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SFC+, the most comprehensive digital marketplace app for global Filipinos, is now available on App Store and Google Play

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Seafood City, the largest Filipino grocerant in North America with 1 million weekly in-store foot traffic, over 400,000 active membership base, and the largest Filipino online and in-store collection of vendor partners, has partnered with leading Filipino brands to launch its one-stop digital marketplace app for global Filipinos in North America, SFC+.

Elewin Rebaya, SFC+ President and CEO
Elewin Rebaya, SFC+ President and CEO

A comprehensive digital marketplace app, SFC+ brings together U.S. and top Filipino brands and services, allowing its members to easily shop for authentic products, pay bills, send remittances, and even invest in the future of their loved ones in the Philippines. 

“SFC+ is a digital hub for Filipinos in North America that gives them exclusive access to U.S. and top Philippine brands, discounts, rewards, and a host of exciting benefits every time they shop, save, earn and pay with Suki Points using the app,” said SFC+ Inc. President and CEO Elewin Rebaya. “We created this app with the goal of reaching and serving more Filipinos globally, as well as to enrich and meet their ever-evolving lifestyle demands.”

Through SFC+, users can seamlessly connect with leading brands like ABS-CBN, the SM Group, Philippine Airlines, SMDC, BDO Unibank, Smart, Globe, East West Bank USA, and BayaniPay, among others, simplifying global transactions and bringing the best of the Philippines to North American shores.

“From purchasing items and services to paying bills and even investing in the future of families and relatives they support, SFC+ will make these experiences rewarding for every global Filipino through our membership program,” said Rebaya, who is also the Executive Vice President of Seafood City.

With every partner brand, SFC+ members enjoy exclusive access, curated deals, discount savings, and Suki Points. SFC+ members further enjoy the privilege of paying with Suki Points for their purchases at any Seafood City store including online.

SFC+ will add more brands to its roster to expand its service offerings to global Filipinos.

Features designed for the global Filipino

Some of the key features of SFC+ include zero-fee remittance, bills pay, and embedded banking services by BayaniPay with East West Bank USA and BDO Unibank; opening of BDO Kabayan Savings in the U.S.; digital shopping for Seafood City locations; discounted iWantTFC subscription; converting Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Miles into Suki Points and vice versa; end-to-end purchase of SMDC condominiums including access to 91 SMDC prime properties while enjoying services from experienced specialists; premium access to thousands of SM brands and outlets through the SM Gift Pass Choice; discounted balikbayan box shipping with LOGO; and direct donations to the ABS-CBN Foundation International and Gawad Kalinga USA.

SFC+ is the official marketing and service partner of SMDC in North America.

“By partnering with SFC+, we are extending our reach to global Filipinos, offering them a seamless platform to invest in the good life, no matter where they are in the world. Through this collaboration, we reaffirm our commitment to building communities that enhance lives and connect people to progress,” said Jessica Sy, SMDC AVP and Head of Corporate Planning and Development.

“We are proud to be part of SFC+ to deliver tailored banking solutions to the Filipino community in the U.S.,” said Parker Shi, Chief Operating Officer of East West Bank USA. “Through this collaboration, we aim to enhance the financial well-being of Filipinos by providing convenient access to essential banking services and exclusive rewards.”

“There’s a thriving community of global Filipinos in North America that we aim to serve strongly and vibrantly through SFC+,” said Talino Venture Studios CEO Winston Damarillo, who also helmed the creation of SFC+. “We didn’t just build an app; we built a home, and its doors will remain open to Filipinos who long to connect and celebrate their Filipino roots wherever they are in the world.”

Discounted Philippine Airlines flights

SFC+ members can now book discounted Philippine Airlines flights and earn Suki Points by using promo codes upon purchase of PAL tickets. For business class purchases, 1,000 Suki Points will be awarded, while 500 Suki Points for economy class.

“We welcome SFC as our latest partner under the Mabuhay Miles program. Our shared values of promoting Filipino culture and tradition have made our partnership truly special and memorable,” said Philippine Airlines President and COO, Stanley Ng. “Surely the Suki Points of SFC+ customers can take them to exciting destinations and even help them fly home once they start redeeming with Mabuhay Miles or convert their Mabuhay Miles into Suki Points,” he added.

Win a condo, free round-trip flights

Everyone who downloads and signs up on SFC+ will get a chance to win a grand prize of an SMDC condominium and round-trip PAL tickets to the Philippines through the Suki Condo Sweepstakes. About 20,000 people who have signed up on SFC+’s waitlist will each receive 1,500 Suki Points while non-waitlisters will each get 1,000 Suki Points. Both may also choose between 15 lbs Calrose rice and a $10 gift card while supplies last.

“Since 1989, millions of Filipinos in the U.S. and Canada have found a home away from home in Seafood City stores,” Rebaya said. “This is our way of giving back to our countrymen who keep on giving. Our ecosystem of benefits is the advantage they unlock once they download the app and become SFC+ members.”

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About Seafood City

Seafood City Supermarket is the largest Filipino grocerant in North America. A de facto community town center or hub for Filipino-North Americans wherever it operates. It is anchored by a full service supermarket, various food service operations, including iconic Philippine brands, plus services and merchants relevant to the lifestyle of the Filipinos in the region. From its humble beginnings in San Diego, California, Seafood City now has numerous operations in the United States and Canada including those in California, Nevada, Texas, Washington, Illinois, Hawaii, Arizona, Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta. The push towards the Midwest and the East Coast is part of its expansion plans.

About Talino

Talino Venture Studios is an award-winning global venture studio for inclusive fintech. Born in the intersection of Silicon Valley and Southeast Asia, Talino Venture Studios is on a mission to bridge financial inclusion for over 1.7 billion people around the world. It uses the successful venture studio model to build repeatable, scalable, and profitable fintechs that empower underserved, underrepresented groups around the world with financial access and mobility. Talino Ventures Studios (talinolabs.com)

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ADP Expands ADP SecurTime to the Philippines

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MANILA, Philippines, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ADP, a global leader in payroll and human capital management solutions, announces the rollout of ADP SecurTime, its cloud-based time and attendance solution, in the Philippines. This rollout aims to streamline payroll and workforce management process capabilities for businesses across the Philippines.

ADP SecurTime, acquired by ADP in 2023, offers robust cloud-based time tracking, attendance management, and workforce management software. It provides businesses with a range of intuitive and insightful features, including:

  • Capture real-time attendance: Utilises biometrics, tablet or mobile phone for real-time tracking
  • Time fraud prevention: Features geo-tagging, geo-fencing, live tracking and alerts
  • Integrated payroll and time: Reduces potential pay inaccuracies and administrative time
  • Centralized dashboard: Offers reports and analytics to identify patterns and discrepancies

“We are proud to introduce ADP SecurTime to the Philippines, empowering businesses with a state-of-the-art time and attendance solution tailored to meet the unique challenges of managing a diverse workforce,” said Jessica Zhang, Senior Vice President of APAC at ADP.

“By integrating our robust payroll solutions with ADP SecurTime, businesses in the Philippines can enhance efficiency and accuracy in workforce management. This powerful combination reduces administrative burdens and saves costs, enabling companies to focus more on strategic growth and employee satisfaction.”

“The rollout also underscores our commitment to supporting businesses with innovative solutions that drive productivity and compliance,” added Zhang.  

ADP provides services to a wide range of businesses and industries, helping organizations manage their payroll, HR, time, tax, and benefits needs. Serving more than one million clients in 140 countries, ADP has the experience and scale to support businesses of all sizes – from small business to global enterprise – across all industries.  

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Toss Securities Expands Global Footprint with Establishment of US Office

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  • Toss Securities establishes its first global office in the U.S., aiming to expand its global presence
  • Kyungsoo (Peter) Kim, the current Head of Finance, will be appointed as the CEO for U.S. entity
  • Seungyeon Kim, CEO of Toss Securities says “The U.S. office will significantly accelerate the company’s business base in the market”

SEOUL, South Korea, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In a strategic bid to extend its global footprint, Toss Securities, a securities firm with the largest data-driven investment platform in South Korea, is set to establish a new corporate office in the United States.

Toss Securities is a subsidiary of the South Korean fintech giant, Viva Republica, which operates the financial super app Toss. Its integrated account service allows customers to conveniently trade multiple financial instruments from one account without installing a separate app.

At a recent board meeting, the company unanimously voted to approve establishing a U.S. office under the name Toss Securities Americas (TSA), which is expected to be established during the second half of this year.

Kyungsoo (Peter) Kim, the current Head of Finance of Toss Securities, will be appointed as the CEO of its new wholly owned subsidiary, TSA. This will allow Toss Securities to bolster relationships with U.S. brokers and partners.

Toss Securities is also actively pursuing various non-financial business opportunities. One of its recent collaborations includes a marketing and partnership agreement with GraniteShares, one of the leading global ETF operators in the U.S. This partnership is part of the company’s efforts to identify and explore potential opportunities for business expansion.

“As a market leader in Korea for U.S. securities trading, it is a clear progression for Toss Securities to expand into the U.S. market,” said Seungyeon Kim, CEO of Toss Securities. “We are already working closely with our partners in the U.S., and this establishment will significantly accelerate our business base in the market.”

Toss Securities, which launched its mobile trading platform in March 2021, has been a trailblazer in the Korean investment industry as the first securities company of the mobile era. As of July 2024, the company has more than 6.1 million customers and over 3.2 million Monthly Active Users (MAU).

About Toss Securities

Toss Securities, a subsidiary company of Viva Republica, which operates the financial super app Toss, launched its customer service in March 2021. As a newly licensed securities company after 13 years, it provides user-centered services with UX/UI optimized for the mobile environment. In particular, it is the first in the industry to introduce an integrated account service that allows customers to conveniently trade multiple financial instruments from one account without installing a separate app, and as of July 2024, more than 6.1 million customers have used Toss Securities. Monthly Active Users (MAU) reach over 3.2 million to date. In addition to real-time overseas decimal stock trading, the company offers a variety of services such as community and customized content and is evolving into a data-driven investment platform.

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Leading Luxury Platform SENSER Expands to the US, Marking a Major Step in Global Strategy

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NEW YORK, June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A new powerhouse in global luxury retail, SENSER, is making its debut in North America. SENSER is one of the most influential luxury shopping platforms and leading force in fashion e-commerce. Currently, the SENSER app serves over 2 million high-net-worth customers, offering an unparalleled luxury fashion experience. In just a few years, SENSER has revolutionized the fashion industry, attracting significant attention and securing substantial funding from various prestigious institutions. Now, SENSER is officially entering the US market, bringing a brand-new luxury shopping experience to American consumers.

In 2023, SENSER announced the appointment of Mr. Francesco Tombolini, the former EVP of ARMANI, the former Digital Director of GUCCI, and the President of CBI, as the Head of SENSER’s Global Advisory Board.

In early 2024, SENSER officially announced its strategic focus on the US market as the next stage of its global expansion, committed to bringing an enhanced fashion consumption experience to American consumers.

INTRAMIRROR LIMITED has launched SENSER, now recognized as one of the world’s leading luxury fashion e-commerce platforms. Known for its exceptional two-stage logistics experience, SENSER ensures top-tier service for fashion enthusiasts globally. The app partners with over 2,500 brand counters across 60 countries, offering a curated selection of more than 500,000 luxury items.

Since its inception, the SENSER app has quickly garnered a loyal user base exceeding 2 million. In its first year alone, SENSER outperformed established e-commerce giants in numerous countries and regions. The app continued its rapid growth throughout 2023, displaying a promising trend of become the premier choice for fashion consumers. This remarkable success is driven by SENSER’s deep integration and meticulous operations within the global luxury supply chain. The app offers a more comprehensive and extensive product ecosystem than its competitors, boasting an unrivaled number of SKUs and exceptional supply chain capabilities.

Additionally, all SENSER products are shipped directly from European boutiques, allowing consumers to purchase their desired items at 30-60% off retail prices while enjoying a VIP-level professional fashion service experience, similar to that of physical stores.

Leveraging its digital supply chain platform, SENSER empowers major overseas fashion department stores and luxury counters with digital capabilities. Driven by technology, it seamlessly brings luxury goods from fashion malls worldwide to the online sphere. It is worth mentioning that SENSER has also established a dynamic logistics tracking system to solve various uncertainties in cross-border transportation. For instance, if an order experiences any delays beyond a predetermined timeframe, the platform will conduct targeted investigations and provide real-time updates to the user, ensuring the reliability and transparency of the logistics experience.

Recognizing the highly personalized nature of luxury consumption, the SENSER app has introduced the role of “online fashion consultants”. The app intelligently matches users with dedicated fashion advisors and provides personalized service throughout the shopping process. These services include pre-ordering the new season styles, custom styling advice, pre-sales product recommendations, global sourcing, international logistics tracking, and customized return and exchange programs. For core users, these “fashion consultants” maintain ongoing relationships, providing tailored support and guidance.

Today, this successful model is set to open a new door to luxury shopping for American consumers.The SENSER app will offer over 500,000 items, including both luxury brands and designer brands at prices ranging from 30% to 70% off US retail prices. This significantly expands consumer choices, allowing both classic enthusiasts and trendsetters to discover their perfect finds.

SENSER is more than just a shopping platform; it is also an advocate of a unique lifestyle. To celebrate the grand opening of the US market, SENSER APP has launched special discounts for new users, covering iconic brands such as Chanel, LV, MiuMiu and Prada. The scale of the event is unprecedented, and hundreds of thousands of items can enjoy subsidized prices, which fully reflects SENSER’s emphasis on the US market.

Authenticity Guarantee and quality assurance remains SENSER’s core value. All its products are carefully selected from European boutiques and are rigorously certified by CCIC before reaching the consumer. This guarantees the authenticity and excellent quality of each luxury item, allowing customers to enjoy the discount price at the same time, but also have the same shopping experience as the physical store – thoughtful and privileged.

SENSER’s expansion into the US marks a significant milestone in its internationalization strategy, injecting fresh vitality into the American luxury market. With highly competitive prices, a diverse selection of fashion items and strict quality control from source to end consumer, SENSER is poised to lead a revolution in luxury consumption. It empowers every consumer in pursuit of a better life to enjoy the allure of global luxury while experiencing a more convenient, secure, and cost-effective shopping experience.

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Hydrexia and NovaAir Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Hydrogen Business Development in India

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NEW DELHI and SHANGHAI, June 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hydrexia Singapore Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hydrexia Holding Limited (Hydrexia), a leading integrated hydrogen solution provider in China, and NovaAir Private Limited (NovaAir), a PAG investee company in India today announced that the two companies have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop the hydrogen market in India. The cooperation is intended to utilize the combined market skills and technologies of both companies to best meet the hydrogen development needs in India.

Under the scope of the MOU, Hydrexia and NovaAir will work closely to jointly explore potential business projects leveraging NovaAir’s local business development capabilities as well as Hydrexia’s technologies and solutions in hydrogen purifications, hydrogen refueling station (HRS) and hydrogen transportation and storage.

The planned cooperation adds significant values to Hydrexia’s fast-growing market expansion in the Asian market following recent successful business initiatives in the region. The cooperation with NovaAir will further reinforce the strong commitment of Hydrexia to serve hydrogen business needs in the region by collaborating with local partners.

“The MOU adds a new dimension to the rapid growth of our business in Asia. We are extremely happy to work with NovaAir to develop the hydrogen market in India,” said George Gan, the Chief Executive Officer of Hydrexia Southeast Asia. “The new venture will also help us to best utilize our hydrogen technology solutions to serve the needs of our customers in India,” Gan added.

“We are happy to have chosen Hydrexia as our partner to develop the hydrogen market locally. Hydrexia has clearly demonstrated its technological competitiveness to address the market needs,” said Gajanan Nabar, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NovaAir. “Our combined market skills and technologies will enable us to best serve the needs of the hydrogen market going forward,” Nabar continued.

Hydrexia has been actively expanding its business operation in the hydrogen markets in Southeast Asian countries where its business has been growing rapidly, having secured strategic partnership, joint venture, and business contracts in 2024. Hydrexia is fully committed to serving the technology and solution needs of its customers globally.

[About NovaAir]

NovaAir is a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality industrial gases. Funded by PAG India, NovaAir brings to the table a unique combination of safety, operational reliability and economic efficiency, while supporting the customers with gases in the manufacturing process.

[About Hydrexia]

Hydrexia Holding Limited is a leading integrated hydrogen technology solution provider in China with global reach. The company specializes in providing technology solutions for hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and end-use applications. Leveraging its solid R&D capabilities and industry-leading technology, Hydrexia aims to effectively address the technology and application needs across the global hydrogen industry value chain.

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AgriFutures growAG launches in New Zealand

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PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — AgriFutures growAG., the Australian agritech innovation platform, today announced its launch in New Zealand.

Agritech New Zealand founder and agritech venture capitalist, Peter Wren-Hilton, said the launch was an exciting opportunity for local industry.

“New Zealand has world-class innovation happening here in agritech, and AgriFutures growAG is an ideal platform to showcase our achievements on the global stage,” he said. “Having worked closely with the AgriFutures growAG team I’ve seen the international audience they’ve built and the wonderful opportunities they’ve facilitated all around the world – it’s exciting to be able to now offer this to companies, researchers and investors here in New Zealand.”

AgriFutures Australia’s General Manager, Global Innovation Networks, Harriet Mellish said the partnership would help connect the New Zealand ecosystem with opportunities in Australia and around the globe including R&D, trials, investments, and commercialisation partnerships.

“In the three years since we launched we’ve supported over NZD$162 million in Startup investment; featured over 3,000 research projects and welcomed visitors from 190 countries,” she said. “We have already worked with some exceptional companies and researchers from New Zealand and I hope that number will rapidly grow now we are formally here.”

Brendan O’Connell, CEO of AgriTech New Zealand, said, “The launch of AgriFutures growAG. in New Zealand is a significant moment for our agritech sector. By connecting our local innovators with international partners, we are opening doors to new opportunities and accelerating the development of cutting-edge solutions for sustainable agriculture.”

There are currently six New Zealand projects live on AgriFutures growAG. seeking research partners, suppliers and investment:

  • Fleecegrow, a wool-waste innovation company researching turning wool-waste into a plant growing media and alternative to rockwool, as well as fertiliser.
  • Map & Zap®, an AI driven early growth stage weed identification and laser-zapping solution that reduces the need for chemical herbicides for controlling weeds.
  • Nanobubble Agritech, an irrigation technology company doubling the productive capacity of water.
  • ProTag, a next generation smart tag for livestock that enables deeper individual animal insights through behaviour analytics and advanced location monitoring technology.
  • SWAMI, an innovative solution that uses acoustic technology to predict and detect surface water build up to improve irrigation management, water efficiency and environmental outcomes.
  • VinEye, a faster, more accurate and more cost-effective solution to identify Grapevine leafroll disease.

The AgriFutures growAG. digital platform is underpinned by an in-person concierge team who facilitate listings of opportunities, and make personal introductions for international cooperation and collaboration. The team regularly travels to international events to promote the platform and showcase investment and partnership opportunities. So far in 2024, the team has been active on the ground in the USA, Netherlands, UK, as well as New Zealand.

AgriFutures growAG. is powered by AgriFutures Australia and funded by the Australian Government.

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Headwolf Tablets Make a Grand Entrance into the Korean Market with Four New Models

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SEOUL, South Korea, May 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Headwolf is set to create a wave of smart technology with the launch of four new tablet models in the Korean market. To celebrate this milestone, we’re offering a limited-time discount on all four models from May 25 to June 25. These new releases include the 8.4-inch Fpad5, 10.1-inch Wpad5, 10.51-inch Hpad5, and 12-inch Hpad6. Each product stands out with its unique design and powerful performance, showcasing Headwolf’s core strengths and providing users with an unprecedented range of experiences and choices.


All four tablets run on the latest Android 14 operating system and have passed Widevine L1 certification, ensuring data security and privacy protection for users.

8.4-inch Fpad5

As the entry-level flagship model, the Fpad5 is equipped with a powerful G99 chip and G57 GPU, 8GB + 8GB DDR4 RAM, and 128GB storage space. This ensures smooth operation of various applications and games. It also supports facial recognition technology for a more convenient unlocking experience. Its lightweight and portable design makes it an ideal choice for use on the go, whether traveling or in daily use.

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10.1-inch Wpad5

Another highly anticipated product is the 10.1-inch Wpad5. It features a 1920*1200 IPS large screen, powered by a T606 CPU, with storage configurations of 4GB + 4GB ROM and 128GB RAM. It supports AC dual-band WiFi (2.4G/5G) for faster and safer transmission speeds. Priced at just 99,000 KRW, it’s an excellent choice for users seeking high cost-performance.

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10.51-inch Hpad5

The mid-range Hpad5 features an 8500mAh large-capacity battery, supporting Type-C 20W fast charging and OTG, ensuring long battery life. It is equipped with four speakers and Smart PA sound effects for an immersive music and video experience. The FHD cameras, with 8MP front and 16MP rear, allow users to capture wonderful moments with ease. Whether for selfies, video calls, or landscape photography, it delivers clear and vivid images. It combines portability with enhanced visual experiences, providing a richer and more convenient entertainment and work experience.

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12-inch Hpad6

The 12-inch Hpad6 stands out with its powerful performance and large screen. It features a robust G99 CPU, 8GB + 12GB DDR4 RAM, and 256GB storage space, meeting the needs of professional users and multitasking. It also supports facial recognition technology, ensuring data security and user privacy. The 8800mAh battery and 2000*1200 FHD high-resolution screen provide a clear and vivid visual experience, making it perfect for work, creation, and entertainment.

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Since entering the Japanese market, Headwolf tablets have seen continuous sales growth and received positive feedback from users. This has laid a solid foundation for Headwolf’s expansion into the Korean market. The availability of Headwolf tablets in Korea marks another milestone in Headwolf’s expansion in Asia. It brings more choices to users and injects new vitality into the smart technology field, opening a new chapter in the Korean market.

About Headwolf

Founded in 2016, Headwolf has been specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of tablets for the past seven years. With a team of industry experts boasting over a decade of experience, Headwolf is committed to crafting high-quality, innovative tablets to meet the needs of customers worldwide. “Our goal is to create unique products that exceed user expectations and enhance their digital lifestyle” said Chris Chen, Founder and CEO of  Headwolf. For more information, please visit our official website: https://www.headwolf.net/.

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bolttech solidifies Japan presence, partners with Back Market

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The launch of the strategic partnership builds on bolttech’s growth momentum in the Japan market

TOKYO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — International insurtech bolttech today announces its partnership in Japan with leading refurbished device marketplace, Back Market. The partnership, which marks one of bolttech’s first commercial launches in the country, will deliver embedded device protection to Back Market’s customers through a seamless online experience.

The jointly created device protection service ‘Back Up’ will provide Back Market’s customers with complimentary data recovery service for damaged phones and dedicated repair, ensuring minimal disruptions to their digital lives and an enhanced user experience. ‘Back Up’ offers comprehensive protection plans covering everyday risks such as breakage, corrosion, and liquid damage to extend the life of customers’ refurbished devices, with concierge services via a one-stop contact centre for added convenience. In turn, the repair services keep devices in circulation and out of landfills for a longer period.

Thibaud Hug de Larauze, Chief Executive Officer, Back Market said, “We set up a dedicated local team in Japan last year when we noticed a growing interest in refurbished smartphones in Asia Pacific, with customers keen to explore the benefits of the circular economy and creative ways to extend the lifespan of their devices. We’re excited to build on this partnership and celebrate the launch of ‘Back Up’ with bolttech in Japan. We hope this gives customers even greater peace of mind that their devices can be further protected against unwanted damage.”

Philip Weiner, Chief Commercial Officer, Asia and Europe, bolttech said, “As one of the leading insurance markets in the world, it’s exciting to see a growth in demand for insurtech solutions as customers in Japan seek more ways to protect the things they value. Back Market is an important partner for bolttech, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate this launch milestone with them.”

Headquartered in Singapore, bolttech is one of the leading embedded insurance and protection ecosystems globally, connecting 700 distribution partners and 230 insurance providers with millions of customers worldwide. bolttech’s first commercial launch in Japan follows its Series B fundraise last year, with lead investor Tokio Marine, Japan’s first insurance company with a 140-year history. The US$246 million funding round is the largest ever Series B for an insurtech.

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Fueled by Growth, Global Fintech Adyen Doubles Down on North American Presence With New 150,000-Square-Foot Office in Downtown San Francisco

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, has signed a new sublease to a 150,000-square-foot office building at 505 Brannan Street. The lease will extend through December 2032, subject to all appropriate regulatory approvals, and Adyen’s offices will span all six floors of the building.

This new office will provide a vibrant commercial and tech hub for the company’s San Francisco team of more than 300 employees. The space is thoughtfully designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and a positive work environment. It is also strategically located in close proximity to many of Adyen’s North American clients that are also based in San Francisco.

“We’re proud to expand our footprint in San Francisco as a dedicated member of the local business community,” said Davi Strazza, president of North America, Adyen. “We’ve been investing in North America for over a decade, and this lease represents our future ambitions and growth in the market. We’re honored to work with so many leading U.S. companies, including McDonald’s, Microsoft, Uber and Etsy, and look forward to bringing our best-in-class fintech platform to even more organizations.”

San Francisco serves as Adyen’s North American headquarters, and the company has significant presences in Chicago, New York and Toronto. As reported in Adyen’s latest half-year results, North America was the company’s fastest growing region, with net revenues up 27% year on year.

Adyen opened its first San Francisco office in 2012 with a diverse, international team and has continued to steadily increase its presence ever since. Recently, Adyen was named as one of Built In’s Best Places to Work in San Francisco.

About Adyen

Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) is the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies. By providing end-to-end payments capabilities, data-driven insights, and financial products in a single global solution, Adyen helps businesses achieve their ambitions faster. With offices around the world, Adyen works with the likes of Meta, Uber, H&M, eBay, and Microsoft. For more information, visit Adyen.com.

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NXCLOUD Announces Strategic Partnership with Zalo to Redefine Global Communication at Mobile World Congress 2024

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BARCELONA, Spain, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — NXCLOUD, a leading innovator of cloud-based communication solutions, announced a groundbreaking partnership with Zalo Cloud, a platform developed by the premier messaging platform popular in Vietnam, Zalo, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona. The announcement at the world’s most influential exhibition for the connectivity industry highlights the significance of the partnership which is aimed to revolutionise customer engagement and facilitate global expansion.

This strategic partnership propels NXCLOUD’s global customer engagement solutions to new heights by leveraging Zalo’s vast Vietnamese user base. This synergistic partnership positions NXCLOUD as the gateway for global enterprises looking to expand into Vietnam, facilitating their access to this market by providing enhanced reach, reliability, and user experience while offering unparalleled service and efficiency.

Throughout the MWC, NXCLOUD will be showcasing its cutting-edge solutions that simplify customer engagement, unify communication channels, and enable companies to tap into new markets to achieve revenue growth. This partnership will see NXCLOUD working closely with Zalo Cloud, the messaging platform’s technological solutions wing in the integration of Zalo Notification Service (ZNS) into its offerings. NXCLOUD will be responsible for deployment, consultancy, and providing direct support to businesses aiming to reach Zalo users, particularly global enterprises that plan to penetrate or expand their operations in the Vietnamese market.

With the ZNS integration, NXCLOUD’s offerings enable businesses to interact with their customers through the messaging platform with ease. This encompasses communications throughout the entire customer journey from the onboarding phase via ZNS Verification Codes and brand awareness messaging, to transaction management via ZNS Transaction, customer care via ZNS Customer Care, and campaign promotions via ZNS Promotion – all in full compliance with local regulations. Further, NXCLOUD’s technical experts offer support to ensure seamless implementation and effective use of omnichannel strategies aimed at expanding brand presence in Vietnam.

“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Zalo Cloud at Mobile World Congress 2024. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in our mission to empower businesses with transformative communication solutions. By combining NXCLOUD’s expertise with Zalo’s messaging platform, we are poised to redefine the global standard for seamless and convenient communication,” said Hunk Huang, Founder of NXCLOUD.

The benefits of NXCLOUD’s integration with ZNS go beyond cost-effective messaging as it offers custom branding and templates for every occasion, and robust ISO/IEC 27001-certified security standards with failover mechanisms that guarantee messages reach their intended recipients.

As a key player in the digital transformation landscape, NXCLOUD is dedicated to empowering businesses worldwide with solutions that connect businesses with their global customers, driving business growth and brand engagement.

For more information, please visit NXCLOUD’s official website: https://www.nxcloud.com
Partnership Email: partner@nxcloud.com

About  NXCLOUD
Singapore-headquartered NXCLOUD offers communication solutions and services that simplify global customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Our robust APIs, zero-code services and unified customer engagement platform streamline communications from messaging to voice calls, eliminating siloed channels, complex integration and limited reach. Serving over 10,000 clients across 185 countries, we have been instrumental in expanding our clients’ business presence globally, quickly and flexibly thus creating new opportunities and revenue growth. To learn more, please visit: https://www.nxcloud.com .

About  Zalo
Zalo is a leading chatting platform with over 75 million active users and more than 2 billion messages sent per day. It is the most popular chatting application OTT in Vietnam – making it the perfect messaging channel for businesses to interact with their customers.

Definition of Zalo Notification Service (ZNS): ZNS is a feature provided by Zalo Cloud, which is a platform developed by Zalo. ZNS enables businesses to send notifications and messages to their customers via the Zalo messaging app from Zalo Official Account of enterprise. It allows businesses to engage with their customers, deliver updates, promotions, and other relevant information in real-time through the Zalo platform. This service helps businesses enhance their communication with customers and improve customer engagement and satisfaction.