Mr. Dmitry Medvedev, leader of the United Russia Party and Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, arrived in Vientiane Capital on Tuesday for a working tour in Southeast Asia and a number of meetings and negotiations with senior Lao officials.
Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev in Laos for High-Level Meetings

Step into CASIO’s new flagship store in ION Orchard with brand new concept
Completed with a unique centerpiece by international artist Jahan Loh, “Five Tiger Generals (2019)” represents the cultural bonds of contemporary art and CASIO’s spirit of tough, rugged timekeeping
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 23 May 2023 – CASIO is proud to open the doors to its flagship store in ION Orchard Singapore, unveiling the world of CASIO where industrial ruggedness rules.

The launch is doubly timely, opened in time to celebrate the 40th anniversary of G-SHOCK, the rugged timepiece that has continued to evolve in pursuit of ultimate toughness since 1983.
Aiming to support the Singapore arts culture scene, featured centerpieces created by local artists are placed at selected G-SHOCK stores. These stores will also carry a wider line up of G-SHOCK watches which includes MRG series, limited edition models and new launches. Seeking to be a one-stop space reigniting the connection between the local community of watch enthusiasts and contemporary art, brought together by Casio’s spirit of tough, rugged timekeeping.
At the ION store, an iconic sculpture by Singaporean artist Jahan Loh featuring a metal half-body bust evokes a futuristic cyborg but fronted by a face of Casio’s iconic watch and its rounded rectangular bezel. The 五虎将 (Five Tiger Generals, 2019), will make its appearance at the store opening.
G-SHOCK G-SQUAD: The sports watch designed for Everyday Wear
For the launch, G-SHOCK introduces its latest lineup of the G-SQUAD sports line, designed for everyday wear. The DW-H5600 series models come complete with features and functions to support physical workouts, including an optical sensor for heart rate measurements and an accelerator sensor that keeps track of step count.
These watches are designed and engineered to provide feedback for running, walking and other types of workouts. They also provide training analysis, recovery when sleeping analysis, and breathing exercises using the Polar library and even measure blood’s oxygen level.
The bezel and band incorporate materials carefully sourced to reduce environmental impact. Bio-based resin, a polymer material derived from renewable organic resources obtained by chemically or biologically synthesizing raw materials makes up the straps and case, while an MIP liquid crystal display keeps times and other measurement data clear and easy to read. Both USB and solar charging are supported for the ultimate in everyday practicality.
The DW-H5600EX model comes in a special package with a replacement bezel and band. The band and bezel are printed with a section of the design drawings of the DW-5000C, the first G-SHOCK. The interchangeable bezel and band are also printed with the colorful lines of the module wiring diagram.
The DW-H5600 series watches, DW-H5600-1 and DW-H5600-2 are priced at $399. DW-H5600MB-1 and DW-H5600-2 are priced at $419. DW-H5600EX-1 is priced at $619 respectively.
The DW-H5600 series will be available online and in-stores from 19 May 2023.
G-SHOCK 40th Anniversary Recrystallized: 40 years of pushing the limits of toughness
Also unveiled was the G-SHOCK 40th Anniversary RECRYSTALLIZED SERIES, a collection of three limited-edition models from G-SHOCK celebrating its 40th anniversary.
The DW-5000 was the first G-SHOCK model to hit the market in April 1983. This special 40th-anniversary model is created using newly developed stainless-steel recrystallization and deep hardening technology, which is applied to the first-generation DW-5000 and its full-metal counterpart, the GMW-B5000.
The DW-5040PG, a reissue of the first G-SHOCK model, has a recrystallized and deep-hardened screw-on case back, buckle, and band loop. The back of the watch has a black ion-plated (IP) finish, while the buckle and the band loop, which sports four stars representing the number “40,” have a gold IP finish. The bezel and band are made of environmentally friendly biomass plastic. The face proudly displays the text “PROJECT TEAM Tough,” the name of the original G-SHOCK development team.
The GMW-B5000PS features a recrystallized and deep hardened bezel, band, and screw-on case back, and titanium carbide (TiC) coating to create a scratch-resistant yet bold design. The face is adorned with the words “SINCE 1983.”
The GMW-B5000PG has a recrystallized and deep-hardened bezel, band, and screw-on case back, all of which have a gold IP finish. The face is decorated with the words “SINCE 1983”.
The backs of all three models are engraved with the 40th anniversary logo designed by Eric Haze, and the lower left button is engraved with a star symbol, identifying these timepieces as special models.
The 40th Anniversary RECRYSTALLIZED SERIES watches GMW-B5000PS, GMW-B5000PG as well as DW-5040PG is priced at $1,249, $1,249, $449 respectively. And will be available online and in-stores from 12 May 2023.
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About G-SHOCK
Built from a mission by creator Mr. Ibe to create the unbreakable watch, G-SHOCK is the watch that stunned the world with a concept for toughness that defied conventional watchmaking logic. G-SHOCK creates technologically advanced watches that can resist gravity, freezing temperatures, high water pressure and magnetic fields, watches built to last forever through a constant pursuit of toughness. Launched in 1983, G-SHOCK celebrated its 35th Anniversary in 2018 and its watches have sold over 100 million in over 100 countries during that time. The G-SHOCK Premium collection uses the highest standards of engineering and rigorous testing at its design centre in Yamagata, Japan, to ensure that every piece remains true to the original concept, whilst a combination of fine materials and styling deliver the ultimate in luxury timepieces. News about Casio G-SHOCK is available at: https://www.gshock.casio.com/sg
About CASIO
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics products and business equipment solutions. Since its establishment in 1946, Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of “creativity and contribution” through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. Today, Casio’s offerings include timepieces, electronic dictionaries, calculators, musical instruments, system equipment, and others.
1,389 nominations for the third season of the Vinfuture Prize

The 2023 VinFuture Prize’s nominations come from respected scientists and organizations from 90 countries and territories across six continents. Leading in the number of nominators are scientists from the Americas with 30.3%, followed by Asia (28.6%), Africa (9.5%), and Oceania (6.8%). Europe has shown impressive growth, with 24.8% of the nominating partners – 1.5 times higher than last year.
This year’s nominating partners are from renowned universities and research institutes such as Harvard (USA), Stanford (USA), University of California (USA), Johns Hopkins (USA), Max Planck (Germany), Cambridge (UK), Oxford (UK), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), the University of Tokyo (Japan), Yonsei University (South Korea), and Monash University (Australia)…
The 2023 VinFuture Prize’s nominations continue to encompass a wide range of critical disciplines, including health and wellness, energy, environment, agriculture, climate change, and multidisciplinary artificial intelligence (AI) applications. All the nominated projects show significant development potential and stand to improve the lives of millions of people.
Dr. Thai-Ha Le, Managing Director of the VinFuture Prize commented: “The third season of VinFuture Prize has garnered widespread acclaim and support from the international scientific community. The number of nominated partners has more than quadrupled, from almost 1,200 in the first season to over 5,264 this year. This confirms the growing prominence of the VinFuture Prize in the global scientific community, stressing its role as a driving factor for scientific progress, particularly in developing nations.”
Aligning with the aim of “Science for humanity”, the nominations for the 2023 VinFuture Prize fulfill the requirement of demonstrating the positive influence they have brought, or their potential to bring about significant improvements to people’s lives. Additionally, there are numerous nominees in cutting-edge disciplines such as quantum computing, models for managing material qualities, inventions to serve people with impairments, neurological disorders like cancer, new forms of energy, high-tech products, more affordable materials, and others.
The 2023 VinFuture pre-screening round takes place from June 1st to September 16th and aims to enable the Committee to meticulously evaluate the most impactful and award-worthy nominations to proceed to the final round. To ensure scientific integrity, fairness, and transparency, the 12-member Pre-Screening Committee will assess the nominations according to a rigorous evaluation process based on the highest international standards and core criteria. These criteria include the degree of scientific or technological advancement, the level of impact on people’s lives, as well as the project’s scale and sustainability.
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About the VinFuture Prize:
The VinFuture Foundation, established on International Solidarity Day on December 20th, 2020, is a non-profit organization co-founded by billionaire Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong and his wife, Mrs. Pham Thu Huong. The Foundation’s core activity is awarding the annual VinFuture Prize, which recognizes transformative scientific and technological innovations capable of making significant positive changes in the lives of millions of people worldwide.
The VinFuture Prize consists of four prestigious awards presented each year. The most esteemed is the VinFuture Grand Prize, valued at US$3 million, making it one of the largest annual prizes globally. Additionally, there are three Special Prizes, each valued at US$500,000, specifically dedicated to honoring female innovators, innovators from developing countries, and innovators with outstanding achievements in emerging fields.
In pursuit of its mission, the Foundation undertakes various activities. These include engaging in strategic grantmaking initiatives, fostering intellectual connections, and collaborating in the advancement of science and technology.
First Cambodian American Mayor in the US Visits Prince Horology to Observe Swiss-Style Watchmaking in Cambodia

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About Prince Holding Group

About Prince Horology:
At the Prince Horology Vocational Training Center in Cambodia, students learn the art of contemporary watchmaking through a comprehensive and practically based educational program that is unique in the Asia-Pacific region.
In this unique setting, students remain faithful to centuries of traditional Swiss watchmaking expertise. Through an unparalleled investment in modern, state-of-the-art specialized equipment and technical know-how, the Prince Horology Vocational Training Center in Cambodia offers students an incredible opportunity to learn the art of Swiss watchmaking and gain skills that will serve them for a lifetime.
For more details, please visit: www.princehorology.
Sanamxay Authorities Issue Clarification Regarding Recent Land Grab Dispute
Authorities in Sanamxay District, Attapeu Province have issued a clarification about the alleged land grab incident that caused villagers to protest over a foreign company taking over a protected area of the Bolaven Plateau.
Lao Brewery Company Ltd. Rallies Support for Athletes at SEA Games
Thanks to the encouragement from their fellow countrymen and women, Lao athletes have won more medals than expected at the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which just concluded in Cambodia.
380 New Species of Animals and Plants Discovered in the Greater Mekong Region
A color-changing lizard, a thick-thumbed bat, a poisonous snake named after a Chinese mythological goddess, an orchid that looks like a muppet and a tree frog with skin that resembles thick moss are five of the 380 new species described by scientists in the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia in 2021 and 2022, according to a new report released today by WWF.
Innolux to Showcase High-Value, Cross-Domain, Sustainable Products and Technologies at SID Display Week 2023

Innolux’s Three Leading Products for the Outdoors and a Sustainable Lifestyle
Innolux’s 28-inch flexible ACeP (Advanced Color ePaper) Module is the world’s first of its kind with high readability, lightweight and low-power consumption features, making it a sustainable product. Innolux unveiled its “Outdoor EV Compound Charging Station,” the world’s first-ever charging piles utilizing ePaper applications with access to services and marketing content. Innolux’s industry-leading high-brightness “23.8-inch WTSR Display” has patented backlight modules paired with wide-temperature high-penetration TFT-LCD, making it able to operate under difficult settings including outdoor conditions.
With First-Of-Its-Kind in the Industry and Around the World Automotive Displays, Innolux’s Subsidiary CarUX is a Pioneer in the Era of Smart Mobility
CarUX, an Innolux subsidiary, is leading the industry in seeking innovation and breakthroughs in the high-end display technologies and technologies for large, curved, and free-shape displays. Innolux’s “Integrated automotive LID”, the world’s first-ever single-piece large curved display, is a one-piece front-seat display that maximizes information display. CarUX’s industry’s one-of-a-kind, high-resolution “Cinema Display for rear seat” is a total solution entering mass production at the supply chain of international car makers.
Innolux’s Next-Generation AR/VR Products Take Digital Life to a New Level
Equipped with industry-leading 4K ultra-high resolution, Innolux’s ” 2117ppi Low Power 4K VR LCD Technology” enables users to explore optimized views with superior clarity and enjoy realistic, immersive experiences. The “1.57-inch AR Dynamic LC Dimmer” introduces dynamic light adjustment technology in AR devices to enable a more immersive AR experience.
Digital Arts Solutions Forge a Sustainable Smart City Lifestyle
Innolux will showcase its diverse 13.3-inch to 31.5-inch digital gallery display solutions, including the “N3D Digital Photo Frame,” “23.8-inch and 31.5-inch Inno-Gallery Displays,” “ N3D Digital Art Display,” “Kirameki Display” and more. Innolux will pave the way for modern art toward new digital technology.
Video featuring Innolux’s SID products:
(1) Innolux SID 2023, Make For Your Life – Breakthrough Technologies:
https://youtu.be/zwWqk4Twfhs
(2) Innolux SID 2023, Make For Your Life – Smart Transportation:
https://youtu.be/MejpD1saSbI
(3) Innolux SID 2023, Make For Your Life – Smart Retail:
https://youtu.be/-Hq07OWvKUs
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