Vivo Records 60% Increase in Smartphone Sales

·   Achieves New Sales Record

·   Outperforms Previous Launch

Kuala Lumpur, 7 March 2019 – Vivo has successfully continued its profitable growth path in 2019 with their recent launch of the V15 Pro. The smartphone brand reported a record breaking 60% increase in sales compared to its previous V11 series at its recent Superday Sale.

“Vivo is in a strong position now and this is clearly reflected in the increase in sales compared to the previous model’s launch. Our success is the result of a systematic implementation of our business strategy and hard work. We have put Vivo on the long-term path to success,” said Mike Xu, CEO of Vivo Malaysia.

Online pre-orders and sales for the V15 Pro have also increased by 75% and 48% respectively.

Its well-filled product lineup and a considerably expanded international presence with high levels of efficiency and flexibility are also key factors to its success.

In 2019, Vivo expects sales growth of approximately 30% for the brand in tandem with the increasing penetration of smartphone usage by Malaysians.

Vivo currently has a strong brand presence in Malaysia as proven by Socialbaker’s recent report indicating it is the most loved smartphone brand for Malaysians on Facebook.

The Vivo V15 Pro was launched last week by songtress Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza and actress Janna Nick who are also the official brand ambassadors.

About Vivo

Vivo is a leading global technology company committed to creating trendsetting smart mobile products and services. Vivo is devoted to forming a vibrant mobile internet ecosystem, and currently owns and operates an extensive network of research operations, with R&D centers in the US (San Diego) and China (Dongguan, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Beijing and Hangzhou). These centers focus on the development of cutting-edge consumer technologies including 5G, AI, mobile photography and next-generation smartphone design.

Vivo has over two hundred million users enjoying its mobile products and services around the world. Vivo is present in 18 markets globally and features offline retail stores in over 1,000 cities worldwide.

GIRLS TOWN STUDENTS GRATEFUL FOR JR. NBA PHILIPPINES EXPERIENCE

Silang, Cavite – Jr. NBA coaches led by Coaches Natalia Andrei Dos Santos of the NBA and Jeffrey Cariaso of Alaska received handcrafted roses by students of the Sisters of Mary Girls Town at the end of their training session. Jr. NBA Philippines 2019 presented by Alaska staged an open clinic for the Sisters of Mary Boys Town and Girls Town on Feb. 23-24 that reached more than 3,400 students, experiencing world-class basketball instruction and learning the Jr. NBA core S.T.A.R. values of Sportsmanship, Teamwork, a positive Attitude and Respect.  Jr. NBA Philippines begins its Regional Selection Camps on March 9-10 in Lucena prior to stops in Baguio, Butuan, Dumaguete, and Metro Manila to search for the country’s most talented athletes.

About the NBA

The NBA is a global sports and media business built around four professional sports leagues: the National Basketball Association, the Women’s National Basketball Association, the NBA G League and the NBA 2K League. The NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming in 215 countries and territories in 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 100,000 stores in 100 countries on six continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2018-19 season featured 108 international players from 42 countries and territories. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with 1.5 billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms. Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.

About Alaska Milk

Given the growing issues on health as well as the fast-changing technological environment, which leads to the change in children’s interests and behavior or sedentary lifestyle, Alaska believes that there is a need to reinforce its thrust in leading a healthy lifestyle not just by drinking milk but also by leading an active lifestyle. Alaska seeks to engage the youth, especially younger kids, in sports.

Alaska Milk looks beyond selling milk – it sells nutrition and by doing so, the Company and brand Alaska is doing its part in nation-building. Through youth sports development programs, Alaska is able to help nourish children for them to develop into champions in the field of interest and, in general, in life.  The overall objective of the Alaska Sports is to strengthen the brand’s equity in nutrition through sports.  To portray Alaska Fortified as a brand that helps instill the values of determination, discipline, teamwork, and hard work among the youth through sports.

Creative Skills Bootcamp at Thames International

Thames International Business School, the country’s first international college offering UK-based programs, organized with the British Council a two-day creative skills bootcamp under the Creative Innovators Programme (CIP). Participants are given fresh and exciting workshops with topics running across the different creative industries – from design, craft, film, animation and technology. Sessions are co-created and facilitated by Thames International lecturers and Creative Innovators Programme Fellows, and offered a unique opportunity to learn about the technical, management, and business skills needed by artists and creative entrepreneurs to thrive. Workshops were developed with the support and guidance of Nesta, the UK’s innovation foundation. Thames continues to support CIP with Post Graduate scholarships for artists and creatives called ICE or Innovation and Creative Enterprise. Opening the bootcamp were the CIP partners organizations (L-R) Design Center of the Philippines executive director Rhea Matute, Apl.de.Ap Foundation founder Apl.de.Ap, British Council country director Pilar Aramayo-Prudencio, head of arts and creative industries Malaya del Rosario, and Thames International president Joel Santos.