Day: July 12, 2022

SINGAPORE, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Thunes, a global cross-border payments company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Attijariwafa bank, one of the largest banks in Morocco and Africa.

This partnership enables any of the nearly 30 million bank account owners in Morocco to receive inbound payments directly to their accounts. Thunes’ global customers will have the ability to send seamless, cost-effective and real-time payments to bank accounts in Morocco.

Thunes is connected to Attijariwafa bank via Ripple, the leader in enterprise and blockchain solutions, and its global financial technology RippleNet. The connection to RippleNet and Thunes will allow Attijariwafa bank’s customers to receive transfers from around the world initiated through the Thunes network in a matter of a few seconds. Other Moroccan banks’ customers can be reached using the local clearing.

Morocco is the third largest remittance receiver in Africa (after Nigeria and Egypt), with a large diaspora, a dynamic market and a sound regulatory framework to foster digital payment services and reduce costs. The World Bank estimates that personal remittance inflows increased strongly during the pandemic, reaching an estimated US$7.4 billion at the end of 2020.

Asma Ben Gamra, VP of Network Development, MENA, at Thunes, said: “Morocco is a major force in the North African economy, with a GDP of over $100 billion USD, and it is a key financial hub in the region. Cross-border payments have been a challenge as in the past, customers would have to use inefficient and expensive methods to send payments to Morocco. We are today pleased to partner with Attijariwafa bank to enable seamless bank-to-bank payments to all bank accounts in Morocco. This will be a major improvement for customers that need to make regular cross-border payments, and a significant milestone for our Network expansion in North Africa.”

This partnership with Attijariwafa bank aligns with Thunes’ commitment to building more efficient and affordable payments services around the world, a financial access mission the company is undertaking in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Brooks Entwistle, SVP of Global Customer Success and MD of APAC and MENA at Ripple, said, “We are thrilled to announce this extension to our existing partnership with Thunes, and together we look forward to providing faster, cost-effective and more transparent cross-border payments experiences for customers in Morocco and the greater MENA region.”

Mrs Nawal Alami, Head of Cash Management and Payments at Attijariwafa bank said, “Thanks to Thunes’ Membership in Ripplenet network, Attijariwafa bank and its international financial partners, are now able to exchange transfers in a transparent, secure and instantaneous way.

This will allow Attijariwafa bank’s customers to receive transfers initiated through the partners members of the same network in a few seconds. Other Moroccan banks customers can be reached using the local clearing.

We are excited to announce our partnership with Thunes, a leader in global cross-border payments, to enrich Attijariwafa bank’s offer to the Moroccan population living abroad.”

GAPYEONG, South Korea, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU) International, commonly referred to as the “Unification Church,” offers heartfelt condolences to the family of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the people of Japan who are grieving Mr. Abe’s tragic assassination.

Following the news of Mr. Abe’s death, some news media have included uncorroborated rumors about this tragedy in their reports.

Some of these allegations were addressed at a Tokyo press conference convened by our Japanese headquarters. FFWPU International would like to share these verified facts.

What is the connection of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to the “Unification Church”?

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent brief remarks to two difference online ‘Rally of Hope’ events in the past year, which spoke on themes of peace in Asia. The events were hosted by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and other organizations, including FFWPU.

While UPF and FFWPU share the same founders, UPF is an independent NGO in general consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

What is the connection between Tetsuya Yamagami and the “Unification Church”?

Mr. Yamagami, is not a member of FFWPU, nor do any of our records show a past affiliation. However, our own internal investigation can confirm that his mother is a member of FFWPU and participates occasionally in church activities.

Mr. Yamagami’s reported allegation that his mother’s donations to FFWPU caused family problems is a matter to be investigated by the police. Whatever his grievances, we wholeheartedly condemn violence and murder.

We can confirm that Mr. Yamagami test-fired his homemade weapon the night before the assassination at a building that was formerly used as a FFWPU church. Fortunately, no one was hurt.

Other than preliminary questions about the association of Mr. Yamagami with FFWPU, the police have not yet contacted us about this criminal investigation. Local representatives of FFWPU will fully cooperate with any inquiries from authorities and make relevant information available to the press as appropriate.

We ask that media organizations maintain their professional commitment to accuracy, impartiality, and objectivity.

FFWPU will redouble its efforts to foster a world of lasting peace. Once again, we are deeply saddened by the loss of one of the world’s great statesmen. May God’s grace and blessings be with the late prime minister, his family, the Japanese people, and those grieving around the world.

FFWPU Press Contacts:

FFWPU Africa
Mamadu Gaye
+27 (82) 964-0827; press.africa@familyfed.org

FFWPU Asia Pacific
Demian Dunkley
+1 (619) 947-3311; press.asiapacific@familyfed.org

FFWPU Europe & Middle East
Peter Zoehrer
+43 664 5238794; press.eume@familyfed.org

FFWPU Latin America
Mario Salinas
+504 3161-6632; press.latinamerica@familyfed.org

FFWPU North America
Nancy Jubb
212-997-0057; press@familyfed.org

Irving Street Rep – FFWPU North America Representation
Ron Lucas
973-643-6262; rlucas@irvingstreetrep.com

Wemade reveals the Relic System and Dragonworld’s Rift for ‘MIR4’

SEOUL, South Korea, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Wemade has unveiled the Relic System for its widely acclaimed MMORPG ‘MIR4’.

The Relic System, which consists of a total of 10 stages, increases players’ unique stats according to the enhancement and growth level of the Relic. Each Relic has its own unique effect such as ‘attack enhancement’ and ‘HP enhancement’, and players can enhance Relics by collecting appropriate materials. Once all stats for the corresponding level are successfully enhanced, players can keep leveling up the Relic to become even more powerful.

The update also introduced Dragonworld’s Rift, a new battle content that can be played in every labyrinth throughout the MIR continent. After fulfilling all requirements by slaying a certain number of monsters, players can hunt new monsters that are spawned in designated areas within the labyrinth. When all the monsters that creep through the rift are defeated, unique and boss monsters appear for fierce battles. Defeating rare boss monsters enables players to earn treasure chests that contain rich rewards such as Epic Blue Dragon Statue, Epic Mystic Enhancement Stone, and Epic Darkened Enhancement Stone.

With the newly added Brag function, players can interact with each other by bragging and spectating XDRACO Collectibles. This function is only available in the village, and spectators can tap the Admire button to receive buff effect, while players that brag can earn in-game resources.

For more information on the update, please visit MIR4 Global.

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NORWALK, Conn., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — GameChange Solar today announced the receipt of orders for 200 MW of Genius Tracker™ systems for projects in Colombia. The systems began shipping this month.

“We are excited to have been selected for these three important projects in Colombia,” Mercedes Pereyra Boue, International Business Development Director at GameChange Solar, said. “We anticipate continued significant growth in leading markets worldwide, including the Colombian market, as a global quality leader for single axis trackers. We are working hard to provide our customers with excellent local support and training so that they can install and operate our dependable and optimized Genius Tracker™ system efficiently.”

Contact and media inquiries can be directed to Derick Botha +1 (302) 528-2125 email: derick.botha@gamechangesolar.com

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