The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas Ranked as The World’s Most Beautiful Beachfront Hotels by the Editors of CNN International

BALI, Indonesia /PRNewswire/ — The editors of CNN have chosen and placed The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali (www.themulia.com/mulia-bali/) as one of “The World’s Most Beautiful Beachfront Hotels” in 2016. From a total of 21 of the world’s best, Mulia Bali was listed as a top beachfront destination, with decadent hotel rooms and amenities. A significant milestone for the resort, Mulia Bali has been recognized by CNN International and is joining other prestigious accolades from around the globe.

The Oasis Beach
The Oasis Beach
The Cable News Network (CNN), an American basic cable and satellite television channel with its online counterpart CNN.com – was launched in 1995 and is now one of the most popular online news and information delivery in the world.

Since its launch, The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali has been recognized by many prestigious awards. After Conde Nast Traveler USA placed Mulia Bali as the number one beach resort in the world in 2014, and the recent “Best Spas in the World” title granted by Readers’ Choice Awards in 2015, the Editors of Conde Nast have also recognized The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua as one of the “Favorite Hotels in the World” and “Favorite Beach Resorts in the World” on Conde Nast Traveler USA Gold List (2016), among many other prestigious accolades.

Nestled on the dramatic coastline of Nusa Dua, The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas evokes a relaxed yet polished sensibility. From expansive and elegant suites to distinctive lounges and oceanfront pools, The Mulia’s luxury accommodations truly exceed expectations for style, comfort and service. Experience a relaxing retreat with lavish amenities at this amazing haven.

For more information, please visit http://www.themulia.com or call +62-361-301-7777.

About The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali

Style sets the tone of the three ultra-luxurious properties set along 30 hectares of sprawling landscape, on the dramatic coastline of Nusa Dua, creating The Mulia and Mulia Resort & Villas (www.themulia.com). Epitomizing extravagance and opulence, combined with genuine hospitality, the breathtaking resorts are redefining sophistication.

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Email: communications@themulia.com

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Speed Isn’t Everything: It’s Control that Online Shoppers Crave in e-Commerce Logistics

— DHL survey finds that online shoppers value choice of delivery times and locations over the speed of their deliveries
— Online shoppers also want greater visibility of their orders, including easily-accessible shipment tracking and the delivery company responsible

SINGAPORE /PRNewswire/ — E-tailers will only remain competitive if they give customers greater control over where, when, and how they receive their deliveries, according to a study conducted by Deutsche Post DHL Group.

DHL reveals wishes of online shoppers for their parcel receipt
DHL reveals wishes of online shoppers for their parcel receipt

“Speed isn’t everything,” said Charles Brewer, CEO, DHL eCommerce. “Through the survey of more than 1000 online shoppers in Germany, we found out that 78% of e-commerce customers wish to specify the time for their deliveries, while 68% want control over the date when their orders arrive. Online shoppers also gain satisfaction from a greater choice of delivery location as 94% of respondents said they were very happy when they could specify parcel lockers like DHL’s Packstations as alternative delivery addresses, while one in every two said they would like the option to deliver to their trusted neighbors in their absence.”

Drawing similarities with the trends in Asia Pacific, Malcolm Monteiro, CEO, DHL eCommerce Asia Pacific noted that, “In a region where fast deliveries have become the norm, Asian e-tailers can no longer differentiate themselves on speed alone. We’ve also seen a growing number of e-tailers in Asia seek greater customization and flexibility in the range of delivery options we offer to their customers.”

In fact, control over delivery time and location appear to matter more than how quickly a parcel arrives — only 66% of e-commerce shoppers in the study said quick deliveries were important to them.

The survey also found that 88% of online shoppers interviewed want direct access to shipment tracking, while 84% want to know the name of the company making the delivery. Eighty-five percent of the consumers involved also said direct links to shipment tracking portals were an essential part of the e-commerce experience.

Commenting on the results, Monteiro commented that, “E-tailers need fully-managed delivery solutions that can adapt to, answer, and meet consumers’ ever-changing demands, without putting extra burden on their own resources, if they’re to win over consumers in a market where speed no longer comes first.”

“A successful delivery is no longer solely determined by the speed of the last mile; it requires a whole new level of digital infrastructure from real-time fleet tracking to SMS alerts and mobile apps,” he added. “Providing that level of visibility determines how much trust customers will put in any e-commerce brand, and how effectively it can grow and maintain customer loyalty.”

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Media Contact:
DHL eCommerce
Cheryl Han / Monica Ng
Email: cheryl.han@dhl.com / monica.ng@dhl.com

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DHL – The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL family of divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 340,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, energy, automotive and retail, a proven commitment to corporate responsibility and an unrivalled presence in developing markets, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 59 billion euros in 2015.

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Innovative DHL Multimodal Solutions Leverage Belt and Road to Give Businesses Faster Time to Markets

— New service launch coincides with DHL “Belt and Road” Delphi Dialog which discusses impact and business prospects of initiative
— New Japan-Germany, Chengdu-Istanbul and Vietnam-China-Europe services make use of Belt and Road infrastructure for cargo delivery in 14-22 days

SHANGHAI /PRNewswire/ — DHL Global Forwarding, the leading international provider of air, sea and road freight services, continues to enhance its services which leverage infrastructure developed as part of “Belt and Road”, the Chinese trade initiative that could influence up to a third of global GDP once completed[1].

Building the Belt and Road with the DHL Multimodal Network
Building the Belt and Road with the DHL Multimodal Network

“Global trade enables greater prosperity and a sustainable future with logistics as its backbone. Nowhere more than in Asia have we seen the tremendous transformation of the economies due to the growing middle class and their rising standards of living which fuels increased consumption and trade,” said Frank Appel, CEO, Deutsche Post DHL Group.

Frank Appel was speaking in conjunction with DHL’s Delphi Dialog forum on the implications of “Belt and Road” for international trade. The forum, with renowned experts from the government, business and academia, is the latest in a series which examines trends and developments that shape our world and the logistics industry.

Making “Belt and Road” accessible for business

China’s investment in Belt and Road infrastructure — more than US$75bn (Euro 67.5bn) in the 18 months to June 2016[2] — bolsters regional cooperation and promotes trade. Since 2010 and in line with the vision for “Belt and Road”, DHL has been developing scheduled connections offering rail services across multiple cities in China, and linking it to road solutions throughout South East Asia and ferry services from North Asian cities in Japan and Taiwan.

From South East Asia and other parts of North Asia, the road and ferry connections feed into China’s rail system which connects into Europe, with final distribution by road across the continent. This intricate connection of rail, road and sea services offers customers an additional logistics route, fostering trade between economic powerhouses of Europe and Asia.

“We have been focused on building connectivity between China and regional countries, and connections into Europe via all combinations of road, rail and sea services,” said Steve Huang, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding China. “A multimodal solution — combining all modes of transport — enables customers to better manage their supply chains — offering flexibility, cost savings and potentially a reduced carbon footprint.”

“The new service provides greater flexibility and speed for Japan’s exporters, including sectors like automotive and electronics production which already enjoy market dominance in Europe,” said Mark Slade, President and Representative Director, DHL Global Forwarding Japan. “With Less-than-Container Load services to Europe, Japanese businesses can improve the efficiency of fulfilment and inventory management at cost-effective rates, helping them maintain their competitive edge as world-class manufacturers.”

Broadly, combinations of multimodal services can reduce transport costs by up to six times and up to 90% reduction in carbon footprint as compared with air freight, making it an increasingly attractive option for SME and MNC customers alike.

DHL today launched a further three new multimodal services today:

Sea & Rail service: A Less-than-Container Load (LCL) service between Japan and Germany which allows businesses to export low-volume shipments for as little as half the cost of standard air freight. With a transit time of about 22 days, shipments are moved from Kobe to Taicang via sea, and by rail to Hamburg through hubs like Duisburg, Lodz, Malaszewicze and Warsaw.
Road & Rail service: The Vietnam-Europe service takes Full Container Load (FCL) cargo from Hanoi to Chengdu via road, followed by rail to hubs like Lodz, Duisburg and Hamburg in Europe, arriving in 21 days. An LCL option for the Vietnam-Europe service will commence in Q4 2016.
Rail, Road & Sea: Further boosting our Southern rail corridor offering announced last year, the new Chengdu-Istanbul service traverses three Central Asian countries — Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia — as well as two sea transit segments before arriving at Istanbul in 14 days.
The three new services build on a series of major DHL investments in the last 12 months, including a multimodal service between Japan and Warsaw via Suzhou announced in November 2015; and an MOU signed in May 2016 with Chengdu’s Gateway Logistics Office to upgrade infrastructure and customs processes. DHL has been developing multimodal services along the Belt and Road since 2010, when it launched a suite of five services – International Rail, Rail-Air; Sea/River-Rail; Sea-Air and Cross-Border Road Freight.

[1] http://www.mckinsey.com/global-themes/china/chinas-one-belt-one-road-will-it-reshape-global-trade
[2] http://www.ft.com/cms/s/3/c2f9f388-5b38-11e6-8d05-4eaa66292c32.html

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DHL — The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL family of divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 340,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, energy, automotive and retail, a proven commitment to corporate responsibility and an unrivalled presence in developing markets, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 59 billion euros in 2015.

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Enjoy “Golden Moments” at Singapore Golden Week 2016

An All-New Lifestyle Event Starting 30 September

Organised by the Singapore Retailers Association with UnionPay as the Official Card, UnionPay Cardholders can look forward to golden retail privileges, sure-win rewards and pampering experiences from 30 September to 16 October

SINGAPORE /PRNewswire/ — Come 30 September, Singapore Retailers Association (SRA) will launch Singapore Golden Week (SGW) 2016 – a brand new lifestyle event to be held over three weekends from 30 September to 16 October, with global payment network UnionPay as the Official Card. With the aim of heightening the appeal of Singapore as a choice lifestyle destination for locals and tourists, the inaugural SGW 2016 will feature a suite of golden retail privileges, sure-win rewards and pampering experiences for consumers to indulge in.

GOLDEN “RETAIL” PRIVILEGES

Over 200 participating outlets across retail, food and beverage (F&B), beauty and wellness, as well as hotels and attractions categories among others, will be giving UnionPay Cardholders more reasons to spend with exclusive “Golden Retail Privileges” at SGW 2016.

Cardholders can enjoy exclusive discounts as well as gifts with purchase when they shop at participating merchants with their UnionPay cards at SGW 2016. Popular participating merchants include department stores Isetan Scotts, Metro and Robinsons; clothing labels Dockers, Dorothy Perkins, Karen Millen, Levi’s, T.M.Lewin, Topshop, Topman, Warehouse; local attraction Alive Museum and many more.

(For the full list of participating merchants till date, please refer to Annex A.)

GOLDEN “SURE-WIN” REWARDS

During SGW 2016, Cardholders who make a minimum purchase of S$50* with their UnionPay card anywhere in Singapore can take part in the “Golden Sure-Win Rewards” game located at ION Orchard’s Level 1 Atrium. In addition, shoppers who make purchases within ION Orchard can enjoy double chances of winning. Shoppers who spend $688 and above at selected Premier Tax Free merchants are entitled to a free limousine ride*. With over S$10,000 worth of shopping vouchers and prizes up for grabs in the “Golden Sure-Win Rewards” game, everyone can be a winner at SGW 2016!

GOLDEN “PAMPERING” EXPERIENCES AT THE UNIONPAY GOLDEN LOUNGE

In addition to the golden retail privileges and sure-win rewards, SGW 2016 promises pampering experiences for all locals and tourists, including non UnionPay Cardholders. Simply pop by the exclusive UnionPay “Golden Pampering Lounge” located at ION Orchard’s Level 1 Atrium, to enjoy a fresh cup of gourmet coffee, free flow gourmet cookies and take a break from the busy downtown shopping environment.

UnionPay Cardholders can also present their UnionPay card to gain access to the exclusive VIP area, decked out with OSIM massage chairs for an even more luxurious experience. Plus, Cardholders can enjoy a special cup of gourmet “Gold Brew” coffee sprinkled with edible gold dust for the additional gold rush. With mobile charging ports available for the power-hungry and some of Singapore’s favourite brands and foods on show, there will not be a single dull moment at the “Golden Pampering Lounge”.

UnionPay Cardholders enjoy a shimmering cup of gold brew coffee at the Golden Lounge.
UnionPay Cardholders enjoy a shimmering cup of gold brew coffee at the Golden Lounge.
“UnionPay is delighted to be named as the Official Card for Singapore Golden Week 2016. As a brand new lifestyle event to be held over three weekends in September and October, we hope that this will light up the local retail scene, and offer new lifestyle experiences for both local and overseas UnionPay Cardholders to enjoy. And as we continue to build on the momentum to provide better products and services for consumers here in Singapore, we also hope to be able to, at the same time, bring fresh experiences, more choices and excitement to everyone,” said Mr. Wenhui Yang, General Manager of UnionPay International Southeast Asia.

“Singapore Retailers Association is pleased to partner UnionPay again to bring consumers yet another event to look forward to and a new golden opportunity for the industry to leverage on. With a base of over 5.4 billion UnionPay Cards issued worldwide, Singapore Golden Week aims to create a new opportunity for retailers to drive spending among the overseas UnionPay Cardholders who will be here, as well as UnionPay Cardholders in Singapore. We are excited about the new business opportunities that SGW presents and the benefits that our partnership with UnionPay can potentially bring to participating merchants,” said Mr. Anthony Gan, Executive Director, Singapore Retailers Association.

“ION Orchard is a favourite mall among locals and Chinese tourists and is the ideal location for UnionPay’s first Singapore Golden Week campaign. We are especially delighted to be the official mall that houses UnionPay’s Golden Pampering Lounge for their campaign for all redemptions. The central location along Orchard Road will certainly make shopping more convenient – and for purchases made at ION Orchard, shoppers will enjoy double chances when playing the ‘Golden Sure-Win Rewards’ game at the lounge, making it a truly rewarding shopping experience,” said Mr. Chris Chong, CEO Orchard Turn Developments.

UnionPay International focuses on supporting the growth of UnionPay’s global payments business. With an acceptance footprint covering 160 countries and regions globally, UnionPay serves the world’s largest cardholder base by providing quality, cost-effective and secure payment services to over 5.4 billion Cardholders worldwide.

In Singapore, UnionPay enables efficient and cost-effective payment services that are tailored to the needs of local businesses and consumers. UnionPay cards are issued by Bank of China (BOC), DBS Bank (DBS), Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) and United Overseas Bank (UOB) in Singapore, and are accepted at over 80 percent of retail, lifestyle and food and beverage establishments locally, as well as at almost all automated teller machines (ATMs) across the island.

For more information on Singapore Golden Week, visit http://www.singaporegoldenweek.com.sg and follow Singapore Golden Week on Facebook. For more information on UnionPay International, visit http://www.unionpayintl.com/.

*Terms & Conditions apply.

For an introduction of UnionPay International and Singapore Retailers Association, and the full list of participating merchants till date (“Annex A”), please click: http://photos.prnasia.com/prnk/20160923/8521606036

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Media Contacts:

Jamie Foo
IN.FOM (Partnering agency of UnionPay International)
jamie@infom.asia
+65-9790-6107

Anthony Gan
Singapore Retailers Association
info@sra.org.sg
+65-6334-5223

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United Arab Emirates Shows Stellar Growth in RMB Adoption

-Special edition of SWIFT’s RMB Tracker for Sibos 2016 shows new frontiers for RMB internationalisation in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)

HONG KONG /PRNewswire/ — Data from SWIFT’s latest RMB Tracker shows exceptional growth in RMB adoption in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) witnessing a 210.8% growth in payments value of the currency since August 2014, albeit from a low base. More than 80% of the direct payments made between the UAE and mainland China/Hong Kong in August 2016 were in CNY, representing one of the highest increases worldwide.

With Sibos taking place in Geneva this year, the special edition of the RMB Tracker takes the opportunity to look beyond long-established markets such as London to offer a snapshot of four other markets in EMEA, France, Germany, Switzerland and the UAE

Data within the report shows that the EMEA region is ranked as number two in RMB adoption after Asia-Pacific. Other key RMB highlights include:

The RMB has retained its position as the number five world payments currency, representing 1.86% of global payments by value.
France leads Eurozone countries in RMB payments by value, despite flat growth over the past three years. Close to 50% of France’s direct payments with mainland China/Hong Kong were denominated in CNY in August 2016.
The RMB is ranked number three in Switzerland for direct payments with mainland China/Hong Kong after HKD and CHF. There has been 43.5% growth in RMB payments by value compared to November 2015, when the clearing centre was established.
The euro continues to dominate the corridor for payments between Germany and mainland China/Hong Kong with a share of 80.1%.
Alain Raes, Chief Executive, Asia Pacific & EMEA at SWIFT says: “RMB adoption in France, Switzerland and Germany is progressing slowly, while the UAE continues to show significant growth — we have seen impressive 44.6% increase in payments value since August 2015.”

“We expect this growth to continue in the UAE following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in December 2015 for the set-up of an additional clearing centre in the Middle East. This will enable even more corporates operating in the region to access RMB products, open RMB accounts and use the currency to make payments to both onshore and offshore counterparts,” he added.

The UK remains the dominant offshore RMB clearing centre after Hong Kong, totalling 67.3% of all RMB direct payments made between Europe and mainland China/Hong Kong in August 2016.

On 21 September 2016, the People’s Bank of China appointed Bank of China as the first yuan clearing bank in the United States. SWIFT’s August 2016 data shows that only 2.8% of all payments by value between US and mainland China/Hong Kong are done in RMB while Europe, for example, reached 30.6%. The appointment of this new clearing centre will most probably strengthen its position on the RMB.

To download SWIFT’s special edition RMB Tracker report, please click here.

About SWIFT and RMB Internationalisation

Since 2010, SWIFT has actively supported its customers and the financial industry regarding RMB internationalisation through various publications and reports. Through its Business Intelligence Solutions team, SWIFT publishes key adoption statistics in the RMB Tracker, insights on the implications of RMB internationalisation, perspectives on RMB clearing and offshore clearing guidelines, supports bank’s commercial RMB product launches and provides in-depth analysis and business intelligence, as well as engaging with offshore clearing centres and the Chinese financial community to support the further internationalisation of the RMB.

The SWIFT network fully supports global RMB transactions, and its messaging services enable Chinese character transportation via Chinese Commercial Code (CCC) in FIN or via Chinese characters in MX (ISO 20022 messages). It offers a suite of dedicated RMB business intelligence products and services to support financial institutions and corporates. In addition, SWIFT collaborates with the community to publish the Offshore and Cross-Border RMB Best Practice Guidelines, which facilitate standardised RMB back office operations.

Please click here for more information about RMB Internationalisation or join our new ‘Business Intelligence Transaction Banking’ LinkedIn group.

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About SWIFT

SWIFT is a global member-owned cooperative and the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services.

We provide our community with a platform for messaging and standards for communicating, and we offer products and services to facilitate access and integration, identification, analysis and financial crime compliance.

Our messaging platform, products and services connect more than 11,000 banking and securities organisations, market infrastructures and corporate customers in more than 200 countries and territories, enabling them to communicate securely and exchange standardised financial messages in a reliable way. As their trusted provider, we facilitate global and local financial flows, support trade and commerce all around the world; we relentlessly pursue operational excellence and continually seek ways to lower costs, reduce risks and eliminate operational inefficiencies.

Headquartered in Belgium, SWIFT’s international governance and oversight reinforces the neutral, global character of its cooperative structure. SWIFT’s global office network ensures an active presence in all the major financial centres.

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SWIFT does not guarantee the fitness for purpose, completeness, or accuracy of the RMB Tracker, and reserves the right to rectify past RMB Tracker data. SWIFT provides the RMB Tracker on an ‘as is’ basis, and for information purposes only. As a mere informative publication, the RMB Tracker is not meant to provide any recommendation or advice. Any person consulting the RMB Tracker remains solely and fully responsible for all decisions based, in full or in part, on RMB Tracker data. SWIFT disclaims all liability regarding a person’s use of the RMB Tracker. The RMB Tracker is a SWIFT publication.

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