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Mecpec Trading Received Shell’s Best Reseller in the East Award 2024
Award Reflects Sales Growth and Market Contribution
Shell presented the Best Reseller in the East award to Mecpec in recognition of its recorded sales and delivery performance in 2023. Over the year, Mecpec achieved a total volume growth of 23%, including a 20% increase in Shell FuelSave Diesel sales. As Shell’s strategic distribution partner, Mecpec leveraged Shell’s Customer Value Propositions (CVPs) to broaden its market reach and effectively serve a diverse range of business sectors.
Commitment to Customer-Centric Solutions
As a fuel reseller, Mecpec supplies petroleum products to help businesses manage operational demands, delivering both cost efficiency and supply assurance. The company adopts a distribution approach that continuously adapts to evolving market conditions and the dynamic needs of its customers.
“We value our strong working relationship with Mecpec Trading for their consistent reliability and deep local market expertise,” said Glenn Chua, Shell Commercial Fuels Singapore Business Manager. “Their commitment to Shell’s standards of excellence has been instrumental in delivering value to our customers.
Mecpec applies its knowledge of petroleum products and market trends to deliver effective supply solutions to meet the diverse needs of companies across different scales and sectors. The company includes diesel refueling services as part of its supply package, along with fuel management solutions that help optimise fuel usage across sectors such as manufacturing, metal processing, and commercial vehicle operations.
Strengthening Distribution Infrastructure
The Best Reseller award acknowledges Mecpec’s ongoing role in supporting Singapore’s fuel distribution infrastructure. As a Shell partner, the company continues to invest in its operational capabilities by combining seasoned management expertise, specialised sales knowledge, and optimised delivery systems to maintain supply chain integrity and support business continuity for its diverse customer base.
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About Mecpec Trading Co Pte Ltd
Founded in 1978 by Managing Director Philip Oh, Mecpec Trading Co Pte Ltd has grown from a one-man operation into an oil trading company serving businesses across Singapore. Today, it operates a fleet of 25 trucks, supplying Diesel, Lubricants and Air1 AdBlue to organisations islandwide.
The company serves diverse industrial sectors, including construction, fleet and general manufacturing, through integrated refuelling services and petroleum product distribution. With 47 years of industry experience and strong relationships with major oil companies, Mecpec combines technical expertise with responsive service to meet evolving business requirements across Singapore’s industrial landscape.
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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