SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 October 2023 – UOB is the first Singapore bank to trial Microsoft 365 Copilot, a Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI)-powered productivity tool.

As part of the Microsoft 365 Copilot Early Access Program (EAP), UOB will begin use of Microsoft 365 Copilot in October 2023. 300 employees across multiple frontline and back-end business functions in the Bank will progressively gain access to the new AI innovation from Microsoft. Staff in functions such as branches, customer service and technology and operations will be able to use Microsoft 365 Copilot to improve productivity, accessibility, and collaboration in a secured manner.

“Generative AI has been at the forefront of emerging technologies and we see tremendous potential in integrating it into UOB’s daily operations. With that, we are proud to be among the first banks in ASEAN to deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot to our employees. In addition to productivity improvements, we hope that this tool can spark creativity and inspire innovation among employees, ultimately further enhancing our customers’ banking experiences,” said Mr. Lawrence Goh, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Group Infrastructure Platform Services, Group Technology and Operations, UOB.

“Microsoft is pleased to be collaborating with UOB to equip its workforce with Generative AI tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot, which we believe will yield an unparalleled agility needed to address changing customer expectations, competitive pressures, and regulatory shifts,” said Ms. Lee Hui Li, Singapore Managing Director, Microsoft.

Introduced by Microsoft in March 2023, Microsoft 365 Copilot combines the power of large language models with business data from users’ calendars, emails, chats documents, meetings and more, and Microsoft 365 apps like Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Teams to turn words into a Generative-AI powered productivity tool.

Participating UOB employees can access Microsoft 365 Copilot for one year once the EAP begins, during which they will receive support from a global Center of Excellence and Microsoft Customer Success team. Workshops are also available to them to ensure a smooth and seamless adoption and onboarding process.

UOB employees can expect to benefit from Microsoft 365 Copilot in several ways:

• Raise productivity and effectiveness: With Microsoft 365 Copilot, employees can transform the way they work, be it effortlessly summarising lengthy documents and email threads on Outlook, transforming raw data into visualisations in Excel, or delivering concise meetings summaries on Teams. This game-changing automation frees up employees’ precious time, empowering them to unleash their creativity and focus on higher-impact tasks.

• Improve accessibility to pertinent information: With Microsoft 365 Copilot, employees will gain the capability to locate and reference information within the Bank in an effortless and convenient manner. It can intelligently identify and retrieve relevant data based on the context of the email or documents that employees are working on. This would foster seamless collaboration among employees across different functions, allowing them to build upon each other’s work more easily and meaningfully.

• Enhance content quality and deliver impactful messaging: By empowering employees with Microsoft 365 Copilot, they can transform existing documents into engaging presentations, make content more concise and suggest suitable tone of voice for messages. This will ensure the Bank maintains a consistent and compelling voice across marketing materials and responses to customers.

UOB understands the potential of integrating Generative AI in the Bank’s daily operations. The Microsoft 365 Copilot EAP will enable the Bank to explore and guide employees through a new way of working with AI, as they create active employee feedback loops that contribute to a broader GenAI strategy for the whole bank. This is part of UOB’s longer-term plans to explore and adopt GenAI technology for meaningful and sustainable business outcomes that can benefit employees and customers, and in keeping with the use of AI in a responsible manner.

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UOB is a leading bank in Asia. Operating through its head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, UOB has a global network of around 500 offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Since its incorporation in 1935, UOB has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions. Today, UOB is rated among the world’s top banks: Aa1 by Moody’s Investors Service and AA- by both S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings.

For nearly nine decades, UOB has adopted a customer-centric approach to create long-term value by staying relevant through its enterprising spirit and doing right by its customers. UOB is focused on building the future of ASEAN – for the people and businesses within, and connecting with, ASEAN.

The Bank connects businesses to opportunities in the region with its unparalleled regional footprint and leverages data and insights to innovate and create personalised banking experiences and solutions catering to each customer’s unique needs and evolving preferences. UOB is also committed to help businesses forge a sustainable future, by fostering social inclusiveness, creating positive environmental impact and pursuing economic progress. UOB believes in being a responsible financial services provider and is steadfast in its support of art, social development of children and education, doing right by its communities and stakeholders.

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NAIROBI, KENYA – Media OutReach – 3 October 2023 – Swiss-Belhotel International, the rapidly growing global hotel management group, has signed an agreement with the NIBS Resort Company Limited to manage the Swiss-Belinn Nairobi, the group’s first operating hotel in Africa. This collaboration underscores Swiss-Belhotel International’s strategic expansion plans in Africa.

Nestled in the serene Kileleshwa neighborhood, renowned for its green and calm surroundings, the hotel features 89 spacious rooms, 9 well-equipped meeting rooms and a gym. The hotel also offers an all-day dining restaurant and a delightful rooftop bar with panoramic views of Nairobi’s skyline. The hotel’s prime location merely 25 minutes away from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, ensures guests are just 5 minutes away from the bustling life of Westlands.

Lizzie Wanyoike, the famous Kenyan entrepreneur and founder of Nairobi Institute of Business Studies (NIBS) blessed the ceremony with her presence for her family.

Antony, Stella and Eric Wanyoike, the Directors of NIBS Resort Company Limited, expressed their delight in bringing Swiss-Belhotel International to operate their property, “Swiss-Belhotel International’s reputation for excellence is well-known. We believe their presence in Nairobi, through the Swiss-Belinn brand, will positively influence and diversify the city’s hospitality offerings.”

Nairobi, contributing approximately 10% of its GDP to tourism and having welcomed 1.48 million international tourists in 2022, has solidified its reputation as a leading business and leisure destination.

Gavin M. Faull, Chairman and President of Swiss-Belhotel International, remarked, “We are proud to introduce the Swiss-Belinn brand in the exciting destination of Nairobi. Entering Kenya, and specifically Nairobi, with a reputable partner like NIBS Resort Company Limited, aligns perfectly with our global expansion plans. It is the first operating hotel for our group in Africa and therefore marks a significant milestone for us.”

Swiss-Belhotel International will soon begin implementing its international standards and enhancements, targeting a complete rebranding of the Swiss-Belinn Nairobi by 15 January 2024.

Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President – Operations & Development, EMEA & India added, “The Middle East and Africa are key growth markets for us. With recent tourism data indicating healthy growth in Africa, and Nairobi emerging as a key destination, Swiss-Belhotel International’s debut is aptly timed. We look forward to delivering on our brand promise at the Swiss-Belinn Nairobi.”

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‘SAFE STEPS Kids Climate Change’ promotes climate change awareness to children via Cartoon Network’s beloved characters

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 October 2023 – Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential plc, has launched SAFE STEPS Kids Climate Change, the latest thematic series of the SAFE STEPS Kids programme. Using well-loved cartoon characters such as We Bare Bears and Gumball, the new series aims to teach children about climate change issues and simple actions they can take to make the planet healthier and safer. The programme was developed in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Warner Bros. Discovery’s Cartoon Network.

The series was officially launched in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 30 September 2023 by Nik Nazmi bin Nik Ahmad (Nik Nazmi), Malaysia’s Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change, and Marc Fancy, Executive Director of Prudence Foundation.

Speaking at the launch event, Nik Nazmi said, “Climate change is an existential issue for both present and future generations. The energy and passion of the young will be crucial in helping the world address its impact. We are pleased to introduce this collaborative effort, which will educate and empower our youth to address and respond to this global challenge by incorporating simple yet impactful actions into their daily lives.”

Marc Fancy shared, “Our foundation approach is very much aligned to our core business, life insurance, which is about protection and taking action before events happen. Climate change affects all, especially the vulnerable populations and children. We believe in grassroot education to children about our climate and protecting our environment as well as create a sense of responsibility of how climate change will affect them throughout their lives.”

Prudence Foundation’s mission is to create a better future for vulnerable communities across Prudential’s markets in Asia and Africa by making them safer and more resilient to life’s risks. Climate adaptation is a key focus area for the Foundation where programmes are developed to protect families, communities and economies from the impacts of climate change.

“By investing in resilience and preparedness we can minimise the risks to communities in the event of a disaster. Through the SAFE STEPS Kids programme, we hope to be able to educate and empower the younger generation to become valuable contributors to combat climate change,” added Fancy.

Alexander Matheou, Regional Director, IFRC Asia Pacific said, “Community-led solutions to climate related risks are at the centre of the work at Red Cross, Red Crescent. And at the core of this are our young people. They are not only valuable stakeholders, but are contributors, agents of change, and innovators in every community and area of work. The SAFE STEPS Kids series is a unique cross-sector collaboration to engage these young people and scale up all our efforts to accelerate climate action.”

Vikram Sharma, Head of Consumer Products – India, Southeast Asia & Korea and Head of Advertising & Partnerships – Southeast Asia at Warner Bros. Discovery, added, “Characters from several of our most popular Cartoon Network originals including The Amazing World of Gumball, Teen Titans Go!, Craig of the Creek and We Bare Bears are instantly recognisable and help make the messages shared through the SAFE STEPS Kids initiative relatable and engaging. Warner Bros. Discovery is proud to partner with Prudence Foundation and IFRC on this important project, reaching millions of kids in the region through Cartoon Network and its social media channels.”

SAFE STEPS Kids reaches more than 20 million households everyday via Cartoon Network in Asia. Launched in 2019, previous themes have covered natural disasters, road safety, first aid, and health.

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About SAFE STEPS Kids

SAFE STEPS Kids is a multi-platform public-service programme created by Prudence Foundation, in partnership with International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Cartoon Network.

The programme focuses on providing life-saving information to children via a series of entertaining videos and education materials featuring beloved Cartoon Network characters. SAFE STEPS Kids aims to save millions of lives by educating children from a young age, helping to create a future generation that is well-prepared and resilient to life-threatening situations.

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About Prudence Foundation

Prudence Foundation is the community investment arm of Prudential plc in Asia and Africa. Its mission is to create a better future for communities by making them safer and more resilient to life’s risks. The Foundation runs regional programmes as well as local programmes in partnership with NGOs, governments and the private sector in order to maximise the impact of its efforts. Prudence Foundation leverages Prudential’s long-term mindset and geographical scale to make communities safer, more secure and more resilient. The Foundation is a Hong Kong registered charitable entity.

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New LIVA Mini-PC Series, Arm SBC, and Industrial Embedded Box PC

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 3 October, 2023 – ECS Industrial Computer Co., Ltd., (ECSIPC) is pleased to announce its participation in GITEX 2023 where it will showcase its latest smart retail turnkey solutions, new gaming and factory automation equipment, as well as its LIVA Z5 series family of mini PCs including LIVA Z5 Plus, LIVA Z5E Plus, and brand new LIVA Z5F Plus.

ECSIPC LIVA Z5F Plus for Wide-Ranging Commercial Applications
This highly efficient mini-PC is ideal for smart retail, security, and kiosk installations, and wide-ranging industrial use cases, such as edge computing, factories, and warehousing. The fanless design minimizes maintenance and allows it to continue working flawlessly even in dusty environments. Inside the LIVA Z5F Plus is an Intel® 13th Gen Core^TM processor with ultra-efficient 15W TDP. A generous 64GB of memory is supported, along with dual-band Wi-Fi 6, dual gigabit Ethernet, dual DisplayPort (one via USB Type-C) and dual HDMI ports. Four COM ports provide necessary legacy IO for industrial use, while USB4 (20Gbps) and USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports are available for ultra-high speed IO devices. ECSIPC will also showcase the new LIVA Z5F Plus during GITEX 2023.

Turnkey Solutions for Smart Retail, Digital Signage and Smart Kiosks
During GITEX 2023, ECSIPC will showcase a range of potential applications made by combining the highly capable LIVA Z5 Plus with ECSIPC’s own software in Windows and Linux environments. An Android OS option will follow soon, powered by an upcoming Arm-powered design available by the end of 2023.

These include:

• A 24/7 energy efficient, multi-display video wall with a focus on low maintenance. Large format displays can be made by combining up to four displays of 4/8K60, which can show customized content and advertising. The cloud-based content management system with signage player allows convenient access via web UI or mobile app.
• The Smart Retail / KIOSK demonstration exhibits easy installation and energy efficiency, while allowing a wide range of display sizes for advertising or product information. Wide voltage support offers greater flexibility for potential applications and operators that need to work in a variety of environments. AI-based facial recognition is supported for applications such as security, access management, and payment authentication.

ECSIPC iM6501WT Embedded Box PC for Industrial Use
Powered by the highly efficient Intel® 11th Gen Core^TM processors, this embedded PC can be customized with up to 64GB of memory, M.2 PCI-Express Gen-4 NVMe SSD, M.2 LTE/5G cellular modem, up to four displays, and it supplies integrated Wi-Fi 6 and dual Ethernet (1G+2.5G) connectivity. COM, DIO, and USB ports are ready for industrial-grade peripherals, and its wide voltage (12-24V) DC input enables a range of deployment opportunities.

ECSIPC RK3568-IS1 Arm SBC for Industrial Use
Designed for industrial use cases with a focus on power-efficiency and highly compact form-factor, the ECSIPC RK3568-IS1 is a new Rockchip-based SBC featuring a quad-core Arm Cortex-A55 CPU and up to 0.8TOPS AI processing. With support for multiple displays up to 4K60, MIPI-CSI camera interface, M.2 PCI-Express for storage, I2C, several USB and COM ports, the addition of Wi-Fi and LTE/5G cellular modem, and dual Ethernet. The RK3568-IS1 supports both Android and Ubuntu OS, with rich toolchains and readily available resources that allow developers to quickly deploy their software applications.

ECSIPC A620AM5-M9 AMD Motherboard for Commercial Use
A comprehensive solution for the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors (up to 65W), the ECSIPC A620AM5-M9 motherboard is designed for high-performance commercial use cases. It supports up to 64GB of super-fast DDR5, a PCI-Express Gen-4 16x slot for graphics cards or add-in board expansion, an ultra-high speed M.2 PCI-Express Gen-4 NVMe storage slot, four SATA ports for further storage, M.2 socket for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and Gigabit Ethernet. 6-channel audio is enhanced by an integrated amplifier. Six USB ports (Type-A and Type-C), plus COM and LTP ports provide support for wide ranging commercial peripherals such as scanners, printers, and communications.
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About NTT Ltd.

As part of NTT DATA, a USD 30 billion IT services provider, NTT Ltd. is a leading IT infrastructure and services company serving 65% of the Fortune Global 500 and more than 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We lay the foundation for organizations’ edge-to-cloud networking ecosystem, simplify the complexity of their workloads across multicloud environments, and innovate at the edge of their IT environments where networks, cloud and applications converge. We offer tailored infrastructure and ensure consistent best practices in design and operations across all of our secure, scalable and customizable data centers. On the journey towards a software-defined future, we support organizations with our platform-delivered infrastructure services. We enable a connected future.

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About Rosette Designs & Co

Established in 2013, Rosette Designs & Co. is Singapore’s premier event styling and wedding planning company. Embracing the philosophy that “A wedding lasts for a day, but a marriage lasts a lifetime,” they offer a unique 2-in-1 service model, blending in-house design and decor with comprehensive planning, ensuring couples a holistic, memorable wedding experience.

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Elegant Team Development Augments Group’s Outdoor Apparel Technical Capabilities, and Adds Bangladesh Production Base

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 October 2023 – Lever Style Corporation (HKEX: 1346, “Lever Style”), has acquired the Elegant Team Development (“Elegant”) apparel business through an asset purchase. Lever Style is one of the world’s fastest growing apparel production platforms with industry-leading 51% growth in 2022 and 64% growth in 2021.

“Our strategy is to grow organically during strong economic times, and acquire fellow manufacturers and transforming them into our asset-light platform business model during challenging times,” said Stanley Szeto, Executive Chairman of Lever Style.

After a two-year hiatus during the post-covid rebound, Elegant is Lever Style’s first acquisition since 2021, and the sixth acquisition since the company’s IPO in 2019.

Lever Style aggregates smaller apparel supply chain companies that will benefit from Lever Style’s scale, progressive management, platform business model, and financial strength. Increasing scale gives Lever Style more options and resources to better service existing and newly acquired customers.

Lever Style is already a key apparel production partner for outdoor apparel brands such as Arcteryx, Haglofs, and Helly Hansen. Other clients include designer brands such as Paul Smith and Armani; premium contemporary brands such as Hugo Boss and Theory; streetwear brands such as Aime Leon Dore and Todd Snyder; active/athleisure brands such as Spanx and Vuori; and digitally-native brands and platforms such as Bonobos and Stitch Fix.

Elegant is a supply chain solutions provider with special expertise in outdoor and activewear, and also brings Lever Style customers the option to produce in Bangladesh.

Elegant produces for such trusted brands as Mammut, Jack Wolfskin, Red Bull, and Beretta among many others. With this acquisition, Lever Style strengthens its business scale and skillsets in outdoor and active apparel.

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Listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Lever Style (HKEX 1346) is the world’s premier apparel production platform for designer brands such as Paul Smith and Armani; premium contemporary brands such as Hugo Boss and Theory; streetwear brands such as Aime Leon Dore and Todd Snyder; active/athleisure brands such as Spanx and Vuori; outdoor apparel brands such as Arcteryx and Helly Hansen; and digitally native brands and platforms such as Bonobos and Stitch Fix.

Our supply chain solutions encompass fashion design, prototype development, raw material procurement, production, quality control, and logistics. Our innovative, modularized multi-country platform delivers high mix-low volume orders and reduces excess inventory and stockouts. Our versatile approach is rooted in decades of technical expertise gained from working with many of the world’s highest quality and demanding brands. We produce garments for over 100 customers in around 60 factories in Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Indonesia, Bangladesh and India. A certified B Corp, Lever Style is a committed ESG leader in the apparel production sector.

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