Infinix NOTE 30 Pro Series: A Wireless Future is just around the corner?

       

Scrambling to find an outlet to charge... No compatible charger in sight… the constant fear of overcharging…

It’s true that smartphone chargers rule every lifestyle. But also, they can’t keep up with changing lifestyles. Take remote working as an example, the pattern requires quick and convenient charge solutions 24/7 such as Wireless charge. Though the local smartphone market has not been introduced to All-Round FastCharge technology till now, recent posts on Infinix Pakistan Facebook page hints so for Infinix NOTE 30 Pro series. Also, with the inclusion of TESLA Science Center, a revolutionary charge breakthrough can be anticipated.
 
Wondering what an All-Round FastCharge technology of Infinix NOTE 30 Pro series can do? It enables multiple charging solutions as per user’s convenience starting off with a 68W Fast Charge to up to a hassle free 15W wireless charge. What's interesting is that NOTE 30 Pro can also function as power bank via Reverse Charge feature. This means it can charge other devices through wired or wireless reverse charge, including iPhones as well. In short, NOTE 30 Pro series All-Round FastCharge is quick, convenient, safe and power packed leveraging multiple charging options one can think of.
Leading the possibilities of electric charge in smartphones, TESLA Science Center has left no roon when it comes to providing users with the convenience of All-Round FastCharge. So far, it’s safe to say that Infinix NOTE 30 Pro series will be changing the realm of smartphone charging solutions available in the market. But will have to wait till Infinix announces an official launch date for the series. 

CBD PUNJAB OBSERVES DENGUE DAY RAISES AWARENESS FOR A SAFER PUNJAB

Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), is a responsible authority that is dedicated to the well-being of the people of Punjab. CBD Punjab observed July 15, 2023, as “Dengue Day”, in alignment with the directives of the Government of Punjab. This initiative aimed to raise awareness about dengue fever, its symptoms, available treatments, and the necessary safety precautions to prevent its spread.

Dengue fever is a significant public health concern, and CBD Punjab is committed to playing an active role in mitigating its impact by raising awareness through its communication platforms. By observance of  Dengue Day, CBD Punjab aims to educate and empower the public with knowledge to protect themselves and their communities.

To support this cause CBD Punjab organized a Dengue Awareness Walk which was attended by directorate heads and staff members of CBD Punjab. This walk served as a demonstration of CBD Punjab's dedication to community engagement in combating the disease.

Brigadier (R) Mansoor Janjua, COO of CBD Punjab, expressed his thoughts on the occasion, saying, "The health and well-being of people of Punjab are of paramount importance to CBD Punjab. By observing Dengue Day and participating in the Dengue Awareness Walk, we aim to empower individuals with the knowledge and resources needed to protect themselves and their loved ones from dengue fever. Together, we can create a safer and healthier Punjab”.

CBD Punjab remains committed to its mission of fostering sustainable development and prioritizing the welfare of the people it serves. Through initiatives like Dengue Day, CBD Punjab strives to create a safer and healthier environment for all residents of Punjab

DW teams up with Karachi Golf Club to promote Golf in Pakistan

                                               

Discount World (DW) today inked a memorandum of understanding with the Karachi Golf Club, which is the oldest golf club in Karachi offering a 27-hole golf course, making it one of the largest green areas in Karachi, the club was an affiliate of the Sindh Club in 1888, and later on registered as an independent club in 1891.

Discount World in its efforts to facilitate its VISA members, has partnered with the Karachi Golf Club to promote Golf in Pakistan, and with the club known for hosting several championships for golfers in the city, the move is aimed to further develop golf in Pakistan.

DW’s strategic alliance will not only be a revolutionary move to promote Golf in the country, but will also facilitate the Golf players across the country to live their dream and excel on the lush green Golf field as a result of the alliance between the two organizations powered by VISA.

“We are elated to partner up with Karachi Golf Club for providing the best services on offer for the valued members. This partnership in alliance with VISA will just be the right step for the golf community and also a high potential to attract new golfers in Pakistan. And our alliance with the historical golf club will be one such move that could serve to promote golf in Pakistan like never before in the past.” said Sultan Richard, Chairman & CEO, DW.

The MoU was signed between Sultan Richard and Vice President, Karachi Golf Club, Mr. Khurram Khan, in the presence of Bilal Rafi Muneer, Captain, Karachi Golf Club alongside the esteemed presence of Syed Shahnam Hasan, Lead CVP, VISA and Zoobash Saleemi, Lead Business Development, VISA.

Welcoming the joint alliance powered by VISA, Vice President, Karachi Golf Club, Khurram Khan said, “It is a great privilege to tee off this partnership with Discount World which has been powered by VISA, this alliance will pave the ways for the people possessing the love for this sports, and will simultaneously help to attract more people towards golf in Pakistan, and thus paving the ways for representing Pakistan on the golf fields domestically and internationally”

TCL launches its Cutting-Edge Flagship Models with State-of-the-Art Mini LED and QLED Technology

                                           

TCL, Pakistan's leading LED TV Brand, today unveiled its trio of groundbreaking television models. The latest C series was introduced at the electrifying TCL Immerse event, where esteemed media houses, tech enthusiasts, and lifestyle influencers witnessed the future of entertainment firsthand. The latest lineup of LED TVs showcases the pinnacle of cutting-edge technology, including the premium 4K Mini LED TV, TCL C845, a tv that redefines picture quality, the game-changer TCL C745 QLED TV designed to elevate your gaming experience, and the feature-packed yet affordable TCL C645 QLED TV, making luxury entertainment accessible to all.

 

Expanding Imaginations Through Innovative Display Technology – Introducing the Latest Generation of TCL Mini LED with the 2023 C Series

 

The C845 is the newest addition to TCL’s Mini LED TV line-up, with more local dimming zones at work providing infinite contrast dimensions, high efficiency, and wide luminous angle Mini LEDs to achieve the highest brightness levels to date of HDR 2000 nits available in 55’’ and 65’’ models and backed by AiPQ Processor 3.0, the TCL C845 delivers outstanding picture quality combined with unparalleled sound thanks to Dolby Vision IQ & Dolby Atmos.

Countless Colors and Endless Entertainment with All-New C745 & C645 QLED TVs

 

For gamers, TCL introduced its new TCL C745 available in 55” and 65” models which combines QLED with Full Array Local Dimming technology, 4K HDR and industry leading refresh rate of 144Hz VRR and a 240Hz Game Accelerator for smooth, sharp and colorful HDR picture quality.  The new TCL C645 is available in 43”, 50”, 55”, 65” and 75” models and is equipped with TCL QLED technology for outstanding color expression, certified with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos and packed with a 120 HZ Game Accelerator, making it an excellent value option for those who seek high-quality and interactive home entertainment experiences.

Commenting on the exciting launch, Ms. Sunny Yang, General Manager, TCL Pakistan, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, "We are thrilled to introduce TCL's newest lineup of Mini LED and QLED TVs to the Pakistani market. Our aim is to cater to the ever-changing needs of our consumers and provide them with state-of-the-art technology, delivering a premium and exceptional entertainment experience.”

Majid Khan Niazi, Head of Marketing, TCL Pakistan, expressed his excitement about the new TV lineup, stating, "TCL is thrilled to introduce these exceptional television models to the Pakistani market. At TCL, we believe that everyone deserves access to premium entertainment experiences, and that is precisely what these TVs deliver."

Igniting Passion in Sports; TCL Highlights New Sponsorships

 

TCL has long been a champion of sports, making it an integral part of its global strategy as it aims to strengthen its influence around the world. In the MEA Market, TCL unveiled its partnership with one of the most iconic football clubs in the world – Arsenal FC, as its Official Regional Consumer Electronics Partner.

 

In addition to this, TCL expanded its cricket portfolio in the region with partnerships with the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Peshawar Zalmi and Pakistan Cricket Team. Globally, TCL has set up a number of well-established partnerships with some of the world’s leading football teams, including the Spanish and Italian national teams and is an official partner of the most popular sport’s league in the US, the NFL. 

OPPO Find N2 wins Best Smartphone award at the 2023 Asia Mobile Awards in recognition of its outstanding performance and innovation in the foldable smartphone category

                                                 

OPPO Find N2 was named Best Smartphone in Asia at the 2023 Asia Mobile Awards at MWC Shanghai. Recognized for its outstanding performance and innovative user experience, the Find N2 stood out from a competitive shortlist to claim the highly prestigious award.

Will Zhou, Senior Product Manager at OPPO, attends the award ceremony

GSMA’s Asia Mobile Awards are the region’s most prestigious accolade for the connectivity industry. The Best Smartphone in Asia Award is judged by prominent industry experts from GSMA based on criteria that include performance, innovation, and industry leadership. This year’s award not only recognizes the individual strength of OPPO Find N2 but also shows OPPO’s wider recognition and leadership in the industry.

OPPO Find N2 wins Best Smartphone award at the 2023 Asia Mobile Awards

OPPO Find N2 is OPPO’s second-generation flagship foldable phone. Featuring an ultra-light and durable Flexion Hinge and the industry’s first aerospace-grade carbon fiber screen support frame, the Find N2 offers an incredibly light foldable experience without sacrificing durability and reliability. The device adopts the same golden folding ratio as the original Find N and uses E6 120Hz displays for both its internal and external screens. Combined with its excellent charging and battery life, Hasselblad Camera for Mobile, and FlexForm Mode, OPPO Find N2 is a lightweight, intuitive foldable that is perfectly designed for everyday use.

Since its release at the end of 2022, OPPO Find N2 has captured the imagination of users worldwide with its innovative experiences, ushering in a new era for foldable phones. According to data from IDC, in Q1 2023, the OPPO Find N2 series ranked first in China’s foldable phone market with a market share of 35.0%, helping OPPO to take the top spot in terms of overall phone shipments during the same period.

OPPO Find N2

OPPO is promoting innovation-driven industry development and empowering users worldwide with smart life experiences through an extensive product ecosystem. In recent years, these efforts have been increasingly recognized at the international level. In 2023, OPPO was named one of the 10 Most Innovative Asia-Pacific Companies by Fast Company and received a total of 15 awards from the iF International Forum Design. OPPO has also won numerous awards for its products, including the 2023 Edison Best New Product Awards and the 2023 SEAL Sustainable Product Award for the OPPO Air Glass and OPPO Battery Health Engine respectively, reflecting a growing recognition of OPPO’s cutting-edge technology and contributions to sustainability.  

Guided by its mission of “Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World”, OPPO will continue to use innovation to bring cutting-edge technology experiences to users worldwide.

Accountancy and finance professionals must drive the journey towards social equity, says ACCA report

            

Accountancy and finance professionals are at the forefront of the transition to a sustainable future according to the latest research by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Finance professionals from around the world shared their views, resulting in our new report Accounting for Society’s Values.

Organisations need to transition to a sustainable future that embraces the economic, environmental and social aspects in combination. Society faces long-term challenges from social injustice, with stakeholders and regulators increasingly focusing on the social implications of the actions of organisations. That’s why defining and measuring the return to society by an organisation’s activities is becoming as important as the financial objectives themselves.

 

The accountancy and finance profession needs to see this as an opportunity to define its future role and put the social agenda at the core of the profession.

 

Three key messages from this report:

1.         The profession's future embraces sustainability through social equity and protecting the environment.

2.         Measuring the social agenda is difficult, but we must act.

3.         There is a strong business imperative to embed this agenda into strategy now.

Helen Brand OBE, ACCA chief executive commented: ‘The social agenda is a broad one and requires organisations to act now. Without the valued and proactive input of the accountancy and finance profession, the goal of reaching sustainability for all organisations will be unattainable. The profession has an opportunity to play its full part in enabling the just transition, not least the social aspect – one that it cannot afford to shirk.’

 

Assad Hameed Khan, head of ACCA Pakistan, said: ‘Whilst the emphasis for many organisations may have become focused on the environmental aspects of a just transition it is important to ensure that nobody is left behind. The social agenda is a vital element of the transition and whilst it may present challenges in readily measuring progress this cannot be an excuse for a lack of action.  Accountancy and finance professionals need to be at the forefront on ensuring that their organisations measure and report performance in this area if we are to be a just society.

Alibaba.com Launches Verified Supplier Membership in Pakistan, Highlights Value of B2B E-commerce in Conjunction with World MSME Day

                                              

 In conjunction with the World MSME Day, Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce, has introduced the Verified Supplier membership in Pakistan to help eligible Pakistani exporters win the trust of global buyers when conducting online trade. The move is Alibaba.com’s latest effort to support small businesses in Pakistan, which account for nearly 90% of exclusive private businesses in the country.[1]

 

Offered in collaboration with SGS in Pakistan, Verified Supplier is the top membership tier on Alibaba.com that provides on-site verification services to suppliers from a world-leading independent, professional certification institutions. It allows buyers to easily identify a network of carefully vetted suppliers who have undergone a comprehensive verification process, which encompasses but is not limited to background checks, on-site inspections, as well as assessments of management quality and production and service capabilities. The resulting comprehensive assessment report will be accessible to all buyers through the participating suppliers’ Alibaba.com storefronts to demonstrate their trustworthiness and capabilities.

 

Verified Suppliers on Alibaba.com are identifiable by a “Verified Supplier” tag visible to buyers in the platform’s search results, product detail pages and the suppliers’ company profiles. Additionally, Verified Suppliers have access to an exclusive online pavilion on Alibaba.com, where they can showcase their products and enjoy greater exposure to potential buyers. The features are beneficial to eligible Pakistani companies looking to enter the global market, by helping them establish themselves as credible businesses and stand out from the competition.

 

In celebration of the World SME Day, Alibaba.com also co-hosted a webinar with the International Trade Centre (ITC), providing valuable insights into the latest digital trends and tools available to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) worldwide. During the webinar, titled “The Future of B2B E-commerce,” ITC emphasized that small businesses can reap significant benefits from e-commerce if they transform their organizational structure, invest in digital skills and establish a strong online presence. It also advised businesses to prioritize B2B e-commerce and select appropriate sales channels to engage in international e-commerce successfully.

 

Alibaba.com concurred on the value of digital transformation for MSMEs during the webinar, shedding light on its benefits of reducing business risks, expanding customer reach, improving productivity and cost management, and boosting company profits. Alibaba.com also highlighted the growing popularity of B2B livestreaming as a viable digital marketing means for MSMEs, which has been gaining traction on its platform and accumulated more than 13 million viewers by 2022, a year-on-year increase of 198%.

 

“We are proud to celebrate World MSME Day 2023 and the important role of MSMEs in the global economy with ITC. Alibaba.com is committed to helping MSMEs succeed by providing them with the tools and resources needed to thrive in the digital age. We believe that with our support, MSMEs can break barriers and build bridges towards a more prosperous future,” remarked Andrew Zheng, Head of Global Supplier Business at Alibaba.com.

 

“MSMEs are the backbone of most economies worldwide, and Alibaba.com’s efforts to help them connect and trade globally are significant. The digitalization of trade is a game-changer and can help MSMEs tap into new markets and grow their businesses. Alibaba.com is a strong partner in this journey,” said Annabel Sykes, E-commerce and SME Digital Transformation Adviser at the International Trade Centre (ITC).

 

During fiscal year 2023, Alibaba.com brought together more than 40 million MSMEs worldwide through its B2B e-commerce platform. It supports its extensive network of buyers and sellers with digital tools and training designed specifically for B2B trade, such as communication and engagement tools, translation assistance, AI-powered buyer-supplier matching, platform analytics and digital commerce training. This has made it possible for a substantial portion of these MSMEs to evolve into micro-global enterprises.

 

For a replay of the Alibaba.com-ITC webinar, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/595cfp3y

 

Interested Pakistani suppliers can find out more about the Verified Supplier membership here: https://seller.alibaba.com/verified_supplier