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Laos Faces Minor Floods, Landslides as Tropical Storm Brings Heavy Rain

A picture of a large area of ​​flooding occurred in rice fields and houses from Thakhek to Mahaxay on 4 July 2026. (Photo by Laophattana News)

Heavy rain triggered flooding, landslides, and transport disruptions across parts of Laos over the weekend, prompting authorities to warn that more severe weather could follow in the coming days.

On 6 July, the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology said strong southwest monsoon winds continued to affect the entire country, particularly northern and central Laos, bringing widespread thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rain.

Authorities warned that flooding and landslides remain possible in several provinces, including Phongsaly, Houaphanh, Bolikhamxay, Vientiane Province, Champasak, Salavan, Sekong, and Attapeu, and urged residents in vulnerable areas to stay alert.

Early Impact

On 4 July, floodwaters swept away a wooden bridge across the Nam Song River near Tham Lom Cave in Vang Vieng after several days of heavy rain pushed water levels sharply higher.

The same day, a cargo truck skidded off a temporary bypass near Houay Pasouan Bridge in Sepon district, Savannakhet Province, after persistent rain left the road slick, causing lengthy traffic delays along Route 9. No injuries were reported.

In Khammouane Province, floodwater inundated parts of two villages in Thakhek district, where several days of rain combined with poor drainage around Huay Pakximang.

The latest damage follows the first flooding of Laos’ 2026 rainy season on 30 June, when flash floods inundated villages and farmland in Bokeo and Phongsaly provinces.

Forecasters said the unstable weather is expected to continue, urging residents in flood-and landslide-prone areas to monitor official forecasts, move valuables to higher ground, and remain prepared for further flooding if heavy rain persists.

Swire Coca-Cola and Fu-Rui-Shi Forge Long-Term Strategic Partnership

Coca-Cola Products Introduced Across All Subway Hong Kong and Macau Outlets Starting July


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 July 2026 – Swire Coca-Cola and Subway’s Hong Kong and Macau franchisee, Fu-Rui-Shi Hong Kong Corporate Development Limited, jointly announced the signing of a seven-and-a-half-year strategic partnership agreement. Starting in July 2026, all Subway stores and online platforms in Hong Kong and Macau will fully introduce beverages from under the Coca‑Cola portfolio , offering customers a more diverse and enhanced meal pairing experience.

Swire Coca-Cola and Subway's Hong Kong and Macau franchisee, Fu-Rui-Shi Hong Kong Corporate Development Limited, jointly announced the signing of a seven-and-a-half-year strategic partnership agreement.
Swire Coca-Cola and Subway’s Hong Kong and Macau franchisee, Fu-Rui-Shi Hong Kong Corporate Development Limited, jointly announced the signing of a seven-and-a-half-year strategic partnership agreement.

Omnichannel Supply with Diverse Beverage Choices

Richard Gould, Director and General Manager of Swire Coca-Cola HK, said the company is pleased to form a long-term partnership with Subway. He noted that meaningful partnerships go beyond brand collaboration — they respond to consumer needs and enhance everyday experiences.

He added that the collaboration not only elevates the dining experience but also reflects our commitment to creating more relevant, refreshing and enjoyable meal occasions for consumers .

Richard Zhu, Chief Executive Officer of Subway China, also welcomed the collaboration, highlighting the combined strengths of both brands in delivering more diverse choices to consumers in Hong Kong and Macau.

Under the agreement, Subway outlets and online platforms in Hong Kong and Macau will offer a range of beverages from the Coca-Cola portfolio, including Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Schweppes, Authentic Tea House, Aquarius and more, along with pairing recommendations and upgrade options. Seasonal and limited-time promotions will also be introduced.

Driving Innovation to Enhance Consumer Experience

With 44 outlets across Hong Kong and Macau, this partnership combines the respective strengths of both companies to further enhance market competitiveness. Leveraging Coca-Cola’s strong brand portfolio and platforms such as Foodmarks and Coke+, the collaboration will enable more diversified partnership models.

Looking ahead, both parties aim to explore integrated promotions to drive bundled sales, as well as closer integration of physical stores and digital channels to boost consumer interaction and conversion, setting a new benchmark for cross-industry collaboration and sustainable growth. With customer experience at its core, the partnership aims to inject new energy into cross-sector collaboration within the local food and retail industry, creating long-term value for the Hong Kong and Macau markets and achieving a win-win-win outcome for brands, merchants and consumers.

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Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut Opens 4th Singapore Outlet Amid Aggressive Regional Push

Famous for its signature crispy fried duck, the fast-growing Indonesian food brand proves that high-quality, affordable dining is a winning formula.


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 July 2026 – Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut, the rapidly expanding restaurant brand famous for its signature crispy fried duck and authentic Indonesian-style cuisine, today announced the upcoming grand opening of its fourth Singapore outlet at Sengkang Grand Mall, officially opening its doors on Saturday, July 11, 2026. This launch represents a key milestone in the brand’s aggressive regional growth strategy, which currently includes two successful high-volume locations in Malaysia and an upcoming market entry into Bangkok.

Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut Opens 4th Singapore Outlet Amid Aggressive Regional Push

​Built on a fast-turnover, highly accessible dining model, Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut is proving that affordable, everyday meals do not have to compromise on taste or quality. The brand focuses purely on operational efficiency and delivering exceptional value to the masses, making its famous fried duck and authentic Indonesian flavors accessible to everyone without the premium price tag.

​”Our mission is simple: serve uncompromisingly authentic, high-quality food at a price that keeps customers coming back multiple times a week,” said Joni Anson, Founder of Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut. “With this new Sengkang location, our thriving outlets in Malaysia, and our upcoming expansion into Bangkok, we are showing that a great dining experience should be affordable, fast, and consistently delicious.”

​To celebrate the grand opening with the Sengkang community, the new outlet will be offering an exclusive 23% storewide discount throughout the weekend of July 11 and 12, 2026.

​For more information, to view the menu, or to find the nearest location, please visit www.bebekgorengpakndut.com.sg or follow the brand on Instagram and TikTok at @bebekgorengpakndut_sg.
Hashtag: #BebekGorengPakNdut

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About Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut

Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut is a regional multi-outlet restaurant brand specializing in authentic, affordable Indonesian-style cuisine. Operating a high-efficiency central kitchen and multiple fast-casual outlets across Singapore and Malaysia, the brand is dedicated to delivering consistent, high-quality meals at accessible price points.

Oldham, Li & Nie Launches Family Office Services to Support International Families in Hong Kong


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 July 2026 – Oldham, Li & Nie (OLN) is pleased to announce the launch of its dedicated Family Office Services practice, expanding its capabilities in private wealth, trusts, succession planning, and cross-border structuring to meet the growing needs of international families.

Hong Kong has established itself as a premier destination for family offices, underpinned by common law system, attractive tax regime, and government-backed initiatives such as FamilyOfficeHK, tax concessions for Family-Owned Investment Holding Vehicles (FIHVs), and the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES). In 2026, the city has become the world’s largest cross-boundary wealth management centre, according to the Boston Consulting Group[i], reinforcing its appeal for global wealth planning,

OLN’s new Family Office Services practice will provide integrated legal support across the following areas:

  • Family Office Establishment and Structuring
  • Wills and Succession Planning
  • Trusts and Asset Protection
  • Complex Estate Planning
  • Cross-Border Tax and Structuring Advice, including the US and France elements
  • International Family Office Coordination
  • Ongoing Accounting and Reporting
  • Outsourced CFO and COO Support
  • Strategic Business Advisory Services Tailored to Family Offices and Private Investment Structures
  • Litigation Support
  • Immigration Law

“Hong Kong offers an exceptional platform for families seeking to build a lasting presence in Asia while staying closely connected to opportunities around the world,” said Gordon Oldham, Senior Partner. “At OLN, we understand that every family’s journey is unique. Drawing on our longstanding strengths across private client, tax and corporate services – as well as our dedicated US tax and French practices – we take a truly personal approach. We work alongside our clients to create tailored structures that not only protect and grow their wealth, but also reflect their values, aspirations and long-term legacy.”

The firm’s Family Office Services practice adopts a multidisciplinary approach, working closely with third-party fund managers and financial advisers.

For more information about the Family Office Services practice, please visit https://oln-law.com/practice-areas/family-office-services/


[i] https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202605/27/P2026052700809.htm

Hashtag: #familyoffice #oln #successionplanning





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Oldham, Li & Nie

Oldham, Li & Nie is an independent law firm with four decades of experience in Hong Kong. The firm currently has over 45 lawyers, with specialists in corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, employment, family, intellectual property, private client and tax law.

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Celebrating Independence Day: Freedom to Enjoy Every Summer Moment With VARON Oxygen Concentrator Solutions

NEW YORK, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, a season defined by freedom, family gatherings, and summer living— VARON introduces its seasonal awareness campaign highlighting how modern respiratory support solutions can help individuals maintain comfort, mobility, and independence throughout the warmer months.

Independence Day is widely recognized as a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the ability to live independently. Beyond its historical meaning, the holiday also reflects everyday values such as spending time with family, enjoying seasonal traditions, and staying active in meaningful moments.

For many households, summer is a season of connection and activity. Families gather for barbecues, travel to visit loved ones, and spend more time outdoors. Parks, beaches, and neighborhoods become places of shared experiences, reinforcing the importance of staying present and engaged.

At the same time, warmer temperatures and longer days can be physically demanding for some individuals. Extended outdoor activities, travel schedules, and heat exposure may contribute to fatigue or discomfort, making everyday comfort an important part of seasonal well-being.

Independence in daily life often means being able to continue participating in these moments without interruption. Whether at home, on the road, or during family gatherings. Maintaining mobility and routine plays a central role in preserving quality of life and personal connection. With this in mind, access to reliable and easy-to-use support solutions can be the key to helping people stay active, engaged, and connected during the moments that matter most.

Supporting Comfort and Mobility With Oxygen Concentrator Solutions

Modern respiratory care technology continues to evolve toward greater flexibility and user-centered design. Today’s oxygen therapy systems are designed not only for clinical reliability but also for everyday usability.

A stationary oxygen concentrator is typically used in home environments, providing continuous and stable oxygen support. These systems are designed for consistent daily use, offering reliability, quiet operation, and ease of access for users who spend most of their time at home.

A portable oxygen concentrator, on the other hand, is designed for mobility. Lightweight construction, rechargeable batteries, and adjustable flow settings allow users to maintain their routines outside the home. This flexibility supports travel, social engagement, and outdoor activity while maintaining consistent oxygen delivery.

Together, these technologies reflect a shift in healthcare design, one that prioritizes independence, accessibility, and lifestyle integration.

Independence Day Special Event: Seasonal Comfort and Savings

To commemorate Independence Day 2026, VARON is launching a limited-time seasonal campaign designed to improve accessibility to oxygen concentrator solutions.

Exclusive Independence Day Savings Event includes:

  • 18% OFF sitewide
  • Up to 40% OFF select oxygen concentrator models
  • Free VARON gift cards and cannulas with qualifying purchases

Featured Portable Oxygen Concentrator Offers

VARON VP-8 Lite Portable Oxygen Concentrator — 30% OFF
A lightweight and compact device featuring adjustable pulse flow oxygen delivery and extended battery support for mobility-focused users.

VARON VP-6 Portable Oxygen Concentrator — 40% OFF
Designed with continuous flow capability, built-in nebulizer function, and versatile carrying options for everyday convenience.

VARON VP-8G Ultra Portable Oxygen Concentrator — $301 OFF
Ultra-lightweight design with high oxygen concentration output and simplified user operation for daily portability.

Featured Stationary Oxygen Concentrator Offers

VARON VH-2 Pro Home Oxygen Concentrator — 25% OFF
A home-focused system with continuous flow settings, nebulization functionality, and an intuitive LED control panel.

VARON Serene 3 Home Oxygen Concentrator — 30% OFF
Quiet, energy-efficient design with stable oxygen output and humidification support for daily home use.

VARON Serene 5 Premium Home Oxygen Concentrator — 30% OFF
Medical-grade performance with adjustable flow rates, advanced filtration, and enhanced usability for long-term home care.

These offers are available for a limited time only while supplies last. Customers are encouraged to visit the official VARON website for availability, terms, and current inventory details.

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As Independence Day approaches, VARON emphasizes the importance of freedom in everyday life—the ability to stay active, connected and engaged in meaningful moments with family and community.

Through ongoing innovation in respiratory support technology, individuals are able to maintain greater comfort and mobility during the summer season. VARON encourages everyone to enjoy the holiday period with confidence, connection and the freedom to enjoy life’s most valuable moments.

About VARON

VARON develops oxygen concentrator solutions for home and portable use. The company focuses on accessible respiratory support technology designed to promote comfort, mobility and independence in daily life.

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XPPen Strengthens Its Commitment to Animation with 2026 Annecy Festival Residency Partnership and MIFA Showcase


ANNECY, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 July 2026 – XPPen, a global leading brand in digital art innovation, continues its support for the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in 2026 through its partnership with the Annecy Festival Residency, while showcasing its latest product lineup at MIFA 2026. Together, these initiatives reflect XPPen’s long-term commitment to empowering animation creators, from nurturing emerging talent to equipping professionals with tools for evolving production workflows.

Image credit: Emmanuel Nguyen
Image credit: Emmanuel Nguyen

Supporting the Next Generation of Animation Storytellers

Building on its support for emerging animation talent through the inaugural XPPen Award for Graduation Films at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in 2025, XPPen deepens its commitment to the animation community through the 2026 Annecy Festival Residency. The initiative provides selected animation feature film projects with studio space, tailor-made professional mentorship and opportunities to engage with the global animation community.

This year’s residency selected three animation projects from 52 submissions across 29 countries: All the Heaven’s Doors, Condenaditos, and Todo viene del agua. These projects boldly reflect on social issues, refuse fatalism, and revisit fragments of life and history with exceptional artistic courage and creative vision. As the residency’s official partner, XPPen provides its flagship Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2) drawing displays to support artists throughout the creative development process, from concept sketching and storyboarding to visual refinement.

“We contribute more than hardware, but also our deep respect for artistic souls who refuse to follow the crowd—those committed to using animation to probe the depths of human nature,” said Brian Huang, Marketing Director at XPPen. “We admire creators who challenge the world through storytelling, and we’re honored to walk alongside such creative spirits with tools they can trust throughout their journey.”

Featuring professional-grade color performance, a 27-inch 4K 120Hz display, and X-Touch technology, the Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2) enables artists to remain fully immersed in art creation. By seamlessly supporting technical demands, the tool fades into the background and becomes an extension of the creator, freeing artists to focus on what matters most: telling compelling stories.

Showcasing Professional Innovation at MIFA 2026

At MIFA 2026, the world’s leading animation industry marketplace held alongside the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, XPPen presented its latest creative product lineup, demonstrating how its expanding ecosystem supports creators at every stage of their creative journey.

The lineup spans entry-level standalone tablets for aspiring artists, the Magic Drawing Pad for everyday digital creation, the Artist 16 3rd portable pen display for professional creators, the flagship Artist Pro 27 (Gen 2) for high-end creative production, and the newly launched Pilot Pro, a productivity-focused editing console designed to streamline editing workflows, marking XPPen’s first foray into the professional editing console category.

Image credit: Quentin Le Page
Image credit: Quentin Le Page

Beyond product demonstrations, XPPen invited artists to share their creative process on site. Illustrator and animator Julie Roulet demonstrated how professional pen displays can support efficient animation workflows, while 2D/3D artist Benjamin Cerbai explored hybrid digital creation using the Magic Drawing Pad, giving visitors first-hand insight into how the device supports diverse creative scenarios.

By continuing its presence at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and MIFA, XPPen reaffirms its long-term commitment to supporting creators through both technological innovation and meaningful engagement with the animation industry. Guided by its belief in empowering bold self-expression, XPPen is dedicated to developing tools that enable creators to turn ideas into reality. The company continues to build a creative ecosystem that supports artists at every stage of their journey, growing alongside them from their first ideas to professional creative production.

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20x Profit in Two Years: How Reddog’s ‘K-Snack’ Model Is Scaling Fast in South East Asia

Revenue doubles for a second straight year; operating profit surges more than twentyfold to an unusually high ~20% margin

Singapore entity launched in April, first store opens in August; ASEAN’s 600-million market in sight, with an IPO under review for the first half of 2027

SINGAPORE, July 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reddog, the Korean street-food (“bunsik”) brand that has brought tteokbokki and Korean-style corn dogs to Indonesian consumers, has emerged as a standout high-growth, high-margin model for the globalisation of K-food.

The company posted group consolidated revenue of SG$20 million and operating profit of SG$4 million last year — an operating margin of roughly 20%, far above the low single digits typical of restaurant franchising. Revenue has doubled in each of the past two years, while operating profit has surged more than twentyfold.

Reddog's revenue and operating profit growth from 2022 to 2025, showing a significant increase in both metrics with an operating margin reaching 19% in 2025
Reddog’s revenue and operating profit growth from 2022 to 2025, showing a significant increase in both metrics with an operating margin reaching 19% in 2025

Remarkably, that growth was achieved with zero external capital. Reddog Indonesia has never raised a single round of investment, funding its expansion to more than 130 stores entirely from its own cash flow while staying consistently profitable.

“The past two years were about explosive growth while building a rock-solid foundation — quadrupling revenue and lifting operating profit more than twentyfold,” said Kim Hong-yeol, CEO of Reddog. “This year we widen the stage to ASEAN.”

In April, Reddog established a global entity in Singapore, and in August it opens its first store in a CapitaLand shopping mall — a beachhead for expansion across an ASEAN market of more than 600 million people. Capital markets are already moving: the company is reviewing an IPO in the first half of 2027, with several major Indonesian securities firms said to have made contact.

Reddog is led by founder and CEO Kim Hong-yeol, an F&B operations-systems specialist, and COO Cho I-jun, a turnaround expert focused on profitability and growth.

Contact: 

Cho Ijun
ij.cho@reddog.sg (+65 8613 1011)

Chongqing Summit Seeks to Bridge Capital and Industry as City Accelerates Economic Transformation

CHONGQING, China, July 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A major financial summit was held in Chongqing on July 3 aimed at strengthening connections between capital and the city’s innovation-driven industries. The “Financial Support for High-Quality Development” conference featured deal-signing, investment pitches, panel discussions, and startup showcases, all designed to channel more private and institutional funding into local supply chains, technological innovation, and infrastructure projects. The event served as a targeted matchmaking platform—connecting companies seeking growth capital with financial institutions looking for investment opportunities in one of China’s fastest-growing urban centers.


During the conference, the city unveiled four new financing lists covering industrial, technological, infrastructure, and state-owned enterprise projects. In total, 549 projects are seeking approximately RMB419.4 billion in funding. Following multiple rounds of matchmaking, 60.66% of these projects have already secured matching investors. As of the end of the first quarter, the city’s medium- and long-term manufacturing loans reached RMB298.5 billion, while sci-tech lending hit RMB870 billion—up 13.9% and 13.1% year-on-year, respectively.

Beyond project pipelines, the conference delivered tangible outcomes: 56 contracts valued at RMB154.9 billion were signed on-site. The funds are directed toward some of China’s most dynamic industrial sectors, including connected electric vehicles and next-generation electronics manufacturing. Perhaps more telling is the diversity of financial backers—banks, securities firms, and asset managers all participated.

Zhang Zemin, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said Chongqing is cultivating a collaborative ecosystem that unites universities, research institutes, hospitals, and corporations. He called on investors to focus on early-stage, innovative companies developing hard-tech healthcare technologies. Separately, Yin Qi, chairman of Afari Technology, observed that artificial intelligence and the automotive industry are now advancing in tandem. He urged deeper integration of R&D, manufacturing, capital, and talent to foster a self-sustaining industrial environment.

Executives from three major financial institutions—Xu Siwei, chairman of state-owned China Reform Holdings Corporation; Chen Liang, chairman of China International Capital Corporation (CICC); and Li Liang, founding partner of Hillhouse—said they would continue to increase investment to drive Chongqing’s technological innovation and industrial transformation by strengthening collaboration between finance and industry.

The event, organized by the Chongqing municipal government in partnership with its finance, technology, industry, and economic planning agencies. Two off-site sessions, held in the regional hubs of Wanzhou and Yongchuan, will explore each region’s role in Chongqing’s future growth.