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The Club and K11 Group join hands to expand digital retail realm

Unlocking swift and easy access to one-of-a-kind retailtainment experiences

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 January 2023 – HKT and New World Development Company Limited (“NWD”; SEHK: 00017) announce a two-year partnership between their respective group companies The Club and K11 starting from today. A selection of K11 special-edition products and privileges, including one-of-a-kind retailtainment experiences at 11 SKIES, Hong Kong’s largest one-stop destination for retail, dining and entertainment, will be on offer to members of The Club, the digital commerce platform of HKT. Leveraging the enterprises’ respective strengths in the digital and retail sectors, the partnership offers an enhanced online-to-offline (O2O) experience for our prestigious members.

The partnership enables The Club members to enjoy a wide array of cultural experiences and lifestyle privileges offered by K11 Group, while provides a wider distribution channel for K11’s selected products and experiences, supported by The Club’s large membership base. The launch of this partnership is set to take both companies’ businesses to the next level.

Through The Club’s user-friendly online platform, members can enjoy a range of eclectic K11 experiences in art, culture and entertainment at their fingertips, and will be able to redeem tickets to themed attractions at 11 SKIES. Operated by K11 Group and invested by New World Development, the HK$20 billion project is a brand-new landmark and an integral part of the SKYCITY development adjacent to the Hong Kong International Airport, and also home to Hong Kong’s largest indoor entertainment hub. The first phase of attractions will gradually be unveiled from end of 2023 to early-2024, including the city’s first 4D motion flying theatre, “Timeless Flight Hong Kong”, the new Paddington-themed indoor family play experience, “Paddington™ Play Adventures”, and the first “KidZania” for occupational role-play in Greater China.

The Club members can also purchase tickets for other K11 attractions and previews, such as “The Love of Couture: Artisanship in Fashion Beyond Time” exhibition, Asia’s pre-eminent annual fashion exhibition that started on 8 December at K11 MUSEA. Co-presented by the V&A and Hong Kong’s revered production designer William Chang Suk-ping, the exhibition will showcase a historical collection of British and French womenswear and bespoke couture from six emerging Asian fashion designers inspired by the V&A archival pieces. The Club members can also purchase Ruinart x Guangcai Limited-Edition champagne by K11 Craft & Guild Foundation and other selected festive merchandise.

Clive Chow, Chief Operating Officer of The Club, said, “The Club is dedicated to seeking out quality brands to offer our members more comprehensive experiences that complement their lifestyle pursuits. We are pleased to join hands with NWD to present a series of artistic, cultural and entertainment offerings to members, further expanding and enhancing the customer experience. We will continue to explore new partnerships to bring even more exceptional privileges to our members.”

Jay Liu, General Manager, Strategic Alliances of New World Development, said, “NWD is delighted to elevate our long-term partnership with HKT. This collaboration further unlocks our O2O ecosystems of both organisations to benefit our customers. We aim to leverage a wide range of contents and experiences curated by K11 to form more exclusive and high-valued base privileges and shopping experiences to members of The Club.”

The Club and K11 will continue to explore more potential privileges under the partnership to become the top-of-mind retailtainment destination for our customers.

Issued by HKT Limited.
HKT Limited is a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability.

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About HKT

HKT is a technology, media, and telecommunication leader with more than 150 years of history in Hong Kong. As the city’s true 5G provider, HKT connects businesses and people locally and globally. Our end-to-end enterprise solutions make us a market-leading digital transformation partner of choice for businesses; whereas our comprehensive mobile communication and smart living offerings enrich people’s lives and cater for their diverse needs for work, entertainment, education, well-being, and even a sustainable low-carbon lifestyle. Together with our digital ventures which support digital economy development and help connect Hong Kong to the world as an international financial centre, HKT endeavours to contribute to smart city development and help our community tech forward.

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About The Club

The Club, an HKT Digital Ventures arm, is an integrated loyalty and digital commerce online platform. Its services include online shopping, travel, insurance and charitable contributions. The Club members can earn Clubpoints on their spending at The Club, designated HKT services and merchant partners to redeem rewards and privileges. For more information about The Club, please visit www.theclub.com.hk or call The Club’s hotline on +852 183 3000.

About K11 Group

K11 Group is a unique concept brand that combines culture and commerce, sustaining an ecosystem that caters to all walks of life. Founded in 2008 by renowned entrepreneur Adrian Cheng, the Group encourages a deeper look at the interconnectivity between creativity, culture and innovation. Through K11 Group, Cheng’s aim is to enrich the daily lives of next-generation consumers and create a new global identity for Chinese millennials, as well as cultivate opportunities for communities to thrive, connect, work and shop.

K11 Group is based in Hong Kong SAR with operations in Greater China and investments in Europe and the US. By 2026, K11 Group will have gained a footprint of 38 projects (GFA 2.80 million sq m) in 10 cities across Greater China. In addition to its flagship K11 MUSEA, 11 SKIES and K11 Art Malls, the Group operates K11 ATELIER, K11 ARTUS and K11 Select. In addition, it cultivates cultural richness through the Hong Kong non-profit K11 Art Foundation and the K11 Craft & Guild Foundation, alongside educational platforms like K11 KULTURE ACADEMY & K11 Future Taskforce.

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Closes Transaction Introducing Macquarie Asset Management as a Significant Minority Shareholder in its European Subsidiary VIRTUS Data Centres

Investment to enable STT GDC, one of Asia’s leading data centre providers, to significantly expand its European operations

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 January 2023 – ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), a leading Singapore-based data centre provider, has closed a significant investment from Macquarie Asset Management in its European subsidiary, VIRTUS Data Centres (VIRTUS). The transaction, via Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 7, will see Macquarie Asset Management take a 40 percent stake to become a significant minority shareholder in VIRTUS.

STT GDC is one of Asia’s largest data centre operators and actively manages a portfolio of over 170 data centres in nine countries – Singapore, the United Kingdom, India, China, Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines. The company supports an aggregate IT load of more than 2.2 gigawatts with a net floor area of >1 million sqm across all of its facilities globally.

The investment will enable STT GDC to scale up its operations in the European Economic Area (EEA), with new data centre campuses planned in European countries including Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland and others. Together, STT GDC and MAM have ambitious plans for the region with close to £2 billion of investment planned in its target markets over the next five years. The expansion will complement STT GDC’s current leading position in the UK, where it currently manages 11 data centre facilities in the Greater London region through VIRTUS.

“This is an exciting milestone for STT GDC. Macquarie Asset Management’s investment is a testament to the strength and scalability of our data centre business. This substantial capital injection coupled with both partners’ unique expertise will help us accelerate our expansion into the European Economic Area to capture the enormous opportunities ahead and cement our leadership in the industry,” said Bruno Lopez, President & Group Chief Executive Officer, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres.

“STT GDC’s high-quality platform has captured the new consumption habits of consumers, and the digitisation of business processes, as the digital economy continues to thrive. We are delighted to partner with STT GDC to help scale VIRTUS’ operations. Through this long-term investment, coupled with our sustainability expertise, we intend to help drive their ambitious expansion across continental Europe where we believe there will be sizeable growth opportunities for data centre players during the next decade,” said Nathan Luckey, a Senior Managing Director within Macquarie Asset Management’s Real Assets team.

Research from KPMG suggests that double-digit growth is required in Europe’s data centre industry during the next 10 years to ensure data resiliency as the continent’s economies become more data and cloud centric. The same study also suggests that the industry will enjoy ~15% CAGR across Europe through 2025 and ~11% CAGR for the decade, driven in the short term by enterprise cloud adoption and data sovereignty requirements. Technologies such as the internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) are expected to drive demand for data centre services in the latter part of the decade.

The transaction reached completion on 22 December 2022 following the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
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ST Telemedia Global Data Centres

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres is one of the fastest-growing data centre providers, headquartered in Singapore. With a global platform of data centres in the world’s major business markets of over 170 facilities across Singapore, UK, India, China, Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia, Japan and Philippines, STT GDC offers a full suite of best-in-class, highly scalable and flexible data centre solutions, connectivity and support services that best meet customers’ current and future colocation needs. For more details, please visit .

Macquarie Asset Management

Macquarie Asset Management is a global asset manager that aims to deliver positive impact for everyone. Trusted by institutions, pension funds, governments, and individuals to manage approximately £456 billion in assets globally, we provide access to specialist investment expertise across a range of capabilities including infrastructure, green investments, real estate, agriculture & natural assets, asset finance, private credit, equities, fixed income and multi asset solutions.

Macquarie Asset Management is part of Macquarie Group, a diversified financial group providing clients with asset management, finance, banking, advisory and risk and capital solutions across debt, equity, and commodities. Founded in 1969, Macquarie Group employs more than 19,000 people in 33 markets and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

All figures as at 30 September 2022. For more information, please visit

Police Hunt for Diamond Thief Who Robbed Store at Vientiane Center

A man believed to have escaped from prison reportedly robbed a jewelry store at Vientiane Center shopping mall on Monday, making off with a number of highly valuable diamonds.

GEODIS appoints a new Regional HR Director in newly expanded Asia-Pacific and Middle East Region

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 January 2023 – GEODIS is pleased to announce the appointment of June Koh as the new Human Resources Director for the newly created Asia Pacific and Middle East region.

June brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, having worked in the field of human resources for over twenty years. Prior to joining GEODIS, June held leadership positions at Heineken and Asia Pacific Breweries, where she developed and implemented successful HR strategies and initiatives that contributed to the growth and success of those organizations.

In their new role, June will be responsible for overseeing all HR functions in the Asia Pacific and Middle East region, including talent acquisition, workforce transformation through employee and organisational development and, in support of GEODIS’ plans for growth. She will also work closely with the senior leadership to align HR strategies with the company’s overall business goals, given its recent acquisitions and expansion through investments in contract logistics assets.

“We are thrilled to welcome June to the GEODIS team,” said Onno C.P. Boots, Regional President and CEO, Asia Pacific and Middle East region”. “Her proven track record of success in human resources, combined with her strong leadership skills, make her the perfect fit for this important role. We are confident that June will make a significant contribution to our organization as we have expanded our regional mandate to include the Middle East region, recognising the huge potential of growing trade flows between Asia Pacific and the key countries of Middle East, while we focus on building our people’s capabilities and expand our footprint and capabilities to better serve our customers.”

June holds a degree in Teaching English as a Second Language from Andrews University and is a Professional Certified Coach from International Coaching Federation.

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GEODIS – www.geodis.com

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 44,000 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 7 in its sector across the world. In 2021, GEODIS generated €10.9 billion in revenue.

Expressway Toll Prices Go Up With Changing LAK/USD Exchange Rate

Expressway Tolls Rate Sees Rise in Line With LAK,USD Exchange Rate
Vientiane-Vangvieng Expressway (photo: pakaad)

The toll tax on Vientiane-Vangvieng expressway was hiked to keep up with the value of kip reducing against the US dollar.

Laos Gets Highest Votes as Fan Favorite at Miss Universe Pageant

Payengxa Lor, Miss Universe Laos 2022, has received most 71st Fan Favorites votes.

Miss Universe Laos has topped the list of the 71st Miss Universe contestants based on fan votes.

7-Eleven launches a stylish and practical collection of 8 Sanrio characters Best Wishes Leakproof Glass Containers to usher in the Year of the Rabbit

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 January 2023 – Chinese New Year is just around the corner! 7-Eleven wishes everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous Year of the Rabbit and is bringing its customers even more fun and excitement with its latest collectible programme. 7-Eleven has teamed up with eight popular Sanrio characters – Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Little Twin Stars, Cinnamoroll, Minna no Tābō, Pompompurin and Ahiru no Pekkle – to bring you a lucky set of eight high quality, great value ‘Best Wishes Leakproof Glass Containers’. This unmissable series will drop at 7-Eleven on 11 January at 7am so leap into the Year of the Rabbit with your favourite Sanrio characters and redeem the complete collection!

Celebrate Chinese New Year with 7-Eleven’s Best Wishes Leakproof Glass Containers

A new year means new surprises! So 7-Eleven has incorporated some all-new design elements inspired by the unique geometric patterns and colours created by a kaleidoscope. Flower motifs and a different Sanrio character adorn each of the eight glass containers. The mixture of colourful floral patterns will be sure to brighten up your home and bring an abundance of blessings to all during the festive season!

The Best Wishes Leakproof Glass Containers come in two different shapes – rectangular or round – and are ideal to store a variety of different items. They are made from high quality, food-grade borosilicate glass and are temperature-tolerant from 0°C to 100°C. In addition to the embossed decorative lids, each container has a cute silicone vacuum valve designed in the shape of something linked with the featured character. To reheat food quickly and easily in the microwave, simply lift the valve and put the glass container straight in without having to remove the lid completely. The rectangular container has a capacity of about 800ml and comes with a removable and washable divider so you can conveniently separate food inside. The lid also features a detachable leakproof silicone rubber ring to keep food fresher for longer and prevent the contents from spilling out making these multifunctional containers ideal for soup and more!

The round Best Wishes Leakproof Glass Container has a capacity of about 300ml. Each set includes a pair of round containers. Compact and practical, they are perfect for storing a variety of items including festive treats such as New Year cakes, candies, melon seeds, candied lotus roots, nuts and more to share with your friends and family over the holidays!

Special Limited Edition Chinese New Year Box Set Pre-order for yuu Members

7-Eleven has also launched a special Limited Edition Chinese New Year Box Set that can be exclusively pre-ordered by yuu Members. There are two styles to choose from – the Bright & Blessed New Year Set and Abundant Fortune New Year Set. Each box set includes four selected Best Wishes Leakproof Glass Container styles and two packs of ten Lai See Packet sets featuring Hello Kitty and Minna no Tābō. yuu Members can pre-order and redeem a Special Limited Edition Chinese New Year Box Set with 88,000 yuu Points and choose their favourite style. Quantities are limited to 100 boxes per style (200 boxes in total). The pre-order period is from 11 January (12 noon) to 12 January 2023 (2 days in total). The pick-up period is from 18 January (7am) to 31 January 2023. Quantities are limited, while stocks last!

Best Wishes Leakproof Glass Container product details:

Rectangular Leakproof Glass Container size: Approx. 7cm (height) x 19.5cm (length); approx. capacity 800ml

Round Leakproof Glass Container size: Approx. 7cm (height) x 10cm (length); approx. capacity 300ml

1. Hello Kitty
This festive red glass container features Hello Kitty and includes a silicone vacuum valve in the shape of a sweet juicy apple!
2. My Melody

Have fun this Year of the Rabbit with My Melody and this cute container in light pink – her signature colour!

3. Kuromi

Kuromi has a mischievous side and likes to cause trouble. But she’s promised to be on her best behaviour this year and her purple container will be sure to put a smile on your face!

4. Pompompurin

Everybody loves Pompompurin. He’s cute, cuddly and yellow just like his favourite cream caramel pudding. Take him home today and have a sweet new year!

5. Cinnamoroll

Cinnamoroll is back at 7-Eleven having just celebrated his 20th anniversary. Spend a happy new year and share blessings together with him and your loved ones!

6. Ahiru no Pekkle

This orange container features the cute, round and snow-white Ahiru no Pekkle alongside auspicious fish motifs to bring you good luck and prosperity this New Year!

7. Minna no Tābō

Ranked one of the most popular Sanrio characters in Hong Kong, Minna no Tābō returns to bring you joy and celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with you!

8. Little Twin Stars

Little Twin Stars Kiki and Lala are inseparable. Chinese New Year is a time for togetherness so join them and enjoy the holidays with your family and friends!

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

  • Lift up air valve when heating in microwave.
  • Suitable for reheat with microwave, not suitable for oven, open flame or induction cooker cooking. Please stay away from fire and heat sources.
  • Please avoid sudden temperature changes to prevent glass breakages.
  • If the product is cracked or damaged, please stop using it to avoid injury.
  • To avoid burning, when the product contains hot food or is heated (40°C or above), please avoid direct contact with the outside of the glass.
  • Keep out of reach of children when the product contains hot food or right after heating.
  • Do not microwave when product is under frozen stage.
  • The slight color variance on decoration is an acceptable phenomenon.
  • This product has passed US FDA food contact requirements.
  • Wash before first use.
  • Do not put it directly in the freezer or pour boiling water.
  • To avoid causing burns, do not overfill the product.
  • Clean this product carefully, do not use hard items like steel wool, scouring cloth or corrosive cleaners.
  • Please handle the glass material carefully, do not drop, hit or bump.
  • Do not use any metal or hard objects (such as ice cubes) to knock the product to avoid damaging the glass.
Best Wishes Leakproof Glass Container Collectible Programme details:

Stamp distribution details:
From 11 January (7am) to 7 March 2023, customers will receive one stamp upon a $20# purchase and one more stamp for every additional $10 purchase at 7-Eleven stores*.

Redemption details:
From 11 January (7am) to 10 March 2023, customers can redeem two Best Wishes Leakproof Glass Containers randomly with 12 stamps plus $88 or one Best Wishes Leakproof Glass Container randomly with 8 stamps plus $50.

Exclusive yuu Member Offer 1 – Best Wishes Leakproof Glass Container Redemption:
Promotion period: 11 January (7am) to 7 March 2023. Item redemption period in store: From 11 January (7am) to 10 March 2023, yuu Members can redeem one Best Wishes Leakproof Glass Container randomly with 8,800 yuu Points plus $12.

Exclusive yuu Member Offer 2 – Special Limited Edition Chinese New Year Box Set Pre-order:
yuu Members can pre-order one Special Limited Edition Chinese New Year Box Set with 88,000 yuu Points and choose their favourite style. Quantities are limited to 100 boxes per style (200 boxes in total). The pre-order period is from 11 January (12 noon) to 12 January 2023 (2 days in total). Pick-up period: 18 January (7am) to 31 January 2023. Each yuu Member can redeem a maximum of four box sets. Quantities are limited, while stocks last.

1. Bright & Blessed New Year Set

This vibrant red box set includes four bright and colourful Best Wishes Leakproof Glass Container styles and two types of Lai See Packets featuring Hello Kitty and Minna no Tābō to wish one and all a lucky and prosperous Year of the Rabbit!

The set includes the following four selected Best Wishes Leakproof Glass Container styles:
* #1 Hello Kitty
* #3 Kuromi
* #5 Cinnamoroll
* #6 Ahiru no Pekkle
and
* 10x Hello Kitty Lai See Packets
* 10x Minna no Tābō Lai See Packets

2. Abundant Fortune New Year Set

This stylish purple box set includes four pastel pink and blue Best Wishes Leakproof Glass Container styles and two types of Lai See Packets featuring Hello Kitty and Minna no Tābō to share abundant blessings over the festive season.

The set includes the following four selected Best Wishes Leakproof Glass Container styles:
* #2 My Melody
* #4 Pompompurin
* #7 Minna no Tābō
* #8 Little Twin Stars
and
* 10x Hello Kitty Lai See Packets
* 10x Minna no Tābō Lai See Packets

Customers can select the Bright & Blessed New Year Set or Abundant Fortune New Year Set. The Bright & Blessed New Year Set and Abundant Fortune New Year Set each include a selection of four Best Wishes Leakproof Glass Container styles. Styles of the Best Wishes Leakproof Glass Container inside either box set cannot be selected.

This offer is applicable to 7-Eleven stores in Hong Kong and Macau (excluding Inspiration Lake Recreation Centre and Team Disney, Hong Kong Disney Resort stores and Hong Kong Disney Resort Food Kiosk).

* Transactions at Inspiration Lake Recreation Centre, Team Disney, Hong Kong Disney Resort stores and Hong Kong Disney Resort Food Kiosk are excluded.

#Excluding the purchase of cigarettes, milk powder, diapers, collectible programme redemption items, online game cards, mobile prepaid sim/mobile sim cards/value-added coupons, Octopus cards/products, Macau Pass cards/products, gift cards, prepaid cards, admission tickets/tickets/stamps, and plastic shopping bag charges. Also excluding payment for the following services including but not limited to: Octopus last 10 transactions printout, prepayment, Pin-On-Receipt, bill payment, donation, top up (including but not limited to Octopus, Macau Pass/MPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, Tap & Go, TNG, and other e-wallets), fax & photocopying, mobile phone charging services, parcel pick-up and return, locker services, parking fee payment, Inspiration Lake activities, self-service laundry etc. For more details, please visit our website.

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Schoolgirl in Thailand Killed by Knife Attack

37-year-old Preecha Waisorn was arrested by the police on Friday. ( Photo: Mathichon)

A schoolgirl from Roi Et Province, Thailand was killed after a man stabbed her on a school bus on Friday.