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Star of the Sea: Singapore’s Largest Yacht for Charter Unveiled

Discover what you can expect on board the largest luxury yacht available for charter in Singapore

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 February 2023 – Making her debut in the yacht chartering scene in Singapore is the ‘Star of the Sea’ luxury superyacht. At 128-feet and 4 levels high, the exceptional, beautifully decked-out superyacht with charter-focused amenities on board, is the largest and possibly the most luxurious superyacht available for charter in Singapore.

'Star of the Sea' is Singapore's largest yacht available for charter

‘Star of the Sea’ is Singapore’s largest yacht available for charter

Powered by twin MTU engines by Rolls Royce, the vessel is the largest yacht built locally in Singapore in 2012. Newly refurbished in 2023 and relaunched as the ‘Star of the Sea’ by SOTS Superyachts Pte Ltd, the vessel boasts a combination of high-speed performance, elegant, pristine exteriors, and stunning, sophisticated interiors.

The superyacht features a massive flybridge that holds dozens of people at once, a splendidly-furnished lounge area with a bar, an expansive entertainment level for movies or karaoke sessions, an outdoor jacuzzi with a full view of the sea, a 6-man tender, six plush bedrooms, a complete kitchen perfect for a private chef, a large dining area that sits 16 persons, as well as a host of water toys, such as kayaks and stand-up paddle boards.

The entertainment area

The entertainment area

When berthed, ‘Star of the Sea’ accommodates up to 150 persons, making it ideal for dockside parties and corporate events. Out at sea, the superyacht can accommodate up to 50 guests, perfect for island-hopping with families, cruising along Singapore’s coastline with business associates, or voyaging with the family to the pristine waters of Tioman or the exotic islands of the Anambas!

As part of their CSR programme, the ‘Star of the Sea’ has partnered with the International SeaKeepers Society, Asia, contributing a portion of their revenue towards conserving marine life, providing educational resources, and oceanographic research, thus ensuring the future well-being of the oceans.

Fine dining experience aboard the 'Star of the Sea'

Fine dining experience aboard the ‘Star of the Sea’

“The ‘Star of the Sea’ is a game-changer in the yacht-chartering scene in Singapore,” says Evangeline Wong, founder of SOTS Superyacht, Valencia Yachts, and Maximum Yachts leaders in the luxury yacht chartering industry in Singapore, “The addition of this amazing superyacht to our existing fleet of yachts is a response to our consumers’ growing demand for an ever-increasing affluent lifestyle and their pursuit of a luxurious lifestyle.”

For more information on the ‘Star of the Sea’, please visit www.staroftheseasuperyacht.com or contact SOTS Superyacht Pte Ltd at +65 9768 8850 or email info@staroftheseasuperyacht.com.

Hashtag: #StarOfTheSea #Superyachts #ValenciaYachts #InternationalSeakeepersSocietyAsia #MaximumYachts #SOTSSuperyachts

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“World of Winners” Campaign Sponsored by Airport Authority Hong Kong

80,000 Cathay Pacific Air Tickets to be given away in Southeast Asia in support of “Hello Hong Kong”

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 February 2023 – As part of the “World of Winners” campaign sponsored by Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) that will give away 500,000 free tickets to global visitors, Cathay Pacific will be offering to residents across Southeast Asia 80,000 round-trip air tickets to Hong Kong. The initiative is in support of Hong Kong Tourism Board’s (HKTB’s) “Hello Hong Kong” campaign to welcome tourists back to the city, now that travel restrictions have been lifted.

In Southeast Asia, the campaign will be launched in phases, beginning first with Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines on 1, 2 and 3 March 2023 respectively, and then Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia in stages two weeks later.

Hong Kong’s Biggest Welcome to the World

The “Hello Hong Kong” promotional campaign is being rolled out worldwide to send the positive message that Hong Kong is back with signature and new exciting experiences awaiting visitors.

An array of enticing welcoming offers from over 16,000 outlets across the city have been put together by the HKTB and the tourism and hospitality sectors to welcome back visitors. Among which, at the initial stage, at least 1 million “Hong Kong Goodies” visitor consumption vouchers will be given out, covering a complimentary welcome drink at participating bars, restaurants, and hotels, or a cash voucher to be redeemed in the transportation, culinary and retail sectors, as well as attractions.

“World of Winners” Ticket Offers

To join the campaign, participants must be a Cathay member. They may sign up for a free membership on Cathay Pacific’s website. During the campaign period, members must visit Cathay Pacific’s campaign website, sign in using their Cathay membership details, and answer three questions correctly.

Each member may submit one entry only. The winners will be announced on the campaign website, and they will also receive an email with details on how to redeem their prize.

A summary of key dates is highlighted below:

Phase 1:

Thailand Singapore Philippines
Campaign start date 1 March 2023

(12:00 local time)

2 March 2023

(12:00 local time)

3 March 2023

(12:00 local time)

Winner Announcement 17 March 2023 20 March 2023 21 March 2023

Phase 2:

Indonesia Malaysia Vietnam Cambodia
Campaign start date 15 March 2023

(12:00 local time)

16 March 2023

(12:00 local time)

17 March 2023

(12:00 local time)

18 March 2023

(12:00 local time)

Winner Announcement 31 March 2023 3 April 2023 4 April 2023 5 April 2023

Dominic Perret, Cathay Pacific’s Regional General Manager for Southeast Asia, says, “As Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong emerge from the past three challenging years and markets begin to recover, we are excited to be rebuilding both our Company and our home hub. As a leading airline in the region, we are proud to be part of this campaign to promote Hong Kong in Southeast Asia, and we hope our customers experience all the rich offerings that Hong Kong has to offer the moment they board our flights.”

Raymond Chan, Regional Director, Southeast Asia of Hong Kong Tourism Board says, “The Hong Kong Tourism Board is prepared to welcome visitors from Southeast Asia once again with great pleasure. Hong Kong is extending its warmest welcome along with a variety of attractive offers through the launch of a global integrated campaign – Hello Hong Kong. I am confident that visitors will enjoy a unique and unforgettable travel experience when they return to this vibrant city with Hong Kong’s diverse culture and immersive tourism offerings.”

Vivian Cheung, Chief Operation Officer of AAHK, says, “As part of the relief package for Hong Kong’s aviation industry during the pandemic, AAHK provided liquidity support to the home-based carriers in 2020 by sponsoring air tickets in advance. The air tickets will be used to promote traffic recovery when the pandemic subsides. Hong Kong has opened up and we are eager to welcome visitors from different parts of the world. Various new services and facilities are ready at HKIA and we are looking forward to providing passengers a brand new airport experience.”

For more information on the “World of Winners” Ticket Offers campaign, please visit Thailand | Singapore | Philippines | Indonesia | Malaysia | Vietnam | Cambodia

Hashtag: #CathayPacific #HelloHongKong #WorldofWinners

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Japan’s National Day Celebrated by Lao Dignitaries

Japan’s National Day Celebrated by Lao Dignitaries

A reception to celebrate His Majesty Emperor Naruhito’s 63rd birthday on 23 February was held at the residence of the Ambassador of Japan to Laos in Vientiane on 21 February 2023.

CLG Group Assists SMEs in Increasing Accounting Efficacy with Cloud Technology

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 February 2023 – With the increasingly popular green economy, the concept of ESG investment has entered the public eye more and more frequently. Compared with the traditional accounting companies in the past, recently a diversified model combined with cloud technology has gradually been derived and popularized in many companies to achieve the effective strategic goals of corporate ESG advocated.

ESG is a newly emerging concept of social enterprises and there is still a long way to go in the future. With the global attention to ESG investment, there will definitely be many changes and opportunities.

CEO of CLG group, Jason Law said, the company has become the partner of the cloud-based accounting software Xero by combining sustainable innovation and technology. The company focuses on the use of cloud solutions, which greatly improves the efficiency and effectiveness of streamlining business processes. CLG Group is designed to operate as one and work together with a strong set of values, including the commitment of trust and integrity, and hopes to make a positive social impact through the work and the business they run. The team members consist of Xero-certified advisors, guiding our clients to transform their businesses with solid experiences and knowledge.

CLG Group is composed of several professionals, including a fellow member(practicing) of Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales(ICAEW), member of Certified Practicing Accountant Australia(CPAA), a fellow member of The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute(HKCGI), member of The Society of Chinese Accountants and Auditors, fellow member of The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong, member of The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association. The company’s service targets include experience and expertise in many different industries, including food and beverage manufacturing, clothing and eyewear manufacturing, electronic component trading, watches, online payment platforms, mining consulting, financial leasing operations, construction, etc.

CLG Group is working continuously to improve the quality of our services, investing in our people and innovation, through four main service lines—Assurance and Accounting, Advisory, Cloud Solutions, and Tax. Other services including company secretarial services, payroll outsourcing services, internal monitoring, audit of government funding schemes, BUD funding, Technology Voucher (TVP), cloud accounting system, human resource system, POS system, bookkeeping document recording system, online store etc. CLG Group is dedicated to helping clients solve their pressing challenges and realize their greatest ambitions in their business.

The benefits of the cloud accounting management system are very rich. Jason Law continued to point out that the computer system can analyze viewpoints and angles based on data in a short time and complete complex calculations and financial processing. With the data recorded by the system, the required information can be found quickly without manual analysis, which greatly saves time and cost. Originally, it was necessary to manually handle complicated accounting procedures. With the accounting system, it is more convenient, quick, and easy to divide and simplify. Moreover, when some enterprises have difficulty in recruiting professional accounting staff in a short period of time or the manpower is scarce, the system can quickly solve this problem—employees who are not that proficient in accounting can easily master the skills and quickly operate the system to complete the document procedures to settle business matters.

In addition, the accounting system can display different accounting data in the company in a multi-functional way, further exerting the value of accounting. It can also do correct and effective analysis and processing of accounting data. The computerized accounting system will be the basis of the Management Information System (MIS).

In terms of overall efficiency, establishing a cost accounting record system to provide relevant accounting information at any time allows managers to evaluate, analyse and improve production performance. The staff in charge of the department can fully understand the company’s computerized accounting operation process, which makes the accounting operation more rational and timesaving, and optimizes the overall operating efficiency. Also, this system helps to strengthen the knowledge of accounting and tax laws for accountants, conduct a comprehensive inventory, stocktaking and establishment of files for the company and provide operators with timely control of the current financial situation and operating efficiency.

CLG Group always purposes “Smart Accounting for the Happy Life”. Jason Law emphasized that the company aims to provide insights and high-quality service to help build trust and support for clients and has always been passionate about finding solutions that help clients work smarter and happier every day. CLG Group also plays a vital role in creating positive change for the team, clients and the community with the highest quality of service.

Hashtag: #CLGGroup

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Luang Prabang Engulfed in Toxic Smoke as Landfill Fire Gets Out of Control

A fire broke out in a landfill in Luang Prabang on 13 February.

Authorities in Luang Prabang expect that it will take longer to extinguish the fire at a landfill in Lak 8 village amid ongoing forest fires due to slash-and-burn agriculture being practiced across the province.

M1 Limited Singapore Launches All-New, Game-Changing SIM-Only Plan, Maxx, with Maximum Affordability

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 February 2023 – M1 Limited Singapore is proud to announce its latest SIM-only plan, Maxx SIMO by M1. The all-new Maxx SIMO contract-free SIM-only plan is set to be a groundbreaking offering in today’s competitive telecommunications market. This new mobile service plan is an affordable solution for customers who want to enjoy the benefits of a top-quality mobile service without paying high prices and not tied down by any contract. What’s more, the plan comes packaged with one of the highest local data for a SIM-only plan, at 100 gigabytes (GB). It also offers 2GB roaming data for use in Malaysia and Indonesia. To commemorate the launch, M1 is having a flash sale for the new Maxx SIMO at S$15 for a limited time.

A Brand New Competitive Offering

Mobile data is a vital part of daily life as there is constant interaction with the digital landscape. As such, Maxx SIMO is poised to be one of the most affordable plans on the market with frills that current competing plans do not offer at the same price. These include unlimited local outgoing calls, unlimited incoming calls, roaming data, a free caller ID SIM plan, and free SIM card and delivery. The Maxx SIMO plan’s 100GB offering is also remarkable; it is guaranteed to remain the same, unlike competing offers that may decrease after a fixed period. The plan comes with 100 free local SMS as well.

Aside from its incredible offerings, Maxx SIMO has an easy activation process. After downloading the new M1 Maxx app, users can register an account and port in their existing numbers. The line will be activated shortly after.

Unlimited Referrals for Friends & Family

Maxx Online customers can earn unlimited S$3 Grab Food vouchers through Maxx’s referral programme. Upon sign-up, Maxx SIMO plan customers can use the unique referral code found in the welcome emails to refer friends and family. Vouchers will be received by the referrer upon a successful sign-up using the referral code.

Hashtag: #m1 #maxx #simonly #flashdeal

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M1 Limited

M1, a subsidiary of Keppel Corporation, is Singapore’s first digital network operator, providing a suite of communications services, including mobile, fixed line and fibre offerings, to over two million customers. Since the launch of its commercial services in 1997, M1 has achieved many firsts – becoming one of the first operators to be awarded one of Singapore’s two nationwide 5G standalone network licence, first operator to offer nationwide 4G service, as well as ultra-high-speed fixed broadband, fixed voice, and other services on the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network (NGNBN). M1’s mission is to drive transformation and evolution in Singapore’s telecommunications landscape through cutting-edge technology and made-to-measure offerings. For more information, visit



DHL Supply Chain appoints new CEO for South East Asia cluster

• Andries Retief to helm the CEO role covering Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 February 2023 – DHL Supply Chain, the global market leader for contract logistics solutions, has appointed Andries Retief as Chief Executive Officer for its South East Asia cluster, covering Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia. He will report directly to Terry Ryan, CEO, DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific, based in Singapore.

Andries Retief, CEO, South East Asia, DHL Supply Chain
Andries Retief, CEO, South East Asia, DHL Supply Chain

Retief was most recently CEO of DHL Supply Chain Central & Eastern Europe, based in Poland. His leadership saw double-digit growth for three consecutive years in revenue and profitability. “Andries has shown exceptional leadership and brings a unique perspective, having worked across Europe and Africa, where he drove transformational change in the markets he led. He has successfully navigated the organization during a global pandemic compounded with geopolitical issues. I am confident that his international experience and steady leadership make him the perfect choice for this regional role.” said Terry Ryan, CEO, DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific.

With a career spanning 18 years across two continents, Retief began his career at DHL Supply Chain in 2009 as Financial Manager in South Africa. In 2016, he became the Managing Director of DHL Supply Chain East Africa before assuming his position as CEO, DHL Supply Chain, Central & Eastern Europe in 2019. He successfully delivered accelerated growth in Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia, by winning and implementing transformational new business in transport, e-commerce and automotive sectors.

“South East Asia is among the fastest-growing regions in the world with a strong and diverse talent pool. I am excited to work closely with our customers to leverage our strengths in technology, e-commerce fulfillment network, and life science sectors while building new capabilities and expanding into other sectors,” said Andries Retief, CEO, South East Asia, DHL Supply Chain. “I am also eager to further our agenda in diversity and inclusion, providing our employees with a good experience as we grow together, guided by our culture of respect and results.”

Hashtag: #DHL #DHLSupplyChain #logistics

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DHL – The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air, and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 400,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world.”

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 66 billion euros in 2020. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. Deutsche Post DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.

25 Chinese Nationals Deported for Illegally Entering Laos

25 Chinese citizens were deported after entering Laos illegally.

Twenty-five Chinese nationals have been deported from Laos after they attempted to enter the country illegally in Yodou District, Phongsaly Province.