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Vehicle Gift from Vietnam to Laos Raises Eyebrows Amid Taxi Legal Woes

Vehicle Gift from Vietnam to Laos Raises Eyebrows Amid Taxi Legal Woes
The donated vehicles (photo: Lao Security Magazine)

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security recently donated 50 vehicles to Laos to support the country’s role as the 2024 ASEAN chair, aiming to enhance safety and security measures during its tenure.  However, this generous act has raised questions about whether the Vietnamese taxi service in Laos is using this as a means to avoid legal repercussions after a significant number of road accidents.

Leung & Hedou Crowned Champions of the Goodman Healthy Hike & Run


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2024 – The 2024 Goodman Healthy Hike & Run took place, a spectacular display of athleticism and a celebration of the city’s breathtaking trails. Over 550 competitors from Hong Kong and around the world gathered to participate in this incredible event.

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In an extraordinary feat, local Hong Kong runner Leung Son Keng and Sophie Hedou (France) emerged as the champions of the 2024 Goodman Healthy Hike & Run. Leung, secured the first-place position in the men’s 19 km category, while Hedou took first-place in the women’s 19 km category.

Runners competed under three categories – 5 km, 13 km and 19 km, all enjoying the spectacular view of the Tai Lam Chung Reservoir, commonly known as the ‘Thousand Islands Lake’. The runners were joined by spectators on the course and at the finish line. The Goodman Healthy Hike & Run promotes the beautiful hiking trails around Hong Kong and supports environmental initiatives such as ‘leave no trace’.

Race Results

The results reflected a tight race across all categories. In the 19 km run, Leung from Hong Kong and Hedou from France were crowned champions with a winning time of 1 hour 37 minutes 10 seconds and 1 hour 49 minutes 5 seconds respectively.

Leung couldn’t hide his excitement as he secured the title. ”Running on this picturesque trail was a privilege and I savoured every moment, ” he said. “The race brought together a group of competitors and it’s an honour to stand at the top. The course marking was excellent and very happy with the great organization” said Leung.

Reflecting on her victory in the women’s 19 km run, Hedou said, ”The energy of the people around me motiving me at the start, the beauty of the trail fuelled to the end really helped me. I did the Goodman race last year and came 2nd, so this year getting the win is extra special. The Tai Lam trails around the reservoir in this part of Hong Kong’s trails are truly remarkable, and I’m grateful to compete on such a stunning course.”

Run Responsibly and Sustainably

To enhance the enjoyment of the hike and run journey while minimizing waste, the organisers provided fruit, biscuits, energy bars, sandwiches and water at various checkpoints and the finish line, with runners required to bring their own water bottles & flasks to refill on the way.

Under the ‘leave no trace’ initiative, the equivalent of 1200 paper cups were saved during this year’s event and 9 bags of waste were recycled.

Kristoffer Harvey, Chief Executive Officer, Greater China at Goodman Group, said: ”Congratulations to the winners and all the participants for a great race. Well done to Action Asia for once again hosting this incredible event with such an impressive turnout. It’s great to see so many different groups of people embrace this sustainable race. We hope that by being part of the Goodman Healthy Hike and Run, either as a participant or a spectator, it will continue to inspire people to keep ‘leaving no trace’ while enjoying the natural beauty of Hong Kong and keeping healthy.”

Michael Maddess, Director of Action Asia Events, said: “Congratulations to all the winners — their achievements are truly well-deserved! We are proud to have partnered with Goodman, a company that shares our passion in prioritising sustainability, health, and wellbeing. Congratulations to the winners and all the competitors.”

The Goodman Healthy Hike & Run set off from Tai Tong Shan Road BBQ area at 7:30 am with the 19 km / 13 km / 5 km races setting off at different times. The event is organised by Action Asia Events, with generous support from title sponsor Goodman Group, as well as partners including Royale International, Action X Store, Watsons Water, Andros, Torq, Fitz, C3fit,, Bix Hydration, St Johns Ambulance, New Life Plastics, Action Asia Sports Academy and Ocean Recovery Alliance.

Overall – BIB – Name – Nationality – Team / Sponsor – Race Time

19 km – Overall Men’s Top 5
1 (256) Leung Son Keng – HKSAR – 1:37:10
2 (261) Boisseuil Pierre – HKSAR – Team Babs – 1:37:37
3 (238) Cho Yu Hin Jeffrey – HKSAR – The Peak Hunter – 1:41:55
4 (237) Quesnot Jean Joseph – France – 1:48:44
5 (147) Kelly Mark Arthur – Ireland – 1:49:18

19 km – Overall Women’s Top 5
1 (260) Hedou Sophie – HKSAR – Team Babs – 1:49:50
2 (251) Coady Olivia – HKSAR – 1:59:31

3 (257) Chan Joan – China – 2:03:00
4 (136) Gauthier Alison – US – Bali Trail Running – 2:13:32
5 (184) Yeow Sophie Shu-Ling – HKSAR – 2:14:30

13 km – Overall Men’s Top 5
1 (260) Hedou Sophie – HKSAR – Team Babs – 1:49:50
2 (251) Coady Olivia – HKSAR – 1:59:31
3 (257) Chan Joan – China – 2:03:00
4 (136) Gauthier Alison – US – Bali Trail Running – 2:13:32
5 (184) Yeow Sophie Shu-Ling – HKSAR – 2:14:30

13 km – Overall Women’s Top 5
1 (432) Davis Chris – UK – 1:03:56
2 (388) Connolly Creighton – Canada – Gone Runners – 1:10:02
3 (478) Ford Bolton – US – 1:12:35
4 (466) Deloy Patrick – HKSAR – 1:12:48
5 (456) Kinloch Christopher – UK – Repulse Rebels – 1:13:22

5 km – Overall Men’s Top 5
1 (879) Tsang, Silas, Pui Yeung – HKSAR – 28:59
2 (887) 陳, 泊言 – TSWMC – HKSAR – 29:00
3 (1045) Leclercq, Louis – CYU – France – 30:08
4 (1046) Leclercq, Cyril – CYU – France -30:12

5 (896) 梁, 禮謙 – TSWMC – HKSAR – 30:58

5 km – Overall Women’s Top 5
1 (805) Chan, Cwensuela Danielle Cheuk Lam Chan Clan – Australia – 33:37
2 (807) Chan, Charlotte Dakota Yi Lam – Chan Clan – Australia – 34:19
3 (1025) Champion, Jessie – the champs – France – 35:53
4 (812) Macapundag, Nurmie – Philippines – 37:42
5 (824) Li, Sheena – HKSAR – 38:06

Race Info

Event Name: Goodman Healthy Hike and Run 2024
Date: Sunday, March 10, 2024
Distance: 5 km, 13 km, 19 km
Start Time: 7:30 am (19 km) 7:40 am (13 km / 5 km)
Start Location: Tai Tong Shan Road BBQ area (500m above Po Leung Kuk), Tai Lam, NT, Hong Kong
Category: Hiking and trail running options
Course Information: https://www.actionasiaevents.com/our-events/2024-goodman-healthy-hike/

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DHL Supply Chain to invest in a new warehouse facility in Senai Airport City, Southern Malaysia, to fulfill growing logistics demand

  • The new 10,000 square meters facility will meet growing demands in the automotive, technology, cloud business and data center sectors
  • Located in the Free Trade Zone of Johor’s Senai Airport City, the South Region Hub offers great connectivity to North-South Expressway and Senai International Airport

JOHOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 March 2024 – DHL Supply Chain, the global leader in contract logistics, announced the inauguration of its first warehouse in Southern Malaysia. The South Region Hub, a EUR 5.2 million investment, will add 10,000 square meters of warehouse space to DHL Supply Chain’s existing portfolio of 236,000 square meters in Malaysia. The construction of the facility will be undertaken by local developer, Eastern Group, and is expected to be ready by Q1 2025.

Groundbreaking ceremony of South Region Hub
Groundbreaking ceremony of South Region Hub

Strategically located in the Free Trade Zone of Senai Airport City, the South Region Hub is a mere 10 minutes away from the North-South Expressway and Senai International Airport, enabling faster delivery times. This also marks a strategic step to fulfill the soaring demand of warehousing from sectors including automotive, technology, cloud business and data center, as DHL Supply Chain grows its business presence in Southern Malaysia.

Mario Lorenz, Managing Director, DHL Supply Chain Malaysia said, “With the launch of the South Region Hub as our 24th facility in Malaysia, we are looking to elevate the standards of logistics in the Southern region and beyond. This investment reflects our confidence in Johor’s potential as an epicenter for regional distribution. Positioned at a prime location, our Hub will establish new benchmark in efficiency and sustainable logistics solutions.”

As part of DHL Supply Chain’s global sustainability commitment, the South Region Hub will be a carbon-neutral operation with facilities such as solar panels, smart LED lighting and rainwater harvesting solutions.

The launch of the South Region Hub forms part of DHL Supply Chain’s strategy to invest EUR350 million in Southeast Asia over the next four years, with EUR131 million allocated specifically for Malaysia. This investment will expand DHL Supply Chain’s warehousing capacity, workforce and sustainability initiatives in the country. Additionally, DHL Supply Chain is set to open three more facilities across Malaysia – two in Penang and one in the Central region.

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DHL – The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 395,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.

DHL is part of DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 81.8 billion euros in 2023. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.

Harnessing Innovation for Sustainable Water and Forest Management in Asia-Pacific

Harnessing Innovation for Sustainable Water and Forest Management in Asia-Pacific
(photo: NEPL NP)

By Jong-Jin Kim, Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

ASUS Presents MGX-Powered Data-Center Solutions

Leading full stack of AI supercomputing solutions unveiled at GTC 2024


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 March 2024 – ASUS today announced its participation at the NVIDIA GTC global AI conference, where it will showcase its solutions at booth #730. On show will be the apex of ASUS GPU server innovation, ESC NM1-E1 and ESC NM2-E1, powered by the NVIDIA MGX modular reference architecture, accelerating AI supercomputing to new heights.

To help meet the increasing demands for generative AI, ASUS uses the latest technologies from NVIDIA, including the B200 Tensor Core GPU, the GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchip, and H200 NVL, to help deliver optimized AI server solutions to boost AI adoption across a wide range of industries.

To better support enterprises in establishing their own generative AI environments, ASUS offers an extensive lineup of servers, from entry-level to high-end GPU server solutions, plus a comprehensive range of liquid-cooled rack solutions, to meet diverse workloads. Additionally, by leveraging its MLPerf expertise, the ASUS team is pursuing excellence by optimizing hardware and software for large-language-model (LLM) training and inferencing and seamlessly integrating total AI solutions to meet the demanding landscape of AI supercomputing.

Tailored AI solutions with the all-new ASUS NVIDIA MGX-powered server
The latest ASUS NVIDIA MGX-powered 2U servers, ESC NM1-E1 and ESC NM2-E1, showcase the NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip which offer high performance and efficiency. The NVIDIA Grace CPU includes Arm® Neoverse V9 CPU cores with Scalable Vector Extensions (SVE2) and is powered by NVIDIA NVLink-C2C technology. Integrating with NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs and ConnectX-7 network adapters, ASUS MGX-powered servers deliver a blazing data throughput of 400Gb/s, ideal for enterprise AI development and deployment. Coupled with NVIDIA AI Enterprise, an end-to-end, cloud-native software platform for building and deploying enterprise-grade AI applications, the MGX-powered ESC NM1-E1 provides unparalleled flexibility and scalability for AI-driven data centers, HPC, data analytics and NVIDIA Omniverse applications.

Advanced liquid-cooling technology
The surge in AI applications has heightened the demand for advanced server-cooling technology. ASUS direct-to-chip (D2C) cooling offers a quick, simple option that distinguishes itself from the competition. D2C can be rapidly deployed, lowering data center power-usage effectiveness (PUE) ratios. ASUS servers, ESC N8-E11 and RS720QN-E11-RS24U, support manifolds and cool plates, enabling diverse cooling solutions. Additionally, ASUS servers accommodate a rear-door heat exchanger compliant with standard rack-server designs, eliminating the need to replace all racks — only the rear door is required to enable liquid cooling in the rack. By closely collaborating with industry-leading cooling solution providers, ASUS provides enterprise-grade comprehensive cooling solutions and is committed to minimizing data center PUE, carbon emissions and energy consumption to assist in the design and construction of greener data centers.

Confident AI software solutions
With its world-leading expertise in AI supercomputing, ASUS provides optimized server design and rack integration for data-intensive workloads. At GTC, ASUS will showcase ESC4000A-E12 to demonstrate a no-code AI platform with an integrated software stack, enabling businesses to accelerate AI development on LLM pre-training, fine-tuning and inference — reducing risks and time-to-market without starting from scratch. Additionally, ASUS provides a comprehensive solution to support different LLM tokens from 7B, 33B and even over 180B with customized software, facilitating seamless server data dispatching. By optimizing the allocation of GPU resources for fine-tune training, the software stack ensures that AI applications and workloads can run without wasting resources, which helps to maximize efficiency and return on investment (ROI). Furthermore, the software-hardware synergy delivered by ASUS provides businesses with the flexibility to choose the AI capabilities that best fit their needs, allowing them to push ROI still further.

This innovative software approach optimizes the allocation of dedicated GPU resources for AI training and inferencing, boosting system performance. The integrated software-hardware synergy caters to diverse AI training needs, empowering businesses of all sizes, including SMBs, to leverage advanced AI capabilities with ease and efficiency.

To address the evolving requirements of enterprise IoT applications, ASUS, renowned for its robust computing capabilities, is collaborating with industrial partners, software experts and domain-focused integrators. These collaborations aim to offer turnkey server support for complete solutions, including full installation and testing for modern data-center, AI and HPC applications.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING
ASUS servers are available worldwide. Please visit https://servers.asus.com for more ASUS data-center solutions or please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.
Hashtag: #ASUS #AI #servers

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About ASUS

ASUS is a global technology leader that provides the world’s most innovative and intuitive devices, components and solutions to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere. With its team of 5,000 in-house R&D experts, ASUS is world-renowned for continuously reimagining today’s technologies for tomorrow, garners more than 11 awards every day for quality, innovation and design, and is ranked among Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies.

DeepL Pro Empowers Singapore Businesses Going Global with Unmatched Translation Accuracy

Eliminating language barriers with accurate, secure, AI-powered translations


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 March 2024 – Global AI communications company, DeepL, is committed to creating a world without language barriers and making communications faster, easier, and more accurate. As pioneers in Language AI, DeepL’s suite of language tools account for linguistic nuance and ensure seamless, human-like communication across borders. The launch of DeepL Pro in Singapore further addresses the challenges businesses face when looking to expand, to streamline multilingual communications, and to translate documents at scale securely and accurately.

DeepL Pro was designed with businesses in mind, tailored for organisations of all sizes and verticals looking for the ultimate communications solution to expand their enterprise. With 32 global languages, DeepL translates with pinpoint accuracy, accounting for industry-specific terminology and situational context—meaning that businesses can communicate accurately with their customers, no matter where they are. And with advanced data security, organisations can trust that their information is safe and secure.

Here are some key features included in a DeepL Pro subscription:

  • Your data is secure: All text is deleted from DeepL-operated servers after the translation is completed—and no customer text is ever passed to third parties or used as AI training data.
  • Unlimited text translation: Businesses need to translate a high volume of characters, and DeepL Pro meets this demand with unlimited text translation.
  • Larger capacity for document translation: Translate more documents with larger file sizes, all while preserving the original formatting.
  • Greater customisation: Maintain brand consistency and standardise internal and external messaging with more translation customisation options.
  • Integrate DeepL API: With a DeepL API Pro subscription, businesses can translate their websites, apps, and internal tools and products—all within a few clicks.

“As a pivotal business hub for the APAC region and an emerging AI powerhouse in its own right, Singapore is an important market for DeepL,” says DeepL’s CEO and founder Jarek Kutylowski. “We want to empower businesses here with the most advanced Language AI technology, ensuring they can reach new markets with speed and accuracy.”

DeepL Pro subscriptions are now available for purchase on www.deepl.com in 25 markets Asia, the Americas, and Europe, providing businesses with the tools they need to communicate at scale.
Hashtag: #DeepL


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About DeepL

DeepL is an AI company that strives to overcome language barriers through accurate machine translation that sounds human. Since 2017 the DeepL Translator has, according to blind tests, achieved the world’s best translation quality. DeepL also provides professional products for companies, organisations, and translators. The exceptional quality of DeepL’s machine translation services is based on proprietary improvements in neural network mathematics and methodology. DeepL was founded by CEO Jaroslaw Kutylowski and is supported by world-renowned investors such as IVP, Benchmark, and b2venture.

Southco Introduces new R4-50 Heavy-Duty Electronic Rotary Latch with Integrated Sensor


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 March 2024 – Southco Asia Ltd., a subsidiary of Southco Inc., a leading global provider of engineered access solutions such as locks, latches, captive fasteners, electronic access solutions and hinges/ positioning technology has introduced a new R4-50 Heavy-Duty Electronic Rotary Latch with an integrated sensor and sealed electronic actuation, expanding its rotary latch line with options offering increased security and remote access control for demanding environments.

R4-50 Heavy-Duty Electronic Rotary Latch with Integrated Sensor
R4-50 Heavy-Duty Electronic Rotary Latch with Integrated Sensor

Offering high security, quick actuation speed, and exceptional cycle life, the latest addition to the Heavy-Duty Rotary Latch line is designed for applications where durability and reliability are critical. As an FMVSS 206 capable solution for high strength door retention, the R4-50 is made for last-mile delivery applications where constant use and unpredictable conditions are the norm.

The new R4-50 combines these traits with electronic actuation and monitoring to verify door security. The latch actuates reliably under high loads in under one second, and electronic access technology gives users convenient remote control actuation at all times. The integrated sensor communicates when the latch is closed and the door striker is present to confirm that the door is secured. The entire electronic actuation system is sealed to protect against environmental conditions.

All of this comes in a device built to last. With a cycle life five times longer than other electronic rotary latches, the R4-50 Heavy-Duty Rotary Latch will be a reliable solution for years after installation, even in the most demanding environments.

For more information about the R4-50 Heavy-Duty Rotary Latch, please visit southco.com or email the 24/7 customer service department at info@southco.com.
Hashtag: #southco #securitysystem #RotaryLatch

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About Southco

Southco, Inc. is the leading global designer and manufacturer of engineered access solutions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we understand that first impressions are lasting impressions in product design. For over 70 years, Southco has helped the world’s most recognized brands create value for their customers with innovative access solutions designed to enhance the touch points of their products in transportation and industrial applications, medical equipment, data centers and more. With unrivalled engineering resources, innovative products and a dedicated global team, Southco delivers the broadest portfolio of premium access solutions available to equipment designers throughout the world.

The Curtain Expert Collaborates With A-OK For ZenZip Launch


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 March 2024 – The Curtain Expert is proud to announce its collaboration with A-OK, a leading AI motors specialist, for the launch of their newest zip track blinds – ZenZip.

ZenZip, born out of the visionary mind of a curtain expert during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, has continually pushed the boundaries of innovation since its inception in 2020. The latest iteration of ZenZip boasts an array of cutting-edge features designed to elevate the window covering experience. With the enhanced Intelligent Stabilizer System, Intelligent Reducer, and Intelligent Zip Lock, users can expect seamless and secure zipping operations like never before. The robust aluminium profile, exquisitely designed and customisable to match any interior scheme, ensures both durability and aesthetic appeal.

The collaboration with A-OK further enhances the capabilities of ZenZip, integrating it seamlessly with Zigbee smart home solutions for a truly interconnected experience. This strategic partnership not only expands A-OK’s presence in the Singaporean market but also brings a fresh perspective from The Curtain Expert, contributing to the growth and innovation of the both companies.

Furthermore, the collaboration with Phifer USA adds another layer of innovation to ZenZip, incorporating enhanced fabric protection, antimicrobial resistance, and flawless weaving. This ensures a durable and hygienic window treatment solution, reflecting the commitment to excellence in both design and performance.

The Curtain Expert is a distinguished curtain and blinds shop in Singapore that is renowned for its comprehensive selection of top-tier window coverings. With a diverse range encompassing zip blinds, roller blinds, soundproof curtains, motorised curtains, and beyond, The Curtain Expert stands as a trusted authority in the field. Boasting over a decade of expertise in manufacturing, supplying, and installing curtains and blinds in Singapore, the company is committed to delivering durable yet visually appealing products tailored for both commercial and residential properties.

With the full support of A-OK Guangdong, The Curtain Expert will serve as the official local distributor of A-OK products in Singapore, further solidifying their commitment to delivering unparalleled quality and innovation to customers in the region.

For more information, please visit https://www.thecurtainexpert.com/.
Hashtag: #TheCurtainExpert #CurtainAndBlinds



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