Central Pattana proudly launches ‘Pride for All,’ a nationwide campaign celebrating Pride Month at Central shopping centers. Aligning with recent government policies advocating for diversity and equality, this initiative aims to position Thailand as a top LGBTQ+ friendly destination, potentially hosting World Pride 2030. The campaign is expected to attract half a million people at Central shopping centers nationwide in June, stimulating tourism and the economy.
Highlighted by colorful Pride events nationwide in June
City Pride – Central World’s “Rhythm of Pride 2024” kicked off Thailand’s Pride events after a 4-year hiatus. The event, led by Lukkade-Metinee and supported by various organizations, celebrated diversity with over 500 LGBTQIAN+ community members. Highlights included a fashion show parade on the 80-meter Rainbow Runway, featuring Victoria’s Secret, Drag Queens, and the launch of the Crybaby Pride Parade Figure Limited Edition in rainbow design, along with the Special Giant Pride Wings Show featuring the 3.5-meter Crybaby Let Your Colors Pop Giant Figure.
The ‘Bangkok Pride Festival 2024’ celebrated the LGBTQIAN+ community’s strength and marriage equality on Rainbow Road. The event featured 5 main processions representing different forms of love, covering over 2.5 kilometers and culminating at Central World. Participants waved a giant flag to celebrate Pride month, with over 200,000 LGBTQIAN+ attendees uniting alongside a 200-meter-long rainbow flag.
Pride Across the Nation – Celebrations at Pride Landmarks nationwide, including Central Chiang Mai, Samui, Phuket, Hat Yai, Pattaya, Rayong, Korat, Khon Kaen, and more, will be packed with events throughout the month.
Promotion for All Global Citizens – Central shopping malls are offering special promotions for international customers from June to July 2024. Visitors can receive a Welcome Package worth over 10,000 THB by showing their passport and signing up for The 1 membership. During The Greatest Grand Sale 2024 (June 7 – July 31), customers who spend 5,000 THB can redeem a special Bath & Bloom Travel Set spa product, with Klook customers able to redeem the set with a 4,000 THB purchase. Chinese customers paying with WeChat Pay or AliPay will receive special exchange rates at participating branches.
Jobs on Demand (Jod), Singapore’s first multi-industry flexible on-demand gig work platform, launches JodRewards, an initiative to incentivise its users to complete jobs on the Jod platform while providing worker benefits to the gig economy. This comes in the wake of a local survey conducted among 1000 Jod Members, where eight out of ten surveyed members expressed a lack of access to traditional employment benefits as gig workers.
Calls for implementing changes in work-life balance and mental health recognition surged amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to an increase in employees transitioning to gig work despite sacrificing the stability and security of full-time jobs. According to a 2023 annual survey by DBS, gig workers, often dipping into their savings to cover expenses, are considered the “most financially stretched” group due to the escalating cost of living.
The JodRewards Benefits Program represents a pivotal step forward in ensuring the well-being of gig workers across various industries. Comprising a comprehensive suite of benefits tailored specifically to the needs of gig workers, this program aims to redefine the standards of support and protection within the gig economy by providing the same employment benefits akin to traditional full-time employees. Through a range of sponsored and redeemable rewards on the platform, it fosters an ecosystem that empowers the gig economy to thrive and improve the quality of life.
Speaking about the launch of this program, Sebastian San, Singapore Country Manager of Jod shared, “We are excited to launch JodRewards and play a leading role in empowering Singapore’s gig workforce – an important backbone for today’s economy. Beyond just a conventional hiring platform, Jod caters to flexible on-demand gig work across various sectors. Eight in ten of our members are seeking greater protection and employment benefits. In response to this growing demand, we’re committed to safeguarding the benefits of these gig workers. Since the launch of JodRewards, we’ve sponsored over S$400,000 worth of Group Personal Accident and Group Public Liability coverage for over 300 jobs. We are honoured by the trust and support that our brand partners have placed in us, and will continue to work towards enhancing social protection for our gig workforce.”
JodRewards, which currently has an estimate of 60,000 Jod Members, saw over 1,000 active engagements and a redemption of 65,000 points (equivalent to S$$12,755 worth of rewards) since its soft launch in April, accumulated based on the user’s tiering and the total number of hours completed per job.
The program also saw strong participation in challenges, with close to 800 members participating in challenges throughout April. The points earned could be redeemed for transport, meal, and grocery vouchers worth up to $20 each. It was particularly notable that over 600 vouchers, worth more than S$7,000 in total, were redeemed during the month. The highest number of vouchers redeemed by one Jod member was S$380 worth of grocery vouchers, which is more than the monthly average of S$211 spent by Singaporeans per month.
The JodRewards Benefits Program comprises three tiers: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Jod Members progress through these tiers by accumulating points through the user’s activity level on the platform. The program offers a comprehensive suite of sponsored benefits that members typically pay out-of-pocket. Underwritten by Etiqa Insurance Singapore, this includes personal accident coverage with up to S$3,000 in medical expenses and up to S$100,000 in permanent disability and accidental death coverage. Additionally, members also enjoy public liability coverage of up to S$100,000 per accident, safeguarding gig workers from the financial impact of workplace accidents.
Beyond the insurance-based benefits, the program also provides redeemable rewards. Members can redeem benefits such as paid break time, allowing them to receive payment for up to one hour of break time, and paid annual leave, which provides a S$80 payout for a rest day. Through these tiered benefits, the program aims to provide its members with a comprehensive suite of support, incentives and resources, both personally and professionally.
Ms Pally, a 38-year-old PMET currently undergoing a career shift, recently joined Jod. Reflecting on her membership, she adds, “Discovering the Jod app was a game-changer. As someone seeking flexible and part-time opportunities, it aligned perfectly with my needs. Jod’s prompt payout system significantly bolstered my financial stability, and the introduction of JodRewards served as a strong incentive for me to consistently perform my best, especially with redeemable rewards such as grocery vouchers. I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking reliable part-time job opportunities.”
In the coming months, JodRewards will continue to expand their offerings to include benefits such as Prolonged Medical Leave, and a first-of-its-kind Worker and Hiring Manager Cancellation Coverage in Southeast Asia. This initiative aims to address the uncertainties inherent in gig work arrangements, fostering a more equitable and sustainable future in the dynamic world of gig work.
Jod remains committed to its mission of empowering the next billion workers by creating an ecosystem that allows them to connect with communities and businesses – unlocking unlimited opportunities through technology and innovation.
How Jod Works
Jod is a re-imagination of the ultimate gig worker hiring platform, built for speed and efficiency with mobile-first innovations such as Attendance Tracker and Daily Earnings Payout. This helps Employers save time and resources to hire fast.
Employers have access to a web-based dashboard to manage candidates and job applications, as well as analytics to hire more effectively.
Jod Members simply need to download the Jod App, register and they can start applying for available jobs. With Jod’s easy-to-use features, it is a quick and simple process for Gig workers to apply for jobs.
The Jod mobile app is now available for download in Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia at the Android Play store and Apple App store.
About Jod
Jod is a mobile-first digital platform that easily enables employers to find and manage their workforce more effectively & efficiently. Jod deploys technology to make our products simple, flexible, easy to use and accessible.
Started in 2015, Jod launched Southeast Asia’s first gig work platform – JodGig and has since evolved to empower the new workforce as one of the fastest growing HR tech services platform in Southeast Asia.
Jod is a subsidiary of Janakuasa since 2020, a Singaporean energy MNC as part of its newly launched New Ventures division.
The company’s vision is, “To be the pioneering force in shaping a brighter future for the world’s next billion workers”. As Jod expands across Southeast Asia, the company utilises key data insights to support better job matching; promoting greater personal economic growth and improving people’s lives.
For media enquiries, please contact: PRecious Communications for Jod jod@preciouscomms.com
Technology leader in providing fully customised, intelligent manufacturing automation solutions, GENETEC TECHNOLOGY BERHAD (“Genetec” or the “Company”) recorded another consistent and solid quarter performance, maintaining a healthy momentum with a 7.5% year-on-year YoY increase in revenue for the quarter to RM70.5 million from RM65.6 million in Q4FY2023. Genetec’s PBT and PAT rose to RM19.1 million and RM17.7 million or by 40.4% and 59.5% respectively, for the quarter under review versus RM13.6 million and RM11.1 million a year ago.
On the overall, the Company’s solid performance for the quarter saw an improvement across all key financial indicators due to continued costs and operational efficiency that allowed the flow through of its top line to boost bottom-line numbers. Performance highlights for the quarter include, a 33.0% gross profit (“GP”) margin versus 29.0% in the preceding year reflecting a 4.0% YoY increase, a 27.1% PBT margin versus a 20.7% margin in Q4FY2023, and a PAT margin of 25.1% versus 16.9% in the preceding year.
Chin Kem Weng, Co-founder and Managing Director of Genetec, commented, “Despite ongoing market volatility, uncertainties and concerns especially in the automotive, Electric Vehicle (“EV”), and renewable energy (“RE”) sectors, Genetec has been consistent in our performance. This is due to the Group’s ability to convert our opportunities to orders, especially in securing recurring orders from existing clients. Our high client retention rate is also a key factor to our success and in building our pipeline. Our teams have been and will continue to work closely with our clients to improve on current solutions, as well as to collaborate on new opportunities with other divisions within our client groups to grow our revenue over the long-term.
The EV and Energy Storage (“ES”) segments remain Genetec’s primary revenue contributors and are expected to anchor our earnings prospects in the coming quarters. We are however, actively looking to diversify our revenue sources within these segments to cater to different areas within automotive manufacturing. As our revenues normalise over time, we are focused on increasing cost efficiencies from recurring orders, whilst ensuring quality delivery across all our projects.”
The Group remains confident in its position as a key solutions provider for manufacturing automation for its key clients in the automotive industry that serve the EV and plug-in hybrids (“PHEV”) platforms. To remain competitive, Genetec is constantly enhancing its capabilities and solutions to cater to either platform. At the same time, the Group is engaging closely with its clients and the industries to remain at the forefront of development and planning.
In closing, Chin highlighted his optimism on the prospects for the RE industry. He added, “Growth for RE storage solutions are expected to rise in tandem with the need for clean energy sources as the world continues to replace fossil-based energy with RE sources for industrial, commercial and residential purposes. The most immediate shift is in the transport system where we see efforts to improve the local and international charging infrastructure for EVs especially. From the manufacturing automation perspective, autonomous robotics and software-defined automation are poised to revolutionise industry operations. As a result, Genetec anticipates an increase in demand for our key solutions in automation and energy storage as clients continue to execute their production plans.”
At the end of the quarter, Genetec’s earnings per share (“EPS”) stood at 2.21 sen (basic) compared to 1.50 sen (basic) in Q4FY2023.
About Genetec Technology Berhad
Genetec Technology Berhad is a technology leader in providing customised full turnkey smart factory automation manufacturing lines. It is a public company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Stock code: 0104). Its principal business focus is in the provision of high-quality, responsive and cost-effective designs, as well as the manufacturing of automated industrial systems, equipment and value-added services for our global customers in the Electric Vehicle (EV), Automotive, Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Consumer Goods and Healthcare sectors.
Affirms readiness for traceability moves by Europe and the world
Sri Trang Agro-Industry PCL (SET: STA) has begun delivering EUDR rubber in May this year to several major branded tire manufacturers in Europe, South Korea, China and other countries, reinforcing the Company’s readiness to support the European measures to trace back the origin of natural rubber – the procedures are expected to come into force by the end of this year. Similar measures are also set to be implemented by countries in other regions around the world in the near future.
Mr. Veerasith Sinchareonkul, Managing Director & Executive Director of Sri Trang Agro-Industry Public Company Limited (STA), the world’s leader and largest integrated natural rubber business operator and Thailand’s largest rubber glove manufacturer, announced that, in April-May 2024, the Company has begun to deliver natural rubber complaint with EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) to customers who placed their orders by May 2024. STA’s “Traceable Natural Rubber (GPS)” commands higher selling prices than most other sources, with customers consisting of many nationalities from Europe, South Korea, China and other Asian countries where there is a demand for EUDR rubber to be processed into products that will be exported to countries in the European Union in response to upcoming EUDR enforcement expected by the end of 2024. The EUDR will regulate the export of natural rubber and products processed from natural rubber to Europe, requiring traceability verification to ensure that the sources of natural rubber are not involved in deforestation and are not an encroachment of forested areas.
Mr. Veerasith Sinchareonkul, STA’s Executive Director & Managing Director
Currently, the Company is fully ready to export all types of EUDR rubber, such as latex concentrates, rubber blocks, rubber sheets, etc., This readiness results from ongoing preparations to support these measures. More importantly, the database management system has been developed in collaboration with farmers and rubber dealers to identify land designated for rubber plantations. This system inputs data into the “Sri Trang Friends” application allowing 100-percent traceability of rubber sources. Additionally, the launch of “Traceable Natural Rubber (GPS)” enables direct tracing of produce back to its origins. These initiatives demonstrate the Company’s full readiness to comply with the EUDR requirements from Europe, as well as from other regions in the near future for full traceability of the sources of natural rubber.
“We have been preparing in advance for some time for the exportation of EUDR rubber to countries in the European Union or their trading partners. Our operations place full emphasis on the policy that prioritizes environmental, society, and good corporate governance, together with our stance on conducting business sustainably and transparently, and in compliance with regional regulations. The Traceable Natural Rubber (GPS) will enhance the competitiveness of the Sri Trang Group of Companies while also elevating Thailand’s standards on rubber production above those of other countries’. This initiative will also open up the opportunity to increase Thailand’s trade advantage and leverage higher prices for Thailand-sourced rubber,” Mr. Veerasith added.
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About Sri Trang Agro-Industry PC
Sri Trang Agro-Industry PCL (STA) was established in 1987. With determination and intention, STA has grown and become a fully integrated natural rubber company. For the upstream business, the Company invested in large-scale rubber plantations and currently has an area of 7,500 hectares for rubber and other economic crop plantations in 19 provinces of Thailand. As the world’s largest fully integrated producer and distributor of natural rubber, STA is committed to growing in lockstep with the economic development of the local communities of Thailand.
The 16th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards™ 2024 came to a triumphant close, marking yet another milestone in the realm of achievable corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.
Mr Matthias Gelber, also known as the “green man,” officially opens the summit, recognized for his strong commitment to sustainability and his iconic green shirt.
Hosted by The Pinnacle Group International, in collaboration with our esteemed co-organizer, the Sustainable Technology Centre, this year’s summit brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to explore innovative strategies and solutions towards a sustainable future.
Ms Aparna Rajesh, Consultant, Sustainability & Academic Interface, Apac at Tata Consultancy Services, shares insights on leveraging employee talent, business models, and assets for impactful transformation.
The event witnessed insightful discussions, engaging panels, and thought-provoking keynotes, delving into pressing issues such as climate action, diversity and inclusion, ethical governance, and community engagement. Attendees gained invaluable perspectives and actionable insights, fostering collaborations to drive positive change across sectors.
Mr Aru David, Director of Assist in the Mekong Region, moderates a panel on Efficient ESG Governance, Transforming Commitments into Measurable Actions. The panel features Mr Pham Hai Au from PwC Vietnam, Mr David Jackson from Avison Young and Ms Mai Thi Thanh Huong from Sanofi. (Left to Right)Dr. Stefan Phang, Global Director of Sustainability & Creating Shared Value at Solenis, moderates a panel on Elevating Governance from Good to Exceptional, Advocating for Diverse Talent through Actions, Not Just Words. The panel features Dr. Ir. William L Nolten from ReXil Asia, Ms Nusheen Nalwala from Tata Consultancy Services, Mr Florian Johannes Beranek from the Central and Eastern European Chamber of Commerce in Viet Nam, and Mr Victor Dulait from the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Viet Nam. (Left to Right)Prof. Dr. Geoffrey Williams, Founder of Williams Business Consultancy, moderates a panel on Opportunity and Risk: Linking ESG to Strategy for the Creation and Preservation of Sustainable Long-Term Value. The panel features Mr Andika Dwi Saputra from Evermos, Mr Ts. Mahmood Long from Sarawak Energy, Ms Vu Tra My from Home Credit Vietnam, and Mr Rahul Gupta from McKinsey & Company. (Left to Right)
Highlights of the Summit:
Keynote Address: Ms Aparna Rajesh, Consultant, Sustainability & Academic Interface, APAC, Tata Consultancy Services, delivered an inspiring keynote on “How Corporates Can Leverage Their Employee Talent, Business Models, And Assets to Create Deep Impact That Drives Transformational Change.”
Panel Discussion: “Opportunity and Risk: Linking ESG To Strategy for the Creation and Preservation of Sustainable Long-Term Value,” moderated by Prof. Dr. Geoffrey Williams, Founder and Director of Williams Business Consultancy Sdn Bhd, featured panelists including Mr Ts. Mahmood Long from Sarawak Energy, Mr Andika Dwi Saputra from Evermos, Ms Vu Tra My from Home Credit Vietnam, and Mr Rahul Gupta from McKinsey & Company.
Panel Discussion: “Elevating Governance from Good to Exceptional: Advocating for Diverse Talent through Actions, Not Just Words,” moderated by Dr. Stefan Phang, Global Director of Sustainability & Creating Shared Value at Solenis, with panelists including Dr. Ir. William L Nolten from ReXil Asia, Ms Nusheen Masters from Tata Consultancy Services, Mr Florian Johannes Beranek from the Central and Eastern European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, and Mr Victor Dulait from the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (BeluxCham).
Topic: “Enhancing Healthcare Accessibility and Sustainability” featured Ms Le Thuy Anh, CEO of Vinmec Healthcare System, who shared insights into Vinmec’s dedication to CSR & ESG principles.
Topic: Ms Rohini Samtani, Sustainability Solutions Manager at S&P Global Sustainable1, led a discussion on “ESG Ratings and Transparency: Advancing Sustainable Finance.”
Topic: Mr Lokender Singh and Mr Desmond Soh, Co-founders of Nutri-Buddy Pte Ltd, shared their expertise on “Sustainable Food Practices: Essential ESG Factors for the Food & Beverages Industry.”
The event ended with a final thought by Guest Speaker and Advisor Prof. Dr. Richard David Hames, Founder & Executive Director of the Centre for The Future and Fellow of the World Academy of Art & Science, Advisor to Sustainable Technology Centre. He encouraged attendees to continue their good efforts in CSR and ESG initiatives, emphasizing that continuous efforts will contribute to making the world a better place.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our co-organizer, the Sustainable Technology Centre, for their unwavering support and dedication in making this summit a resounding success. Their commitment to sustainability and technological innovation has been instrumental in advancing our shared mission.
S&P Global Sustainable’s Sustainability Solutions Manager, Ms Rohini Samtani, leads a discussion on ESG Ratings and Transparency: Advancing Sustainable Finance.Co-founders of Nutri-Buddy Pte Ltd, Mr Lokender Singh and Mr Desmond Soh, share expertise on Sustainable Food Practices: Essential ESG Factors for the Food & Beverages Industry.
We are also immensely grateful to our sponsors, S&P Global Market Intelligence and Nutri-Buddy Private Limited, whose generous support has played a pivotal role in bringing this event to fruition. Their commitment to promoting sustainable practices and corporate responsibility exemplifies the spirit of the summit.
As we reflect on the success of the 16th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards, we are inspired and energized to continue our collective efforts towards building a more sustainable and inclusive world. Together, we can create positive change that benefits present and future generations.
Mr Pham The Dung, Deputy Director General of the State Agency for Technology Innovation (SATI) at the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam (MOST), honored the 16th Annual Global CSR and ESG Summit & Awards 2024 with his presence, inaugurating the award segments with his address.
The summit ended with the awards segment The Global CSR & ESG Awards™, graced by Guest of Honour, Mr Pham The Dung, Deputy Director General, State Agency for Technology Innovation (SATI), Ministry Of Science And Technology Of Vietnam (MOST), and Ms Dang Ngoc Han, the crowned winner of Miss Vietnam 2010, is a renowned beauty queen, Ao Dai designer, and businesswoman in Vietnam. She serves as the Deputy Director of Ninh Van Bay Joint Stock Company and is also the Founder and CEO of Ao Dai Ngoc Han.
The award categories for this year are:
– Best Environmental Excellence Award – Best Community Programme Award – Excellence In Provision Of Literacy & Education Award – Empowerment Of Women Award – Best Workplace Practises – CSR & ESG Leadership Award – Product Excellence Award – Best CEO – Best Corporate Communications & Investors Relations Team
This year, we also have award categories recognizing the companies at the forefront of their respective industries and countries. The award categories are:
– Best In Thailand – Best In Indonesia – Best In Cambodia – Best In Viet Nam – Best In Philippines
The winners are:
Best Environmental Excellence Award
o Market Cap: USD 1 Billion and Above – Platinum: Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, MY – Gold: PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Offshore North West Java, ID – Silver: PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk, ID – Bronze: PT Astra International Tbk, ID
o Market Cap: USD 500 Million to USD 1 Billion – Platinum: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal Sanggaran, ID – Gold: PT TEP Indonesia, ID
o Market Cap: Less than USD 500 Million – Platinum: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit II Sei Pakning, ID – Gold: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit IV Cilacap, ID – Silver: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Integrated Terminal Wayame, ID – Bronze: Hope Foundation, MY
Best Community Programme Award
o USD 1 Billion And Above in Market Capitalization – Platinum: Vinmec Healthcare System – Gold: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagsel, PT Adaro Minerals Indonesia, Sanofi, PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga AFT Supadio – Silver: San Miguel Corporation, PT Pertamina DPPU Juanda, PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Offshore North West Java, Sarawak Energy Berhad – Bronze: Pertamina EP Sukowati Field Corp, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Integrated Terminal Pontianak, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Integrated Terminal Surabaya
o USD 500 Million To USD 1 Billion Market Capitalization – Platinum: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Integrated Terminal Balikpapan– Gold: PT Kalimantan Prima Persada– Silver: Thanh Thanh Cong – Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company (TTC AgriS)– Bronze: Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd
o Less Than USD 500 Million Market Capitalization – Platinum: PT Badak NGL – Gold: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit II Sei Pakning, Smilegate Foundation, Diversey Viet Nam, PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit VI Balongan, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal Maos – Silver: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Integrated Terminal Cilacap, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal Ternate, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal Rewulu, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Integrated Terminal Semarang, PT PLN Nusantara Power Up Gresik – Bronze: Indonesia Infrastructure Guarantee Fund, Central Retail Thailand, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Jawa Bagian Tengah DPPU Ahmad Yani
Excellence In Provisional Of Literacy & Education Award
o USD 1 Billion And Above in Market Capitalization – Platinum: Samsung Electronics Indonesia – Gold: Bridgestone Asia Pacific – Silver: PT Pertamina Hulu Mahakam – Bronze: Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad
o USD 500 Million To USD 1 Billion Market Capitalization – Platinum: Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd – Gold: PT Kalimantan Prima Persada
o Less Than USD 500 Million Market Capitalization – Platinum: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit IV Cilacap – Gold: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit III Plaju
Best Workplace Practises
o USD 1 Billion And Above in Market Capitalization – Platinum: Vinmec Healthcare System – Gold: Danone Indonesia
o USD 500 Million To USD 1 Billion Market Capitalization – Platinum: Thanh Thanh Cong – Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company (TTC AgriS)
o Less Than USD 500 Million Market Capitalization – Platinum: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit II Sei Pakning
Best CEO
o Less than USD 500 Million in Market Capitalization – Platinum: Indonesia Infrastructure Guarantee Fund – Gold: BHG Retail Trust Management Pte Ltd
Empowerment Of Women Award
o USD 1 Billion And Above in Market Capitalization – Platinum: Vinmec Healthcare System – Gold: Sarawak Energy Berhad – Silver: San Miguel Corporation – Bronze: Pt Agincourt Resources
o USD 500 Million to USD 1 Billion in Market Capitalization – Platinum: Thanh Thanh Cong – Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company (TTC AgriS)
o Less Than USD 500 Million Market Capitalization – Platinum: Bridgestone Asia Pacific – Gold: EVERMOS – Silver: Mahkota Medical Centre
Product Excellence Award
o USD 1 Billion and above in Market Capitalization – Platinum: Danone Indonesia
o USD 500 Million to USD 1 Billion in Market Capitalization – Platinum: Thanh Thanh Cong – Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company (TTC AgriS)
o Less than USD 500 Million in Market Capitalization – Platinum: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit IV Cilacap – Gold: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit II Sei Pakning – Silver: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit III Plaju – Bronze: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit V Balikpapan
CSR & ESG Leadership Award
o USD 1 Billion And Above in Market Capitalization – Platinum: PT. Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk – Gold: TBS Energi Utama – Silver: PT Bank BTPN Tbk – Bronze: Tata Consultancy Services
o USD 500 Million To USD 1 Billion Market Capitalization – Platinum: Thanh Thanh Cong Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company – Gold: Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd – Silver: BHG Retail Trust Management Pte Ltd
o Less Than USD 500 Million Market Capitalization – Platinum: Bank Rakyat – Gold: Diageo Vietnam – Silver: Home Credit Viet Nam
Best Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Team Award
o USD 1 Billion and above in Market Capitalization – Platinum: Danone Indonesia
o USD 500 Million To USD 1 Billion Market Capitalization – Platinum: Thanh Thanh Cong – Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company (TTC AgriS)
o Less Than USD 500 Million Market Capitalization – Platinum: BHG Retail Trust Management Pte Ltd
Best Country Excellence – Best in Cambodia
o USD 1 Billion And Above in Market Capitalization – Platinum: NagaWorld Limited
o Less Than USD 500 Million Market Capitalization – Platinum: Prince Holding Group
Best Country Excellence – Best in Thailand
o Less Than USD 500 Million Market Capitalization – Platinum: Tata Consultancy Services
Best Country Excellence – Best In Philippines
o USD 1 Billion And Above in Market Capitalization – Platinum: Tata Consultancy Services
Best Country Award – Best In Indonesia
o Less Than USD 500 Million Market Capitalization Platinum: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit II Sei Pakning Gold: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit IV Cilacap Silver: PT Langgeng Kreasi Jayaprima (Diageo Indonesia) Bronze: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit V Balikpapan
o USD 1 Billion And Above in Market Capitalization Platinum: PT Astra International TBK Gold: PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Offshore North West Java Silver: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga SHAFTHI
Best Country Excellence – Best in Vietnam
o USD 1 Billion And Above in Market Capitalization – Platinum: Vinmec Healthcare System
o USD 500 Million To USD 1 Billion Market CapitalizationPlatinum: Thanh Thanh Cong – Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company (TTC AgriS)Gold: Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd
o Less Than USD 500 Million Market Capitalization Gold: Hope Foundation Platinum: FPT Digital
About Pinnacle Group
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Building on the resounding success of the Retail & E-commerce Summit Asia (RESA) held across Southeast Asia last year, rockbird media sets the stage for the summit’s next edition in Manila themed, “Retail Revolution: Setting the Landscape Ablaze”.
The Philippines has emerged as a digital powerhouse, boasting 85.16 million internet users and a penetration rate of 73.1% as of 2023. With the e-commerce sector playing a pivotal role in the country’s economic landscape, the Retail & E-commerce Summit Asia 2024 comes at an opportune time to explore its evolving dynamics.
Set to take place on July 17-18, 2024, at Shangri-la The Fort, BGC, Manila, this two-day summit will serve as a platform for over 100+ C-level executives, directors, and industry leaders from renowned companies to converge, share insights, and discuss the challenges, trends, practical strategies, and innovations shaping the retail sector.
Attendees can look forward to thought-provoking speakers, engaging keynote presentations, insightful panel discussions, interactive breakout sessions, 1-to-1 meetings, and an opportunity to explore booths from various solution providers.
Embrace the future of retail! Seize this opportunity to learn, collaborate, and innovate with industry experts and peers
For more information, including registration details, the in-depth agenda, speaker updates, pricing, and more, please visit https://resa.rockbirdmedia.com/
About rockbird media
Rockbird media is an international business media company that produces B2B events and offers business solutions.
Whether it is through online media and content, must-have business intelligence and analytics, effective networking, and partnering solutions, we help businesses and professionals learn more about the latest trends, and know more about their customers, peers, and competition, to make that decision that allows them to grow.
Malaysians had an extraordinary experience today as Spritzer, Malaysia’s leading mineral water brand, hosted an exclusive “Meet the Red Legends” lunch. The meet-and-greet event, held ahead of the historic “Battle of the Reds” (BOTR) game on 27 April 2024, brought together renowned former Manchester United and Liverpool players for an unforgettable encounter.
From left to right: The legends at the lunch Quinton Fortune, Florent Sinama, Dion Dublin and Patrick Berger
The “Meet the Red Legends Lunch” provided Malaysian football fans with a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with the Premier League legends including Patrick Berger and Florent Sinama from Liverpool and from Manchester United, Dion Dublin and Quinton Fortune.
The legends shared and exchanged stories about their challenges, motivations, and most memorable moments during their time as professional athletes of the ‘beautiful game’. After lunch, the session continued in a question-and-answer session, sharing career anecdotes. This was followed by an autograph and photography session, allowing fans to interact with the players and secure memorabilia.
The private lunch was an unforgettable experience and attendees had the chance to create and capture moments with their favourite Premier League icons, as a prelude to the highly anticipated “BOTR” friendly match between Manchester United and Liverpool legends, happening the next day at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium.
Spritzer aims to bring these football heroes closer to home to create unique experiences. Both BOTR and their “Meet the Red Legends” exclusive lunch celebrate sporting greatness while underscoring Spritzer’s commitment to long-term and meaningful community engagement.
“Spritzer champions excellence, just like these football legends who have embodied dedication, perseverance, and leadership throughout their illustrious careers. Inspired by the game, football transcends borders to unite people and nations, by fostering a shared sense of belonging. At Spritzer, we share these values, and we are thrilled to provide a platform for fans to connect with their idols and draw inspiration from their remarkable achievements. Through events like these, we strive to create memorable experiences that bring joy to our communities and inspire others to pursue their passions with unwavering determination,” said Winnie Chin, Spritzer’s Head of Public Relations.
As Spritzer continues to cement its position as a catalyst for fresh new experiences amongst Malaysians, initiatives like the “Meet the Red Legends Lunch” reaffirm the brand’s dedication to cultivating active lifestyles, fostering community spirit, and sparking a desire to achieve our potential.
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About Spritzer:
Established in 1989, Spritzer Group has been a pioneer in providing Malaysians with natural mineral water sourced from a 440-acre green rainforest. Committed to innovation, Spritzer Group leads the Malaysian bottled water industry through manufacturing, distribution, marketing, and sales of its diverse product line. From renowned natural mineral water to refreshing non-carbonated fruit-flavoured drinks, each product is carefully crafted to meet consumer needs.
Comprising eight business subsidiaries, Spritzer Group specializes in the production and distribution of silica-rich natural mineral water, sparkling natural mineral water, distilled drinking water, carbonated fruit-flavoured drinks, and non-carbonated fruit-flavoured drinks.
With over 30 years of experience, Spritzer Group is Malaysia’s largest and only listed bottled water producer. For more information, please visit www.spritzer.com.my.
HubSpot, the customer platform for scaling businesses, has released new data from a global research survey1 that indicates companies in Singapore are transforming their business models in response to global megatrends such as generative AI and changing customer expectations.
From economic downturns to the rise of new social channels, businesses have to pivot with the times, all the time. But the AI era is different. Small and Medium Businesses (SMEs) are operating in a new reality, and it requires more than just adapting to change. It requires reinvention. According to HubSpot’s research, eight in ten (81 per cent) Singapore companies said they’ve evolved more in the past four years than the previous two decades – the highest level of disruption across all countries surveyed.
In 2024, local companies are navigating a new reality where keeping pace with technological disruption and innovation is critical to business success. Singapore companies are the most likely globally to feel that their current growth tactics are becoming less effective (71 per cent) and are also the most likely across all countries surveyed to agree that the introduction of AI has required them to reinvent (82 per cent) their business.
Kat Warboys, Senior Marketing Director of APAC, HubSpot, said: “A combination of rising business costs, new technology and evolving customer expectations have impacted the effectiveness of conventional growth tactics among Singapore’s businesses, accelerating a need for reinvention. Our research shows that a majority of local businesses agree that personalised, impactful customer experiences, powered by AI and automation, will be vital to their growth in 2024. Long term success will be determined by the ability of businesses to effectively engage with their audiences across multiple channels throughout the customer journey, and demonstrate value to customers to maximise retention.”
To empower Singapore companies with the right capabilities to meet evolving customer expectations, HubSpot today announced the launch of the new Service Hub and Content Hub. These tools are designed to help local businesses deliver streamlined, personalised customer experiences, which eight in ten (80 per cent) local companies view as key to business growth. These solutions are part of HubSpot’s Spotlight, a bi-annual initiative where the company highlights its latest innovations to help SMEs win.
Today, customers are everywhere. Their purchase path is fragmented across multiplying channels, and marketers are left facing two major challenges: reach and relevance. Companies need to efficiently meet customers wherever they are, and do it with quality content that’s personalised, unique and valuable.
However, Singapore companies are struggling to meet demands for multi-channel content, with 82 per cent – the highest globally – sharing a need for tools to help remix content from one format or channel to another. Singapore is also the most likely across all countries surveyed by HubSpot to cite an increasing number of channels as a pain point (40 per cent).
“The data suggests that while reinvention is necessary for success, it is not a one size fits all approach. Brands working to effectively reach audiences must connect with customers on a deeper level by leveraging personalised content tailored for the channels these customers most commonly reside on. While this may not be a simple process, it is a journey that many businesses are on, or need to commence, in order to understand and produce content that best engages customers,” shared Warboys.
To help local businesses meet demands for remixed, multi-channel content, HubSpot has launched Content Hub. The all-in-one marketing solution, powered by HubSpot AI, helps to create and manage content across the entire customer journey, through tools like AI Content Creation, Content Remix, Brand Voice, Audio Tooling, Members Blog and Gated Content Library (among others). This helps brands to more effectively meet and engage their customers by generating content customised for various channels, formats, and audience profile, with a consistent brand voice.
HubSpot Content Hub – Content Remix
Transforming CX teams into revenue drivers with the all-new Service Hub
A separate HubSpot study2 revealed that nine in ten (92 per cent) Singapore companies agreed that consumers find customer service interactions frustrating. There is a clear disconnect between what local brands think their audience needs, and what their customers and prospects actually want. SMEs need to double down on keeping existing customers happy, especially since acquiring a new one can be up to 25 times more expensive3. This is one of the many reasons a brand’s customer support and success teams play such a critical role in the bottom line.
The HubSpot study also found that 81 per cent of Singapore companies considered customer service and customer success separate functions with distinct goals and responsibilities. This hinders visibility and the flow of information across customer facing teams, impacting the ability to deliver impactful, personalised customer service. Common challenges faced by customer service teams in Singapore include extracting meaningful insights from customer data (49 per cent), tracking KPIs (46 per cent), ensuring alignment of customer service goals with overall business objectives (38 per cent), as well as ensuring agents have access to accurate and relevant information (34 per cent).
Aligning with Singapore’s strong national focus on AI, the study uncovered that nearly all (96 per cent) local companies are using AI as part of the customer service process. To transform customer service into a more proactive function, about two thirds of (66 per cent) CX teams in Singapore are implementing predictive analytics and AI-driven tools to better anticipate customer needs.
The all-new Service Hub, powered by HubSpot AI, is the only solution that brings together customer support and success functions for the first time, helping businesses scale support and drive retention through data-backed insights and connected workflows. In line with strong local adoption of AI, Service Hub features over a dozen AI-powered tools such as chatbots and real-time reply recommendations to boost customer successes.
HubSpot Service Hub – Customer Success Dashboard
“With Service Hub, our reps hit the ground running thanks to a complete view of the customer journey,” said Jennifer Cummings, Sr. Director, Customer Engagement at Kaplan. “Since bringing our marketing, sales, and service teams together on HubSpot, it’s completely removed the guesswork for our leaders, giving them visibility and confidence that customers are getting what they need, quickly.”
“In today’s business landscape, change is measured in days and weeks, not years. The speed of reinvention can be daunting, but technology advancements offer a significant opportunity for Singapore companies, especially SMEs, to adapt to new market trends and continue meeting evolving customer needs. With consumers expecting personalised experiences that align with their values and preferences, meeting these expectations requires businesses to connect with customers through channels that serve them best. These solutions from HubSpot are aimed at helping Singapore companies thrive in the digital economy,” explained Warboys.
Learn more about these solutions and more than 100 updates made across the customer platform at hubspot.com/spotlight.
Key Features of HubSpot’s New Service Hub and Content Hub*Powered by HubSpot AIService Hub To help CX leaders scale support, Service Hub includes:Help Desk Workspace: Unlocks productivity for reps with an at-a-glance view of everything that matters most — from real-time ticket updates to omnichannel conversations — plus the ability to organise, search, and filter for improved discovery.Tools for businesses to scale support:Advanced SLAs for better, more complex reporting and operations.Robust routing tools to ensure tickets go to the right reps at the right time.Workforce management settings and APIs to set user availability, working hours, and skills.To help success teams drive retention, Service Hub includes:Customer Success Workspace: Customer Success Managers (CSMs) can manage their entire book of business in one place with actionable insights and custom segments. The workspace includes:Account activity & pipelines specific to each CSM’s portfolio for easy access to the most important information.Customer health scores so CSMs can identify churn risk, prioritise outreach, and address needs proactively.Product usage integrations with essential apps like Pendo, Amplitude, Segment or HubSpot’s Custom Events API.Service Hub also features over a dozen AI-powered tools, including:GPT-powered Chatbot* for 24/7 support, freeing up reps to focus on complex issues.Real-time Reply Recommendations* and Conversation Summaries* to speed up time to resolution, including multilingual support*.Suggested next steps* to help reps take action after customer calls.Content Hub Content Hub includes:AI Content Creation* to make quality multilingual content creation simple — from generating ideas, to writing blog posts, to creating images.Content Remix* to easily create a full pipeline of content based on a single asset. 82 per cent of Singapore marketers agree that this is exactly the kind of tool they need according to HubSpot research.Brand Voice* to define and generate content that has a consistent brand voice — from blogs, to social, to email.Audio Tooling to create, host, and distribute Podcasts* and Post Narration* to turn text into audio for better content accessibility.Members Blog and Gated Content Library to manage content, offer premium content, and easily capture leads.
1 HubSpot: State of Business Growth Research (March 2024) 2 HubSpot: CX Leader Market Research (October 2023) 3Harvard Business Review
About HubSpot
HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS) is the customer platform that helps your business grow better. HubSpot delivers seamless connection for customer-facing teams with a unified platform that includes AI-powered engagement hubs, a Smart CRM, and a connected ecosystem with over 1,500 App Marketplace integrations, a community network, and educational content from HubSpot Academy. Today, over 205,000 customers, like DoorDash, Reddit, Eventbrite, and Tumblr, across more than 135 countries use HubSpot to attract, engage, and delight customers. Learn more at www.hubspot.com.
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Unlocking ADHD, in collaboration with Tay Guan Hin, Creative Chairman of BBDO Singapore and author of the best-selling Penguin book “Collide,” recently presented “Where Art and ADHD Collide,” a groundbreaking event held at ARTitude Galería in Singapore. This unique occasion celebrated the fusion of creativity, diversity, and the intersection of art and mental health. Taking place on Monday, April 22, 2024, the event is honored by the presence of Lee Chen Ee, Group Director of Innovation and Transformation at Singapore Health Services, as the guest of honor. Her attendance highlighted the importance of using creativity to raise awareness and promote mental health. Ms. Moonlake Lee, Executive Director of Unlocking ADHD, also graced the event as a special guest, sharing invaluable insights and personal perspectives on ADHD. Unlocking ADHD is a charity and social service agency that empowers ADHDers and their families to live life to the fullest.
The evening featured a diverse lineup of exceptionally talented artists with ADHD. Among them was Khaitama D. Sun, fondly referred as Khai, Singapore’s sole artist who created artwork with drumsticks that synchronized with the rhythm of words. Khai’s unique talents were showcased as he simultaneously crafted two masterpieces with his left and right hands, marking Singapore’s first-ever live painting. The painting is called “Rhythmic Dance of Chaos “.Additionally, artist Rachel Elena Tng, a late-diagnosed autistic ADHDer, presented her captivating live painting titled “The World According To ” which received warm applause from the audience. Attendees had the opportunity to bid on these extraordinary creations, with proceeds benefiting both the artists and Unlocking ADHD. Sales of all books also contributed to Unlocking ADHD’s cause.
Lee Chen Ee, Group Director of Innovation and Transformation at Singapore Health Services, “It is most heartening that this event brings together individuals from all walks of life, different occupations, and different industries, for a common goal – to promote acceptance, awareness and celebration of neurodiversity. I hope we can all continue supporting initiatives such as these that promote a movement towards inclusion and understanding.”
Guan Hin Tay, book writer, Collide remarked, “This sensorial experience demonstrated how the unique thinking of individuals with ADHD could revolutionize the world, much like the unexpected fusion of ideas in my book ‘Collide’ leads to extraordinary creation.”
Moonlake Lee, Executive Director of Unlocking ADHD, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “We are delighted to be part of this unique event. Our aim is to celebrate the artistic talents of individuals with ADHD and foster an inclusive space for dialogue and understanding.”
Ganesh Somwanshi, Founder of Mett.AI, curated the concept of Singapore’s first-ever live painting by an ADHD artist, influenced by “Collide.” He remarked, “Art can empower people from all walks of life and serve as a healing element in everyday life. I am grateful to Tay Guan Hin for the opportunity to be part of this project.”
‘Where Art and ADHD Collide’ served as an event and a movement toward acceptance, understanding, and celebration of neurodiversity. It transcended the traditional event format, creating an inclusive space for dialogue and appreciation of diverse talents.
The evening was a resounding success, with a diverse audience comprising corporate leaders, educational pioneers, media influencers, and community members who champion creativity and inclusivity. Together, they supported the ADHD community through the transformative power of art, marking a significant step toward acceptance, understanding, and celebration of neurodiversity.
About Unlocking ADHD
Unlocking ADHD is a registered charity and social service agency under the National Council of Social Service in Singapore with a mission to Empower ADHDers and their families to live life to the fullest. The Unlocking ADHD website (www.unlockingadhd.com) is the most comprehensive online resource on ADHD in Singapore. The charity runs events to support ADHDers, and has also developed a FREE RESTART ADHD Starter Kit for adults. It is also responsible for the first community study on ADHD in Singapore. Unlocking ADHD also supports over 3K members via a private Facebook Community Group and over 800 members on Discord.
About Guan Hin Tay, Author
Tay Guan Hin, Creative Chairman of BBDO Singapore, has significantly impacted the creative industry, showcasing his talent across global agencies like Saatchi & Saatchi, Wunderman Thompson, Grey, and Leo Burnett. His digital engagement strategies have elevated brands such as Visa, Unilever, Audi, MOHH and Shell, effectively enhancing their market presence and addressing business challenges. His debut book, “Collide: Embracing Conflict to Boost Creativity,” published by Penguin, quickly became an Amazon and Straits Times best-seller. Guan Hin has over 300 creative awards and notable roles, including Jury President at Cannes Lions and other prestigious events. A revered keynote speaker, he has shared his expertise at TEDx, Cannes Lions, and with top firms like Tencent and Meta. Passionate about mentoring, he founded Singapore’s first student awards and actively supports young talent development. His leadership in innovation was highlighted during his presidency of the Asia Professional Speakers Association, marking him as a prominent figure in fostering creativity and nurturing future generations in the creative sector.
Following the first mega overseas roadshow of 2024 held successfully in Tokyo, Japan this March, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will soon unveil its second overseas promotional event in Singapore. The program includes a four-day roadshow and a presentation & networking seminar namely the “Macao Tourism + MICE Product Updates Seminar & Travel Mart”, to be unveiled in advance this Thursday (25 April). Singaporean visitors and members of the travel trade will be offered a window onto Macao’s strengths as a MICE and travel destination. The event aims to attract more Singaporeans to Macao for leisure and MICE travel, as part of the endeavor to expand the Southeast Asian market.
Macao and Singapore industry operators explore “tourism + MICE”
MGTO will lead a delegation of Macao’s travel trade to Singapore and organize the “Macao Tourism + MICE Product Updates Seminar & Travel Mart” on 25 April. Industry participants from Singapore will be introduced to the strengths of Macao’s tourism and MICE industries. A business networking session will also be held on site for the travel trade from both sides to connect and forge partnerships, in turn boosting mutual visitations.
Spectacular roadshow teems with “tourism +” in Macao
The mega roadshow in Singapore will be held at Suntec City Atrium (Convention Centre) from 25 – 28 April. Designed after Rubik’s Cube, a special space is created with colorful key visual that manifests the vibrant scene of Macao’s cultural diversity and harmony blended with the unique splendor of “tourism +”.
The roadshow will feature numerous themed booths and interactive games. The Economic Development Bureau of Hengqin, the six integrated resort enterprises from Macao and Air Macau will also run booths to promote their newest tourism facilities and products. Singaporean residents can experience Macao from a kaleidoscope of angles.
MGTO has progressively unfolded an array of promotional initiatives in advance in Singapore for the mega roadshow. A themed webpage (https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/article/promotion/experience-macao-singapore-roadshow) is launched. Singaporean travel KOL, The Travel Intern, has started spotlighting the event on various platforms since early April. Starting this week, information about the roadshow has been released on radio, newspapers, light boxes, mega exterior LED screens of shopping centres as well as MGTO’s platforms on social media, which widens the event’s presence together with several KOLs’ promotions. It is hoped that the marketing campaign can attract more locals to the event for an experience of Macao’s “tourism +”, in turn boosting visitor arrivals from Singapore and Southeast Asia for international market development.
Average daily Singapore visitor arrivals increase twofold in the first quarter
At present, Singapore ranks as the eighth largest international visitor market for Macao. In the first quarter of 2024, there were 25,623 visitor arrivals from Singapore to Macao. The average daily volume of Singaporean visitors recovered to 82.6% of the level in the first quarter of 2019 and increased by 263.1% compared with the first quarter of 2023. Two airlines (Air Macau and Scoot) currently operate regular direct air service between Macao and Singapore with two flights daily.
Promotional events towards international markets
This year, MGTO actively rolls out mega promotional events. In addition to the mega roadshows in Tokyo and Singapore in March and April respectively, the Office will unfold more roadshows in Jakarta (Indonesia), Seoul (Korea), Bangkok (Thailand) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) for a showcase of Macao’s “tourism +” offerings. To support industry partners to explore business opportunities, destination presentation and networking seminars will be held concurrently for the travel trade there. Moreover, MGTO will continue to engage in major regional and international travel fairs to raise Macao’s international profile and presence as a travel destination.
Enrich special offers to boost destination appeal
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao SAR, MGTO has launched the scheme “My Treats for You” of special travel offers for international visitors (from beyond the Greater China region). To attract international visitations to Macao, 250,000 gifts are rolled out including special offers on air tickets, cross-border transportation, hotel accommodation, dining, entertainment and show tickets. Targeting Singapore as a visitor market, MGTO partners with Air Macau and travel agencies in Singapore and Macao to launch different special offers to attract Singaporean visitors and expand the diversity of travel markets.
About Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO)
Main Responsibilities of Macao Government Tourism Office
In accordance with Macao Special Administrative Region (Macao SAR) Government’s strategy of positioning and developing Macao as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) serves as the public entity responsible for implementing, analyzing and assisting in formulating the tourism policies of the Macao SAR to enhance Macao’s reputation as a quality destination.
