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VietJet to Start Direct Flights Between Laos and Vietnam
VietJet, a low-cost airline from Vietnam, is planning to launch direct flights between Laos and Vietnam in the near future.
Military Truck Accident in Xieng Khouang Province Claims Two Lives

A troop carrier truck overturned in Xieng Khouang Province on Thursday claiming two lives, severely injuring one person and causing minor injuries to several others.
Laos Assumes Chairmanship of AMMTC to Combat Transnational Crimes in Southeast Asia

Laos took over the chairmanship of the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC) from Indonesia on Tuesday, with ambitions to implement creative and productive strategies to combat transnational crimes in the Southeast Asian region.
GUNDAM docks at THAILAND
Comprehensive Gundam event to be held for the first time in Thailand
from Friday October 6 to Sunday October 29, 2023 at centralwOrld outdoor square!
TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 25 August 2023 – BANDAI SPIRITS CO., LTD. and Bandai Namco Asia Co., Ltd. will hold GUNDAM docks at THAILAND (hosted by BANDAI SPIRITS CO., LTD. and Bandai Namco Asia Co., Ltd.), the first comprehensive Gundam event in Thailand, at centralwOrld outdoor square, global lifestyle destination in the heart of Bangkok, from Friday October 6 through Sunday October 29, 2023.

* The image is for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the event. ©SOTSU・SUNRISE
Since the inaugural GUNDAM docks at Hong Kong in 2013, this comprehensive Gundam event has been held in Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, and Inland China. GUNDAM docks at THAILAND will feature the 6 meters RX-78-2 GUNDAM and MS-06S ZAKU II statues, wide-ranging Gundam-related exhibits, a hands-on experience Gundam plastic model kit workshop, and exclusive items available for purchase at the event. During the event, special exclusive footage will be screened on a large display on the facade of centralwOrld.
Delivering various Gundam-related information and exclusive experiences, the event will draw the attention of people in Thailand and broader Asian regions to the attractive aspects of Gundam.
<Event overview>
Facility: centralwOrld (outdoor square A, B)
Address: 999/9 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
Period: Friday October 6* – Sunday October 29
Open: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
* On Friday October 6, the opening ceremony is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. The event is scheduled to open to the public at 6:30 p.m.
Admission fee: Free
BANDAI SPIRITS CO., LTD.:https://www.bandaispirits.co.jp/
Bandai Namco Asia Co., Ltd.:https://www.bandainamcoasia.com/index.php/
* Descriptions contained in this press release are valid as of August 25, 2023.
They are subject to change without prior notice.
Hashtag: #GUNDAMDOCKS
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
First Lao Gymnast Participates in Gymnastics World Championship 2023
A 19-year-old gymnast represented Laos for the first time at the 40th Fig Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Valencia, Spain taking place from 23 to 28 August.
Victory Securities: The first regulatory-compliant virtual asset trading application (APP: “VICSEC”) is now officially launched and operational in Hong Kong’s financial market
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 August 2023 – Victory Securities Company Limited (“Victory Securities,” stock code: 8540.HK) is pleased to announce the launch of its new APP (“VICSEC”)*, the first compliant virtual asset trading application in the Hong Kong financial market. The APP* is now officially live and available for download from the Google Play Store and via APK. In its initial phase, Professional Investors will be the first to experience the security and convenience of trading virtual assets through VICSEC. Victory Securities envisions the introduction of additional features, to experience our APP as well as the potential integration of securities trading. Please stay tuned. Victory Securities is committed to leveraging financial technology to usher in a new era in virtual asset trading, aspiring to work hand in hand with the virtual asset ecosystem and peers in Hong Kong to propel this innovation forward.
Kennix Chan, Executive Director of Victory Securities, noted, “In the wake of the Web 3.0 revolution, the cryptocurrency market has witnessed tremendous expansion in its development and applications over the past few years. This has made virtual assets a novel investment alternative for those seeking to diversify their portfolios with new asset class.”
“We have also noticed a growing presence of virtual assets within our clients’ overall investment portfolios. With a keen understanding of our clients’ needs, we have taken the lead by launching our regulatory-compliant virtual asset trading APP in Hong Kong.”
“This APP* empowers investors to trade mainstream cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, anytime and anywhere. This reinforces our belief that virtual assets will be one of the key investment options down the road. We aspire soon to expand our regulatory-compliant virtual asset trading services to retail investors, aiming to play a significant role in the virtual asset field.”
Please download the Victory Securities virtual asset trading APP* (“VICSEC”), to enjoy convenient, secure, and compliant trading.
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ttl.android.winvest.vicsec
Android APK installation file: https://www.victorysec.com.hk/zh-hk/files/victory_va.apk
*For professional investors only
The APP will be available on the APP Store soon
Company Website: victorysec.com.hk/en-us
Hashtag: #VictorySecurities
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.