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One of Asia’s biggest investors leads Mingtiandi’s collection of people moves during the first days of the Ox Year, as Malaysia’s Employees Provident Fund names a new chief executive. Also picking out new leadership is Hong Kong’s RedBox Storage, and a top executive with a Hong Kong-listed mainland developer is exiting just three months after the IPO.
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Employees Provident Fund will be under new leadership starting next month as
Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizanhas been named chief executive for the $230 billion vehicle effective 1 March. Chief EPF Officer (CEO) effective 1 March 2021. Amir Hamzah, who served most recently as head of Malaysian electrical utility Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), will take over the helm of the EPF from Tunku Alizakri Alias, who has been leading the fund since August 2018.
Since its inception in March 2020, the support group has become an invaluable resource for Hong Kongers who travel overseas during the pandemic and must navigate the city's stringent Covid-19-related travel restrictions.
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In February, acclaimed vegan chef Matthew Kenney will launch his newest concept CASSE-COU chocolaterie, a vegan chocolate store and online marketplace. The brand will offer a variety of artisanal confections made with free-trade chocolate, including pralines, ganaches, truffles, and chocolate bars. Kenney developed the concept in partnership with Chef Sebastian Brecht with the mission of elevating confections to the level of fine wine and cuisine without hurting animals. The offerings at CASSE-COU chocolaterie will include bars and bonbons in flavor combinations such as Pistachio, Saffron, and Caramel; Maca and Goji; Pedro Ximenez (a type of wine grape) and Salted Largueta Almond; and Black Currant and Yogurt.
Ovolo Hotels in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne are starting off the year with a Friends with Benefits offer.
The offer applies for stays throughout the year, comes with a 25 per cent discount on two-night stays and includes a bottle of wine and chocolates on arrival.
Also included are The Perks, Ovolo s signature inclusions of sundowner drinks at social hour, midnight treats from the minibar and complimentary breakfast to kickstart your day. Guests also get complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour gym access and self-service laundry when booking direct with Ovolo.
Rooms from $199 a night. Book by January 31 for travel until December 31.