BELGRADE, Serbia, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A news report by xinhuanet:  

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming state visit is not only a major diplomatic event for Serbia, but also a major event that is worthy of the joy of all Serbian people.

While expressing his belief that Xi’s visit will bring new hope to Serbia’s development, the president said: “I am very much looking forward to President Xi’s visit.”

Vucic made the remarks when meeting with visiting President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua in Belgrade.

Noting that China is Serbia’s “iron-clad friend” and the exchanges between the two countries are fully candid and open, Vucic said Serbia will never forget the assistance from the Chinese people, adding that he believes Xi will feel the warmth and friendliness of the Serbian people during his visit.

The Serbian president spoke highly of the contributions made by the HBIS Serbia steelworks in Smederevo to Serbia’s economic development, China’s assistance to Serbia in the fields of medicine and healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic and China’s support for Serbia on international multilateral occasions.

Serbia firmly supports China’s position on safeguarding its core interests and major concerns, Vucic stressed.

On the Taiwan question, Vucic said Serbia firmly upholds the one-China principle and supports China in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Regarding media exchanges, Vucic highly valued the cooperation between Xinhua News Agency and Serbia’s Tanjug News Agency and other media outlets, saying that such exchanges enable the Serbian media to learn from the experience of their Chinese counterparts and allow the Serbian people to better understand China, so as to promote mutual learning and experience sharing between the two countries.

Fu said that under the strategic guidance of President Xi and President Vucic, China-Serbia relations have witnessed vigorous development despite changes in the international landscape, setting a good example of friendly relations between China and European countries.

He also said he expects the meeting between the two heads of state to draw a new blueprint for China-Serbia exchanges and cooperation and to add new luster to the “iron-clad friendship” between the two countries in the new era.

Moreover, Fu said Xinhua stands ready to work with its Serbian counterparts to further deepen exchanges and cooperation, tell well the stories of China-Serbia friendship and comprehensively showcase the bright prospects of bilateral relations in the new era through high-quality and multidimensional news reports and think tank research.

Xinhua will also firmly act as an envoy of China-Serbia friendship and create a positive public opinion atmosphere for deepening bilateral cooperation in various fields to better benefit the peoples of the two countries, Fu added.

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Latest Agreement Highlights Orion’s Commitment to Digital Transformation in Africa

EDISON, N.J., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Orion Innovation (“Orion”), a leading digital transformation and product development services firm, is excited to announce it has signed a deal with BNI Madagascar to revolutionize the bank’s digital banking experience for their customers. As part of the agreement, Orion will implement Temenos’ cloud-based core banking platform into BNI’s operations, modernizing its product portfolio to bring customers personalized, digital-first banking solutions. 

As the nation’s premier banking network, BNI MADAGASCAR stands as a pivotal entity in the national banking sector with the most extensive network spread across all 23 regions of the country. As a leader in banking coverage, we also aim to transform the industry through an innovative and scalable digital ecosystem.

Alexandre Mey, CEO of BNI MADAGASCAR, states, “We are committed to reinforcing our leadership in the banking sector while steering the digital revolution in Madagascar. Our vision is to create an integrated banking ecosystem that not only meets the current market needs but also anticipates them.”

Thibault Huvelle, Head of Digital at BNI MADAGASCAR, adds, “By advancing towards a comprehensive digital ecosystem, we are transforming every digital interaction into an exceptional customer experience. We work closely with cutting-edge external partners like Orion, to ensure that our solutions are advanced and tailored to the specific needs of the Malagasy market. It marks a new era for banking, where technology continually enriches the user experience.”

BNI Madagascar, a banking and financial services corporation, is embarking on a digital modernization journey for both Small/Medium-sized enterprises and retail customers. Orion’s suite of digital services and technology solutions will empower BNI to modernize legacy systems, design innovative products, and tap into new business opportunities. This deal marks a significant achievement for Orion in the region and reaffirms our commitment to investing in Africa’s digital transformation journey, enabling a unified banking experience across various touchpoints, spanning online banking, mobile banking, and in-branch services.

“This is another deal that continues our success in Africa and the Middle East as we expand our services in the region,” says Suchen Janjale, Orion’s Head of Financial Services in Europe. “Our strong track record for providing banking transformations is what motivated BNI to select Orion as their trusted partner for their modernization efforts.”

“This partnership with BNI is a testament to our dedication to revolutionizing digital banking experiences in Africa. Our comprehensive offerings around Temenos and our regional presence position us well to ensure a successful digital transformation journey for BNI. This milestone underscores our commitment to driving innovation and growth in Africa’s financial landscape,” said Anoop Gala, EVP & Orion’s Global Head of Financial Services.

About Orion Innovation 

Orion Innovation (“Orion”) is a leading digital transformation and product development services firm. Rooted in engineering and design thinking, along with a unique combination of agility, scale and maturity, its team of approximately 6,400 associates helps Fortune 1000 companies improve efficiencies, enhance customer experiences, and develop new digital offerings. Through its delivery centers in North America, EMEA, India and Latin America, Orion serves clients across Hi-Tech, Telecom & Media, Sports & Entertainment, Professional Services, Financial Services, and Healthcare industries. For more information, visit www.orioninc.com.

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THROUGH ITS PROPRIETARY EOXLIVE DATA AND TRADING PLATFORM, AND OTCLOGISTICIS’ GLOBAL SHIPPING CAPABILITIES, OTC GLOBAL HOLDINGS IS THE ONLY BROKERAGE OFFERING END-TO-END EXECUTION.

HOUSTON and NEW YORK and LONDON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — OTC Global Holdings (OTCGH), the world’s largest energy-focused commodity inter-dealer broker, announces its comprehensive offerings designed to provide traders with forward price visibility across various crude and refined product benchmarks.

Traders in over-the-counter (OTC) markets often face challenges due to the lack of a centralized platform to view forward price curves. OTC Global Holdings addresses this issue by offering advanced market intelligence through its proprietary EOXLive platform. This hybrid voice-electronic broking system streamlines execution, reporting, and trade processing, making it easier for brokers and clients to navigate the complexities of crude and refined product trading.

“EOXLive, OTC Global Holdings’ proprietary technology platform comprises multiple components. Not only is it a Broker Execution Platform, but also an innovative Market Data Platform,” said Campbell Faulkner, Senior VP and Lead Analyst at OTCGH. “Unlike other interdealer brokers, EOX looks, acts, and models data like a price reporting agency. That means not only are you guaranteed consistent, reliable data, but also that our brokers have a faster responsiveness, better actionability on matching trades for large and small customers and being able to go back, replay, understand and help those customers execute well in the market,” he added.

OTCGH’s global network spans North America, Europe, and Asia, facilitating end-to-end execution in pipeline, waterborne, synthetic crude, and CFD/DFL swaps. The company provides refined products forwards at 270 locations and products grades, covering key delivery points such as New York, Gulf Coast, Midwest, West Coast, Rotterdam, Northwest Europe, Japan, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.

With nearly 20 brokerages worldwide, OTCGH offers unparalleled liquidity and a wide array of execution services. The EOXLive platform provides market participants with unique access to commodities markets, advanced pricing tools, and analytics that offer insights into market conditions.

Joe Kelly, President and Co-CEO of OTC Global Holdings said, “OTCGH’s focus on brokering commodities ensures clients receive end-to-end support in trading without assuming any risk. The company’s capabilities extend across all aspects of a trade, including data, execution, freight, and shipping. OTCGH’s dedication to providing a seamless trading experience makes it the only end-to-end commodity brokerage in the world.”

More than 500 institutional clients benefit from OTCGH’s services, transacting in hundreds of crude and refined product delivery points across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

For more information on how OTC Global Holdings can support your crude and refined product trading needs, please visit www.otcgh.com.

About OTC Global Holdings

OTCGH is the world’s largest independent institutional broker of commodities, covering financial and physical instruments from offices in Chicago, Dubai, Houston, London, Louisville, New Jersey, New York, and Singapore. OTCGH has been awarded 5x “Broker of the Year” by Energy Risk. With a portfolio of nearly 20 companies, OTCGH is a liquidity provider for CBOT, ICE, NYMEX, and NODAL. The company serves more than 450 institutional clients, including over 70 members of the Global Fortune 500, and transacts in hundreds of different commodity delivery points in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

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