During the 6th Plenary Session of the 11th Party Central Committee held last week, President Thongloun Sisoulith addressed the committee, asking them to focus on several key tasks to overcome the current economic situation in Laos.
Lao Govt Looks at Manufacturing, Tourism Industries to Help Overcome Economic Turmoil

Arrow Electronics Offers Engineering Expertise to Help Pingspace Develop Robotics-As-A-Service Solutions for Warehouse Operation Efficiency

Accelerating e-commerce growth has prompted commercial and logistics companies to adopt robotics and advanced electronic technologies for achieving fulfilment productivity and gaining competitive advantages. One of the most deployed warehouse automation technologies is automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS). The global ASRS market is expected to reach US$ 24 billion by 20301.
Founded in 2018 by Chuah Di Ken, CEO, Pingspace has set out on a mission to simplify, digitalize, and automate the warehouse and logistics industry. Specialized in building robotic storage systems, Pingspace aims to offer robust robotics-as-a-service supply chain solutions that deliver benefits of increased fulfilment rates, more productive labor, and safer warehouse environment.
“Our robotic storage systems are designed to be customizable and versatile, automating the movement of inventory around warehouses while also providing high-density storage capabilities. We hope to push the current industry standard of three to five days to next-day and then to same-day delivery,” said Chuah Di Ken, CEO, Pingspace. “Arrow’s engineering team has provided us with everything we need from product knowledge, technical insights, to turnkey solutions which enable us to jump-start and scale up the design, building, deployment, and management of our robotics-as-a-service supply chain solutions.”
Like many other technology start-ups, Pingspace faced technical challenges as they continue to develop and differentiate their solution offerings. Arrow’s engineering team has assisted them with proof-of concept, product prototyping, PCB design, and feasibility assessment.
“Today’s robotic innovations require comprehensive technology capabilities span from product design and engineering to manufacturing and supply chain. With our global network of technology suppliers and industry-leading services, Arrow is well positioned to help Pringspace as well as many other tech companies as they strive to bring ideas to life and get end products to market faster,” said Natarajan MM, Arrow Electronics’ vice president of South Asia. “Our best-in-class design tools and resources, engineering expertise, and supply chain services provide Pingspace with the kind of technology capability and flexibility it takes to break industry barriers and bring warehouse operation efficiency to the next level.”
With a comprehensive technology portfolio, Arrow has provided Pingspace team with prototype samples and technical insights for designing a power management system that not only reduces the weight and footprint, but also enables better energy efficiency of their robotic storage system.
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Macau-Based Developers to Sell Savan Legend Casino in Laos for USD 45 Million
The gaming and hotel service firm Macau Legend Development Ltd, owner of the Macau Fisherman’s Wharf precinct and operator of satellite casino Legend Palace, has signed a letter of intent to sell its Savan Legend casino and resort in Savannakhet, Laos for USD 45 million.
Keelung City Government Will Participate in L.A.D. In Seoul On June 17 To Promote the Beauty of Keelung

In recent years, the Keelung city government has been actively promoting tourism to the Korean market, hoping to introduce Keelung, a mountainous harbor city with the best cruise ship homeport in Asia, to the Korean public and let them know about Keelung’s rich tourism resources and splendid nature, such as the Waimushan Seaside Scenic Area, which was selected as one of the “Top 10 Attractive Waters” in Taiwan, and the Heping Island Park, which is rated as one of the 21 most beautiful sunrise scenes in the world, etc. What’s more, for Korean foodies who love Taiwanese food, a visit to Keelung’s Miaokou Night Market can practically cover almost all of Taiwan’s classic culinary delights, offering a rich travel experience for those who visit Keelung, Taiwan.
Therefore, in addition to the on-site activities on June 17, the Keelung City Government is also actively participating in Korean tourism exchange and other promotional activities, hoping to let the Korean people get to know Keelung and become familiar with the city. The Keelung City Government also warmly welcomes Korean tourists to visit Keelung and explore this charming city full of pleasant surprises.
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Charlie Puth and Vietnamese artists to converge at 8Wonder super music festival

8Wonder – the music festival is the highlight, fully closing the series of “eternal festivals” WonderFest 2023 – an annual international sea festival at Vinpearl Nha Trang. The journey to experience the “unlimited emotional wonders” 8Wonder will start at 4 PM, with more than 6 hours of endless excitement and sublimation with top-level music, eye-catching performances, superb cuisine, colorful carnivals, entertainment and interactive activities, etc.
The headliner of 8Wonder this year is Charlie Puth – a multi-platinum A-List singer, songwriter and producer of US contemporary pop music. The author of the hit “We Don’t Talk Anymore” will make thousands of audiences explode with emotions with mesmeric performances and outstanding visual effects, proving himself as “a global hitmaker”.
Joining Charlie Puth to resonate for eternal sublimation of emotions are the most popular and favorite artists in Vietnam.
To create “unlimited emotional wonder”, the top performance standards of the world entertainment industry will be applied for the first time in Vietnam right on the stage of 8Wonder in particular. With a space of up to 10,400m2 and a 180-degree view overlooking Nha Trang Bay, Wonder Square will become an unprecedentedly unique “infinity” stage, blending together the colorful ocean world on the stage and the ocean of waves lapping in real life. Along with the “infinity ocean” is a world-class sound – light and visual system. The whole mixture will create outstanding audio-visual effects, putting 8Wonder on a par with global music festivals.


The combination of 8Wonder – the top-notch international music model and Wonder Fest – the leading tourism ecosystem and the most attractive tourist destination in Vietnam is a creative and distinct method of doing tourism. This event series not only creates a completely new highlight for Vietnam’s tourism, but also strives to generate “emotional wonders” besides natural and cultural wonders, contributing to diverse experiences for tourists and raise Vietnam’s tourism to a new level.

Charlie Puth has proven to be one of the industry’s most consistent hitmakers and sought-after collaborators. Puth has amassed eight multi-platinum singles, four GRAMMY nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, a Critic’s Choice Award, and a Golden Globe nomination. His 2018 GRAMMY-nominated LP, Voicenotes, was RIAA Certified Gold only four days after its release and has logged over 5.6 billion streams worldwide. Recently, Puth released his highly anticipated third studio album CHARLIE via Atlantic Records. Featuring hit singles “Left and Right [feat. Jung Kook of BTS],”That’s Hilarious” and “Light Switch,” the “expertly crafted collection” (ROLLING STONE) has surpassed 1 billion global streams and received critical praise around the world. Following the release of his CHARLIE, Puth set out for his ‘One Night Only’ tour, welcoming fans around the world up close and personal as he shares his latest album and his greatest hits. In 2020, Puth’s collaboration with Gabby Barrett on their “I Hope” Remix earned him his fourth top 10 track on the Billboard Hot 100, hit number one on the Billboard “Adult Pop Songs” chart, and won a 2021 Billboard Music Award for “Top Collaboration.” Puth also co-wrote and produced The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber’s record-breaking single, “Stay,” which quickly become one of the biggest songs of 2021 and holds the title for the longest- reigning No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart and the first to lead it for double- digits – spending a total of eleven weeks at the top of the chart. |
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First Edition of the Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program Concludes with Students from the Mainland and Hong Kong Engaged in Exchange and Interaction to Co-create a Sustainable Future
Outstanding students will soon participate in internships to enhance their workplace competitiveness
SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach – 14 June 2023 – Today, Hang Lung Properties (SEHK stock code: 00101) (“the Company” or “Hang Lung”) held a graduation ceremony to mark the successful completion of the inaugural Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program. The Program was organized in partnership with the Xuhui District Women’s Federation, the Jing’an District Women’s Federation, and YiShe in Shanghai. Almost 180 female university students from across the nation participated in the Program, and 75% of them are the first in three generations of their families to attend university. Over the past eight months, the participants received over 6,300 hours of leadership training and mentorship, and 90% of them successfully completed the program. During the graduation ceremony, outstanding students from the Mainland and Hong Kong engaged in a dialogue to share insights into what they had learned and how they could contribute to the future development of society and the country.

Mr. Derek Pang, Senior Director – Mainland Business Operation, Hang Lung Properties; Ms. Tiffany Leung, Deputy Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Ms. Lu Ying, President of the Jing’an District Women’s Federation; Ms. Song Yan, President of the Xuhui District Women’s Federation, Ms. Chen Yang, Deputy Secretary of Jing’an Youth League Committee along with program mentors, attended the graduation ceremony and witnessed the progress and transformation the participating students have made.
At the graduation ceremony, Mr. Derek Pang, Senior Director – Mainland Business Operation, Hang Lung Properties, said, “It is a great pleasure to witness the growth of these students from the Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program from the mainland China and Hong Kong. We are thrilled to see the positive social impact that they have created through their sustainable community projects. On behalf of Hang Lung Properties, I would like to express our gratitude to the Women’s Federations, influential women leaders from diverse industries, and Hang Lung’s tenants and business partners for their support. Together we have fostered the holistic development of leadership and social responsibility among the next generation of young women. Looking ahead, we hope that more young females would be inspired by the impact of this program and will actively contribute to inclusive community development, as we work together to create a sustainable future for our country.”


Ms. Li Ming, Vice President of the Shanghai Women’s Federation, said, “The Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program has garnered significant interest and support from students, educators, universities, businesses, government, and other segments of society. Thanks to the collaborative effort of all stakeholders, the first edtion of the program has come to a successful conclusion, yet, it is just the beginning, as we look forward to see the program participants harnessing their potential and thriving in the future.”
Ms. Shi Ning, Managing Director of Chloe China and one of the program mentors, shared moving stories and experiences between her and students, urging them to move forward with determination and confidence to achieve limitless growth. At the ceremony, Ms. Song Yan, President of the Xuhui District Women’s Federation and Ms. Chen Yang, Deputy Secretary of Jing’an Youth League Committee, presented awards to outstanding participants and sustainable community project teams for their exceptional performance.
Three outstanding participants from Hong Kong and three from mainland China held an impromptu Shanghai-Hong Kong Inspirational Talk, exchanging their experiences and gains from the program. Li Meijun, a student from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and one of the program’s outstanding students shared, “For me, the key word from the Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program is ‘expanding boundaries’. During the course of the program, I had the opportunity to connect with diverse groups of people from different fields. These connections not only empowered me, but also confirmed that the future holds infinite possibilities and that I can explore them without limits.”


As a vital initiative in Hang Lung’s sustainability commitment, Hang Lung launched the nationwide community investment project, Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program, aiming to empower young women, develop their personal and professional potential, and build confidence for growth. The program boasts 43 mentors who provided six months of mentorship, totaling over 2,800 hours, and offered comprehensive leadership training courses that ran for almost 3,500 hours, as well as the Shanghai-Hong Kong Inspirtational Talks featuring influential women from Shanghai and Hong Kong. Under the guidance of mentors, and with support from the Hang Lung As One Volunteer Team, the students successfully completed 31 sustainable community projects related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), benefiting over 4,500 community members, further promoting social well-being. Going forward, outstanding students will be given the opportunity to conduct a two-month internship in Hang Lung, or companies associated with the program’s mentors, to gain practical experience and transition from campus to a professional environment while applying what they have learned from the program to real-life situations.

The successful conclusion of the Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program is a testament to Hang Lung’s commitment to its mission of “pursuing sustainable growth by connecting our customers and communities” and promoting sustainable development. In the future, Hang Lung will continue to empower and foster the growth of the younger generation of women, collaborating with like-minded partners to create and inclusive and diverse society.
The social impact of the Inaugural “Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program”:
Number of female university students participating in the program | Around 180, and 75% of the students are first among three generations in their families to attend university |
Leadership training hours | Around 3,500 hours |
Mentorship hours | Over 2,800 hours |
Sustainable community projects | 31 projects executed at local community level, covering 10 Sustainable Development Goals, benefiting over 4,500 people |
Please refer to the attachment for the list of Outstanding Program Participants and Outstanding Sustainability Community Projects.
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Outstanding Program Participants:
Student Name | Program of study | University | Year | Mentor |
Mainland China | ||||
Li Meijun | Administrative Law | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | Third year of PhD | Ms. Li Zhimin, General Manager of Ju Xin International Leasing Co., Ltd. |
Li Jiayi | Philosophy of Science and Technology | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | First year of Postgraduate Year | Ms. Liu Yanmei, Chef International Business Officer, UBS SDIC Fund Management Company Limited |
Liang Jingjing | Fashion Design and Communication | Shanghai Institute of Visual Art | Fourth year of university | Ms. Cai Jinqing, President of Kering Greater China |
Hong Kong | ||||
Sally Hong Wai Yu | Bachelor of Business Administration – Hospitality and Real Estate | The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Third year of university | Ms. Janet Poon, Director – Human Resources & Administration, Hang Lung Properties |
Serena Lam Long Yee | Bachelor of Business Administration (Integrated BBA Program) and Juris Doctor Double Degree Program | The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Third year of university | Mrs. Susan Chow, Vice Chairman, Advisory Committee, The HKFYG Leadership Institute |
Jane Wong | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | The University of Hong Kong | First year of university | Dr Vivian Wong, Hon Professor, School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong |
Outstanding Sustainability Community Projects:
Project Topic and Details | Social Impact | Team Members | Mentor | |
Mainland China | ||||
Stardust Memories: Children Building a Dementia-Friendly Community
The program aims to promote children’s understanding and concern about dementia through learning, board games, clay co-creation and research, cultivating positive family values and building a dementia-friendly community and a culture of care for the elderly. |
No. of beneficiaries: 43
SDG Goal 3: Good health and well-being |
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Ms. Lin Jun, Legal Head of DBS Bank (China) Ltd. | |
Eco-themed Picture Book Parent-child Reading Event
The program integrates early childhood education, parent-child bonding and green family concepts for environmental issues through picture book reading. It encourages parents and children to take environmental action and promotes environmental conservation through enjoyable and educational activities. |
No. of beneficiaries: Over 150
SDGs Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns |
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Ms. Li Zhimin, General Manager of Juxin International Leasing Co., Ltd. | |
Hong Kong | ||||
Tai Chi Humpty Dumpty
The safety and the physical well-being of elderly persons living alone in Sham Shui Po was the focus of a community initiative that offered Tai Chi classes as a means to build lower limb strength and reduce the occurrence of falls and other accidents. Members of the team visited their homes to assess the living conditions with a particular focus on creating a safe and comfortable environment for these senior citizens. |
No. of beneficiaries: 48 elderly
SDGs Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being Goal 10. Reduced Inequality |
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Dr Vivian Wong, Hon Professor, School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong | |
Second-hand Clothing Recycling Activity for Charity
With the aim of raising public awareness about the environmental impact of the fast fashion industry, the team collected used clothing, handbags and accessories from the community and organized a charity sale event. At the event, the public were also invited to participate in interactive games promoting sustainable fashion an ecologically-aware culture. |
No. of beneficiaries: 171
SDG Goal 13: Climate Action |
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Ms. Janet Poon, Director – Human Resources & Administration, Hang Lung Properties |
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About Hang Lung Properties
Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) creates compelling spaces that enrich lives. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Hang Lung Properties develops and manages a diversified portfolio of world-class properties in Hong Kong and the nine Mainland cities of Shanghai, Shenyang, Jinan, Wuxi, Tianjin, Dalian, Kunming, Wuhan and Hangzhou. With its luxury positioning under the “66” brand, the company’s Mainland portfolio has established its leading position as the “Pulse of the City”. Hang Lung Properties is recognized for leading the way in enhanced sustainability initiatives in real estate as it pursues sustainable growth by connecting customers and communities.
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USAID Strengthens Laos’s Vaccine Storage Capacity to Respond to COVID-19
The United States through the US Agency for International Development (USAID) officially handed over cold chain and IT equipment to the Ministry of Health of Laos on 12 June, further marking the expanding cooperation between the two countries on COVID-19 vaccination and public health.
Vinexpo Asia, Leather Show and Four New Trade Fairs Line Up to Put on a Great Show in Hong Kong
Further to the completion of several successful shows, including Global Sources Hong Kong, which packed out all ten halls with over 100,000 buyers at the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE), and HOFEX, Asia’s Leading Food and Hospitality Tradeshow which brought over 30,000 buyers from around the world to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), Hong Kong is continuing to boost the exhibition forward momentum by booking yet more events.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced the city is welcoming back two more premier global trade fairs, Vinexpo Asia 2024 and APLF Leather, Materials + & Fashion Access 2024, while securing four new trade shows for this year.
APLF and Vinexpo Asia set to return to Hong Kong in 2024
Next year, APLF Leather, Materials + & Fashion Access 2024, one of the world’s most important leather and fashion tradeshows and Vinexpo Asia, the most highly regarded international show in the wine and spirits industry in Asia-Pacific, are set to return to Hong Kong in March and May respectively.
Kenneth Wong, General Manager, MICE & Cruise of HKTB, said: “The return of the world’s leading trade shows highlights Hong Kong’s attractiveness, its friendly trading policies, and solid fundamentals; Hong Kong also enjoys promising growth potential with the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and comprehensive government support for the industry. We are highly delighted to see organisers of both old and new shows choosing Hong Kong.”
David Bondi, Senior Vice President, Informa Markets Asia said, “We’re delighted to bring APLF events back to Asia’s World City next year. The enthusiasm is palpable as the city has long been our home base, connecting the global markets with Chinese suppliers and buyers.”
Launched in Asia a quarter-century ago, Vinexpo Asia is one of the world’s largest events for wine and spirits professionals. Rodolphe Lameyse, Chief Executive Officer of Vinexposium Group said, “Hong Kong is the strategic gateway to the market in mainland China, and 2024 will mark Vinexpo Asia‘s triumphant return to the city with hundreds of producers presenting the very best wines from all around the world.”
Four new shows cement Hong Kong as GBA’s MICE hub and Asia’s aviation and logistics centre
This June and July, four new exhibitions are being staged in Hong Kong for the first time: DMP Greater Bay Area Industrial Expo; the three-in-one expo BioCHINA 2023; Greater Bay Area ESG & Sustainability Exhibition; and the 13th JCtrans Global Freight Forwarders Expo 2023.
The exciting line-up is a strong testament to Hong Kong’s thriving exhibition scene in the light of the city’s unique position as the MICE hub of the GBA and a global aviation and logistics centre.
Check out more upcoming events on MICE event calendar: https://mehongkong.com/eng/home/planning/events.html

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