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Vietnamese President Discusses Defense Cooperation with Laos in High-Level Meeting

Vietnamese President Spotlights Defense Cooperation with Laos in High-Level Meeting
The Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong (left) and Deputy Minister of National Defense and Chairman of the Lao People’s Army (LPA)’s General Department of Politics, Mr. Thongloi Silivong (right) (photo: VNA))

Deputy Minister of National Defense and Chairman of the Lao People’s Army (LPA)’s General Department of Politics, Mr. Thongloi Silivong met Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong in Hanoi on Tuesday to discuss the significance of defense cooperation between Laos and Vietnam.

Bit Best Ecosystem beta version officially launched: A Panoramic View Towards the Future

DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach – 27 September 2023 – Recently, Bit Best announced the launch of its beta version of the ecosystem which amalgamates blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and financial services, shaping the future of the digital economy in its unique way.

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The Bit Best ecosystem encompasses a range of components and services, including Swap, Stake, LP mining, leveraged contracts, and financial management sectors. The design of these sectors is intended to offer users a one-stop digital asset management solution, simultaneously injecting vitality into the Bit Best ecosystem.

Additionally, Bit Best also unveils DAO governance, to make the decision-making process transparent, fair, and involve community members collectively. By adopting DAO governance, Bit Best aims to better listen to the community’s voice and transform it into tangible actions.

Bit Best’s Brand Promotion

Online, Bit Best has engaged in online marketing activities such as TwitterSpace and Binance Live to continually increase its global reach. Through token whitelisting activities, it has also attracted and retained its pioneer users.

Offline, it has continuously held and organized several meetings at its Dubai headquarters, drawing numerous institutions and investors to delve deeper into and participate in Bit Best’s ecosystem and promotion. These activities have not only significantly boosted Bit Best’s brand recognition but have also introduced many to a novel ecosystem.

About Bit Best’s Token Economy

The BST token will soon be launched globally, gaining exposure through IEO on launchpads and token listings. This will serve as a key medium for ecosystem governance and incentive feedback. Furthermore, the project will introduce the ESPDE staking model, awarding PMT tokens based on user-provided liquidity. These initiatives aim to motivate users to participate in the Bit Best ecosystem, sharing in its growth. The dynamically balanced incentive will also become a highlight of Bit Best’s ecosystem governance.

About Bit Best Mining Pool

The impending operation of the Bit Best mining pool marks a significant step in the Bit Best ecosystem. Its operation not only offers a more stable and secure environment for the Bit Best ecosystem but also affords users more participation opportunities.

About Bit Best’s Regulatory Operations

Currently, the Bit Best Foundation has obtained a license for a regulatory financial fund entity. Moving forward, the Bit Best ecosystem will work towards more globally compliant trading conditions, with plans to secure a blockchain exchange license in the first quarter of 2024. Achieving regulatory compliance will further enhance the project’s credibility, attracting more users to the ecosystem.

About Bit Best’s Future Development and Panoramic Vision

Bit Best announced that it will continue to develop and expand its ecosystem, seeking financing from top-tier institutions to connect with more resources and support. It will also implement strategic ecosystem collaboration plans to seek broader cooperation opportunities. Moreover, the project will keep promoting global community development, allowing more individuals to participate in the ecosystem.

An ecosystem that combines innovative technology, diverse services, and a global user base is pioneering a new chapter in digital asset management. Bit Best’s ecosystem, like a growing seed rooted in a firm foundation, thrives through continuous self-iteration and optimization.

The various financial sectors, like unique organisms in the ecosystem, coexist harmoniously, contributing to its diversity. DAO governance endows the ecosystem with vitality, allowing every community member to partake in its construction, governance, and share its successes.

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About Bit Best

Bit Best aims to create a decentralized, equitable, and secure ecosystem that meets users’ needs comprehensively. From token issuance, joint mining pools, to obtaining regulatory licenses, Bit Best is providing users with an all-encompassing digital asset management platform. As the market needs and user expectations evolve, the Bit Best ecosystem continues to grow and refine.

Prominent Thai Human Rights Lawyer Accused of Insulting King Receives 4-Year Prison Term

Arnon Nampa talks to reporter on the arrival at the Criminal court before hearing his first verdict in his trial on royal defamation charge Tuesday, 26 September 2023. (Photo: AP)

BANGKOK (AP) — A prominent Thai human rights lawyer was convicted on Tuesday of insulting the monarchy and sentenced to four years in prison, the first conviction under a controversial law guarding the royal institution since a civilian government took office after years of military-backed rule.

Lao Government Lowers Prices for Essential Goods in Vientiane Capital

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC), working with local companies, started a program to sell commonly used consumer goods at lower prices in Vientiane Capital on 26 September 2023 (Photo: Laopost)

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce collaborated with local companies to start selling commonly used consumer goods at lower prices in Vientiane Capital to help households struggling with the high cost of living.

Prudential partners with six NGOs to invest in local communities

Over 1,000 Prudential volunteers will join hands to serve the community during Prudential Volunteer Month starting in October

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 September 2023 – Prudential today announced partnerships with six non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Hong Kong as part of its effort to drive a more sustainable, responsible and inclusive future for the city’s wider community in a way that aligns with its mission to be the most trusted partner and protector for this generation and generations to come.

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From left to right:

  • Vivian Choi, Chief Executive Officer, Junior Achievement Hong Kong
  • Alice Lui, Deputy Executive Director, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
  • Lawrence Lam, CEO, Prudential Hong Kong Limited
  • Fion Leung, Co-founder & CEO, Time Auction
  • Sky Siu, Executive Director, KELY Support Group
  • Chen-yang Low, Head of Community Services Division, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals

The new partnerships are with six key NGO partners that supported Prudential’s CSR efforts across the key pillars of “Financial Education”, “Health”, “Social Capital” and “Community Investment”.

Lawrence Lam, Chief Executive Officer of Prudential Hong Kong Limited, said, “Prudential’s purpose of ‘For Every Life. For Every Future.’ reflects our commitment to create greater value for society and a positive sustainable impact for today’s and future generations, through our collaborations and volunteer work with our NGO partners. We thank our key NGO partners – Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service, Junior Achievement Hong Kong, KELY Support Group, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, Time Auction and Tung Wah Group of Hospitals for their efforts and dedication in supporting our community initiatives under four key focus areas: financial education, health, social capital, and community investment.”

Prudential’s commitment to be the most trusted partner and protector for the community could not be realised without the close partnership from our six community partners. They include:

Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service

Prudential has long been supporting corporate blood donation and was Hong Kong’s only insurer to receive the Elite Partnership Award last year, a testament to Prudential’s ongoing commitment to supporting health and life protection of the Hong Kong society. This year, Prudential’s employees and financial consultants, together with their family and friends, have collectively donated more than 800 bags of blood, helping to save more than 2,400 lives in Hong Kong.

Junior Achievement Hong Kong

Co-developed by Junior Achievement Hong Kong and Prudential Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential, the Cha-Ching Financial Education Platform aims to instil the four key money management concepts of Earn, Save, Spend and Donate in primary school children through lively and engaging cartoon videos, games and teaching materials. Since its inception eight years ago, the curriculum has benefited over 500,000 primary school children in Asia and Africa. Education materials tailored for primary school children in Hong Kong will be launched this year with the goal of supporting 800 students.

KELY Support Group

Prudential is supporting KELY’s Open Door Work Placement Programme this year to provide training on CV writing, interview skills, basic business acumen, and work etiquettes to Form 6 ethnic minority students. These students also had the opportunity to be placed for summer internship at Prudential or at a company under our network of small and medium enterprises. Having completed the first phase of the programme with positive feedback, Prudential and KELY are recruiting employers and ethnic minority youths to join the second phase in October.

The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups

Last year Prudential started its cooperation with the Federation’s Youth Employment Network to sponsor the $avvy Planner Workshop Series. Leveraging the first board game in Hong Kong that focuses on career planning and financial management, senior secondary school students are edu-tained to develop concepts of financial management, improve their financial quotient (FQ) and lay the foundation for their career planning. This includes learning skills such as setting life and financial goals, budgeting, risk management, saving methods, and controlling expenses. Riding on last year’s success, the HKFYG is currently recruiting secondary school partners for this year’s programme and expecting to increase the number of student beneficiaries to 1,200.

Time Auction

Starting from October, Prudential will partner with Time Auction to mobilise more than 1,000 Prudential employees and financial consultants to participate in Prudential Volunteer Month – a month-long initiative to encourage our employees and financial consultants to join hands to serve and give back to the community, addressing critical social and environmental needs with a focus on Prudential’s ESG priorities.

Tung Wah Group of Hospitals

To support the TWGHs’ relief efforts for the underprivileged, especially in the wake of the pandemic, Prudential sponsored the “Goods-For-You” Scheme Community Support Project to set up vending machines in Sham Shui Po and Yau Tsim Mong districts, allowing eligible sub-divided households and low-income families to collect daily cleaning and hygienic supplies and canned food. In May this year, with the return of the Rubber Duck to the Victoria Harbour, the TWGHs partnered with Prudential and our volunteers from the agency force to take 80 kindergarten kids from Tuen Mun and Tin Shui Wai to see the rubber ducks at the Tamar Park. They all enjoyed a fun and laughter-filled lunch afterwards.

Lam added, “We are grateful for the opportunity to co-create a more inclusive and caring society with our NGO partners. Being a progressive and forward-looking organisation, Prudential strives to create a positive and lasting impact on individuals, families and communities for this generation and for generations to come. We are humbled to be nominated as a recipient for the Caring Company accolade for 20 consecutive years, and we are committed to continue our support for the Hong Kong community.”
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About Prudential Hong Kong Limited

Prudential has been serving the people of Hong Kong since 1964. Through Prudential Hong Kong Limited and Prudential General Insurance Hong Kong Limited, we provide a range of financial planning services and products including individual life insurance, investment-linked insurance, retirement solutions, health and medical protection, general insurance, and employee benefits.

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Hang Lung Nationwide Volunteer Day: Over 1,200 Corporate Volunteers Work Together to Care for Women’s Physical and Mental Health

HONG KONG SAR / SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach – 27 September 2023 – Hang Lung Properties (SEHK stock code: 00101) (the “Company” or “Hang Lung”) holds its annual nationwide volunteer day in Hong Kong and in nine cities across mainland China every September to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of Hang Lung Group. This year, under the theme of “Caring for Women’s Physical and Mental Health,” more than 1,200 Hang Lung As One volunteers took part in engaging activities for more than 7,300 grassroots women and their children to help them relax and relieve their daily work and family pressures. Participants also included young volunteers from Hong Kong SAR Government’s “Strive and Rise Programme”, encouraging the younger generation to connect with and serve their community.

In Hong Kong, the Hang Lung As One Volunteer Team made hand creams and gifted the products to nearly 500 disadvantaged women, reminding them to take care of themselves and prioritize their physical and mental wellbeing
In Hong Kong, the Hang Lung As One Volunteer Team made hand creams and gifted the products to nearly 500 disadvantaged women, reminding them to take care of themselves and prioritize their physical and mental wellbeing

Mr. Weber Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Hang Lung Properties, said, “With the motto We Do It Well, Hang Lung continually contributes to society through community investment projects and volunteer services. Women play an integral part in their families and society. Their physical and mental health is a key issue of concern and importance in our society. On the ‘Hang Lung Nationwide Volunteer Day’ this year, we show our care and support for groups of these highly devoted women as a token of appreciation for their dedication. I am also glad that our colleagues across the nation have actively participated in Hang Lung As One volunteering activities, contributing to the wellbeing and sustainability of our community.”

The volunteer team from Grand Gateway 66 in Shanghai collaborated with tenants to hold a coffee art workshop for grassroots women as well as tasting special desserts with them, providing an opportunity to relax and unwind
The volunteer team from Grand Gateway 66 in Shanghai collaborated with tenants to hold a coffee art workshop for grassroots women as well as tasting special desserts with them, providing an opportunity to relax and unwind

In Hong Kong, the previously scheduled activities for Nationwide Volunteer Day were postponed due to the impacts of a record-breaking rainstorm. However, this did not dampen the enthusiasm of the Hang Lung As One Volunteer Team. With the guidance of female tutors from the Hong Kong Federation of Women’s Centres, the volunteers worked together to make hand creams and distributed them along with care packages to nearly 500 disadvantaged women and their families. The volunteer team will also invite a group of women and their children from the North District of the New Territories to participate in a refreshing nature bath at The Peak and a delightful lunch at Peak Galleria in the near future. We hope to alleviate some of the emotional stress on these families after the torrential rains with a relaxing and enjoyable parent-child activity.

Heartland 66 volunteers in Wuhan thanked sanitation workers and migrant women, and arranged a movie-watching session in the plaza’s cinema for them, enjoying a pleasant day together
Heartland 66 volunteers in Wuhan thanked sanitation workers and migrant women, and arranged a movie-watching session in the plaza’s cinema for them, enjoying a pleasant day together

Members of Hang Lung management on the Mainland also led the Hang Lung As One Volunteer Teams to actively engage local government departments, tenants, and relevant industry experts in conducting a series of enriching and relaxing activities for women. In Shanghai and Kunming, volunteers worked with tenants to hold workshops on physiotherapy yoga, pour-over coffee and flower arrangement, allowing grassroots women to relieve their stress and enjoy artistic expression. In Shenyang and Jinan, volunteer teams arranged professional health lectures and fitness classes aimed at women to enhance their health literacy and inspire them to pay more attention to their physical and mental health. Meanwhile, the Hang Lung As One Volunteer Teams from Wuxi, Tianjin, Dalian, Wuhan, and Hangzhou organized excursions, movie watching, and photo shoots for women, giving them the opportunity to enjoy quality time with their children, let go of their worries, and enhance their happiness.

Established in Hong Kong in 2012, the Hang Lung As One Volunteer Team actively cooperates with various community groups and charitable organizations to support the wellbeing of society. Over the past 11 years, the initiative has set up 12 teams across Hong Kong and 11 projects in 9 Mainland cities, which take part in a range of social service activities to promote women’s empowerment, youth education and development, and elderly services, with more than 11,400 volunteers and over 135,000 accumulated service hours, to create a diverse and inclusive community.

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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.

At Hang Lung Properties – We Do It Well.

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FOMO Pay Fuels Singapore Pitstop Industry Pilot for Programmable Rewards

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 27 September 2023 – Singapore-based major payment institution FOMO Pay fuels the country’s Purpose Bound Money (PBM) acceptance as the merchant acquirer of the Singapore Pitstop industry pilot. The industry pilot by Grab, StraitsX (part of Fazz) and UOB builds on the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Project Orchid initiative*. The digital vouchers available in the Singapore Pitstop is an example of PBM, which allows conditions such as validity period and type of merchants to be specified when making transfers in digital money. When a consumer pays for his purchase using PBM, funds are transferred to the merchant immediately once the terms of use are fulfilled, without the need for a separate reconciliation process.

FOMO Pay bolsters PBM acceptance by equipping merchants with the capability to receive PBM in consumer voucher format through its digital payment solution. This aligns seamlessly with the objective to offer greater flexibility to businesses and consumers through interoperable payment systems.

Further to its contribution to the PBM trial at the 2022 Singapore FinTech Festival, FOMO Pay takes pride in its role as the merchant acquirer supporting the industry pilot with merchant acquiring services. In the Singapore Pitstop industry pilot, FOMO Pay enables its hero merchants (Mount Faber and Jumbo) and participating merchants (ANDAZ, LAC, Eu Yan Sang, KOI and City Tours) to accept PBM in the form of Non-Fungible Token (NFT) vouchers and provide seamless digital payment experiences to Singaporean locals and international visitors from 7 September 2023 to 31 December 2023.

FOMO Pay demonstrates its pioneering role in the realm of programmable money and programmable payment, further solidifying its prominent standing in the FinTech sector. Devoted to advancing digital payment innovation through the utilisation of financial technologies, FOMO Pay is proud to showcase real-life applications of the Digital Singapore Dollar in collaboration with industry-leading partners.

*Project Orchid is an ongoing initiative led by MAS to develop the competency and digital infrastructure needed to issue a digital Singapore dollar domestically. Please refer to this link for more information.

Hashtag: #FOMOPay #MAS #PBM #DigitalSGD #DigitalPayment #ProgrammablePayment #FinTech #ProjectOrchid

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About FOMO Pay

Founded in 2015, FOMO Pay Pte Ltd is a major payment institution (License No. PS20200145) regulated under the Payment Services Act in Singapore, licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to conduct Cross-border Money Transfer Services, Domestic Money Transfer Services, Digital Payment Token Services and Merchant Acquisition Services. The firm has become a leading one-stop digital payment and digital banking solution provider, and is currently building Asia’s first licensed gateway helping institutions and businesses to connect between fiat and digital currency. The company offers its three flagship products:

  • FOMO Payment: a one-stop digital payment solution for merchants, corporates and financial institutions.
  • FOMO iBank: facilitates businesses’ every-day requirements for transactional banking needs.
  • FOMO Crypto: Asia’s first licensed gateway bridging fiat and digital currency.

Discover NSRCC’s Brand New Golf Course at Its Exclusive Open House | National Service Resort & Country Club

Don’t miss out on the chance to partake in the recently revealed NSRCC Kranji 18-Hole golf course and the special membership deals designed to foster closer family bonds.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 27 September 2023 – National Service Resort & Country Club (NSRCC), the premier destination for golf enthusiasts and families seeking a tranquil escape in Singapore, is thrilled to announce an upcoming Open House. Scheduled for 7th & 8th October 2023 from 10AM-6PM, at 10 Changi Coast Walk. This event will feature the launch of two new offerings set to elevate the golf and country club experience, catering to both golf aficionados and those yearning for quality family time amidst natural beauty.

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Unlock Great Deals at the NSRCC Open House Event

In celebration of these attractive offerings, NSRCC extends a warm invitation to its Open House event at NSRCC Changi. This event promises an engaging introduction to the club’s facilities with fun-filled activities, as well as an opportunity to find out more about the Father & Son Campaign.

Beyond this remarkable offer, NSRCC are pleased to present exclusive buddy deals, a special referral program for members, and a gift of a $300 eyewear voucher upon each successful membership registration. Seize this opportunity to fully enjoy the privileges, including priority golf reservations, discounted golf lesson packages, preferential rates for all facilities and events, and a host of other benefits.

Come and connect with fellow golf enthusiasts, form new friendships, and celebrate the sense of camaraderie that distinguishes NSRCC as a truly unique community.

Experience Golf and Family Bonding at its Finest: The Father & Son Campaign

Recognising the significance of family bonds, NSRCC is delighted to introduce the Father & Son Campaign, a dedicated effort aimed at nurturing and strengthening the relationships between fathers and sons.

Under this initiative, fathers, as existing members, now have the unique opportunity to recommend their sons to sign up for an NSRCC membership at an astounding 50% discount. This offer extends further, allowing both fathers and sons to embark on a shared membership journey, with the added advantage of the same privileged rates for the sons. Exclusively for those who are either full-time National Servicemen (NSFs) or Operationally-Ready NSmen, this offer provides an irresistible invitation to experience golfing while forging stronger familial connections.

Extravaganza of Fun for All Ages

Immerse yourself in the enchantment of NSRCC’s Open House, a day filled with delights tailored for all ages. Amidst the membership signup booth, indulge in nostalgia with classic treats like ice cream, hot dog buns, assorted pancakes, and popcorn chicken. The excitement continues with a diverse range of games such as mini golf games set up by our golf academies, hoop games at our sports courts, bowling games, and many more fun activities at our function room.

The Newly Completed NSRCC Kranji 18-Hole Golf Course

One of the highlights of NSRCC’s offering is the newly completed NSRCC Kranji 18-hole Gary Player golf course, spanning an impressive 6400 metres and designed to provide an unparalleled golfing experience amidst breathtaking landscapes.

Maintaining the integrity of the natural environment, vast expanses of pristine swampland have been thoughtfully conserved, with the addition of new ponds, marshes, and waterbodies seamlessly integrated into the course’s fabric. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer aiming for a hole-in-one or a budding enthusiast seeking to refine your skills, NSRCC Kranji stands as a destination that unites the exhilaration of the sport with the tranquillity of nature’s embrace.

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National Service Resort & Country Club

Embark on a captivating journey where golfing excellence meets heartfelt family bonds. NSRCC Singapore excitingly presents its eagerly anticipated open house event. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience the newly unveiled NSRCC Kranji 18-Hole golf course and exclusive membership offers aimed at building stronger familial ties. Keep reading on to find out more.