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Dada Group’s JDDJ Announces New Partnerships with More Than 20 Leading Regional Supermarket Chains in China

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SHANGHAI, Jan. 15, 2021 — Dada Group (Nasdaq: DADA) ("Dada" or the "Company"), China’s leading local on-demand delivery and retail platform, announced that Dada’s local on-demand retail platform, JD Daojia ("JDDJ") has accelerated its geographic expansion into lower-tier markets and established new partnerships with more than 20 regional supermarket leaders including Ouya Supermarket, Zhenhua Supermarket, Sanhe Supermarket, Zhebei Supermarket, Guihe Supermarket and Sifang Street in late 2020.

With the formation of these agreements, JDDJ have established partnerships with more than 2/3 of the Top 100 supermarket chains in China. In addition to signing new partnerships in 2020, JDDJ also strengthened existing partnerships with other leading retailers and grocers including Walmart, Yonghui Supermarket and CR Vanguard. JDDJ ranks first in market share for supermarket O2O platforms in China and has helped consumers across the country enjoy quality products and reliable one-hour delivery services.

JDDJ's posters at a Zhenhua Supermarket
JDDJ’s posters at a Zhenhua Supermarket

Huijian He, the Vice President of Dada Group, said, "The lower-tier market has become a major growth driver and an important part of our development strategy for JDDJ. The platform will continue to accelerate business expansion into lower-tier cities and establish partnerships with more of China’s top supermarkets and regional leaders to jointly develop the local on-demand retail market, bringing one-hour delivery to more consumers in lower-tier cities."

As of September 30, 2020, JDDJ’s local on-demand retail service covered approximately 1,200 cities and counties in China, and Dada Now, the local on-demand delivery platform, served more than 2,600 cities and counties. Leveraging its retail, logistics and digital empowerment capabilities, Dada Group has promoted digital transformation, empowering supermarkets and other retailers to help them achieve online-offline integration and improve sales. Since partnering with Dada in 2020, Ouya and Zhenhua have benefited greatly from their collaboration with Dada:

  • Ouya Supermarket: Dada’s Haibo system has also offered Ouya omni-channel digital solutions that integrate product management, user operation, fulfillment optimization, marketing events, and data boards. Moreover, Ouya’s membership service was launched on the JDDJ platform to synchronize the benefits of online and offline membership. To date, Ouya locations in Changchun, Jilin Province, have been integrated into JDDJ platform.
  • Zhenhua Supermarket: Dada and Zhenhua have collaborated on multiple initiatives including marketing events and product management. To date, Zhenhua’s stores in Qingdao and Yantai have been integrated on JDDJ and all stores in the Shandong Province, including those in Liaocheng, Weihai, Weifang, Linyi and Dongying, as well as stores in Hebei Province will launch on the platform by mid-2021.

Yuehua Shi, the General Manager of Zhenhua Supermarket, said, "Digitization is the prevailing trend of Chinese retail. Through JDDJ’s digital empowerment capabilities, Zhenhua Supermarket will further enhance its marketing campaign and product management, acquiring online users and achieving rapid growth through O2O channels. With our deep expertise in the market of Shandong Province, Zhenhua Supermarket looks forward to working with JDDJ to develop the local market and provide consumers with a more convenient on-demand shopping experience."

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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Ribbon Selects Switch Connect as its First Universal Partner in Australia New Zealand

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WESTFORD, Mass., Jan. 8, 2021 — Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and network solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that it has appointed Switch Connect, one of Australia’s premier IP-centric telecommunications providers, as its first ANZ (Australia New Zealand) universal partner.

"Ribbon is widely acknowledged as a market leader in carrier-class Unified Communications and voice routing solutions, and we see a lot of potential in working together for future projects," said Rohan Milne, Chief Executive Officer, Switch Connect. "We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship delivering best in class solutions together."

Switch Connect resells Ribbon’s entire channel-ready portfolio, including Session Border Controllers (SBCs), Analytics, Security solutions and more to partners and end customers, and has Ribbon-certified engineers on staff to offer support and services. As a universal partner, it also hosts an Edgeview Service Control Center to manage and monitor customer site EdgeMarc SBCs.

"The Channel is key to our go to market strategy, and we’re delighted to welcome Switch Connect as our first universal partner in ANZ," said Robert Inshaw, SVP Asia, Ribbon. "With its established reputation in the industry and experience delivering key projects for some of Australia’s leading carriers and managed service providers, we’re confident in their ability to help us further penetrate this important market with our state of the art capabilities."

About Ribbon

Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) delivers global communications software and packet and optical network solutions to service providers, enterprises and critical infrastructure sectors. We engage deeply with our customers, helping them modernize their networks for improved competitive positioning and business outcomes in today’s smart, always-on and data-hungry world. Our innovative, end-to-end solutions portfolio delivers unparalleled scale, performance, and agility, including core to edge IP solutions, cloud-native offers, leading-edge software security and analytics tools, as well as 5G-ready packet and optical networking solutions acquired via our recent merger with ECI Telecom. To learn more about Ribbon visit rbbn.com.

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AirPay FinTech expands eCommerce partnership with UnionPay and launches Alipay campaign with high-end retailers in Australia

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  • eCommerce merchants can accept UnionPay Online Payment via AirPay FinTech, with extra Chinese marketing support
  • Black Diamond campaign is well accepted by shoppers during Boxing Day

MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 7, 2021 — Australia marketing & payment service provider AirPay Financial Technologies "AirPay FinTech" announces eCommerce partnership with UnionPay, a leading international payment network, to offer UnionPay Online Payment in Australia.

In June 2020, AirPay FinTech first launched its UnionPay QR code acquiring services in Australia. UnionPay QR code payment is accepted at over 29 million merchants in mainland China and is accepted in 33 countries and regions outside mainland China.

Co-founder of AirPay FinTech Simon Tse said, "In response to the growing demand for online payment & Chinese marketing services, we have further expanded UnionPay partnership to eCommerce landscape."

"We had a joint venture, ToPay, with leading media group Today Australia last year, and we foresee more strategic partnership, merging & acquisition in 2021," said Tse.

Co-founder of ToPay Stanley Yan said, "We are thrilled to integrate UnionPay Online Payment into our ToPay bill payment product. UnionPay is a popular payment method for overseas Chinese students, providing them a simple and convenient way to pay for tuition fee & everyday bills."

"We look forward to launching UnionPay Online Payment onto new eCommerce platform Umall," said Yan.

In December, AirPay FinTech partnered with Alipay to launch "Black Diamond" campaign to key luxury retailers. Black Diamond is the most privileged membership category within Alipay. By scanning a unique QR code, Alipay users can redeem the best exchange rate offered by Alipay. The campaign is well accepted by Chinese shoppers during Boxing Day.

About AirPay Financial Technologies

AirPay FinTech provides one-stop marketing & payment services for merchants to better communicate with Chinese consumers via marketing, media and payment intelligence. Retail clients include Gucci, YSL, BV, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, Valentino, MaxMara, Moncler, Off-White, Harrolds, Marais, Mulberry, Furla, Victoria’s Secret, BrasNthings, Adidas, Champion, Glue Store, Sneakerboy, Culture King, AliceMcCall, Aje, etc.

AirPay FinTech offers Shopify & AsiaPay online payment plugins for online retailers.

About ToPay

ToPay is an app-based bill payment product powered by AirPay FinTech and is embedded within Today Australia app.

Along with the strategic partnership with Gobbill, ToPay is selected as one of the finalists in Finnie Awards 2020.

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CASETiFY Joins Forces with Disney for a Magical Collection

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The debut collection will introduce all new tech accessories, compatible with Apple devices, inspired by the theme “Mickey Mouse Club 2021.”

HONG KONG and LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6, 2021 — Global lifestyle brand CASETiFY is turning to Disney for its latest series of co-branded tech accessories. Launching this winter, the iconic designs and beloved characters behind Disney’s world of magic will take on CASETiFY’s signature products, shipping worldwide on Jan. 20 from www.CASETiFY.com/disney.

The debut collection will introduce all new tech accessories, compatible with Apple devices, inspired by the theme “Mickey Mouse Club 2021.”
The debut collection will introduce all new tech accessories, compatible with Apple devices, inspired by the theme “Mickey Mouse Club 2021.”

In the new Disney x CASETiFY series, CASETiFY leans into the classic story behind Disney’s Mouseketeers, incorporating a modern day spin through innovative tech accessories. The series debuts with a new collection supporting iPhone 12 and other devices, titled "Mickey Mouse Club." The product lineup consists of special edition cases featuring Mickey Mouse designs (pulled directly from the archives), along with charming colorways, floaty icons, puffy silhouettes, and so much more, starting at $35 USD.

For this series, fans will be excited to see customizable elements including monograms and personalized text, added to signature case styles like the ultra protective Impact Case, reflective Mirror Case, and biodegradable vegan Leather Case. Additionally, shoppers are invited to take an exclusive first look at the limited edition Mickey Mouse Club Member’s Badge Case, available for purchase on launch day, retailing for $70 USD. The full range of accessories will cover device sizes for iPhone, Samsung, AirPods, MacBook, iPad, Apple Watch, Wireless Chargers, 2-in-1 Grip Stands, and the recently launched CASETiFY UV Sanitizer.

"We are thrilled to partner with one of the world’s most beloved companies, channeling both CASETiFY and Disney’s shared passion for creativity and imagination in this new collection," said CASETiFY CEO and Co-founder, Wes Ng. "Inviting Disney to join our community calls for a major celebration, and we can’t wait to reveal our modern take on classic Disney icons."

Disney x CASETiFY debuts online, with a waitlist opening up today, giving fans priority access to shop starting Jan. 20. Along with online global support, the series joins the ranks of the brand’s notable creative program, CASETiFY Co-Lab, which introduces in-store activations, limited edition merchandise and exclusive experiences to select partnerships.

For more information on the collection, products, and CASETiFY Co-Lab updates, please visit www.CASETiFY.com/disney. Stay tuned to @CASETiFY on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest news on Disney x CASETiFY.

About CASETiFY

Founded in 2011, CASETiFY is recognized as the first and largest global platform for custom tech accessories. The leading Gen Z casemaker not only delivers high quality products to millions of customers around the world, but every case is inspected top to bottom for a stylishly slim, drop-proof accessory. Fans of the brand often look to CASETiFY for special edition collaborations with top creatives and talents across industries. Members of the CASETiFY Co-Lab program include Moncler Genius, Vetements, DHL, Coca-Cola, The Pokémon Company, streetwear label BAPE, and global K-Pop group BTS. For more information on CASETiFY, its stores, partners and products, visit www.CASETiFY.com.

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AsiaPay partners with Zip for buy-now-pay-later payment

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SYDNEY, Jan. 5, 2021 — AsiaPay, the leading digital payment service and technology player in Asia, is pleased to offer merchants in Australia the ability to accept digital mobile wallet payment via Zip, with a simple, secure, and private way to pay that’s fast and convenient.

Zip is a leading player in the digital retail finance and payments industry, offering point-of-sales credit and digital payment solutions. Zip is focused on offering transparent, responsible and fairly priced solutions to consumer’s and SME’s.

This relationship allows AsiaPay to provide a holistic integrated digital payment processing service for eCommerce and digital merchants across Australia. Zip users will experience increased acceptance at these merchants in the local markets, providing consumers with a "buy now and pay later" installment service for their ePurchases by offering Zip as an alternative payment option.

"This strategic agreement will bring more flexible payment methods and excellent consumer experience to customers," said Joseph Chan, CEO of AsiaPay. "In this new era of digital globalization, digital innovation and disruption change the way we live and do business. There is continued merchant demand for a complete integrated payment acceptance solution across prevailing payment methods to optimize sales conversion and better serve the customers globally especially in digital channel payments. We are honored to work with Zip to provide its users with greater payment convenience and acceptance at digital merchants of AsiaPay throughout Asia.”

About AsiaPay

Founded in 2000, AsiaPay, a premier electronic payment service, and technology player strive to bring advanced, secure, integrated, and cost-effective electronic payment processing solutions and services to banks, corporate and e-Businesses in the worldwide market, covering an array of international credit card, debit card, prepaid card, netbanking, eWallet, and QR, as well as cash collection.

AsiaPay is an accredited payment processor and payment gateway solution vendor for banks certified ISO and PF for serving merchants, certified international 3-D Secure vendors for Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and JCB. AsiaPay offers its variety of award-winning payment solutions that are multi-currency, multi-lingual, multi-card, and multi-channel, together with its advanced fraud detection, payment analytic, and management solutions.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, AsiaPay offers its professional ePayment solution consultancy and quality local service support across its other 15 offices in Asia including Australia, New Zeland, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Mainland China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia and India. For more information, please visit www.asiapay.com.au and www.paydollar.com.au

About Zip

Zip is a safe, simple and interest-free account, offering you the ability to buy now and pay later, on your terms. Zip is ASX listed under Zip Co Limited (ASX: Z1P), with head office operations based in Sydney, Australia. Our mission is to make finance fairer for everyone. For more information, please visit https://zip.co/

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uCloudlink and China Mobile UK Fuel Multinational Business Development with Superior Mobile Connectivity Experience

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HONG KONG, Jan. 4, 2021 — UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. ("uCloudlink") (NASDAQ: UCL), the world’s first and leading mobile data traffic sharing marketplace, and China Mobile International (UK) Limited ("China Mobile UK"), a subsidiary of China Mobile International Limited (CMI), continue their six-year strong partnership, providing high-quality network connection support for multinational companies.

Since 2014, China Mobile UK has provided support to global businesses headquartered in the UK using uCloudlink’s terminal Wi-Fi devices and associated data services. The partnership significantly broadens uCloudlink’s reach in the UK market as the company strives to redefine and elevate the mobile data connectivity experience. Powered by uCloudlink’s innovative Cloud SIM technology, China Mobile UK’s multinational enterprises users can tap into uCloudlink’s global ecosystem of mobile network operators (MNOs), mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and business partners to enjoy superior mobile connectivity at anywhere and at any time.

uCloudlink’s global ecosystem allows partners to operate more efficiently by providing mobile data services both at domestic and international markets. As of September 30 2020, uCloudlink has aggregated mobile data traffic allowances from more than 200 MNOs, MVNOs and business partners in more than 140 countries and regions as part of its global Cloud SIM ecosystem.

Adopting a platform-centric approach, uCloudlink’s PaaS and SaaS platform consolidates uCloudlink’s core capabilities – Cloud SIM technology and architecture – while allowing other functions to its business partners, such as sales and marketing. In addition, as part of uCloudlink’s global ecosystem, uCloudlink partners can also procure customized Original Design Manufacture (ODM) hardware and data packages from proprietary sources to fully exploit their potential in their local markets.

Benefiting from uCloudlink’s Cloud SIM technology and architecture, business partners such as China Mobile UK can elevate multinational companies’ user experience with superior mobile data services that offer reliable connectivity and high speeds, at a competitive price.

uCloudlink’s Cloud SIM technology enables compatible terminals to use local data networks without changing physical SIM cards. Users can easily and dynamically switch SIM cards over the Cloud platform, which allows for better network quality and connection. Meanwhile, Cloud SIM architecture allows mobile terminal brands, MVNOs, MNOs, mobile Wi-Fi terminal rental companies and distribution channels to participate in uCloudlink’s ecosystem. Cloud SIM architecture mainly consists of two components: a distributed SIM card pool and a cloud SIM management platform (i.e. PaaS and SaaS platform), which supports business partners to improve their connectivity services.

The cooperation between uCloudlink and China Mobile UK forms part of uCloudlink’s vision of "connecting and sharing without limitations". Over the years, uCloudlink has established extensive partnerships with a variety of businesses in various industries. uCloudlink is also at the forefront of innovation, and has partnered with China Unicom Shenzhen recently to deliver superior user experiences and network quality in the 5G Cloud era.

About UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.

uCloudlink is the world’s first and leading mobile data traffic sharing marketplace, pioneering the sharing economy business model for the telecommunications industry. The Company’s products and services deliver unique value propositions to mobile data users, handset and smart-hardware companies, mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and mobile network operators (MNOs). Leveraging its innovative CloudSIM technology and architecture, the Company has redefined the mobile data connectivity experience by allowing users to gain access to mobile data traffic allowance shared by network operators on its marketplace, while providing reliable connectivity, high speeds and competitive pricing.

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Color Star Technology Announced Strategic Partnership with Two UAE Companies

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NEW YORK, Dec. 31, 2020 — Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq CM: CSCW) (the "Company", or "Color Star"), an entertainment and education company that provides online entertainment performances and online music education services, today announced that Color China Entertainment Limited, its wholly owned subsidiary, has formally reached a long-term strategic partnership with two United Arab Emirates ("UAE") companies, Multiple Events Dubai U.A.E ("Multiple Events UAE") and Hunter International Travel & Tourism LLC. Dubai U.A.E ("Hunter International UAE"). The parties expect to use their respective advantages to collaborate on cultural performance, cross-border tourism, entertainment education, and brand promotion.

Multiple Events UAE is registered in Dubai, UAE. Its business covers film and television production, exhibitions, conferences, and consulting. Since its establishment, the company has organized and facilitated international cultural exchange projects with many multinational media companies. In 2007 and 2008, Multiple Events UAE cooperated with Hong Kong Phoenix Satellite TV ("Phoenix TV") and produced two bilingual documentaries, "Half Sea and Half Flame" and "The Sheikh’s Sunrise and Sunset", which reflected the social and cultural development of the UAE. Between 2009 to 2011, as the official authorized institution of Phoenix TV, Multiple Events UAE organized the Phoenix TV Miss Chinese Cosmos contest in the Middle East region.

Hunter International UAE is registered with the Dubai Tourism Bureau, UAE. The company has hundreds of business partners in countries all over the world. In 1992, it was selected by the Chinese Consulate General in Dubai to host a delegation from China National Tourism Administration. In September 1992, it became the general agent of China International Travel Service to serve Chinese tourists visiting the UAE and to organize Middle Eastern customers’ exhibitions in China.

The cooperation with the two well–established UAE companies will add to the Company’s strategic layout in the Middle East. By 2021, Color Star expects to establish an offline training base in the UAE and offer online and offline Arab cultural entertainment performances.

"Color Star strives to become a top global internet entertainment company. We have built strategic partnerships in Southeast Asia, Europe and America, and now in the Middle East. The launch of our Color World App on December 31, 2020 will further promote our geographic reach and provide strong technological and internet boost to our international presence." Commented Biao Lu, CEO of Color Star.

About Color Star Technology

Color Star Technology Co, Ltd. (Nasdaq CM: CSCW) is an entertainment and education company that provides online entertainment performances and online music education services. Its business operations are conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiaries Color China Entertainment Ltd. and CACM Group NY, Inc. The Company’s online education is provided through its Color World music and entertainment education platform. More information about the Company can be found at www.colorstarinternational.com.

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Flight Centre Travel Group Transforms its Customer Experience with K2 Cloud

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Global travel agency leverages digital process automation software to transform and drive operational efficiencies

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 29, 2020 — Nintex, the global standard for process management and automation, today announced that Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX: FLT), one of the world’s largest travel agencies, has successfully leveraged K2 Cloud to help improve its operational efficiencies and digitally transform its customer experience.

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Flight Centre Travel Group, with a vast global sales network, received an overwhelming number of cancellation requests in 2020 as a result of the pandemic. The company needed to find a fast and more efficient way to support its customers beyond their 800-number especially when the U.S. and Canada borders were initially closed this year.

The organisation turned to K2 Cloud to quickly develop and launch a digital form process that automatically routes changes to one centralised expertise-based Flight Centre team armed with all the necessary tools and policies to expedite changes with improved customer experience. To date, the form has been leveraged more than 60,000 times which has helped reduce customer hold times and potential frustrations.

"The travel industry as a whole quickly pivoted how it operates and responds to cancellations and restrictions brought on by the pandemic," said Josh Waldo, Nintex Chief Customer Officer. "By automating repetitive, time-consuming tasks with easy-to-use and powerful digital process automation software like K2 Cloud, the Flight Centre Travel Group immediately went digital and provided its corporate travellers with a better experience."

To improve its corporate travel customer experience, the Flight Centre Travel Group modernised its operations to drive more consistency and transparency across its processes. Previously, like most businesses, information was tracked and shared across spreadsheets, forms, and third-party tools, with no single source of truth. This resulted in team members spending time managing repetitive, complex processes that delayed great customer experience. 

"We wanted to improve process efficiency across the organisation. We needed a consistent, streamlined way of accurately capturing all information in a shareable way in order to create greater standardisation and transparency," said Shaun Clear, Global Head of Operations for FCM Travel Solutions (a Flight Centre brand). "K2 Cloud has given us the ability to quickly and swiftly address a number of operational issues helping us focus on the most important piece of our business and the reason we exist: our travel customers."

The company previously used internal technology called "HUB" to build corporate travel client sites and also securely store individual traveller profiles including frequent flyer information, seat and meal preferences, credit card numbers, and identification documents. While this process was great for the traveller, it was challenging for the Flight Centre Travel Group team to build and maintain as it required a 100% manual process to build all new sites.

"For instance, we currently have one customer that needs 400 sites, which is an immense undertaking when one build typically takes about 30 – 45 minutes," said Nick Williams, Head of Digital Workplace at Flight Centre Travel Group. "To keep up with demand we needed to add an intelligent automation layer to the process which is why we decided to use K2 Software. With K2 Cloud we can collect customer information and configure it with RPA to automatically build sites with no human oversight. This has been truly transformative for the team and helps us focus on more strategic projects like improving our customer experience and future-proofing our business."

Learn more about how Flight Centre Travel Group transformed its business during COVID-19 with this case study.

Laetitia Smith    
laetitia.smith@nintex.com   
cell: +64 21 154 7114  

About Flight Centre Travel Group
After starting with one shop in the early 1980s, Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has enjoyed remarkable growth to become a $20 billion business consisting of more than 30 brands. One of the world’s largest travel agency groups, it has company-owned operations in 23 countries and a corporate travel management network that spans more than 90 countries. FCTG was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1995 (ASX: FLT). Flight Centre Travel Group employs more than 20,000 people globally and has a total of almost 2,800 businesses.

About Nintex
Nintex is the global standard for process management and automation. Today more than 10,000 public and private sector organisations across 90 countries turn to the Nintex Platform to accelerate progress on their digital transformation journeys by quickly and easily managing, automating and optimising business processes. Learn more by visiting www.nintex.com and experience how Nintex and its global partner network are shaping the future of Intelligent Process Automation (IPA).

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JA Solar Signs Distribution Agreement with India’s Leading Distributor, Redington

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BEIJING, Dec. 25, 2020 — JA Solar, a leading manufacturer of high-performance solar products, and Redington, one of the leading distributors of PV products in India, today announced that they entered into a distribution agreement to further strengthen their cooperation to promote the development of rooftop PV projects in India.

India is one of the world’s largest PV markets, and the rooftop PV market in the country has also been growing rapidly in recent years. Small- and medium-sized rooftop projects have short construction periods and require timely supply of solar modules. To better serve its customers, Redington has set up more than 90 warehouses across India to quickly deliver products and services to local customers, bridging the "last mile" between the advanced PV products and those customers. With the cooperation agreement signed, the JA Solar modules will reach the customers’ project sites in a more timely manner through Redington’s broad distribution channels. This in turn enables customers to keep their projects on schedule, to ensure service quality, and effectively helps promote the development of the local rooftop PV market.

JA Solar entered the Indian market in 2015. Since then, the company has been highly recognized by the local market and favored by local distributors with its excellent product quality, strong financial position and solid industry reputation. Distributors play an important role in JA Solar’s sales and distribution process. Through close cooperation with local distributors, the company will further deepen localized operation and provide high-quality products and services to the Indian customers.

For more information contact:
Oriana Zhang
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Future Fintech Group Inc. Announces $8 Million Registered Direct Offering

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NEW YORK, Dec. 24, 2020 — Future FinTech Group Inc. (NASDAQ: FTFT) ("Future FinTech", "FTFT" or "the Company"), a leading blockchain based e-commerce company and a service provider for financial technology, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with institutional investors for the purchase and sale of 4,210,530 shares of its common stock and common stock warrants to purchase up to 4,210,530 shares of common stock at a combined purchase price of $8,000,007 in a registered direct offering. The common stock warrants have an exercise price of $2.15 per share, and will be immediately exercisable and will expire five years from the date of issuance. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about December 29, 2020, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is acting as the sole placement agent for the offering.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes.

This offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-224686) previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and declared effective on December 11, 2020. A prospectus supplement describing the terms of the proposed offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the prospectus supplement may be obtained, when available, from A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, 590 Madison Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10022, or by telephone at (212) 624-2060, or by email at prospectus@allianceg.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy 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.

About Future FinTech Group Inc.

Future FinTech Group Inc. ("Future FinTech", "FTFT" or the "Company") is a leading blockchain e-commerce company and a service provider for financial technology incorporated in Florida. The Company’s operations include a blockchain-based online shopping mall platform, Chain Cloud Mall ("CCM"), a cross-border e-commerce platform (NONOGIRL), an incubator for blockchain based application projects. The Company is also engaged in the development of blockchain based technology and services as well as financial technology services. For more information, please visit http://www.ftftex.com/.  

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