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Leading APAC Flexible Workspace The Work Project to Open First UK Location
Developed by Brookfield Properties, London’s new landmark skyscraper One Leadenhall is approaching completion and will provide 430,000 sq ft of office space over its 35 floors, including ground floor retail space and a public terrace overlooking the adjacent Grade II*-listed, Victorian Leadenhall Market.
Designed by the award-winning architecture practice Make, One Leadenhall is one of the most keenly anticipated new office spaces in the City and is 90% pre-let/under offer ahead of its opening in 2026.
For its UK launch, TWP at One Leadenhall will provide 30,000 sq ft of luxury workspace over two floors, specifically designed for occupiers desiring the best address and views, high-end customized design, and personalized service. TWP will occupy levels 22-23 of One Leadenhall, offering 360-degree, unrestricted panoramic views across London to its occupiers.
In entering the UK market, TWP will be drawing on nearly a decade of experience operating high quality, flexible workspace with its existing portfolio comprising 20 locations across Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Majority owned by CapitaLand, one of Asia’s largest diversified real estate groups, TWP is the market leader in the prime central districts of Singapore CBD with 10 locations. In February 2024, it entered a 50/50 joint venture with Dexus, Australia’s largest office landlord, to grow its premium flexible space offer and now has nine locations in Australia.
Underpinned by 5-star hospitality values and standards, TWP is now targeting a London flexible workspace market which remains resilient and well positioned for continued growth and strategic expansion. TWP aims to fill a gap at the higher end of the market and respond to the flight to top quality by catering for organisations looking for best-in-class workspaces in world-class buildings in prime locations.
Junny Lee, Founder and CEO of The Work Project, said: “After success in Singapore and Australia, we are now all-in to establish The Work Project as the market leader in London, offering unprecedented quality and levels of service. In Brookfield Properties at One Leadenhall, we have the perfect partner and location to deliver the exceptional work experience we have become known for in other major cities on the other side of the globe.
Office landlords in London are increasing the amount of square footage in their buildings dedicated to flexible workspace, but not in their most prized, prime spaces. By launching at One Leadenhall, we are genuinely offering the London market something new and starting at a level we mean to carry on.”
Martin Wallace, Head of Leasing at Brookfield Properties UK, said: “This partnership with The Work Project further underlines the appeal of One Leadenhall as the landmark new office building in the City of London. The Work Project shares Brookfield Properties’ approach to creating spaces for collaboration and will enhance the sense of community that is integral to all our buildings. We look forward to welcoming them to their new home in London.”
TWP at Leadenhall has been designed by Farago Han Studio, a multifaceted boutique design studio based in Sydney. Taking inspiration from the history and heritage of the neighbouring Leadenhall Market, the workspace has taken a contemporary interpretation of the market’s main entrance to Gracechurch Street, which was built in a Queen Anne Revival style. The two floors will evoke modern splendour with exceptional levels of craftmanship and attention to design detail applied across the office suites, arrival galleries lounges and meeting rooms.
TWP has plans to expand in London, partnering with similarly prestigious buildings and locations in the City and West End, with a target portfolio of circa 400,000 sq ft by the end of 2030.
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About The Work Project
The Work Project (TWP) is a leading provider of flexible workspaces designed to empower businesses and enhance productivity. TWP creates beautifully crafted modern spaces that are flexible, modular, and customizable to meet the unique needs of each client. By prioritising client branding, expansion capabilities, and individual work cultures, TWP ensures that every workspace becomes an extension of the company it serves.
GoTyme Bank becomes the first digital bank in the Philippines to enable Apple Pay, expanding secure and seamless digital payments for 10 million customers
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2026 – Paymentology, the leading global issuer processor, today announced the successful launch of Apple Pay for GoTyme Bank in the Philippines. Through this launch, GoTyme becomes one of the first issuers in the Philippine market to enable Apple Pay, giving 10 million customers an easy, secure and private way to pay using their Apple devices.
As one of the country’s fastest-growing digital banks, GoTyme continues to accelerate its digital payments strategy by expanding secure, seamless and convenient payment experiences for Filipino consumers. Customers can now securely add their GoTyme debit card to Apple Wallet and make contactless payments in stores, within apps and online wherever Apple Pay is accepted.
Apple Pay uses industry-leading tokenisation technology, meaning card numbers are never stored on devices or shared with merchants. Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, with every transaction authenticated through Face ID, Touch ID or a device passcode, providing an additional layer of security while delivering a fast, frictionless checkout experience.
Nate Clark, President and CEO at GoTyme Bank commented: “At GoTyme Bank, we’re constantly looking for ways to make banking simpler, safer and more rewarding for our customers. Bringing Apple Pay to GoTyme Bank customers in the Philippines gives them an easy and secure way to pay wherever they shop while continuing to earn rewards points on all their transactions. This is another step in our commitment to making everyday banking more beautiful and convenient for our customers.
The launch comes as digital payments continue to reshape the Philippine economy. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), digital payments now account for more than half of all retail payment transactions, as consumers increasingly embrace mobile-first banking and contactless payments. Meanwhile, smartphone penetration continues to rise, supporting growing demand for digital wallets and tokenised payment experiences. As digital commerce accelerates, enabling secure mobile payments through services such as Apple Pay is becoming an increasingly important differentiator for financial institutions.
Minh-Ha Truong, Head of Growth, APAC at Paymentology, added: “As a long-standing partner to GoTyme, we’re proud to support another significant milestone in its growth journey. Bringing Apple Pay to market demonstrates how modern, cloud-native issuer processing enables digital banks to rapidly deliver innovative payment experiences while maintaining the highest standards of security, scalability and performance. Together, we’re helping shape the future of digital payments in the Philippines.”
The launch further strengthens GoTyme’s position as one of Southeast Asia’s leading digital banks and highlights the value of Paymentology’s cloud-native issuer processing platform in helping banks and fintechs rapidly introduce innovative payment capabilities that meet evolving customer expectations.
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New Documentary Under the Hakka Liugdui Sun From Discovery to Debut on August 20 in Southeast Asia
Set against the sun-drenched landscapes of southern Taiwan, Under the Hakka Liugdui Sun highlights how the people of Liugdui have thrived alongside the land for over 300 years. Following local scholars, farmers, and artisans, the documentary explores how this community adapts its deep-rooted traditions—from water stewardship to food heritage—in response to environmental and economic change, offering vital modern insights on sustainability, rural revitalization, and cultural continuity.
Across three episodes—Water, agriculture, and food—the documentary explores how the people of Liugdui blend tradition with modern innovation. Viewers meet groundwater experts, farmers pioneering sustainable crops, and artisans repurposing local materials like betel nut, alongside culinary practitioners who preserve Hakka identity through ancestral rituals, communal feasts, and family traditions that unite generations.
Audiences will discover a community that views tradition not as something fixed in the past, but as a living legacy that continues to evolve. From innovative groundwater management and botanical dyeing to ritual feasts and modern interpretations of Hakka cuisine – the documentary celebrates the creativity, resilience, and values that have sustained Liugdui for centuries.
Under the Hakka Liugdui Sun premieres in Southeast Asia on Discovery Channel, Thursday, August 20 at 7:10pm; TLC Channel, Monday, August 24 at 7:10pm; and Discovery Asia, Tuesday, August 25 at 9:25pm.
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The launch press conference broke away from tradition with a vibrant runway show featuring celebrity “Hot Spring Travel Navigators,” including acclaimed chef Edward Lee from Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars, visual identity creative director Yen Po-Chun, TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Taiwan Chairman Kazuma Otsuka, and actor-host Andrew Chau. Together with local businesses, they showcased regional agriculture, specialties, and lifestyle products.
The official launch celebration kicks off on September 4 at Guguan Park in Taichung, featuring a themed parade with over 500 participants and the lighting ceremony for the Lishan–Guguan Light Art Festival, which stars a massive eight-meter “OhBear” light installation. The festivities continue on September 5 with a guided tribal trekking tour in Guguan, offering participants an exclusive NT$500 accommodation discount.
To promote four-season wellness tourism globally, the campaign partners with the East Asia Hot Spring Association for an international symposium on September 4. Key promotions also include complimentary LINE POINTS for new followers, curated packages starting at NT$299, and a flash sale of 800 limited NT$1 Hot Spring Vouchers for the Double 11 Shopping Festival. Furthermore, cross-sector collaborations offer half-price entry to national forest areas, limited-edition Taiwan Railway bento boxes, and Guanziling mud spring skincare products to enrich the travel experience.Hashtag: #TaiwanFourSeasonSprings
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