29 11 月, 2022

Pie Systems Japan Signs a Strategic Partnership Agreement with JAPAN POST BANK

TOKYO, Nov 29, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Pie Systems Japan Co., Ltd., a leading Travel Tech which provides the VAT refund solution PIE VAT and a subsidiary of Pie Systems Inc, today announced a strategic partnership agreement with JAPAN POST BANK Co., Ltd., a bank in the Japan Post Group which provides comprehensive financial services to a wide range of individual customers, mostly through the nationwide network of post offices. The partnership aims to leverage JAPAN POST BANK's nationwide network, and expand PIE VAT member merchants in Japan.Tax-free sales process with PIE VATIn this Strategic Partnership AgreementIn order to contribute to regional revitalization by encouraging regional businesses to implement digital transformation, JAPAN POST BANK will engage in acquiring PIE VAT merchants and enhancing the tourism experience of inbound tourists to Japan.Pie Systems Japan will encourage merchants to accelerate digital transformation by introducing PIE VAT and improving business operations efficiency. Pie Systems Japan will contribute to increasing business opportunities for merchants and revitalizing the regional economy by improving the shopping experience for inbound tourists to Japan.About PIE VATPIE VAT is a digital platform delivering delightful tourism, starting with digitizing tax-free shopping for merchants and tourists. Merchants can set up PIE VAT on their PC or tablets without hardware integration. Tourists easily claim their VAT refunds when traveling abroad with PIE VAT app. PIE VAT can reduce the operational burden for merchants and improve the shopping experience for tourists.About JAPAN POST BANKJAPAN POST BANK Co., Ltd. is a bank in the Japan Post Group, which was established in October 2007. The Bank provides comprehensive financial services to a wide range of individual customers, mostly through a nationwide network of post offices, with the aim of becoming "the most accessible and trustworthy bank in Japan." For more information, visit https://www.jp-bank.japanpost.jp/en_index.html About Pie Systems and Pie Systems JapanPie Systems streamlines the process of VAT-free shopping for tourists, maximizing value and efficiency for both tourists and merchants alike. With the fully digitized end-to-end solution PIE VAT, merchants can facilitate, and tourists can claim VAT refunds at the touch of a button on their mobile device. For more information, visit https://www.pievat.com/For media queries, please contact:Kumiko KidaMedia RelationsPie Systems JapanEmail: kumiko.kida@piesystems.io Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

24 11 月, 2021

Football: Covid-hit Bayern seal top spot with 2-1 win at Dynamo

KYIV (REUTERS) - Bayern Munich, missing half a dozen players to Covid-19 quarantine, edged past Dynamo Kyiv 2-1 on Tuesday (Nov 23) to secure top spot in Champions League Group E with a game to spare. First-half goals from striker Robert Lewandowski, who struck with a spectacular 14th-minute overhead kick, and Kingsley Coman three minutes from halftime and amid heavy snowfall, put the German champions in front. Dynamo, who are now eliminated from the competition, cut the deficit with their maiden group-stage goal through Denys Garmash in the 70th. They then forced Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer to make a fine save in the 75th and hit the post in stoppage time as they looked for an equaliser with a strong finish. The Bavarians, desperate to bounce back from Friday's shock 2-1 loss to Augsburg in the Bundesliga, top the group on 15 points with five wins from five games. Barcelona, who face Benfica later, are in second place on six and the Portuguese side are third on four, with Dynamo bottom on one point. Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann's options were limited with only four in-field players on the bench but Lewandowski, who has now scored has scored in each of his last nine Champions League appearances, struck with the first chance of the game. A cross into the box bounced awkwardly off a Dynamo defender, and the Polish striker connected with an acrobatic bicycle kick. The hosts almost scored an equaliser when Neuer attempted to clear a ball in the box but miskicked, sending it bouncing onto the post and wide. Instead, Coman doubled their lead three minutes before halftime, drilling in from a Corentin Tolisso cross that Lewandowski let slip through his legs. Neuer made amends for his earlier mistake with a double save to stop Mykola Shaparenko two minutes after the restart to protect their two-goal lead, but he was beaten when Garmash slotted the ball through the keeper's legs for 2-1. Dynamo were the stronger side in the closing minutes and kept Neuer busy before Viktor Tsygankov struck the post with a long range effort in stoppage time. More on this topic Related Story Football: Unvaccinated Bayern star Kimmich back in Covid-19 quarantine

24 9 月, 2021

Man charged with vandalism after he allegedly defaced police post walls with paint

SINGAPORE - A man was charged on Friday (Sept 24) with one count of vandalism after he allegedly used black paint to deface the walls and door of Chong Pang Neighbourhood Police Post (NPP) in Yishun Ring Road on Thursday. Abdul Rahim Abu Bakar, now 50, is said to have sprayed the words "BIG BULLY" and "ISD BIG Bully" there at 1.46pm. The Singaporean will be remanded for psychiatric observation at the Institute of Mental Health. His case has been adjourned to Oct 8. Police said in an earlier statement that officers were alerted to the case at 1.55pm on Thursday. They added that the NPP at Block 141 was one of the redesigned posts that provide residents with round-the-clock access to police services via self-help kiosks. Police said: "The man has been arrested for vandalism and suspected possession and consumption of controlled drugs. Police investigations are ongoing. "The police deal with those who commit such inconsiderate acts firmly, as such acts can inconvenience the public and may delay the police's response to persons in need." Offenders convicted of vandalism can be jailed for up to three years, receive up to eight strokes of the cane and fined. Abdul Rahim cannot be caned due to his age. More on this topic Related Story Man detained and charged over fire outside police post in Boon Keng Related Story Courts & Crime: Read more stories

18 9 月, 2021

Football: Pele in ‘stable’ condition after respiratory problems, hospital says

SAO PAULO (REUTERS) – Brazil soccer legend Pele, 80, is in a “stable” condition after “respiratory instability” early on Friday (Sept 17) led to him being admitted to an intensive care unit, Sao Paulo’s Albert Einstein hospital said in a statement. Concerns grew about Pele’s health on Friday after local media reported that he had returned to an ICU that he had only just left earlier this week as he recovers from a colon tumour removal. The hospital said Pele “presented a brief respiratory instability” and was admitted to an ICU as a “preventive measure.” After he was stabilised, it said he had been moved to “semi-intensive care” and was now “stable from a cardiovascular and respiratory point of view.” Seeking to assuage people’s fears about the health of a soccer legend whom many consider to be the greatest player in history, Pele’s daughter, Kely Nascimento, said on Instagram that he was “recovering well... I promise!” She added: “The normal recovery scenario for a man of his age after an operation like this is sometimes two steps forward and one step back.” She also posted a photo that she said “was taken just now” of the three-time World Cup winner wearing a black vest and smiling for the camera. Pele has suffered from hip problems for years and cannot walk unaided. His public appearances were already being cut before the Covid-19 pandemic and since then he has made few unnecessary forays outside his house near Santos. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kely Nascimento (@iamkelynascimento) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pelé (@pele) More on this topic Related Story Football: Brazil's Pele conscious, recovering satisfactorily after operation Related Story Football legend Pele congratulates hat-trick hero Cristiano Ronaldo for 'breaking my record'

16 7 月, 2021

Football: I knew the kind of hate I would get, says Saka on racist abuse

LONDON (AFP) - England winger Bukayo Saka told social media platforms Instagram, Twitter and Facebook they must do more to stamp out racial abuse after being targeted in the wake of his Euro 2020 final penalty miss. After the 19-year-old's spot-kick was saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma to seal Italy's triumph at Wembley on Sunday (July 11), the Arsenal star was targeted by trolls online along with teammates Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, who also missed penalties. "To the social media platforms Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, I don't want any child or adult to have to receive the hateful and hurtful messages that me, Marcus and Jadon have received this week," Saka said in a post on Twitter on Thursday (July 15). "I knew instantly the kind of hate that I was about to receive, and that is a sad reality that your powerful platforms are not doing enough to stop these messages. "There is no place for racism or hate of any kind in football or in any area of society and to the majority of people coming together to call out the people sending these messages, by taking action and reporting these comments to the police and by driving out the hate by being kind to one another, we will win. "Love always wins." Saka had been one of England's breakout stars as the Three Lions reached a first major tournament final for 55 years. Yet there was a sour end to his Euro experience. After Rashford hit the post, Donnarumma saved from Sancho and then Saka to crown Italy champions and condemn England to another heartbreaking loss on penalties. View this post on Instagram A post shared by God’s Child 😇 (@bukayosaka87) More on this topic Related Story Football: Southgate accepts responsibility for penalty 'gamble' in Euro 2020 final Related Story Football: FA, Boris Johnson blast racist abuse of players after England's Euro 2020 final loss "There are no words to tell you how disappointed I was with the result and my penalty. I really believed we would win this for you," wrote Saka, who is likely to be part of Gareth Southgate's World Cup squad for Qatar 2022 in just 16 months' time. "I'm sorry that we couldn't bring it home for you this year, but I promise you that we will give everything we've got to make sure this generation knows how it feels to win. "My reaction post match said it all, I was hurting so much and I felt like I'd let you all and my England family down. "But I can promise you this... I will not let that moment or the negativity that I've received this week break me." More on this topic Related Story Demonstrators gather at vandalised Marcus Rashford mural over England football racism Related Story Football: Man arrested over online racist abuse of England players

3 1 月, 2021

Double baby joy for Sengkang GRC MPs

Workers' Party (WP) MPs He Ting Ru and Raeesah Khan started the new year by welcoming new additions to their families. For Ms He, 37, it was a boy, while Ms Raeesah, 27, gave birth to a girl. Both women are MPs for the four-member Sengkang GRC, and announced the news on their respective Facebook pages. "We had a rocky start but both of us are recovering well," wrote Ms Raeesah in a post early yesterday, sharing a picture of herself, her husband and her newborn daughter Ayla. "Thank you for all your well wishes." Ayla is Ms Raeesah's second child. Meanwhile, Ms He announced the news on her Facebook page on New Year's Eve. "What a splendid way to wrap off 2020 with the latest addition to our family making his grand entrance!" she wrote. Ms He, who has two other sons aged about two and three, posted a photo of herself and her newborn together with her fellow Sengkang GRC MPs, Associate Professor Jamus Lim and Mr Louis Chua. The duo had visited her earlier in the day, she said, adding: "Incredibly lucky and blessed to have them and the rest of Team WP doing the heavy lifting, especially over the next few months." WP chief Pritam Singh said in a Facebook post last Thursday that various WP members will be helping out in Sengkang GRC on a rotational basis while Ms He and Ms Raeesah are on maternity leave. He said the team, which includes himself, party chair Sylvia Lim and Ms He's husband Terence Tan, will stand in for Ms He and Ms Raeesah for their weekly Meet-the-People Sessions, house visits and estate walks. WP chief Pritam Singh said in a Facebook post last Thursday that various WP members will be helping out in Sengkang GRC on a rotational basis while Ms He and Ms Raeesah are on maternity leave. In her post on Thursday, Ms He also thanked the healthcare staff for working over the festive period and taking care of her and her son. She added: "Here's wishing everyone an amazing, healthy and happy 2021!" Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin also extended his congratulations to both MPs on their new babies. "Just as it has been raining non-stop... showers of blessings on the family and loved ones," he wrote. "What a great start to the year!"

16 12 月, 2020

Lawyer M. Ravi charged with criminal defamation

SINGAPORE - Lawyer Ravi Madasamy, better known as M. Ravi, was charged in a district court on Wednesday (Dec 16) with criminal defamation. The 51-year-old Singaporean is accused of defaming Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam in a unit at People’s Park Centre at around 8.45am on Nov 6. Ravi allegedly posted on Facebook words “containing an imputation” concerning Mr Shanmugam, namely that the minister had claimed that he wields influence and controls Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon. According to court documents, Ravi is said to have intended that the post would harm Mr Shanmugam’s reputation. In an earlier statement on Nov 7, the police said that investigations had been carried out in relation to a Facebook entry that Ravi is accused of posting the day before. He alleged in the post that Singaporean lawyer Eugene Thuraisingam had told him that Mr Shanmugam had said he “wields influence over the Chief Justice” and “calls the shot and controlls (sic) Sundaresh Menon”. On Nov 6, Mr Thuraisingam wrote a letter to Mr Shanmugam, saying that “there is absolutely no truth whatsoever” to Ravi’s allegations. Mr Thuraisingam also posted a copy of the letter online on his Facebook page, referring to Ravi's Facebook post as "false and completely untrue". The police added that according to Mr Thuraisingam, Ravi made similar accusations in a Facebook post published on June 12, 2017. Mr Thuraisingam clarified with Mr Shanmugam on June 13, 2017 that Ravi's allegations were false. No police action was taken then. A pre-trial conference on the latest case is slated for Jan 6 next year. Offenders convicted of criminal defamation can be jailed for up to two years and fined. The allegations against lawyer Eugene Thuraisingam (left) was first made three years ago by lawyer M. Ravi in 2017 in a Facebook post. PHOTO: ST FILE More on this topic Related Story M. Ravi faces $10k penalty for attacks on prosecutors, judge

2 12 月, 2020

Football: Youngsters see depleted Liverpool into Champions League last 16

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND (AFP) - Liverpool's youngsters shone as the depleted English champions booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Ajax at Anfield on Tuesday (Dec 1). Curtis Jones took advantage of a huge error from Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana to score the only goal, while Caoimhin Kelleher kept a clean sheet against the Dutch giants on his European debut. Victory also ensures Jurgen Klopp's men win Group D with a game to spare, allowing the German to give some of his stars a much-needed rest away to Midtjylland next week. Kelleher had to deputise for Alisson Becker, who added to Klopp's long injury list before kick-off, while Andrew Robertson needed heavy strapping applied to his foot in the first half. Liverpool were already without Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita, Xherdan Shaqiri, Trent Alexander-Arnold and James Milner through injury. Jones has been one of the beneficiaries of those absentees with many more first-team minutes this season and the 19-year-old came closest to breaking the deadlock before half-time when his curling effort came back off the post after just six minutes. Ajax had been unbeaten in eight games since losing to at home to Liverpool in October and the visitors soon settled into their rhythm to dominate possession. All of Kelleher's previous appearances had come in domestic cup competitions and the young Irishman was made to work for his clean sheet on the big stage as he flew to his left to turn Noussair Mazraoui's long-range effort behind. Mazraoui was denied again by Kelleher early in the second half, but David Neres should have swept home the rebound when he hit the outside of the post. Ajax now must beat Atalanta in Amsterdam next week to make the last 16 and they were left to regret what might have been but for one moment of madness from Onana. A lofted cross from Neco Williams appeared easy pickings for the Ajax 'keeper but he instead tried to let the ball go behind for a goal kick and was caught out when Jones sneaked in at the back post to turn the ball into an unguarded net. The Spaniard made amends with a great save to turn Roberto Firmino's effort onto the post to keep Ajax in the game after Liverpool's best move of the match involving Jordan Henderson and Salah. But Kelleher produced an even better stop two minutes from time to parry Klaas-Jan Huntelaar's powerful header from point-blank range to see Liverpool over the line. A delighted Klopp ran onto the field to embrace his goalkeeper after the full-time whistle and the 2018/19 Champions League winners will hope to be in better health for another deep run in the knockout stages come the new year.

30 11 月, 2020

PM Lee takes the stand in defamation suit against TOC’s Terry Xu

SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrived in court on Monday (Nov 30) to testify in his defamation suit against The Online Citizen (TOC) editor Terry Xu. Mr Xu's lawyer Lim Tean began his cross-examination of PM Lee. The week-long hearing could also see the Prime Minister's siblings, Dr Lee Wei Ling and Mr Lee Hsien Yang, take the witness stand to testify in court. The case revolves around claims made by TOC in an article published on Aug 15 last year, titled "PM Lee's wife, Ho Ching weirdly shares article on cutting ties with family members". The TOC article had commented on how PM Lee's wife, Ms Ho Ching, had shared a link on Facebook to an article titled "Here's why sometimes it is okay to cut ties with toxic family members". It also referenced a Facebook post that Dr Lee made in May. Mr Lee Hsien Yang had also shared the post by Dr Lee. In September last year, PM Lee asked TOC to remove the article, along with a Facebook post linking to it, and publish a full and unconditional apology. His press secretary Chang Li Lin said the allegations in the article and post were libellous and repeated several false allegations against PM Lee that were previously made by his sister. One such allegation was that PM Lee had misled his father, the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew, into thinking that his 38 Oxley Road property had been gazetted by the Singapore Government, and that it was futile for the founding prime minister to keep his direction to demolish it. Another allegation was that Mr Lee Kuan Yew removed PM Lee as an executor and trustee of his will after it was revealed to him in late 2013 that the 38 Oxley Road property had in fact not been gazetted. PM Lee later initiated legal proceedings against Mr Xu when the latter refused to take the article and post down or apologise. He also filed a suit against the Malaysian author of the article, one Rubaashini Shunmuganathan. His lawyers said the article had gravely injured PM Lee's character and reputation and that PM Lee had been "brought into public scandal, odium and contempt". The case could see PM Lee taking the witness stand to testify in court, Ms Chang said in September. She noted that although PM Lee had chosen not to sue his siblings as it would further besmirch his parents' names, this did not mean he would not ever take legal action should it become necessary. More on this topic Related Story Article by The Online Citizen has 'gravely injured' PM Lee's reputation, say his lawyers Related Story The Online Citizen refuses to comply with PM Lee Hsien Loong's demand to remove article, Facebook post over Oxley Road property In October last year, Mr Xu applied to bring PM Lee's siblings into the suit as third parties. He said he wanted them to bear the damages if he was found to have defamed PM Lee in the TOC article. He said the TOC article merely quoted directly from public comments made by Mr Lee and Dr Lee and that they would have knowledge of particulars relating to the truth of the allegations. "The Defendant reserves the right to cross-exam LWL and LHY to provide more information," Mr Xu said in his defence document, referring to Dr Lee and Mr Lee by their initials. More on this topic Related Story The Online Citizen article, editor Terry Xu's Facebook post contain falsehoods: MCI and MinLaw

25 11 月, 2020

Post Bank launches JCB merchant acquiring operations

Moscow & Tokyo, Nov 25, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - JSC Post Bank, a universal retail bank established by VTB Group and Russian Post, has launched JCB merchant acquiring operations. JCB cardholders now have the opportunity to withdraw cash from all ATMs of the bank (over 4,800 ATMs), as well as to pay for goods and services using Post Bank's POS terminals (over 55,000) located in the offices of the Russian Post.[1]"Post Bank is actively developing cooperation with payment systems to provide convenient payment services and tools. Thanks to the partnership with JCB, more cardholders will now be able to use our ATMs and POS-terminals," said Elena Mokhnacheva, Member of the Board, COO of Post Bank."Post Bank's ATMs and POS terminals are installed in almost all post offices throughout Russia, which is very convenient for both bank customers and JCB cardholders. We are glad that Post Bank, one of the largest universal banks in Russia, started accepting JCB cards. We are committed to providing comfortable service possible for our cardholders. Our cooperation with Post Bank is a new step forward in achieving our goals," commented Takashi Suetsugu, General Director of JCB International (Eurasia) LLC.The project was implemented with the technological support of MultiCarta, a processing company that carried out software updates, testing and coordination of work with the payment system.[1] As of November 2020.About JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes over 34 million merchants in the world. JCB cards are now issued in 24 countries and territories, with more than 140 million cardmembers.As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/About Post BankPost Bank is a universal retail bank established by VTB Group and Russian Post in 2016. VTB Bank and Russian Post each own 49.999993% of the bank's shares, two more shares are held by D.V. Rudenko. The Bank is developing a regional network based on Russian Post branches. According to the results of the first half of 2020, more than 19 thousand bank service points were opened in 83 regions of the Russian Federation, and the client base reached 14.6 million people.In post offices, the bank is presented in the format of sales windows with a bank employee or an employee of the Russian Post. Post Bank operates without cash centers, all operations are performed by customers using ATMs with a closed cash flow function. Post Bank is the only bank in Russia whose ATM network (more than 4,800 machines) consists entirely of such devices. The bank's website is http://www.pochtabank.ru/.ContactsJCBKumiko Kida, Ayaka NakajimaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@jcb.co.jp Copyright 2020 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com