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ISCA Launches “Changing Perspectives” Branding Video Campaign to Promote Accountancy Profession Amidst Transformation in Wider Business Ecosystem

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2025 – The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) is pleased to announce the launch of “Changing Perspectives”, a branding video campaign designed to promote the accountancy profession amidst an ever-evolving business ecosystem. The video is launched in conjunction with SG60, celebrating the contributions of the accountancy profession to Singapore’s economy over the past 60 years.

Produced together with branding agency ABrandADay, “Changing Perspectives” showcases the many roles that accountants can play in shaping the future of the business landscape. The objective of the video campaign is to promote accountancy as a profession and study of choice, and also dispel any prevailing myths of the accountancy profession. The branding video is also part of broader efforts by ISCA in partnership with the Accountancy Workforce Review Committee (AWRC) to address the manpower challenges of the accountancy sector and recommend strategies to ensure a robust pool of accountancy talents to meet industry needs.

In celebration of 60 years of Singapore’s independence, the video features notable figures from the accounting sector, who represent past and present generations of accountants who have contributed to the success of Singapore’s economy today. A few industry profiles who are featured in the video include Mr Willie Cheng, former Managing Partner of Accenture and former independent director of UOB Bank and Far East Hospitality Asset Management, and Mr Kon Yin Tong, Managing Partner of Foo Kon Tan LLP and Chairman of Sport Singapore.

The video was launched earlier today an exclusive screening event, by Mr Chaly Mah, Co-Chair of the AWRC, Chairman of the National Environmental Agency, Surbana Jurong and Netlink NBN Trust. The event was attended by over 160 guests, comprising representatives from the Government, Institutes of Higher Learning, corporates, students, and more.

“Accountancy is more than crunching numbers — it is a meaningful profession that shapes business strategy, drives sustainability, and builds trust in markets,” said Mr Chaly Mah. “This video is part of our broader efforts to reshape perceptions and highlight the diverse and impactful roles accountants play in today’s evolving business landscape. We hope it will inspire the next generation to see accountancy as a fulfilling and forward-looking career path.”

Ms Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Finance and National Development, said: “As Singapore continues to grow as a global business hub, the accountancy profession remains a cornerstone of trust, transparency, and transformation. This initiative by ISCA not only highlights the evolving role of accountants, but also underscores the importance of attracting and developing talent for the future. I commend ISCA for its efforts to elevate the profession and promote it as a meaningful and dynamic career choice.”

ISCA President Mr Teo Ser Luck said: “The video we launched today is important — it highlights what it means to be an accountant in today’s world: adaptable, forward-thinking, and playing a key role in shaping businesses and society. At ISCA, we are dedicated to advancing the profession and demonstrating that accountancy offers purpose, versatility, and limitless growth opportunities. We hope this initiative inspires curiosity, especially among young professionals exploring their career paths.”

You may view the video here.
Hashtag: #ISCA #Accountancy #Accounting #DifferenceMakers #SG60

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Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)

The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) is the national accountancy body of Singapore with over 39,000 ISCA members making their stride in businesses across industries in Singapore and around the world. ISCA members can be found in over 40 countries and members based out of Singapore are supported through 12 overseas chapters in 10 countries.

Established in 1963, ISCA is an advocate of the interests of the profession. Complementing its global mindset with Asian insights, ISCA leverages its regional expertise, knowledge, and networks with diverse stakeholders to contribute towards the advancement of the accountancy profession.

ISCA administers the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification programme and is the Designated Entity to confer the Chartered Accountant of Singapore – CA (Singapore) – designation.

ISCA is a member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide, a global family that brings together the members of leading institutes to create a community of over 1.8 million Chartered Accountants and students in more than 190 countries.

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AIA Hong Kong continues to lead the insurance industry with 9 market No.1 in 2024

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Number of New Business Policies tops the market for 11 consecutive years

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 April 2025 – AIA Hong Kong continues to lead the industry with 9 market No.1 in 2024, according to the Provisional Statistics of the Insurance Authority on Hong Kong Long-Term Insurance Business1:
  • Number of Inforce Policies
  • Number of New Business Policies (Top the market for 11 consecutive years2)
  • Number of Local New Business Policies
  • Number of Non-Local New Business Policies
  • Non-local Annualised New Premiums3
  • New Office Premiums from Agency Channel3
  • Annualised New Premiums from Agency Channel3
  • Number of New Business Policies from Agency Channel
  • Number of New Business Policies from Brokerage Channel
Mr. Alger Fung, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Hong Kong & Macau

Mr. Alger Fung, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Hong Kong & Macau, said, “This success would not have been possible without the trust of our customers and the relentless dedication of our teams. We will maintain our commitment to customer centricity in order to sustain our position as the number 1 choice for our customers and help everyone live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. ”

Hashtag: #AIA #友邦

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About AIA Hong Kong & Macau

AIA Group Limited established its operations in Hong Kong in 1931. To date, AIA Hong Kong and AIA Macau have over 18,000 financial planners1, as well as an extensive network of independent financial advisors, brokerage and bancassurance partners. We serve over 3.6 million customers2, offering them a wide selection of professional services and products ranging from individual life, group life, accident, medical and health, pension, personal lines insurance to investment-linked assurance schemes with numerous investment options. We are also dedicated to providing superb product solutions to meet the financial needs of high-net-worth customers.

1 as of 31 December 2024

2 Including AIA Hong Kong and AIA Macau’s individual life, group insurance and pension customers (as of 31 December 2024)

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Feng Wei Ju and 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Garner Coveted Diamond Awards in Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2025

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MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 April 2025 – 2025 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide Award ceremony for Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and overseas regions took place today in Singapore. Galaxy Macau™, the world-class luxury integrated resort (referred to as “Galaxy Macau”), proudly celebrated standout recognition for its most esteemed dining establishments—8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA and Feng Wei Ju at StarWorld Hotel. With each restaurant receiving a coveted One-Diamond award rating for a continual year running, further expanding each restaurant’s impressive industry accolades. Galaxy Macau is committed to delivering exceptional gastronomic experiences that embody the essence of its well-earned place as “Asia’s Ultimate Singular Dining Destination,” consistently achieving critical acclaim.

8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA at Galaxy Macau and Feng Wei Ju at StarWorld had attained One-Diamond rating once again in the 2025 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide.

Celebrating Black Pearl One-Diamond award wins, both restaurants epitomize the rigorous standards that Galaxy Macau has come to represent. Feng Wei Ju, which has maintained its Michelin Two-Star status for nine consecutive years, is led by Assistant Vice President of Food & Beverage Culinary of StarWorld Hotel and Executive Chef of Feng Wei Ju, Chan Chek Keong. With nearly 30 years of expertise in Hunan and Sichuan cuisine, Chef Chan artfully highlights the authentic flavors of these regions, securing Feng Wei Ju’s standout status as a premier dining destination in Hong Kong and Macau.

Helmed by Executive Chef Marino D’Antonio, 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA at Galaxy Macau adheres to gastronomic legend Umberto Bombana’s award-winning philosophy of providing the most authentic Italian cuisine, together with the natural essence of seasonal ingredients, presenting the vibrant culinary culture of Italy.

Recognized as one of the most influential restaurant award platforms in China’s dining industry, the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide relies on anonymous evaluations from seasoned food enthusiasts, culinary professionals, and researchers. Its assessment focuses on three main criteria: culinary excellence, service quality, and innovation in culinary traditions.

Within Galaxy Macau’s impressive portfolio of over 120 dining options, the highlighted award-winning restaurants exemplify the resort’s commitment to culinary excellence. Their talented chefs craft authentic dishes that reflect the rich diversity of Northern Chinese, Hunan, and Cantonese cuisines, along with Macanese-Portuguese fusion and international flavors from Japan, Thailand, and Italy. Diners can indulge in unique culinary experiences, savoring fresh, local ingredients while appreciating the deep cultural heritage and innovation behind each dish, all delivered with genuine hospitality.

Hashtag: #GalaxyMacau

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About Galaxy Macau Integrated Resort

Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau and Andaz Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world’s longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.

As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies; Galaxy Promenade is the hottest shopping destination featuring the latest in fashion and curated experiences in Macau. Spanning over 100,000-square-meter, luxury flagship stores, lifestyle boutiques and our selection of labels are among the more than 200 world-renowned brands for a world-class shopping journey; Galaxy Cinemas, immersive thrills and luxurious comfort go hand in hand at Galaxy Cinemas. All 10 theaters are equipped with the latest audio-visual technology; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind cabaret lounge that evokes the glamor of Shanghai’s golden era with stylish entertainment and customizable surrounds; and Foot Hub, which presents the traditional art of reflexology for authentic relaxation and revitalization. For Authentic Macau Flavours and Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events. Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also catered to with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and an expert service team.

Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group’s ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world-class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meters of total flexible MICE, and the 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.

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Creww and Real Madrid Next launch Batch 2 of “Real Madrid Next Accelerator for Asia”

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TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 April 2025 – Creww Inc. (Japan Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative: Sorato Ijichi, hereinafter “Creww”), Japan’s leading open innovation platform provider, and Real Madrid Next are pleased to announce the launch of “Real Madrid Next Accelerator for Asia” Batch 2, an accelerator program which started in 2024, aimed to create business partnerships between Real Madrid Next and Asian startups.

For Batch 1, launched in January 2024, we have successfully selected 7 startups out of more than 800 applicants, and the startups are continuing their PoC trials, aiming to achieve innovative collaborations.

Creww will continue to partner with Real Madrid Next to bring innovative technologies and services from Asian startups to develop projects that aim to improve and advance the sports industry. “Real Madrid Next Accelerator for Asia” is designed not only to boost the growth of Asian startups, but to also create an innovation community for Real Madrid Next, by carrying out continuous programs for Asian startups to innovate the sports industry as a whole in the decades to come.

Applications for the program have opened today, on April 25th.
Please visit https://global.creww.me/global/ja/real-madrid-next-accelerator-for-asia-2 to apply.

Program Theme
The program will focus on Real Madrid Next’s six areas of work.

1. E-Health – technological innovation to help improve the physical and mental abilities of athletes, influencing prevention, diagnosis and sports recovery

2. Performance – tools and methods to improve the ability to evaluate the performance of athletes from data and analysis

3. Audiovisual – innovative content to improve the audiovisual experience with immersive technologies and new multimedia channels

4. Fan Engagement – creation of loyalty products and services that will revolutionize the fans’ online and offline experience, both inside and outside the stadium

5. Cybersecurity & Technology – new tools to protect online data, prevent loss of information, ensure access to the stadium and control its flows

6. Social – supporting the social participation through the Real Madrid Foundation, defining instruments for managing cooperation and improving social tools and environmental sustainability

Program Timeline (as of April 2025)

April 25th – June 20th 2025 Application
Late June – Late September 2025 Selection of startups
October – December 2025 PoC Contract signing
January – May 2026 PoC
June – July 2026 Demo Day

Program Overview

Program Name Real Madrid Next Accelerator for Asia
Target early and middle-stage startups in Asia in the field of sports-tech, health-tech, fan engagement, etc. which aligns with Real Madrid Next’s six areas of work
Expected Outcome business partnerships*
Application
Please visit below to apply:
https://global.creww.me/global/ja/real-madrid-next-accelerator-for-asia-2
Organizer Real Madrid Next, Creww Inc.

*There is a possibility that Creww will provide equity investments to the selected startups.

Comment from Real Madrid Next
The first cohort of the Real Madrid Next Accelerator for Asia gave us access to many talented companies. We were able to involve startups from different areas of the Real Madrid ecosystem and benefit from cutting-edge technologies and exceptional know-how. We are now excited to launch the second batch and soon meet this new generation of sports technology entrepreneurs in Asia.

About Real Madrid Next
Real Madrid Next is the brand under which Real Madrid’s innovation projects are developed, with the collaboration of startups and companies looking to improve performance with the support of the Real Madrid ecosystem. Real Madrid Next focuses on six work areas: e-health, performance, fan engagement, audiovisual, cybersecurity & technological infrastructures and social. In all of them we seek excellence and the greatest technological advance possible to allow the club to enhance its digital transformation and keep its leadership in the sports industry. Learn more at https://www.realmadridnext.com/en/next/home.
Hashtag: #creww #realmadrid #realmadridnext #accelerator #asia #startup #sports #technology #sportstech #healthtech


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