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LUX stands with female athletes and challenges sports media to “Change The Angle”

Calling out how invasive camera angles target intimate parts of women’s bodies in sport, LUX challenges broadcasters and viewers to #ChangeTheAngle and support women against everyday sexism.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 20 April 2023 – Unilever’s global beauty brand, LUX, is rallying people once more to stand up against everyday sexism. This time it is calling out the objectification of women’s bodies in sport, highlighting how the media zeroes in on female intimate body areas rather than focus on their sporting prowess.

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At South Africa’s highly anticipated Durban Open Women’s Beach Volleyball tournament this week, female athletes sported QR code on precisely those areas the cameras tend to focus on. Upon scanning, these ‘viewers’ were directed to a short film – ‘Hey Camera’, which calls on those behind the cameras to end the blatant objectification of women and, instead, focus on their strengths.

Bringing this campaign to live, LUX partnered with one of South Africa’s leading broadcaster, The South African Broadcasting Corporation, SABC Sport, which has an audience of 19.7 million in South Africa to livestream the event on 15th and 16th of April.

LUX’s #ChangeTheAngle campaign aims to get broadcasters and photographers reconsidering their portrayal of women in sport. The integrated campaign has also been pulled through online, social and PR channels with thousands of generated content via influencers, celebrities, athletes and media such as Gsport4girls, 2 times olympic gold medal Caster Semenya, Cricket commentator Kass Naidoo, Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi.

LUX understands the need to stop objectification of women as it can lead to more serious forms of sexism. According to its research, women are 10 times more likely to be objectified than men. While this objectification is rife across society, the brand saw that sports was the perfect, attention-grabbing example to call this out. Men in sports are frequently portrayed as strong role models who are at the top of their game. On the contrary, women’s body parts are what receive the most attention, with cameras zooming into their breasts or exposed butt cheeks.

LUX believes this objectification can diminish female achievements and also undermine confidence. The #ChangeTheAngle campaign aims to create a sense of urgency among people to call out what are increasingly unacceptable behaviours in real time and put pressure on broadcasters to change the camera gaze by sharing 6 guidelines for them to adhere to while filming women in sport.

“Women in sports are 10 times more likely to be objectified by camera angles that focus on certain body parts compared to their male counterparts. When we found out that this is also an issue for top female athletes who have achieved incredible things, we knew we had to act,” Severine Vauleon, Global Brand Vice President of LUX says, “This doesn’t only devalue the female athletes’ professional performance and achievements, but also perpetuates the objectification issue many women face every day. At LUX, we believe that beauty should be a source of strength, and that the focus should be on celebrating the beauty of their strength, skills and achievements in sport.”

“This is a bold and powerful move for a beauty brand like LUX to take, and it makes me even prouder to be a part of the LUX family. I am hoping to see the change that we need in the sports fraternity so that women athletes are celebrated for the amazing talent that they have rather than being objectified in a sexual manner. I encourage everyone to do what they can to participate and push media in South Africa and across the world to #Change the Angle” Says Zozibini Tunzi former Miss Universe.

“This initiative is part of our Positive Beauty mission, which is at the heart of our Beauty, Wellness and Personal Care category, championing progressive commitments and actions for our brands into a new era of beauty which is equitable and inclusive. LUX is one of South Africa’s most iconic heritage brands representing women, earning itself a heartfelt voice to challenge stereotypes by supporting woman in different aspects of their lives. A woman’s beauty is inclusive of her strength, her capabilities and her talent. LUX #ChangeTheAngle”, amplifies the voices of women in sport and their strength on the field or on the court.” – Sphelele Mjadu Unilever Beauty, Wellbeing & Personal Care Senior PR Lead for Africa.

Hinoti Joshi, Global Business Lead, from Wunderman Thompson, Singapore, who spearheaded the campaign says, “The media and broadcasters have the power to change the sexist portrayal of women. We are actively calling them out so that they can recognise the flaws in this antiquated practice and become change agents to end everyday sexism.”

Watch the film here: https://youtu.be/nNhekoeNh2g

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foodpanda and TADA sign strategic partnership MOU in Asia

Users in Singapore and Cambodia can enjoy savings and loyalty rewards on both platforms

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 20 April 2023 – foodpanda, Asia’s largest food and grocery delivery network outside of China, has entered into a strategic partnership with TADA, blockchain-based ride hailing platform, to introduce new user benefits for customers in Asia, starting with Singapore and Cambodia.

(L-R) Sean Kim, CEO of TADA Mobility and Jakob Angele, APAC CEO of foodpanda
(L-R) Sean Kim, CEO of TADA Mobility and Jakob Angele, APAC CEO of foodpanda

As part of the partnership, both foodpanda and TADA users can enjoy savings, discounted fares and loyalty programme subscriptions across both quick-commerce and ride-hailing platforms.

“On-demand deliveries and ride hailing have become a big part of our daily routines, so we’re constantly thinking of ways to make these conveniences more accessible and affordable for customers,” said Jakob Angele, CEO of foodpanda, APAC. “Joining hands and offering even more customer benefits with TADA is a natural next step to bring more choices and greater value for customers who use these services every day.”

Partnership benefits

Starting today, up to 30,000* TADA users in Singapore can opt in to receive a complimentary pandapro subscription which gives them easy access and cost savings to on-demand deliveries. foodpanda has more than one million pandapro subscribers across the region who have exclusive access to free deliveries, special pick-up offers, dine-in deals, and other discounts.

With this partnership, up to 30,000* pandapro subscribers in Singapore will automatically receive 25 percent discount vouchers capped at $4 in their TADA accounts which can be used for commuting to their favourite restaurants or anywhere else in the city.

In addition, corporate customers of either foodpanda or TADA in Singapore can also utilise the combined food delivery and ride-hailing benefits through joint corporate bundles. foodpanda’s exclusive service for corporate customers, foodpanda for Business, which provides customisable employee allowances, e-vouchers, employee packages, and access to catering, will now include TADA’s corporate solution. TADA Corporate is the solution for seamless business transport management. With TADA Corporate, companies can easily manage and streamline their teams’ transportation needs for work trips. TADA’s Zero-Commission model also allows for greater cost savings without compromising on quality.

(L-R) Sean Kim, CEO of TADA Mobility, Jakob Angele, CEO of foodpanda, and Pau-Pau
(L-R) Sean Kim, CEO of TADA Mobility, Jakob Angele, CEO of foodpanda, and Pau-Pau

“Partnering with foodpanda marks another exciting phase for TADA’s growth across the region. After seeing a rapidly growing user base in Singapore, and being one of the most downloaded apps in Cambodia, this partnership will introduce TADA to a larger community relying on ride hailing and food delivery frequently,” explained Sean Kim, CEO of TADA Mobility.

Currently, foodpanda users in Cambodia can enjoy free rides to locations that are within three kilometres and 50 percent discount codes for subsequent rides. From 1 May to 30 June 2023, foodpanda customers can also use their TADA voucher codes to get discounted rides when commuting to the various SEA Games competition venues. Similarly, TADA users enjoy a 50 percent discount when ordering food, groceries and more using foodpanda.*

“Over time we look to expand the benefits that customers enjoy, making our platforms the most preferred option for their everyday needs,” added Sean Kim, CEO of TADA Mobility.

“We expect that our partnership will only grow stronger as we continue to tap on each other’s networks and leverage our complementary services, offering customers the added convenience for all our customers across Asia Pacific,” said Jakob Angele, CEO of foodpanda.

*Terms and conditions apply

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About foodpanda

foodpanda is a leading delivery platform in Asia dedicated to bringing consumers a wide range of food, groceries and more, quickly and conveniently. Powered by technology and operational excellence, foodpanda is spearheading the growth of quick-commerce (q-commerce) across the region with its network of retail partners, as well as pandamart cloud stores to provide more on-demand options beyond the millions of food delivery options. foodpanda operates in more than 400 cities across 11 markets in Asia – Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Pakistan, Taiwan, Philippines, Bangladesh, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. foodpanda is a subsidiary of Delivery Hero, a global leader of the food delivery industry. For more information, visit .

About TADA

TADA is the world’s first blockchain-based zero-commission ride-hailing application. TADA is powered by the Mass Vehicle Ledge (“MVL”) blockchain technology where key mobility data such as transactions, movements, accidents, and maintenance of people and vehicles are recorded and connected in a single MVL ecosystem. TADA was first launched in Singapore in 2018 and further expanded to Cambodia in the same year. In 2019, it continued its growth and was launched in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. For more information, visit .

Discovering Japan’s Rich History and Culture with Castle and Temple-Stays

JNTO KL is delighted to share information about castle-stays and temple-stays which have risen in popularity that allow international visitors to experience being lords, ladies, or even monks for a night.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 20 April 2023 – Ozu Castle, located in Ehime Prefecture, was the first castle in Japan that allowed guests to stay in the castle tower. This majestic castle was reconstructed in 2004 using UNESCO-registered traditional techniques which were revived for the project, and its doors were opened to guests from around the world in 2020. Discerning guests will be able to experience the grandeur and atmosphere the way that Sadayasu Kato, the first lord of the domain, did so in the 1600s, and even experience dinner in the style of the 17th century lords. Both the castle and Garyu Sanso, a historic tea house complex, have been declared as Important Cultural Properties of Japan.

Just off the coast of Kyushu Island, in Nagasaki Prefecture lies Hirado Castle, where the historic castle turret Kaiju Yagura is available as a private retreat for those looking to immerse themselves in the culture of Hirado. Kaiju Yagura was renovated in 2020 and its interiors feature a modern take on Japanese aesthetics with an emphasis on locally sourced natural materials. Hirado Castle can also arrange various unique cultural experiences, such as iaijutsu, a combative quick-draw sword technique practiced by samurai, private meals with a personal chef, and renting an elegant kimono for a tea ceremony at the local Zen temple.

For those looking to experience the spiritual side of Japan, temple-stays might be preferred. At one of Japan’s oldest and most important Buddhist temples, Zenkoji, Nagano Prefecture, guests can participate in activities including a ‘goma’ prayer (fire ceremony), ‘shakyo’ (brush meditation) or ‘zazen’ (seated meditation) along with attendance at the temple’s daily ‘O-Asaji’ (morning ceremony). It’s also well-known for shojin ryori (traditional Buddhist cuisine) which is seasonal and based on local fruits and vegetables. Nagano City is accessed from Tokyo Station in under 2 hours by the shinkansen.

Those who prefer private experiences may opt for the temple-stay at Miidera Temple, Shiga Prefecture. The temple has been welcoming everyone from emperors to worshippers for thousands of years, and its 400-year-old quarters are available as a private retreat which offers an immersive experience to connect visitors with Miidera and local culture.

In 2023, visitors can look forward to the opening of several unique accommodations, including Fukuyama Castle, Hiroshima Prefecture and Nakatsu Castle, Oita Prefecture.
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Japan National Tourism Organization Kuala Lumpur Office

JNTO is a non-profit governmental organization of Japan and JNTO Kuala Lumpur’s office is involved in a variety of activities in Malaysia to promote and encourage tourists from Malaysia to consider Japan as a top destination in their travel plans. For more information, visit

Prudential expands distribution network with official launch of Prudential Financial Advisers

Industry veteran Bernard Chai is CEO of new financial advisory firm which offers life insurance, general insurance and wealth management solutions

Dennis Tan, CEO of Prudential Singapore (2nd from left), Bernard Chai, CEO of Prudential Financial Advisers (2nd from right), Ben Tan, Chief Distribution Officer & Chief Corporate Development Officer, Prudential Singapore (1st from right), and Jackie Chew, Chief Risk Officer, Prudential Singapore (1st from left), celebrating the official launch of Prudential Financial Advisers.
Dennis Tan, CEO of Prudential Singapore (2nd from left), Bernard Chai, CEO of Prudential Financial Advisers (2nd from right), Ben Tan, Chief Distribution Officer & Chief Corporate Development Officer, Prudential Singapore (1st from right), and Jackie Chew, Chief Risk Officer, Prudential Singapore (1st from left), celebrating the official launch of Prudential Financial Advisers.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 20 April 2023 – Life insurer Prudential Singapore (“Prudential”) today announced the official launch of Prudential Financial Advisers (“PFA”), its financial advisory arm. With PFA, Prudential now offers a wider range of insurance products including general insurance and wealth solutions. This is in addition to Prudential’s core solutions in whole and term life, health, savings, retirement and group insurance.

The new financial advisory firm will complement Prudential’s existing distribution ecosystem. Customers will have access to a broad range of products and services including general insurance such as travel insurance and motor insurance and wealth solutions such as unit trusts. They can also tap on the complementary solutions and auxiliary services including estate planning, family office and tax advisory, provided by PFA’s partners.

Mr Dennis Tan, CEO of Prudential Singapore, said the financial advisory business aims to better support Singapore residents who are living longer as the country’s life expectancy continues to rise.

“We are excited to launch Prudential Financial Advisers as it adds to the breadth and depth of our offerings to address people’s enhanced needs for financial security and healthcare at every stage of their life. The new entity will also strengthen our distribution network as we continue to grow our agency of more than 5,000 financial consultants, to serve the needs of all individuals.”

PFA will be led by Mr Bernard Chai, an industry veteran of more than 40 years. In almost two decades with Prudential, he has held key roles such as Head of Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) Partnership, Director of Partnerships Development, and Head of Business Development. He was most recently Prudential’s Head of Agency Transformation before being appointed the CEO of PFA.

Mr Bernard Chai, CEO of Prudential Financial Advisers, shared that the financial advisory channel has seen steady growth in the last few years.

“Customers today are expecting more one-stop solutions to meet their needs for all-of-life, especially on the back of rising life expectancy, and Prudential Financial Advisers is well-placed to meet this need. We bring the best of both worlds to our customers – Prudential’s life insurance offerings as well as general insurance and wealth management solutions from our partners. In this way, we help them to address their healthcare needs, as well as to protect and grow their wealth, so that they can better plan for their retirement.”

With the addition of PFA, Prudential’s distribution ecosystem comprises:

  1. Financial advisory firm: This new channel will offer a range of insurance and wealth solutions to customers at various stages of their financial planning journey.
  2. Tied agency: We have one of the largest tied agency networks in Singapore with more than 5,000 financial consultants who distribute our protection, savings and investment products.
  3. Bancassurance: Our exclusive bancassurance partners are United Overseas Bank (UOB) and Standard Chartered Bank (SCB), and we work closely with them to develop and deliver innovative insurance solutions to customers.
  4. Digital channels: We also offer PRUShield and microinsurance plans on Pulse by Prudential[1], our digital health and wellness app. Examples of microinsurance plans include: PRUSafe BreastCancer, PRUSafe Prostate Cancer, PRUSafe Dengue, PRUSafe COVIDCover, and PRUSafe Guard 22.[2]


[1] For more information on Pulse by Prudential, please refer to the launch press release here: https://www.prudential.com.sg/about/newsroom/press-release/2020/prudential-launches-digital-health-app

[2] The full list of insurance plans available on Pulse can be found here: https://www.prudential.com.sg/wedopulse/prushoppe

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About Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (Pte) Ltd (Prudential Singapore)

Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (Pte) Ltd is one of the top life insurance companies in Singapore, serving the financial and protection needs of the country’s citizens for 92 years. The company has an AA- Financial Strength Rating from leading credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s, with S$49.4 billion funds under management as at 31 December 2022. It delivers a suite of well-rounded product offerings in Protection, Savings and Investment through multiple distribution channels including a network of more than 5,000 financial consultants.

Myanmar Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Some Suu Kyi Appeals

Myanmar Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Some Suu Kyi Appeals
A supporter shows a portrait of former leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest marking the two-year anniversary of the military takeover that ousted her government outside the Myanmar Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, on 1 February, 2023. ( Photo : AP )

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to hear appeals of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s convictions and requests for reduced sentences in several cases in which she was charged with corruption, election fraud, and violating the official secrets act, a legal official said.

Two-Year-Old Boy From Laos Undergoes Heart Surgery in South Korea

Two-Year-Old Lao Boy Successfully Undergoes Heart Surgery in South Korea
The boy and his family including the Korean surgery team and The Green Company CEO pose for a group photo (photo: ປະຊາຊົນ)

A hospital in South Korea successfully performed heart surgery on a two-year-old Lao boy last week.

Arrow Electronics Showcases EV and AIoT Tech Solutions for Advancing eMobility and Smart City Transformation in Vietnamese Market

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 20 April 2023 Global technology-solutions provider Arrow Electronics today hosted an EvTech and AIoT of the Future seminar in Hanoi, Vietnam, in collaboration with 10 global technology suppliers. The seminar exhibited a wide range of EV (Electric Vehicle) and AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) technology products and solutions that will help advance the development of electric mobility and smart cities.

Arrow Electronics showcases EV and AIoT tech solutions for advancing e-mobility and smart city transformation in Hanoi

Arrow Electronics showcases EV and AIoT tech solutions for advancing e-mobility and smart city transformation in Hanoi

As one of the fastest-growing economies in ASEAN, Vietnam has set out on a journey to transform into a smarter IoT nation. Hanoi is among one of three major Vietnamese cities that have transformed into digital and interconnected urban areas. With the launch of Vietnam’s first IoT Innovation Hub in Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park in Hanoi in 20191, the city has continued to intensify its efforts in adoption of digital and tech solutions that are fundamental to accelerating sustainable urban development.

“Leveraging MediaTek’s AI IoT system-on-chip (SoC) platform, we are collaborating with global companies such as Arrow to provide AI technology solutions and technical support on the implemented IoT applications to improve how the people of Vietnam work and play,” said Miles Sun, general manager of Corporate Sales, Asia & Africa, MediaTek.”

Aiming to achieve net-zero emissions in the transport sector by 2050, Vietnam has recently introduced national policies including tax incentives and subsidies to promote electric vehicle development2. The local transportation industry is ramping up EV production capacity with an expected goal of reaching 3.5 million vehicles by 2040.

Power electronics is a critical part of electrified powertrain in EVs, supplying and controlling the current and voltage throughout the drive system, including motor control, energy management, and charging speed. Wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors such as SiC and GaN are poised to revolutionize power applications and EV innovations. The ability to design and manufacture WBG-enabled devices will allow automotive innovators and engineers to develop EV solutions, helping to deliver superior reliability, performance, and energy efficiency than the current technology.

“It’s an exciting and critical time to be innovators in the automotive industry. Leveraging innovated technologies on vehicle battery system, high-speed video link, audio signal transmission and processing, we look forward to working with Arrow to accelerate vehicle electrification and boost EV industry in Vietnam,” said Edward Chen, marketing director for AP JC Automotive Business and China Business Unit of Analog Devices.

At the seminar, engineering experts from Arrow and major technology suppliers introduced a wide range of AIoT and EvTech products and solutions, including:

  • Analog Devices‘ battery management system (BMS)
  • Diodes’ IoT and EV solution
  • ECS‘s modern EV and IoT
  • Exascend‘s flash technology for high-performance and computing in AIoT and EvTECH
  • MediaTek‘s Genio IoT and Genius at the Edge
  • Silicon Labs’ secure, intelligent wireless technology
  • TE Connectivity‘s EV solution
  • Texas Instruments‘ solution for electrification and AIoT
  • Toshiba‘s semiconductors including discrete devices, references design/ Eval Boards
  • Yageo‘s one-stop solution

“Next-generation electronics and digital technologies are advancing electrification of transportation and shaping the digital future. We are excited to bring in our global network of technology suppliers a range of advanced AIoT and EV technologies to the Vietnamese market. We look forward to driving best-in-class IoT and EV technologies and adopting best practices while helping our technology customers address the challenge of carbon neutrality,” said Natarajan MM, Arrow Electronics’ vice president of South Asia.

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1 Vietnam’s first IoT Innovation Hub launched (Source: http://english.mic.gov.vn/Pages/TinTuc/138857/Vietnam-s-first-IoT-Innovation-Hub-launched.html)
2 2022 International Council on Clean Transportation (Source: https://theicct.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ldv-asia-using-policy-and-regulation-to-pave-way-for-two-wheeler-electrification-in-vietnam-mar22.pdf )

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About Arrow Electronics

Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 210,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2022 sales of $37 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that improve business and daily life. Learn more at FiveYearsOut.com.

Laos Bans Import of Thai Instant Noodles Over Health Concerns

Lao Department of Food and Drugs bans the importation of Thai instant boat noodles. ( Photo : Lerros).

Laos has prohibited the import of Thai instant boat noodles, also known as Kuay Tiew Rua following reports of bacteria contamination in the product.