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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Through its new collaboration with Thunes, EzyRemit unlocks real-time payments to over 45 countries
EzyRemit Scales Cross-Border Payments with Thunes to Empower Expatriate Communities Globally SINGAPORE, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, announces a new collaboration with EzyRemit, one of the fastest-growing digital money transfer operators, to enable fast, secure and cost-effective cross-border payments to overseas communities worldwide. EzyRemit has offices in Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, the US and Vietnam, and provides cross-border payment services to over 150 countries worldwide. Through its direct integration into Thunes' proprietary Direct Global Network, EzyRemit now offers customers access to real-time payouts to billions of mobile wallets, bank accounts, cards, and cash pickup locations in over 45 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas. Users can send money seamlessly across borders with the speed and transparency today's digital customers expect, transforming the customer experience The collaboration is especially impactful in high-volume outbound payment corridors such as Australia to the Philippines, where millions of expatriates and overseas workers regularly send money back home to support loved ones. In 2025, over US$183 million is expected to be sent from Australia to the Philippines through digital remittances, with the amount projected to grow by more than 8% each year until 2029. With Thunes' robust real-time payment infrastructure, EzyRemit is now better equipped to meet the needs of these communities, ensuring transfers are fast, simple and secure, with a strong springboard for further global expansion. Thunes' Fortress Compliance Platform provides peace of mind over the security of transactions, and the Thunes' SmartX Treasury System supports transparent and flexible FX management. Andrew Stewart, Chief Revenue Officer at Thunes, said: "EzyRemit's focus on providing seamless, real-time cross-border payments to empower overseas communities aligns perfectly with Thunes' mission to enable the next billion end users to participate in the global economy. Together, we're making international money movement faster, more transparent and more inclusive." Allan Nguyen, Co-founder of EzyRemit, added: "Our alliance with Thunes unlocks endless new opportunities for us and our customers. We're now able to deliver seamless, real-time payments to more parts of the world than ever before. Our mission is to empower overseas communities with fast, secure, and affordable financial solutions, and the ability to leverage Thunes' trusted Network helps us to make that a global reality." ENDS About Thunes: Thunes is the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world. Thunes' proprietary Direct Global Network allows Members to make payments in real-time in over 130 countries and more than 80 currencies. Thunes' Network connects directly to over 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts worldwide, as well as 15 billion cards via more than 320 different payment methods, such as GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, AliPay, WeChat Pay and many more. Thunes' Direct Global Network differentiates itself through its worldwide reach, in-house SmartX Treasury System and Fortress Compliance Platform, ensuring Members of the Network receive unrivaled speed, control, visibility, protection, and cost efficiencies when making real-time payments, globally. Members of Thunes' Direct Global Network include gig economy giants like Uber and Deliveroo, super-apps like Grab and WeChat, MTOs, fintechs, PSPs and banks. Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes has offices in 14 locations, including Atlanta, Barcelona, Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Manila, Nairobi, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco and Shanghai. For more information, visit: About EzyRemit: EzyRemit is one of the fastest-growing global fintech companies specializing in cross-border money transfers. Headquartered in Australia, EzyRemit operates in Japan, New Zealand, Canada, the United States, and Vietnam, and supports transfers to over 150 countries. Its platform connects users to a wide range of payout options including bank accounts, mobile wallets, cards, and cash pick-up points, offering secure, fast, and affordable remittance services for diaspora communities worldwide. With a strong focus on innovation and financial inclusion, EzyRemit integrates with global networks to deliver real-time, transparent transactions. The company is rapidly expanding its international footprint, with strategic growth in key financial hubs such as Singapore and the United Kingdom, aiming to empower global citizens through seamless and trusted cross-border payment experiences. Visit: View original content: SOURCE Thunes Sign in to access your portfolio
The National
20-07-2025
- Politics
- The National
Doctors Under Attack: A film about Gaza you can't look away from
Waking in the morning to shocking reports, killings, drone attacks, forced migrations, innocent civilians targeted, icecaps melting. All the stupefying, ungraspable numbers. The feeling of helplessness, guilt even at not being able to do anything. And then trying to start your day. For the sake of 'balance', we're made to listen to apologists, explaining why these people had to die, or be driven from their homes, or left to starve. Or that none of it really happened at all. Government spokespeople justifying why there's nothing whatsoever they can do about it. READ MORE: When 'critical friends' fall out: Angus Robertson's Israel meeting details revealed So why should we watch the news? It's distressing. For some, it can lead to real mental problems. To doomscrolling, going down the rabbit hole of poisonous social media. The world's gone mad and there's nothing we can do about it. So we bury our heads in the sand. But we know full well it won't make reality go away. We've been numbed to the point of indifference, even cynicism. There's a psychological term for all this – Headline Anxiety. A current example is the documentary, Gaza: Doctors Under Attack. The film the BBC commissioned but for – not to put too fine a point on it – incoherent reasons declined to broadcast. They were finally forced into allowing Channel 4 to show it. So long as there was no reference to the BBC. A film described as 'crucial … that the world needs to see'. I decided not to. Too upsetting. Then I heard there was a public screening in Glasgow. For reasons I still don't quite understand, that felt different. Perhaps I could watch it. Something to do with sharing the pain, the feeling of powerlessness. Clearly I wasn't the only one. The screening, in Glasgow University's 160-seater Andrew Stewart cinema, sold out in a couple of days. As one of the panel said on the night, it was easier to get tickets for the Oasis gig. Is there some comfort to be had in viewing difficult material collectively? A sense of not being alone in the face of horrors. I asked people when I got there what had made them come along. Naturally, there were activists among them, people already involved in one way or another. More, it seemed, were medical workers themselves, doctors, nurses, students. Concerned about colleagues under fire. The screening had been organised by the Scottish Palestine Health Partnership, practitioners trying to do whatever they can for their fellow professionals. It was hosted by the university's Thinking Culture programme which finds innovative and creative ways of, well, making us think. A young man sitting behind me was neither a medical worker nor an activist. He was simply confused and wanted to understand. Like me, he'd decided the documentary was too disturbing to watch at home. And he gave me a good example of his puzzlement … 'This thing about Hamas fighters using hospitals. I've no idea whether they do or not. But even if they did, well, if a gunman goes into a school and starts shooting, we don't solve the situation by blowing up the entire school and all the kids in it.' Throughout the film itself, there were audible gasps and shocked sighs. It was comforting – if that's the word – to hear that other people were as affected by the content as I was. A shared pain, not in any way lessened by being in the company of strangers, but still consoling. On the other hand, the experience was more intense than watching on TV. You couldn't pause it for a moment, get your breath back. Couldn't go and make a cuppa to gird yourself to continue watching. The documentary is extremely well made – it holds your attention from the start. It shows more explicit footage than we're used to in British broadcasting – there was no mistaking the violence and cruelty that was taking place. Now. Dead children. Mass graves. Torture victims. It made me think of watching horror movies on the big screen. But there's a huge, inescapable, difference. Not simply that one is fiction and the other is appallingly real. In a fictitious movie, we ~ enjoy the thrill, in a safe space, and usually see the baddies get their comeuppance. The whole point is that it's not real, it's escapism. Gaza: Doctors Under Attack is anything but escapist. There is no resolution reward. Ben de Pear, the documentary's producer, came to Glasgow for the screening. He said, before showing his film: 'I can't say I hope you enjoy it. You won't.' His documentary is dispassionate, serious journalism; its aim is not to entertain, but to assiduously follow the evidence. And that evidence is far more chilling than any fright flick. I use the phrase 'safe space'. Had this been a fiction then perhaps a cinema in Glasgow is a safe place to watch terrible, made-up, things. But one of the speakers had reminded us that a young health worker, Dima Alhaj, had been killed along with her baby, husband, and virtually her entire family in 2023. Dima had been an Erasmus student at Glasgow University, where we were sitting now. That brings the horror closer to home. Whether we like it or not, Palestine is not so very far from us. Nor is Sudan, or Myanmar, or Kharkiv, or Tehran. As another speaker, a doctor, said, what is happening in Gaza has changed us all. We can turn off the TV, but the bloodshed doesn't stop. Changing channels won't protect us. We are involved. The BBC's decision to try and wash its hands of Doctors Under Attack only drew attention to both the film and its own mismanagement of it. As if we have learned nothing from banning the Sex Pistols, or Frankie Goes To Hollywood. The Clockwork Orange, Lady Chatterley, Kneecap, Gaza: How To Survive a Warzone … official prohibition only increases public appetite. According to Ben de Pear, the BBC had obstructed the entire process almost from the moment they had commissioned it. From his journalistic perspective, the accusation of targeting civilian healthcare must surely merit investigation. Nothing like it has happened in modern history. But the corporation, he felt, was 'frightened'. Fear of political reprisal, as much as any bias, led them into disarray. (A predicament that won't surprise anyone who took an interest in the Scottish Independence referendum.) At the end of the screening, a woman said to me: 'I wish I hadn't seen it. But I'm glad I did.' And laughed nervously: 'Does that make any sense?' Yes, I think it does. It was clear from the medical people on the panel, and those in the audience, that they feel the need for such films. The victims of violence – whether in Israel/[[Palestine]], Russia/Ukraine, Sudan or wherever – need us to know of their plight. Especially where journalists are forbidden, where state propaganda conceals what is actually going on. I had wondered, before going, if there might be something uplifting, something hopeful, in the experience of watching difficult material in the public sphere. There was. The courage and decency of ordinary people in terrible circumstances, health professionals going about their jobs even when they themselves have become the target, and have lost loved ones. All that might have been apparent watching alone at home on TV. But being in the presence of brave volunteers, helping not for any political motive but because it's what they do, that was heartening. The admiration and gratitude for organisations such as the Palestine Red Crescent Society. People who risked their lives by telling what they had witnessed, Israelis as well as Palestinians. Do we have, as human beings, a duty to watch such films? To listen to the morning news, the evening headlines. Painful though it all might be. Perhaps it could propel us into some kind of action, however meagre. Write to our MP or MSP. Donate to a charity. Protest. One of the speakers summed it up for me. A colorectal surgeon who has been volunteering in Gaza said before showing some clips of his own experiences, 'I'm sorry'. 'Sorry to make you see this. But I think it's important. I think you need to see this.'
Globe and Mail
17-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Venterra Realty Named One of the 2025 Best Workplaces For Inclusion by Great Place to Work® Canada
TORONTO , July 17, 2025 /CNW/ -- Great Place to Work ®Canada has named Venterra Realty on their 2025 Best Workplaces™ for Inclusion for a third year in a row. The Best Workplaces™ for Inclusion 2025 are committed to embedding inclusion into every part of the employee experience. These organizations champion equity through inclusive policies, diverse leadership, and cultures built on belonging. The list is based on direct feedback from employees of the hundreds of organizations that were surveyed by Great Place to Work ® . To be eligible for this list, organizations must be Great Place to Work- Certified™ and have exceptionally high scores from employees on the Trust Index survey. "This recognition reaffirms our ongoing commitment to building an inclusive workplace where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute authentically," said Venterra CEO, John Foresi "Inclusion at Venterra goes beyond words - it's a principle we put into practice every day, and we take great pride in being a place where colleagues feel a true sense of belonging." Venterra Chairman, Andrew Stewart . Venterra's Canada office has been recognized multiple times by the Great Place to Work ® Institute, including earning a spot on the list of the 2025 Best Workplaces™ in Canada . About Venterra: Venterra Realty is a growing developer, owner, and operator of multifamily apartments with over 90 mixed-use and multifamily communities across 22 major US cities. Over 50,000 people and more than 16,000 pets call Venterra "home"! The Venterra Team is focused on achieving excellence in serving its three major stakeholders: residents, employees, and investors. Venterra has enjoyed tremendous growth and financial success over its 24-year history, with approximately $7.8 billion CAD of assets under management. This success has been achieved through the exceptional commitment and dedication of Venterra's approximately 950 team members. Find out more about Venterra Realty and its award-winning company culture at . About Great Place to Work ® : Great Place to Work is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. A global research and consulting firm, Great Place to Work® provides the benchmarks and expertise needed to create, sustain, and recognize outstanding workplace cultures. In Canada , Great Place to Work ® produces both industry and demographic specific Best Workplace™ lists, and represents the voices of 500,000 employees across industry. This is part of the world's largest annual workplace study, recognizing the world's Best Workplaces in a series of national lists including those published by The Globe & Mail ( Canada ) and Fortune magazine ( USA ). Visit us at Contact: Allie Lewnes , Communications Manager & Brand Specialist Venterramedia@ SOURCE Venterra Realty
Cision Canada
17-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Venterra Realty Named One of the 2025 Best Workplaces For Inclusion by Great Place to Work® Canada
TORONTO, /CNW/ -- Great Place to Work ® Canada has named Venterra Realty on their 2025 Best Workplaces™ for Inclusion for a third year in a row. The Best Workplaces™ for Inclusion 2025 are committed to embedding inclusion into every part of the employee experience. These organizations champion equity through inclusive policies, diverse leadership, and cultures built on belonging. The list is based on direct feedback from employees of the hundreds of organizations that were surveyed by Great Place to Work ®. To be eligible for this list, organizations must be Great Place to Work- Certified™ and have exceptionally high scores from employees on the Trust Index survey. "This recognition reaffirms our ongoing commitment to building an inclusive workplace where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute authentically," said Venterra CEO, John Foresi"Inclusion at Venterra goes beyond words - it's a principle we put into practice every day, and we take great pride in being a place where colleagues feel a true sense of belonging." Venterra Chairman, Andrew Stewart. Venterra's Canada office has been recognized multiple times by the Great Place to Work ® Institute, including earning a spot on the list of the 2025 Best Workplaces™ in Canada. About Venterra: Venterra Realty is a growing developer, owner, and operator of multifamily apartments with over 90 mixed-use and multifamily communities across 22 major US cities. Over 50,000 people and more than 16,000 pets call Venterra "home"! The Venterra Team is focused on achieving excellence in serving its three major stakeholders: residents, employees, and investors. Venterra has enjoyed tremendous growth and financial success over its 24-year history, with approximately $7.8 billion CAD of assets under management. This success has been achieved through the exceptional commitment and dedication of Venterra's approximately 950 team members. Find out more about Venterra Realty and its award-winning company culture at
Cision Canada
19-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Venterra Realty Named One of the 2025 Best Workplaces in Real Estate & Construction by Great Place to Work® Canada
TORONTO, /CNW/ -- Great Place to Work ® Canada has named Venterra Realty on their 2025 Best Workplaces™ in Real Estate and Construction list. Best Workplaces™ in Real Estate & Construction 2025 recognizes organizations that are laying the foundation for strong, people-centered cultures in a demanding and rapidly evolving industry. These companies prioritize safety, trust, and career development—creating workplaces where employees feel valued and equipped to build lasting impact. To be eligible, organizations must be Great Place To Work-Certified™ in the past year and work primarily in the real estate or construction sector. The list is determined the BEST based on employee feedback gathered through Best Workplaces™ Trust Index™ Survey. "At Venterra, we believe a strong foundation of values and vision is key to building not just communities, but a thriving workplace," said Venterra CEO, John Foresi"This belief fuels our commitment to operational excellence and people-centric leadership—qualities that continue to shape our impact across the real estate and construction landscape." "Our approach to real estate is deeply intentional—from acquisitions and development to resident experience and innovation," said Venterra Chairman, Andrew Stewart. "Programs like our in-house due diligence, disciplined investment strategy, and technology-driven operations reflect our belief that investing in our people and our processes creates not just exceptional properties, but an exceptional place to work." Venterra's Canada office has been recognized multiple times by the Great Place to Work ® Institute, including earning a spot on the list of the 2025 Best Workplaces™ in Canada. About Venterra: Venterra Realty is a growing developer, owner, and operator of multifamily apartments with over 90 mixed-use and multifamily communities across 22 major US cities. Over 50,000 people and more than 16,000 pets call Venterra "home"! The Venterra Team is focused on achieving excellence in serving its three major stakeholders: residents, employees, and investors. Venterra has enjoyed tremendous growth and financial success over its 24-year history, with approximately $7.8 billion CAD of assets under management. This success has been achieved through the exceptional commitment and dedication of Venterra's approximately 950 team members. Find out more about Venterra Realty and its award-winning company culture at
