Magnificent Seven – Fragrance Du Bois Announces Expansion Plans for September 2016

GENEVA /PRNewswire/ — For Oud aficionados and fragrance fans around the world, the French, luxury perfume house, Fragrance Du Bois and its glittering array of products, may soon be even closer.

With existing, beautifully appointed boutiques already turning heads in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and at the House of Jovoy in Paris, Fragrance Du Bois will open its doors in no less than seven new locations before the end of September, significantly increasing the global footprint of the young, vibrant brand.

Fragrance Du Bois has realised that the appetite for the 100% pure, natural Oud oil and its associated products is already overwhelming, and continuing to grow, and is addressing this with ambitious plans to cater to an ever-expanding market.

The famous Rue du Rhone in Geneva is home to Fragrance Du Bois’ latest flagship boutique in Europe (photo credit to Citizen Hedonist).
The famous Rue du Rhone in Geneva is home to Fragrance Du Bois’ latest flagship boutique in Europe (photo credit to Citizen Hedonist).
Home to many of the world’s most prestigious, luxury brands, Geneva, Switzerland will soon be playing host to the latest Fragrance Du Bois flagship boutique. With interior design elements that have already captivated customers in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Singapore, the boutique at 8 Rue du Rhône is set to become a landmark for European Oud lovers and “perfumistas”.

Fragrance Du Bois will be available in Profumo, Via Brera, Milano Italy (Photo credit to Profumo Milano).
Fragrance Du Bois will be available in Profumo, Via Brera, Milano Italy (Photo credit to Profumo Milano).
Staying in Europe, Fragrance Du Bois will be opening along a street that is becoming synonymous with the world of perfumery — the Via Brera, in Milan, Italy — in the heart of a district that has for years now been associated with design, art, innovation and creativity. In association with Profumo — one of the oldest and most respected family-owned perfumeries in Italy — Fragrance Du Bois’ signature sampling trunk and cloche table will take to the retail stage.

In Puerto Banus, Marbella, Spain, Fragrance Du Bois will be tempting the olfactory palates of international jetsetters and fragrance lovers at the house of Niche Perfumes — an exclusive boutique that prides itself on carrying only the most exclusive, innovative products.

Set in the heart of the Middle East, and associated with Oud and all its by-products for thousands of years, Doha, Qatar, was a logical location choice in Fragrance Du Bois’ plans for expansion.

Continuing its synergistic partnership with the House of Jovoy — which is proving so successful and rewarding in Paris, France — Fragrance Du Bois will become an integral part of Jovoy’s new, flagship boutique in the Middle East. Apart from Fragrance Du Bois’ range of exotic fragrances, vintage, rare Oud oils will also be on display, and will be sure to tempt the region’s leading Oud connoisseurs.

Moving east to Asia, Fragrance Du Bois’ opening in Hong Kong has particular significance, both commercially and emotionally.

Hong Kong, or “Fragrant Harbour”, became the officially recorded name after the Treaty of Nanking in 1842, and was so called because of the trade in agarwood (from which Oud oil is derived) that passed through the bustling port more than a century and a half ago. Only one plantation of the Aquilaria species of tree that produces agarwood remains in the territory, and it is now managed on behalf of Fragrance Du Bois.

Fragrance Du Bois will de debuting in East Asia at Hong Kong’s first and only artistic perfume boutique, Parfumerie Trésor, in the city’s Central district at 28 Lyndhurst Terrace, and plans are in place for a unique expression in the FDB range that will contain Oud oil distilled from a plantation in Hong Kong for the first time in more than 100 years.

Moving east to Asia, Fragrance Du Bois will be available in Hong Kong at Parfumerie Tresor.
Moving east to Asia, Fragrance Du Bois will be available in Hong Kong at Parfumerie Tresor.
“As a company, we have always been forward thinking, and aware of the role we play in looking after the environment as well as in protecting endangered species,” said Nicola Parker, Fragrance Du Bois’ Brand Director. “All the Oud we produce is from our own, managed, sustainable plantations, and this also means that we have absolute quality control. The demand for our boutiques and our pure Oud concept is overwhelming, and our expansion plans reflect this. At this juncture, we are only limited by logistics and our creative team’s ability to design and fit new outlets while remaining true to our standards and ethos.”

With new “boutique within a store” concept openings at Robinsons in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, Fragrance Du Bois will be increasing its outlets around the world by a magnificent seven by the end of September, with plans already in place for Zurich, Riyadh, Jeddah, Muscat, Dubai, Los Angeles and New York in the months ahead. Something special and unique is also in the pipeline for London, but the company is remaining tight lipped for now.

“With the demand for our fragrances, associated products and the guest brands that we also carry,” concluded Parker, “We’re on track for a global presence in some 200 locations by the year 2020, and while it seems daunting, we believe we can do it. Our mantra ‘Pure Oud, Pure Luxury’ is reverberating around the world, and we will do our very best to maintain the momentum, and keep up with the demand.”
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For further information, please contact:

Charlotte Medigue
PR & Marketing Executive – Europe
Email: charlotte.medigue@fragrancedubois.com
Tel: +41 22 707 7330

Samantha Tham
PR & Marketing Executive – Asia
Email: samantha.tham@asiaplantationcapital.com
Mobile: +65 6634 4707

About Fragrance Du Bois

Fragrance Du Bois is a niche luxury perfume house born from the richest essences of nature, crafted by fifth generation perfumers from the 17th century French traditions of Grasse. At the heart of all Fragrance Du Bois’ creations is our signature Oud that exudes the ultimate in luxury, being both distinctive and unique. All the Oud used by Fragrance Du Bois is produced on our own sustainably managed plantations, and is guaranteed to be ethically and sustainably sourced.

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S. Korea’s First Mountain Film Festival to Open In Ulju

ULJU, South Korea /PRNewswire/ — The Ulju Mountain Film Festival (UMFF), the first of its kind in the country, will open in the southeastern county of Ulju from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 with 78 movies from 21 countries in the offering.

Scene from “Shifting Ice+Changing Tides”
Scene from “Shifting Ice+Changing Tides”
The UMFF, being held in the county 414 kilometers from Seoul, will feature five sections — including international competition, alpinism, climbing, adventures and exploration, and nature and people.

The international competition will show selected best films from around the world. With 182 films submitted from over 40 countries, 24 have reached the final competition, including two from South Korea. “Jurek,” which trails the life of Polish mountaineer Jerzy Kukuczka during the country’s socialist years, and the similar-themed “Panaroma” and “Tom,” which link generations through mountaineering, are among the competitors.

Movies like “Showdown at Horseshoe Hell” and “Golden Gate” show young climbers enjoying the sport in their own way, telling viewers what brings out the passion in alpinists. Other films will sound alarms about the changes in the natural environment.

The two South Korean films in the competition category are “Story of Annapurna,” which portrays pure admiration for mountains, and “The Time of Two Boys,” an animation about lives intertwined with nature.

The alpinism section is intended to show the infinite challenges and bravery of professional climbers.
UMFF organizers said alpinism is “not simply about climbing a high mountain, but the ethical act of cherishing the process of climbing.”

“I-View” follows the challenges of legendary Italian mountaineer Simone Moro who was undeterred in finding new routes. “E.B.C 5300M” has caught on camera the details of a base camp 5,300 meters above sea level on Mount Everest. “Ascension” portrays climbing in a more witty way.

In the climbing section, all genres of the sport, including rock climbing and ice climbing, are shown on screen. The movie “Into the Light” is about Chris Sharma, the first man to successfully scale rocks with a 5.15 difficulty grade, said to be the human limit, who reaches the top of one of the world’s largest cave chambers.

In “Africa Fusion,” viewers will be treated to the beauty of South Africa, combined with the almost divine skills of the world’s first solo climber Alex Honnold and his friends as they travel through the country to scale the rocks.

Conrad Anker provides the story for “Always Above Us,” which tells the exploits of the ice climber.

Two South Korean pieces, “Ullung. Island” and “Boulder Ting” are also in the category.

In the adventures and exploration section, submitted films follow people who enjoy different mountain sports and travel. In “Chasing Niagara,” a professional kayaker is documented during his three years preparing for a descent down the waterfall. People leap from the Alps and skyscrapers in their quest to fly in “Wingmen.”

“Darklight” will entice the viewers with the acrobatic skills of mountain bikers zapping their way in the dark. “The Journey Home” is a family movie about a boy who willingly goes up against dangers and hardships to find the mother of a lost baby polar bear.

The nature and people section, according to Choi Sun-hee, the chief programmer of the event, is where different aspects of people in nature are shown from all corners of the world through 10 films — from South Korea, mainland China and Taiwan to Scotland, the United States, Iceland and Greenland.

“Into the Mountain” tells what mountains mean to Asians. In “Cailleach,” the starring grandmother is stubborn and lonely, but her life is an abundant one with nature and animals as her companions. There is also “Kroger’s Canteen” about the efforts and sacrifices of people at a mountain aid station. “Shifting Ice+Changing Tides” will tell it as it is about global warming as seen from how Greenland has changed. Family movies include four animations from South Korea featuring nature, animals and the natural environment of the country.

UMFF held a pre-festival last year in the runup to this year’s full-fledged event.

“We will develop the UMFF into one of the world’s top three mountain film festivals, on par with the Trento Film Festival of Italy and the Banff Mountain Film Festival of Canada,” said Shin Jang-yeol, the Ulju County chief and chief organizer of the film event.

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ExtraHop Wins 2016 HIMSS AsiaPac Innovations Challenge

-Prestigious Committee of Industry Professionals Recognize ExtraHop Wire Data Analytics as a Top Innovation for Transforming the Future of Healthcare IT

SINGAPORE /PRNewswire/ — ExtraHop, the global leader in real-time wire data analytics for IT intelligence and business operations, today announced that the ExtraHop Platform for Healthcare was named the winner of the 2016 HIMSS AsiaPac Innovations Challenge, which took place last month at HIMSS AsiaPac16 in Bangkok, Thailand. This esteemed award gathers academics, researchers, commercial vendors, healthcare providers and other industry peers to nominate and recognize the most innovative technology solution that will improve, advance, or revolutionize healthcare. A judging panel of prestigious industry experts, with representatives from the entire Asia-Pacific region, awarded ExtraHop for helping healthcare organizations gain control of their IT operations to ensure reliability and security of patient-critical applications and improve patient care.

According to HIMSS Asia Pacific, innovation can mean many things to different people. In the Innovation Challenge, innovation is defined as either an entirely new idea or a more effective and efficient way to solve problems. An award-winning innovation holds the ability to help industry professionals overcome some of the hardest issues in the healthcare today, improves upon existing solutions within IT environments, and can spearhead and overcome challenges of a new revolution never before seen.

“HIMSS is proud to bring the Innovations Challenge back to HIMSS AsiaPac16 in Bangkok. The Innovations Challenge highlights new solutions in the market that are scalable, extendable and sustainable. ExtraHop’s innovation, helping any healthcare-related organization gain control of all IT operations using wire data, achieves these parameters,” said Simon Lin, Executive Director at HIMSS Asia Pacific. “The solution signals the future of healthcare, enabling real-time stream data analytics to transform raw packets and flows into structured wire data for better insights into IT operations. We congratulate ExtraHop for this achievement.”

The ExtraHop platform offers a robust suite of analytics capabilities to support healthcare delivery organizations, insurance providers, and others in the healthcare ecosystem. Automatic discovery and mapping of all applications and infrastructure provide IT teams complete control of critical clinical systems to reduce service disruption and latency. Sophisticated analytics for the HL7 and DICOM protocols deliver crucial insights into the performance and effectiveness of clinical workflows and surfaces data that can be used to improve patient care and overall experience.

“The IT transformation is occurring in healthcare is unprecedented. No other industry has had to integrate such a broad array of technologies in such a short time, under such intense regulatory scrutiny, and with lives on the line,” said Danny Smolders, Vice President of Sales Asia-Pacific at ExtraHop. “To be recognized by a group of respected healthcare professionals as a positive change-agent in this vertical is an honor. We look forward to continuing our work with customers and the healthcare industry on future innovations that keep IT organizations healthy and patients happy.”

For more information on ExtraHop for Healthcare, check out the following resources:

ExtraHop Healthcare Use Cases
Case Study: Award-Winning Children’s Hospital Saves $600,000 Annually in IT Staffing Costs with ExtraHop
Data Sheet: IT Operational Intelligence for Healthcare
Webinar: LEAN and Visibility Systems in Healthcare IT
Whitepaper: Six Ways ExtraHop Enables Real-Time Healthcare Systems
ExtraHop Healthcare Analytics Bundle
To experience the power of the ExtraHop platform, explore the ExtraHop interactive online demo. For more information, including customer case studies and product releases, like and follow these social channels:

Blog: https://www.extrahop.com/community/blog/
Twitter: @ExtraHop
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/extrahop
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/extrahop-networks

Please also see a video interview with Eric Thomas, Director of Solutions Architecture at ExtraHop regarding the 2016 HIMSS AsiaPac Innovations Challenge win here: drive.google.com/a/emgasia.com/file/d/0B821dLUekzGuelN1WDE0YVdYVGc/view

About ExtraHop

ExtraHop makes real-time data-driven IT operations possible. By harnessing the power of wire data in real time, network, application, security, and business teams make faster, more accurate decisions that optimize performance and minimize risk. Hundreds of organizations, including Fortune 500 companies such as Sony, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Adobe, and Google, start with ExtraHop to discover, observe, analyze, and intelligently act on all data in flight on-premises or in the cloud. To experience the power of ExtraHop, explore our interactive online demo. Connect with us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

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The Sazerac Company Acquires The Last Drop Distillers

HONG KONG /PRNewswire/ — The world’s most exclusive spirits brand, The Last Drop Distillers Limited, is today announcing its acquisition by Sazerac — one of the world’s top selling global spirits brands, and one of New Orleans’ oldest family-owned, privately-held companies.

The world’s most exclusive spirits brand, The Last Drop Distillers Limited announces its acquisition by The Sazerac Company.
The world’s most exclusive spirits brand, The Last Drop Distillers Limited announces its acquisition by The Sazerac Company.
The investment that will be injected into the craft spirits brand through the acquisition will accelerate its ambitious growth plans whilst also allowing the existing Last Drop Distillers team to continue to run the business autonomously, with the small, personal operation remaining intact.

The Sazerac Company portfolio includes a range of global spirits brands: this acquisition will allow the company to extend its portfolio into the super-premium, craft market as well as expand its European footprint.

The Last Drop Distillers is a family-run company dedicated to discovering and bottling some of the most exclusive spirits in the world. Spirits pioneers James Espey and Tom Jago founded the company in 2008 after long and successful careers in the industry. Between them they created some of the world’s best-loved spirits brands, including Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Chivas Regal 18 Year Old, The Classic Malts, and, with Malibu and Baileys Irish Cream, two of the most original and successful new drinks categories in the world. Today, the company is run by their two daughters, Beanie Espey and Rebecca Jago.

The Last Drop Distillers story is now at an important stage. Having established its brand and business model, the company is looking towards accelerated growth as global demand for luxury goods continues to rise. This was recently acknowledged by the appointment of the former CEO of Morrison Bowmore Distillers, Mike Keiller, as a Board Director.

Mark Brown, president and CEO of The Sazerac Company said: “We are very excited to be partnering with such industry legends as Tom and James. Equally, we are looking forward to working alongside their daughters Rebecca and Beanie as well as the rest of The Last Drop Distillers team in bringing some of the rarest spirits available to the global consumer market. As a family owned company we fully appreciate the value of a small, engaged and passionate team in a venture such as The Last Drop Distillers and look forward to continuing the excellent progress the business has made since its inception.”

James Espey, Co-Founder and Chairman of The Last Drop Distillers said: “This acquisition marks the next stage of The Last Drop Distillers story that will see us take the brand into the next phase, while retaining and building on our core values of exclusivity, craft and excellence. The existing team of passionate and experienced spirits pioneers will continue to steer the direction of the brand, while the investment allows us to grow our international footprint and broaden our opportunities to search for the rarest spirits in the world.”

The Last Drop Distillers’ existing Asian distribution arrangements will not be affected by the sale.

About The Last Drop Distillers Limited

The Last Drop Distillers Limited specializes in discovering and hand-bottling the finest, rarest and most exclusive spirits from remote cellars and warehouses across Scotland, and the rest of the world. The team’s quest is rigorous and painstaking, choosing only liquids that are old and rare, but fresh and delicious, a juxtaposition that makes The Last Drop collection truly unique.

The Last Drop collection currently includes:

Release VI The Last Drop 50 Year Old Double Matured Whisky
Release V The Last Drop 1967 Glen Garioch Single Malt
Release IV The Last Drop 48 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Release III The Last Drop 50 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Release II The Last Drop 1950 Cognac
Release I The Last Drop 1960 Blended Scotch Whisky
http://www.lastdropdistillers.com

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The Cosmopolitan Hotel Takes its Individualized Service One Step Further

-“We Make Your Wishes Come True…When You Stay With Us”
-With the introduction of the Dorsett Wanchai 3 Wishes Room Package
HONG KONG /PRNewswire/ — Gone are the days when people would expect just a “home away from home” when they check into a hotel. Times have changed and everyone now expects personalized service and that mysterious “something extra” which makes their travel experience all the more memorable. This has inspired Cosmopolitan Hotel, the newly renovated and award-winning 4-star hotel, to develop a list of handpicked service items to make one’s stay nothing less than perfect.

Newly renovated Premier Room overlooking the Happy Valley racetrack
Newly renovated Premier Room overlooking the Happy Valley racetrack
This “something extra” at the Cosmopolitan Hotel is the Dorsett Wanchai 3 Wishes Package. In this package, guests can pick 3 complimentary offers from a host of services to receive a unique and individualized experience while staying at the hotel.

“There is no one-size-fits-all solution to one’s travel nowadays. Our ‘personalized service’ caters to the needs of every traveller can be seen by a combination of complimentary service items that we have handpicked exclusively for this package as we understand there is no better way to make one feel great to have all the items on their wish-list ticked,” said Ms Anita Chan, General Manager of the Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong.

“From unrestricted access to the airport lounge to a Buy-1-Get-1-Free theme park ticket, and to a no-cost room upgrade, guests can assured that regardless of why they travel, they will always enjoy a memorable stay at the Cosmopolitan Hotel,” she added.

At the same time, guests will still be able to experience the hotel’s other “beyond thoughtful” services as well as its distinctive contemporary feel and edgy urban vibe – the 3 core spirits of the hotel.

Dorsett Wanchai 3 Wishes Room Package

You can now stay in the hotel’s newly renovated Premier Room with 30% OFF the Best Available Rate. Even better is that now you can personalize your stay with any “3 Wishes” out of the amazing list below!

Receive one complimentary Ocean Park ticket when you purchase one ticket
3-hour access to Airport Lounge with unlimited serving of F&B and use of shower facility
Complimentary set meal at the popular Hong Kong-style Cha Chaan Teng – Kam Kee Cafe
Eat like a local with free dim sum meal at Tim Ho Wan Michelin-starred restaurant
Enjoy room upgrade to Grand Deluxe Room with stunning racecourse view or city view
Buy 1 get 1 free arrival transfer
Unlimited laundry service for a hassle-free trip
Enjoy in-room premium Wi-Fi for up to 6 devices
Complimentary one-off mini-bar
Free pressing of one garment daily
1-day American style buffet breakfast for 2
Maximize your holiday with late check-out till 18:00
Book on the hotel’s official website http://www.cosmopolitanhotel.com.hk to make your wishes come true!

Reaching a new milestone in October 2016

The Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong is also pleased to announce it will change its name to Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong in October 2016. To celebrate this new name, the hotel has been getting a bright new look, complete with a top-to-bottom makeover for all its guestrooms, lobby, and other facilities. With a refreshing new look comes a refreshing new residential experience for the discerning traveller.

How much more thoughtful can we get? A lot more!

The Cosmopolitan Hotel will never disappoint. Cosmopolitan also provides a 24-hour full stay, 1-hour response guarantee, free premium Wi-Fi, and free use of smart phone that includes unlimited 3G internet, Wi-Fi hotspots, and free local and IDD calls to 10 countries including Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, UK, and US, both in and outside of the hotel.

Both business and leisure travellers can make the most out of the Cosmopolitan’s strategic location. Located between Causeway Bay and Wan Chai, the urban entertainment hub of Times Square and shopping hub of Sogo Department Store are just a 10-minute walk away. Interesting local eateries and quirky boutique shops abound and are definitely worth a visit. The hotel also provides complimentary shuttle bus service to 15 major attractions on the Hong Kong Island which include places like Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Central, and Admiralty where the major financial areas are located. By staying at the Cosmopolitan, guests enjoy both an urban as well as an authentically “Hong Kong vibe”.

While the Cosmopolitan takes its guests and services very seriously, the hotel also likes to show its creative and quirky side – making staying at the hotel fun and relaxing no matter what the travelers’ reasons for coming to the city. Some of these “quirky” touches such as “horse sculptures” and other decorative touches that show a “horseracing theme” are found in our lobby, hallways, and rooms, reflecting the hotel’s location next to Happy Valley Racecourse.

Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong (soon-to-be Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong)

The award-winning 4-star Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong is conveniently located between Wan Chai and Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island giving its guests easy access to all business, shopping, and sightseeing destinations in the city. The hotel is a mere 8-minute walk to the underground rail network, Times Square and a 10-minute drive from the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong offers 8 types of rooms and suites ranging up to 48 sq. m. The signature Grand Deluxe Course View Room offers a breathtaking view of the racecourse in front of the hotel. A complimentary shuttle bus service is available to 15 destinations via five routes and all rooms are equipped with 200Mbps high-speed Wi-Fi internet. Other facilities include La Maison Restaurant that serves Cantonese cuisine, the 3T Bar, a gym room, and various meeting spaces.

http://www.mongkok.dorsetthotels.com/

About Dorsett Hospitality International

Dorsett Hospitality International is an off-shoot of Far East Consortium Limited. With three brands under its umbrella, the upscale and midscale Dorsett Hotels & Resorts and d. Collection comprising a range of charismatic boutique hotels; and the value-led Silka Hotels; the group currently owns over 30 hotels in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia including ten more scheduled to open within the next two years including one in the United Kingdom. For more information on Dorsett Hospitality International, visit: http://www.dorsett.com.

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Geoswift Awarded Global TRUSTe Enterprise Privacy Seal

HONG KONG /PRNewswire/ — Geoswift, a leading provider of cross-border payment solutions between China and the rest of the world, announced today that it has obtained TRUSTe Enterprise Privacy Seals in both English and Simplified Chinese for the Geoswift website and PayTuitionNow portal. The TRUSTe certification provides Geoswift’s online platforms with a gold-class accreditation for data privacy standards and processes.

The onset of technology in recent times has propelled key advancements, paving the way for accessible payment transactions globally. However, this has raised concerns in instances of personal data intrusion. The TRUSTe certification demonstrates Geoswift’s continued commitment to ensure customers’ privacy and data are protected and benchmarked against industry’s standards. As part of its existing compliance framework, Geoswift conducts stringent know-your-customer (KYC) on-boarding practices and anti-money laundering (AML) checks to ensure high standards in regulatory compliance.

“As a leading provider of cross-border payment solutions, we are committed in ensuring we raise the bar by providing our clients and partners with a gold standard when it comes to online data security and privacy. With expected higher levels of trade and growth of China’s B2B commerce, we want to be known as a market leader in ensuring high compliance standards to facilitate this growth. Data protection is an issue we take seriously and our TRUSTe certification proves just that,” said Raymond Qu, Geoswift’s CEO and founder.

TRUSTe, the leading data privacy management company with close to 20 years of industry’s expertise, rigorously audits a company’s user privacy standards and regulations before it can qualify for the TRUSTe Enterprise Privacy Seal. TRUSTe’s Privacy Certification Standards are based on a compilation of requirements and best practices defined by key regulatory bodies, industry groups and recognised frameworks such as the APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) framework. Please click here to view TRUSTe’s Certification Standards.

“TRUSTe Privacy Certification provides cutting-edge consumer protections and establish leading privacy standards. Our Certification Standards are the requirements against which we evaluate and certify a company’s privacy practices and these requirements embody our mission to promote transparency, accountability and choice in the collection and use of personal information. By displaying our privacy seal, Geoswift is demonstrating compliance with our Certification Standards and their commitment to privacy protection, instilling confidence and trust in users of their products and services,” said Chris Babel, TRUSTe CEO.

The need to safe-guard consumers’ data becomes critical with the increasing complexity of the technological web and as evident in the frequency of security breaches around the world. Together with TRUSTe, Geoswift a leading provider of cross-border payment solutions between China and the rest of the world, aims to select processes that deliver both efficient and ethical solutions for customers globally.

About Geoswift

Geoswift is an innovative payment technology company connecting China and the rest of the world. The company comprises the world’s leading payment technology experts that have a deep understanding of the industry, technology, and global and China monetary policy. Geoswift provides clients with customised one-stop cross-border payment solutions to and from China. Geoswift is relied upon by the world’s leading e-commerce companies, most prestigious universities and the largest brands in the travel industry to grow their businesses.

Geoswift is an acquirer of UnionPay International in North America, a co-issuer of MasterCard prepaid cards, and a long-term partner of many other leading financial institutions. It also maintains 21 currency exchange outlets throughout China. Geoswift is headquartered in Hong Kong with operating offices in Shanghai, London, Vancouver, Seattle and San Francisco for strategic and regulatory functions. For more information, visit: http://www.geoswift.com

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Just 2 Months to Go to Vietnam’s Leading Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Exhibition, RE & EE Vietnam 2016

HO CHI MINH, Vietnam /PRNewswire/ — There are just two months to go until the doors open on Vietnam’s leading renewable energy and energy efficiency exhibition — RE & EE VIETNAM 2016. The exhibition, from 9 to 11 November 2016, is co-located with Vietnam’s leading international water supply, sanitation, water resources and purification event, VIETWATER 2016, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

EVBN B2B Networking at RE & EE Vietnam
EVBN B2B Networking at RE & EE Vietnam
This is Vietnam’s leading renewable energy and energy efficiency trade show and it is organised by UBM Asia and supported by the Vietnam Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Association, Vietnam Automation Association, Energy Conservation Center Ho Chi Minh City and the EU-Vietnam Business Network.

RE & EE Vietnam 2016 is a unique showcase welcoming leading exhibitors and international pavilions (the EU, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and many others) in different segments of the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors. It covers a wide range of innovations and solutions using industrial boilers, waste heat recovery, drying process, heat exchange process in power plants and the private consumer as well as breakthrough technologies, including solar panels, electric machines, bioethanol technology and control systems, among others.

Mr. Yoshimasa Kitada, Sales Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Vietnam, one of the leading exhibitors at RE & EE Vietnam 2016, said, “As a leading corporation in the manufacture & provision of electronic equipment for home, commercial and industrial use, we at Mitsubishi Electric believe that VietWater and RE & EE Vietnam 2016 will be a good business platform for energy & water industry players to showcase the best solutions and we are expecting to meet up with the right partners and find more potential customers here.”

Running alongside RE & EE Vietnam 2016 is the Conference. The Conference theme this year is “Vietnam Energy Forum: Towards Sustainable Energy Development in Vietnam”. Presented by leading industry experts such as Dr. Do Huu Hao, Chairman, Vietnam Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Association, and Mr. Huynh Kim Tuoc, Director, Energy Conservation Center Ho Chi Minh, this forum is about sharing information on the Vietnam energy market and trends as well as some recent renewable projects in Vietnam. (To view the agenda and register for the conference, please visit http://www.renergyvietnam.com/en-us/highlights/seminars.)

In addition, there will be B2B Networking Meetups inside the hall of the RE & EE Vietnam 2016 Exhibition. With the support of the Energy Conservation Center Ho Chi Minh City and the EU-Vietnam Business Network, RE & EE Vietnam 2016 is a business bridge for professionals to meet and connect with their target partners who are interested in their own business.

In only two months, the doors of the RE & EE Vietnam 2016 Exhibition will open to welcome thousands of industry exhibitors and visitors. Admission to this must-attend exhibition is free. Online preregistration is now open, please visit: https://www.ubmonlinereg.com/Registration/Default.aspx?fid=641&lang=en

Notes to Editors:

About UBM Asia (www.ubmasia.com)

Owned by UBM plc listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia is the largest trade show organiser in Asia and the largest commercial organiser in China, India and Malaysia. Established with its headquarters in Hong Kong and subsidiary companies across Asia and in the US, UBM Asia has strong global network of 30 offices and 1,400 staff in 25 major cities. We operate in 21 market sectors with 235 exhibitions and conferences, 28 targeted trade publications, 18 vertical portals for over 1,000,000 quality exhibitors, visitors, conference delegates, advertisers and subscribers from all over the world.

The Representative Office of UBM ASIA in Ho Chi Minh City
6th Floor, KN Building, 74 Nguyen Khoai, Ward 2
District 4, Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
T: +84 8 5401 2718
F: +84 8 5401 2717

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Source: UBM Asia (Malaysia)

The Countdown Has Begun! Only Two Months to Go until Vietwater 2016 Expo and Forum

HO CHI MINH, Vietnam /PRNewswire/ — There are only two months left until Vietnam’s Leading International Water Supply, Sanitation, Water Resources and Purification Event, VIETWATER 2016, which will be held at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 9 – 11 November 2016. For those who want to visit the exhibition, online advance registration is now available at http://www.vietwater.com/en-us/Visitors/Visitor-Registration.

Products showcased at Vietwater
Products showcased at Vietwater
VIETWATER is the first and only water specialised exhibition to contribute effectively to sustainable water and wastewater management and operations in Vietnam and the region. This year, the 8th edition of VIETWATER will welcome over 400 leading exhibitors from 38 countries and feature 12 international pavilions including EU, France, Germany, Australia, Finland, Belgium, Japan, China, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Taiwan, among others. All participants are set to showcase their latest solutions, innovations and technologies in the industry as well as to get together with decision-makers and the right partners.

Regularly hosted by Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association and supported by Ministry of Construction, International Water Association and other associations, VIETWATER 2016 is organising the first International Conference with the theme “Sustainable Water Supply & Sewerage Development Solutions in the context of Climate Change: Water Resource Degradation, Drought, Saline Intrusion”. This forum will be presented by top-notch experts to share a general overview of Vietnam’s recent water situation and some efficient solutions and insightful knowledge from different countries. To view the detailed agenda and register for the conference, please visit http://www.vietwater.com/en-us/The-Event/Conference.

Mr. Ganesh Pangare, Regional Director, Asia-Pacific, International Water Association (IWA), says, “To deliver the water management of the future, we need to innovate, by bringing together scientific rigour, pioneering entrepreneurship and supportive public institutions. We have to inspire meaningful and sustainable change now. This is the first time IWA is collaborating with UBM Asia & VWSA to organise an International Conference at VIETWATER 2016, and we hope to bring new insights into technological innovation and management practices to strengthen water management in Vietnam.”

During three day exhibition, VIETWATER 2016 will also be bringing together under one roof a series of Technical Seminars and Workshops. It will provide practical case studies and introduce the most recent and latest technological innovations from local and international enterprises to apply to water management and operations. Especially, VIETWATER 2016 will be co-located with Vietnam’s leading Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Exhibition, RE & EE Vietnam 2016, towards sustainable developments in water and energy in Vietnam and the region.

Both exhibitions are expected to gather over 11,000 professionals, consultants, decision-makers, government representatives and engineers in the water and energy industry. Do not miss this outstanding event. To get more information on both exhibitions, please visit these websites:

VIETWATER: http://www.vietwater.com/en-us
RE & EE VIETNAM: http://www.renergyvietnam.com/en-us
Notes to Editors:

About UBM Asia (www.ubmasia.com)

Owned by UBM plc listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia is the largest trade show organiser in Asia and the largest commercial organiser in China, India and Malaysia. Established with its headquarters in Hong Kong and subsidiary companies across Asia and in the US, UBM Asia has strong global network of 30 offices and 1,400 staff in 25 major cities. We operate in 21 market sectors with 235 exhibitions and conferences, 28 targeted trade publications, 18 vertical portals for over 1,000,000 quality exhibitors, visitors, conference delegates, advertisers and subscribers from all over the world.

The Representative Office of UBM ASIA in Ho Chi Minh City
6th Floor, KN Building, 74 Nguyen Khoai, Ward 2
District 4, Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
T: +84 8 5401 2718
F: +84 8 5401 2717

Photo – http://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20160908/8521605665
Logo – http://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20150730/8521504987LOGO

Source: UBM Asia (Malaysia)
Related Links:
http://www.vietwater.com/en-us

It’s Time for A Dual-Axis Solar Tracker — The iPV Tracker

HSINCHU /PRNewswire/ — Once PV generation has achieved grid parity, it will become one of the most competitive demands of energy on the market. Under “grid parity”, the premise of the PV industry chain from top to bottom is in “high efficiency, low cost” for development goals. To meet this goal, solar tracking has been seen as vital to the efficiency of a system.
iPV Tracker – Japan Power Plant By BIG SUN Group
The main difference between solar trackers and fixed-tilt PV systems is that the modules of solar trackers can change their tilt angles at different times of the day to maximize power generation. The primary solar energy solutions expert founded on Taiwan, BIG SUN, has an exclusive, innovative duel-axis tracking system, the iPV Tracker, that is able to smart track the sun’s movement through the sky and is proven to increase annual power generating efficiency up to 30%~50% verses fixed-tilt systems, even reaching 100% power increase in high latitude areas. This simultaneously enhances the utilization of 35% of the power grid to make up shortfalls during peak load times. Moreover, iPV Tracker, with its self-sufficient power operation, is able to maintain a stable rate, which a fixed tilt system cannot beat.
The PV industry is facing a rapidly-changing business and ecological environment and climates. For sure, iPV Tracker is the only PV system to contend against acts of nature. With its exclusive characteristics it can re-orient itself in response to natural calamities such as hurricanes, snowstorms, sandstorms and floods. In all conditions it operates and generates power without loss. Thanks to its higher power output, iPV Tracker can yield 15~50% more land utilization to activate the benefit of the land with multiple applications and incomes.
In addition to iPV Tracker, iPVita is another energy monitoring system innovated by BIG SUN. With iPVita, all of a power plants’ information can be monitored full-time. It is based on the concept of traffic lights (red/yellow/green) to show plant conditions and save the cost of operation and maintenance for long distance checks. The beauty of the iPV Tracker & iPVita combination is generating an outstanding utilization rate to 99.9%.
Looking ahead, Summer Luo, the chairman of BIG SUN Group, believes that iPV Tracker is designed for systems to continuously generate power throughout the whole daytime period and is able to supply power according to the daytime load curve. “iPV Tracker is a high beneficial dual axis tracking system that brings out the efficiency and brings down the cost of your PV plants,” Luo said. “Increased investment will return multiple benefits.” All in all, iPV Tracker is the highlight of Taiwan, stands alone in the renewable energy space and has earned the acclaim of global EPCs.
For more information, visit BIG SUN at 2016 SPI booth # 3274
About BIG SUN Group
BIG SUN was founded in 2006. Its core business is focused on the design, production, and sale of high-quality solar products. BIG SUN’s main products include 6″ mono-crystalline silicon solar cells, the iPV Solar Tracker and the web-based iPVita monitoring & control system. The current conversion efficiency of BIG SUN’s 6″ mono-crystalline silicon solar cell is 20.0% (60-cells module with up to 290 watts power). Based on its extensive product lines, BIG SUN can offer vertical integrated PV power system solutions.
iPV Tracker: http://www.ipvtracker.com
iPVita: http://www.ipvita.com
BIG SUN: http://www.bigsun-energy.com
Media Contact:
Angel Lu, Marketing Manager, +886-3-598-0288 x1951, angel.lu@bigsun-energy.com
Kim Yen, Marketing Coordinator, +886-3-598-0288 x1953, kim.yen@bigsun-energy.com
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