On Tuesday evening, a 44-year-old man brutally raped a woman in her mid-70s before killing her in Viengxay district of Houaphanh Province.
Infineon acquires Ultra-Wideband pioneer 3db Access to further strengthen its connectivity portfolio
Demand for UWB-capable devices is expected to grow significantly with Smartphone manufacturers adding UWB capability in the latest and future generations of their products. As part of Infineon, 3db evolves from an IP provider to a team of experts selling solutions opening up the best of this technology to smartphones as well as cars and enabling standalone integration in low-power IoT devices.
In the dynamic UWB market and with rapidly increasing demand from numerous manufacturers, suppliers are also differentiating themselves through their research activities. With their combined expertise, Infineon and 3db will now offer additional benefits to their customers: Originally an ETH Zurich spinoff, 3db maintains a strategic partnership with ETH. Infineon is poised to develop this relationship even further, in addition to intensified collaboration in the relevant standardization bodies for secured localization and sensing. Moreover, Infineon’s broad market access is backed by extensive R&D activities. With 59 R&D sites worldwide, Infineon currently holds more than 31,000 patents and invests an annual 13 percent of its revenues in R&D.
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About 3db Access AG
3db delivers secured, ultra-low power and high-precision integrated UWB ranging and sensing solutions. 3db’s integrated products enable a broad range of applications including provable secured access to valuable assets (vehicles, buildings), secured proof of proximity for seamless mobile payments and real-time high accuracy and precision localization of connected, intelligent devices.
About Infineon
Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Infineon drives decarbonization and digitalization with its products and solutions. The company has around 56,200 employees worldwide and generated revenue of about €14.2 billion in the 2022 fiscal year (ending 30 September). Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the OTCQX International over-the-counter market (ticker symbol: IFNNY).
Ink Asia 2023 Integrate Art into Technology: New Trends in Collecting

Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mrs Vicki KWOK WONG Wing-ki, JP, Deputy Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Vincent LIU Ming-kwong, JP, Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mrs Helen CHAN, SBS, Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund Vice Chairman, Mr YEUNG Kwok-leung, Paul, Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund Committee, Ms NG Yuen-ting, Yolanda, MH, Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund Committee attended to offer their congratulations.
With support from the “Mega Arts and Cultural Event Fund,” INK ASIA returns to the public eye this autumn after a three-year hiatus. As the pioneering art fair dedicated to ink art, INK ASIA 2023 will present the city with a world-renowned initiative that celebrates niche and exquisite ink art. The event will feature a series of captivating exhibitions, public installations, ink art events, and educational activities, taking viewers on a journey through the evolution of ink art from its ancient roots to its contemporary expressions. INK ASIA 2023 will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from Thursday 5 October to Sunday 8 October 2023.
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About INK ASIA
INK ASIA, the first-ever art fair specialising in ink art, was successfully inaugurated in 2015. INK ASIA aims to promote ink art at an international level through an art fair platform. The fair presents galleries and artists from Hong Kong and other Asian countries, featuring ink works in a wide variety of different forms. INK ASIA explores the limitless possibilities of ink art and fosters a dialogue between traditional aesthetics and contemporary interpretations of ink, with the goal of promoting this traditional ink art to an international audience in an innovative way, particularly among young viewers.
水墨藝博2023 融合藝術與科技 展現收藏新趨勢

闊別三年,以水墨藝術為主題的博覽會水墨藝博在文化藝術盛事基金的支持下於今秋載譽回歸。水墨藝博2023作為致力於水墨藝術的開創性藝博會,將首次以橫跨數月的一系列水墨展覽、戶外裝置、展覽巡禮、教育活動等為觀眾們帶來一場視覺盛宴,拓廣當代水墨的視野與疆界。水墨藝博2023 將於2023 年10月5至8日(星期四至日)期間假香港會議展覽中心3E號展覽廳開放予公眾人士。
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水墨藝博
水墨藝博於2015年成立,是首個專注於當代水墨的藝術博覽會。水墨藝博旨在開拓一個全新、開放、自由互動的水墨藝術欣賞平臺。藝博會為大家帶來香港及其他亞洲國家的畫廊及藝術家,展示出廣泛且不同形式的水墨藝術品,探索水墨領域的無限可能及擴闊傳統美學與當代對水墨詮釋兩者之間的對話,藉以將中國傳統水墨藝術以嶄新的方式弘揚海外,特別是年輕的觀眾群。
Bybit Announces Participation in ETHMilan, Elevating the Conversation on the Future of Web3
Bybit is a natural fit given its support of Web3 via its own Web3 wallet and integrations with decentralized exchanges and Ethereum staking pools. For starters, Bybit will run a workshop titled “What’s Behind the Next Bull Run?” with Luca Boiardi “The Crypto Gateway” and Valentina Marzioni “Ladyinfinance”.
In addition to the workshop, Bybit will have a dedicated booth at the event, providing attendees with an opportunity to engage directly with the Bybit team and learn more about Bybit’s role in bringing mass adoption to Web3 via products such as the Bybit Card, and bespoke institutional services. Bybit will also organize a Twitter contest, offering fans a chance to win free tickets to ETHMilan. Moreover, exclusive VIP promotions and a user registration reward package will further enhance the overall experience for participants.
“ETHMilan presents a significant opportunity for Bybit to engage with the innovators, leaders and stakeholders who will propel the blockchain industry forward,” said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit. “By sharing our insights and fostering collaboration, we aim to contribute meaningfully to the discussions around building a more decentralized and inclusive financial system.”
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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.
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airberry’s ‘Smart Clothing Care Device’ Takes Hong Kong by Storm: Available Now

airberry Smart Clothing Care Device Up to 63% off Sale at official online store https://airberry.hk/
airberry stands as Korea’s premium home lifestyle brand, renowned for its innovative spatial solutions that elevate the essence of home living. With its signature matte white design, airberry’s small home appliances have become a favorite among those with a penchant for interior aesthetics. Since 2021, airberry has transcended the realm of standard compact appliances, augmenting its product line with clothing care devices, dehumidifiers, and air purifiers that elevate one’s living standards. The recent honor of receiving the ‘2022 South Korea’s No.1 Appliance Award’ in the smart garment care category is a testament to airberry’s unwavering commitment to excellence. The ‘South Korea’s No.1 Award’ recognizes businesses and brands actively contributing to economic growth through industry convergence, cutting-edge technology, and innovative solutions that serve the nation and humanity’s future advancement.
airberry’s flagship product, the ‘Smart Clothing Care Device,’ has taken the market by storm with over 500,000 units sold. This revolutionary device, priced affordably, effortlessly transforms your wardrobe into a garment care hub with a simple hang. Its compact size, roughly equivalent to an adult’s fist, exemplifies space efficiency. The eye-catching matte white finish, complemented by a leather strap, adds a touch of simplistic charm. Available in both dehumidifying and fragrant versions, it offers a quadruple effect—scenting, deodorizing, sterilizing, and dehumidifying. Additionally, the ‘Smart Room Dryer’ maintains optimal temperature and humidity in nuanced spaces like bathrooms and balconies, making it a popular choice among users.
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A representative from airberry expressed, “We are ceaselessly developing new appliances that bestow fresh significance to the concept of ‘home,’ ensuring everyone can experience the leisurely life and pleasant spaces they dream of.” They further emphasized, “With our official online store launch in Hong Kong and Singapore as a strategic precursor, we plan to expand the Asian market meticulously. We intend to broaden our horizons and expand into more expansiveglobal markets by solidifying our brand recognition centered around Asia.”
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AXA launches CareForAll Critical Illness Plan to lower insurance barriers for those with health risks
New critical illness protection plan with relaxed underwriting requirements and all-round wellbeing support
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 October 2023 – AXA Hong Kong and Macau (AXA) today announced the launch of its new critical illness plan, CareForAll Critical Illness Plan (“CareForAll”), bringing peace of mind to the underserved communities facing health risks. With relaxed underwriting requirements, CareForAll aims to serve customers living with chronic disease, the silver-haired segment and critical illness survivors, enabling them to access critical illness insurance as needed.
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With the launch of CareForAll, AXA aims to provide comprehensive coverage access to those living with diabetes and chronic conditions known as the “3-Highs”[1], growing elderly population, and as well as survivors of cancer, heart attack or stroke. The coverage for this plan can reach up to HKD2 million and offers one-stop wellbeing support services, with simplified and easy underwriting requirements. Unlike conventional critical illness plans in the market, applicants only have to answer as few as three straightforward questions which mainly focus on their health conditions over the past two years. Moreover, there is no medical examination and medical report submissions required in the underwriting process for all applicants.
The number of elderly persons aged 65 and over is set to almost double, reaching to 2.74 million within the next two decades. By 2046, this demographic will make up more than one in three Hongkongers. Elderly people are highly prone to chronic diseases and critical illnesses, with 75% of those over 65 dealing with conditions like hypertension, diabetes, heart disease or cancer[2]. Additionally, there is a concerning trend of younger population suffering from chronic disease such as diabetes and the “3-Highs” [3]. Unfortunately, individuals with existing chronic conditions or survivors of critical illnesses were often denied coverage by traditional critical illness protection plans due to stringent underwriting requirements or expensive premiums, leaving them and their families vulnerable and uncertain about their future.
A survey[4] commissioned by AXA revealed that individuals aged 30 and above face different hurdles when purchasing insurance coverage. Specifically, 67% of respondents find it difficult to purchase critical illness insurance due to pre-existing conditions, while 71% believe that, considering their age and current health conditions, the relatively high premiums for critical illness insurance cause financial strain on them. Apart from premiums, age-related factors and complex underwriting requirements and procedures are the two primary reasons discouraging the respondents aged 50 and above from getting critical illness insurance coverage. The survey also found that younger individuals are marginalized when purchasing critical illness plans, as more than 30% of respondents aged 30-49 stated that they were denied coverage due to failed underwriting or risk assessment, a higher proportion compared to other age groups. As life expectancy increases and medical technology advances, over 70% of respondents worry that the current health insurance offerings have not adequately accommodated these changes, leaving some people in need without enough critical illness coverage.
Sally Wan, Chief Executive Officer of AXA Greater China, said: “As a leading global insurer, AXA has always been committed to innovation and forward-thinking in designing various products and services. We continuously strive to meet not only our customers’ current needs but also prepare them for the future. With the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, cancer, heart diseases, and strokes, coupled with the growing aging population, we are deeply concerned that more and more customers will face these health issues, resulting in a widening gap in their future health coverage. Therefore, AXA has introduced CareForAll Critical Illness Plan to ‘Prevent the Preventable; Protect the Unprotected’.”
CareForAll offers wellbeing all-round support to encourage customers to adopt a healthier lifestyle. With the aim to detect health issue early, the insureds can enjoy free medical check-ups in their first, third and fifth policy years. These check-ups are entirely voluntary and upon completion, they are rewarded with a bonus equivalent to 10% of premium rebate of that policy year, regardless of the results. Furthermore, customers can also participate in the AXA Goal (Lite), a step count programme, to earn a further 10% rebate each policy year by achieving a daily step count goal of 10,000 steps for at least 125 days in a membership year.
Janet Lee, Chief Life and Health Insurance Officer of AXA Hong Kong and Macau, said: “Customers with chronic disease, the silver-haired population and critical illness survivors deserve the same right to health coverage. Therefore, we are bringing our ‘payer to partner’ strategy to life by offering customer-centric and inclusive insurance solutions that address the pain points of the underserved segments of society. Looking forward, we will continue to monitor market demands and provide comprehensive products to be our customers’ partner through various stages of their lives.”
Key features of CareForAll Critical Illness Plan:
- Relaxed underwriting requirements and process: With as few as three health underwriting questions mainly focusing on applicants’ health conditions in the past two years without the need for medical examinations.
- Up to 30% premium rebate by staying committed to the plan and the health programmes: If the customers completed the free medical check-ups provided in the first, third and fifth policy years, customer can enjoy a medical check-up bonus, which equals to 10% premium rebate of that policy year. If the customers reach the minimum number of achieved days in the AXA Goal (Lite) programmes, customers can enjoy up to 10% premium rebate each year. Starting from the 10th policy anniversary and continuing with each subsequent policy anniversary, customers can enjoy CareForAll Loyalty Bonus which is equivalent to 20% of the annualized premium.
- Guaranteed renewability: Even if there are any subsequent changes in health condition, there is a guaranteed right to renew policy term until the insured reaches age 100, the premium rate[5] will not be affected by the insured’s age within each policy term.
- Reassuring “Appointment of Designated Person” option for families: Pre-designate a specific person in advance. In the unfortunate case if the policy owner suffers from a mental incapacitation event or loss of autonomy for independent living, this Designated Person can file the claim and receive benefit on customers’ behalf for emergency financial support.
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About AXA Hong Kong and Macau
As one of the most diversified insurers in Hong Kong, we offer integrated solutions across Life, Health and General Insurance. We are the largest General Insurance provider and a major Health and Employee Benefits provider. Our aim is to not only be the insurer to provide comprehensive protection to our customers, but also a holistic partner to the individuals, businesses and community we serve. At the core of our service commitment is continuous product & service innovation and customer experience enrichment, which is achieved through actively listening to our customers’ needs and leveraging and investing in technology and digital transformation.
We embrace our responsibility to be a driving force against climate change and a force for good to create shared value for our community. We are proud to be the first to address the importance of mental health through different products and services and thought leading iconic research. Our overall Sustainability Strategy, with emphasis on climate strategy and biodiversity commitment, is developed based on TCFD recommendations. We are committed to integrating environmental, social and governance factors across our business and strive to contribute to a sustainable future through 3 distinct roles – as an investor, insurer and an exemplary company.
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From Laos to Canada, and Back: A Chat With New Canadian Ambassador to Laos

Ping Kitnikone presented her credentials to the Lao president Thongloun Sisoulith on 28 September. She is the new Ambassador-designate of Canada to Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia.