31 1 月, 2023

Smart Digital Retail Philippines Moving to Another Date

MANILA, Jan 31, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Smart Digital Retail Philippines would like to extend the opportunity for sponsors, attendees and partners to join the biggest event in the Philippine retail ecosystem. Hence, we made a decision to move the event to April 13, 2023. The event will take place at the same time and venue as planned.Smart Digital Retail Philippines will be moved to April 13, 2023 and will take place at the same time and venue as planned.The retail sector in the Philippines has been facing challenging times in the study period, which worsened due to the sudden COVID-19 pandemic. The majority forms of physical retail, including supermarkets and convenience stores, hypermarkets, specialty stores, department stores, and other small and medium store owners around the country, are facing challenges owing to the lockdown and physical distancing measures. Due to the fear of contamination, the state of Philippine retail, and the global economy as a whole, is entering a time of both hope and uncertainty. As countries continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, there's been a concerted push to return to "normal."To mitigate the disruption caused by this crisis, Philippine retailers need to have a window of opportunity to reinvent their customer experience to meet consumer expectations. Technology is a vital tool that will enable businesses to enhance engagement through both online and physical channels. The transition will require a shift toward a more fully integrated technology ecosystem that can evolve future value propositions. Retailers are already recognizing the importance of technology to their operations, but fully seizing the opportunity will require a distinct retail strategy that incorporates greater partnership collaboration and investment in emerging tech.- Consumer behavior change- Retail performance in the Philippines- Digital commerce and omnichannel- Overcoming disruption for resilient supply chains in the future- The new retail experience through technology- Retail stores: a shift to digital, experiential shopping- New approach to workforce empowerment- Contactless Payments & Autonomous Shopping- Exploring the Philippine BNPL landscape- The rise of chatbots and voice commerce- AI, robotics, and VR will soon dominate retail: welcome to retail 2.0- Metaverse for the future of retailWith Smart Digital Retail Philippines, we will be looking at the challenges that are impacting the Philippine retail industry to create improved consumer experiences and more efficient creation. That said, this where all the leading retail companies and technology innovators meet and brainstorm in creating a sophisticated product development and present practical solutions that enable retailers and brands to stay relevant in these difficult times, connect with decision makers and enable the creation of new business opportunities. For sponsorship and speaking engagement, please contact management@smartdigitalretail.com or visit our event website at www.smartdigitalretail.com. Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

21 2 月, 2022

New Philippine ePassport Renewal Center inaugurated in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Feb 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hon. Teodoro L. Locsin Jr., Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, inaugurated the new Philippine ePassport Renewal Center in Singapore on 28 January 2022 in the presence of other distinguished dignitaries. In a bid to ease the ePassport renewal process for Filipino nationals living overseas, the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines and VFS Global had signed a contract on 6 August 2021 to extend Philippine ePassport Renewal services to eight other countries aside from Singapore.Hon. Teodoro L. Locsin Jr., Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines (4th from left), with H.E. Mr. Joseph del Mar Yap, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Singapore (2nd from right), Mr. Nathaniel G. Imperial, Assistance Secretary- ASPAC (1st from left) and Mr. Brigido J. Dulay, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Affairs (2nd from left), at the unveiling of the plaque of the Philippine ePassport Renewal Centre in Singapore.The launch of the VFS Global ePassport Renewal Center in Singapore marked the first time the Department of Foreign Affairs outsourced its ePassport renewal process for its nationals living in the Asia Pacific region. Following the success of the operations in the pilot location in Dubai which operates 12 hours every day, VFS Global successfully expanded its services to one more city in the UAE. This was followed by Centres in other countries like Ireland, Kuwait, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the UK, and the US, amidst the pandemic.Commenting at the launch of the ePassport Renewal Center (PaRC), Hon. Teodoro L. Locsin Jr., Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines, said "The establishment of ePassport Renewal Centers in various parts of the world is an attestation of the President's commitment to ensuring that government services are accessible and convenient to every Filipino. Singapore is certainly a priority for this service, as over 200,000 Filipinos in Singapore will benefit from having the option to renew their passport in another location aside from the Philippine Embassy."Mr. Jiten Vyas, Regional Group COO, VFS Global, added "We would like to thank the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines for its continued faith in us. Our passport and consular services have been growing from strength to strength, and we look forward to bringing those best-in-class services to Filipino nationals here in Singapore with this new Centre."Key benefits of the Philippine ePassport Renewal Center:- Improved passport services to Philippine nationals living overseas- Reduced crowding at Consulates/Embassies and greater convenience for the customer submitting their application with VFS Global- Strict verifiable processes to ensure accuracy of biometric data collection- Flexible 'prime time' services at select locations for submissions beyond regular office hours- Optional two-way courier services for safe delivery of your passports- Application tracking facility with the SMS service- Form filling supportImportant information for Philippine ePassport Renewal services customers in Singapore:As the safety of our customers and employees is our priority, VFS Global has implemented strict health and safety measures in line with Government guidelines for physical distancing at the Centres. Customers must wear a face mask/face covering to enter the premises, and a temperature reading will be required on arrival. Customers exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, including fever (higher than 37.3 degrees Celsius), cough and difficulty in breathing, will not be allowed to proceed with their applications and be allowed to reschedule their appointments for another day. Customers can visit our website: https://services.vfsglobal.com/sgp/en/phl or email us at info.philippinesg@vfshelpline.com for more details.Philippine ePassport Renewal CenterAddress in Singapore: 79 Anson, 15-02, Singapore 079906Email id: info.philippinesg@vfshelpline.com Website: https://services.vfsglobal.com/sgp/en/phl Submission Timing: 0800 hrs-1600 hrs (Monday to Friday, except holidays)*VFS Global will be responsible only for accepting applications for client missions. All applications submitted will continue to be assessed and processed by the respective client missions. Timelines for turnaround are as per the discretion of the authorities.About VFS GlobalVFS Global is the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. With 3516 Application Centres, operations in 143 countries across five continents and over 236 million applications processed (since inception in 2001) as on 31 December 2021, VFS Global is the trusted partner of 63 client governments. The company manages non-judgmental and administrative tasks related to applications for visa, passport and consular services for its client governments, enabling them to focus entirely on the critical task of assessment.Media Contact:Sukanya Chakrabortysukanyac@vfsglobal.comcommunications@vfsglobal.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)