. This could tick a lot of your boxes in working from home situations. In fact, it could tick your ‘work from anywhere’ box too.

The Acer Spin series are equipped with 360-degree hinges that turns your laptop into a tablet in seconds. That added flexibility gives you options to work with the tablet in multiple settings and in different modes. You can work comfortably on your couch, your dining table, and even your kitchen counter, if you really need to.

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At 1.2kg, the Acer Spin 5 is not exactly heavy to lug around too. With the thickness of just 14.8mm, you have more space in your bag too. The Acer Spin 3 weighs just 200g heavier and just 1.1mm thicker than the Acer Spin 5, so it is not like you are too compromised with the more budget friendly choice either.

Both the Acer Spin 5 and Spin 3 are Intel Evo platform certified platforms. That also means that they benefit from the power of Intel’s 11th Generation Core i7 (up to) processors with Intel’s Iris Xe Graphics platform. To ensure that the Spin series notebooks can keep up with demands on top of the instant boot, Acer fitted the device with up to 16G of RAM and up to 512GB of speedy SSD storage.

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The Acer Spin 5 gets the benefit of NVMe PCIe Gen 4 slot that boasts double the speed of traditional SSD slots. It also gest a QHD IPS 13.5-inch panel with slim-bezels at 3:2 display ratio for an even more expansive view of Windows 10. The Spin 3 is no slouch either though with a 13.3-inch 2,560 by 1,600 pixels from its multi-touch IPS display. Both notebooks get Acer’s Active Stylus for even more breadth of productivity. Acer also says that the notebooks have battery packs that allows the device to run up to 15 hours.

The Acer Spin 5 and Spin 3 are now available at all Acer official online stores, including Shopee and Lazada. You can also find them at Acer’s authorised dealers nationwide. The Acer Spin 5 will set you back MYR 4,599, while the Acer Spin 3 goes for MYR 3,999. More information on the Acer Spin 5 and Acer Spin 3 can be found on Acer’s website.

Gaming

Pokémon Unite Will Take Gamers To Aeos Island Soon!

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A year ago, the Pokémon Company announced its first foray into the Massively Online Battle Arena (MOBA) genre with the announcement of Pokémon Unite. The MOBA is developed in partnership with Tencent’s TiMi Studios and is one of the first in a slew of new games that expand the diversity of Pokémon game genres. This week, we’re getting a little more detail about the upcoming Pokémon MOBA.

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Source: The Pokémon Company International

Each game in the Pokémon world is unique to a region – Pokémon Unite is no different. The new region, known as the Aeos Island, is the home of Unite. In this region, which is located somewhere in the undiscovered oceanic frontiers of the Pokémon world, players will be meeting familiar monsters but in a completely new environment. Aeos Island is the home of the Unite Battle Committee which oversees the Unite Battle tournaments. Players who come to Aeos Island will be taking part in these battles where they will need to team up with four other Trainers and compete. The competition will see these teams of four go head-to-head to score enough points to win before time runs out. Players will also encounter a new, unique energy called Aeos energy which allows them to evolve their Pokémon in battle.

UK: Pokémon UNITE is coming this summer!

The Aeos Island Unite Battles

Trainers will need to face off in 5-on-5 battles. During these battles, they will need to take down their opponents as well as wild Pokémon to gather Aeos energy. They will then need to deposit this energy in one of the opposing team’s goals. That said, the battles won’t be as straightforward. Each stadium will have its own set of rules which will challenge Trainers. Who knows, you might even encounter some Legendary Pokémon in your battles. Pokémon level up and gain new moves and even evolve during battles. However, unlike other regions, Pokémon in the Aeos Islands revert to Level 1 after each battle.

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Source: The Pokémon Company International

Trainers will come face-to-face in battles that will challenge them. Elite teams will force Trainers to think out of the box for a strategy to win. Communication and teamwork will be the key to success as Trainers take on Unite Battles. Synergise with your team and find your role in your team. While classic Pokémon strengths and weakness don’t exist in Aeos Island, each Pokémon has one of five unique roles and play styles – Attacker, Defender, Speedster, Supporter and All-Rounder – for you to master.

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You start off as a rookie, you will make your way up the ladder from the Beginners Cup to take on the Master Cup. Your ranked battles will be on show for the world to see on the global ranking boards. Trainers will also be able to use Holowear to dress up their Pokémon. Take a snapshot of your Trainer avatar with your Pokemon and use it as your profile picture to show off your unique style.

Pricing & Availability

Pokémon Unite will be free to start. Trainers have the option to purchase additional items, Unite Licenses and more using Aeos Gems. Aeos Gems can be acquired through in-app purchases. However, if that’s not your groove, you can earn Aeos Tickets and Aeos Coins in-game as you progress.

Pokémon Unite will be released on the Nintendo Switch and on mobile. There are plans for cross-platform play but it is unclear if it will be available at launch. The game will be on the Nintendo Switch in July 2021 with the mobile version planned for September 2021.

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Reckitt and Shopee support Filipinos in fight against pandemic with ‘Protection Starts Within’ campaign

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Reckitt’s first multi-brand regional Super Brand Day on Shopee equips shoppers with health, hygiene, and nutrition tips along with exclusive deals

MANILA, Philippines, June 18, 2021  — Reckitt, the global leader in health, hygiene and nutrition, partners with Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan to launch its first "Protection Starts Within" regional initiative held across six markets. This collaboration aims to help families better protect their health and well-being by sharing educational content and tips on health, hygiene and nutrition. It will be launched on 21-23 June as part of Reckitt’s Super Brand Day campaign in the Philippines, where shoppers can also access Reckitt’s wide portfolio of family care essentials on Shopee Mall.

Reckitt and Shopee support Filipinos in fight against pandemic with ‘Protection Starts Within’ campaign
Reckitt and Shopee support Filipinos in fight against pandemic with ‘Protection Starts Within’ campaign

As the battle with COVID-19 persists, families are still placing high importance on upholding strict hygiene standards and ensuring proper nourishment is provided for. In times like this, more are turning to brands they can trust to meet their daily needs. Lysol driven by its "Disinfect to Protect" mission, continues to educate the importance of daily disinfection and make its line of surface disinfectants and multi-action cleaners accessible to its consumers.                     

To meet the growing demand for health, hygiene, and nutrition products online, Reckitt is constantly innovating to ensure that shoppers get the best experience from the brand. The brand will also educate customers about protecting and nourishing the family with Enfagrow A+ Four NuraPro, Lactum 3+6+ and Lysol on Shopee Live. They will also share exclusive product tips and best practices for family protection through an educational microsite. From June 21 – 23, twenty lucky viewers on Shopee livestreams will stand the chance to win P300 off vouchers which they can use as they shop.

Muksitul Islam, ASEAN eCommerce Director at Reckitt, says, "We have seen the tremendous growth of our business online and are committed to serving the needs of customers. Reckitt is proud to partner Shopee in our regional Super Brand Day to reach more consumers across the region and in the Philippines. They can be assured of convenient and quick access to our entire portfolio of well-loved brands including Enfagrow Four, Lactum 3+6+, and Lysol that will help meet their needs. Through Shopee’s engagement tools, our customers can also look forward to learning valuable tips on Reckitt’s products, as well as best practices through a fun and engaging way."

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, says, "We understand that many people are still worried about the pandemic, and more are staying home to shop online for essentials. As part of the 7.7 Mid-Year Sale to give shoppers greater value, we’re glad to partner with Reckitt to provide a wide variety of trusted household brands delivered directly to their home. As e-commerce grows to become an integral part of life, Shopee will continue to work with globally-trusted brands like Reckitt to ensure that shoppers can get convenient access to all that they need."

From 21-23 June, Reckitt will roll out exclusive COVID-19 household protection deals on Shopee Mall, providing shoppers with the best value and deals on their entire portfolio of brands, including:

  • Exclusive Bundle Sets: Reckitt is offering special gifts with purchase on their nutrition essentials to protect and nourish your entire family.
  • Earn more savings with EnfaMama Elite Rewards Loyalty Program: Sign up for free and get 500 points sign-up bonus, member exclusive vouchers and bonus points with every purchase from the official store on Shopee Mall. 

Find out more about Reckitt’s Protection Starts Within campaign here.

Download the Shopee app for free on the App Store or Google Play Store.

About Reckitt

Reckitt is a global leading consumer health, hygiene and nutrition company. Driven by a purpose to build healthier lives and happier homes, Reckitt has operations in over 60 countries. From the foundations of wellness and infant nutrition, to the fundamentals of a hygienic home, our global brands help people live healthier, happier lives.

Reckitt’s unique culture is at the heart of its success. Its drive to achieve, passion to outperform and commitment to quality and scientific excellence are manifested in the work of over 40,000 Reckitt employees worldwide.

About Shopee

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee connects shoppers, brands and sellers across Asia and other fast-growing markets, empowering anyone to buy and sell anywhere and at any time.

Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. It offers a wide product assortment, supported by integrated payments and logistics, as well as popular entertainment features tailored for each market. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.

Shopee is a part of Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), a leading global consumer internet company. In addition to Shopee, Sea’s other core businesses include its digital entertainment arm, Garena, and digital financial services arm, SeaMoney. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology.