GUANGZHOU, China, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yatsen Holding Limited ("Yatsen" or the "Company") (NYSE: YSG), a leading China-based beauty group, today announced that the Company has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on April 26, 2024.

The annual report is available on the Company's investor relations website at ir.yatsenglobal.com and on the SEC's website at https://www.sec.gov/. The Company will provide hard copies of the annual report, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon written request. Requests should be directed to Investor Relations Department, Yatsen Holding Limited, Building No. 35, Art Port International Creation Center, No. 2519 Xingang East Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510330, People's Republic of China.

About Yatsen Holding Limited

Yatsen Holding Limited (NYSE: YSG) is a leading China-based beauty group with the mission of creating an exciting new journey of beauty discovery for consumers around the world. Founded in 2016, the Company has launched and acquired numerous color cosmetics and skincare brands including Perfect Diary, Little Ondine, Pink Bear, Galénic, DR.WU (its mainland China business), Eve Lom, and EANTiM. The Company's flagship brand, Perfect Diary, is one of the leading color cosmetics brands in China in terms of retail sales value. The Company primarily reaches and engages with customers directly both online and offline, with expansive presence across all major e-commerce, social and content platforms in China.

For more information, please visit http://ir.yatsenglobal.com/.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

Yatsen Holding Limited
Investor Relations
E-mail: ir@yatsenglobal.com

Piacente Financial Communications
Hui Fan
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
E-mail: yatsen@thepiacentegroup.com

In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: yatsen@thepiacentegroup.com

BEIJING, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zhihu Inc. ("Zhihu" or the "Company") (NYSE: ZH; HKEX: 2390), a leading online content community in China, today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 26, 2024. The annual report can be accessed on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.zhihu.com/.

The Company will provide a hard copy of its annual report containing the audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be directed to Investor Relations, Zhihu Inc., 18 Xueqing Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, People's Republic of China.

About Zhihu Inc.

Zhihu Inc. (NYSE: ZH; HKEX: 2390) is a leading online content community in China where people come to find solutions, make decisions, seek inspiration, and have fun. Since the initial launch in 2010, we have grown from a Q&A community into one of the top comprehensive online content communities and the largest Q&A-inspired online content community in China. For more information, please visit https://ir.zhihu.com. 

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

Zhihu Inc.
Email: ir@zhihu.com 

Piacente Financial Communications
Helen Wu
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
Email: zhihu@tpg-ir.com 

In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Phone: +1-212-481-2050
Email: zhihu@tpg-ir.com

SHANGHAI, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ATRenew Inc. ("ATRenew" or the "Company") (NYSE: RERE), a leading technology-driven pre-owned consumer electronics transactions and services platform in China, today announced that Mr. Mervin Ye Zhou has been appointed as a new member of the Company's board of directors (the "Board"), the compensation committee of the Board, and the nominating and corporate governance committee of the Board, effective immediately, to fill the vacancies arising from the resignation of Mr. Lijun Xin. Upon the appointment of Mr. Mervin Ye Zhou, the Board consists of eight members: Mr. Kerry Xuefeng Chen, Mr. Yongliang Wang, Mr. Chen Chen, Mr. Mervin Ye Zhou, Ms. Shuangxi Wu, Mr. Jingbo Wang, Mr. Guoxing Jiang and Ms. Rui Zhu.

Mr. Mervin Ye Zhou is a vice president of JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618 (HKD counter) and 89618 (RMB counter)) and head of Strategic Investment, responsible for overseeing various investment activities, mergers and acquisitions, and portfolio management for JD.com and its subsidiaries. Prior to joining JD.com in January 2022, Mr. Zhou was a partner and spent over 10 years at SoftBank China Venture Capital (SBCVC). Prior to that, Mr. Zhou worked at McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm, from March 2009 to June 2011, where his last position was Engagement Manager. Mr. Zhou received his bachelor's degree in electronic engineering from Tsinghua University, and his Ph.D. in electrical engineering and computer sciences from UC Berkeley.

Mr. Kerry Xuefeng Chen, the Company's Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, said, "On behalf of the Board and the management of ATRenew, I would like to express our gratitude to Mr. Lijun Xin, for his outstanding contributions during his tenure. We are delighted to welcome Mr. Mervin Ye Zhou to the Board. His appointment marks a significant step in our journey, reflecting our commitment to excellence and strategic growth. Mervin brings a wealth of experience in business and finance, which will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and expand. We look forward to Mervin's insights and are excited about the future we will build together."

About ATRenew Inc.

Headquartered in Shanghai, ATRenew Inc. operates a leading technology-driven pre-owned consumer electronics transactions and services platform in China under the brand ATRenew. Since its inception in 2011, ATRenew has been on a mission to give a second life to all idle goods, addressing the environmental impact of pre-owned consumer electronics by facilitating recycling and trade-in services, and distributing the devices to prolong their lifecycle. ATRenew's open platform integrates C2B, B2B, and B2C capabilities to empower its online and offline services. Through its end-to-end coverage of the entire value chain and its proprietary inspection, grading, and pricing technologies, ATRenew sets the standard for China's pre-owned consumer electronics industry. ATRenew is a participant in the United Nations Global Compact, and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business.

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Investor Relations Contact

In China:
ATRenew Inc.
Investor Relations
Email: ir@atrenew.com 

In the United States:
ICR LLC.
Email: atrenew@icrinc.com 
Tel: +1-212-537-0461 

Core Business Performance Strengthened, Operational Efficiency Optimised, Setting the Stage for Sustained Growth

HONG KONG, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HKBN Ltd. ("HKBN" or the "Company"; SEHK stock code: 1310) today announced its operational and financial results for the six months ended 29 February 2024 ("1H2024"). Despite a challenging and uncertain business environment, HKBN achieved a business turnaround, marking an inflection point towards sustainable profitability. Through enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening core business performance, the Group has established a solid foundation for continuous growth in its Enterprise Solutions and Residential Solutions business.

William Yeung, HKBN Co-Owner, Executive Vice-chairman and Group CEO said, "Despite robust demand for digital transformation, the slow economic recovery and escalating interest rates have challenged our customers' businesses operations and delayed project timelines over the past six months. Nevertheless, we have effectively leveraged our robust telecommunications infrastructure to forge ahead in our ICT transcendence journey, enhancing our core business performance and operational efficiency. These strategic improvements have led to modest growth during this challenging reporting period, laying a solid foundation for sustained future growth."

Enterprise Solutions: Capturing Growth Through ICT Transcendence

Enterprise Solutions business has continued to strengthen its core business performance and recorded a 3% increase in enterprise services revenue, after excluding international telecommunications services. This growth was complemented by a 20% rise in year-on-year new order bookings and a revenue backlog of HK$4.7b. The cloud services business has been one of the key drivers of this strategic growth, benefited by customers' strong demand for cloud technology. Notably, the IT packaged solutions IT•Simplified and AegisConnect, launched last year, have generated strong customer interest and significantly boosted service uptake among both new and existing customers. Recently, the business launched OFFICE-IN-A-BOX and SHOP-IN-A-BOX to offer bespoke IT package solutions that address industry-specific challenges.

Moreover, the business has expanded its market presence, particularly in the public and large enterprise sectors, and strengthened its position in the SME sector. Significant progress has been made regionally as it facilitated businesses from mainland China, especially from the Greater Bay Area (GBA), into Hong Kong, and supported both local and global companies to establish themselves in mainland China. Revenue from mainland China and Macau remained stable.

Residential Solutions: Ongoing Infinite-play Strategy for ARPH (Average Revenue for Household) Growth

Residential Solutions business demonstrated resilience with a slight revenue decline of 1% to HK$1,182 million. During 1H2024, the business strengthened partnerships to enhance its offerings, leading to a significant uptake in high-speed fibre services, particularly the 2000Mbps package, which saw a substantial surge from customers upgrades. Service revenue remained steady as the business diligently pursued Infinite-play strategy, diversifying its portfolio of value-added services to deepen customer engagement. This approach significantly enhanced the company's entertainment ecosystem, featuring platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, myTV SUPER, and iQIYI. Consequently, the residential average revenue per user (ARPU) saw a notable rise of 1% to HK$181.

During the reporting period, the business launched N mobile, a new travel and lifestyle mobile brand, to complement its existing MVNO mobile services. Supported by China Mobile Hong Kong, SmarTone and 3HK, the Group now offers one of the market's most comprehensive selections of local and roaming options to both Enterprise and Residential customers. Additionally, with travel activity rebounding to pre-pandemic levels, there has been a significant increase in sales of its Global SIM service, driven by a resurgence in consumers' data roaming needs.

25Gbps Fibre Network: Propelling the Evolution of Connectivity

Core telecom services are instrumental in driving HKBN's strategic growth. Responding to strong demand for high-speed connectivity across both enterprise and residential markets, HKBN joined hands with Nokia to offer pre-sales of Hong Kong's first 25Gbps fibre network^. The commercial rollout is set for June 2024, offering customers seamless access to unmatched Internet speeds at competitive prices.

Yeung added, "Our strategic alliance with Nokia positions us to significantly reshape the connectivity landscape. This decisive move will enable HKBN to steadily gain market share and improve revenue from high-margin core services over the next 12 to 18 months, driving solid growth in the crucial sector."

For more details about HKBN's results in 1H2024 please refer to the announcement:
https://reg.hkbn.net/WwwCMS/upload/pdf/en/e_FY24_InterimResultsAnnouncement.pdf

About HKBN Ltd.

HKBN Ltd. (SEHK Stock Code: 1310, together with its subsidiaries, "HKBN" or the "Group") is an investment holding company.  Headquartered in Hong Kong with operations spanning across Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China, the Group is a leading integrated telecommunications and technology services provider. The Group provides a full range of one-stop, high-quality information and communication technology (ICT) solutions and an unlimited services portfolio. HKBN's extensive tri-carrier fibre infrastructure covers over 2.57 million residential homes and 8,100 commercial buildings and facilities across Hong Kong. Committed to creating a lasting positive impact to wherever it operates, HKBN embraces a core purpose to "Make our Home a Better Place to Live" and has received a highest possible rating of AAA in MSCI's 2023 ESG Ratings assessment in environment, society and governance. The Group is managed by hundreds of Co-Owners (supervisory and management level Talents in the Group) who invested their savings to buy shares of HKBN Ltd.. For more information about HKBN, please visit www.hkbn.net/en.

PASAY CITY, Philippines, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The SM group continues to expand its presence nationwide to serve more Filipinos and communities.

"We will continue to invest in growth in the Philippines and we are committed to being a catalyst for responsible development. We have a young, dynamic, higher-earning population who will help support and drive economic activity," said SM Investments Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Frederic C. DyBuncio.

There are many areas in the country which have yet to benefit from access to modern retailing, formal financial services and integrated property developments.

"Our strategy is to continue to expand coverage nationwide to create new markets that improve access to these sectors," he added.

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. is opening four new malls, one in Metro Manila and three in the provincial areas in 2024.

SM Development Corporation (SMDC) is planning to roll out 8,000 to 10,000 residential units this year in the northern part of the Philippines and across Visayas and Mindanao.

SM Hotels officially launched its first Lanson Place property at the Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.  

Alfamart, SM's minimart grocery format, is set to increase its store expansion by at least 400 stores in 2024.  

BDO also continues to expand coverage nationwide with BDO and BDO Network Bank planning to increase branches by a combined 100 to 120 this year.

Following its acquisition of the Philippine Geothermal Production Company (PGPC), SM is set to explore new steam fields with the aim to double the company's current steam production of 300 megawatts within the medium-term.

These projects are set to generate around 2,000 jobs during exploration and development, which will boost livelihood in each respective locality.

2GO Group, Inc. added two new ships and will have 11 ships in its fleet, serving 19 ports of call.

Airspeed, another SM-owned logistics company, is also keen on expanding its distribution facilities in key cities in the regions along with opening more kiosks and collaborations with service providers to offer better customer options, wider network, and quicker delivery times.

About SM Investments Corporation

SM Investments Corporation is one of the leading Philippine companies that is invested in market-leading businesses in retail, banking, and property. It also invests in ventures that capture high growth opportunities in the emerging Philippine economy.

SM's retail operations are the country's largest and most diversified, consisting of grocery stores, department stores and specialty retail stores. SM's property arm, SM Prime Holdings, Inc., is the largest integrated property developer in the Philippines with interests in malls, residences, offices, hotels, and convention centers as well as tourism-related property developments. SM's interests in banking are in BDO Unibank, Inc., the country's largest bank, and China Banking Corporation, the fourth largest private domestic bank.

For more information, please visit www.sminvestments.com

SHANGHAI, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UnionPay International (UPI) has teamed up with JD PAY, JD.com's digital payment service to elevate the cross-border shopping experience, enabling customers around the world to use their local UnionPay cards on JD.com. This partnership is a major step forward in meeting the rising appetite for streamlined international online payment options and responds directly to the consumer trend toward effortless cross-border e-commerce transactions.

Through this partnership, consumers around the world can now enjoy a more streamlined payment process when shopping on JD.com. Thongchai from Thailand , recently shared his online shopping experience: "You can directly use a Thai locally published UnionPay card, and simply enter the card info to complete the payment. The whole payment process is very smooth." This partnership significantly streamlines the international payment process, greatly improving the shopping experience for consumers outside of China, allowing them easy access to high-quality products offered on JD's Global Sales platform.

JD.com's adoption of Union Pay cards marks a significant advancement for China's e-commerce industry, enhancing the ease of cross-border transactions for its customers. Moreover, this collaboration empowers small and medium-sized businesses and exporters on JD.com to seamlessly receive overseas payments, eliminating the complexities associated with multiple currencies, collection policies, and other international payment challenges. As a result, shoppers across the globe can effortlessly use their preferred payment methods to access and purchase from an extensive array of products on JD.com.

Looking ahead, UPI and JD.com are dedicated to enhancing their partnership further, aiming to facilitate the growth of cross-border payments and e-commerce. Their goal is to provide a shopping experience that is not only safer and more efficient but also universally accessible and convenient for customers everywhere.

About UnionPay International

With over 230 million UnionPay cards issued across 81 countries and regions outside of mainland China, UnionPay International is committed to enriching the online payment experience for its cardholders. In response to the growing trend of consumers preferring online transactions, UnionPay has expanded its network, now allowing over 22 million online merchants across 200 countries and regions to accept UnionPay cards.

For more information, please visit: https://www.unionpayintl.com/

MELBOURNE, Australia, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ideagen has further strengthened its position as a global leader in regulatory compliance software with the acquisition of Australian workforce safety solution, Damstra Technology.  

Damstra's suite of cloud-based contractor and workforce management tools, complement Ideagen's existing portfolio of quality, compliance, health, safety and risk management software, enabling Ideagen to offer even more comprehensive, tailored solutions to regulated industries. 

Speaking about their latest acquisition, Ben Dorks, Ideagen CEO, said: "We're thrilled to welcome Damstra into the Ideagen family. This acquisition significantly strengthens our solutions for high-risk industries such as mining, energy, and construction.

"Damstra's robust safety and compliance solutions enhance our EHS capabilities enabling us to help our customers meet regulatory requirements, mitigate risk and achieve operational excellence. " 

Damstra software provides end-to-end safety solutions for workforce management that allows organizations to predict, mitigate and reduce unforeseen and unnecessary business risks to people, workplaces, assets and information. 

Christian Damstra, CEO of Damstra Technology, commented on the acquisition: "Joining Ideagen is a pivotal moment for Damstra. We're excited about the opportunities this acquisition opens up for customers and colleagues. 

"Leveraging Ideagen's global footprint and deep industry expertise means we can offer our customers enhanced support, scalability and a wider portfolio of products. 

"As Ideagen Damstra, we can continue to introduce cutting-edge, integrated solutions, redefining industry standards and creating safer, more efficient workplaces. Together, we'll enhance our capabilities and further solidify our dedication to innovation and excellence, delivering solutions to regulated industries worldwide. " 

With more than one million daily users of Ideagen quality, risk, audit, health and safety, and collaboration solutions, Ideagen understands the challenges organization's face in today's complex and increasingly volatile business market. 

This acquisition is the fifth Australian business to be brought into the Ideagen family since the start of 2023 and underscores the UK headquartered businesses' commitment to building a robust suite of solutions for regulated industries worldwide. As part of their Asia-Pacific footprint, Ideagen Damstra joins, Ideagen OnePlace Solutions (May 2023), Ideagen Lucidity (October 2023) Ideagen OpCentral (November 2023) and Ideagen Plant Assessor (January 2024) alongside Ideagen CompliSpace (December 2021).  

It is their third acquisition of 2024 and follows Monday's announcement that InPhase, the mobile frontline worker safety solution would be joining Ideagen. 

About Ideagen  

Ideagen brings clarity and confidence to the safe hands and trusted voices protecting our world.   

By unifying deep regulatory expertise and innovation with affordable, best-in-class software we provide trusted, meaningful intelligence to regulated and high-compliance industries such as life sciences, healthcare, banking and finance, aviation, defence, manufacturing and construction.   

From the shop floor to the flight deck, from the front line to the boardroom, our 11,500 customers include more than 250 global aviation organisations, nine of the top ten accounting firms, nine of the top ten global aerospace and defence corporations, 15 of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies and 65% of the top 20 global food & drink companies  

Headquartered in Nottingham UK, with offices across the US, Australia, India, Malaysia and UAE, our 1500+ colleagues are dedicated to supporting industries to turn risk into resilience.  

About Damstra 

Damstra is a global leader in enterprise protection software in industries where regulatory compliance is key such as mining and construction. Its Enterprise Protection Platform (EPP) integrates an extensive range of modules and products that allows organizations to mitigate and reduce unforeseen and unnecessary business risks around people, workplaces, assets, information, financials, and reputation. 

The EPP links together organizations' existing technologies related to vendor management, security, training, and safety, connecting and protecting an organization's most valuable resources, as well as preserving their corporate reputation. 

Damstra is focused on worker safety, risk management, and organisational compliance towards zero harm in the workplace. 

Headquartered in Melbourne Australia, Damstra provides solutions to over 6000 clients and contracting companies in ~25 countries. 

SHANGHAI, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Xiao-I Corporation (Nasdaq: AIXI) ("Xiao-I" or "the Company"), a leading artificial intelligence company, announced today that that the Company's full year 2023 financial results will be released before the U.S. market opens on Tuesday April 30, 2024.

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its results at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m. China Time) the same day. The live and archived webcast of the conference call can be accessed at the Xiao-I website Investors Section at Cognitive Intelligence AI Solution Provider | Xiao-i (xiaoi.com)

What: Xiao-I Corporation Full Year 2023 (ended December 31, 2023) Earnings Conference Call
When: 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Webcast: Xiao-I Corporation - Events (xiaoi.com)

To join the conference call via telephone, participants must use the following link to complete an online registration process. Upon registering, each participant will receive email instructions to access the conference call, including dial-in information and a PIN number allowing access to the conference call. This pre-registration process is designed by the operator to reduce delays due to operator congestion when accessing the live call.

Online Registration: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI4f0f95dc96b94137a202d2d353d393fb

Participants who have not pre-registered may join the webcast by accessing the link at Xiao-I Corporation - Events (xiaoi.com)

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investors section of Xiao-I's website at Cognitive Intelligence AI Solution Provider | Xiao-i (xiaoi.com)

About Xiao-I Corporation

Xiao-I Corporation is a leading artificial intelligence company that offers a diverse range of business solutions and services in artificial intelligence, covering natural language processing, voice and image recognition, machine learning, and affective computing. Since its inception in 2001, the Company has developed an extensive portfolio of cognitive intelligence technologies that are highly adaptable and have been successfully implemented across numerous business scenarios. Xiao-I powers its cognitive intelligence products and services with its cutting-edge, proprietary AI technologies to enable and promote industrial digitization, intelligent upgrading, and transformation.

SYDNEY, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading multi-asset broker, Vantage Markets (or Vantage), is pleased to announce the ongoing impact of its contribution to support the protection and resettlement of refugees and stateless people in Australia. This follows its US$100,000 donation to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in May 2023.

Australia's refugee landscape presents complex challenges, with thousands seeking asylum and protection. UNHCR's efforts, bolstered by Vantage's support, have been instrumental in navigating these challenges and providing critical assistance to these individuals, by advocating for improved refugee and stateless protection, offering direct counselling support, and facilitating durable solutions for eligible refugees.

The impact of this partnership has been profound, touching the lives of approximately 788 refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and returnees in 2023 alone. Of these, 119 individuals were successfully resettled from Australia to New Zealand, 39 found new homes in Canada and 19 individuals departed to the United States.

"Our collaboration with UNHCR underscores our commitment to creating a more inclusive and compassionate world," said Jack Kelly, Head of Sales, Vantage Australia. "We are humbled to see how our partnership has enabled UNHCR to delicately navigate the complexities of refugee support, ensuring that every step taken is a step towards a better future."

These efforts have resulted in meaningful changes in the lives of those in need. For instance, one woman from Iran, who had endured violence and social isolation due to severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), found solace through UNHCR's support. With the funding support from Vantage, UNHCR had sufficient resources to support her mental health and complete the necessary interviews for resettlement to New Zealand. Today, she awaits the outcome of her application, hopeful for a brighter future.

Similarly, another Kurdish man, grappling with chronic PTSD and a life-threatening health condition, demonstrated remarkable resilience. Through UNHCR's holistic support, he stabilised his mental health and was able to complete the extensive and detailed interviews to start his resettlement process. Today, he remains stable and hopeful for a new beginning.

"The completion of these activities has had a significant impact on the well-being and quality of life of refugees and asylum-seekers under UNHCR's protection," said a report compiled by UNHCR Australia. "By empowering them and fostering a sense of self-agency, these activities have offered a pathway for refugees and asylum seekers to regain some control over their lives. More importantly, this engagement has kept their options open for eventual resettlement, offering hope and a tangible pathway towards a brighter future."

"We're honoured to be supporting UNHCR's efforts — the team is doing incredibly important work and we're proud to be part of their journey," said Kelly. "We hope that our initiative encourages more individuals and organisations to support UNHCR's ongoing efforts and join in the mission of creating a more inclusive and compassionate world."

About Vantage

Vantage (or Vantage Markets) is a multi-asset broker offering clients access to a nimble and powerful service for trading Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on Forex, Commodities, Indices, Shares, ETFs, and Bonds.

With over 13 years of market experience, Vantage transcends the role of broker, providing a trusted trading ecosystem, an award-winning mobile trading app, and a user-friendly trading platform that empowers clients to seize trading opportunities. Download the Vantage App on App Store or Google Play.

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https://www.vantagemarkets.com/en-au/

Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd (ACN 157 768 566) ("Vantage"), located at 12/15 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2000, and is authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) AFSL no. 428901.

Trading derivatives carries significant risks. It is not suitable for all investors and if you are a professional client, you could lose substantially more than your initial investment. When acquiring our derivative products, you have no entitlement, right or obligation to the underlying financial assets. Past performance is no indication of future performance and tax laws are subject to change. The information on this website is general in nature and doesn't take into account your personal objectives, financial circumstances, or needs. Accordingly, before acting on the advice, you should consider whether the advice is suitable for you having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. We encourage you to seek independent advice if necessary.

You should consider whether you're part of our target market by reviewing our Target Market Determination (TMD), reading our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), and other legal documents to ensure you fully understand the risks before you make any trading decisions. We encourage you to seek independent advice if necessary.

About UNHCR

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, leads international action to protect people forced to flee because of conflict and persecution. The organization delivers life-saving assistance including shelter, food and water, helps to safeguard fundamental human rights and develops solutions that ensure people have a safe place to call home where they can build a better future. UNHCR also works to ensure that stateless people are granted nationality.

Project Excellence 2024 launched by UnionPay further enhances inbound payment experience

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move to enhance travel facilitation, both Malaysia and China have recently implemented a short-term visa waiver program, allowing citizens of each country to travel visa-free for tourism and business purposes. With the increasing flow of people in both directions, UnionPay International (UPI) further optimizes payment services.

In Malaysia, UPI plays a pivotal role in facilitating seamless payment experiences for Malaysian residents making local consumptions as well as travelling abroad including China. UPI offers a range of payment products, including credit cards, debit cards, and locally UnionPay-enabled e-wallets like SPay Global and GoPayz, ensuring cardholders have convenient payment options without the hassle of managing cash when travelling abroad.

Recently, UnionPay announced the launch of Project Excellence 2024, a significant initiative aimed at enhancing payment services in China to cater to the needs of tourists and foreigners. This initiative, coupled with the seamless payment experience offered by UnionPay, simplifies travel between the two countries and encourages greater tourism and business exchanges.

Tourists visiting China could consult at information booths at tourist hotspots for payment solutions provided by UnionPay and participate in various promotional activities under the theme "Explore China Your Way with UnionPay." UPI also collaborates with travel-related organizations such as the Malaysia-China Folklore Culture Tourism Association, participating in events like the upcoming "Nihao, China" travel fair.

As one of the global leading payment networks, UnionPay is accepted in 183 countries and regions. Over 230 million UnionPay cards have been issued outside China's mainland, and nearly 200 UnionPay-enabled e-wallets have been launched, facilitating seamless transactions for international travelers.