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ATLAS INVITES GUESTS TO CELEBRATE FINAL MONTHS OF INTERBELLUM

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Tan Heng Hong
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Singapore, 25 September 2020 – With October just around the corner, ATLAS invites guests to enjoy the last few months of its current cocktail menu, Interbellum, which was just awarded World’s Best Cocktail Menu at Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards 2020. Developed by Head Bartender Jesse Vida and his team, the menu is a celebration of the Art Deco period, paying homage to classic European cocktails of the time.

Honouring this ground-breaking period, Interbellum invites guests on a journey through the Art Deco movement to explore some of its pivotal cultural moments and celebrations.

With this latest award, ATLAS proudly represented Asia alongside two fantastic venues, Native in Singapore, who won Best International Cocktail Bar and Shingo Gokan’s Sober Company in Shanghai who took home Best International Restaurant Bar. For the first time, the awards ceremony for Tales of the Cocktail was held digitally from New Orleans, Louisiana on 21 September.

The menu design produced by Katana London weaves the historical moments in an engaging series of posters – divided into five chapters, with each chapter showcasing dynamic cocktails. A unique way to discover the enduring appeal of the golden age, enjoy The Boy King from the “The Discovery of King Tutankhuamum”, to Urban Pioneer from “A Time for Bold Ideas.” Each chapter is a celebration of moments from history that still resonate today with a series of dynamic cocktails.

“This menu was such a fantastic effort from all the team, and is a unique journey through traditional European influences and flavours,” says Jesse Vida, Head Bartender at ATLAS. “To have won World’s Best Cocktail at Tales is an incredible honour for us  here at ATLAS and we are immensely proud and humbled.”

Interbellum is available until the end of October, after which, ATLAS looks forward to welcoming guests to enjoy its new menu.

JANICE WONG LAUNCHES NEW HIGH TEA SERIES TO CELEBRATE PART IN OTTOLENGHI FILM

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Tan Heng Hong
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Cakes of Versailles Quince Chestnut Lemon Cake

September 25, 2020, Singapore: Janice Wong is once again hitting the big screen and representing Singapore with her part in Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles, a feature film releasing today, 25 September. In celebration, Janice Wong is bringing her experience to the little red dot with the launch of her new high tea series, which will see the first edition pay homage to Versailles itself.

The film follows seven-time New York Times best-selling cookbook author, Yotam Ottolenghi on his quest to bring the sumptuous art and decadence of Versailles to life in cake form at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Featuring a team of leading chefs from the dessert world, including Dominique Ansel, Sam Bompas & Harry Parr, Dinara Kasko, Ghaya F. Oliveira and Janice Wong, the chefs work to create a true architectural feast complete with mousse cakes, chocolate sculptures and swan pastries.

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The Cakes of Versailles high tea menu will run every weekend at 2am:dessertbar from 3 October through to 1 November, with limited sets available each day. With travel likely off the cards for the remainder of the year, Janice is inviting guests on a journey to experience a little taste of iconic Versailles. For the first edition, Janice has collaborated with chefs from the film, Sam Bompas & Harry Parr and Dinara Kasko, as well as local chef, Mohamed Al- Matin who have all created exclusive items for the menu offering.

Dinara Cake

Priced at S$45 per person, the menu features sweet treats including Prosecco raspberry Jelly from Bompas & Parr, Strawberry champagne Cake from Dinara, a selection of beautifully baked items such as pistachio and rose escargot from Al-Matin, as well as Janice’s Chestnut Quince Cake with Lemon Curd, Chantilly and Chocolate Chestnut Mousse.

“It was such an incredible experience to have been part of this film and work alongside such world-class talent, including Yotam Ottolenghi himself,” said Janice Wong. “I wanted to do something that enabled me to share part of my experience with my guests back here in Singapore, and the idea of a high tea series seemed a great way to do this. I am also honoured to have collaborated with some of the chefs from the film to share some of their incredible creations with Singapore.”

Reservations can be made via 2am:dessertbar online.

 

Mooncake-Infused Cocktails at MO BAR

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Tan Heng Hong
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The bar team has concocted three different drinks for the occasion, offering a creative fusion of classic cocktails and mooncake flavours: Whisky Oolong Milk Punch with Scotch, mango and pandan clarified with Oolong mooncake; Matcha Mule with Sonic wave-infused Match mooncake vodka, lime cordial and ginger beer; and Single Yolk Old Fashioned with bourbon, distilled single yolk mooncake and bitters.

The limited edition cocktails are available while supplies last through MO BAR’s online shop with the following options:

JGDEV Invests in SEA’s Leading Shopping Companion Amid Global Pandemic

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Tan Heng Hong
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MANILA, PHILIPPINES, September 18, 2020 – Southeast Asia’s leading e-commerce aggregator, iPrice Group, raises an additional undisclosed amount from JG Digital Equity Ventures, Inc. (JGDEV) to its series B investment amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Through its group of companies, JGDEV provides iPrice with a wide range of opportunities to be Southeast Asia’s best shopping companion and e-Commerce enabler.

iPrice’s platforms continue to grow in web traffic (up to 60%) since social distancing measures were set in place across the region. Overall, the e-commerce industry enables consumer spending to continue especially with social distancing. Before COVID-19, a Google-backed report predicted that Southeast Asia’s e-Commerce would reach $180 billion by 2025. However, with e-Commerce’s recent accelerated adoption, the industry is expected to experience a hypercharged growth. Hence, e-Commerce may even rise above the projected GMV.

Amidst the rising e-Commerce trend, iPrice positions itself as the leading shopping companion to consumers and an e-Commerce enabler to digital gateways, such as online media and super apps.

“iPrice has a unique approach. It doesn’t aim to compete with other players, but instead, it enables these players to have more channels. As a result, it connects them to more consumers. iPrice is more than just being exposed to the recent e-Commerce trend; it enables consumer transactions to be deeper and wider through its comprehensive understanding of the digital economy,” said JGDEV President and Chief Executive Officer Jojo Malolos.

Opportunities to Bring More Value to Filipino Consumers through the Gokongwei Group’s Ecosystem

iPrice enables consumers to access e-Commerce in the diverse digital economy through its partnerships. With JGDEV, it begins with RewardsMart in the Robinsons Rewards mobile app and Summit Media’s online domain, PEP.ph.

iPrice now allows Robinsons Rewards users to access millions of products from thousands of merchants across the Philippines. The e-commerce aggregator ensures the best shopping experience by providing a platform that compares products, prices, delivery schedules, and offers vouchers and coupons.

Meanwhile, PEP.ph readers are now able to access exclusive online coupons and promos in a wide range of categories, such as Electronics, Fashion, Beauty & Health. Offers from e-Commerce giants like Lazada, Shopee, Zalora, , Cebu Pacific, and PayMaya will be readily available on the PEP website as well.

Robinsons Rewards and PEP.ph are just two of the startup’s potential partnerships and solutions. iPrice and JGDEV will continuously explore more opportunities across the Gokongwei Group of Companies that may bring more ease to Filipino shoppers.

“iPrice’s value proposition is focused on helping shoppers navigate the complex and often confusing e-Commerce space. We have previously provided services to users searching for options on Google. Given many consumers start their e-commerce journeys in other places, we are providing these same services to partners. With the breadth of JGDEV’s businesses, there is a multitude of opportunities for cooperation,” said iPrice Group Chief Executive Officer Paul Brown-Kenyon.

With JGDEV’s mission to find sustainable and scalable business models that can create value for the core businesses of the Gokongwei Group ecosystem, this investment partnership will prove to be symbiotic. The Gokongwei Group ecosystem focuses on e-Commerce and exploring new technological innovations. JGDEV promises a fast-moving dynamic among its organizations to deliver the best value it can bring to its consumers.

JGDEV also aims to create an impact on consumers, business growth, and the future of the economy. With its new relationship with iPrice, it is enabled to further achieve this. Currently, there are many more opportunities being explored with the Gokongwei Group ecosystem that can take its current value proposition a step further. At the same time, iPrice will continue to reach its objective to be present everywhere for Southeast Asian consumers. It will continue to be the region’s leading shopping companion and e-commerce enabler.

This investment is a continuation of iPrice Group’s Series B Investment, led by ACA Investments Pte Ltd with participation by Daiwa PI Partners, and returning investors LINE Ventures, Mirae Asset-Naver Asia Growth Fund.

Here’s the full press release on our page: https://iprice.sg/trends/insights/jgdev-invests-in-seas-leading-shopping-companion-iprice-group-to-bring-great-value-to-filipino-consumers/

About JG Digital Equity Ventures, Inc.

Founded in 2019, JG Digital Equity Ventures, Inc. or JGDEV, is the corporate venture capital arm of JG Summit Holdings, Inc., one of the Philippines’ biggest conglomerates with business interests in air transportation, banking, food manufacturing, hotels, petrochemicals, power generation, real estate, property development, and telecommunications.

Taiwan’s Largest e-Commerce Group Launches PChomeSEA Cross-Border Service to Bring Millions of Quality Taiwanese Products to the Southeast Asian

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Tan Heng Hong
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Taiwan's Largest e-Commerce Group Launches PChomeSEA Cross-Border Service to Bring Millions of Quality Taiwanese Products to the Southeast Asian Market

Allying with Leading e-Commerce Platforms of Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia

TAIPEI, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Taiwan’s largest e-commerce group, PChome Online (8044-tw), announces today (9/23) the PChomeSEA cross-border e-commerce service for Southeast Asian (SEA) markets. The alliances with leading local SEA e-commerce platforms, including Tiki in Vietnam, Qoo10 in Singapore, Blibli in Indonesia, and Youbeli in Malaysia, enable more consumers in the SEA markets to easily purchase massive Taiwanese products with great quality at affordable prices.

Taiwanese products have been well-known for “high quality, attractive price”. “The SEA e-commerce market has been thriving in recent years, and consumers are entitled to more diverse choices of products,” said Chairman Jan Hung-tze of PChome Online. “Taiwanese companies have great reputations. Taiwanese products have great quality with highly competitive prices. This time, we are very happy to forge alliances with leading local e-commerce brands in SEA countries, enabling SEA consumers to easily purchase massive quality Taiwanese products. This alliance between PChomeSEA and SEA partners will boost the visibility of Taiwanese products , further differentiate our partners in respective local markets, and create a mutually-benefiting SEA e-commerce ecology.”

With 20 years of e-commerce experience, PChome is the largest e-commerce group in Taiwan with over 2 million merchandise in stock. Targeting the SEA markets, PChome has launched the PChomeSEA cross-border service, calling for more Taiwan’s fine products and quality companies recognized by Taiwan Excellence Award and MIT Smile Mark to come onboard. This gives PChome the greatest competence on Taiwanese quality merchandise. “Like PChome, our partners in SEA are all local e-commerce enterprises that are leaders in respective markets, and have tremendous competence on local consumers and market situations,” said Managing Director Sam Tsai of PChomeSEA. “We will launch the PChomeSEA section on our partner platforms, including Tiki, Qoo10, Blibli, and Youbeli, to offer a wide range of Taiwanese products at high quality, affordable price, and great value, for SEA consumers to enjoy quality cross-border shopping experience from Taiwan.”

“Cooperating with PChomeSEA is definitely the right move to make,” said General Manager Sam Too of Singapore’s Qoo10. “This collaboration will bring us wider and more internationalized choices. Singaporean consumers not only can find their desired products, they can also get them faster, within a more reasonable time. From the business point of view, this is essentially linking the two markets together. This alliance is an opportunity for the two companies to build a tighter partnership.”

“We are very excited about this collaboration. Both companies share the same beliefs in terms of customer satisfaction, fast delivery, and product authenticity, offering local Vietnamese consumers a wide range of quality products from Taiwan. I believe this will be more than just a win-win partnership!” pointed out Tran Ngoc Thai Son, founder of Vietnam’s Tiki.

“Blibli believes the synergy of its cooperation with PChomeSEA will strengthen both companies’ position in the e-commerce market. PChomeSEA can enter the Indonesian e-commerce market that grows over 40% annually via Blibli, and the many quality Taiwanese products will satisfy the needs of the Indonesian consumers. We look forward to working with PChomeSEA, and jointly fulfilling our commitment to customer satisfaction,” said CCO Robert Luo of Indonesia’s Blibli.

“We are happy to cooperate with PChomeSEA,” said CEO Chua Khai Suan of Malaysia’s Youbeli. “There are 7 million Chinese-Malaysians, and we also have many Malaysian students coming home after studying abroad in Taiwan. Compared to merchandise from other countries, Malaysian consumers have great confidence in the quality and materials of Taiwanese products.”

PChome has proactively explored overseas markets in recent years. The introduction of PChomeSEA cross-border service for the SEA market is not just a new milestone in PChome Online’s deployment in SEA, PChome is also gathering the strengths of all parties to practically resolve the many pain points for Taiwanese companies in the SEA markets. This will help Taiwanese products to gain greater international exposure, and create a mutually-benefiting cross-border e-commerce ecosystem in SEA.

PChomeSEA e-Commerce Platforms in SEA Countries

[Thailand] PChome Thai

[Vietnam] Tiki

[Singapore] Qoo10

[Malaysia] youbeli

[Indonesia] blibli

Keeping active in Germany, from the North Sea to the Alps

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Tan Heng Hong
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, September 24, 2020 – With plenty of breath-taking vistas in Germany, there is something for everyone when keeping active during the holiday season, whether they are rivers and lakes or mountains and valleys. While travelling to Germany may not yet be a possibility in 2020, countries like Singapore and Germany are making inroads to ensure safe travels for holiday-goers in time to come so that we can #DreamNowVisitLater. Additionally, with the #DiscoverGermanyFromHome campaign, launched by the German National Tourist Board, visitors from Southeast Asia can virtually experience destinations in Germany — across the 16 federal states — from the comfort of their own homes. Plus, with all the fitness regimes and goals accomplished during Circuit Breaker or lockdown, training for cross-country biking will now be a breeze.

The Best of Both Worlds: City and Country

With more than 200 long distance cycling routes in Germany, there are plenty of opportunities to see what its cities and countryside have to offer. The Rhine Cycle Route provides the quintessential German experience. With the river being at the heart of life in many parts of Germany, cyclists can explore the history, culture and significance of the river from its source in the Alps to the North Sea coast. This route passes many UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the celebrated 194-metre-high Loreley Rock cliff in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, as well as the idyllic medieval-era town of Constance, known for its impressive council building that was the home of the 1417 papal election.

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Meander Through Germany’s Wine Regions

Cyclists who like to enjoy a taste of the finer things in life can explore routes through German wine country and vineyards. During the ultimate German Wine Route, cyclists traipse through one of the largest wine regions in Germany, where lush vineyards drape the terraced slopes between the foothills of the Palatinate Forest and Rhinland Plain. Here, there are plenty of taverns and wineries where pitstops to taste Rieslings, Pinot Blancs and Dornfelders are not only recommended, but a way of life. For those looking for an alternative, the Moselle Cycle Route cuts through the southern Vosges mountains in France and takes cyclists through the twists and turns of romantic valleys and Middle Moselle Roman wine presses. This cycling path also meanders past the Bliesgau UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, known as the Tuscany of the Saarland with a rich culinary culture. Visitors interested in taking this route, can also hop on the 360° virtual ride and ride through the loops and curves of the Moselle, from Koblenz to France.

Relive a Part of Germany’s Magical History

History buffs can take in the sights and sounds of the Allgäu Castle Park Cycle Loop, a 219-kilometre long route that comprises both scenic, historical and culturally stimulating experiences. After drinking in the sights of Füssen’s old town, the trail leads cyclists to Hohenschwangau, with its stunningly regal views of Alpine peaks, royal palaces and museums dedicated to Ludwig II — the fairy tale king. This path takes cyclists through the foothills of the majestic Alps, with plenty of castles, palaces and monasteries to visit, including the Falkenstein Castle, Pilgrimage Church of Wies — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — and the Kaltentaler Brauhaus, known for its home-brewed beers.

Hike Through a Slice of Paradise

Those who may not be comfortable on bicycles can also explore Germany’s many athletic, leisurely, family-friend and cultural hikes. With 50 routes of varying categories and a 200,000-kilometre network of trails that are peppered through some of the most stunning terrains, going on foot does not have to mean missing out on the beautiful sights and sounds of Germany. Roam through nature parks, national parks, UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, and even mountain summits — all complete with hiker-friendly accommodation and hospitality.

 A day-long hike on the 66 Lakes Trail — an hour outside Berlin — takes visitors through numerous lakes, streams, rivers and marshes while marvelling at historic monuments like the Sanssouci Palace and Cecilienhof Palace. Spectacular waterscapes aside, the Heidschnuckenweg Trail takes hikers through a sea of idyllic lilac fields and heaths dotted with Heidschnucke sheep, whose delicious meat and carpet-making wool are renowned in the region.

 Dubbed as one of Germany’s most beautiful hiking trails, The Painters’ Way combines romantic hikes in the Elbe Sandstone mountains with enchanting landscapes that provided inspiration for Romantic-era painters such as Caspar David Friedrich. Such views clearly transcend time, being the backdrop of Hollywood movies like The Chronicles of Narnia and The Grand Budapest Hotel. If leisurely trails are the order of the day, opt for the Goldsteig Trail, a classic Bavarian route named after the once-precious commodity of salt, or “white gold”. Now, it is more famous for the unmistakable Bavarian beer, where the amber nectar perfectly matches the region’s hearty cuisine.

 Cycling or hiking, there is plenty to discover in Germany’s expansive natural landscapes, Alpine forests, as well as culturally significant locales.

 #staysafe #stayathome #traveltomorrow #DreamNowVisitLater

GOODDAY MILK FEST 2020 BRINGS BACK MORE GOODNESS WITH A DELICIOUS NEW VARIANT AND EXCITING OFFERS

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Tan Heng Hong
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  • Goodday Milk launches new Goodday UHT Banana Milk.
  • Goodday Milk will also offer exciting deals and promotions throughout the Milk Fest 2020

Kuala Lumpur, 25 September 2020 – One of Malaysia’s favourite milk brands since 1968, Goodday Milk announces the launch of the all-new Goodday UHT Banana Milk. Retaining the creamy, tasty goodness of Goodday Milk, the new variant will be launched in conjunction with Goodday Milk Fest 2020. Goodday UHT Banana Milk will be available in 200ml and 250ml packs only, across major hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, petrol marts as well as provision stores.

Packed with the goodness of milk and the delicious taste of bananas, Goodday UHT Banana Milk  does not contain any preservatives and is rich with nutrients such as Protein, Calcium, Vitamin D, B2 and B6, which are the essentials for nutrition. The new product launch is also a delicious innovation by Goodday Milk to reward their loyal consumers with exciting new variant during Goodday Milk Fest 2020.

“At Goodday Milk we are always looking to innovate our products to suit consumers’ tastebuds and demands. In the past, we have gained consumer love by introducing one-of-a-kind variants such as honey, green tea and kurma. We hope that our consumers enjoy our delicious Goodday UHT Banana Milk as well as Goodday Milk Fest 2020 exciting deals that are available during this period,” said Santharuban T. Sundaram, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Alternate Business at Etika Sdn Bhd.

Goodday Milk Fest 2020 to bring loads of exciting offers for loyal consumers

Along with being a community centric brand, Goodday Milk will also be rewarding its loyal consumers with exciting offers and milky goodness throughout Goodday Milk Fest 2020 including the latest delicious Goodday UHT Banana Milk.

Milk lovers can purchase one pack of Goodday UHT Milk 1L for RM5.29 (excluding Goodday Charge UHT Milk 1L) from 25 to 29 September. This promotion is valid across all participating supermarkets and hypermarkets in Peninsular Malaysia such as AEON, AEON BiG, AEON MaxValu Prime, HeroMarket, KK Super Mart, Matahari, Sunshine, TESCO, TF Value-Mart, The Store, Pacific and Village Grocer. During the same period, participating Shell Select outlets nationwide will also be having a promotion of getting one pack of Goodday UHT Kurma Milk 200ml or Goodday UHT Chocolate Milk 200ml for free with every purchase of two packs of Goodday UHT Milk 250ml.

On top of that, participating myNEWS.com stores across Peninsular Malaysia will also be offering two packs of Goodday UHT Milk 250ml for RM3.80 (excluding Goodday UHT Banana Milk) from 1 to 30 September. Consumers can purchase one pack of Goodday UHT Milk 250ml for RM1.80 (excluding Goodday Charge UHT Milk) from 14 September to 11 October at participating 7-Eleven outlets nationwide.

To further ramp up the excitement, Kedai Mesra PETRONAS will also be holding a five-day SMS contest from 25 to 29 September where twenty lucky winners stand a chance to walk away with RM250 worth of free fuel a day. Thus, a total of RM25,000 worth of free fuel will be up for grabs! All participants need to do is to purchase any two packs of Goodday UHT Milk 250ml at participating Kedai Mesra PETRONAS outlets nationwide, submit their entries and receipt details to the number provided via SMS, together with their name as per IC and IC number, and retain the original receipt as proof of purchase.

Goodday Milk Fest 2020 is also extending its offers to Happy Mart in Penang and Orange Convenience in Sabah from 15 to 30 September where consumers can purchase any two packs of Gooday UHT Milk 200ml variants at RM3.50, including the newly launched Goodday UHT Banana Milk.

Spreading goodness in East Malaysia, popular retailers including Bataras, Bestamart, Boulevard, CKS, Emart, Everwin, Farley, Golden Dragon City, New World and Sunny Supermarket will also join in this year’s Goodday Milk Fest. Goodday Milk fans will receive a free pack of Goodday UHT Milk 200ml (Kurma, Green Tea or Honey variant) with every purchase of Goodday UHT Milk 1L from 25 to 29 September.

For more information on Goodday Milk’s initiatives and future activities, stay tuned to Goodday Milk Malaysia Facebook page www.facebook.com/gooddaymilkmalaysia.

CP Foods showcases “Food for Tomorrow” at THAIFEX 2020

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Tan Heng Hong
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Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CP Foods) presents “Food for Tomorrow” concept highlighting healthy nutrition and sustainable food products to serve consumption trend after COVID-19 and new normal society.

Innovative products including World’s First Omega 3 Pork named “Cheeva Pork”, high-fiber Chicken Rib and functional drinks under INNOWENESS brand at the Thailand’s food showcase Thaifex-Anuga World of Food Asia 2020, which is being held during 22-26 September 2020 at Impact Challenger Hall 2 in Bangkok, Thailand.

CP Foods CEO Prasit Boondoungprasert pointed that COVID-19 outbreak has prompted consumers trend to concern more on healthy foods. They are looking for safe, clean, hygiene, disease-free, without contamination, easy to cook and certainly value of their money. Moreover, consumer trends to favor cooking at home, food delivery service, online streaming and e-commerce. “Food for Tomorrow” concept will reflect CP Foods’ efforts to keep up with these upcoming lifestyle.

This year Thaifex-Anuga World of Food Asia 2020 selected CP Foods’ “Cheeva Pork” as THAIFEX taste Innovation Show Winners which the World’s First Omega 3 Pork fed with super foods such as flex feed, seaweed and deep-sea fish. This special-fed pork emphasizes on delivering healthy pork with 2.5 times higher Omega 3 than normal meat. This good fatty acid may reduce inflammation that can damage blood vessels and lead to heart disease.

“It is naturally delicious and can be traced right from the start. The premium pork is also 100% natural, chemical-free and raised without antibiotics certified by NSF,” noted Mr. Prasit.

Image by CPF

CP Foods also showcased its newly-launched functional drinks under INNOWENESS brand, which are beta-gluten IMU made from high quality mushroom, adding an extra immune system boost, DEEP, L-theanine beverage for deep and longer sleep, and FRESH, a pomegranate-green tea drink that give brain’s freshness.

Other innovation at the EXPO includes special cut Chicken Ribs, variety of ready-to-eat products, including high-fiber-low calories healthy menus are made from the world-class food processing facilities, making it the safest food possible.

Image by CPF

Moreover, the company displays fresh chicken, pork, shrimp, egg, fish and beef from healthy and disease-free livestock that is carefully raised in a high biosecurity farm.

Determined to be the “Kitchen of the World”, CP Foods develops quality products throughout value chain, focusing on creating healthier and more nutritious products through the company’s advanced technology as well as enhancing well-being of people and reducing its environmental footprint.

“Consumers are looking for more than a safe, tasty and quality food. They are more and more concern about where their food was from, how it was made, and what environmental impact it has caused. Therefore, food business must be emphasizing on sustainability and tractability from farm to table for our sustainable world” Mr. Prasit said

JACK ‘N JILL CLOUD 9 UPLIFTS MALAYSIA WITH THE ‘BITE-TARIK-SENYUM’ MOVEMENT

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Tan Heng Hong
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Cloud 9 pays smiles forward through ‘Senyum with Cloud 9’

Kuala Lumpur, 21st September 2020: A smile is a tiny, simple gesture that can make a big impact. From lifting the spirits to reassuring others, or helping to break the ice, smiles are the universal, unspoken language that connects people from different geographies, cultures and background. In the challenging times we live in, the world needs more smiles than ever.

JACK ‘n JILL Cloud 9 marks World Smiles Day on 2 October 2020 with a movement to share smiles across Malaysia. Cloud 9 chocolate is known for bringing smiles to generations of Malaysians with its signature ritual of biting and then pulling its rich caramel filling. The combination of delicious chocolate bite and fun caramel pull always leaves a feel-good smile. Now available in an all-new, updated packaging, Cloud 9 chocolate invites all Malaysians to post photos of their best feel good ‘senyum’ on social media with #jomchocotarik. Through the movement, Cloud 9, hopes to accumulate 999 smiles with #jomchocotarik, and to gift more smiles with a RM5,000.00 donation to the Cleft Lip & Palate Association Malaysia (CLAPAM). A not-for-profit support organisation that aids, advises and counsels parents and families of individuals born with cleft lip and palate, CLAPAM also functions as a link between members and medical professionals.

Additionally, 30 consumers with the most creative smiles will also receive a special ‘Bite-Tarik-Senyum’ goodie bag from Cloud 9.

“There’s a lot of magic in a smile; it’s perhaps the superpower of every person, no matter how young or old they are. We are embarking on this campaign with Cloud 9 chocolate’s all-new, updated packaging because just like our chocolates, smiles uplifts moods and shares good feelings. We hope that Malaysians will join us in our quest to uplift each other through a simple smile and share some joy with one another,” said Rachmawati Sutarto, Marketing Director (Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia), URC Snack Foods.

Now packaged with a brand-new look, Cloud 9’s classic chocolates are a beloved treat filled with golden brown roasted peanuts, luscious caramel that offers a signature pull and gooey soft nougat, all coated in rich chocolate. Available in four other variants – Plus, Fruit & Nut, Overload and Crispies, each bite of Cloud 9 chocolate bar promises an unforgettable ‘Bite – Tarik – Senyum’ experience.

For more information, follow our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/cloud9malaysia/) and our Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/cloud9my/)

PlayStation 5 is Finally Here. You Might Not Have to Wait Long to Get It at Discount Price

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Tan Heng Hong
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This Wednesday, after much anticipation, Sony finally unveiled the price and release date for its next-gen console – the PlayStation 5.

Clocking in at S$729 for the Standard version and S$686 for the Digital version, the PS5 will be officially out on Nov 12th and consumers in Singapore will be able to make pre-orders from September 18th.

First reactions on social media show that these price tags are reasonable for gamers who were immediately on the preorder list. It is no wonder, though, we have all been dying to put our hands on the console.

However, this is no doubt massive as not all of us might be able to purchase a PS5 at launch right away. The PlayStation 5 Standard version will be the most expensive PlayStation console to date (the PlayStation 4 was launched in 2016 at S$599), putting it out of reach for some, especially younger folks.

The good news is if money is tight, you might not have to wait very long for the situation to change, according to a report by e-commerce aggregator iPrice Group.

Using data, iPrice Group predicts that by May 2021 or 6 months after the official release, you will be able to get the PlayStation 5 Digital version for S$564 or the Standard version for S$686.

That means potentially saving up to S$35, a great boon to many who are keen to witness the price reduction in the country.

Then by November 2021, prices will likely drop even further to S$521 for the Digital version and S$634 for the Standard version, nearly S$95 less than Sony’s introductory price.

We came to this conclusion by examining the price history of PlayStation 4 Pro. We collected and compared selling prices of the console throughout the years on over 150 online shopping websites.

And we noticed that the average online selling price for Sony consoles tends to drop by 6% six months after release and then by a further 8% one year after release.

These amazing prices often come in the form of seasonal discounts from nationwide online retailers or deals from unofficial sellers in the city-state. Whichever the case, selling online allows these sellers to offer better prices than traditional retail.

So be on the lookout for those sweet, sweet deals!

In case you want to wait for the official price drop from Sony, that might take a lot longer. The first official price drop for the PlayStation 4 happened two years after its initial launch, and price was slashed by 15%.

There you have it. By simply practicing a little bit of patience and being savvy, you will soon be able to snag that next-gen console for an extremely good price.

 

Methodology

Price history information for the PS4 Pro was taken from iPrice.sg’s data base, aggregating over 150 online shops selling brand new products at the lowest price. Official release prices were taken form Sony’s announcements.

About iPrice Group

iPrice Group is a meta-search website operating in seven countries across Southeast Asia namely; Malaysia Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, and Hong Kong. Currently, iPrice compares and catalogues more than 1.5 billion and receives about 20 million monthly visits across the region. iPrice currently operates three business lines: price comparison for electronics and health & beauty; product discovery for fashion and home & living; and coupons across all verticals.

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Vietnam's Nutifood has launched Värna Colostrum to improve the body's immune system. Targeting adults, Värna Colostrum contains Colos Immunel, researched and developed by NNRIS (Nutifood Nutrition Research Institute...

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