Children and teachers from Xonnabuly district, Savannakhet province, can now benefit from new learning tools to enhance educational outcomes. In February, the British Embassy in Vientiane, World Vision, and the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) collectively provided 41 tablets to remote communities to assist in children’s education.
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Vo Van Thuong Takes Oath as New President of Vietnam

Vo Van Thuong was been elected the State President of Vietnam during the fourth extraordinary session of the 15th National Assembly held in Hanoi.
First Phosphate CEO to Present at ‘Québec: Rich in Possibilities’ Session at PDAC Conference on March 7, 2023
Date:
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March 7th, 2023 |
Time:
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16:00 h (EST) |
Media Briefing:
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16:30 h (EST) |
Location:
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Room 205D Metro Toronto Convention Centre 222 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON |
Conference Information: |
https://www.pdac.ca |
Extended Availability: First Phosphate CEO, John Passalacqua, and President, Peter Kent, will be available during the ‘Québec: Rich in Possibilities‘ event in Room 205D for the entirety of the day of March 7, 2023 from 9:00 h to 17:00 h (EST).
“We value the effort by the Government of Quebec to provide investors visibility into Quebec’s world-class mining sector at the PDAC conference,” states Company CEO, John Passalacqua. “First Phosphate is developing a vertically-integrated strategy for the LFP battery sector to meet the Government of Quebec’s strategic electrification prerogatives.”
“Quebec’s rare igneous anorthosite phosphate rock is ideal in producing abundant amounts of battery-grade purified phosphoric acid necessary to meet the anticipated looming shortages to come in North America,” explains First Phosphate President, Peter Kent. “The LFP battery was in part first developed in Quebec. First Phosphate is proud to develop its vertically-integrated plan to produce LFP cathode active material in the region of Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Quebec.”
Mr. Passalacqua will take the opportunity to discuss the importance of the Company’s recent announcement of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Prayon SA (“Prayon“), headquartered in Engis, Belgium, and Europe’s largest producer of purified phosphoric acid and global leader in purified phosphoric acid production technology. First Phosphate and Prayon are building a strategic transatlantic relationship to enable Europe and North America to gain green energy and critical mineral independence. The parties plan to continue to work in cooperation with the Quebec, Canadian, United States, Walloon, Belgian and European governments to this end.
For additional information, please contact:
Peter Kent
President
peter@firstphosphate.com
Tel: +1 (647) 707-1943
Investor Relations: investor@firstphosphate.com
Media Relations: media@firstphosphate.com
Website: www.FirstPhosphate.com
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About First Phosphate Corp.
First Phosphate is a mineral development company fully dedicated to extracting and purifying phosphate for the production of cathode active material for the Lithium Iron Phosphate (“LFP”) battery industry. First Phosphate is committed to producing at high purity level, at full ESG standard and with low anticipated carbon footprint. First Phosphate plans to vertically integrate from mine source directly into the supply chains of major North American LFP battery producers that require battery grade LFP cathode active material emanating from a consistent and secure supply source. First Phosphate holds over 1,500 sq. km of total land claims in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Region of Quebec, Canada that it is actively developing. First Phosphate properties consist of rare anorthosite igneous phosphate rock that generally yields high purity phosphate material devoid of high concentrations of harmful elements.
Forward-Looking Information and Cautionary Statements
Certain information in this news release constitutes forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws. Any statements that are contained in this news release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as “may”, “should”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “potential”, “believe”, “intend” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements relating to: the Company’s commitment to producing high purity phosphate materials at full ESG standard under a low carbon footprint; the Company’s plans to integrate directly into the functions of certain major North American LFP Battery producers; the Company’s proposed development of its land claims in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Region of Quebec; the select representatives of the Company attending the PDAC conference; the topics, scope, and timing relating to the Company’s presentation and media briefing (including, the Prayon MOU); the Company’s plans to develop itself to become a focal point in the Government of Quebec’s strategic objectives for the battery and electric vehicle sectors and the Government of Quebec’s involvement with the PDAC conference; the Province of Quebec possessing an abundant and ideal battery-grade purified phosphoric acid necessary to meet the anticipated looming shortages to come in North America; and the Company and Prayon’s plans in building a strategic transatlantic relationship to enable Europe and North America to gain green energy and critical mineral independence and their plans to continue to work with the stated government entities to further the stated goals.
Forward-looking information in this press release are based on certain assumptions and expected future events, namely: the Company’s ability to producing high purity phosphate materials at full ESG standard under a low carbon footprint; the Company’s ability to integrate directly into the functions of certain major North American LFP Battery producers; the Company’s ability to develop its land claims in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Region of Quebec; the ability of the select representatives of the Company to attend the PDAC conference; the ability of the Company to present its session and media briefing with respect to the topics, scope, and timing stated; the Company’s ability to carryout its plans to develop itself to become a focal point in the Government of Quebec’s strategic objectives for the battery and electric vehicle sectors; the Province of Quebec will possess an abundant and ideal battery-grade purified phosphoric acid necessary to meet the looming shortages to come in North America; and the Company and Prayon’s ability to carry out their plans to build a strategic transatlantic relationship to enable Europe and North America to gain green energy and critical mineral independence and their plans to continue to work with the stated government entities to further the stated goals.
These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including but not limited to: the Company’s inability to produce high purity phosphate materials at full ESG standard under a low carbon footprint; the Company’s inability to integrate directly into the functions of certain major North American LFP Battery producers; the Company’s inability to develop its land claims in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Region of Quebec; the inability of the select representatives of the Company to attend the PDAC conference; the inability of the Company to present its session and media briefing with respect to the topics, scope, and timing stated; the Company’s inability to carryout its plans to develop itself to become a focal point in the Government of Quebec’s strategic objectives for the battery and electric vehicle sectors; the Province of Quebec not possessing an abundant and ideal battery-grade purified phosphoric acid necessary to meet the looming shortages to come in North America; and the Company inability to work with and Prayon to carry out their plans to build a strategic transatlantic relationship to enable Europe and North America to gain green energy and critical mineral independence and the plans to continue to work with the stated government entities to further the stated goals.
Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated.
Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and reflect the Company’s expectations as of the date hereof and are subject to change thereafter. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
Bybit and Talos Enter Partnership to Expand Digital Assets Trading for Institutional Clients
The integration combines the power of Talos’s robust trade infrastructure solutions with Bybit’s access to a wide array of digital assets and best-in-market enterprise solutions including trading execution with precision.
This partnership will enable Bybit to streamline access for institutions looking to get into the crypto space via the Talos platform. Additionally, this new collaboration will boost real-time liquidity, elevating the user experience on Bybit even further.
Built by the same engineers that built many of the most recognizable systems in capital markets, Talos’s highly-regarded, institutional-grade trading infrastructure offers a reliable and secure platform trusted by established market players and end-users. Talos also provides expert services ranging from trading to portfolio and settlement tools. Their solutions are available directly or through white-label partners all around the world, from the Americas to EMEA to APAC.
“Bybit understands the burgeoning demand for advanced trading solutions required by increasingly sophisticated institutions as they pursue growth opportunities in cryptocurrency. We are excited to partner with Talos to facilitate fast, trustworthy, and secure access to digital asset investments,” said Ben Zhou co-founder and CEO of Bybit.
“Bybit is on a mission to offer next-level opportunities across the board. This partnership will allow us to offer the tech needed for streamlined trading operations and bridge the gap between institutional investors and digital currency networks.”
“The partnership with Bybit allows us to further extend our execution capabilities for clients, providing them with expanded options to engage and transact with the top destinations in the industry,” said Anton Katz, CEO and co-founder of Talos. “At Talos, we’re always looking to expand our connectivity through smart integrations like the one we now have with Bybit. The robustness of offerings on Bybit provides our users with a broad range of execution functionality to enhance quality, depth, and breadth across their trade activity.”
Hashtag: #Bybit #BybitPartners
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About Bybit
Bybit is a cryptocurrency exchange established in 2018 that offers a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions, the Oracle Red Bull Racing team, esports teams NAVI, Astralis, Alliance, Made in Brazil (MIBR), and Oracle Red Bull Racing Esports, and association football (soccer) team Borussia Dortmund.
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About Talos
Talos powers digital asset trading strategies globally. Engineered by a team with unmatched experience in building intuitional trading systems, the Talos platform is trusted by the largest and most sophisticated market participants and their end clients for its performance, reliability, and security. Its growing network of services – trading platform, lending marketplace, data and analytics, and portfolio and settlement tools, all offered directly or through service providers on a white-label basis – enable clients of all types to transact end-to-end without concern for unnecessary intermediary risk or potential conflicts of interest. Talos has offices in New York, Singapore, London, and Cyprus. For additional information visit www.talos.com.
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Derivative integrations may not be available to all customers and are generally available only to institutional customers that are non-US persons located outside of the US. May be subject to enhanced due diligence to determine eligibility and compliance with applicable laws.
Traveloka and Philippine Airlines Strengthening their Strategic Cooperation, Supporting Tourism Growth in the Philippines and Southeast Asia

The initiative with Philippine Airlines, the Philippines’ flag carrier and sole full-service network airline, is aligned with Traveloka’s commitment to strengthening tourism growth in the Philippines and in the Southeast Asia Region. This strategic cooperation is formalized in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Traveloka and Philippine Airlines that was signed in Manila on Tuesday, 28 February 2023. The MoU was signed by Iko Putera, CEO of Transport Traveloka and Captain Stanley K. Ng, President & COO of Philippine Airlines.
Based on the data from the Philippines Department of Tourism, around 83,000 tourists visited the Philippines from the Southeast Asian region during the early pandemic of 2020, a dramatic drop from the over 526 thousand in 2019 due to global border restrictions. However, by the end of 2022, in line with efforts to recover the economy and tourism sector, the number of Southeast Asian visitors heading to the Philippines reached 188,000 travelers, increasing by more than double.
Iko said that during the post-pandemic period, people’s enthusiasm for business and tourism travel has increased along with the return of consumers’ confidence in traveling. The surge is mainly driven by the high rate of vaccinations and the re-opening of international borders.
Travel recovery in the Philippines is also seen in Traveloka’s internal data from 2021 to 2022. The number of visitors coming to the Philippines from Southeast Asian countries where Traveloka is operating increased by eight times. Meanwhile, the number of passengers using the flight network of Philippine Airlines to various international destinations has almost doubled.
“Since 2015, Traveloka has expanded to 6 countries in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines. Our presence in the market shows our commitment to offering services that focus on increasingly dynamic consumer needs. Also, providing easy access through the adoption of technology to fulfill consumers’ travel aspirations in Southeast Asia,” said Iko.
Traveloka understands that consumers have diverse needs and aspirations, including when it comes to planning for their trips. Hence, Traveloka has constantly innovated through its offerings of relevant products while also being open to fostering strategic partnerships and collaborations with various partners in the tourism industry to provide the best service for consumers. One of these strategic partnerships is with Philippine Airlines.
As the most prominent international airline in the Philippines with the largest network of flights to Asia, North America, Australia and the Middle East, Philippine Airlines is always committed to its mission of providing convenience and comfort to consumers, which is constantly a top priority.
Captain Stanley K. Ng, President & COO of Philippine Airlines said, “We are pleased to forge this new partnership with Traveloka, which will help us fortify our connections with the global market. Philippine Airlines has always made it a top concern to build, sustain and develop the direct air links to countries in the region and beyond, which means reaching out to travellers living all over the world. Our intent is for the partnership to unlock new travel options for our customers to fly with Philippine Airlines to various wonderful destinations all around the Philippines, and to diverse international destinations as well.”
The Philippines is one of the tourist destinations in Southeast Asia that has opened its borders to foreign tourists. This archipelagic country famous for its natural beauty has become an increasingly popular tourist destination worth exploring, from its metropolitan capital city of Manila and longtime popular destinations such as Boracay and Cebu, to various tourist destinations on the rise, such as Siargao, El Nido, Coron, and Balabac Islands.
Recently, Siargao Island has emerged as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines. Foreign and domestic tourists mingle to surf and enjoy the beauty of the island, making Siargao one of the surfing capitals of the Philippines. El Nido is famous for its spectacular beaches and stunning views of lush tropical islands. A beautiful mix of hidden lagoons, white beaches, and mountains covered by green forest, shading the crystal clear waters. In Coron, tourists are greeted with spectacular underwater views. There are colorful coral gardens, crystal clear water and wrecks of Japanese warships in these waters. In Balabac islands, located at the Southern tip of the Palawan archipelago, tourists are invited to enjoy beaches and small islands that travelers rarely visit.
“The Philippines is a beautiful country known for its white sandy beaches and amazing natural scenery. Philippine Airlines serves 32 domestic and 39 overseas destinations, a network that makes it convenient for travellers to come to the Philippines and discover the delights of our nation and its warm and friendly people. We look forward to strengthened cooperation with Traveloka that will make it easier for domestic and foreign tourists to visit favorite destinations in the Philippines,” explained Captain Ng.
In line with the commitment, Iko added, “Collaboration between Traveloka and the Philippine Airlines provides a variety of choices and flexibility for travelers to be able to enjoy and explore destinations in the Philippines in a more personalized, and unique way. Our platform offers various travel solutions and services, from accommodation options to local activities through Traveloka Xperience. We hope this partnership will positively contribute to tourism recovery in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.”
Hashtag: #Traveloka #MoU #Airlines
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About Traveloka
Traveloka is Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform, allowing users to discover and purchase a wide range of travel, local, and financial services products. Traveloka’s comprehensive product portfolio includes transport booking services such as flight tickets, buses, trains, car rentals, airport transfer, as well as access to the largest accommodation inventory in Southeast Asia, including hotels, apartments, guest houses, homestays, resorts, and villas, making Traveloka a booking platform with the broadest selection of accommodation and packages.
Traveloka is also a key player in the local services category (currently specific to certain markets), offering reservations for a wide range of local attractions, activities, and wellness and beauty clinics. Traveloka offers financing, payment, and insurance products to help Southeast Asian consumers fulfil their aspirations. Traveloka provides 24/7 customer service in local languages as well as more than 30 different local payment methods. The Traveloka app has been downloaded more than 114 million times, making it the most popular travel platform in the Southeast Asian region.
About Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the Philippines’ flag carrier and only full-service network airline. PAL was the first commercial airline in Asia and will celebrate its 82nd anniversary in March 2023. PAL’s fleet of Boeing 777, Airbus A350/A330/A320/A321, and De Havilland DHC-8-400 Next Generation aircraft operate out of Manila, Cebu, Clark and Davao to 32 destinations in the Philippines and 39 destinations in Asia, North America, Australia, and the Middle East. In addition to flying passengers on regular scheduled services, PAL also carries air cargo shipments and undertakes charter flights to boost Philippine tourism, support the economy and serve the travel needs of overseas Filipinos.