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QueryPie, the data governance platform, becomes Okta Integration Network partner in Korea

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SEOUL, South Korea, June 4, 2021 — QueryPie, the data governance platform, now has verified integration with Okta and is available through the Okta Integration Network (OIN), for the first time in Korea. By enabling technical partnerships in addition to its affiliation with Okta’s OIN Network, QueryPie intends to highlight more successful customer use cases in the future. QueryPie is a member of Born2Global Centre.

QueryPie and Okta CI
QueryPie and Okta CI

"As Okta increases momentum with its partner network across Asia, we are thrilled to partner with QueryPie and extend our reach locally. Together with QueryPie as part of Okta Integration Network, businesses will be able to seamlessly tap into Okta’s tools for simplifying the digital workflow," said Matthew Paull, Okta’s Director of Regional Alliances for Asia Pacific.

The Okta Integration Network is a part of Okta’s partner ecosystem, enabling secure access to third-party services with SaaS applications integrations. QueryPie supports SAML-based authentication through Okta’s partner ecosystem. Okta’s account management service makes it simple for organizations to access QueryPie’s services.

Developed by a team of database experts at CHEQUER, QueryPie is an advanced data governance solution that makes it simple to manage scattered data sources and security policies in a single place. QueryPie provides data governance within the organization by delivering user-specific data access management and auditing through a web-based solution. In response to the increasing regulations and compliance on data, companies such as Kakao and Yanolja adopted QueryPie to enhance security policy and comply with laws such as PCI-DSS.

"We’re thrilled to become a part of the Okta Integration Network," said Brant Hwang, CEO of CHEQUER. "Today, a lot of data teams struggle to manage data since data sources are scattered everywhere, which makes it hard to follow up on who owns and uses them, where data goes, and how they’re being used. We offer streamlined access control and privacy solutions that seamlessly integrate with existing data environments, including Okta’s identity provider system. We are currently working to leverage this opportunity to broaden QueryPie’s user base in Korea to include both startups and enterprises and produce tangible results for both platforms by connecting Okta to clients interested in simplifying their digital transformation workflow – Identity provider service or data governance."

Okta is the leading independent identity provider. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With more than 7,000 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta provides simple and secure access to people and organizations everywhere, giving them the confidence to reach their full potential.

For more detailed information on QueryPie, visit https://www.querypie.com.

About QueryPie

QueryPie (www.querypie.com) is a centralized platform to manage scattered data sources and security policies all in one place. With the all-in-one solution, data teams can now simplify data privacy regulations while streamlining access management and increasing security. QueryPie enables organizations to prepare for compliance frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA by enforcing policies from one place.

About Okta

Okta (www.okta.com) is the leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With over 7,000 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta customers can easily and securely use the best technologies for their business. More than 10,650 organizations, including JetBlue, Nordstrom, Slack, T-Mobile, Takeda, Teach for America and Twilio, trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers.

About Born2Global Centre

Born2Global Centre (www.born2global.com) is a full-cycle service platform for global expansion. Since its inception in 2013, Born2Global has been setting the standard for a successful startup ecosystem as the main Korean government agency under the Ministry of Science and ICT. Born2Global has expanded and transformed startups to be engaged, equipped and connected with the global market.

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RS Components extends global franchise agreement with STMicroelectronics

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RS will augment ST product lines stock and provide regular ST technology updates on its DesignSpark platform

SHANGHAI, May 24, 2021 — RS Components (RS), a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE: ECM), a global omni-channel solution partner for industrial customers and suppliers, has significantly extended the scope of its supply chain agreement with STMicroelectronics (ST), a world leader in semiconductor design and manufacturing.

STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics

This new phase in the relationship between the two companies will result in a substantial increase in the breadth and volume of ST products stocked by RS. ST will also feature regularly on the award-winning DesignSpark online engineering hub.

"RS has been very successful in building up a vibrant international engineering community around its DesignSpark platform and we see real value at ST in future involvement as part of this franchise agreement," said Frank Wolinski, EMEA VP, Head of Channel Sales at ST. "The complex nature of modern electronic engineering projects calls for more in-depth technical support. By extending access to a broader portfolio of ST products through DesignSpark, engineers can better utilize the resources they need to complete their projects more quickly and to achieve better results."

"ST is one of the world’s foremost innovators in semiconductor technologies and leads the industry in areas such as power electronics, IoT, automotive, smart homes, and artificial intelligence," said Andy Keenan, VP Global Product and Supplier Management for Electronics at RS. "Providing our customers with access to a more expansive array of ST products is certain to benefit their development work. Combining this with contributions to the multifaceted online technical programs that we offer via DesignSpark will be another huge plus point."

For information about the full range of products now stocked by RS, visit https://rsonline.cn/web/b/stmicroelectronics/.

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Nota joins NVIDIA Metropolis Partner Program

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SEOUL, South Korea, May 14, 2021 — Nota, a provider of automatic AI compression platforms, today announced it has joined the NVIDIA Metropolis Partner Program. The program is designed to nurture and bring to market a new generation of applications and solutions that make the world’s most important spaces and operations safer and more efficient with advances in AI vision.

Nota joins NVIDIA Metropolis Partner Program
Nota joins NVIDIA Metropolis Partner Program

Nota has developed a real-time traffic control solution at Pyeongtaek, South Korea, which positively impacts drivers’ daily lives, ensures pedestrian safety and saves social costs caused by traffic congestion. The On-device Intelligent Traffic Signal Control Technology developed by Nota uses object detection technology to identify the traffic volume and queues, shares data to analyze the degree of congestion, and accordingly provide adequate traffic signal controls at the intersections.

NVIDIA Metropolis makes it easier and more cost effective for enterprises, governments, and integration partners to leverage world-class AI-enabled solutions to improve critical operational efficiency and safety problems. The Metropolis ecosystem contains a large and growing breadth of partners who are investing in the most advanced AI techniques, most efficient deployment platforms, and use an enterprise-class approach to their solutions. Partners have the opportunity to gain early access to NVIDIA platform updates to further enhance and accelerate their AI application development efforts. Further, the program offers the opportunity for partners to collaborate with industry-leading experts and other AI-driven organizations.

Nota is making roadways safer and more efficient by integrating NVIDIA’s GPU-accelerated Jetson AGX Xavier platform and software tools such as DeepStream SDK and Transfer Learning Toolkit – with its own in-house technology. Transfer Learning Toolkit helps build production quality models faster with no coding required. DeepStream SDK delivers a complete streaming analytics toolkit for building AI-powered video analytics applications.

"Thanks to NVIDIA Metropolis and leveraging the AI productivity benefits of Deepstream SDK and Transfer Learning Toolkit, we could focus our efforts on what matters the most to our customers. NVIDIA’s SDKs cut our initial development time significantly, allowing us to dedicate our technical resources to maximize the AI model compression rate and develop a real-time traffic signal control solution while improving its performance. As a result, Nota will be able to further differentiate its solution efficiently and effectively to meet its customers’ growing demands over time," said Myungsu Chae, CEO of Nota.

About Nota

Nota started at KAIST in 2015, with the goal of "making AI available everywhere through model compression." NetsPresso was developed internally to automate AI model compression so that vision-based AI models can be run on diverse hardware including CPU, GPU, NPU, etc. Nota leverages NetsPresso to provide the market with lightweight AI models to reduce latency, optimize processor usage, consume less energy, and proliferate lower-end edge devices while conserving accuracy. Nota has successfully launched its solutions for the Intelligent Transportation System and Security industries. We are active members of NVIDIA Inception and Metropolis, and are looking for more global partners to expand the market together.  For more information about Nota, please visit www.nota.ai.

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JDDJ and Vinda jointly launched Super Brand Day in more than 200 cities in China

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SHANGHAI, May 7, 2021 — Dada Group (Nasdaq: DADA) ("Dada"), China’s leading local on-demand delivery and retail platform, and Vinda, a leading hygiene company in Asia, are pleased to announce that they have successfully launched the Super Brand Day marketing event on JDDJ, Dada’s on-demand retail platform. Themed of "Vinda’s Space Tour in China", this online and offline event covered more than 200 cities nationwide, and released the movie about Mars exploration, firstly introducing China Aerospace Creation intellectual property into the O2O marketing.


At the Super Brand Day event held by JDDJ and Vinda, the brand spokesperson of Vinda called on the whole family to discover Vinda’s products. Meanwhile, as the brand partner of China Aerospace, Vinda released a movie themed Mars exploration, and launched new tissue product with four layers. It also selected China Aerospace’s iconic scenes of "space travel" and "space exploration" for packaging purposes.

Moreover, this Super Brand Day event has launched innovative online and offline activities, with the omni-channel marketing in an effort to attract customers. Besides, advertisements on WeChat Moments and short videos on Douyin have been targeted at JDDJ and Vinda’s users, improving the brand exposure and efficient marketing.

Nowadays, as the concept of high-quality consumption gains popularity among consumers, they expect household paper of higher value. Leveraging over 100,000 offline stores on its platform, JDDJ has strengthened partnership with Vinda to provide more consumers with high-quality products and one-hour delivery service.

About Dada Group

Dada Group is a leading platform of local on-demand retail and delivery in China. It operates JDDJ, one of China’s largest local on-demand retail platforms for retailers and brand owners, and Dada Now, a leading local on-demand delivery platform open to merchants and individual senders across various industries and product categories. The Company’s two platforms are inter-connected and mutually beneficial. The Dada Now platform enables improved delivery experience for participants on the JDDJ platform through its readily accessible fulfillment solutions and strong on-demand delivery infrastructure. Meanwhile, the vast volume of on-demand delivery orders from the JDDJ platform increases order volume and density for the Dada Now platform. In June 2020, Dada Group began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market, under the ticker symbol "DADA."

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Ericsson and Samsung sign global patent license agreement

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– Agreement includes global patent cross license of cellular technologies, including 5G

– Settlement ends all ongoing patent related legal disputes between the parties

– In the second quarter 2021, IPR licensing revenues are expected to be SEK 2.0 b. to 2.5 b.

STOCKHOLM, May 7, 2021 — Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Samsung have reached a multi-year agreement on global patent licenses between the two companies, including patents relating to all cellular technologies. The cross-license agreement covers sales of network infrastructure and handsets from January 1, 2021. 

Furthermore, Ericsson and Samsung have agreed on technology cooperation projects to advance the mobile industry in open standardization and create valuable solutions for consumers and enterprises.

This settlement ends complaints filed by both companies before the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) as well as the ongoing lawsuits in several countries and confirms the value of the strong patent portfolios of both companies. The details of the agreement are confidential and will not be disclosed.

Ericsson’s IPR licensing revenues continue to be affected by several factors, mainly expired patent license agreements pending renewal, geopolitical impact on the handset market, technology shift from 4G to 5G, and possible currency effects going forward. In the second quarter 2021, IPR licensing revenues, including the new agreement covering sales from January 1, 2021, are expected to be SEK 2.0 b to 2.5 b.

Christina Petersson, Chief Intellectual Property Officer at Ericsson says: "We are delighted to sign a mutually beneficial agreement with Samsung. This important deal confirms the value of our patent portfolio and further illustrates Ericsson’s commitment to FRAND principles."

Over several decades, Ericsson has made significant investments in R&D and in developing global mobile standards and is committed to licensing its standard-essential patents on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms for the benefit of consumers and enterprises everywhere. The FRAND system allows access to technology and intellectual property, developed by inventors like Ericsson, and also rewards those inventors for their major up-front investment in R&D in each mobile generation.

The value of Ericsson’s IP portfolio extends to more than 57,000 granted patents and is strengthened by annual investment in R&D of approx. SEK 40 b. With a leading global position in 5G, the company is confident of growing its IPR revenues long term, thereby further maximizing the value of the overall patent portfolio.

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P&G Encourages Women To Talk About Imposter Syndrome in #RealDeal campaign with Lazada

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MANILA, Philippines, May 3, 2021 — Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG), a leading fast-moving consumer goods company launches a new #RealDeal campaign with Lazada, Southeast Asia’s leading e-commerce platform to raise awareness around Imposter syndrome.

P&G and Lazada Empowers Women To Feel More Confident Together in their RealDeal campaign
P&G and Lazada Empowers Women To Feel More Confident Together in their RealDeal campaign

Imposter syndrome is the feeling of inadequacy despite’s one capabilities. According to a study by the US National Library of Medicine[1], up to 82% of the general population experiences imposter syndrome in different periods of their lives. Statistics from the 2019 Imposter Syndrome Study[2], also shared that 1 out of 2 women experience imposter syndrome on a daily or regular basis, attesting to the fact that women often doubt their own abilities through feelings of fraud and belittlement of their own experiences and expertise.

Dr Lim Boon Leng, Psychiatrist from Dr BL Lim Centre for Psychological Wellness shared that "Imposter Syndrome should be taken seriously. Women who experience imposter syndrome need to come to the realization that people value their expertise, and they can focus on growing through the process. Additionally, they can speak to someone they trust to help them realise that their fears are unfounded."

Although imposter syndrome is prevalent in our society, it is less talked about in Asia. This campaign aims to shed light on this through a short film (Alternative Vimeo Link) telling the real life story of Singaporean entrepreneur, Ms Yeo Wan Qing, founder of social enterprise Hatch, who overcame imposter syndrome by being open to those around her about the struggles she was facing.

Alexandra Vogler, P&G e-commerce Senior Director, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, said, "P&G is deeply committed to equality and inclusion. Through this campaign, we want to bring to light the inner struggles that go unnoticed among women experiencing Imposter Syndrome. Through this short film, we hope to inspire people to start conversations about Imposter Syndrome, and support one another in overcoming it."

Beyond the film, the campaign will also come to life on Lazada across five Southeast Asian markets including Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam in May and June, with a wide range of exclusive offers on P&G products such as Olay, Pantene and Oral-B celebrating female shoppers.

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About Procter & Gamble

P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Downy®, Dynamo®, Febreze®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, Safeguard®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands.

[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7174434/
[2] Josa, 2019. Ditching Imposter Syndrome. Beyond Alchemy Publishing, United Kingdom.

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TECNO Appoints Internationally Renowned Actor Chris Evans as its global brand ambassador

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– Chris Evans as TECNO’s brand ambassador will debut in TECNO’s May 6th product online launch event and global product campaigns thereafter.

SHENZHEN, China, April 30, 2021 — TECNO, the global premium smartphone brand, today announced its partnership with internationally renowned actor Chris Evans as its brand ambassador. Best known for his role as Captain America in the Marvel Universe series of films, the charismatic Chris Evans embodies many of the qualities that have been synonymous with TECNO, especially TECNO’s ‘Stop at Nothing’ brand philosophy which aims to inspire people to always keep ‘young at heart’ and never stop pursuing excellence.

Talking about the partnership with TECNO, Chris Evans said, "I am happy to partner with TECNO, an innovative smartphone brand which provides consumers in emerging markets with the newest smartphone technology. Whether it’s a phone call with someone you love or an image you capture to keep as a meaningful memory, smartphone technology is at the center of it all. It is really inspiring to  work with such a great brand that stops at nothing to encourage people in those markets to explore more possibilities."


Stephen Ha, General Manager of TECNO Mobile, said, "TECNO is committed to giving the masses access to latest technology, allowing the consumers to reach beyond their current limitations and uncover a world of possibilities. Chris Evans embodies TECNO’s brand motto ‘young at heart’ and the pursuit of excellence. This partnership with him enhances TECNO’s continuous global footprint and helps to highlight the brand’s upgraded product design, which is increasingly fashionable, energetic, and constantly pioneering. I firmly believe the association will bring us an opportunity to grow within our existing customer base and enable us to go further on the brand globalization."

The partnership with Chris Evans is another milestone for TECNO after its association with Manchester City Football Club, and is part of TECNO global brand upgrading strategy, which aims to unlock the best of contemporary technologies in artistic designs, showcasing its mastery of serving the youth-generation consumers through the innovation, technological and artistic progression in the emerging markets worldwide.

Chris Evans will lead the launch of the coming TECNO CAMON 17 on May 6th, and will be featured in TECNO’s brand campaigns in emerging markets. He will also see everyone at the virtual launch video on May 6th.

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Tencent Cloud Signs Agreement with Japanese Beauty Company Premier Anti-Aging to Bolster Smart Retail Strategy

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Memorandum of Understanding signed to strengthen the company’s cross-border sales in mainland Chinese market

HONG KONG, April 26, 2021 — Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of Tencent, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Premier Anti-Aging Co. Ltd., a Japanese cosmetics company, for the use of Tencent Cloud’s resources and technologies as well as to leverage Tencent’s huge and unique ecosystem in pushing forward the brand’s smart retail strategy and to help expand the sales of beauty products in the mainland Chinese market.

The MoU, signed by Kiyoshi Matsuura, Director and CEO of Premier Anti-Aging, and Zhao Jiannan, Managing Director of Tencent Cloud for Northeast Asia, signifies the agreement between the two parties to explore the utilization of Tencent Cloud services and solutions, supported by the comprehensive Weixin ecosystem. These include the opening and operation of a Weixin Official Account and Mini Program; the use of big data and cloud technology to understand Chinese consumer habits and preference; and the establishment of an interaction platform to recommend appropriate content to consumers in order to improve marketing efficiency. The collaboration will allow Premier Anti-Aging to connect and engage Chinese customers via the popular, daily communication and social services in Chinese mainland, putting the brand’s smart retail strategies in action and maximizing the brand’s potential in reaching more cosmetics users in the mainland.

Japanese cosmetics and skincare products are emerging in China as sought-after commodities: While a phenomenal growth of Japanese cosmetics brands during the Double 11 Shopping Festival in 2020 was observed, Japan has already become one of the major players in China’s imported beauty. Japan’s exports to China have also hit a record high for six consecutive years, with sales accounting for more than 70 percent according to the Japan Cosmetic Industry Association, proving that Japanese beauty brands are breaking into the mainstream and gaining popularity in the Chinese market.

Poshu Yeung, Senior Vice President, Tencent Cloud International, who stood as witness in the signing of the MoU, said, "Leveraging our expertise and experience with Chinese consumers, Tencent Cloud is glad to be providing our state-of-the-art technologies and comprehensive data services to boost the already strong sales performance and brand recognition of Premier Anti-Aging in Chinese mainland, and bring its products to more Chinese consumers. Tencent Cloud looks forward to helping the brand expand its horizons, specifically with its beauty and cosmetic products, in the Chinese market."

Kiyoshi Matsuura, Director and CEO, Premier Anti-Aging, said, "Since 2009, we have been developing our cosmetics business to enrich people’s lives through anti-aging skin care products. We have recently been receiving more and more interest from overseas customers, and we look forward to fully expanding into overseas markets, such as China. Through the help of our collaboration with Tencent Cloud, we are setting our sights on serving the cosmetics needs of Chinese consumers via reliable, safe and secure technology."

Tencent Cloud is a secure, reliable and high-performance public cloud service provider that integrates Tencent’s infrastructure-building capabilities with the advantages of its massive user platform and ecosystem. Tencent Cloud provides global access and a rich array of services to governments and organizations that need advanced infrastructure and a resilient environment, such as those in the online games, live broadcast, and financial services sectors.

About Tencent Cloud

Tencent Cloud is Tencent’s cloud services brand, providing industry-leading cloud products and services to organizations and enterprises across the world. Leveraging its robust data center infrastructures around the world, Tencent integrates cloud computing, big data analytics, AI, Internet of Things, security and other advanced technologies with smart enterprise scenarios. At the same time, we provide a holistic smart enterprise solution for sectors including finance, education, healthcare, retail, industry, transport, energy and radio & television.

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Jolly Good and Teijin Pharma Form a Partnership to Develop VR Digital Therapeutics for Depression

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TOKYO, April 23, 2021 — Jolly Good Inc. ("Jolly Good") and Teijin Pharma Ltd. ("Teijin Pharma") have signed a business partnership agreement to develop VR digital therapeutics ("VR DTx") for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Together, they will promote the development of VR DTx for depression, aiming for PMDA regulatory approval.  

Jolly Good and Teijin Pharma Form a Partnership to Develop VR Digital Therapeutics for Depression
Jolly Good and Teijin Pharma Form a Partnership to Develop VR Digital Therapeutics for Depression

Background of this agreement

This all started when Jolly Good won "Home Healthcare Award" in a program held by Teijin in Dec., 2020. Focusing of Jolly Good’s development of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy VR ("CBT VR") for psychiatric disorders, this partnership will leverage Jolly Good’s VR technology and Teijin Pharma’s expertise in knowledge and strategic skills. They have agreed that they can support healthcare workers as well as improving the quality of life of patients.

From now on, Jolly Good and Teijin Pharma will continue to develop the system and perform clinical trials to register for PMDA regulatory approval.

About Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ("CBT") is a psychotherapy supporting patients to change their thoughts and behaviors by talking to a therapist. This therapy is based on the theory that your cognition on how you perceive things affects your mental and behavior pattern. CBT has been used as one of the options for non-medical treatment. 

Our developing CBT VR for depression will be used as a supplement to the actual face-to-face therapy, supporting parts such as emotional behavior or bias of perspective. Not only will it improve the effectiveness of the treatment, but it will also lessen the burden of both healthcare workers and patients.

What is a DTx division (https://vrdtx.com/en)

Jolly Good established "DTx division" in April this year, consisting of psychiatrist, regulatory specialists, and business producers familiar with VR training for people with developmental disorders. This division will focus on developing the fundamental system of digital therapeutics using VR.

DTx division will expand their pipeline to other psychiatric diseases and lifestyle diseases using the fundamental system of VR DTx. 

About Jolly Good Inc. (https://jollygood.co.jp/)

Jolly Good is a medical technology company that develops high-precision VR solutions and AI-based medical and welfare services that analyze user behavior in the VR space. Using technologies such as VR and AI, the company is accelerating human growth and social rehabilitation in medical education, support for persons with disabilities, treatment of mental illness, and so on, as well as developing services to support the evolution of medical care and finding purposes in life, in collaboration with various research institutions and companies.

About the Teijin Group

Teijin (TSE: 3401) is a technology-driven global group offering advanced solutions in the fields of environmental value; safety, security and disaster mitigation; and demographic change and increased health consciousness. Originally established as Japan’s first rayon manufacturer in 1918, Teijin has evolved into a unique enterprise encompassing three core business domains: high-performance materials including aramid, carbon fibers and composites, and also resin and plastic processing, films, polyester fibers and products converting; healthcare including pharmaceuticals and home healthcare equipment for bone/joint, respiratory and cardiovascular/metabolic diseases, nursing care and pre-symptomatic healthcare; and IT including B2B solutions for medical, corporate and public systems as well as packaged software and B2C online services for digital entertainment. Deeply committed to its stakeholders, as expressed in the brand statement "Human Chemistry, Human Solutions," Teijin aims to be a company that supports the society of the future. The group comprises more than 170 companies and employs some 20,000 people across 20 countries worldwide. Teijin posted consolidated sales of JPY 853.7 billion (USD 8.0 billion) and total assets of JPY 1,004.2 billion (USD 9.4 billion) in the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2020.

Please visit www.teijin.com

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HKBN and HOME+ Join Forces to Deliver Breakthrough Shopping Rewards to 5G Mobile Services Customers

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HONG KONG, April 23, 2021 — HKBN Group ("HKBN") and HOME+ are thrilled to spoil HKBN’s 5G mobile services customers with up to HK$2,800 in online shopping e-coupons. By subscribing to HKBN’s brand new 5G mobile plans, customers will enjoy not just blazing speed of a quality 5G network but also free HOME+ e-cash coupons, allowing them to experience the convenience and quality products at HOME+. An HKBN’s latest unlimited data 5G mobile plans (first 20GB at 5G speeds, unlimited 4.5G thereafter) starts at just HK$298*.

 

One-stop e-shopping platform HOME+ is jointly operated by HKBN with leaders of multiple industries. HKBN enjoys a unique market edge with HOME+, bringing wave after wave of exciting offers to its 1 million residential customers, penetrating 1/3 of all Hong Kong households, and over 100,000 corporate customers.

Ben Yeung, Co-Owner & Chief Commercial Officer – Business Development & Partnership of HKBN said, "Offering market-disruptive packages is part of our DNA that sustains HKBN’s pioneering status.  Our debut of high calibre 5G services for personal and corporate customers, bundled with generous HOME+ e-cash coupon giveaways, is a breakthrough value combination for the market."

June Lam, CEO of HOME+ , said, "We help businesses do more business on our rapidly growing e-shopping platform by not charging merchants fixed slotting fees or annual fees, allowing them to extend their marketing reach at far lower costs. We’re pleased to work with HKBN to offer its 5G users HOME+ e-cash coupons, which they can use to shop over 10,000 products on HOME+. In addition, we offer an extensive range of latest 5G smartphones at very attractive prices."

Customers of HKBN’s 5G mobile services will be able to access 3 Hong Kong’s strongest 5G network enjoying a blazing fast speeds and ultra-low latency 5G experience. To date, 3 Hong Kong boasts 5G coverage of 99%^ including over 600 indoor and outdoor premises and facilities across Hong Kong, like major transportation systems, shopping malls, skyscrapers, hospital complexes, hotels and university campuses and more.

Brand New HKBN 5G Mobile Services Plans

Unlimited Data* Plans

Basic Plans

Monthly fee*

HK$298

HK$338

HK$238

HK$278

Non existing
selected HKBN residential customers

Additional HK$10

Data speed

5G

Local data

20GB

30GB

20GB

30GB

Local data
speed thereafter

 

Unlimited local data* at 4.5G speeds
upon reaching the above 5G local
data limit

 

 

Top-up local 5G data at
HK$388/100GB or HK$30/5GB

 

Contract period

24 months

Admin fee

HK$18

Bonus rewards

HK$2,000

e-cash coupons

for e-shopping platform HOME+

HK$2,400

e-cash coupons

for e-shopping platform HOME+

HK$600

e-cash
coupons

for e-shopping platform
HOME+

HK$800

e-cash
coupons

for e-
shopping platform
HOME+

+

Free 6-mth HKBN SAFE cybersecurity solution (3 Devices)

+

Free 12-mth myTV Super Box (Alpha Pack)

 

+

Free 12-day Travel Pocket Wi-Fi

HKBN’s 5G mobile services will allow its customers, especially users of flagship devices, to experience downloading a 1GB file in 10 seconds — 10 times faster than 4G. This opens up not just infinite entertainment possibilities but a whole new paradigm of business efficiency and applications for enterprises. For a limited time, residential customers signing up for HKBN’s 5G mobile services plans will enjoy HK1,300 discount off Samsung Galaxy S21 5G series handsets. For more details about HKBN’s mobile services, please visit:
 https://www.hkbn.net/personal/mobile/en/select-plan/5G  

Brand new 5G services plans are also available for HKBN Enterprise Solutions customers. Please call the hotline 128 1111 for details. 

* Applicable for existing selected residential customers. Terms and Conditions apply. Subject to the Fair Usage Policy (C).

^ Based on 3HK’s test results in relation to 3HK’s 5G network and population distribution of Hong Kong conducted in January 2021.

About HKBN Group

HKBN Group ("HKBN" or the "Group"), headquartered in Hong Kong with operations spanning across Asian markets like Hong Kong, Macau, mainland China, Singapore and Malaysia, is a leading integrated telecommunications and technology services provider. Through three core brands, Hong Kong Broadband Network, HKBN Enterprise Solutions and HKBN JOS, the Group offers comprehensive one-stop Information and Communications Technology ("ICT") solutions that include broadband, data connectivity, cloud and data centre, managed Wi-Fi, business continuity services, system integration, cybersecurity, mobile services, roaming solutions, digital solutions, voice and collaboration, stationery and supplies that are cumulative to our one-stop-shop offering of Transformation as a Service (TaaS) and OTT entertainment. HKBN’s tri-carrier fibre infrastructure in Hong Kong covers over 2.4 million residential homes and over 7,400 commercial buildings and facilities. Committed to creating a lasting positive impact to wherever it operates, HKBN embraces a Core Purpose to "Make our Home a Better Place to Live". The Group is managed by hundreds of Co-Owners (supervisory and management level Talents in the Group) who invested their savings to buy shares of HKBN Ltd. For more information about HKBN, please visit www.hkbn.net/en.

About HOME+

HOME+ is a brand-new online shopping platform jointly supported by Hong Kong’s leading businesses, including HKBN, Dah Chong Hong, Kerry Logistics and more. HOME+ brings merchants of all types and sizes under a shared economy platform, enabling them to share resources and strengths and forge fruitful partnerships. HOME+ brings a "plus" to modern home living with a diverse range of quality merchandise covering wholesome foods, in-the-trend appliances, health supplements, personal care goods, and many more. Shop now at: home-plus.hk

Related Links :

http://www.hkbn.net/en