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Typhoon Nesat to Hit Laos and Vietnam this Week

The department of Meteorology and Hydrology in Laos expects that typhoon Nesat will make landfall in Vietnam and Laos between 17-23 October.

EZChoice aims to become the biggest insurance comparison website in Vietnam

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 17 October 2022 – Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have been searching for health insurance packages and long-term financial strategies that can safeguard them against unpredictable risks. Such increasing demand is seen as a sizable playground for startups in the InsurTech industry (Insurance Technology) to prove their value. EZChoice is a strong player in this field.

Customers can compare and select insurance products in just a few clicks

EZChoice insurance aggregator platform is carrying out the mission to become Vietnam’s biggest website to compare financial products, providing customers with comprehensive information on prices, promotions, and benefits from several companies. With an intuitive and easy-to-use interface, the website enables users to make a purchase in just a few clicks.

EZChoice aggregates a wide range of insurance packages including health insurance, total car insurance, car liability insurance, and motorbike insurance from Vietnam’s top insurance companies such as Bao Viet, PVI, PTI, Bao Minh, Vietinbank (VBI), MIC, and BSH. These packages allow users to compare multiple insurance packages side by side without waiting for customer service, shortening the distance between the buyers and the product. The types of products are neatly grouped into tabs that lead users to fill in a quick form with some details of their insurance needs. Then, a range of options will be presented for quick evaluation.

Mr. Dmitry Droban – CEO of Kaleidoscope Tech Asia (owner of the EZChoice brand) shares: “Our mission is to make it as frictionless as possible for anyone to compare insurance online. People with no research expertise can get a quote and buy quickly in just a few steps. It offers simple visuals and many products from insurance companies for choice”.

EZChoice adapts to the insurance trends of the digital age

EZChoice has been developing and perfecting all functionalities of its website to serve the customers in selecting and making decisions in the most simple and easy-to-understand way. The website also does not overwhelm users with redundant information.

With discerning insights into the insurance market, EZChoice focuses on simplicity and understandability in its content offerings. By the end of 2022, EZChoice will have edited about 1000 pieces of content, including virtually all aspects of the insurance industry and insurance products. This is a feat that no other financial product comparison sites have managed to achieve.

The website is more than just about insurance comparison. It also educates consumers about the financial market in Vietnam, while empowering them to better manage their personal finances, prepare for risks, and plan for future changes. Users can quickly get answers to their concerns on the FAQ page. A responsive customer service email and online form are available for those seeking more personalized responses from EZChoice’s well-trained insurance consultants.

Hashtag: #EZChoice

About EZChoice

EZChoice is a platform for comparing financial products, especially insurance. The website officially launched in 2020 with a headquarter in Vietnam. EZChoice honors strong partnerships with major insurance companies in the country. The company committed to achieve the shared goal of improving customer access to insurance products with innovative technology, effective collaboration, and a fair workplace for its employees.

The EZChoice platform enables customers to make the best and well-informed choices with a simple and easy process. It streamlines consumers’ decision-making without overloading them with an inordinate amount of information. Hence, EZChoice strives to become the most effective online channel for financial product distribution, providing customers with free assistance in resolving significant issues related to insurance.

If you want to know more about the insurance products on EZChoice, please go to

Jordan Oral Care Malaysia Survey Reveals That Quality Time Is What Makes Children Smile Most

  • 86% of respondents said that family time makes their children happy
  • Share your child’s smile with Jordan and stand a chance to win cash prizes!

PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 17 October 2022 – With the fast-paced lifestyle that most Malaysians live, many parents’ responsibilities may result in missing out on their children’s daily precious smiles. Jordan Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd – the brand behind the leading Jordan Kids Universe range designed especially for children – has launched Jordan Can’t Smile Without You, a campaign dedicated to helping more parents enhance that special, precious smiley bond with their little ones!

To understand this in detail, Jordan recently surveyed Malaysian parents to find out what their child’s smiles meant to them. From this, an exciting finding emerged where, compared to toys or screen time, 86% of the respondents said that family quality time is the number one factor that makes them smile. A healthy smile is undoubtedly one way children develop interpersonal relationships and self-esteem.

“Most parents can be too busy with the inevitable hustle and bustle of life that results in them missing out on some special moments, particularly within the crucial growing-up stage for the little ones. We embarked on the Jordan Can’t Smile Without You campaign as a personal and important mission for us. We know that it can be stressful knowing we cannot spend enough quality time with our children. It is the big bright, clean smiles of our children that we always remember and keep close to our heart as they grow older,” Jerry Ng, Country Manager for Malaysia, Thailand & Philippines at Jordan Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd, shared.

“Parents will do everything they can to protect the smiles of their little ones. A good, consistent oral routine is a big part of nurturing those invaluable little smiles, and Jordan has made oral hygiene easy, fun and accessible,” Jerry added.”

Good Oral Hygiene In Children

The survey also found that 97% of respondents use age-appropriate toothbrushes for their children, with 62% of respondents stating they change their children’s toothbrushes every three months.

“These are especially encouraging results as it shows that many parents are sufficiently aware of the necessity for proper oral hygiene amongst little ones,” Jerry continued. “At Jordan, we always highlight the importance of starting oral hygiene habits and education from a very young age; the early inculcation of these habits results in healthy, strong teeth as children grow up.”

Dr Noorhidayah Bt Zainal Aalam, Dental Lecturer, Department of Paediatric Dentistry Orthodontics; Faculty of Dentistry at Universiti Malaya, commented that good oral hygiene habits are crucial in helping children avoid teeth caries. “Caries is essentially caused by dental plaque that grows on mouth surfaces. It consists of bacteria that thrives off mainly sugar and refined carbohydrates, and it can eventually result in tooth cavities if left on tooth surfaces for long enough. Because it is one of the more common diseases worldwide, incorporating early oral hygiene education and consistent brushing habits can help keep caries and cavities at bay. A healthy smile greatly affects social interaction, which is important in how children are seen, felt, and perceived by others. Studies have also shown that children without caries smile more positively and show more teeth when smiling. As parents, we must encourage good oral hygiene habits for our children to have a better quality of life.”

The Jordan Kids Universe Steps range consists of 3 key toothbrushes that ensure your little ones’ pearly whites are cleaned and protected in the cleanest, most gentle and effective way in three main age groups: Step 1 (0-2 years); Step 2 (3-5 years), and Step 3 (6-9 years). The range also comes with 2 kid-friendly toothpaste, suitable for children from: Step 1 (0-5 years old) and Step 2 (6-12 years old). The toothpastes are formulated with gentle, natural, vegan ingredients to protect tiny teeth, with tested flavors that every child loves and with bright, colorful packaging that’s sure to make teeth-brushing time a fun time for all.

All in all, Jordan’s Kids Universe Steps range is designed to accompany every child as they grow into different stages of life. With extra soft bristles and comfortable, ergonomic handles, all three brushes are designed to take the best care of your children’s milk and permanent teeth – giving them the best, brightest smiles.

Jordan Can’t Smile Without You Contest

To also encourage more Malaysian parents to cherish their little ones’ special smiles, Jordan is looking to reward 20 parents through their Jordan Can’t Smile Without You contest with a special cash prize of RM1,500 each! The contest runs from 15 September 2022 to 31 October 2022 and calls on parents to spend time with their children and capture and share their child’s smiley moments!

Participants need to purchase Jordan’s Steps toothbrushes with no minimum spend and sign up for the contest on the Jordan Can’t Smile Without You microsite at www.jordansmileswithyou.com. Validate entries will also receive a bonus reward with specially designed videos consisting of the uploaded entries and messages within 48 hours of submission.

“We hope this campaign acts as a catalyst for parents to spend more quality time with their children and create happy smiles together in a beautiful and meaningful way. That’s what this campaign and the Jordan Kids Universe range is all about – helping children show off their healthy, clean smiles,” Jerry concluded.

Jordan is currently running a special promotion* live now on Jordan’s official Shopee and Lazada stores – purchase any Jordan products with a minimum spend of RM20, and stand a chance to win an RM2 voucher; while a minimum spend of RM30 will earn you one free canvas bag and a RM2 voucher, while stocks last!

You can also follow Jordan on their social media platforms at @jordanmalaysia.

*Terms and conditions apply
Hashtag: #Jordan #Orkla

About Jordan

Jordan is the Scandinavian leader in the oral care market. As part of the Orkla Company, the brand includes toothbrushes for children and adults, toothpaste, and interdental products, such as dental floss, flosser, dental sticks and interdental brushes. Jordan has been a brand since 1837, making it a 182-year-old trusted brand.

Follow Jordan Malaysia at and on and .

About Orkla

Orkla is the leading branded consumer goods company in Norway. It is a conglomerate operating in the Nordic region, Eastern Europe, Asia and the USA. A brand which started in 1654, with 368 years in history.

Orkla’s Branded Consumer Goods business comprises the Orkla Foods, Orkla Confectionery & Snacks, Orkla Care and Orkla Food Ingredients business areas. Orkla also operates under the Orkla Investments business area, consisting of investments in Jotun (42.5% interest) and Hydro Power, real estate and financial assets.

Orkla ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, and its head office is in Oslo. As of 31 December 2021, Orkla had 21,400 employees. The Group’s turnover in 2021 totalled NOK 50.4 billion with 300 brands. Please visit for the latest news and in-depth information about Orkla and its brands.

Israeli Tourist Drowns During his Trip to Laos

Israel's Foreign Ministry (pictured here) released a statement this week about the death of the 24-year-old man in Laos.

The Foreign Ministry of Israel stated that a tourist who was on a trip across Asia and visited Laos had drowned in the country.

New York Skin Solutions Names New Ambassador, Revealing Latest Reviews

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 17 October 2022 – New York Skin Solutions welcomes Singapore-based actor Shaun Chen as its new ambassador. He is the third artist to entrust New York Skin Solutions with their skincare after Bonnie and Chen Ning. Chen joins the ranks of other local personalities and customers who endorse the wide range of treatments the award-winning professional centre offers in their reviews.

Empowerment Through Self-Care Treatments

Through Chen, New York Skin Solutions can effectively emphasise the need for practising self-care through its range of customised skin treatments. These are aimed at addressing ageing skin concerns such as sallow, dehydrated skin, wrinkles and enlarged pores.

In upcoming collaterals, Chen will feature as the face of the brand, fronting its treatments with personal endorsements. This demonstrates New York Skin Solutions’ effectiveness in delivering targeted treatments that produce proven results. The treatment includes the centre’s latest non-invasive Anti-Wrinkle Facial Treatment.

The Anti-Wrinkle Facial Treatment is designed to combat ageing and restore youthful-looking, radiant skin with visible results after one session and no downtime. After a review of a customer’s skin condition, the centre’s experienced consultants will deliver the most impactful ingredients for the skin in a tailored treatment. These ingredients include Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1 and Niacinamide, which can address all signs of ageing and prevent the formation of new wrinkles.

New York Skin Solutions is also running a promotion for the Anti-Wrinkle Facial Treatment, and customers can experience it for S$48*.

Trusted Skincare Solutions

Through the partnership, New York Skin Solutions reaffirms its professional DNA with Chen, who shares the brand’s philosophy and mission to help all individuals achieve their desired skin conditions and be empowered to face anything.

The centre demonstrates its resolve to help everyone achieve their desired skin condition by providing many other treatments to address diverse skin concerns. They are customised at each session after the professional consultants at New York Skin Solutions review and reassess the customer’s skincare needs.

New York Skin Solutions’ signature HydroCollagen+ Skin Treatment has earned more than 29,000 positive customer reviews. This treatment repairs and renews the skin while delivering intense hydration for skin rejuvenation through hydrolysed marine collagen.

Customers seeking eye treatments can turn to the Eye Rejuvenation Treatment. Crowned the best eye treatment for dark eye circles in 2021 by the Singapore Women’s Weekly, it also targets eye bags, crows feet and fine lines quickly, with results observed in 45 minutes.

For combating oily, acne-prone skin, there is the triple action Activ-Clear Acne Treatment that soothes irritated skin, treats inflammation and clogged pores, and restores the skin’s pH balance. Through this treatment, the skin is restored to a healthy state, and future outbreaks can be reduced.

Interested parties can book an appointment or visit any New York Skin Solutions outlet for further tailored advice.

*Terms and conditions apply.

Hashtag: #NewYorkSkinSolutions

About New York Skin Solutions

With more than 30 outlets located in Singapore and Malaysia, New York Skin Solutions hopes to bring the best skincare treatment with excellent services and convenience. For more enquiries, call 6363 5566 to learn more today.

Yun Nam Hair Care Receives New Awards To Honour 39 Years Of Renowned Hair Care Experience

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 17 October 2022 – Renowned heritage brand Yun Nam Hair Care has received 2 new awards that honour its 39 years of professional experience in the hair care industry.

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Blending high-quality Chinese herbal ingredients such as ginseng, dang gui, and he shou wu and technologically-driven formulas, Yun Nam Hair Care has helped individuals in Singapore review and address their hair and scalp issues for generations.

Through blending premium herbs with cutting-edge technology, Yun Nam has managed to craft effective and personalised hair care and anti-hair loss solutions as well as products for its ever-growing client base. Coming into the 4th decade of its presence in the Singaporean hair care industry, Yun Nam Hair Care has also recently announced new ambassadorships with local celebrities and personalities to better connect with consumers of various ages and target groups.

Celebrating Decades of Premium Herbal Hair Care Treatments

Yun Nam Hair Care was most recently awarded the Superbrands – Singapore’s Choice Award 2022 and Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Award 2022. The Superbrands – Singapore’s Choice Award is an invitation-only award aimed at recognising the leading professional service providers in the country across various industries.

These most recent accolades mark the company’s 10th and 9th year, respectively, of receiving these awards in recognition of Yun Nam’s quality hair care treatments and products. Hair care solutions offered by Yun Nam include the Signature FASTGro™ treatment to expedite scalp recovery and encourage new hair growth, and the MAX Hair treatment which decreases premature greying, soothes the scalp, and reduces further hair loss.

Pivoting to New Digital Media for Customer Engagement

Despite its longevity in the hair care industry, Yun Nam Hair Care has continued to review its customer engagement strategy and seek out new ways to stay relevant with its customer base. One way their heritage brand is bridging the gap with younger consumers is through ambassadorships with popular media and social media personalities in Singapore including Jesseca Liu, Dennis Zhou, and Mongchin Yeoh – better known by her Instagram social media handle Mongabong.

These collaborations have taken place in both traditional print and digital media forms including YouTube videos filmed in collaboration with Liu, Zhou, and Yeoh and individual testimonials of Liu and Zhou’s experience with Yun Nam’s anti-hair loss and hair care solutions.

The anti-hair loss solutions offered by Yun Nam are customised to suit individual client’s needs and intended objectives. Interested parties seeking out anti-hair loss treatments can sign up for a $28 trial session of Yun Nam’s signature FASTGroTM Hair & Scalp Treatment.

Hashtag: #YunNamHairCare

About Yun Nam Hair Care

Established in 1984, Yun Nam is an award-winning heritage brand in Singapore that is widely renowned for its customised herbal hair care solutions. Premium Chinese herbs have their essence extracted by cutting-edge techniques to create effective natural hair remedies to promote a healthy scalp, reducing hair loss and signs of ageing in hair. For more information, visit .

Laos to Get Support From Vietnam Post in Digital Transformation

Lao Minister of Technology and Communications Boviengkham Vongdara (centre) at the meeting with Vietnam Post in Hanoi.

Lao Post Cooperation will receive assistance from its Vietnam counterpart in digital transformation and the use of digital platforms in postal services, the General Director of the Vietnam Post Corporation Mr. Chu Quang Hao said last week.

Uphold Cutlery Global Crowdfunding Campaign Launches Unparalleled Sustainable Design for Pocket Cutlery : Small but Mighty, BPA-free, Cradle-to-Cradle

Be Bold, Unfold & Uphold
Don’t you want to stop using disposable plastic forks and wooden chopsticks that worsen the solid waste and microplastic problems? Do you have a travel cutlery set but for some reasons you rarely bring it along?

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 October 2022 – Hong Kong start-up Uphold Living has developed a patented design product known as Uphold Cutlery, which is as light and small as a business card case, functional and made of food-grade and recyclable materials. The innovation is an indispensable everyday use item for green living enthusiasts. Uphold Cutlery‘s crowdfunding campaign will launch on Kickstarter on 18th October. Join us as a backer and uphold your green lifestyle!

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Be Bold, Unfold & Uphold

Kickstarter campaign (launch time: PST 0900 18/10, HK time 00:00 19/10)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/uphold/pocket-size-reusable-folding-travel-cutlery

Webpage: www.upholdliving.com/exclusive-offer

Unparalleled Design Resulting from Years of R&D

Eric Tong, Co-Founder and Principal Designer of Uphold Living said sustainable development and the elimination of one-off usage of plastic utensil is an irreversible global trend. “Many people own a reusable cutlery set but they rarely carry it around simply because of flawed product design. For example, the set is too bulky to be carried in pockets, or their package simply doesn’t fit in with our daily outfits. Some products compromise their function to the over-emphasis on the compatibility by combining the fork and spoon in one piece. Some are difficult to wash and some use materials that pose health-risks. Uphold Cutlery is addressing all these concerns as a result of our long-term research and modification.”

Uphold Cutlery is made from recyclable materials which are compliant to food safety standard. Despite the small size, it contains a fork, a knife and a spoon and stands out from its counterparts in the market with its incomparable light-weighted and slim fold design, coupled with the affordable prices. In addition, the heads of the utensils are replaceable while the whole set can be detached into plastics and metals separately for upcycling. Uphold Cutlery won Silver Award (Leisure and Travel) in Hong Kong Smart Design Awards 2022 organised by the Hong Kong Exporters’ Association

Uphold Cutlery‘s crowdfunding campaign will start on Kickstarter from 18th October. Pledge level starts at USD40 while early bird backers will enjoy 50% discount for the reward of a cutlery set.

What makes Uphold Cutlery incomparable:

  • Light & Slim: A set weights 75 grams only and measures 66mm x 100 mm x 10 mm, as tiny as a business card case. It is comfortable to pocket carry.
  • Safe & Hygienic: The head and handle of the knife, fork and spoon are made of Aluminium Alloy and Titanium Alloy respectively. The joint is made of food-grade TPU/TPE. The product is BPA-free and can withstand temperature of up to 110 degree Celsius. TSA approval enables travellers to bring it along on flight. The cutlery is easy to clean and free from grease traps.
  • Durable & Recyclable: The product is designed to last at least 3,000 uses and replaceable utensil heads are available as spare parts. All materials are completely recyclable with conventional technologies. With ‘cradle-to-cradle’ principle adopted, all materials, namely the plastic and metals, used in the product can be recycled separately without waste at the end of its life cycle.
  • Functional & Ergonomic: Few travel cutlery products in the market manage to strike a balance between the size and functionalities. Uphold Cutlery is a breakthrough solution- utensil functions are not compromised to collapsibility when the heads with larger angles are designed specifically for portable food containers which are usually narrower and taller than regular crockery. Revolutionary travel cutlery ergonomics improve on-the-go dining experience and efficiency.
  • Chic & Timeless: The product is crafted to be a chic accessory to go with metropolitan lifestyles. Whether you are suited up for work, going light without a handbag, or just gearing up for an urban picnic, you will find the timeless design of Uphold Cutlery fit in with ease!

[Annex I]
Facts & Figures of Disposable Plastic Utensil

  • More than 100 million plastic utensils are used every day**
  • Most plastic utensils are made of polystyrene, which can release toxic chemicals when heated**
  • Single-use utensils can take up to 1,000 years to depose**
  • The Ocean Conservancy lists cutlery as among the items “most deadly” to sea turtles, birds, and mammals.

In Hong Kong

  • Plastic waste accounts for the third-largest share of municipal solid waste. In 2019, close to 10% of plastic waste was disposable tableware (forks, spoons, knives, stirs and straws) *
  • Over 15 billion pieces of disposable plastic tableware were dumped in 2020, a 1.5 times increase from 2018.* During the Covid19 pandemic, a food delivery platform operator reported four-folds increase in food orders in Q1 2020, compared to the same period of the previous year.
  • The Government proposed prohibition of non-EPS cutlery for dine-in and takeaway around year 2025.*
  • According to Environmental Association’s product inspection conducted in 2019, of the 25 types of disposable cutlery products with “Green” or “Eco-friendly” claims, 72% did not state their composition.
  • Biodegradable plastics are being green washed and marketed as a replacement to single-use plastics, but in fact many “biodegradable” products cannot be properly decomposed naturally. Some takes centuries to break down naturally or the decomposition requires special technology or specific conditions. Plastic cutlery can be decomposed into microplastics and toxic substances.
  • A survey conducted by Greenpeace found that more than half of the respondents were willing to try rental service of reusable food containers

Source of information:
**National Geographic
*Measures to curb disposable plastic tableware (LegCo research publications essentials)

[Annex II]

Eric Tong
Co-Founder, Director, Principal Designer,
Uphold Living
Chris Lim
Co-Founder

Uphold Living
Eric Tong graduated with a Graduate Diploma in Architecture from The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL in 2004. Having worked for renowned late architects Zaha Hadid and Future Systems, Eric developed a passion in industrial design. He is devoted to design innovation and in the eight years since his studio’s establishment, his work won multiple international awards, including the Good Design, Good Design Singapore, IF, Design For Asia, Golden Pin, and Perspective A&D Trophy Awards. In 2015 he received the Perspective 40 Under 40 Award of which he was celebrated as one of the most influential designers of the future.

Eric and Chris Lim co-founded Uphold Living in 2020, focusing on the design and development of sustainable lifestyle products. The Uphold Cup gained recognition in the HKDA Global Design Awards 2018.

Besides his ventures, Eric serves as a design and innovation consultant. In 2015 he was invited to advise Audi on its AIR (Audi Innovation Research) Programme.

Eric is a Council Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (HK Chapter), and served as an Executive Committee Member of the Hong Kong Designers Association. Eric engages himself in research and teaching in parallel to his practice of design. In 2016 he was awarded Best Design Educator from the Hong Kong Designer Association. Eric was adjunct lecturer of Architecture at the Hong Kong University SPACE and lecturer of Innovative Furniture Design at the Hong Kong Design Institute.

Hashtag: #UpholdLiving

Uphold Living

Uphold Living is a sustainable product design brand and a start up. We work on a mission to promote sustainable lifestyle and the elimination of one-off utensil through our products including cups and cutlery set.

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