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USAID Okard Celebrates Success in Promoting Disability-Inclusive Development in Laos

Group photo during USAID Okard Final Closing Meeting from 11-13, October 2023. (Photo: Laotian Times)

On 11-13 October, Acting USAID Country Representative to Laos Kevin Smith and Deputy Director General of the Department of Policy for Devotees, Persons with Disability and Older Persons and Deputy Head of Secretariat to National Committee for Disabilities and Elderly, Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare Sengaloun Luangraj together celebrated the achievements of the USAID Okard.

Delighted Treasure Second-hand Furniture is Committed to Practicing the Concept of Environmental Protection and Reuse, Cares for and Supports Underprivileged Families

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 October 2023 – Delighted Treasure Group Company Limited (“Delighted Treasure” or “the Company”) has become a highly recognised second-hand furniture store in the Hong Kong market due to its commitment to environmental regeneration, furniture circulation and caring for underprivileged families. Delighted Treasure specialises in furniture recycling, refurbishment, cleaning, and resale of used furniture. The Company also offers brand-new and customised furniture to meet the diverse needs of consumers.

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Delighted Treasure Group Company Limited

“Environmental regeneration · Turning the used into treasures · Avoiding waste” is the core value of Delighted Treasure. The Company is dedicated to collecting and reusing high-quality furniture to reduce the consumption of natural resources and minimise the negative environmental impact of furniture disposal. This business model not only contributes to environmental protection but also provides affordable purchasing options for the public, benefiting both the environment and consumers. When recycling and reselling furniture, Delighted Treasure always takes the needs of low-income individuals and underprivileged families as the first consideration. The Company actively invests in seeking and collecting high-quality used furniture, conducts thorough inspections, cleaning, and necessary refurbishments upon arrival at the warehouse, and then resells or donates them to consumers in need at competitive prices or for free. This approach not only helps needy families obtain high-quality furniture but also eases their financial burden and improves their living quality.

Ms. Katy, the founder of Delighted Treasure, established this well-known second-hand furniture store out of a fortuitous opportunity, thanks to her helpful spirit and fearless character in facing challenges. Katy understands that many families cannot afford brand-new furniture due to economic pressures. Therefore, she decided to meet the actual needs of the public, combine them with market demand, and effectively search for high-quality second-hand furniture, insisting on providing them to consumers at reasonable costs. She believes every family has the right to enjoy a comfortable and pleasant home environment, and Delighted Treasure’s goal is to remove furniture purchasing as an obstacle to achieving this goal.

In addition to second-hand furniture, Delighted Treasure also offers completely new furniture and customised services to meet consumers’ diverse demand for personalised and unique furniture. Whether it’s outdoor furniture, office furniture, or school furniture, Delighted Treasure provides customised solutions to create a distinct furniture purchasing experience for consumers.

The idea of the Delighted Treasure Second-hand Furniture store has injected new energy into the Hong Kong furniture market with its focus on environmental regeneration. The Company achieves the goals of waste reduction and environmental protection through the collection and reuse of old furniture. At the same time, by providing high-quality, safe, affordable furniture options, the Company contributes to improving the life quality for low-income families. Katy, the person in charge of Delighted Treasure, stated, “Establishing ‘Delighted Treasure’ is about helping every family in need achieve their desired home environment, minimising the adverse effects of their financial situation, and providing more diverse, affordable, and reliable choices for everyone. We will keep working hard to find more high-quality furniture options for consumers, focusing on environmental protection, streamlining our processes, and optimising the service quality.”

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About Delighted Treasure Secondhand Furniture Store

Delighted Treasure Group Company Limited is a furniture store focusing on environmental regeneration and circulation. The Company specialises in the recycling, refurbishment, cleaning, and resale of second-hand furniture. It also offers brand-new furniture and customised furniture services. With a core value of protecting the environment and caring for underprivileged families, Delighted Treasure aims to reduce furniture waste, provide affordable purchasing options, and meet the diverse needs of consumers through personalised solutions.

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Infineon doubles Co-Innovation Space to accommodate more startups

Welcomes Korea SMEs and Startups Agency as new ecosystem partner in Infineon global startup co-innovation program

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 October 2023 – At OktoberTech™ Asia Pacific last Friday, Infineon Technologies (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) opened its expanded Co-Innovation Space in Singapore to house more startups from Singapore and across the Asia Pacific region.

Startups at Infineon’s Co-Innovation Space pose with the Minister of State Low Yen Ling (middle) and Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific President and Managing Director CS Chua (behind her).
Startups at Infineon’s Co-Innovation Space pose with the Minister of State Low Yen Ling (middle) and Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific President and Managing Director CS Chua (behind her).

Infineon has also announced a collaboration with Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) to drive Asia’s innovation ecosystem in solutions for decarbonization and digitalization. KOSME will introduce Korean startups with innovative solutions to Infineon for evaluation and assessment of their engineering needs. Selected startups will have the opportunity to be part of the Infineon global startup co-innovation program in Korea or become a resident partner at the Co-Innovation Space in Singapore should they be keen to develop and test their solutions in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

“We are facing a future dependent on game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, smart and secure IoT, and clean and safe mobility,” said CS Chua, President and Managing Director, Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific. “Today’s announcement of a larger Co-Innovation Space and our partnership with KOSME reaffirms our commitment to shaping a sustainable future with our ecosystem.”

Launched in 2018, Infineon Co-Innovation Space is part of Infineon’s global startup co-innovation program to help startups with product development by providing semiconductor technology support, guidance, and mentorship. The Co-innovation Space in Singapore is the only site with a dedicated workspace for startups to undergo a 12-month program with Infineon. Startups under the program can tap on Infineon’s ecosystem, which includes customers and business partners, in countries where Infineon has a presence.

Infineon has made Singapore its Asia Pacific base for more than 50 years, investing S$700 million over the past decade. Singapore is the lead site for smart factory solutions development and the global test hub for automotive microcontroller units. It is also a key node for Infineon global distribution and one of the major microelectronics R&D centers in Asia.

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About OktoberTech™

OktoberTech™ is Infineon’s global event format, aimed at demonstrating how future technology can drive decarbonization and digitalization. Hosted in areas with vibrant innovation ecosystems, OktoberTech™ brings together customers, startups, business leaders and experts.

About Infineon

Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Infineon drives decarbonization and digitalization with its products and solutions. The company has around 56,200 employees worldwide and generated revenue of about €14.2 billion in the 2022 fiscal year (ending 30 September). Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the OTCQX International over-the-counter market (ticker symbol: IFNNY).

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HKSTP and J2 Semiconductor Sign MoU to Promote the Development of Microelectronics Industry in Hong Kong J2 Semiconductor Plans to Establish R&D Center and First SiC Wafer Fab in Hong Kong

R&D Centre at Hong Kong Science Park under the plan will conduct independent R&D and production of third-generation semiconductor chips

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 October 2023 – With support from the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau and the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES), the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with mainland China-based microelectronics enterprise J2 Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. (J2 Semiconductor), to set up a global research and development (R&D) Centre focusing on third-generation semiconductors at the Hong Kong Science Park, and to set up Hong Kong’s first Silicon Carbide (SiC) 8-inch advanced wafer fab.

With the witness of Professor Sun Dong, Secretary of Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau (last row, middle), Mr Philip Yung, General Director of OASES (last row, first from left), Ms Lillian Cheong, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry (last row, first from right), Dr Sunny Chai, Chairman of HKSTP (last row, second from left), Dr Robert Tsu, Chairman of J2 Semiconductor (last row, second from right), Mr Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP (first row, left) and Mr TY Chu, Co-CEO of J2 Semiconductor (first row, right) signed the MoU.
With the witness of Professor Sun Dong, Secretary of Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau (last row, middle), Mr Philip Yung, General Director of OASES (last row, first from left), Ms Lillian Cheong, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry (last row, first from right), Dr Sunny Chai, Chairman of HKSTP (last row, second from left), Dr Robert Tsu, Chairman of J2 Semiconductor (last row, second from right), Mr Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP (first row, left) and Mr TY Chu, Co-CEO of J2 Semiconductor (first row, right) signed the MoU.

This is a milestone moment in the government’s ambition to establish Hong Kong as a leading microelectronics hub in the region. This further promotes new industrialisation, a core for the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau which published its “Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Development Blueprint”, with a mission to develop strategically advanced manufacturing industries, such as microelectronics and semiconductors. As one of the world’s largest import and export markets for semiconductors, Hong Kong is at the heart of the Greater Bay Area which offers huge potential in becoming a key hub in the global semiconductor supply and value chain.

Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, said “This collaboration between HKSTP and J2 Semiconductor to set up the Hong Kong’s first-ever large-scale semiconductor wafer fab, demonstrates the commitment of the HKSAR Government in taking the initiative to turn its ‘new industrialisation’ vision into action. J2 Semiconductor is proactively building up the capacity, quality and competitiveness of Hong Kong’s tech talent pool. The project will also drive the development of related industries, including semiconductor equipment manufacturers, material suppliers, testing service providers, to develop a complete ecosystem to reinforce Hong Kong’s position in the global semiconductor industry value chain.”

The collaboration between HKSTP and J2 Semiconductor is jointly supported by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau and OASES with a view to sustain Hong Kong’s innovation and technology ecosystem and promote new industrialisation. The MoU was witnessed by Professor Sun Dong, Secretary of Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, Mr Philip Yung, Director-General of OASES, Ms Lillian Cheong, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Dr Sunny Chai, Chairman of HKSTP and Dr Robert Tsu, Chairman of J2 Semiconductor. While Mr Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP and Mr TY Chu, Co-CEO of J2 Semiconductor formally signed the MoU.

Dr Sunny Chai, Chairman of HKSTP said, “The plan of establishing J2 Semiconductor’s R&D Centre in the Science Park will promote Hong Kong’s R&D and advanced manufacturing capabilities of third-generation semiconductor devices. J2 Semiconductor brings the core technology and expertise to Hong Kong in advanced chip design, fabrication process and semiconductor product development, which is an important milestone in the development of microelectronics industry in Hong Kong. As one of Hong Kong’s flagship innovation and technology platforms, we provide high-quality infrastructure and facilities as well as a vast network of partners, which will continue to promote Hong Kong’s microelectronics R&D capabilities and strengthen Hong Kong’s position as an international I&T hub.”

Dr Robert Tsu, Chairman of J2 Semiconductor said, “I am very grateful for the level of attention and support from both the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau and HKSTP to this project. The MoU signing officially launches our third-generation semiconductor ‘SiC 8-inch advanced wafer fab’ project. J2 Semiconductor will invest an estimated HK$6.9 billion into the project, with plans to start volume production in the next couple of years, and reach annual production capacity of 240,000 SiC wafers in 2028, generating an annual production value of more than HK$11 billion and creating more than 700 job positions in Hong Kong. The project will assist in the early completion of the localisation of the new energy vehicle supply chain and drive the long-term development and prosperity of the semiconductor industry in Hong Kong.”

As a semiconductor chip design enterprise, J2 Semiconductor is committed to meeting the strong demand for domestically produced automotive chips from the China automotive industry. It mainly provides high-performance silicon carbide (SiC) devices with a focus on automotive, power conversion and communications. J2 Semiconductor’s superior SiC technology can be applied to relevant applications such as electric vehicles, as well as the related infrastructure such as charging stations, smart grids and energy storage.

HKSTP is committed to promoting Hong Kong’s new industrialisation mission and building a world-leading microelectronics ecosystem. HKSTP has established an extensive network of microelectronics hardware infrastructure, including Sensor Packaging and Integration Laboratory (Sensor Lab), Heterogenous Integration Lab (HI Lab) and the Hardware Lab, which can support the end-to-end process of design, prototyping and pilot production of chip-related equipment and systems as well as products. The Microelectronics Centre in Yuen Long Innovation Park is set to begin operation in 2024, supporting HKSTP’s infrastructure to accelerate microelectronics R&D pilot production, creating opportunities for upstream and downstream enterprises in the industry chain.

The microelectronics ecosystem of HKSTP is flourishing, with more than 200 microelectronics related companies. The establishment of the J2 Semiconductor facilities in Hong Kong will create greater level of synergy and knowledge exchange. Currently, five universities in Hong Kong are ranked among the top 100 universities in the world, with more than 100 university researchers engaged in microelectronics research, and promote the R&D of third-generation semiconductors. In this year’s Budget Speech, the HKSAR Government announced its plan to establish a Microelectronics Research and Development Institute to strengthen collaboration with universities, R&D centres and companies in the industry, and further accelerate the “1 to N” translation of R&D outcomes and bolster industry development.

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About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has for over 20 years committed to building up Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology hub to propel success for local and global pioneers today and tomorrow. HKSTP has established a thriving I&T ecosystem that supported over 10 unicorns and Hong Kong’s leading R&D hub with over 13,000 research professionals and over 1,400 technology companies focused on healthtech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies.

Established in 2001, we attract and nurture talent, accelerate and commercialise innovation and technology for entrepreneurs on their journey of growth. Our growing innovation ecosystem is built around our key locations of Hong Kong Science Park in Shatin, InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong and three modern InnoParks in Tai Po, Tseung Kwan O and Yuen Long. The three InnoParks are realising a vision of new industrialisation for Hong Kong. The goal is sectors like advanced manufacturing, electronics and biotechnology are being reimagined for a new generation of industry.

Through our infrastructure, services, expertise, and network of partnerships, HKSTP will help establish innovation and technology as a pillar of growth for Hong Kong, while reinforcing Hong Kong’s international I&T hub status as a launchpad for growth at the heart of the GBA innovation powerhouse.

More information about HKSTP is available at .

About J² Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.

J² Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co., Ltd (“J2 Semiconductor”) is a chip design company focusing on semiconductors for automotive and industrial applications. The company headquarters is currently located in Shanghai.

To meet the strong demand of worldwide automotive industry, especially in China, J² Semiconductor provides high-performance SiC devices, automotive signal chain ICs, and devices for the power conversion sectors. The company is actively expanding its product portfolio of automotive power devices, automotive signal chain chips, and automotive analog devices. The company also customizes products according to the customer needs, including high side drive (HSD), low side drive (LSD), half bridge drive (HBD), and DCDC synchronous buck converter.

J² Semiconductor has very solid management and technical teams with international and local background and experience, which enable seamless cooperation with customers in the automotive industry chain at home and abroad to deliver high-quality solutions. The company core team is well versed in circuit and device design, process development, high volume production, with strong understanding and know-how of automotive product requirement and qualification. With company principles of “Integrity, Innovation, and People-oriented”, J² Semiconductor is committed to strive to become a world-class leader in the producer of third-generation semiconductor silicon carbide devices (IDM model).

J² Semiconductor has already secured funding and support agreement from a few top-tier investment organizations, renowned automotive and parts manufacturers.

More information about J² Semiconductor is available at .

World Food Day 2023 Celebrates Earth’s Most Important Resource: Water

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Op-ed By Dr. QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

This year’s World Food Day celebrates one of the planet’s most precious resources: water.

Etiqa Insurance Singapore’s “With You for the Ride” Campaign Embeds Itself in Singaporeans’ Daily Lives

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 October 2023 – Etiqa Insurance Singapore, a leading insurance provider, has unveiled the first 3D captivating interactive installation at the Dhoby Ghaut MRT B3 transit hall (near Exit D) as part of its latest brand campaign, ‘With You for the Ride’. The Out-of-Home (OOH) installation beckons Singaporeans to explore life’s uncharted possibilities with Etiqa as their trusted companion.

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Strategically positioned, this installation represents just one facet of our comprehensive, multi-channel campaign, offering a holistic array of initiatives across a 360-degree campaign mix spanning both online and offline channels. It underscores Etiqa Insurance Singapore’s dedication to being ‘With You for the Ride’ and adds a human touch to the concept of insurance, aiming to ignite the spirit of adventure among Singaporeans. This encourages them to explore life’s diverse possibilities and embrace the excitement of unexpected journeys, making it more relatable to the aspirations and dreams of Singaporeans.

Shirley Tan, Chief Marketing Officer at Etiqa Insurance Singapore, highlights, “In a world full of uncertainties, Etiqa Insurance Singapore is more than just an insurance provider; we are ‘With Singaporeans for The Ride.’ Our new Out-of-Home installation at Dhoby Ghaut, the first of many exciting activities under our new brand campaign, serves as an invitation to all Singaporeans to embark on a journey of possibility with Etiqa Insurance Singapore as their trusted companion. We believe that together, we can transform life’s unexpected journey into one filled with excitement, further empowered by the security of knowing we have got you covered.”

Launch of ‘With You for the Ride’ social media contest

To celebrate the launch of this new campaign, Etiqa Insurance Singapore is inviting members of the public to join its ‘With You for the Ride’ social media contest. Participants can join the fun by snapping a photo featuring themselves having fun on the installation’s interactive elements and posting the photo on Instagram with the tag @etiqasg and #WithYouForTheRide, to stand a chance to win one of the 100 exclusive sets of Etiqa Insurance Singapore macarons.

The contest runs from October 16th, 2023, to November 11th, 2023. For full terms and conditions of the contest, visit Etiqa Insurance Singapore’s Instagram page (@etiqasg).

The ‘With You for the Ride’ campaign is widely featured across digital, social media and out-of-home channels including bus wraps, MRT stations, and movie theatres in Singapore. To learn more about Etiqa Insurance Singapore’s ‘With You for The Ride’ campaign, please visit https://www.etiqa.com.sg/withyou

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Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd. (Etiqa Insurance Singapore)

Protecting customers since 1961, Etiqa Insurance Singapore is a licensed life and general insurance company regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and governed by the Insurance Act. The local insurer is the Singapore operating entity of Etiqa Insurance Group – a leading insurance and takaful business in ASEAN offering life and general insurance and family and general takaful products through its agents, branches, offices and bancassurance network in the region. Etiqa is rated ‘A’ by credit rating agency Fitch for the group’s ‘Favorable’ business profile and ‘Very Strong’ capitalisation.

Etiqa is owned by Maybank Ageas Holdings Berhad, a joint venture company that combines local market knowledge with international insurance expertise. The company is 69% owned by Maybank, the fourth largest banking group in Southeast Asia, and 31% by Ageas, an international insurance group with footprints across 16 countries and a heritage that spans over 190 years.

Octa sponsors high-level teaching material and covers IGCSE exam fees for students from Ideas Academy

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 16 October 2023 – The international brokerage service Octa sponsored the Cambridge curriculum IGCSE exam fees for 16 students of Malaysia’s Ideas Academy. Not only that—to prepare these students for the exams, their teachers naturally need to use the latest versions of textbooks. That is where Octa came in once again by also sponsoring the purchase of these new Cambridge textbooks.

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The students are expected to pass the exams in the following subjects: English, mathematics, physics, chemistry, ICT, business studies, accounting, and economics. Each student needs to pass at least 5 subjects. The exams are planned to take place in Autumn 2023.

Ideas Academy’s motto is ‘Education for All’. It is their mission to ensure that every child between 12 and 18 years of age receives a strong secondary educational foundation. In turn, this would allow them to become confident, responsible, and successful adults. Ideas Academy provides high-quality, affordable, virtual education combined with physical classes for students in Kuala Lumpur, and Octa pushed to become a frequent partner in the organisation’s endeavours.

Since 2012, Ideas Academy has been providing holistic secondary education, based on the IGCSE curriculum, to help students thrive. It’s by far not just about aiding the mere survival of those youngsters—it is assisting them in taking their place in the world. Apart from the motto stated above, Ideas Academy’s mission statement could be somewhere along these lines: ‘To unlock human potential when it matters most.’

This is by far not the first time Octa and Ideas Academy collaborated on a project. Last year, for instance, the broker also covered the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum exam fees for Ideas Academy’s students. Moreover, Octa supported Ideas Academy with a novel ‘financial literacy’ workshop format amidst a Ramadan charity project in 2023.

To commemorate Octa’s 12th anniversary, the broker decided to conduct educational projects—spanning not only Malaysia, but India, Nigeria, and Indonesia, as well. In India, for instance, the broker helped with the distribution of textbooks and notebooks to 106 of the poorest of the poor among students of the Sita Rajaram Polytechnic College. On the African continent, in Nigeria, the company supported setting up eight ‘Reading Corners’—another popular and effective way to disseminate appropriate and relevant literature among the youth and encourage their love for reading. In Indonesia, Octa helped to launch another ‘I love Reading’ literacy project—with the unique ‘Library in the box’ distribution system, which trains teachers to effectively manage the books and educational materials in school libraries.

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About Octa

is an international broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. It offers commission-free access to financial markets and various services already utilised by clients from 180 countries who have opened more than 42 million trading accounts. Free educational webinars, articles, and analytical tools they provide help clients reach their investment goals.

The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charitable and humanitarian initiatives, including the improvement of educational infrastructure and short-notice relief projects supporting local communities.
In the APAC region, Octa received the ‘Best Forex Broker Malaysia 2022’ and the ‘Best Global Broker Asia 2022’ awards from Global Banking and Finance Review and International Business Magazine, respectively.

Lao Government Unveils Plan to Revamp Road No.13 in Xaythany District

The Lao government has announced a comprehensive plan to address the deteriorating state of Road No. 13 in Vientiane Capital’s Xaythany district, in response to mounting concerns.