Epson Singapore (SEA HQ) appoints first Local Regional Managing Director, Siew Jin Kiat

Seiko Epson Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Siew Jin Kiat to the position of Regional Managing Director (MD) for Epson Singapore (SEA Headquarters) effective as of the 1st of February 2021.  

He succeeds Mr. Munenori Ando who will return to Seiko Epson Corporation in Japan to take on a new portfolio.

Siew Jin Kiat, Local Regional Managing Director of Epson Singapore (SEA Headquarters)

This promotion to the company’s upper echelon coincides with Mr. Siew’s 25th year with Epson Singapore (SEA Headquarters). More importantly, Mr. Siew will be the first local Regional MD appointed for this region, a clear demonstration of Seiko Epson headquarters’ direction to promote capable local staff to key leadership positions, and its strong commitment in enabling talent within a culture of inclusivity and diversity. 

The succession also comes at a time when Epson Singapore (SEA Headquarters) moves to a new location. The new office is accompanied by 2 solution centers that showcase Epson’s wide range of corporate and industry products to help drive B2B transformation in businesses of varying size. 

As Epson works to become the best partner to customers in SEA through  efficient, compact, and precision technologies and solutions, a leader who understands how to bring out the best of Epson to drive value for customers is critical for success.  Over the years, Mr. Siew has proven to be a strong, capable leader with a wealth of experience across various businesses and Epson is thrilled to have him take on this new role in a region that continues to show high potential for growth. The company is looking forward to the passion and energy that Mr. Siew will bring to his new leadership role.

Under Mr. Siew, Epson Singapore (SEA Headquarters) has achieved a strong leadership position for both its inkjet and projector business. In addition, his diverse work experience encompassing various business functions such as presales, customer service, supply chain, as well as brand & communications means that he can bring a holistic perspective to challenges and strategically steer the organization in an ever changing and dynamic landscape. 

Epson is grateful to Mr. Ando’s contributions to the growth of the business in Southeast Asia.  In particular, Mr. Ando led a strategic pivot from a largely B2C business to a stronger B2B business today. The company is in a position of strength because of the building blocks he has put in place. 

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Siew said, “It is an honor to lead this company of talented people in the next chapter of Epson SEA’s growth story. With the collaboration and teamwork I have always enjoyed across the business, we will work together to make Epson Singapore (SEA Headquarters) an indispensable company for staff, partners, and markets in a culture that promotes transparency, collaboration, and creativity.”

Epson Establishes Open Innovation Center at Aizuwakamatsu in Japan

Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, “Epson”) has established its new Open Innovation Center research laboratory at the AiCT ICT offices in Aizuwakamatsu in Japan at which the company will work with partners to help find solutions to societal issues. Epson has also started participating in the Aizu Open Innovation (AOI) meeting through which it has begun collaborating with the University of Aizu.

Using the internet, cloud, and other digital networks, Epson aims to seamlessly integrate products such as printers, scanners, and projectors together with services to offer solutions that help solve issues faced by society. Against a background of changing societal requirements due to the pandemic, the company is in particular looking to create new value in more enriched experiences in lifestyles, learning, working and the home.

OPPO Reno5 is set to launch live on February 10: #PictureLifeTogether with the newest Reno smartphone

Global smart device brand OPPO is set to launch the much- awaited OPPO Reno5 4G and Reno5 5G this February 10, 2021 at 7PM via livestream on the OPPO Philippines’ official Facebook page. The newest addition to its Reno Series will enable users to #PictureLifeTogether with family and loved ones.

To introduce the ultimate smartphone videography powerhouse to the country, OPPO’s Livestream Launch will feature Reno headliners, the country’s top celebrities and real life best friends Nadine Lustre and Yassi Pressman. Make sure to tune in as there are a lot of other exciting performances, games and prizes that await viewers.

Chronic lung disease patients navigate COVID-19 aided by SAS analytics

Health organization’s data transformed into valuable insights to improve quality of life for COPD sufferers

More than 320 million people worldwide suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition causing severe chest and breathing problems. As the coronavirus pandemic quickly escalated, a collaboration with analytics leader SAS helped the COPD Foundation use its data to measure impact to this vulnerable population and develop critical resources and programs.

Pre-order ongoing for Sony’s all-new SEL35F14GM!

Sony’s FE 35mm F1.4 GM (model SEL35F14GM), the newest addition to its acclaimed G Master full-frame lens series, is now available for pre-order until February 26, 2021 with a net cash price of P87,800. Score P7,000 worth of freebies that includes FREE 64GB SD Card and a G Master Peak Design strap when you buy during the pre-order period. 

Sony’s FE 35mm F1.4GM delivers first-class image quality and beautiful bokeh for broad expressive capability in an extremely compact and lightweight design. It is a must-have for Sony’s E-mount users, as in combination with Sony’s camera bodies it boasts advanced focusing capabilities - perfect for a wide range of uses such as shooting landscapes, portraits and street photography, both stills and video.

It has a superlative resolution in a compact 35-mm prime for any situation made possible by two XA (extreme aspherical) elements effectively maintain superb resolution throughout the image area. The FE 35mm F1.4 GM is not only mobile and manageable, it performs admirably in difficult lighting. An ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) glass element and other optical refinements effectively suppress chromatic aberration and purple fringing for breathtaking results.

Picture Life Together with the new OPPO Reno5

Introducing a breakthrough smartphone advancementfor the best smartphone videography experience

OPPO is set to launch the much awaited ultimate smartphone videography powerhouse, the OPPO Reno5 4G and Reno5 5G this February 2021. OPPO Reno5’s latest camera technologies will allow you to picture life together better with your family and loved ones. 

“We are thrilled to officially introduce the new OPPO Reno5 4G and Reno5 5G in February. With the steady growth of 5G in the country and our cutting-edge camera technologies, we promise to equip young Filipinos with a Reno smartphone that can inspire them more to creatively #PictureLifeTogether with friends and family in this highly digital-driven lifestyle,” said Raymond Xia, OPPO Philippines Marketing Director.

80% of Metro Manila now with Globe’s 5G outdoor coverage

80% of Metro Manila can now experience 5G outdoor coverage, a result of Globe’s sustained and vigorous initiatives to modernize its network which allow its customers to experience the latest in telecom technology.

The company has upgraded 884 locations in Metro Manila into 5G-ready sites to make 5G service available to its customers. It will continue to install more 5G-ready sites all over the country.

“We continue to invest on our network so our customers get to experience the many promises and opportunities of the most advanced technologies like 5G. With our aggressive roll outs, our network is getting closer to making the whole of Metro Manila 5G ready. Ultimately, our goal is to make the 5G experience as pervasive as possible,” said Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO.