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4 days ago
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- Japan Forward
A World of Generosity
このページを 日本語 で読む JAPAN Forward has launched "Ignite," a series to share the voices of students in Japan in English. How do they see the world, and what insights will they share with us? Individually and collectively, today's students will shape our global future. Let's listen. This second essay introduces another winning work of the Institute for International Business Communication (IIBC) high school student English essay contest. In the following essay, high school student Keinosuke Muto shares how living and making friends in a foreign country ignited his open-mindedness and cultural curiosity, and how that has affected his view and perspectives on the world. Second in the Series, 'Ignite' The scorching desert burned my skin, as my body screamed for water and food. Temptations crept into my brain, but I must close my eyes to punish myself for my daily sins rather than refresh my thirst. The word 'Ramadan' initially evoked an idea of strangeness and strictness when I first moved to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. All of these stereotypes were shattered when Mohammad, my best friend, invited me to Iftar, the grand dinner served after a day of fasting. We were about to eat dinner when Mohammed's mom suddenly asked us to hold a bag. Inside were a myriad of plates, each covered in aluminum foil, each holding in the warmth of homemade food. The mouthwatering smell of saffron rice and kebab rose from it. Mohammed's mother told us to get in the car. She held another bag, hers filled with bottled water. Genuinely confused, I asked Mohammed. "What are we doing?" "We're gonna go around and give food to people," he replied. Giving food to relatives and friends, I thought. Like Japan, in the New Year, where my aunt shares homemade mochi with my family… Mohammed's mom drove the car for a few minutes when we reached our first stop: a construction site. I was flabbergasted. Why are we stopping here? In front of a gray, half-built mansion, men in blue clothes gathered around a small table. Mohammed suddenly rolled down the window. "A-salaam Alaikum," he said merrily. Mohammed and his mother tenderly grabbed the food and water from the bags and handed it to the workers. "Thank you, thank you," they said. The next stop was a small security office. This time, my hands were moving, grabbing the wrapped food from my bag, and handing it to the officers. Broad smiles stretched across their faces. After we went around a few more stops, I asked Mohammed, "Why do you do this?" "Because it's Ramadan, the month of sharing." It was at this moment that my stereotypes about Ramadan were shattered. Ramadan wasn't just the action of fasting, it was a world of generosity and sharing with those in need. It was never a punishment, but understanding the poor and being benevolent. Keisuke Muto, a student at Makuhari Junior and Senior High School in Chiba Prefecture won the Excellence Award and America-Japan Society President's Award. He wrote about living overseas and the excitement of discovering other cultures. (©IIBC) A few weeks after Ramadan, I invited Mohammed to come to my house for a Takoyaki party. It was his first time seeing Takoyaki. He was filled with excitement as we poured the dough into the small holes. "What are we putting in the dough?" he questioned. "It's gonna be octopus," I replied. "What? No way, it's my first time!" He seemed bewildered but also exhilarated at the thought of trying something he'd never eaten before. I was glad that I conveyed to Mohammed my own culture. Fast forward 4 years, and I'm the leader of the Arabic Culture Club. We make videos about the Arab World, visit restaurants, mosques, and embassies to learn about Arabic culture. My Japanese friends ask me numerous times: "Why are you doing this?" I recall how my experiences with Mohammed shattered my biases. On that day, his actions taught me that behind a veneer of stereotypes, there's a world of fascination and beautiful culture. It was a glimpse of a world that drove me curious, one that I wanted to explore even after returning to Japan. Through my friendship with him, I learned the joy of learning and conveying cultures. Conversations at his dinner table taught me traditional Arabic foods that are rarely served in restaurants. Small talk in school immersed me in the wonders of the Arabic World. On the other hand, it was from the fun we had that Mohammed learned about Japanese culture. We had Takoyaki parties, ate at Ramen shops, and engaged in Anime talk. When conveying Japanese culture to him, I quickly learned how enjoyable conveying a culture is. I wouldn't be in the Arabic Culture Club if I were not friends with Mohammed. It was he who shaped my life. Thank you, Mohammed. Keinosuke Muto won the 2023 Excellence Award and the America-Japan Society President's Award for his English-language essay. At the time, he was a second-year high school student at Makuhari Junior and Senior High School in Chiba Prefecture. He explained his thoughts about the essay as follows: "I am very honored to receive the Excellence Award and the America-Japan Society President's Award, I wrote about my experience of iftar at my best friend's house when I was living in Dubai in the Middle East. [And] I tried hard to clearly express how I overcame the prejudices I had about Islam. Through this wonderful experience, I was able to gain a new perspective and felt the power to resolve prejudices and misunderstandings. I would like to continue to deepen my understanding of different cultures and beliefs and build rich human relationships. I would like to thank the teachers who supported me and the judges who selected me." Author: Keinosuke Muto, Student, Makuhari Junior and Senior High School, Chiba Prefecture このページを 日本語 で読む
The Sun
25-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sun Life celebrates 14 wins at Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institutions Awards 2025
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 June 2025 - Sun Life once again demonstrated excellence at the Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institutions Awards 2025, winning 14 awards. Among these, the 'International Insurance Company of the Year – Excellence Award' stands out as one of the most coveted accolades in the industry. This achievement marks a historic new high for Sun Life, highlighting its market leadership in the insurance sector and widespread industry recognition. Sun Life received seven Excellence Awards and seven Outstanding Awards, spanning multiple domains including digital innovation, talent recruitment, training and development, product innovation and development, corporate social responsibility, cross-border insurance services and ESG sustainability. This is a testament to Sun Life's strong business operations, drive for innovation, and high-quality service standards across the company. Recognition for Digital Innovation Achievement Sun Life is committed to a customer-centric approach and continuously innovates through digital transformation, striving to create a seamless one-stop digital customer journey. Receiving the 'Digital Innovation – Excellence Award' and the 'Online Platform – Excellence Award' further affirms Sun Life's strong capability to integrate digital innovation into the core of its business strategy. The digital platform 'SunWallet' was also recognized for breaking geographical boundaries to provide Clients with a comprehensive range of features, including the ability to manage their policies anytime, anywhere. Products and Services Garner Multiple Awards Through its focus on product innovation and customer service, Sun Life has been honored with the 'MPF Provider of the Year (Investment Sector) – Excellence Award,' the 'High Net Worth (Product) – Excellence Award' and the 'Client Service – Outstanding Award.' These awards underscore the company's commitment to fully meeting Clients' protection needs by offering flexible and high-quality MPF solutions alongside superior service standards. Sun Life engages with Clients through a wide variety of distribution channels, continually expanding its team of professional financial advisors and proactively offering training to enhance the Client experience. The company's outstanding performance this year has been widely acknowledged, as reflected by its receipt of the 'Recruitment Program of the Year – Excellence Award', the 'Training and Development Achievement (Agency Force) – Outstanding Award' and the 'Broker Support – Outstanding Award'. Mr. Clement Lam, Chief Executive Officer of Sun Life Hong Kong Limited, said: 'We are deeply honored to receive a record-breaking number of prestigious awards from Bloomberg Businessweek. These accolades are a testament to our relentless dedication and exceptional achievements across multiple fields. This year, we are particularly proud to receive the 'International Insurance Company of the Year – Excellence Award' for the first time, highlighting our team's impressive performance and inspiring us to pursue further innovation and excellence. Additionally, the 'Recruitment Program of the Year – Excellence Award' recognizes the importance of recruiting top talent for driving innovation and business growth. In 2024, our gross new recruits increased by 35%, leading the industry¹.' 'I sincerely thank our team for their collaborative efforts that have led to this remarkable success. Looking ahead, we will continue to enhance our client-oriented products and services, leverage digital technology to offer a more personalized experience, and help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.' Our awards received include: Excellence Awards for --> International Insurance Company of the Year --> MPF Provider of the Year (Investment Sector) --> Recruitment Program of the Year --> ESG Sustainability of the Year --> High Net Worth (Product) --> Digital Innovation --> Online Platform Outstanding Awards for --> Digital Transformation Strategy --> Corporate Social Responsibility --> Training and Development Achievement (Agency Force) --> Integrated Marketing (Product) --> Broker Support --> Client Service --> Cross-border Insurance Services (Mainland to Hong Kong) The Financial Institutions Awards 2025, organized by Bloomberg Businessweek/Chinese Edition, is among the most renowned annual industry events. Through a rigorous screening process, the awards recognize outstanding performance in the banking, insurance and investment/securities sectors over the past year. The awards aim to enhance industry standards, drive continuous development in the financial sector, and encourage the active nurturing of talent, thereby injecting new momentum into the Hong Kong financial industry. ¹Sun Life achieved the number one position in the insurance industry for new recruit growth percentage from Q4 2024 to Q2 2025. About Sun Life Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of March 31, 2025, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.55 trillion. For more information, please visit Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF. Sun Life Financial Inc. is the holding company of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada. Sun Life Hong Kong Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada.
Associated Press
24-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Sun Life celebrates 14 wins at Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institutions Awards 2025
Crowned prestigious 'International Insurance Company of the Year – Excellence Award' and 'MPF Provider of the Year (Investment Sector) – Excellence Award' for the first time HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 June 2025 - Sun Life once again demonstrated excellence at the Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institutions Awards 2025, winning 14 awards. Among these, the 'International Insurance Company of the Year – Excellence Award' stands out as one of the most coveted accolades in the industry. This achievement marks a historic new high for Sun Life, highlighting its market leadership in the insurance sector and widespread industry recognition. Sun Life celebrates 14 wins at Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institutions Awards 2025, including 'International Insurance Company of the Year – Excellence Award' and 'MPF Provider of the Year – Excellence Award' for the first time. Sun Life received seven Excellence Awards and seven Outstanding Awards, spanning multiple domains including digital innovation, talent recruitment, training and development, product innovation and development, corporate social responsibility, cross-border insurance services and ESG sustainability. This is a testament to Sun Life's strong business operations, drive for innovation, and high-quality service standards across the company. Recognition for Digital Innovation Achievement Sun Life is committed to a customer-centric approach and continuously innovates through digital transformation, striving to create a seamless one-stop digital customer journey. Receiving the 'Digital Innovation – Excellence Award' and the 'Online Platform – Excellence Award' further affirms Sun Life's strong capability to integrate digital innovation into the core of its business strategy. The digital platform 'SunWallet' was also recognized for breaking geographical boundaries to provide Clients with a comprehensive range of features, including the ability to manage their policies anytime, anywhere. Products and Services Garner Multiple Awards Through its focus on product innovation and customer service, Sun Life has been honored with the 'MPF Provider of the Year (Investment Sector) – Excellence Award,' the 'High Net Worth (Product) – Excellence Award' and the 'Client Service – Outstanding Award.' These awards underscore the company's commitment to fully meeting Clients' protection needs by offering flexible and high-quality MPF solutions alongside superior service standards. Sun Life engages with Clients through a wide variety of distribution channels, continually expanding its team of professional financial advisors and proactively offering training to enhance the Client experience. The company's outstanding performance this year has been widely acknowledged, as reflected by its receipt of the 'Recruitment Program of the Year – Excellence Award', the 'Training and Development Achievement (Agency Force) – Outstanding Award' and the 'Broker Support – Outstanding Award'. Mr. Clement Lam, Chief Executive Officer of Sun Life Hong Kong Limited, said: 'We are deeply honored to receive a record-breaking number of prestigious awards from Bloomberg Businessweek. These accolades are a testament to our relentless dedication and exceptional achievements across multiple fields. This year, we are particularly proud to receive the 'International Insurance Company of the Year – Excellence Award' for the first time, highlighting our team's impressive performance and inspiring us to pursue further innovation and excellence. Additionally, the 'Recruitment Program of the Year – Excellence Award' recognizes the importance of recruiting top talent for driving innovation and business growth. In 2024, our gross new recruits increased by 35%, leading the industry¹.' 'I sincerely thank our team for their collaborative efforts that have led to this remarkable success. Looking ahead, we will continue to enhance our client-oriented products and services, leverage digital technology to offer a more personalized experience, and help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.' Our awards received include: Excellence Awards for Outstanding Awards for The Financial Institutions Awards 2025, organized by Bloomberg Businessweek/Chinese Edition, is among the most renowned annual industry events. Through a rigorous screening process, the awards recognize outstanding performance in the banking, insurance and investment/securities sectors over the past year. The awards aim to enhance industry standards, drive continuous development in the financial sector, and encourage the active nurturing of talent, thereby injecting new momentum into the Hong Kong financial industry. ¹Sun Life achieved the number one position in the insurance industry for new recruit growth percentage from Q4 2024 to Q2 2025. Hashtag: #SunLife #彭博商業周刊 #金融機構 #保險 #強積金 #BloombergBusinessweek #FinancialInstitutions #insurance #MPF The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Sun Life Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of March 31, 2025, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.55 trillion. For more information, please visit Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF. Sun Life Financial Inc. is the holding company of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada. Sun Life Hong Kong Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada.
Malay Mail
24-06-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Sun Life celebrates 14 wins at Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institutions Awards 2025
Crowned prestigious 'International Insurance Company of the Year – Excellence Award' and 'MPF Provider of the Year (Investment Sector) – Excellence Award' for the first time Sun Life celebrates 14 wins at Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institutions Awards 2025, including 'International Insurance Company of the Year – Excellence Award' and 'MPF Provider of the Year – Excellence Award' for the first time. International Insurance Company of the Year MPF Provider of the Year (Investment Sector) Recruitment Program of the Year ESG Sustainability of the Year High Net Worth (Product) Digital Innovation Online Platform Digital Transformation Strategy Corporate Social Responsibility Training and Development Achievement (Agency Force) Integrated Marketing (Product) Broker Support Client Service Cross-border Insurance Services (Mainland to Hong Kong) ¹Sun Life achieved the number one position in the insurance industry for new recruit growth percentage from Q4 2024 to Q2 2025. HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 June 2025 - Sun Life once again demonstrated excellence at the Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institutions Awards 2025, winning 14 awards. Among these, the "International Insurance Company of the Year – Excellence Award" stands out as one of the most coveted accolades in the industry. This achievement marks a historic new high for Sun Life, highlighting its market leadership in the insurance sector and widespread industry Life received seven Excellence Awards and seven Outstanding Awards, spanning multiple domains including digital innovation, talent recruitment, training and development, product innovation and development, corporate social responsibility, cross-border insurance services and ESG sustainability. This is a testament to Sun Life's strong business operations, drive for innovation, and high-quality service standards across the Life is committed to a customer-centric approach and continuously innovates through digital transformation, striving to create a seamless one-stop digital customer journey. Receiving the "Digital Innovation – Excellence Award" and the "Online Platform – Excellence Award" further affirms Sun Life's strong capability to integrate digital innovation into the core of its business strategy. The digital platform "SunWallet" was also recognized for breaking geographical boundaries to provide Clients with a comprehensive range of features, including the ability to manage their policies anytime, its focus on product innovation and customer service, Sun Life has been honored with the "MPF Provider of the Year (Investment Sector) – Excellence Award," the "High Net Worth (Product) – Excellence Award" and the "Client Service – Outstanding Award." These awards underscore the company's commitment to fully meeting Clients' protection needs by offering flexible and high-quality MPF solutions alongside superior service Life engages with Clients through a wide variety of distribution channels, continually expanding its team of professional financial advisors and proactively offering training to enhance the Client experience. The company's outstanding performance this year has been widely acknowledged, as reflected by its receipt of the "Recruitment Program of the Year – Excellence Award", the "Training and Development Achievement (Agency Force) – Outstanding Award" and the "Broker Support – Outstanding Award"., said: "We are deeply honored to receive a record-breaking number of prestigious awards from Bloomberg Businessweek. These accolades are a testament to our relentless dedication and exceptional achievements across multiple fields. This year, we are particularly proud to receive the 'International Insurance Company of the Year – Excellence Award' for the first time, highlighting our team's impressive performance and inspiring us to pursue further innovation and excellence. Additionally, the 'Recruitment Program of the Year – Excellence Award' recognizes the importance of recruiting top talent for driving innovation and business growth. In 2024, our gross new recruits increased by 35%, leading the industry¹.""I sincerely thank our team for their collaborative efforts that have led to this remarkable success. Looking ahead, we will continue to enhance our client-oriented products and services, leverage digital technology to offer a more personalized experience, and help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives."Our awards received include:The Financial Institutions Awards 2025, organized by Bloomberg Businessweek/Chinese Edition, is among the most renowned annual industry events. Through a rigorous screening process, the awards recognize outstanding performance in the banking, insurance and investment/securities sectors over the past year. The awards aim to enhance industry standards, drive continuous development in the financial sector, and encourage the active nurturing of talent, thereby injecting new momentum into the Hong Kong financial #SunLife #彭博商業周刊 #金融機構 #保險 #強積金 #BloombergBusinessweek #FinancialInstitutions #insurance #MPF The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Sun Life Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of March 31, 2025, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.55 trillion. For more information, please visit Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF. Sun Life Financial Inc. is the holding company of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada. Sun Life Hong Kong Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada.
Zawya
24-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Sun Life celebrates 14 wins at Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institutions Awards 2025
Crowned prestigious 'International Insurance Company of the Year – Excellence Award' and 'MPF Provider of the Year (Investment Sector) – Excellence Award' for the first time HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 June 2025 - Sun Life once again demonstrated excellence at the Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institutions Awards 2025, winning 14 awards. Among these, the "International Insurance Company of the Year – Excellence Award" stands out as one of the most coveted accolades in the industry. This achievement marks a historic new high for Sun Life, highlighting its market leadership in the insurance sector and widespread industry recognition. Sun Life received seven Excellence Awards and seven Outstanding Awards, spanning multiple domains including digital innovation, talent recruitment, training and development, product innovation and development, corporate social responsibility, cross-border insurance services and ESG sustainability. This is a testament to Sun Life's strong business operations, drive for innovation, and high-quality service standards across the company. Recognition for Digital Innovation Achievement Sun Life is committed to a customer-centric approach and continuously innovates through digital transformation, striving to create a seamless one-stop digital customer journey. Receiving the "Digital Innovation – Excellence Award" and the "Online Platform – Excellence Award" further affirms Sun Life's strong capability to integrate digital innovation into the core of its business strategy. The digital platform "SunWallet" was also recognized for breaking geographical boundaries to provide Clients with a comprehensive range of features, including the ability to manage their policies anytime, anywhere. Products and Services Garner Multiple Awards Through its focus on product innovation and customer service, Sun Life has been honored with the "MPF Provider of the Year (Investment Sector) – Excellence Award," the "High Net Worth (Product) – Excellence Award" and the "Client Service – Outstanding Award." These awards underscore the company's commitment to fully meeting Clients' protection needs by offering flexible and high-quality MPF solutions alongside superior service standards. Sun Life engages with Clients through a wide variety of distribution channels, continually expanding its team of professional financial advisors and proactively offering training to enhance the Client experience. The company's outstanding performance this year has been widely acknowledged, as reflected by its receipt of the "Recruitment Program of the Year – Excellence Award", the "Training and Development Achievement (Agency Force) – Outstanding Award" and the "Broker Support – Outstanding Award". Mr. Clement Lam, Chief Executive Officer of Sun Life Hong Kong Limited, said: "We are deeply honored to receive a record-breaking number of prestigious awards from Bloomberg Businessweek. These accolades are a testament to our relentless dedication and exceptional achievements across multiple fields. This year, we are particularly proud to receive the 'International Insurance Company of the Year – Excellence Award' for the first time, highlighting our team's impressive performance and inspiring us to pursue further innovation and excellence. Additionally, the 'Recruitment Program of the Year – Excellence Award' recognizes the importance of recruiting top talent for driving innovation and business growth. In 2024, our gross new recruits increased by 35%, leading the industry¹." "I sincerely thank our team for their collaborative efforts that have led to this remarkable success. Looking ahead, we will continue to enhance our client-oriented products and services, leverage digital technology to offer a more personalized experience, and help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives." Our awards received include: Excellence Awards for International Insurance Company of the Year MPF Provider of the Year (Investment Sector) Recruitment Program of the Year ESG Sustainability of the Year High Net Worth (Product) Digital Innovation Online Platform Outstanding Awards for Digital Transformation Strategy Corporate Social Responsibility Training and Development Achievement (Agency Force) Integrated Marketing (Product) Broker Support Client Service Cross-border Insurance Services (Mainland to Hong Kong) The Financial Institutions Awards 2025, organized by Bloomberg Businessweek/Chinese Edition, is among the most renowned annual industry events. Through a rigorous screening process, the awards recognize outstanding performance in the banking, insurance and investment/securities sectors over the past year. The awards aim to enhance industry standards, drive continuous development in the financial sector, and encourage the active nurturing of talent, thereby injecting new momentum into the Hong Kong financial industry. ¹ Sun Life achieved the number one position in the insurance industry for new recruit growth percentage from Q4 2024 to Q2 2025. Hashtag: #SunLife #彭博商業周刊 #金融機構 #保險 #強積金 #BloombergBusinessweek #FinancialInstitutions #insurance #MPF The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Sun Life Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of March 31, 2025, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.55 trillion. For more information, please visit Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF. Sun Life Financial Inc. is the holding company of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada. Sun Life Hong Kong Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada. Sun Life Hong Kong
