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Hong Leong Bank Picked Up Four Notable Wins at Recent Financial Industry Awards

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hong Leong Bank (“HLB” or the “Bank”) has received 4 industry awards this year, reinforcing its position as a leading financial institution in Malaysia. These accolades span SME banking, innovative financial products and even financial inclusion initiatives, reflecting the Bank’s dedication to providing an end-to-end banking experience that offers innovative, customer-centric financial solutions, while leveraging digital innovation to uplift communities.

Best SME Bank in Malaysia

HLB has been named “Best SME Bank in Malaysia” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024, and for the third consecutive year at the Asian Banking & Finance (“ABF”) Retail Banking Awards 2024. This achievement is attributed to an impressive 10.4% year-on-year (“YoY”) increase in its SME loan/financing portfolio, reaching RM33 billion in the past financial year. The Bank’s community banking initiatives also saw an outstanding 12.6% YoY growth, nearly double the industry average.

The Bank’s commitment to SMEs goes beyond providing loans and financing. It offers a fully-digital onboarding experience where SME customers can apply for banking products and services from their own premises, eliminating the need for business owners to open accounts at a physical branch. With this, HLB provides a diversified suite of online banking capabilities, including enhanced features for faster trade processing, an optimised loan origination system that expedites loan approvals. HLB also has an extensive network of Community Business Managers (“CBMs”) and Cash, Trade & FX (“CTFX”) specialists which are embedded within the nationwide SME community, equipped with the solutions and insights needed to provide unparalleled support to SMEs and business owners.

Best Deposit Product in Malaysia

In line with its commitment to optimising customer experience through innovative banking solutions, HLB’s Pay & Save Account/-i (“Pay & Save”) has been named “Best Deposit Product in Malaysia” at The Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Finance and Technology Innovation Malaysia Awards 2024.

The Pay&Save account provides multi-currency flexibility and offers higher interest/profit on everyday transactions. The account is designed for a seamless user experience, leveraging on HLB Connect and an integrated multi-currency debit card. Customers can manage finances in both Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) and 12 major foreign currencies, convert currency easily at competitive rates, and spend and withdraw foreign currencies abroad while receiving FOREX alerts at their preferred rates, a testament to the Bank’s commitment to designing financial solutions that cater to its customers’ diversified lifestyles.

Best Financial Inclusion Initiative

HLB’s commitment to customer-centricity and uplifting the community is evident in its financial inclusion program, HLB @ Kampung, which equips underserved communities with digital payment tools and online banking infrastructure. Following its successful launch in Sekinchan, Selangor in 2023, HLB has further initiated 71 HLB @ Kampung projects that look to support the digital transformation of rural towns across Malaysia, turning them into a Cashless Kampung. On the back of the program’s success, the Cashless Kampung program was internationally-recognized as the Best Financial Inclusion Initiative at The Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Financial Services International Awards 2024.

Built Around You

Kevin Lam, Group Managing Director and CEO of HLB commented on the widespread recognition of HLB’s banking excellence.

“As a financial institution, we constantly look to reimagine our digital banking products and services, ensuring that we truly design them to provide a seamless banking experience for our customers. These awards are not just a reflection of the relentless dedication and hard work from our team at HLB, but it also underscores our pursuit of innovation and customer-centricity. From designing a multi-currency, digitally-enabled savings account, to enhancing our SME banking capabilities and uplifting communities with digital innovation, we look to provide financial solutions and services that are integrated into our customers’ diverse lifestyles, becoming a bank that is truly Built Around You.”  

HLB has also recently upgraded their HLB Connect mobile banking app, further enhancing and streamlining the user experience when it comes to digital banking. The new app comes with a new and improved Forex Rate converter interface, which complements the multi-currency Pay & Save account by making it easier for customers to calculate conversion rates. Besides that, the app now allows for auto-detect biometric settings, where users can use their pre-set security settings on their mobile phones (biometrics for Android and Face ID for iOS) to unlock their HLB Connect app.

For more information about HLB’s Pay & Save account, please visit:

https://www.hlb.com.my/en/personal-banking/deposits/savings-account/pay-and-save-account.html 

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Meet With Culture: Rediscovering the Hutong Culture in Beijing

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BEIJING, Dec. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Beijing, as a capital of five dynasties in history, preserves rich historical heritage, such as traditional buildings and hutongs (alleys). Yangmeizhu Xiejie, an alley in Xicheng District of Beijing, is regarded as one of Beijing’s ten most beautiful alleys for its historical charm, traditional culture and the shops with creative designs and products.

 

Since 2013, the government Xicheng District has been working on renovation of Yangmeizhu Xiejie, including the residences and shops along the alley, which is supported by the residents. After renovation, the shops maintain their original building styles while expanding new functions and space with creative designs, attracting investments from both home and abroad.

If take a walk in Yangmeizhu Xiejie, one can find a vibrant alley that blends traditional architecture with modern lifestyle and cultural creativity. Yangmeizhu Xiejie presents a scene of everyday life in Beijing’s alleys: clothes hung out in resident courtyard for drying, the hustle and bustle of vegetable markets, and smoke from kitchen chimneys.

The alley also gathers many cultural spaces that integrate traditional culture with contemporary design. Shopkeepers from both home and abroad have started their creative businesses in the alley, reflecting Beijing’s openness and inclusiveness. Each corner of the alley offers a glimpse into the local lifestyle and culture, making it an ideal destination for those who want to experience the authentic hutong culture.

When night falls, the alley restores to quiet again as tourists leave. Local residents continue to enjoy the leisure in the alley. The harmony is well maintained between the residents and neighboring business in the alley, promoting the sustainable development of the traditional Beijing lifestyle and moderate commercial activities.

Yangmeizhu Xiejie represents a successful case of Beijing’s effort to preserve its cultural heritage and promote innovation, serving as a living museum of the urban life in old Beijing.

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A Bus Tour Across China | The First Inner Mongolia Shaomai Festival

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December 22, 2024

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Inner Mongolia – Where Nature’s Purity Meets Culinary Excellence

BEIJING, Dec. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As the Dongzhi (Winter Solstice) approaches, a time as significant as the New Year itself, the spirit of reunion warms the heart of Hohhot (the Green City), inviting all to a feast of flavors and culture! Join us for a grand celebration where culinary artistry meets cultural heritage! On December 21, 2024, at 10:15 AM (Beijing Time), China Media Group, in collaboration with the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Hall, proudly presents an integrated media live broadcast: “A Bus Tour Across China | Where Each Shaomai Tells a City’s Story.” Amid rising steam and anticipation, the Inaugural Inner Mongolia Shaomai Festival unfolds spectacularly extending a warm invitation to all! Each carefully crafted shaomai embodies the essence of “Inner Mongolia – Where Nature’s Purity Meets Culinary Excellence.”

Live broadcast link: https://www.yspapp.cn/2XAN

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MagFone Christmas & New Year Sale: Unbeatable Discounts for the Holiday Season

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The festive season is upon us, and MagFone is here to make your holidays even brighter with an exclusive Christmas & New Year sale! From incredible discounts on best-selling products to special deals on new products, MagFone is the ultimate destination for holiday shopping. From December 18, 2024 to January 6, 2025, this sale offers up to 80% off discount for everyone. Let’s dive into the details of the most awaited sale of the year.

HONGKONG, Dec. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — What Can You Get from MagFone Christmas & New Year Sale?

New arrival – Location Changer is only $1.99 to everyone in this MagFone Christmas & New Year Grand sales. Moreover, everyone can enjoy up to 80% OFF.

1. Best-Selling Products at Up to 70% OFF

Resolving various iOS system issues or unlocking locked Apple devices like iPhone and iPad by yourself at home with MagFone’s flagship products, now available at unbeatable prices. Best-selling products such as iPhone Unlocker, Activation Unlocker, and iOS System Recovery are up for grabs with discounts of up to 70% off. Don’t miss out on this chance to get MagFone’s best-selling products at jaw-dropping prices.

MagFone iPhone Unlocker at $20.95/month and $41.95/lifetime.MagFone Activation Unlocker at $20.95/month and $41.95/lifetime.MagFone iOS System Recovery at $17.95/month and $48.95/lifetime.

2. New Arrival to Get with Only $1.99

Whether you want to change your location on your mobile device or simulate GPS movement in various games, MagFone’s new product – Location Changer – is perfect for you. Designed for both iOS and Android users, this tool comes equipped with advanced location changing features, flexible movement speed, and customizable route. With only $1.99, it is a must-have for this Christmas sale if you have the demand to change your device location.

3. 4-in-1 Bundle to Maximize Your Savings

MagFone values all loyal customers and offers exclusive pers during the Christmas & New Year sale. A super 4-in-in bundle is at reduced prices, which enables you to get all products from MagFone with an 80% off discount. This bundle includes all the tools you need, whether you’re looking to resolve various system problems and unlocking issues or change iPhone and Android device’s location. Don’t miss this chance to get all MagFone products at unbeatable prices.

MagFone Christmas & New Year Sale is a limited-time event, running from December 18, 2024 to January 6, 2025. With discount this good, products are expected to get at the lowest price this year. Don’t wait until the last minute—start shopping now to get MagFone products at the best deals.

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MagFone is redefining tech innovation with state-of-the-art technology and intuitive design. Whether their flagship products like iPhone Unlocker or newly-released tools like Location Changer, MagFone products are built for performance and flexibility.

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