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• SINGAPORE, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BB Energy Asia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BB Energy Group Holding Ltd ("BB Energy Group" or the "Group"), has closed a USD210 million Secured Digital Borrowing Base facility ("Facility") to support the working capital needs of its Asian trading business.
• The 364-day Facility, guaranteed by BB Energy Group, is the first digital borrowing base facility for the Group outside the USA, covering import finance as well as funding of inventory, receivables, and hedging positions under its wholly owned subsidiary, BB Energy Asia.
• This successful closing marks a significant milestone for BB Energy Asia and demonstrates the unwavering confidence in BB Energy Group's creditworthiness and business prospects.
• L-Thanh Nguyen, Head Global Trade Asia Pacific, Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking, said: "We are proud to be entrusted by BB Energy Asia to lead, arrange, structure, and execute this inaugural Secured Digital Borrowing Base facility for BB Energy Group.

• Today, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced an October 14 date for a national referendum on whether to amend the Constitution to establish a new advisory body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• The Voice to Parliament has been toted as a vital step toward redressing Australia’s painful history of discrimination against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• This is why a referendum is needed – and why this particular one has been so fiercely debated for years.

Decades of efforts toward equality

• Only eight out of 44 previous referendums have passed in the country’s history.
• The last time Australia voted on a referendum dealing with Indigenous affairs was in 1967.
• But what it can tell us about 2023 is complicated

  The referendum passed by a huge margin.

• This act prohibits discrimination in employment, housing and access to public facilities, such as swimming pools, cinemas and shops.

The “yes” and “no” campaigns

• The “yes” campaign has declared it’s time for change, emphasising how governments have consistently failed First Nations communities across the country.
• They say better policy decisions result from local communities being heard on matters that affect them.
• Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe, a DjabWurrung, Gunnai and Gunditjmara woman, has argued the Voice is a powerless advisory body.

The significance of the vote

• Internationally, other countries have attempted to create improved political participation and government accountability for Indigenous peoples.
• In New Zealand, for example, there is designated Māori representation in the parliament.
• In Canada, First Nations people have both “first-contact” treaties that were negotiated upon European arrival, as well as modern treaties.

• MONTREAL, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE | TSX: LSPD) is proud to partner with 19 renowned public golf facilities which have been named to SCOREGolf’s 2023 list of the Top 59 Canadian Public Courses.
• Lightspeed courses feature prominently on the list, with 19 of the 59 leveraging the technology platform and 6 inside the top 20.
• Lightspeed’s customer success is particularly evident in Ontario, with Lightspeed software used at 8 of the 17 Ontario-based golf facilities on this year’s list.
• “It’s our mission to deliver memorable golf experiences with exceptional service and a modern approach, and we look forward to working with partners like Lightspeed to continue this mission into our exciting future ahead.”
  “I’m thrilled about the number of Lightspeed customers named to SCOREGolf’s Top 59 Canadian Public Courses this year,” said David Hope, GM, Lightspeed Golf.

• Apple® today announced its latest privacy and security innovations, including major updates to Safari® Private Browsing, Communication Safety, and Lockdown Mode, as well as app privacy improvements.
• Additionally, Apple introduced new features designed with privacy and security at their core, including Check In, NameDrop™, and Live Voicemail.
• Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV.
• Apple, the Apple logo, Safari, AirDrop, FaceTime, iCloud Keychain, watchOS, iPhone, and Apple Watch are trademarks of Apple.