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Liverpool FC & CRC Thailand renew for a third term

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 3 May 2023 – Liverpool FC are delighted to extend their current partnership with Central Retail Corporation (Sports) (CRC Sports), the club’s Official Retail & Licensing Partner in Thailand, for a third term.

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The long-standing partnership is now into its 8th season with the new renewal period adding a further 5 years to the successful collaboration.

CRC Sports are Thailand’s leading multi-format, multi-category and omnichannel retailing platform with a diverse retail portfolio. Starting as a small shophouse in Bangkok they have a history of over 75 years in Thai Retail and will continue to manage LFC’s branded portfolio in the region on and offline.

Working with CRC Sports has seen incredible growth for the club in the region giving Thai supporters access to the Reds official Nike and own brand merchandise. Since the partnership began the standalone retail portfolio has increased to five stores with additional shop-in-shops, club events and pop-up activations to increase fan engagement.

Mike Cox, Senior Vice President Merchandising and Retail at Liverpool FC, said: “We are thrilled to continue working with CRC Sports, and extend our long-term retail and licensing partnership.

“We have grown significantly in the region during our first two terms with CRC Sports, and they are a great partner for us in supporting this remarkable growth. We are looking forward to what the next five years has in store.”

Alexandre Hammel, President of CRC Sports, said “We at CRC Sports are very proud to extend our partnership with Liverpool FC for another 5 years. LFC is significant in world football, and the most favourite international football club for Thai people. We are very pleased and honoured by the trust that Liverpool FC is giving to CRC Sports, this is fitting to our strategy to always bring the best of the world to Thai customers.”

This follows recent International Retail Partnership renewals in Singapore and Malaysia and domestically the relaunch of the new Liverpool L1 city centre store.

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Liverpool Football Club

  • Founded in 1892, Liverpool FC is one of the world’s most historic and famous football clubs, having won 19 League Titles, including the Premier League, seven FA Cups, eight League Cups, six European Cups, three UEFA Cups, four European Super Cups and 15 Charity Shields.
  • As a socially responsible Club, Liverpool FC is proud of its heritage and plays a proactive role in its communities through its official charity, Liverpool FC Foundation, which aims to create life changing opportunities for children and young people in Merseyside and beyond, and the Red Neighbours programme, which creates events and experiences specifically aimed at improving the lives of those living in and around the Anfield area (L4, L5 and L6).

Mecho Autotech to launch version 2.0 of vehicle management app and new automotive spare parts marketplace in 3Q

This latest version of Mecho’s flagship product will provide even more flexible features and financing options, helping corporate fleet owners and individuals streamline the auto repairs and maintenance process.

LAGOS, NIGERIA – EQS Newswire – 3 May 2023 – Mecho Autotech (“Mecho”) (www.MechoAutotech.com), a Nigerian platform providing global automotive spare parts and vehicle repairs and maintenance services, will launch a version v2.0 of its vehicle management app that connects vehicle owners to qualified and vetted mechanics in the third quarter of this year. Mecho will also launch Mecho Mart, a marketplace for high-quality aftermarket spare parts and original OEM spare parts for wholesalers and enterprise fleet owners. The soon to be launched products signal a shift in strategy as Mecho looks to double down on improving Nigeria’s $6BN fragmented and informal automotive aftersales market which is characterized by substandard automotive spare parts and frequent stockouts.

Among its new features, customers can access financing to pay for vehicle repairs and maintenance to preserve their cash flow. After undergoing an easy and fast verification process, eligible customers can receive overdrafts of up to 10 million naira, which are deposited in the Mecho app wallet. Customers also have more flexible servicing options: they can drop off their vehicles at any of Mecho’s 100 partner workshops in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, or arrange for pick-up. In the new improved 2.0 Mecho app, customers can track all their expenses, maintenance requests, and vehicle history. Corporate fleet owners can manage multiple mechanics, including Mecho and other 3rd party service providers, to streamline the maintenance and repairs process in one easy-to-use app. Mecho will also roll out an IOT integration allowing corporate fleet owners to track their vehicles. The 2.0 vehicle management app will be free to use.

Also in Q3, Mecho will launch Mecho Mart, a marketplace for high-quality aftermarket and original OEM spare parts for wholesalers and enterprise fleet owners. Customers will be able to buy genuine auto parts like tires, shock absorbers, brake pads, lubricants and filters. Using the marketplace, spare parts wholesalers can stock up on inventory with top-quality parts, secure financing, and increase profit by avoiding stockouts. With support from Global Brains (https://apo-opa.info/44kae3I), a Japanese venture capital firm that invested a seven-figure sum in the company, Mecho aims to build partnerships with global automotive aftermarket spare parts manufacturers to source genuine and affordable spare parts to build a reliable vehicle spare parts supply chain in Nigeria.

“When we launched in the market two years ago, we focused on providing high quality vehicle maintenance services. But over time we learned that we had to prioritize fixing the broken automotive spare parts supply chain — a more urgent problem in the industry and a bigger driver of its value. Spare parts represents $6BN out of Nigeria’s $8BN vehicle aftersales market. Since we pivoted our business, we have serviced more than 50 corporate fleet owners and spare parts wholesalers and provided spare parts from 5 global automotive manufacturers. By improving the availability of high quality spare parts, we believe that we can play a role in improving Nigerians’ vehicle longevity and road safety,” said Olusegun Owoade Mecho Autotech CEO/co-founder.

Nigeria has more than 12 million registered vehicles of which more than 90% are imported used vehicles. Given the predominance of used vehicles, the automotive aftersales industry is highly fragmented and informal with a broken aftermarket spare parts supply chain. Spare parts wholesalers struggle to access high quality and original parts, and suffer frequent stockouts as they are unable to access working capital to purchase inventory. Despite its informal and fragmented nature, Nigeria’s automotive aftersales and maintenance market is valued at an estimated $8BN. The average Nigerian vehicle owner spends $50-60 per year on repairs and maintenance of which 80% is spent on spare parts.

Visit www.MechoAutotech.com to demo the version v2.0 of the vehicle management app. Spare part wholesalers can sign up to the Mecho Mart waitlist here (https://apo-opa.info/41Vwlvz).

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ABOUT MECHO AUTOTECH:

Mecho Autotech is a Nigerian multi-channel platform providing global automotive spare parts and vehicle repairs and maintenance services. Mecho is on a mission to foster a vehicle maintenance culture in Nigeria to keep roads and passengers safe. Founded in 2021 by Olusegun Owoade and Ayoola Akinkunmi, Mecho Autotech offers repair and maintenance services to businesses and consumers through in-house and third-party service capacity which has passed rigorous assessments. The Mecho has both workshop and mobile service capabilities.

When consumers download the Mecho Autotech app, they enter their vehicle’s unique identification number (VIN) or basic vehicle information. Based on the vehicle’s specifications, the Mecho Autotech algorithm calculates a routine vehicle maintenance program and subscription fee which can be paid monthly, quarterly, or annually. Mecho offers mobile service to meet a customer at their own location if preferred. Customers can also go to a Mecho Autotech workshop or partner garages for service. For business customers, Mecho Autotech can manage fleet-wide needs with the flexibility to request repairs on demand.

The Mecho retail app is available on both iOS and Android. Find out more at

Pardon Frees More Than 2,100 Myanmar Political Prisoners

Pardon Frees More Than 2,100 Myanmar Political Prisoners
Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, head of the military council, inspects a parade, marking Myanmar's 78th Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2023. ( Photo : AP )

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s ruling military council on Wednesday said it was releasing more than 2,100 political prisoners as a humanitarian gesture. Thousands more remain imprisoned on charges generally involving nonviolent protests or criticism of military rule, which began when the army seized power in February 2021 from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.

Hebe Haven Yacht Club Open Day 2023

Unlock the world of sailing at HHYC Open Day 2023

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 May 2023 – Sailing, sail training, scenery, stalls, sustainability, scrummy snacks, Sailability and sea trips are all open to the public at Hebe Haven Yacht Club (HHYC) this Sunday. HHYC is pleased to announce its annual HHYC Open Day on Sunday 7 May 2023 at its picturesque location in Pak Sha Wan. This key annual event on HHYC’s calendar runs from 10 am to 5 pm on the day showcasing its work as part of the celebrations for the Club’s 60th Anniversary. Get out on the water and enjoy the freedom and have tons of fun ashore too. Welcoming people from all walks of life, this not-to-be-missed event is expected to unveil the joy of sailing and other water based activities for all, members and non-members alike.

Boat Cruising on Hebe One (Motorised Catamaran)
Boat Cruising on Hebe One (Motorised Catamaran)

The Open Day is open to the public, people attending can experience our sailing programmes by joining one of the FREE taster sessions on boats both small and big! Try your hand at learning the ropes and sailing one of our fleet of dinghies (Quests and Picos), take out a kayak or a stand-up paddle boards (SUP) under the watchful eye of our expert sailing instructors. One of the highlights is the opportunity to try your hand at crewing one of our six J/80 keelboats, where you can experience what it’s like on a bigger sail boat with a group of people aboard working as a team. For those who prefer to stray ashore, there’s also a mini carnival on land offering fun games, DIY workshops, stalls galore and even a car boot sale.

As well as visiting the HHYC booths being showcased, visitors can also drop by the Sailability Hong Kong booth to learn more about how dedicated volunteers help empower physically challenged athletes and some other under-represented within the community, to pursue their dream of sailing and get control out at sea.

In addition to all the fun of previous events, this year visitors will also have the opportunity to join the taster sessions on Hansa 303 and a cruise out on MoHan, a 40-foot Solaris yacht donated to Sailability by the Scallywag Hong Kong Foundation.

For those who would like to dive deep in understanding more about what sailing is all about, come meet the Hebe Dragons team to discover their learning path towards excellence, and how their sail training and racing has put them in the spotlight in both regional and international regattas. Visitors can also find some treasure from over 20 vendors in our Car Boot Sale—we encourage everyone to bring your own bag to fill up with bargains for some preloved products, while supporting sustainability.

FREE watersports: stand up paddle boards and kayaks
FREE watersports: stand up paddle boards and kayaks

Paul Arkwright, General Manager, Hebe Haven Yacht Club said, “We’re delighted to once again open our doors to the public for the 10th HHYC Open Day. This year is even more special as we are also celebrating our Club’s 60th Anniversary. We welcome everyone to join us at this annual club event to unlock the wonderful world of sailing. Come along and try out a huge range of watersports for free, as our dedicated team at our Sailing Centre guide you through the ropes with practical boat handling techniques. This is great chance to try our new boats and is particularly useful for those wishing to join any of our sailing courses throughout the year. And for those who prefer something a bit more relaxing, have a snack at the Club, browse the stalls, and take a leisurely cruise around beautiful Shelter Cove aboard Hebe One—HHYC’s catamaran or take a trip out on MoHan—Sailability’s 40-foot Solaris yacht.”

Event highlights

  • Free watersports trials on dinghies, J/80s, stand-up paddle boards and kayaks
  • Car boot sale
  • Hebe bazaar with vendors
  • Cruising on Hebe One and MoHan (40-minute ride for each session around the bay)
  • BBQ, F&B
  • Marine Police Booth
  • Lucky draws throughout the day
  • End-of-day fun race
  • Bouncy castle, face painting workshops
  • The 60th Anniversary of Hebe Haven Yacht Club

Hashtag: #Sailing #HHYC #GoHebe #WorldSailing #SailingHK #HHYCOpenDay2023


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Hebe Haven Yacht Club

Hebe Haven Yacht Club is a private members Club established in Pak Sha Wan, Sai Kung since 1963. The Club provides first class yacht racing and boating facilities for members. The Club also works closely with local schools and organisations to offer training facilities and professional instruction to develop youth sailing in Hong Kong. As a ‘Caring Organisation’ member, the Club proactively contributes to the local community with regular organised events.

Laos Braces for Sweltering Heat This Week

People shielding themselves from the sun (photo: Jonathan Cellona)

Almost every province in Laos will record higher temperatures this week, says the latest weather report from the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology.

The Mills Fabrica portfolio company Circ partners with Zara to launch a first-of-its kind collection made using recycled polycotton blended textiles

The Mills Fabrica is proud to support Circ as it makes sustainable fashion accessible to the masses

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 May 2023 – The Mills Fabrica portfolio company Circ , the textile technology company that recycles polycotton waste back into new fibers, launches a first-of-its-kind collection with Zara. The partnership takes a pivotal step towards circularity in the fashion industry by revealing a new first-of-its-kind women’s capsule collection made with recycled textiles derived from polycotton textile waste. The collection is now available across 11 markets globally.

Zara and Circ have tackled one of the biggest challenges for the fashion industry: breaking down blends of polyester and cotton – referred to as “polycotton” – into new recycled raw materials to create new garments. Circ´s innovative recycling technology is the only platform to successfully separate polycotton blended textile waste and recover both cellulosic and synthetic fibers. Utilizing this technology, Zara and Circ have created a collection featuring lyocell garments made with 50% recycled polycotton textile waste and polyester garments with 43% recycled polycotton textile waste. With creative direction from the design team at Zara Woman, the collection showcases on-trend and light garments in burgundy tones that are designed to keep in circulation.

“We believe our partnership with Zara signals a seismic shift in how the fashion industry and consumers view what is possible in sustainability,” said Peter Majeranowski, CEO of Circ. “This is the first-time recycled polyester and lyocell clothing manufactured from polycotton textile waste is in the hands of consumers, and we are taking important steps towards making circularity the new standard. Circ and Zara want to create a new future in which the garments hanging in our closets are made from recycled materials that can then be recycled over and over again.”

“This first-of-its-kind collection demonstrates that innovation in new fibers and collaboration with specialized experts are two key pillars in advancing the circularity of the textile industry. Circ’s technology opens the door to effectively separate and recycle any blend of polyester and cotton – which is one of the most common textile blends in clothing. At Zara and Inditex, we want to lead the transformation of our industry by creating fashion collections rooted in circularity,” remarked Javier Losada, Inditex Chief Sustainability Officer.

This partnership follows investment from Inditex, Zara’s parent company, in Circ last year aimed at accelerating industrial-scale solutions towards circularity in the fashion industry. This is the first time Inditex has made an investment of this kind within its Sustainability Innovation Hub (SIH) which aims to boost technological innovation and improve product circularity.

The Mills Fabrica has been committed to supporting innovative and disruptive technologies in the techstyle (technology and apparel technology) and agrifood industries through its investments, incubation programs, office spaces, lab, and impact retail stores since 2018. It has supported Circ since 2021 through investments, marketing exposure, and connections to the textile and apparel industry. The Mills Fabrica’s portfolio of cutting edge techstyle companies also includes Renewcell, Colorifix, Geltor, and Michroma among others.

“We’re proud to see technology-empowered solutions making such a positive impact in the textile and apparel industry, contributing to a more sustainable future. The Mills Fabrica looks forward to our continued support of Circ as they make sustainable fashion accessible to the masses through this unprecedented partnership with Zara,” says Cintia Nunes, General Manager and Head of Asia, The Mills Fabrica.
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About The Mills Fabrica

The Mills Fabrica is a go-to solutions platform accelerating techstyle and agrifood tech innovations for sustainability. Officially launched in Hong Kong in December 2018, The Mills is a landmark revitalization project by the Nan Fung Group, transforming their old textile factories into a new heritage, experiential retail, and innovation centre. With its investment fund, business incubator, spaces in Hong Kong and London, and community-building initiatives, The Mills Fabrica aims to create success stories of collaborations between innovators, entrepreneurs, and corporates, that together, will drive positive change for future generations.

BeerLao Announces New Price Hikes Effective From May

Lao Brewery Company has issued a notice informing customers about an increase in prices for some of their products, starting this month.

Cambodian Military Leader Raises Alarm Over Fake Instagram ID Impersonating Him

Cambodian Military Leader Warns Public of Fake Instagram Account Using His Name
A screenshot of the fake Instagram ID. (photo: RCAF)

Deputy Commander-In-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and Royal Cambodian Army Commander, General Hun Manet, has warned the public about an Instagram account created by unscrupulous individuals, that use his name to dupe people online.