Hainan Free Trade Port an important window for world to observe Chinese modernisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The Hainan Free Trade Port, in the next fi ve years and beyond, will emerge as an important window for the world to observeChinese modernisation, according to the relevant responsible person of the Publicity Department of the CPC Hainan Provincial Committee.

Hainan is at the forefront of China's reform and opening up. With the development of free trade ports with Chinese characteristics, policies such as the introductionof talent and zero tariffs have been implemented and the world's attention is increasingly paid to the province.

In recent years, it has also become a global investment hotspot.

In a statement, the department said a four-day "Yeah! Hainan" foreign media photography activity was launched in Haikou City on November 14.

The activity is held in the hope that foreign media will show the world an open, beautiful and vibrant free trade port so that the international community canunderstand Hainan, be familiar with Hainan and love Hainan.

Reporters of international mainstream media entered Haikou to learn about local tourism consumption, high and new technologies and ecological environmentprotection to experience Hainan's charm of Chinese modernisation.

The foreign media will also go to Qionghai and Wanning to learn more about the construction of Hainan's free trade port, ecological environment protection, tropicalagriculture and tourism consumption, to tell the stories of Hainan to the overseas public.

-- BERNAMA

Women in Business honoured at Las Vegas Annual Stevie Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Shining the spotlight on female executives, entrepreneurs, and organisations run by women, winners in the 2022 Stevie Awards for Women in Business were announced on Nov 11, during a gala event in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“More than 1,500 nominations from organisations and individuals worldwide were submitted to the awards this year for consideration in categories including Entrepreneur of the Year, Executive of the Year, Most Innovative Company of the Year, and Startup of the Year,” a statement said.

Grand Stevie Award trophies were presented to five organisations that submitted the best body of entries to the competition in their own names or in the names of one or more clients.

The Grand Stevie Award winners are The Audacious Agency; IBM; Megaphone; Melissa Sones Consulting; and Global Press Institute.

Over 200 business professionals working in seven specialised judging committees determined the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners.

Notable Gold Stevie Award winners include Sandrine Pons for Women Helping Women – Business; Ann Kaplan for Woman of the Year - Accounting and Finance; and Susan McLaughlin for Woman of the Year - Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations.

Organisations that won more than one Gold Stevie Award include Babylist, Brandless, Bug Bite Thing, Caroline Kennedy Group, Everise, Flock DC, Global Press Institute, Halkbank, and Harman International.

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business is an international competition produced by the creators of the prestigious International Business Awards and American Business Awards.

-- BERNAMA

Travellers want technological-human innovations balance -- Hilton 2023 research

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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Today’s travellers are looking for a balance of technological and human innovations, deeper connections and care embedded wellness experiences and more, based on Hilton’s global research.

According to the study, 84 per cent of global consumers hope to travel just as much — or more — in 2023.

Hilton’s 2023 trends report, “The 2023 Traveller: Emerging Trends that are Innovating the Travel Experience” revealed the latest consumer expectations following a year in which travellers showed up in record numbers.

Hilton president and chief executive officer Chris Nassetta said the 2023 trends report showcases travellers’ evolving preferences and how eager and optimistic they are about their future adventures.

“Our Hilton team members are ready to welcome them and create a great stay experience at our more than 7,000 properties worldwide,” Nassetta said in a statement.

The new report is the result of evaluating both quantitative and qualitative data research paired with insights collected by more than 7,000 travellers worldwide in a survey commissioned by Hilton and conducted by Material, a global strategy, insights, design, and technology partner.

The survey also uncovered four consistent themes for 2023 travel, driven by traveller experiences over the last three years, namely, they will turn to travel for a deeper, more engaging, human experiences and connections; they will recognise travel as an essential part of their wellness routine; they want to be taken care of, and lastly, they want frictionless travel innovations that are both technology- and human-led.

In 2023, travellers will focus on travel to create deeper connections with family, friends, colleagues, customers, cultures and the planet.

Forty-nine per cent of respondents want to be immersed in local culture and products while travelling. This applies particularly to travellers from China (65 per cent) and Australia (54 per cent) and to a lesser degree from Japan, 23 per cent.

In addition, overall wellness remains a priority with 50 per cent of respondents seeking to align travel with their holistic wellness goals and priorities.

Hilton’s global research found that 56 per cent of travellers surveyed will prioritise to adopt solutions that make travel easier with 59 per cent of respondents from China preferring to have friction points reduced the most.

-- BERNAMA

Behavox appoints Yosuke Sasaki as board member

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Behavox Ltd, a security software company specialising in communication surveillance, has appointed Yosuke Sasaki to its board of directors.

In a statement today, Behavox said that the appointment of Sasaki, partner and head of CEO office at Softbank since 2017, brings a wealth of experience in the Japanese financial markets to the company.

“We are delighted to welcome Sasaki to our board of directors, particularly as we are excited about the incredible opportunities in Japan,” said Behavox founder and chief executive officer Erkin Adylov.

“With Sasaki's vast experience of the financial markets, he is the perfect fit, and we are incredibly excited to be taking this next step in both Behavox and his journey together,” he said.

The company places its clients of the utmost importance, and having its first Japanese board member is an important decision highlighting its commitment to Japan, a growing customer base, and partnership teams in Japan, it said.

As a market leader in the application of artificial intelligence to the monitoring of text and voice communications, Behavox’s software protects companies and their employees from bad actors engaged in illegal and malicious activities, it said.

Founded in 2014, Behavox is headquartered in Montreal and has offices in New York, London, Seattle, Singapore, and Tokyo.

-- BERNAMA

Systems developer for Japan's first digital bank to offer full-cloud banking system

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Japanese systems developer Zerobank Design Factory Co Ltd (ZDF), a subsidiary of the Fukuoka Financial Group, has announced it will begin offering a full-cloud banking system.

It said the system would be based on the core system that ZDF and Accenture developed for Minna Bank, Japan’s first digital bank.

“We are convinced that this full-cloud system is the solution to many of the challenges faced by companies seeking to enter the banking business.

“By sharing our successful experience with customers in a wide range of industries, we hope to contribute to the development of digital banking in Japan and abroad,” said ZDF and Minna Bank president and chief executive officer Kenichi Nagayoshi in a statement.

ZDF said it would provide this system to domestic and overseas financial institutions and non-financial businesses seeking to introduce new banking services.

By promoting digital transformation in the global financial industry, ZDF aims to realise its mission to “deliver valuable connections to everyone”.

“The system will enable businesses to quickly build banking systems from scratch on the cloud, allowing them to rapidly expand financial services optimised for each customer,” it said.

ZDF said the banking services provided could be completed on a smartphone through an intuitive user interface that makes opening accounts, making deposits, transferring money and applying for loans effortless.

“In addition, the system includes an analytics engine that allows the operator to visualise account processes such as deposits and withdrawals, interest accrual and fees to better personalise offerings for each customer,” it added.

-- BERNAMA

JETEX & ROYALJET ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE JET SHUTTLE TO QATAR

RoyalJet, an award-winning global leader in premium private aviation, and Jetex seals a partnership to operate on-demand private jet flights between Dubai and Doha between 20 November and 18 December 2022.


Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Nov 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Founded in 2003, RoyalJet is one of the most respected and acclaimed names in private aviation with the world’s largest fleet of Boeing Business Jet (11 aircraft).

This partnership combines the expertise of both companies to offer elevated and seamless customer experiences both on the ground and in the air.

Passengers can look forward to a truly luxurious experience onboard a Boeing Business Jet offering a bespoke VIP configuration equipped with the latest technology. Its spacious 30-seat cabin offers every comfort for the short flight between the two cities.

Mohammed Husain Ahmed, CEO of RoyalJet, said: “The partnership with Jetex enables RoyalJet to fulfill tourism demand during this exciting period in the GCC’s history. Customers will experience the very best in-flight experience on board the world-class RoyalJet fleet, coupled with Jetex’s superb private terminal and on-the-ground facilities.”

At the Jetex VIP Terminal in Dubai, passengers are invited to enjoy priority access, personalized service and luxurious hospitality in comfortable and tranquil lounges, discover spaces devoted to well-being as well, curated art collections and even a pop-up football field. Jetex team will take care of all pre-flight formalities and passengers will be ready to depart within minutes from their arrival at the airport.

Adel Mardini, Founder & CEO of Jetex, commented: “This new, unprecedented and significant partnership with RoyalJet is the reflection of our high ambitions: embracing industry synergies to offer new services that keep customers at the center. By combining our best-in-class private terminal with the private charter expertise of RoyalJet, it will take us forward. The new opportunities offered to our customers are exactly what our teams are working for at Jetex: a unique and unforgettable experience.”

Offering the luxurious experience of private jet travel, the return itinerary is priced AED 29,000 per seat.

For reservations, please contact Jetex Premier Experience at experience@jetex.com.

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About Jetex:

An award-winning global leader in executive aviation, Jetex is recognized for delivering flexible, best-in-class trip support solutions to customers worldwide. Jetex provides exceptional private terminals (FBOs), aircraft fueling, ground handling and global trip planning. The company caters to both owners and operators of business jets for corporate, commercial and personal air travel. To find out more about Jetex, visit www.jetex.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

About RoyalJet:

RoyalJet LLC is an Abu Dhabi Emirates affiliated company which leads the global premium private aviation sector and is chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan.  With its headquarters in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, operates mainly from its Fixed Based Operations (FBO) / VIP Terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport and the company and its employees hold multiple certifications and licenses issued by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority and the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority.  RoyalJet LLC, through its Abu Dhabi and Bermuda entities, owns and/or operates 11 Boeing Business Jets and 3 Bombardier Global 5000/6000 aircraft, offering aircraft management, aircraft charter, aircraft leasing, medical evacuation flights, aircraft brokerage, flight support services, FBO services, aircraft maintenance, repair and CAMO services, aircraft acquisition and disposal services and VIP aviation consulting. RoyalJet LLC is a founding member of the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA), a member of various other industry associations, and its flight and ground operations are certified by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and under the Wyvern Wingman program.  Its FBO is also a member of the industry leading Air Elite Network.  RoyalJet LLC is also a proud multiple winner of the “World’s Leading Private Jet Charter” category at the annual World Travel Awards and its FBO has won multiple awards for its facilities and services.
https://www.royaljetgroup.com/

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T: +971 4 212 4900   Email: teamorange@jetex.com
 

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CELEBRATING THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSION WITH TAYLOR'S INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING DAY 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Taylor’s recently organised its inaugural Taylor’s International Accounting Day 2022 (TIAD’22), supported by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).

Co-hosted by Taylor’s College School of Professional Studies and Taylor’s Business School, TIAD’22 serves as a platform for students, fresh graduates and working professionals alike to come together for a day intended for knowledge-sharing, and networking. Leveraging on the institution’s strong partnership with local and global industry players, the event brought together organisations such as MICPA x CA ANZ; GoKudos, and TraTax for their ‘meet-the-firm’ activities to allow attendees the opportunity to learn more about the accounting field.

“Beyond just textbook learning, we also want to nurture young financial professionals to build a rewarding career where they can thrive in top corporate sectors supported by the resources and partnerships that we have to offer. Which is why we are hosting Taylor’s International Accounting Day – to enable students and prospects the ability to gain competitive advantage for their careers even before they graduate and build a platform where everyone including fresh graduates and seasoned professionals can connect with leaders in the field,” said Professor Dr Pradeep Nair, Taylor’s Deputy Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer.

CELEBRATING THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSION WITH TAYLOR'S INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING DAY 2022