KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Cross-border QR Payments between Malaysia and Thailand is now available for travellers from both countries, enabling convenient instant payments using just their mobile phones.
Further to the joint announcement between central banks of both countries in June 2021, Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) is pleased to announce the linkage with Thailand’s National ITMX has been completed and QR payments is now interoperable between both countries. Travellers between Malaysia and Thailand can opt to make e-payments using their respective home country’s interoperable QRs at participating merchants. Paving the way for this collaboration to materialise is Public Bank Berhad, which became the first Malaysian bank together with Razer Merchant Services as the first merchant acquirer provider to participate in the linkage as well as Kasikornbank and Siam Commercial Bank from Thailand. More banks and merchant acquirer in both countries are expected to participate in the coming months. Malaysians travelling to Thailand can make payments at participating merchants in Thailand by simply launching the mobile banking or eWallet app to scan merchants’ QR code. Conversely, visitors from Thailand to Malaysia can do the same by scanning DuitNow QR standees to make payments at any participating merchants in Malaysia. mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=42049
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[INVNT GROUP]™ unveils strategic acquisitions of 4 historied live event production companies1/1/2022 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 -- [INVNT GROUP] THE GLOBAL BRANDSTORY PROJECT™ has announced the strategic acquisitions of four historied live event production companies: ITP LIVE, InSync Production Services, Thunder Audio, and Morpheus Lights.
Led by President and Chief Executive Officer, Scott Cullather, [INVNT GROUP] represents a growing portfolio of complementary disciplines designed to help forward thinking brands everywhere, impact the audiences that matter anywhere, according to a statement. “The dedicated search for these four companies has been in development for over 18 months. These acquisitions will expand our innovation capabilities, allowing INVNT, our live events business, to offer our customers the ultimate in live events and experiential activations,” said Cullather. [INVNT GROUP] consists of modern brand strategy firm, Folk Hero; creative-led culture consultancy, Meaning; branded content studio and content marketing agency HEVĒ; collegiate events and experiences, INVNT Higher Education, the original global live brand storytelling agency, INVNT and now ITP LIVE consisting of: InSync Production Services, Thunder Audio and Morpheus Lights. The companies will continue to operate under their current names and service their existing roster of clients, seek new clients, and provide services to synergistic INVNT opportunities and projects. Rooted in experiential marketing, [INVNT GROUP]’s expansion comes as part of a strategic, yet natural evolution. This business partnership creates a unique offering in the market, and enhances the group’s abilities to fulfill creative, technological, and strategic designs in dynamic new ways. This transaction was structured by Wolf Karbe, CFO of [INVNT GROUP] and represented by Evergreen Advisors Capital and Center Rock Advisors. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. More details at www.invntgroup.com. -- BERNAMA The scene for releasing achievements on construction of international tropical farm produce indices publishing center in Hainan. BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2021 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/-- Three annual reports on natural rubber price indices, banana industry development and agarwood industry climate index were released on the 2021 Boao Forum for Entrepreneurs held in Hainan, a coastal island province in South China recently. The three reports, namely Xinhua-Hainan State Farms (HSF) China natural rubber series price index report (2020-2021), China banana industry development report (2020-2021) and China agarwood industry climate index report (2021), are typical achievements of the province in crafting itself into an international tropical farm produce indices publishing center. Since 2018, the province has been required to construct an international transaction, pricing and price indices releasing center for tropical farm produces including mainly the natural rubber. From then, Xinhua-run China Economic Information Service, the People's Government of Chengmai County in Hainan Province and Hainan State Farms Investment Holdings Group Co., Ltd. have jointly incubated a series of price indices for a dozen of tropical farm products such as natural rubber, banana, pepper, and agarwood. With the indices family, tropical farm produce digitalization and brand construction forged ahead in Hainan and helped the province build its influences and advantages in international tropical agriculture and fostered high-quality development of the Hainan Free Trade Port. As the Xinhua-Hainan State Farms (HSF) China natural rubber series price index report (2020-2021) tells, natural rubber prices generally fluctuated at high levels during 2020 and 2021 due to the climbing shipping costs and operation conditions of downstream factories amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, production area climate change and bulk commodity market volatility. In the coming production season in 2022, industry players shall pay extra attention to the influences of La Nina phenomenon on progresses of cutting in natural rubber production areas to judge the price trends. According to the China banana industry development report (2020-2021), China's banana imports underwent structural changes, with imports in border areas of the country down 28.2 percent year on year, sales recovery of bananas in northern Myanmar unblocked and imports of bananas from Cambodia up notably. Under such circumstances, the report suggests that banana industry in Chinese provinces, in particular Hainan to actively seize opportunities to beat drum for homegrown bananas by enhancing industry chain standards construction and quality control. The China agarwood industry climate index report (2021) showed that consecutive breakthroughs in plantation and producing techniques have shorten the cycle of agarwood production in recent years. When the agarwood industry size keeps expanding, the industry needs integrated development and establishment of product supply chain tracing system to promote products standardization and boost brand effects. Source: China Economic Information Service Image Attachments Links: Link: http://asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=411869 Caption: The scene for releasing achievements on construction of international tropical farm produce indices publishing center in Hainan. KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- Jetex has designed the ultimate ‘Christmas in the Sky’ private jet experience, priced US$27,000 for up to 10 passengers (US$1 = RM4.181) Jetex, an award-winning global leader in executive aviation, invites the lucky few to celebrate style, taste and disposable income with one brilliant idea: a glamorous Christmas onboard a private jet soaring high in the festive skies. According to a statement, the magical journey will commence with the passengers picked-up by a chauffeur limousine from their residence or hotel and driven in style to Dubai’s iconic Jetex VIP Terminal. Upon arrival, they will be welcomed by not one, but 28 spectacular Christmas trees lined up in front of the terminal dressed in more than 15,000 lights as well as Jetex ambassadors who will take care of seamless departure formalities. As soon as the passengers are in the mood to board, they will be driven to their private aircraft in timeless elegance in one of the Jetex Rolls-Royces. The special flight will take two hours and the crew will select the most optimal altitude and cruising speed to ensure passengers enjoy sensational window views, including Dubai’s world-famous skyline, iconic landmarks, Arabian Gulf and the rolling dunes of the desert. By inviting passengers to share a delightful holiday-themed pursuit among friends and family, Jetex provides a safe, relaxed, and joyful haven of kinship and good cheer. ‘Christmas in the Sky’ private jet package is priced from US$27,000 (AED 100,000) for up to 10 passengers and will be available between Dec 24, 2021 and Jan 7, 2022. More details at www.jetex.com. -- BERNAMA PETALING JAYA, Selangor, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- In the effort to combine religion with environmental education in our country, the World Wide Fund for Nature Malaysia is releasing thirteen short animation series inspired by the teachings and values of Christianity on its official YouTube channel (WWFMy).
'When We're Friends (WWF) with Nature animation series explores the adventures of Moses, his friends, and communities in understanding the works of nature and their role to protect it. The characters discuss pressing environmental issues such as landslides, endangered species, global warming, human-wildlife conflict, and many more. "Just like the previous faith-based animation series, to connect the conservation messages with religious values, we worked with experts to build the content. The series uses catchy songs and colourful animation to reach the younger generation, the future stewards of the planet. We want to educate them and show how religion promotes caring for the earth," said Sophia Lim, WWF-Malaysia Executive Director/CEO. She added, "We hope this effort contributes to the scarcity of resource materials that connect religion and the environment. The animation series can also be a teaching and learning aid in the classroom or Sunday school. Students will be able to address environmental issues based on their understanding from the religious viewpoint". Dr. Esther Daniel, Honorary Professor from the University of Malaya, shared her aspirations about the animation series, "I have worked with WWF-Malaysia on various environmental initiatives since 2000. We have engaged people from all walks of life throughout the years, and we want to make sure we reach out to children too, as everyone is accountable and responsible for the environment". mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=42035 |
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