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EU, ASEAN Team Up in Education to Address Global Challenges

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In a landmark discussion hosted by the European Union (EU), ASEAN, and leading scholars from both regions convened to enhance cooperation in education and research, highlighting the transformative impact of the EU’s Global Gateway strategy on ASEAN. The dialogue focused on innovation, research collaboration, sustainable development, and the exchange of students and academics.

Organic7days Announces Launch of New Beary Happy Wholegrain Cookies


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2024 – Organic7days is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest product, Beary Happy Wholegrain Cookies. These cookies are set to revolutionise the market with their unique blend of organic, gluten-free ingredients and superfoods, offering a healthier, more nutritious option for children without compromising on taste.

The Beary Happy Wholegrain Cookies are thoughtfully crafted with the children’s well-being in mind. Made entirely from gluten-free ingredients, these bear-shaped cookies are packed with superfoods, providing naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids, higher protein content, and a good source of fibre. The cookies are available in four flavours: Blueberry and Sweet Potato, Chocolate Spinach, White Parmesan Cheese, and Hazelnut Chocolate. Notably, the White Parmesan Cheese and Hazelnut Chocolate varieties are lower in sugar compared to traditional kids’ cookies, providing a delicious yet healthier snack option.

The launch of Beary Happy Wholegrain Cookies addresses a significant gap in the market. Current cookies for kids are predominantly made with plain wheat flour, offering little nutritional value and often filled with empty calories. Organic7days recognised the demand for a cookie that not only tastes great but also contributes to a child’s nutritional intake. This led to the development of Beary Happy Wholegrain Cookies, providing a snack that parents can feel good about giving to their children.

The inspiration behind Beary Happy Wholegrain Cookies comes from a very personal place. One of the Organic7days team member, a mum to three young children, has always experimented in her home kitchen to create healthier cookies at home. By incorporating superfoods and gluten-free ingredients, Organic7days managed to create a nutritious cookie that even the pickiest eaters approved. Partnering with the Food Innovation and Resource Centre (FIRC), Organic7days has now brought this home-grown innovation to the market.

Organic7days is renowned for its commitment to providing wholesome, nutritionally balanced food and snacks. Specialising in organic baby food, the company offers a diverse range of options from Little Freddie, including baby fruit pouches, purees, and snacks. For those craving Asian-inspired flavours, Deliciously Bib features baby stew and organic baby noodles. Adults can indulge in Recipe with Love’s offerings like organic instant brown rice porridge and gluten-free noodles in Singapore. The company offers their products both in-store and via baby food delivery

With the launch of their Beary Happy Wholegrain Cookies, Organic7days invites all parents to try and experience the perfect harmony of taste and nutrition.

For more information, please visit https://www.organic7days.com/.
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Citi to Take Wealth Management to Next Level with the Market-First Launch of Wealth 360

Entering an Open Banking Era That Fosters a Customer-Centric Banking Landscape Through the IADS Pilot Program


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2024 – Citi Hong Kong today announced the launch of Wealth 360, a pioneering digital wealth management feature on Citi Mobile® App, through the Interbank Account Data Sharing (IADS) pilot program introduced by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). This first-in-market feature gives Citi Mobile® App users real-time access to a range of enhanced wealth management functions, including interbank account overview, monthly cash flow reports, insights into personal spending habits, personalized financial insights, and carbon footprint overview. The feature is now rolling out to selected customer segments and will be gradually expanded to the entire customer base.

The benefits extend far beyond enhancing customer experience, our customers will also be equipped with the tools and insights they need to manage their finances. By fostering transparency and empowering customers, we co-create a more connected and personalized banking ecosystem. Introduced by the HKMA late last year, the IADS pilot program aims to promote digitalization within the banking sector through the sharing of customer account data among banks. Customers will be able to access information of their deposit accounts at other banks such as account status, balances and transaction details – all on one app.

Key Functions of Wealth 360[1]:

  • Interbank Account Overview: Through Application Programming Interface (API), customers will have the option to link their deposit accounts at other banks on the Citi Mobile® App, allowing them to access account details including account availability, status, balance, and transactions.
  • Personal Financial Management: Customers will be able to track their financial status real-time, including an overview of personal expenses that will be grouped into various spending categories.

  • Personalized Financial Insights: Wealth 360 will provide personalized financial insights, such as spending pattern analysis based on customers’ spending habits.

  • Carbon Footprint Overview: Customers can view their own carbon footprint as Wealth 360 will calculate the carbon emissions generated from their card spending, raising their awareness of carbon footprint and green spending and contributing to individual responsibility in environmental protection.

Sarah O, Head of Digital Growth at Citibank Hong Kong, shared, ” By harnessing the transformative power of Open Banking, Wealth 360 empowers our customers to have a holistic overview of their wealth portfolio and take charge of their financial well-being. With that in mind, Citi has been striving to elevate our customers’ digital experience with a more streamlined and personalized digital platform and services that address their needs. This is why we are delighted to be one of the first retail banks in Hong Kong to participate in the IADS pilot program. At the forefront of digital innovation, Citi is also one of the first banks in Hong Kong to have participated in the HKMA’s Open API Framework in 2017, leveraging cross-sector collaboration to provide a wide range of technology-driven banking services. This echoes our proactive approach to driving fintech development as well as ongoing effort in the innovation of digital services to better serve the evolving needs of our customers.”

Carbon Footprint Tracking Feature: Encouraging green spending to combat climate change

Wealth 360 is a new Citi Mobile® App feature that not only offers access to information of accounts at other banks, but also insights into customers’ own carbon footprint, allowing them to view their own carbon emissions generated in different spending categories, covering both credit card transactions and spending activities across savings accounts.

The “Carbon Footprint” displayed on the dashboard is calculated based on customers’ spending amounts and the average carbon emissions associated with each merchant in the respective spending category. Wealth 360 will then assess the potential impact on the climate and to encourage green spending in an effort to combat climate change.

Echoing our Commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, Citi strives on assisting clients and stakeholders in their low-carbon transitions. The information on green spending help ensures customers’ needs and living conditions can be maintained without causing social, economic, and environmental disruptions, hence safeguarding our planet for the future generation.


[1] Enhancements to this function will be introduced to all customers in phases.

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About Citi

Citi is a preeminent banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs, a global leader in wealth management and a valued personal bank in its home market of the United States. Citi does business in more than 180 countries and jurisdictions, providing corporations, governments, investors, institutions and individuals with a broad range of financial products and services.

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Six Vietnamese Nationals Found Dead in Bangkok Hotel

Six Vietnamese Nationals Found Dead in Bangkok Hotel
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Six Vietnamese nationals, including two with United States citizenship, were discovered dead on the fifth floor of the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, on 16 July, with authorities suspecting poisoning as the cause of death.

VinFast announces irresistible price for VF e34 and VF 5 electric SUVs at GIIAS 2024 exhibition


TANGERANG, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2024 In pursuit of its goal to make electric vehicles more accessible in Indonesia, VinFast Auto is offering special promotions for customers who purchase the VF 5 and VF e34 models at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2024, from July 18 to July 28, 2024.

VinFast Indonesia's Special Promotion Program at GIIAS 2024
VinFast Indonesia’s Special Promotion Program at GIIAS 2024


Under the program, both the VF 5 and VF e34 will be sold at a very attractive price starting from 218,250,000 IDR and 273,000,000 IDR, respectively. This promotion applies only to customers who purchase a vehicle with a battery or choose a battery subscription plan at GIIAS 2024 exhibition, and only valid for the first 1,000 units.

In addition, customers will also receive an accessory gift package that includes window tinting, floor mats, a wall-mounted charger, and a portable charger per every purchased vehicle.

Listed price

(On The Road Jakarta)

GIIAS price

(On The Road Jakarta)

VF 5 with battery 310,000,000 IDR 286,450,000 IDR
VF 5 with battery subscription 241,800,000 IDR 218.250,000 IDR
VF e34 with battery 408,200,000 IDR 367,200,000 IDR
VF e34 with battery subscription 314,000,000 IDR 273,000,000 IDR

For customers who choose the battery subscription plan, the monthly subscription fee for the VF e34 will be at 1,099,000 IDR/month for a maximum travel distance up to 1,500 km, at 1,570,000 IDR/month for travel distance between 1,500 km and 3,000 km, and 2,590,000 IDR/month for travel distance exceeding 3,000 km.

For the VF 5, VinFast applies a monthly battery subscription fee of 990,000 IDR/month for travel distance up to 1,500 km. The fee increases to 1,415,000 IDR/month for travel distance between 1,500 km and 3,000 km, and 2,360,000 IDR/month for travel distance exceeding 3,000 km.

Mr. Temmy Wiradjaja, CEO of VinFast Indonesia, said: “With the goal of making electric vehicles more accessible to consumers, we are excited to announce an irresistible offer to customers attending Indonesia’s largest international auto show, GIIAS 2024. Together with our attractive after-sales policies and diverse range of electric vehicles, I believe that VinFast electric vehicles will soon become commonplace in the daily lives of Indonesian consumers”.

VinFast Indonesia's Special Promotion Program at GIIAS 2024
VinFast Indonesia’s Special Promotion Program at GIIAS 2024

In terms of after-sales service, VinFast offers one of the most attractive policies in the market, including a 7-to-10-year warranty with unlimited mileage for the battery (applicable to customers who choose to purchase the vehicle with battery), and lifetime battery warranty (applicable to customers who choose the battery subscription program).

VinFast recently broke ground on an electric vehicle assembly plant in Subang, Indonesia, reaffirming the company’s commitment to the Indonesian market and its determination to quickly bring high-quality, affordable electric vehicles with excellent after-sales policies to consumers.

At GIIAS, Indonesia’s largest international auto show, VinFast’s booth will showcase the VF 5, VF e34, VF 6, VF 7, VF 8, and VF 9 electric vehicles from July 18 to 28, 2024, at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition, BSD City, Indonesia.

In addition to the exhibition, customers will also have the opportunity to test drive the VF e34 and VF 5 models, a chance to meet popular Korean actress Kim You Jung, the new brand ambassador for VinFast’s VF 5, on July 21, and participate in many other exciting activities.

Hashtag: #VinFast

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About VinFast Auto Ltd.

VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, is a pure-play electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone. VinFast’s product lineup today includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, and e-buses. VinFast is currently embarking on its next growth phase through rapid expansion of its distribution and dealership network globally and increasing its manufacturing capacities with a focus on key markets across North America, Europe and Asia. Learn more at:

European Union, ASEAN Boost Education, Research Ties through Global Gateway Strategy

EU and ASEAN Strengthen Educational Ties Through Global Gateway Initiative
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In a landmark discussion hosted by the Ambassador of the European Union (EU), Sujiro Seam, the EU, ASEAN and leading scholars from both regions came together to enhance cooperation in education and research.

Newtral launched ergonomic chairs to Define a New Work-from-Home Healthy Home Life


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2024 – Newtral has introduced its ergonomic chairs, designed to alleviate the strain of prolonged sitting and support a balanced home-work life. For those tired of sitting in one straight posture for hours and looking to give their back a rest while maintaining productivity, Newtral offers exemplary chairs tailored for the work-from-home environment.

Newtral is known in the market for its quality products enriched with various features. Designed to alleviate the strain of prolonged sitting and support a balanced work-from-home lifestyle, Newtral’s Portable Office Chair is now available to the public.

One of the standout features of the Portable Office Chair is its unique portability. Users can easily transport the chair from one location to another, maintaining productivity without being confined to a single workspace. This innovative chair includes a small, detachable table, perfect for placing laptops and work materials. The table can be conveniently attached or detached as needed, adding a layer of flexibility that enhances the overall workspace experience.

Newtral’s Portable Office Chair has made it far easier for people to maintain and promote a healthy work-from-home life. It has enabled you to not stick to your work table and chair at one location across extended periods. But Users can carry it with them anywhere and continue to perform their work.

What makes it a portable office is the small, detachable table that can be attached or detached from the chair accordingly. The table is used to place your laptop and related materials on its surface, whereas when you don’t feel its need, you can detach it from the setup. This table makes it more preferable and the number one choice of buyers to enhance flexibility in regard to their workspace.

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About Newtral

is not only being liked for the speciality of its products, but it was also the world’s first brand to offer a patented front and back automatic lumbar support mechanism. The legal protection granted by the government for designing such innovative chairs makes it a more reliable source.

World’s First “100% DORAEMON & FRIENDS” Exhibition at Victoria Dockside, K11 Art and Cultural District Drives Surge of 30% in Footfall and 60% in Tourist Sales at K11 MUSEA During the Opening Weekend

Summer Nostalgia Revitalises the City with Cultural IP


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2024 – Victoria Dockside, K11 Art and Cultural District, has been selected once again as the ultimate global debut stage for mega events, this time for the highly-anticipated “100% DORAEMON & FRIENDS” exhibition. Doraemon and friends arrived at the iconic landmark Avenue of Stars on 13 July and transformed the harbourfront with the unveiling of the world’s tallest inflatable Doraemon figure. Bringing childhood dreams to life, the entire district activation has attracted international travellers to Hong Kong’s Victoria Dockside to appreciate this world-famous robot cat. This seamless blend of retail with nostalgic culture fuelled a 30% surge in footfall, 60% increase in tourist membership sales and 40% rise of tourist average spending at K11 MUSEA, the pioneering cultural-retail landmark at the heart of Victoria Dockside. Sales generated by food and beverage, fashion, sports and electrical appliance brands saw a hike of 40% to 50% with some restaurants even recording two times increase compared to pre-exhibition.

World’s First “100% DORAEMON & FRIENDS” Exhibition at Victoria Dockside, K11 Art and Cultural District, drives surge of 30% in footfall and 60% in tourist membership sales at K11 MUSEA during the opening weekend
World’s First “100% DORAEMON & FRIENDS” Exhibition at Victoria Dockside, K11 Art and Cultural District, drives surge of 30% in footfall and 60% in tourist membership sales at K11 MUSEA during the opening weekend

In addition to the successful hosting of the giant Rubber Duck by Florentijn Hofman and the Doraemon exhibition, Victoria Dockside was previously transformed into a fashion runway for Louis Vuitton’s First Ever Men’s Pre-Fall 2024 Show, a historic event for the city. During Hong Kong Arts Month, along with Art Basel, the annual flagship event K11 Art Karnival showcased masterpieces created by renowned artists including Phyllida Barlow, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring and more. Spectacular drone and fireworks shows lighting up Hong Kong’s sky during festivals and New Year celebrations ensure that remarkable attractions at the area continuously draw audiences throughout the year. The series of large-scale events have been key in propelling overall sales and footfall at K11 MUSEA to reach new heights since its opening, highlighted by a notable 40% year-on-year increase during the second half of 2023.

“Victoria Dockside, K11 Art and Cultural District, embodies a fusion of art, culture and innovation that promises a truly immersive experience unlike any other,” said Adrian Cheng, Founder of K11 Group. “It marks a momentous milestone in building a thriving business and cultural ecosystem that connects society. Transforming the district into a dynamic and vibrant art and culture tourism destination has stimulated purchasing power and created a positive impact on the retail scene, benefiting sectors like F&B, hospitality, travel agencies, ultimately playing an instrumental role in bolstering the Hong Kong economy. By incubating cultural IP, we are establishing a sustainable business model that will develop a new economy for Hong Kong, one that is built to last. This approach will shine a spotlight on the unique stories, traditions, and artistic expressions that make Hong Kong a vibrant hub of culture, creativity and commerce.”

The Hong Kong government is boosting the mega event economy and the 210-mega event lineup is expected to bring substantial economic benefits and around 1.7 million travellers to the city, contributing HK$4.3 billion to the local economy. Victoria Dockside has staged an array of large-scale cultural and art events, boosting the district’s ranking to become the top must-visit landmark in Hong Kong for overnight visitors in the recently released Visitor Profile Report 2023 by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB).

Presented by creative brand AllRightsReserved (ARR), the monumental exhibition commemorates the 90th anniversary of Doraemon’s creator Fujiko F Fujio and features the world’s biggest Doraemon inflatable sculpture towering at 12 metres alongside over 30 life-sized Doraemon sculptures in a sprawling free-entry outdoor exhibition space. The Doraemon frenzy is also sweeping through K11 MUSEA with an indoor “100% Doraemon Manga Art Exhibition Hall” that presents exclusive short film screening, interactive installations and high-quality artwork replicas. Co-creating with K11 MUSEA, this cultural IP fed the frenzy of fans through pop-up stores featuring limited edition items and a first in Hong Kong themed Doraemon café. Victoria Dockside further infused the gem of global pop culture with the city’s treasured cinematic history and dived into the nostalgia by teaming up with 13 Hong Kong film industry icons who share the spotlight as comics-style standees along the one-of-a-kind “100% Avenue of Stars”.

“Over a decade in the making, Victoria Dockside changes the way people interact with art and culture. Anchored by K11 MUSEA, the centrepiece that amplifies art, culture and craftsmanship, along with the Avenue of Stars, the city’s iconic landmark that carries the legacy of Hong Kong’s cinematic legends, Victoria Dockside shines as the ideal stage to celebrate the enduring world of the beloved Doraemon and other large scale cultural events,” said Richard Cheung, Executive Vice President of K11 Group.

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About K11 Group

K11 Group is a global cultural brand founded in 2008 by renowned entrepreneur Dr Adrian Cheng. The company’s unique and original business model, “Cultural Commerce”, blends culture, art, and commerce to create an ecosystem that caters to all walks of life. Based in Hong Kong, the Group has established a significant presence in Greater China. Upholding its core values of Art, People, and Nature, the Group aims to democratise art, incubate cultural talents, advocate sustainable development, and create a global identity for Chinese millennials. In addition to its groundbreaking multi-development project in Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, K11 Art & Cultural District, the Group operates a wide range of businesses, including retail, workplace, hospitality, and luxury residence.

Looking ahead to the future, K11 Group is expected to attain a footprint of 38 projects with an approximate GFA of 3 million square meters in 12 cities across Greater China upon completion, and it continues setting new standards in “Cultural Commerce”.