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Schneider Electric launches the first APC Back-UPS™ Pro Gaming designed specifically for gamers

  • The APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming keeps gamers protected, connected and in the game, protecting gaming gear against harmful power irregularities

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 March 2024 – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, introduces the APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming, its first uninterruptible power supply (UPS) designed specifically for gamers. Received the prestigious iF Design award, the APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming features a patented Reactor Circle. When the UPS is in power mode, the circular LED ring indicates the backup power supply’s remaining runtime and power level. The sine wave power ensures a stable and high-quality voltage for gaming professionals at critical moments, ensuring an uninterrupted gaming experience. The APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming also boasts efficient power capacity with an output of up to 2200VA / 1320W, allowing gamers to immerse themselves in high-performance games and enjoy exceptional gaming performance.

APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming
APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming

In the thriving gaming industry in Hong Kong, gamers seek an unparalleled gaming experience. However, the uncertainty of power outages poses a significant threat, leading to frustration and loss of progress. Catering to the unique gaming requirements of esports players and gamers, Schneider Electric introduces the first APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming, a revolutionary gaming accessory specifically designed with gamers in mind, delivering uninterrupted power protection as well as ensuring gamers can enjoy continuous gaming experiences even with unpredictable power outages.

By incorporating the APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming into gaming setups, gamers can enjoy a worry-free gaming experience:

  • Protected: The gaming battery backup protects valuable gaming systems from different power disruptions and damage.
  • Connected: Once the gaming system has been properly shut down, the UPS continues to supply power to routers and/or modems, ensuring that equipment remains connected.
  • In the Game: In the event of an interruption or loss of power during gameplay, the backup power supply gives players enough time to save their progress or complete the game, preventing dropped games and resulting penalties.

Features of the APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming:

Patented Reactor Circle
Provides the status of remaining usage time and power level of the backup power supply, while flashing warning lights indicate abnormal voltage. The circular LED ring is equipped with 12 RGB light colors, allowing gamers to customize the colors to match their gaming equipment.
Quality Sine Wave Power
Delivers stable and smooth output voltage that is essential for sensitive gaming electronics. It effectively protects devices against power irregularities and potential glitches during power outages, prolonging the lifespan of gaming equipment.
High Power Capacity
Features a high-power capacity of 2200VA/1320W, accommodating gaming equipment with high-performance requirements. This includes personal gaming computers with powerful graphics cards, ensuring a smooth visual experience at high frame rate.

“With the huge gaming community in Hong Kong and the growing demand for advanced, immersive gaming experiences, power outages can result in significant losses for gamers, especially during player-versus-player (PvP) ranked matches,” said Steven Lee, Director of Secure Power, Power System & Industrial Automation, Schneider Electric Hong Kong. “The APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming provides gamers with a reliable solution to ensure their high-performance gaming equipment is not interrupted by power outages, providing optimal protection and enhancing the overall gaming experience.”

From March 1 to April 30, 2024, customers who purchase the APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming from designated retailers will receive a complimentary Schneider Electric extension socket, available on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last. Click here to find out where to buy.

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Laos Proposes Selling Over 4,000 MW of Wind Power to Vietnam

Representational image (Photo: Vietnam.VN)

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has received proposals from seven wind farm investors in Laos aiming to sell electricity to Vietnam, totaling nearly 4,150 megawatts (MW).

Laos Makes Strides in Gender Parity, Ranks Fifth in Economic Participation, Opportunity in Global Gap Index 2023

Laos Makes Strides in Gender Parity, Ranks Fifth in Economic Participation, Opportunity in Global Gap Index 2023
Ethnic minority youth pictured participating in an Entrepreneurship Camp in Feung District, Vientiane province. (photo: Aide et Action)

Laos has achieved a new milestone in gender equality, securing the fifth position in the Global Gender Gap Index 2023 for “economic participation and opportunity,” but improvement is still required in other areas, according to the latest report.

Ambassador of United States Delivers Textbooks to Lao Schools, Bolstering Education Efforts

United States Ambassador to Laos, Heather R. Variava, and Lao schoolchildren. (Photo: US Embassy)

Children across the country are set to further improve their learning abilities through the continuous support of the “Learn to Read” project. Spearheaded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), this project marks a crucial step in fortifying educational resources for young learners in Laos.

Wildflour Hospitality Group Secures KV Asia Capital Investment

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 March 2024 – Wildflour Hospitality Group, a rapidly growing premium casual restaurant operator in the Philippines with 18 locations across over 50 spaces, today announced it has secured a significant equity investment from KV Asia Capital, a leading Southeast Asia-focused private equity firm which is making its first investment in the Philippines after completing successful investments across the region.

Founded in 2012 by sisters Ana de Ocampo and Margarita Manzke, Wildflour has established itself as one of the leading and fastest growing premium casual restaurant operators in the country with a portfolio of 8 main concept brands in 18 locations across over 50 spaces situated in strategic and prime locations across greater Metro Manila. The management has over the years built a business that is well-diversified with strong footfall from breakfast to after-hours, as well as having resilient contribution from delivery, take-out and retail sales.

Encouraged by the strong customer feedback and success of recent major restaurant openings in new prominent locations such as Alabang, Quezon City, and NAIA Terminal 1, as well as the re-opening and expansion of Pink’s in BGC, the company is targeting to open in at least 10 additional locations over the next 18 months with a number of exciting new brand concepts to be launched.

Wildflour is well-positioned to benefit from KV Asia’s regional footprint, with its growth story further
bolstered by the breadth of KV Asia’s network within Southeast Asia. KV Asia’s partnership with Wildflour also signals strengthening investor confidence in the Philippines. With private consumption largely expected to drive economic growth, Wildflour is primed to continue building and gaining momentum in both the local and international dining scenes. A partnership with a leading regional private equity firm strengthens and boosts Wildflour’s regional recognition, opening its doors to other potential capital-raising opportunities.

Ana de Ocampo, president and co-founder of Wildflour said “These are exciting times for Wildflour, and marks another key milestone in our growth story. Our partnership with KV Asia is a perfect marriage between our rapidly evolving food & beverage organization and a partner that will help accelerate our expansion timelines and take our growth trajectory to new markets in the coming years. Wildflour commits to staying true to its core ideals of creating even better dining experiences for each and every guest that we have become known for in the last 12 years”.

Mark de Venecia, partner of KV Asia said “We are delighted to have the opportunity to partner with the creative and entrepreneurial management team of Wildflour as it continues to build a restaurant group that delivers at scale a consistently high quality food offering and customer experience. Given its brand equity and resonance with customers, we believe Wildflour is well-positioned to further expand its footprint and cement its leading position in the premium casual restaurant sector”.

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About Wildflour Hospitality Group

Founded in 2012, Wildflour Hospitality Group is an award-winning premium casual restaurant operator in Manila, Philippines established to offer delicious and premium food with hospitality married with the perfect ambience at prime and highly accessible locations.

With more than 10 years of experience behind them, Wildflour currently has 18 branch locations across over 50 spaces with 8 brands such as Wildflour Restaurant, George & Onnie’s Filipino Restaurant, Wildflour Italian, Pink’s Burgers, Hotdogs and Shakes, and Farmacy Ice Cream and Soda Fountain, as well as newly launched brands such as Little Flour Café and Pizza Sisters, and soon-to-launch Kei Maki and Antica Osteria.

Wildflour continues to be the go-to destination restaurant group in the Philippines, frequented by both Filipinos and foreign visitors alike for its one-of-a-kind experience, diverse and creative menu selection, and steadfast dedication to being at the cutting edge of the local culinary scene.

Wildflour is also focused on creating value not only for its customers but its stakeholders and the advocacies it champions. The company partners and works with women farmers in Benguet and community farms in different parts of the Philippines for their fresh produce sourced on a daily basis. Environmental sustainability is also a focus for the company and it is proud to announce that it has shifted to using biodegradable materials in its packaging, minimization of food waste, and other eco-conscious practices incorporated into its operations.

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About KV Asia Capital

KV Asia Capital is a private equity fund focused on mid-market investments across Southeast Asia. Headquartered in Singapore with offices in Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam, the firm has a multi-year track record of successfully investing behind proven entrepreneurs and management teams and compelling business opportunities across a range of industries including consumer, education, healthcare, manufacturing and services.

With a strategy of driving improvements via operational value-add and ESG initiatives as well as dedicated strategy and execution support, KV Asia Capital works towards developing market leaders and driving profitable growth. Notable investments in the region include Asia Pacific Education, DXN Holdings, TF Value-Mart and GB Industries in Malaysia, Victoria Care in Indonesia and Bee Logistics in Vietnam.

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Laos Inflation Hits 25.35 Percent in February

Residents sell fruit at local market in Laos (Photo; Lao Aussie Fresh Market)

Laos continues to face economic challenges as inflation rates reached 25.35 percent in February, up from 24.44 percent the previous month, according to a report released by the Lao Statistics Bureau on 29 February.

Laopost Joins Lao Journalists Association as First Private Member

Laopost Joins Lao Journalists Association as First Private Member
The team of Laopost working in their office

Laopost, a prominent Lao publication, has officially joined the Lao Journalists Association (LJA) as its first private-sector member, marking a major step for the Association, which was previously made up only of government-run media outlets.

‘LV The Place Bangkok’ Opens as a New 360 Concept Including Store, Café, Restaurant and Exhibition at Gaysorn Amarin, Thailand


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 March 2024 – Louis Vuitton unveils ‘LV The Place Bangkok’ at Gaysorn Amarin, a new destination concept that includes an immersive exhibition, café, store, and a restaurant from celebrated chef, Gaggan Anand. From the inspiring architecture to the dynamic scenography and original menu items, this experiential space invites visitors to discover the breadth of imagination and creation within the Louis Vuitton universe today.

LV THE PLACE BANGKOK

Occupying two floors of the downtown retail complex, LV The Place Bangkok establishes a dream-like aura from its corner location where the façade is enhanced with giant diamond shapes that glow at night. From the inside, the space plays out as a multi-faceted integration of retail, dining and culture.

VISIONARY JOURNEYS

On the ground level is Visionary Journeys, a new exhibition that explores the Maison’s heritage like never before. The scenographic experience developed by globally renowned architectural firm OMA and Partner Shohei Shigematsu, marks the first instalment of OMA and Louis Vuitton’s collaborative partnership, imagining an architectural identity for the Visionary Journey’s exhibition concept. Thematic rooms are constructed into distinct environments recontextualizing historic and contemporary pieces and immersing visitors in the foundational pillars of savoir-faire, innovation, travel, and creation.

Starting with a Trunkscape, where 96 trunk modules have been assembled as a tunnel, the exhibition transports visitors directly into a story of craft and ingenuity. This is followed by Origins, which highlights the specific and notable contributions that the Vuitton family made to the Maison as a 360-degree staging of archival documents and items detailing early inspirations and designs. Trunks from the late 19th century illustrate how Louis Vuitton began as a packer and trunk-maker, while examples of the Monogram canvas through the decades reflect the continuity and innovation of a living brand. Dedicated to Iconic Bags, the next room celebrate 25 years of fashion history at Louis Vuitton through the lens of five iconic bag models (Alma, Keepall, Speedy, Noé and the Petite Malle) and how they have been reinterpreted by the Maison’s artistic directors, Marc Jacobs, Kim Jones, Nicolas Ghesquière, Virgil Abloh and Pharrell Williams, advancing both craftsmanship and style. To emphasise the unique shape, form and importance of these icons, 21 bags and 2 ready-to-wear looks are captured in 19 clear acrylic bubbles that convey the collective contribution of these visionary designers. The penultimate space, Collaboration, dives into the artistic relationships that have yielded some of the most popular and memorable bags in fashion history. Reimagined by Stephen Sprouse, Richard Prince, Takashi Murakami or Yayoi Kusama, seven original creations speak to the boundless potential of collaboration, while a semi-circle of animated screens transforms a backdrop of 184 chrome-dipped bags into a cinematic showcase of each artist’s distinct pattern. Finally, a surprise awaits visitors as they part in the form of a Giveaway Room where souvenirs can be won and collected.

LE CAFÉ LOUIS VUITTON

Also located on the ground floor, Le Café Louis Vuitton exudes a lush ambiance blending botanical design elements with chic details of the Maison, from the Monogram parquet floor to furniture referencing the iconic Objets Nomades. Here, the patisserie selection tempts with cakes, tarts, parfaits and ice cream sandwiches in an array of flavours, each decorated with a signature Louis Vuitton flourish. These tantalising treats include the Star Blossom Cake, a chocolate and caramel cake; the Monogram Cake, a pistachio with orange blossom cake; and a locally inspired iced refreshment called Mango Sticky Rice Fizz, made with mango and sticky rice-infused syrup with a splash of tonic water. Mirroring the climate of the Southeast Asian city, the interior boasts the use of natural materials like wood, raffia and plants. The pièce de resistance is a large, curved counter where the dessert selection is displayed, and clients can explore the confections at their leisure.

THE STORE

Elegant yet infused with vibrant touches, the store at LV The Place Bangkok extends across the upper level in an immersive and contemporary shopping experience. Amidst vintage furniture arrangements and colourful artworks, the layout proposes the men’s and women’s product universes in greater fluidity, curated to capture and captivate the most discerning of clients seeking exceptional design above all else. Those seeking exclusivity can look forward to the launch of the Alma Nano Rainbow available in five colours, a women’s Cruise 2024 T-shirt available in four colours, and a men’s LV Trainer Upcycling sneaker in a unique colourway. These products are worldwide exclusives and only available at this store. Personalisation is available through hot stamping with a special “Nong (meaning younger sibling in Thai) Vivienne” design created especially for the opening.

GAGGAN AT LOUIS VUITTON

Also on the upper level, celebrated Indian chef Gaggan Anand has curated a ‘food journey’ offered across both lunch and dinner for the Maison’s first restaurant in South Asia, “Gaggan at Louis Vuitton.” This culinary adventure is signalled by a pyramid of trunks which lead into a room of undulating walls punctuated with resin structures by Draga & Aurel, Monogram flower lamps, and fringed curtains. The fine dining restaurant accommodates ten Italian marble tables where diners will experience a seasonal menu exclusive to Louis Vuitton and based on the 5 “S” – Sweet, Sour, Salty, Spicy and Surprise. From Thai-inspired dressed lobster to a mushroom recipe in a Damier pattern, each composition is presented on a distinctive dish. Moreover, for clients seeking the ultimate culinary experience, a private dining room provides a view to the kitchen with the simple press of a button.

With works from local and international artists on display throughout the space, the overall concept embraces the vibrancy of Bangkok with cross-cultural flare, just as LV The Place Bangkok extends the ambitious global lifestyle vision of Louis Vuitton. Bringing a wider cultural experience into a single store, this 360 concept for Gaysorn Amarin establishes a new blueprint for Louis Vuitton spaces to come.

Store Information:
LV The Place Bangkok
Gaysorn Amarin at Gaysorn Village
Level G-2, No. 496-502 Ploenchit Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok
Tel 1800-01-1112

Opening Hours:
Le Café: 10am – 8pm
Exhibition: 10am – 8pm
Retail: 10am – 8pm
Restaurant: 12pm – 11pm (Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday)

Website:
LV The Place Bangkok | LOUIS VUITTON

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About Louis Vuitton

Since 1854, Louis Vuitton has brought unique designs to the world, combining innovation with style, always aiming the finest quality. Today, the House remains faithful to the spirit of its founder, Louis Vuitton, who invented a genuine “Art of Travel” through luggage, bags and accessories which were as creative as they were elegant and practical. Since then, audacity has shaped the story of Louis Vuitton.

Faithful to its heritage, Louis Vuitton has opened its doors to architects, artists and designers across the years, all the while developing disciplines such as ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, watches, jewellery, and fragrance. These carefully created products are testament to Louis Vuitton’s commitment to fine craftsmanship.

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About OMA

OMA is an international practice operating within the traditional boundaries of architecture and urbanism. OMA is led by eight partners—Rem Koolhaas, Ellen van Loon, Reinier de Graaf, Shohei Shigematsu, and David Gianotten, Iyad Alsaka, Chris van Duijn, and Jason Long. Established in 2001, OMA New York is responsible for OMA’s operations in the Americas and Japan and has since overseen the successful completion of several buildings across the United States, including Milstein Hall at Cornell University; the Faena Forum, a multi-purpose cultural venue in Miami Beach; the Pierre Lassonde Pavilion, an extension to the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec; and the Audrey Irmas Pavilion for Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles.

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About Shohei Shigematsu

Shohei Shigematsu is a Partner at OMA and leads the firm’s portfolio spanning diverse typologies and scales. His fashion engagements span multiple typologies and scales, from retail spaces to new modes of fashion exhibitions and scenography. Sho led the renovation of and addition to the new Tiffany Landmark in New York and is currently overseeing the construction of Harajuku Quest, a new cultural and retail hub connecting Omotesando and Harajuku. He has worked with fashion brands and museums on major exhibition designs—Dior retrospectives in Denver, Dallas, and Tokyo; Prada “Waist Down” in Tokyo, Seoul, New York, and Los Angeles; and Manus x Machina at the Met Costume Institute.

Sho’s works in the arts include the recently completed AKG Art Museum in Buffalo, New York, and a new building for the New Museum in New York City currently under construction. He has designed several cultural venues such as the recently completed Audrey Irmas Pavilion in Los Angeles and Sotheby’s Headquarters in New York, and has also collaborated with various artists including Marina Abramovic, Cai Guo-Qiang, and Taryn Simon.