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SINGAPORE , Nov. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amber DWM Holding Limited ("Amber DWM"), the holding entity of Amber Group's digital wealth management business, known as Amber Premium ("Amber Premium"), today announced that it has entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") with iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited ("iClick" or the "Listco") (NASDAQ: ICLK ) and Overlord Merger Sub Ltd. ("Merger Sub"), a Cayman Islands exempted company and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of the Listco. Under the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into Amber DWM, with Amber DWM continuing as the surviving entity and becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Listco (the "Merger"). Amber DWM's shareholders will exchange all of their issued and outstanding share capital for a mix of newly issued Class A and Class B ordinary shares of the Listco on the terms and conditions set forth therein in a transaction exempt from the registration requirements under the Securities Act of 1933. Wayne Huo , Chief Executive Officer and Director of Amber DWM , said: " We are thrilled to embark on this transformative journey with iClick. This merger represents a significant milestone, bringing together Amber Premium's expertise in digital wealth management and iClick's innovative marketing technology. Together, we aim to redefine the digital financial ecosystem, delivering unparalleled value to our clients and stakeholders. By bridging the worlds of blockchain, fintech and digital marketing, we are unlocking new opportunities to revolutionize how value is created and exchanged in the digital economy ." The transaction values Amber DWM at US$360 million and the Listco at US$40 million by equity value on a fully diluted basis (assuming completion of certain restructuring as set forth in the Merger Agreement). Upon closing of the Merger (the "Closing"), the Amber DWM shareholders and the Listco shareholders (including holders of ADSs) will own approximately 90% and 10%, respectively, of the outstanding shares of the combined company, or 97% and 3% voting power, respectively. The Merger Agreement also contemplates that, upon the Closing, the Listco will change its name to "Amber International Holding Limited" and adopt the tenth amended and restated memorandum and articles of association of the Listco, in each case immediately before the effective time of the Merger (the "Effective Time"), following which the authorized share capital of the Listco shall only consist of Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares (with different voting powers but equal economic rights), a par value of US$0.001 each. Please refer to the Merger Agreement filed as Exhibit 99.2 to the Form 6-K furnished by the Listco to the SEC on November 29, 2024 for more details. The Listco's board of directors (the "Board") approved the Merger Agreement and other transaction documents, including but not limited to the voting agreement entered into by and among certain shareholders of the Listco (who holds approximately 36% of the outstanding shares representing 71% voting power of the Listco as of the date of this press release), the Listco and Amber DWM (the "Voting Agreement") (collectively, the "Transaction Documents"), and the transactions contemplated thereunder (the "Transactions"), with the assistance of its financial and legal advisors. The Board also resolved to recommend that the Listco's shareholders vote to authorize and approve the Transaction Documents and the Transactions when they are submitted for shareholder approval. In connection with the Transaction, each of the shareholders of Amber DWM immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger is entering into a lock-up agreement with the Listco pursuant to which they have agreed not to transfer the shares received in consideration of the Merger for a period of 12 months following the Merger closing. The completion of the Transactions is subject to the satisfaction of closing conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, including, among other things, receipt of the Listco's shareholder approval and regulatory/stock exchange approvals (if applicable). The Merger Agreement provides for a long-stop date for any party to terminate the agreement if the Merger is not completed by June 30, 2025 . " This merger represents a transformative opportunity to broaden our business portfolio by integrating Amber Premium's state-of-the-art digital wealth management solutions. By uniting iClick's robust data analytic and enterprise software expertise with Amber Premium's advanced digital wealth management services, we aim to unblock synergies between traditional finance and the rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem, particularly benefitting corporate and high net worth individual clients ", said Mr. Jian Tang , Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of iClick . The foregoing description of the Merger Agreement and the Voting Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety to the full text of the Merger Agreement and the Voting Agreement, which are filed as Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3 to the Form 6-K furnished by the Listco to the SEC on 29, 2024, respectively. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is serving as U.S. legal counsel to Amber DWM. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is serving as U.S. legal counsel to iClick. About Amber Premium Amber Premium, the business brand behind Amber DWM Holding Limited, is a leading digital wealth management platform offering private banking-level solutions tailored for the dynamic crypto economy. Serving a premium clientele of esteemed institutions and qualified individuals, Amber Premium develops and supports innovative digital wealth management products. Its institutional-grade access and operations makes it the top choice for one-stop digital wealth management services, providing tailored, secure solutions that drive growth in the Web3 economy. About iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited Founded in 2009, iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited (NASDAQ: ICLK ) is a renowned online marketing and enterprise solutions provider in Asia . With its leading proprietary technologies, iClick's full suite of data-driven solutions helps brands drive significant business growth and profitability throughout the full consumer lifecycle. For more information, please visit https://ir.i-click.com . Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements." These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the pending transactions described herein, and the parties' perspectives and expectations, are forward-looking statements. The words "will," "expect," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "plan" and similar expressions indicate forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and shareholders and other potential investors must recognize that actual results may differ materially from the expectations as a result of a variety of factors. Such forward-looking statements are based upon management's current expectations and include known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are hard to predict or control, that may cause the actual results, performance, or plans to differ materially from any future results, performance or plans expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (i) risks related to the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the proposed transaction, including the risk that the transaction may not close due to one or more closing conditions to the transaction not being satisfied or waived; (ii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the applicable transaction agreements; (iii) the risk that there may be a material adverse change with respect to the financial position, performance, operations or prospects of the Listco, Amber DWM or the combined entity; (iv) risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction; (v) the risk that any announcements relating to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of the Listco's securities; (vi) the risk that the proposed transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability of Amber DWM or the combined entity to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with their suppliers and customers and on their operating results and businesses generally; (vii) any changes in the business or operating prospects of Amber DWM and the combined entity or their businesses; (viii) changes in applicable laws and regulations; and (ix) risks relating to Amber DWM's and the combined company's ability to enhance their services and products, execute their business strategy, expand their customer base and maintain stable relationship with their business partners. A further list and description of risks and uncertainties can be found in the proxy statement that will be filed with the SEC by the Listco in connection with the proposed transactions, and other documents that the parties may file or furnish with the SEC, which you are encouraged to read. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate only to the date they were made, and the Listco, Amber DWM and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made except as required by law or applicable regulation. No Offer or Solicitation This press release is not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the transactions described above and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities of Amber DWM, the Listco or the combined company, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom. Participants in the Solicitation The Listco, Amber DWM and their respective directors and executive officers may also be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of the Listco in connection with the proposed transaction. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers and information regarding their interests in the proposed transaction will be included in the proxy statement pertaining to the proposed transaction when it becomes available for the proposed transaction. Additional Information and Where to Find It The Listco will file with the SEC and mail to its shareholders a proxy statement in connection with the proposed transaction. Investors and securityholders are urged to read the proxy statement when it becomes available because it will contain important information regarding the proposed arrangement. You may access the proxy statement (when available) and other related documents filed by the Listco with the SEC at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov . You also may obtain the proxy statement (when it is available) and other documents filed by the Listco with the SEC relating to the proposed arrangement for free by accessing the Listco's website at ir.i-click.com. SOURCE Amber Group
By Ashley Erika O. Jose, Reporter LISTED airline companies are expected to deliver mixed results for 2024, primarily due to the anticipated recovery in the sector, which may be counterbalanced by the volatility of the airline industry, according to analysts. “Lots of factors influenced profitability, such as fuel costs, passengers, and competition. The third quarter is traditionally the weakest because of the typhoons and off-peak season. Hopefully, the fourth quarter sees a turnaround,” Luis A. Limlingan, head of sales at Regina Capital Development Corp., said in a Viber message on Sunday. For the third quarter, both listed airlines saw their third-quarter attributable net income decline. Cebu Air, Inc., the operator of Cebu Pacific, incurred an attributable net loss of P173.19 million from an attributable net income of P1.28 billion in the same period last year as higher expenses put pressure on the company’s profit for the period. PAL Holdings, Inc. saw its third-quarter attributable net income plunge to P789.79 million, more than fivefold lower than last year’s P4.28 billion due to lower passenger revenue during the period. “The first nine months for both airlines showed a mixed picture. Both experienced fluctuations in their quarterly revenues,” First Grade Finance, Inc. Managing Director Astro C. del Castillo said in a Viber message. The outlook remains cautiously optimistic for airline companies as the industry continues to face rising operating costs, increased competition, and fragile economic conditions, Mr. Del Castillo said. “The overall profitability of PAL and CEB will depend on how effectively they can manage these dynamics as they navigate through the final months of the year,” he said. For the flag carrier, PAL President and Chief Operating Officer Stanley K. Ng said the company is expecting to end the year with lower profit than last year. “Definitely lower than last year,” he told reporters on the sidelines of an event last week. For December, air passengers may see steady airfares after the Civil Aeronautics Board kept the fuel surcharge for December unchanged at Level 4, marking the third time this year the fuel surcharge was set at this level. Air passenger volume at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport continues to increase for the first nine months of the year after surpassing pre-pandemic levels, driven by growth in domestic travel, according to the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA). Data from MIAA showed that air passenger volume totaled 37.38 million for the nine months ending September, 10.7% higher than the 33.75 million in the comparable period last year and 4.2% higher than the 35.87 million in the January-to-September period in 2019. For Globalinks Securities and Stocks, Inc. Head of Sales Trading Toby Allan C. Arce, the profitability of airlines will be influenced by many factors. He said the potential drivers for growth will be the holiday and peak travel seasons and the expected recovery in tourism. “Any rebound in local and international travel demand can contribute significantly to earnings. Effective fuel-hedging strategies and operational efficiency improvements could offset revenue dips,” he said. Cebu Pacific, the budget carrier, is optimistic about its growth prospects for next year. The company anticipates that its recent route launches will begin to contribute positively, driven by its ongoing expansion plans. “We are quite positive for next year. We think the height of the leverage, the early investments in the aircraft are already done. It has made our capex (capital expenditure) heavy this year, but this is it, by next year, we will feel the contributions of these as the revenue grows,” Cebu Pacific Vice-President for Controllership and Investor Relations Trina E. 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A charge has been laid against a New Zealand citizen who allegedly travelled overseas to join a terrorist organisation . Mark John Taylor , also known as Mohammed Daniel, was charged under the Terrorism Suppression Act this morning. Charging documents filed in the Wellington District Court state he’s being accused of participating in a group in Syria, namely the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) between November 29, 2014 and December 24, 2018. It said he’s believed to have joined the groups “for the purpose of enhancing the ability of ISIL to carry out or participate in the carrying out of one or more terrorist acts, namely acts intended to cause in any one or more countries the death of or serious bodily injury to one or more persons, and carried out for the purpose of advancing an ideological, political or religious cause with the intention of inducing terror in a civilian population, knowing or being reckless whether ISIL is a designated terrorist identify.”Everybody was so scared In 1985, Singapore reported its first case of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. At that point in time, little was known about the virus or how to manage it. It was widely seen as a precursor to Aids and, without a cure, a certain death sentence. It did not help that it was spreading disproportionately among already marginalised groups: men who had sex with men, sex workers and drug users. In Singapore, as in many parts of the world, fear of contagion and the unknown led to widespread discrimination against and stigmatisation of people living with HIV (PLHIV). “There was no information, we didn’t know how it spread and everybody was so scared,” recalls retired Singaporean nurse Iris Verghese, 78, who counselled Singapore’s first HIV patient as a health adviser. Nurses and doctors were resigning because they were scared of getting infected, she says. Taxi drivers refused to ferry passengers to and from the old Communicable Disease Centre at Moulmein Road, where patients with HIV and Aids were treated. “In those days (the late 80s and 90s), people with HIV had a poor prognosis,” says Professor Roy Chan, the founding president of Action for Aids (Singapore), or AfA. Founded in 1988, the charity was the first support group for PLHIV in Singapore, advocating their welfare, rights and access to treatment. According to the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Health in July 2024, there have been 2,457 HIV-related deaths in Singapore since 1985. The few patients who survived those early years were the ones who managed to obtain the first generations of anti-HIV medication, and those with resilient immune systems. “They were the fortunate ones,” adds Prof Chan, a doctor specialising in skin diseases and sexually transmitted diseases. Fast forward four decades. While there is still no definitive cure for HIV, major medical advancements in antiretroviral therapy have revolutionised its management. In the US, more than 30 such types of medication have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Treatment can reduce the amount of virus so much that it is undetectable in blood tests. PLHIV with undetectable viral loads will not infect their sexual partners even if they have unprotected sex, and can have children without passing on the virus. Gone are the days when they needed up to 36 pills a day that caused severe side effects such as nausea, diarrhoea and insomnia. Today’s medication is more effective in suppressing the virus, can be delivered in just one or two pills a day and has fewer side effects, allowing patients a better quality of life. These developments mean HIV is no longer a death sentence, but a manageable chronic condition – one whose treatment has become more financially accessible as well. For decades, HIV patients in Singapore had to fork out more than $1,000 a month for patented drugs. “Due to the cost of the medication, quite a number (of patients) underwent suboptimal treatment – taking only part of the drug regimen, or taking the medication on and off to save money,” says Dr Ho Lai Peng, a medical social worker who has been working with PLHIV for 30 years. Even when treatment was available, she saw patients dying from HIV-related complications. In those days (the late 80s and 90s), people with HIV had a poor prognosis. Many turned to Thailand or India for generic antiretroviral medication, either travelling themselves or getting “couriers” to bring the medicine home. A month’s supply of generic medication cost just over $100, and was not always guaranteed. Deductions through MediSave to pay for some HIV antiretroviral medications were gradually increased over the years, from $200 a month in 1992 to the current limit of $550 a month today. The scope of coverage has also been enhanced to cover all HIV antiretroviral drugs registered in Singapore. Between 2006 and 2009, the cost of HIV medication here fell by about 10 per cent to 40 per cent, in line with global trends. Subsidies were also introduced. In 2010, the Government extended the use of MediFund to help needy Singaporeans pay for HIV treatment. In 2014, under the Medication Assistance Fund, subsidies of up to 75 per cent were given on a case-by-case basis to patients who required HIV antiretroviral drugs. In September 2020, after years of advocacy efforts, 16 antiretroviral drugs were included in MOH’s list of subsidised drugs. This meant that Singaporeans and permanent residents can get between 50 per cent and 75 per cent subsidies for their HIV prescriptions. “Now, patients on initial HIV medications pay between $100 and $200 after subsidies. They can also use their MediSave to pay for the medication,” says Dr Ho. Despite these positive breakthroughs, social stigma and misunderstandings about the virus remain a big challenge for PLHIV, and most choose to keep their condition secret. Of the eight individuals living with HIV whom The Straits Times spoke to, only one is publicly living with it. Two of them, who shared their stories with ST back in 2008 and 2011, say that despite growing awareness that has improved things since, they still live with the fear that their identities will be exposed. From the shock of diagnosis to managing the virus, and their hopes for a more inclusive future, here are their stories. ‘We are as special as you are’ Mr Calvin Tan, 28, recalls when he told his mother he was gay. He was 15 years old. Her response was curt: “Continue this lifestyle, and you’re going to get Aids.” “That will never happen to me,” he replied. By the time he was 19, he was regularly engaging in unprotected sex and having one-night stands with strangers. Looking back, he says this was coping behaviour, as he was confused about his sexuality. “As a gay boy whose likelihood of impregnating females was zero, and who was indifferent about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), I thought I had a free pass when it came to consequences,” says Mr Tan, who was then a student in Singapore Polytechnic. In March 2015, he found himself bedridden for a month, battling a high fever. He connected the dots, thinking that he might have caught an STD. When his fever subsided, he decided to go to AfA’s anonymous test clinic. There, preliminary results of an HIV test indicated he could be infected. “I felt like the world just stopped,” recalls Mr Tan. It would take two more weeks for the diagnosis to be confirmed. Without an income, he questioned how he would afford treatment. Should he tell his family and friends? Would he even be able to find a job with his diagnosis? “I remember feeling that I had let myself down, because it was something that could have been prevented,” he adds. He decided to keep his diagnosis from his family. His medication cost $600 a month, but as a student, he was able to apply for financial assistance under MediFund and had to pay only $60. He received a weekly allowance of $100 then. “I set the money aside once I got my pocket money. Even in months when it was tight, I just had to find the money for the medication,” he says. That period felt extremely isolating for him. Even though he had the phone number of an AfA staff member, he did not confide in anyone. “I had no one I felt I could trust to talk to. I told myself that this happened because of my decision. So I didn’t really contact anyone, I just kept my thoughts to myself.” A few months after he got his diagnosis, he chanced upon an advertisement for a campaign called Paint The Town Red. It was a final-year project by a group of university students who wanted to spread awareness about HIV. “Though I had yet to fully process my condition, I felt this pull to reach out and share my story,” he says. Sharing his story with the students lifted a weight off his chest. It was the first time he had told anyone other than his doctor that he had HIV. He found it cathartic. After that, he looked online and asked around the AfA network for closed-door sharing sessions for PLHIV. There, he started sharing his story with more people. Thanks to antiretroviral medication, Mr Tan has been able to live a more or less normal life for the past nine years. He takes a pill called Triumeq, which used to cost him around $600 a month. Thanks to subsidies, it now costs him $200 a month. His viral load is so low that a standard lab test cannot detect it. “Whenever it is time for my daily medication, I open my pill case, take a second to look at it, and remind myself that I am taking charge and care of my own health. It’s a daily affirmation that I’ve followed since day one, and it has helped me tremendously.” While medication kept the virus in check, he still struggled initially with how to break the news to those closest to him. It took him a year to tell his close friends, and another year before he told his family. He braced himself for a negative reaction when telling a school friend, but was taken aback when she reacted with a mix of surprise and concern about his well-being. “I guess for her, to see someone of a friendly disposition go through an ordeal all by himself was worrying. Shortly after, I selectively shared my diagnosis with acquaintances. I began to need some support – some validation that I deserved to be around, to live on this earth.” He decided to tell his parents when he found out he was exempted from national service, as he did not want them to learn about his HIV status from the exemption letter that would be sent to their home. He told his father first. “I was already prepared for him to scream the words ‘get out of my house’. What surprised me was how knowledgeable my father was about it. For one thing, he knew that with treatment, the virus could be kept in check.” He told his mother a few months later. “She was devastated by the news, as she thought I was going to die. Then came the ‘I told you so’ and the ‘I knew your lifestyle was going to kill you’ remarks.” He decided to bring his mother along for a doctor’s appointment to assuage her fears. As his doctor began talking to her about HIV, and how he had been diligent with his treatment, she said: “Thank you so much for taking such good care of my son.” From the cost of treatment to the lack of awareness surrounding how HIV is transmitted, today’s PLHIV still face many challenges, says Mr Tan. “A routine check-up costs around $200, and a working adult can afford that, but what about those who aren’t working? Those in the army can’t. Students can’t.” He adds that many PLHIV do not disclose their status to their family members. This means some are unable to get the necessary documents to apply for assistance under MediFund. “I wanted things to change. I had to suffer through my diagnosis alone because I was ashamed of myself.” In 2018, he decided to do an interview with media outlet Mothership, which ran his name and photo. He wanted to put a human face to HIV while sharing what the journey is like for PLHIV, from the point of diagnosis to daily routines. “If even my parents, who are of the older generation, can accept my condition, maybe society no longer sees HIV as a stain. Maybe all my worries were unfounded,” he reasoned then. He adds: “Medical advancements today have allowed us to live longer and healthier lives, so it would be great to be seen as human too.” We are as special as you are. It has been six years since Mr Tan started being publicly open with his diagnosis. He has noticed less stigma around PLHIV in recent years, along with greater understanding of how the virus is transmitted. Previously, his sexual partners often ended things as soon as he revealed his status, reacting with visible discomfort, while some friends distanced themselves. In recent years, new partners he meets have been more understanding, asking about his experiences. They are also aware of the fact that he would not transmit the virus to them, even without the use of a condom. “However, we are still treated differently,” he says. Today, Mr Tan is one of just six openly HIV-positive individuals who have become AfA ambassadors, out of the 7,083 PLHIV recorded here at the end of 2023. Since 2018, he has been working full time in AfA’s outreach programmes department, and is currently a programme executive. He helps to plan HIV prevention and safer sex programmes for marginalised communities. A person’s health is their private responsibility, and it is their choice how much and whom they want to share their health condition with, so being an ambassador is not for everyone, Mr Tan adds. After his interview with Mothership was published, he was targeted by an anti-LGBT group and criticised for “wasting taxpayers’ money”. Online trolls have sent him hate messages through his social media profiles. “You slot yourself into a position that greys in between being human proof of modern medicine and being an attention seeker for validation. You get recognised by people you don’t know. Your friends and loved ones become targets of serophobia,” he says, referring to an extreme or irrational fear of people living with HIV. ‘I can manage it alone’ In October 2023, Cherry (not her real name) found herself suddenly losing a lot of weight. Within a month, she became a gaunt 55kg from her usual, slightly plump 68kg. She also started shedding hair in clumps. “I was thinking: ‘What the hell is it? Old age or what?’ I couldn’t understand what was happening. I was eating normally,” says the manager, who is in her early 50s. She declined to disclose what industry she is in. She went to see a doctor, did a full medical check-up, had scans from head to toe and even saw a specialist. Nobody could tell her what was wrong with her. At a doctor’s suggestion, she went for an anonymous HIV test. She was shocked when the results came back positive. Her last relationship, which lasted six months, had ended more than 10 years ago. “I didn’t know he was HIV-positive, I also did not check. I haven’t had sex with anyone since then,” Cherry says. The virus had remained undetected even though she went for regular health check-ups. “I was very normal, you know? I was like, going around the world. I was doing my work, I worked long hours, and I exercised every day. I never had any serious illness, I was in perfect health.” Everything felt like a blur in the wake of the discovery. But she recalls a doctor giving her some hope: The condition was treatable, medical advancements were on her side, and she could likely have a normal lifespan. “I had heard so many scary stories of people, including famous singers, dying... After much education from the hospital and the doctors, I realised that it is actually a treatable condition.” The doctor prescribed her Triumeq, which she needs to take at a specific time once a day. “After one week on medication, suddenly, it was like the whole world became a rainbow. I felt so different. There were no side effects for me,” she says. Thanks to the medication, her immune system bounced back – before she was diagnosed, she often caught Covid-19, sometimes even monthly. Her HIV viral load is undetectable. “The medication is really very wonderful, it’s like a miracle drug,” she says. Cherry, who lives alone, barely even took any time off from work. She takes just a few hours off to go for a check-up every few months. In the year since, she has gained back the weight she lost, and her CD4 count has improved. HIV attacks white blood cells called CD4, reducing the body’s ability to fight infections. A low number of CD4 cells indicates a weakened immune system. Aside from her doctors and her medical social worker, she has not told anyone about her diagnosis, including her elderly parents and brother. “I don’t think I will tell anybody,” she says, wanting to avoid gossip and questions about how she got infected, as well as making people apprehensive about being around her due to their misconceptions. I think I can manage it alone, you know? AfA’s Prof Chan says that even now, recently diagnosed PLHIV are still hesitant to openly reveal their HIV status to friends and family. “They don’t want to be discriminated against at home, in the community and at work. They are afraid to lose their social support network,” he says. “Generally speaking, the younger generation of PLHIV is less frightened to come out to their families and friends, and even to the public. We have several who have become the faces of HIV in Singapore. “While it can be very empowering, it does take a lot of courage for anyone to do that.” ‘Why tell people? It’s nothing to be proud of’ Nestled in a quiet corner of Thomson is a residence with a spacious garden in the back. Here, the Catholic Aids Response Effort (Care) charity – a member of Catholic social organisation Caritas Singapore – operates a shelter for homeless PLHIV, and has provided a safe haven for more than 100 men since 2002. The shelter can house up to 20 people at a time. Paul (not his real name) is one of 11 current residents there. A slight man with a buzz cut, the 68-year-old has lived with HIV for more than half his life. When he was in his 20s, he worked odd jobs – such as at a petrol kiosk and as a painter – and never stayed in one job for more than a few months. “I was a womaniser. When I was young, all I thought about was partying and clubbing. Carefree life lah, that time,” he says. One day in the late 1980s, he suddenly fell sick with a high fever. Rashes developed all over his body and spread rapidly. He went to a clinic and then to a hospital, where he had a blood test. A few days later, he was asked to return to the hospital. “Before he told me the results, the doctor said, ‘You must be mentally prepared.’ Why? Why must I be mentally prepared?” Paul says, recalling his reaction. “Then, he told me I was HIV-positive.” At that point, he had heard of the virus, but it had never crossed his mind that he would get it. For about a week, he could not eat or sleep. He heard there was no cure for HIV, and thought about dying by suicide. Then, a counsellor from the hospital told him there was medication he could take to prolong his life and manage the condition, and he was not doomed. But the medicine was expensive, as there were no subsidies then, and cost Paul up to $500 here. “I had to buy it from Thailand,” he says. Both his parents, first-generation migrants from China, had died before his diagnosis. He has some living relatives here, but has since lost contact with them. “Actually, we were very close, but I don’t want to let them know all this.” Younger people who were more recently diagnosed with HIV may be more open about their status, but he prefers to keep his a secret. In all his decades living with HIV, he has told only two close friends. This thing, why would I tell people? It’s nothing to be proud of. In 2004, he was unemployed and did not have a place to stay. His social worker referred him to Care, where he has lived since. For the past two years, he has been working as a cleaner. He takes Dovato, a fixed-dose combination antiretroviral medication, which he gets from a Singapore hospital. It costs him about $250 a month after subsidies, paid with his MediSave and around $50 out of pocket. He gets along well with the other residents and sometimes joins outings organised by the shelter. Aside from providing a roof over their heads for as long as they need, the shelter takes care of residents’ food and clothing, monitors their medical appointments, and helps them find employment. When a resident is mentally and financially able to, the shelter works with him to find a permanent housing solution. “We journey with them in what you might think are simple ways: buying them their favourite food, talking to them, listening to their stories without judgment, treating them like a friend,” says Miss Jacinta Rajoo, 58, secretary of Care. She has been volunteering with the Catholic organisation since 2004, and served two terms as president. “The biggest need in the 80s and 90s was to make sure that people were not dying on the streets,” says Miss Rajoo, adding that the shelter used to house more residents with late-stage HIV infection and Aids, and took care of them until they died. “Back then, anything to do with HIV was taboo. It was something that came with judgment. It was almost like saying, ‘Well, you caused this, and now you’re on your own.’ “You could lose your friends, your family, your home, your job and your health in an instant. Especially in Singapore, where we live in close quarters and people get worried. You may then be out of a home,” she says. Over time, Care evolved from being just a shelter and now offers a more comprehensive range of services and support for PLHIV. The Dum Spiro Spero “While I Breathe, I Hope” programme, for example, encourages residents to appreciate the joy of work, handmaking items like candles using recycled wax and rosaries for sale. Being in an environment where they feel accepted and have a sense of belonging has helped residents improve their overall health, adds Miss Rajoo. Are you living happily? In January 2016, Emerson and his Taiwanese boyfriend of two years, Lance (not their real names), celebrated New Year’s Day together in Taipei, before he flew back to Singapore. In March, Emerson received a call from his boyfriend. He was in hospital, bedridden. He had advanced HIV infection, as well as tuberculosis, pneumonia and syphilis. He urged Emerson to get tested too. “So many things were going through my mind. I picked up the courage to go to the Action for Aids evening clinic to get tested,” says the 51-year-old graphic designer. His worst fears came true. The clinic manager said he had tested positive for HIV, but needed another test to confirm it. “I couldn’t even cry,” he says, recalling his state of mind at the time. “So what am I supposed to do next? What do I have to plan for? Do I have to make a doctor’s appointment?” While Emerson went for health check-ups and started getting treatment for himself, his boyfriend appeared to be getting better. But things took a turn when Lance developed an opportunistic infection in hospital. HIV attacks the immune system as it progresses, and patients become vulnerable to infections that can normally be fought off by a healthy immune system. Within weeks, he was dead. “His death really shocked me,” says Emerson, who flew to Taiwan in April 2016 to attend his boyfriend’s funeral. “I couldn’t tell his parents who I was. My emotions didn’t hit me until I got to the columbarium. I just started crying.” For about a year after that, Emerson was in so much grief that he isolated himself. Finally, a friend on Facebook who was also a PLHIV messaged him, encouraging him to join a support group. His friend told him that what he needed most was emotional support to prevent him from spiralling. Emerson is now a regular in AfA’s peer support group, as well as a volunteer. Every week, he visits popular night spots frequented by gay men to spread awareness about HIV prevention and encourage people to go for regular testing. He tells them: “If you step up and take the test, you won’t be left behind. And you get all the necessary help. You need to make the first move.” Emerson has been living with HIV for eight years, and sees a doctor every seven months. Since 2023, he has been taking a combination of Lamivudine and Dolutegravir, two of the 16 antiretroviral drugs that were added to MOH’s list of subsidised HIV medication in September 2020. He now pays half of the $453.70 he used to fork out, and pays for the medicine using his MediSave. Since his diagnosis, he has become very attuned to his body’s signals, especially when he is about to fall sick. He wears a mask as often as he can, especially when commuting on public transport or when in crowded, confined spaces. He has not told his mother, whom he lives with, about his sexual orientation or his diagnosis. “Maybe one day she will question me about why I am always at the hospital,” he adds with a laugh. At work, however, he is much more open. His boss and colleagues know about his HIV status and have been supportive and caring, even reminding him not to overwork himself. However, he suspects that his boss still has misconceptions about HIV transmission. Sometimes when we dine together, if there is no common cutlery, he will ask for it. It’s very subtle, and it could be a hygiene thing, so I don’t really take offence. Although he does not wear his sexual orientation or his HIV status on his sleeve, he feels it “becomes very clear that I am a PLHIV” from what he shares on social media. “I want to share certain things, like about the U=U campaign,” he says, referring to the Undetectable = Untransmittable global health campaign. The community-led movement, started in 2016 by Mr Bruce Richman, the founder of the non-profit Prevention Access Campaign, aims to spread the message that people with HIV cannot pass the virus through sex if they are on treatment and have an undetectable viral load. “While it is a clinical fact, it is still very hard for most people to digest,” says Emerson, who finds U=U empowering, as it means that PLHIV can be seen and treated normally and have a clear conscience. Previously, PLHIV here were legally required to disclose the risk of contracting the virus to their sexual partners, irrespective of whether they were on optimal treatment or if they used condoms. Those who failed to do so could be fined up to $50,000 and jailed for up to 10 years, or both. This is no longer the case, following the amendment of the Infectious Diseases Act in March 2024. PLHIV who are on effective anti-HIV treatment and have documented undetectable viral loads for at least six months need not disclose their HIV status to their sexual partners. AfA’s Prof Chan says the legal reform had been “a long time coming”. “It has been shown conclusively that people with an undetectable viral load in the blood cannot infect their sexual partners. I think the law was counterproductive. It discouraged some from wanting to know their HIV status, as it could be and was used against people who did not disclose their HIV status to their sexual partners.” Emerson feels that many people, while well-meaning, can be patronising in daily conversations with PLHIV, “interrogating” them about whether they have taken their medication or are keeping up with their doctor appointments. That, he says, is a given. Instead, he wishes people would ask him: “Are you living well? Are you living happily?” ‘What really threatened my life wasn’t HIV, but my mental health’ For a month, she contended with fever, flu-like symptoms, and a rash that looked like a severe allergic reaction. Sarah (not her real name) dismissed this at first, as she was often sickly. But when the symptoms did not fade, she saw a doctor, who immediately advised her to go to the hospital. It was 2021, when the Covid-19 pandemic was at its peak. The hospital staff kept swabbing her, and she kept testing negative for Covid. “It didn’t occur to the doctors and nurses that it could be HIV,” says the 29-year-old, who currently works in the social services sector. She was sent to the National Centre for Infectious Diseases for more comprehensive tests, and the results showed that she was HIV-positive. She took it well at first, nodding and smiling while the doctor explained what the diagnosis meant. Later that day, however, she had a psychological breakdown that lasted for two days. Time ground to a stop for her, and words on her phone seemed to float, disconnecting her from reality. “I didn’t realise how much of a shock it was to my system. I couldn’t process it.” The hospital asked her if she knew who infected her. After contacting her exes and past sexual partners so that they would get checked and not risk infecting their current partners, she found out who passed the virus to her. “It was actually from a non-consensual sexual experience.” She and her colleagues had gone to a party to celebrate her birthday a year prior, only for a more senior colleague to take advantage of her. “I was drunk, and I don’t remember if I said yes or no,” she says. After her diagnosis, she was warded for about a month. Her CD4 count was found to be dangerously low, indicating that her immune system was severely weakened. Sarah was prescribed a pill to take every day. For the first two months, the medication gave her terrible side effects – nausea, rashes and hair loss. But after some trial and error, like taking her medication at night instead of in the morning, and switching to medicine that gave her fewer side effects, she has found it much easier to manage the virus. “I think what really threatened my life wasn’t HIV itself, but my mental health after that,” she says. For the first year, she struggled with significant self-stigma, which contributed to depression and mental health struggles. At her lowest point, she almost attempted suicide. She had been working in hospitality for three years, but was told she could no longer continue in her role – due to concerns that she might have to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation while on the job – and was offered a different position instead. I lost a job that was a very big part of my identity. After leaving the hospitality industry in 2021, Sarah pivoted to the social services sector, focusing on mental health. When she attended support group meetings for PLHIV, she found that she was the only young female. “I felt very dismissed. When we shared our stories of how we got it, I felt others couldn’t really empathise,” she says. In the three years since her diagnosis, Sarah has told the people in her immediate circle – family, close friends and trusted colleagues. She credits her family and friends for supporting her and helping her overcome her mental health struggles. She also reconnected with her faith by going to church. What also really helped her, she recalls, was a doctor telling her: “If I could choose between diabetes, cancer or HIV, hands down I would choose HIV”, because among the chronic conditions, the virus was considerably easier to manage, and she is unlikely to die from HIV-related complications. “As you can see, I’m very good now, lah. Two years ago, I could not have imagined where I am now,” she says. “I’m very blessed. The people who are in my life are amazing.” She has been in a relationship for two years, but had to take a leap of faith in telling her now boyfriend about her HIV status before they made their relationship official. “I was like, ‘Okay, there’s something you need to know. You go and think about it and consider whether you are okay with it.’ His only concern was, ‘Will you die early? Because I want to live a long life with you,” she says, smiling at her boyfriend seated next to her during this interview. “Honestly, when this happened to me, I was forced to change and grow and adapt. I think I’m prouder of who I am now than the person I was before it happened to me.” There are many things Sarah is thankful for today, but her one regret is not doing more for herself after getting sexually assaulted. She did not know then about post-exposure prophylaxis, a type of medicine that can be taken within 72 hours after possible exposure to HIV to prevent transmission. “It’s difficult for sexual assault victims. You want to pretend it didn’t happen, so you wouldn’t think to get preventive medication. Like, I don’t get pregnant, very happy already! “If I ever have the guts to actually be an ambassador for PLHIV, then yeah, I think that’s something I want to push for,” she says. ‘I have nothing else to hide’ His 20s and 30s were a hedonistic ride of drugs and unprotected sex, but the consequences caught up with him. “With that kind of lifestyle I lived, it was just a matter of time,” says Christopher (not his real name), now 52. He was diagnosed with HIV in 2010, after feeling unwell for about a month. “I had no appetite, I was losing weight, I was having diarrhoea and coughing my lungs out. I wasn’t functioning any more,” says Christopher, who was working up to 12 hours a day in retail then. He saw a general practitioner, who conducted a blood test. When he came back for the results, the doctor told him he was HIV-positive and that he had to be immediately admitted into the Communicable Disease Centre. “When he told me that, I was like, okay, I’m going to die,” he says. At that point, he had been in a 10-year-long relationship. “He was fine, I was fine, so we didn’t do regular checks.” His then partner also tested positive for HIV. They are no longer together. Ironically, Christopher had been a volunteer with AfA since 1989, but it had not occurred to him to get himself tested. He was hospitalised for three months and received antiretroviral therapy, but remained in denial about the severity of his HIV diagnosis. For the first few weeks, he refused to take the medication, instead slipping the pills into the pockets of his patient pyjamas. “The nurses found all the medication in my pocket and told my sister. I told my sister I had a difficult time swallowing the pills,” he says. He refused to talk to any of the doctors or volunteers. Fortunately, he met a doctor who was patient and sat in his room with him until he decided to open up. To this day, she is still his doctor. He recovered after taking his medication, and was discharged after three months. Eventually, his viral load fell to the point where it was undetectable, and he regained the weight he lost. His health woes, however, were not over. In 2018, he was diagnosed with stage 1 lymphoma. “When I got my cancer diagnosis, I was in my late 40s. It was stage 1, so it was still quite okay, very isolated,” he says. After several rounds of chemotherapy, Christopher is currently in remission. He is currently working as a volunteer manager at a mental health charity, a job he got through the Yellow Ribbon Project. He is also pursuing a degree in counselling. Most of the people in his life – including his younger sister, nephews, father, colleagues and friends – know about his HIV status. However, his elderly mother is still in the dark. Christopher is unsure how she would react, and feels that it is better not to burden her with this information. Jovial and candid, he shares openly with others in the PLHIV community and members of his church about his past – from his HIV diagnosis and cancer to his year-long incarceration at a drug rehabilitation centre in 2020 after he was caught doing methamphetamine. He says he became more relaxed once he was no longer hiding his sexual orientation, his HIV status and his past drug abuse. The more I had to hide, the more I wanted to do drugs. Now, he is an open book. “I have nothing else to hide.” He often reminds others that just because they are not currently infected with HIV, it does not mean that they should continue risky sexual behaviour. “You don’t get flu now, doesn’t mean you don’t get flu later, right?” While he empathises with PLHIV who are afraid to reveal their status and seek support, he says it is important that they seek help. “For example, you have diabetes, but you cannot tell anyone. What happens if you miss an insulin shot and crash? Imagine if nobody knows what you're going through – how do people help you?” ‘I’ve lived through it all’ There are many ways to tell that Mark (not his real name) is “more of a feeler than a thinker”, as he describes himself. He pauses between words to process his emotions. He is acutely aware of the needs of those around him. When someone in the room is seized by a coughing fit, he immediately offers the person some lozenges. Being HIV-positive and having two stints in jail for drug use and trafficking have heightened his sensitivity to others, possibly stemming from his own fear of being judged. Mark, who is in his mid-60s, was first interviewed by The Straits Times in 2008 – a year that saw a record high in HIV diagnoses, driven partly by more people stepping forward to get tested. In the same year, there was a surge in HIV cases among gay men, too, showing how the virus has disproportionately affected homosexual individuals like himself. Mark was diagnosed in 2001 after being advised to do an HIV test while checking if he had contracted syphilis from his former partner. Asked how he has been since, he pauses again before replying: “Not as bad as before.” Still, in today’s society, you can’t openly say that you are HIV-positive. His words, seemingly simple and matter-of-fact, carry the weight of the harsh realities he has endured: discrimination, costly treatment and losing peers who could not afford medication. Some incidents linger sharply in his memory, like how his sister-in-law quietly separated his cutlery from the rest of the family when he returned home after his first release from jail. “I felt very sad at that point,” Mark says. He also remains scarred to this day by an incident in 2008, when he visited a polyclinic for a tooth extraction. He says it was clear to him that the dentist’s attitude changed when she saw he was HIV-positive on his referral letter. “She sent me for an X-ray and told me to come back six months later,” Mark recalls, adding that he inferred the dentist did this knowing she would be rotated out by then and not have to treat him. This was despite him having a stable undetectable HIV viral load, which made him non-infectious. As his pain was unbearable, a friend took him to a private clinic, where he did not have to declare his HIV status. He was so anxious about encountering the same treatment again in a recent dental appointment that he needed reassurance from his medical social worker. In the end, his worries proved unfounded. Prison brought its own form of trauma. Mark befriended other inmates who also had HIV and remembers witnessing the rapid decline of their health as they could not afford treatment. Back then, the cheaper generic drugs were not allowed in prison due to patent restrictions, which meant many inmates with HIV could not afford life-saving treatment. Mark considers himself fortunate that he did not require medication in the early years after his diagnosis, as his CD4 cell count was normal. He started medication only in the 2010s. He is grateful for support from those closest to him, including his sister, who offered him a job to keep him close and ensure he does not “fall apart”. His mother was also a pillar of comfort, and they were very close until her passing just a few months ago. His family, including his grown nephews and nieces, knows about his condition, and they share a warm, affectionate relationship. He says losing track of time while in jail has left him feeling as though he is still in his 40s. Pausing again to gather his thoughts, Mark adds that he has “lived through it all”, and life has been anything but easy. But he is sensitised to feelings of judgment from others. For instance, he decided to cut ties with some of his pre-university classmates – who remain unaware that he has HIV and has served time in prison for drug offences – after they met up once. “They have not been in your life journey, so they are not here to care,” he reasons. “When you come to this age – 60 plus – they just want to know what you have achieved. If you tell them what has happened to you, they will leave. So, what’s the point?” Living with HIV since birth Vanessa (not her real name) has lived with HIV her whole life. She was infected in the womb of her mother, an Indonesian who contracted HIV from contaminated needles while seeking fertility treatment in Batam. Her mother found out they had the virus only when Vanessa was three. Much has changed since Vanessa shared her story with ST as a 10-year-old in 2011. She no longer keeps a diary in which she professes her love for “everything in Old Chang Kee”. She did not become a lawyer or work in fashion, as she had dreamed of then. Now, 13 years on, she is confident, mature and works in the creative industry. She wants to be financially stable so she can take her parents on holidays overseas. Beneath these layers of self-assurance, Vanessa still harbours the same secret that she has since she was four, when her parents told her about her condition. “I have never told anyone about my HIV status,” she says frankly. “I live just like a normal person.” If you see me on the street, you wouldn’t think I am HIV-positive, right? She longs to confide in her best friend. “There are moments when I feel I have been through so much with this friend, maybe I should tell her. “But I will pull myself back and wonder: Can we still enjoy the same friendship? Will she distance herself or treat me differently once she knows?” While Vanessa’s condition is under control, she fears others would not understand. “When you declare, you cannot add that you are stable, with an undetectable viral load,” she says. Vanessa has been receiving treatment since she was three. “People won’t focus on that. They will choose to see that I am an HIV patient.” While she channels her energy into building a career and enjoys the freedom of young adulthood, she keeps the idea of dating, marriage and children at an arm’s length. Fear, she admits, is a large part of her hesitation. “If I ever have a partner, when will I tell him about my condition? Do I say it at the start and risk him walking away immediately? Or wait until things are serious, and then he may feel I have lied to him all along?” She adds: “There is no right time to say it, and I can never be sure if he is the right person to understand.” Vanessa believes people today are much more informed about HIV compared to the past, when the condition was mostly feared and misunderstood. But she remains deeply uncertain about whether others will receive her normally if she were to disclose her HIV status. Because of this, she would rather keep it a secret. Nonetheless, she hopes that she can eventually live openly with her condition. “I am not ready now, but maybe one day, if I know living with HIV won’t change the life I have built, I will tell my friends, ‘Look, we have been close for years – sharing meals and travelling together – but nothing happened to you.’” Dr Ho, the medical social worker, notes there is some progress towards acceptance of people with HIV. “As people with HIV live longer with better health outcomes, we hope for greater acceptance towards people with HIV in Singapore so that having HIV becomes a non-issue, like the way people share that they have diabetes.”Avior Wealth Management LLC Sells 4,662 Shares of CVS Health Co. (NYSE:CVS)
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Elias Wondimu On Nov. 25, Band Aid released the “ultimate remix” of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?,” the rock charity single from 40 years ago that, in addition to whatever good it has done, also broadcasts a narrative that undermines an entire continent’s dignity and agency. The recording has raised millions for humanitarian aid but has also furthered misrepresentations that have long justified treating Africa as a blank slate for Western intervention. In 1984, Bob Geldof, then the lead singer for the Boomtown Rats, brought together a supergroup of British and Irish rock stars to perform “Do They Know It’s Christmas?,” a song he co-wrote after seeing BBC reports of widespread famine in Ethiopia. The lyrics are a pop-song paean to colonialism, reminiscent of Hegel’s 19th century thinking when he dismissed Africa as “unhistorical, undeveloped” and “devoid of morality, religions and political constitution.” Lines such as “Where nothing ever grows / No rain nor rivers flow” and “Well tonight, thank God it’s them instead of you” painted Ethiopia as helpless, barren and dependent on Western salvation. In 1984, the song, accompanied by wrenching famine images, simplified a complex crisis, reducing the nation’s historical, cultural and religious identity to a caricature of despair for Western audiences. The Ethiopian famine of 1984 was far from a straightforward natural disaster. It was exacerbated by the civil war between Ethiopia’s Soviet-aligned Derg regime and insurgent groups such as the Tigrayan People’s Liberation Front supported by Western nations. Cold War geopolitics turned the famine into a proxy battleground, with the U.S. and U.K. providing both famine relief and covert support to insurgents seeking to weaken the Derg. The original Band Aid release set a record for Christmas sales in the U.K., and eight months later, Geldof organized Live Aid, a televised concert that attracted more than a billion viewers in more than 100 countries, or roughly a third of humanity. Broadcast over 16 hours from Wembley Stadium in London and John F. Kennedy Stadium (since demolished) in Philadelphia, it was a landmark cultural event featuring performances by David Bowie, Madonna, Paul McCartney and dozens more, and was attended by British royalty, including Princess Diana. The spectacle raised an astonishing $50 million in pledges, alongside additional revenue from sold-out merchandise. It was hailed as the pinnacle of humanitarian success. However, behind the euphoric Live Aid headlines lay dark questions. In a memoir, Fikre Selassie Wogderess, Ethiopia’s prime minister from 1987 to 1989, said only $20 million worth of aid actually reached the country in the mid-’80s. Reports — denied by Geldof and, in one instance, retracted by the BBC — have suggested that some of the funds could have landed in rebel hands. Since 1985, the Band Aid Charitable Trust is estimated to have raised more than $178 million for African relief, but the broader context cannot be ignored. Beyond the famine, the West’s involvement in Ethiopia turned into overt political meddling. In 1991, during the fall of the Derg, the U.K. and U.S. orchestrated a peace conference in London that enabled the TPLF to rise to power. This minority-led government ruled Ethiopia for 27 years, exacerbating ethnic tensions and sowing the seeds of instability that continue to plague the nation. The parallels with the Berlin Conference of 1884 — 2024 marks its 140th anniversary — where European powers divided Africa for their gain, are striking. Both events reveal a pattern of external forces imposing political structures on Africa to serve their interests, heedless of the continent’s complex histories and diverse peoples. Band Aid’s long-term impact on Africa’s image is equally troubling. The branding of Ethiopia — and by extension, Africa — as a monolithic land of suffering has been repeated through the years with revivals of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?,” including Band Aid II in 1989, Band Aid 20 in 2004, Band Aid 30 in 2014 and now Band Aid 40, shaping how the world sees and engages with Africa, and no doubt influencing investment, collaboration and policy decisions. The lyrics have been edited in response to critics calling the song demeaning and rife with colonial tropes, but it remains a self-congratulatory and tone-deaf exercise. A majority of Ethiopians are Christians; the country adopted Christianity as early as the 4th century AD. Ethiopians knew it was Christmas in the winter of 1984, and they know it now — despite the song’s patronizing question. And Ethiopia continues to be misrepresented in the Western imagination. Far from being a helpless land, it is the cradle of human civilization with a legacy as a leader in Africa’s fight against colonialism. Although the country in 2024 is no utopia — its challenges are real — it has survived a century of external interference and internal struggles. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed responded succinctly to the 2024 Band Aid remix: “A good cause that has not evolved with the times might end up doing more harm than good.” Elias Wondimu divides his time between Ethiopia and Los Angeles. 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Steel For Marine Engineering Market Driven by Demand for Immersive Technologies Across Industries 11-23-2024 12:19 AM CET | Advertising, Media Consulting, Marketing Research Press release from: Verified Industry Insights Steel For Marine Engineering Market Global Steel For Marine Engineering Market Impact of AI and Automation The steel for marine engineering market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the expanding global maritime industry and increasing investments in shipbuilding and offshore infrastructure. The rising demand for durable, corrosion-resistant materials in harsh marine environments is propelling the adoption of specialized marine-grade steel. Innovations in high-strength and lightweight steel alloys are enhancing vessel performance and fuel efficiency, aligning with the industry's sustainability goals. Growth in international trade and marine transportation, coupled with the expansion of offshore oil and gas exploration, further supports market development. Additionally, emerging economies in Asia-Pacific are fueling demand through large-scale shipbuilding activities. Government initiatives to modernize naval fleets and upgrade port infrastructure are also contributing to market expansion. As maritime engineering advances, the demand for high-performance steel is anticipated to grow steadily. The steel for marine engineering market is shaped by evolving technological advancements and the increasing need for resilient materials in maritime applications. The market benefits from the growing emphasis on eco-friendly and energy-efficient solutions, driving the development of innovative steel grades with superior corrosion resistance and strength-to-weight ratios. However, fluctuating raw material prices and environmental regulations concerning steel production pose challenges for manufacturers. The rising demand for renewable energy infrastructure, such as offshore wind farms, is creating new growth opportunities for specialized steel products. Competition among global suppliers is intensifying, pushing players to focus on quality, customization, and cost-efficiency. Despite challenges, the market remains resilient, supported by the maritime industry's critical role in global trade and the continuous evolution of marine engineering technologies. The market size of Steel For Marine Engineering Market, valued at USD 10 billion in 2023, is projected to reach USD 15 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 4.5% between 2024 and 2033. The report comprises various segments and analyzes significant trends and factors influencing market growth.. The growth is being attributed to increasing demand in different sectors, Steel For Marine Engineering technological advancement, and changing habits of consumers and industry towards sustainable and efficient technologies. Request PDF Sample Copy of Report: (Including Full TOC, List of Tables & Figures, Chart)@ https://www.verifiedindustryinsights.com/download-sample/1435796/?utm_source=OpenPr&utm_medium=072 Key Players in the Steel For Marine Engineering Market ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel Corporation POSCO SSAB Thyssenkrupp AG Baosteel Group Tata Steel JSW Steel United States Steel Corporation JFE Steel Corporation Steel Authority of India Limited Global Steel For Marine Engineering Market Segmentation: Steel For Marine Engineering Market by Type Carbon Steel Alloy Steel Stainless Steel High Strength Steel Steel For Marine Engineering Market by Application Shipbuilding Offshore Structures Marine Equipment Ship Repair Others Steel For Marine Engineering Market by End-Use Industry Commercial Shipping Defense Fishing Leisure Market Segmentation Dynamics of Steel For Marine Engineering Market: The global Steel For Marine Engineering market comprises numerous types, each targeting specific market demands. More types that are familiar to the customers are, hardware, software and service based solutions. Hardware solutions comprise tangible goods that include sensors, devices and components for power applications. Software solutions aid in improving functions by automating systems, analyzing data and integrating artificial intelligence to make systems more functional and efficient. Service based offering include providing support, running maintenance and offering consultancy services to ensure that Steel For Marine Engineering systems are able to operate optimally and provide satisfactory value over time. All these segments combine to satisfy customer needs with these different types of helping in growth of global Steel For Marine Engineering market. Global Usage of Steel For Marine Engineering: Businesses, consumers, and governmental bodies use the Steel For Marine Engineering resources within the respective jurisdictions. Steel For Marine Engineering products are incorporated into businesses operating in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and other industries to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and boost performance. The consumers' needs are evolving due to changing lifestyles, new technologies, and growing demand for easy solutions. At the same time, Steel For Marine Engineering are employed by the governments to sustain the public order, construct and develop infrastructure, and provide better services. Different end-user groups use products for different purposes which determine the development of products and trends in the market. Firms which are able to meet the diverse demands of the end-users stand a good chance to prosper in the competitive landscape of the Steel For Marine Engineering sector. Global Market by Region: North America Europe Asia-Pacific Latin America Middle East & Africa The Steel For Marine Engineering market at the global level depicts notable regional differences wherein North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa all to overall growth. North America has the highest level of technology use and is continually supported by the demands of healthcare, automotive and industrial. Europe has inbuilt objectives of sustainability, compliance with regulations and advances in automotive and energy industries. Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest region driven mainly by industrialization, middle class growth and technology investment. Latin America and the Middle East and Africa are considered as new markets with potential growth for infrastructures and adoption of technology. It is essential to appreciate these regional aspects and their interrelations in order to formulate appropriate growth strategies for the Steel For Marine Engineering market. Receive a Discount By Purchasing This Report @ https://www.verifiedindustryinsights.com/ask-for-discount/1435796/?utm_source=OpenPr&utm_medium=072 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the Global Steel For Marine Engineering Market promotion Q. What is the growth forecast of the global Steel For Marine Engineering market? A. The market size of Steel For Marine Engineering Market, valued at USD 10 billion in 2023, is projected to reach USD 15 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 4.5% between 2024 and 2033. The report comprises various segments and analyzes significant trends and factors influencing market growth.. It is obvious that demand for Steel For Marine Engineering products will grow in the future as global markets expand. Factors such as rising consumer demand, technological advancements, and increasing industrial applications are fueling the market's expansion. As businesses and industries seek out possible advancement in operational efficiency and customized goods, the market's stable CAGR is expected to be witnessed. Q. Which regions have been influential in creating the need for Steel For Marine Engineering in the countries that they operate in? A. Steel For Marine Engineering's growth in volume has been derived mainly from Asia-Pacific primarily due to - accelerated industrial growth, urban expansion, and technological enhancement. This is closely followed by North America which will primarily be driven by technology enhancement and high consumption. Europe also remains a key market contributing towards Steel For Marine Engineering demand fueled by the increasing trend towards innovative solutions sustainability. South America and Middle eastern and African regions too are increasingly becoming targets with awakening demand from infrastructures development and expanding industries. Q: What are the primary forces impacting the global Steel For Marine Engineering industry? A: The expansion of the global Steel For Marine Engineering market is mainly determined by technical advancement, transformation of customer requirements, and the growing requirement for efficiency across different regions. The infusion of advanced technologies like AI, automation, and IoT is improving the capability of products and creating new opportunities. Also, the trend towards greener approaches, the accompanying regulatory environment, and the rising adoption of Steel For Marine Engineering in the developing economies are some major trends that are expected to influence the market. Q: Who dominates the global Steel For Marine Engineering market? A: The global Steel For Marine Engineering marketplace has matured companies as well as new innovators. The best companies have established excellence in marketing, have a wide range of products and are innovative. These companies are focused on upgrading their products and services, increasing their research and development activities as well as branching out into other core areas for regulatory advantages. Mergers and acquisitions are also part of the strategies that the top players deploy to ensure their success in the market. Q: In what manner are technologies supporting the growth of Steel For Marine Engineering industry? A: Technology is revolutionizing the global Steel For Marine Engineering industry by enhancing the features of products, increasing the efficiency of operations and creating new market opportunities. With the use of advanced technologies like AI, machine learning, automation, the production processes are being made more efficient, costs are being lowered and quality is increasing. The Internet of Things (IoT) also adds to the functionality and connectivity of products, resulting in more value for customers. There is also the emergence of digital transformation and data analytics enabling the businesses to understand their customers more comprehensively and thereby adjust their offers and marketing. Technology is enabling organizations to develop faster and better address the challenges in the market that is perpetually changing. 🔍 For More Information or Query, Visit @ https://www.verifiedindustryinsights.com/report/global-steel-for-marine-engineering-industry/?utm_source=OpenPr&utm_medium=072 Categorized Construction and Manufacturing: Industrial Equipment The Global Steel For Marine Engineering Market which is within the scope of Construction and Manufacturing and further divided into specific structures under Industrial Equipment has been growing tremendously with the increase in demand for new solutions and improvements. This market contains a large portfolio of applications and products to serve the various demands in the industry. With companies increasing the need to be efficient and productive, global Steel For Marine Engineering Market has the potential to grow even further with a healthy outflow of money towards R&D. In addition, the increased demand for sustainability and regulatory measures are also altering the change in focus for the firms, encouraging them to develop green solutions. However, perhaps the most exciting development has been the emergence of a large number of new market participants, as well as existing ones who have an established presence in the industry. The market seems to have plenty of opportunities that stoke the growth and trends well enough to cater to the demand. 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Nominees for Trump's administration continue to make their rounds on Capitol Hill, where they've been holding meetings and courting favor for days. Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to direct the FBI, was in meetings with lawmakers the same day that current Director Chris Wray announced he would resign at the end of President Biden's term. Patel met with Sen. Ron Johnson, a Republican from Wisconsin, on Wednesday. Before the meeting, he told reporters he was ready to begin work immediately if he's confirmed. Wray's departure may make Patel's path to confirmation easier. And some Republican Senators have told Scripps News they see no reason their colleagues would object to Patel's nomination during confirmation hearings. "I think this is a great development," Sen. Josh Hawley, R-MO, told reporters. "I think this is long overdue and much needed. I look forward to confirming his successor." "I don't know what the opposition to Kash Patel really is," Hawley said. "I understand he is a conservative, and I understand my liberal colleagues don't like that. But a conservative just won the election." RELATED STORY | FBI Director Christopher Wray says he will resign at the end of Biden's term Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, continues to meet with lawmakers. There is not as much discussion of potentially replacing Hegseth as the nominee as there was last week. Sen. Susan Collins told reporters on Wednesday that she had asked Hegseth numerous questions about allegations of sexual assault. His comments on Wednesday also suggested his stance on women serving in the military has shifted. Before he was nominated to be secretary of defense, Hegseth made comments on the Shawn Ryan Show Podcast that women do not belong in combat roles. “I’m straight up just saying we should not have women in combat roles. It hasn’t made us more effective. Hasn’t made us more lethal. Has made fighting more complicated,” he said at the time. On Wednesday, Hegseth told reporters "I look forward to being a leader for every single member of this Pentagon, men and women."Chargers QB Justin Herbert does not practice because of left ankle injuryPackers wide receiver Romeo Doubs leaves game because of concussion