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Cambodian PM Rewards Spirited Runner after Rainy Race Performance

Cambodian runner Bou Samnang. ( Photo : VnExpress).

Cambodian runner Bou Samnang, who finished last in the women’s 5,000-meter race at the SEA Games in Phnom Penh on Monday, was rewarded by Prime Minister Hun Sen for her perseverance.

Protect Children’s Vision: Join the Movement for Universal Eye Screening

Launch of board book will enable parents and teachers to detect vision problems in children

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 May 2023 – With the increasing usage of digital devices at young ages, it is estimated that one in four school-aged children has vision problems. The number of children with myopia and other vision problems is expected to rise. Unfortunately, many children with vision problems are not aware of their condition, leading to poor development and learning.

Eye Screening Book by Vision & Perception Practice
Eye Screening Book by Vision & Perception Practice

To address this issue, optometrist and preschool owner Andy Teo has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for the “Children Eye Screening Book for Teachers & Parents.” The book is a children’s board book that allows teachers and parents to perform a basic eye screening for children from three years old, featuring easy-to-recognize shapes. The project’s goal is to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of eye problems in children and to encourage more schools in the region to perform universal eye screenings.

Andy Teo with “The Children Eye Screening Book for Teachers & Parents”
Andy Teo with “The Children Eye Screening Book for Teachers & Parents”

Andy’s passion for this project stems from his experience of having a cataract in his right eye as a child and his detection of vision problems in young children as young as two years old in his own preschool. As he frequently volunteered to perform eye screenings for schools in the region, he realised that eye screenings were not mandated, unlike in Singapore where all pre-schoolers receive their 1st eye screening at 5 years old. He believes early detection of eye problems in children is crucial for their learning and development, and wishes to start a movement for more schools in the region to provide a basic eye screening for every child.

Several schools, including AppleTree Preschool (Indonesia), Stella Gracia School (Indonesia), and Avenue Early Years Center (Philippines) in the region have already joined the movement to bring basic eye screening to every child.

“We believe that early detection of eye problems in children is crucial for their learning and development. With this book, we aim to start a movement to provide basic eye screenings for young children through schools and teachers. We hope that this project will help raise awareness about the importance of eye screening and encourage more people to take action to protect their children’s vision.” Says Andy Teo.

The project is seeking funding on Indiegogo, and backers can receive rewards such as a digital eye screener or an eye screening board book. Supporters can also donate eye screening books to schools in disadvantaged communities.

Join the movement to protect children’s vision. Visit the Indiegogo campaign page at https://igg.me/at/eyebook to support the “Children Eye Screening Book for Teachers & Parents” and help ensure that all children have access to basic eye screenings. For more information, please email andy@visionandperception.com.sg.

Hashtag: #visionandperceptionpractice #childrendevelopment #EyeScreeningBook

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Laos to Host 5th International Mountain Tourism Day

Laos to Host 5th International Mountain Tourism Day
Deputy Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism, Mr. Ounthuang Khaophanh (right) met with a representative of China's International Mountain Tourism Alliance (left) (photo: Pathedlao)
Laos has been chosen to host the 5th International Mountain Tourism Day and conference from 28 May to 1 June in Vientiane capital and Luang Prabang.

Big C Hypermarket to Open in Laos Next Year

Big C Hypermarket to Open in Laos Next Year
A Big C retail store in Thailand. ( Photo : Retail in Asia )

Big C, a Bangkok-based grocery and general merchandising retailer, has commenced construction of its first hypermarket in Laos, with plans to open its doors next year.

Honoring Excellence: Hang Lung Properties Celebrates Elevating Customer Experience with the 2023 Emerald Award

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 15 May 2023 – Hang Lung Properties (SEHK stock code: 00101) (“Hang Lung” or “the Company”) reaffirms its commitment to customer-centricity with “Go the Extra Mile” mindset, taking customer service to the next level. The 2023 Hang Lung Emerald Award presentation ceremony, honoring frontline employees who have demonstrated exceptional customer service, witnessed many nominated cases that went beyond the normal exemplars of service excellence that have been seen in previous years, including cultural heritage conservation and instances where employees provided assistance to the police in solving cases. The Company received over 300 nominations from various areas of the business across Hong Kong and mainland China.

Mr. Weber Lo, Chief Executive Officer (middle); Mr. Kenneth Chiu, Chief Financial Officer (2nd from the right); Ms. Janet Poon, Director – Human Resources & Administration (2nd from the left); Ms. Helen Lau, Deputy Director (Head of Hong Kong Business Operation) (1st from the right) and Ms. Maggie Ma, General Manager – Corporate Communications (1st from the left) attend the 2023 Hang Lung Emerald Award presentation ceremony to congratulate winners for their exceptional customer services
Mr. Weber Lo, Chief Executive Officer (middle); Mr. Kenneth Chiu, Chief Financial Officer (2nd from the right); Ms. Janet Poon, Director – Human Resources & Administration (2nd from the left); Ms. Helen Lau, Deputy Director (Head of Hong Kong Business Operation) (1st from the right) and Ms. Maggie Ma, General Manager – Corporate Communications (1st from the left) attend the 2023 Hang Lung Emerald Award presentation ceremony to congratulate winners for their exceptional customer services

Mr. Weber Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Hang Lung Properties, said, “We’re proud of our award-winning employees for exemplifying our corporate focus of customer-centricity by going above and beyond to exceed customer expectations. Their dedication and strong ownership play a pivotal role in delivering the best Hang Lung branded experience, enabling us to realize our vision of creating compelling spaces that enrich lives, and to pursue our mission of sustainable growth by connecting our customers and communities.”

Since 2014, the Hang Lung Emerald Award has been a shining symbol of the Company's unwavering dedication to upholding customer-centricity
Since 2014, the Hang Lung Emerald Award has been a shining symbol of the Company’s unwavering dedication to upholding customer-centricity
(From left) Ng Kam Fai, Ngan Chun Hung, Joey Chan and Lau Hok Lai from Amoy Gardens, Hong Kong, receive the Hang Lung Emerald Award for demonstrating their sense of mission to protect residents' health and safety. Their proactive follow-up successfully averted the potential danger of concrete falling on an elderly resident in her unit, despite the resident rejecting earlier offers of assistance
(From left) Ng Kam Fai, Ngan Chun Hung, Joey Chan and Lau Hok Lai from Amoy Gardens, Hong Kong, receive the Hang Lung Emerald Award for demonstrating their sense of mission to protect residents’ health and safety. Their proactive follow-up successfully averted the potential danger of concrete falling on an elderly resident in her unit, despite the resident rejecting earlier offers of assistance

At this year’s Hang Lung Emerald Award presentation ceremony, a total of two Emerald Awards, five Merit Awards, and four Special Mentions were awarded based on the criteria of initiative, accountability, problem-handling, creativity, uniqueness, and “going the extra mile.”

Connie Liu from Riverside 66, Tianjin is awarded the Hang Lung Emerald Award for her exceptional dedication and sense of ownership. Her passion for work and initiative in self-enhancement reflect Hang Lung's commitment to customer-centricity
Connie Liu from Riverside 66, Tianjin is awarded the Hang Lung Emerald Award for her exceptional dedication and sense of ownership. Her passion for work and initiative in self-enhancement reflect Hang Lung’s commitment to customer-centricity

Hang Lung is committed to enhancing customer experience by prioritizing initiatives that support employee and community wellbeing. Hang Lung’s 19 properties in Hong Kong and eight cities in mainland China have achieved the WELL Health-Safety Rating from the International WELL Building Institute, showcasing a firm commitment to best practices in health and safety. To provide safe, healthy and sustainable environments for its stakeholders, the Company is among the first commercial companies in Hong Kong to have adopted C-POLAR air filters, which have been proven effective at arresting and killing airborne viruses and bacteria, in its medical hubs in Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui and Mongkok. The Company has also further expanded availability of electric vehicle charging stations at strategic locations across Hong Kong by 60% compared to 2021. In addition to enhanced facilities, over 240 frontline staff have received “Dementia Friends” training recognized by the Social Welfare Department to improve their understanding of dementia and their communication skills in order to build a more inclusive community.

Hashtag: #HangLungProperties

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About Hang Lung Properties

Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) creates compelling spaces that enrich lives. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Hang Lung Properties develops and manages a diversified portfolio of world-class properties in Hong Kong and the nine Mainland cities of Shanghai, Shenyang, Jinan, Wuxi, Tianjin, Dalian, Kunming, Wuhan and Hangzhou. With its luxury positioning under the “66” brand, the company’s Mainland portfolio has established its leading position as the “Pulse of the City”. Hang Lung Properties is recognized for leading the way in enhanced sustainability initiatives in real estate as it pursues sustainable growth by connecting customers and communities.

At Hang Lung Properties – We Do It Well.

For more information, please visit .

Laos Records Trade Surplus of USD 1.39 Billion in 2022

Laos Records Trade Surplus of USD 1,390 Million in 2022
This image is used only for representational purpose (photo: The Star)

Laos recorded a trade surplus of USD 1.39 billion in 2022, boosted by the country’s electricity exports, according to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

Khammouane Approves 71 French Colonial Buildings as Historical Heritage Sites

Khammouane Approves 71 French Colonial Buildings as Historical Heritage Sites
One of the French colonial buildings (photo: Khammouane News)

Khammouane Province has designated 71 French colonial buildings and houses as historical heritage sites for educational purposes and tourism.

Gunman Robs Vientiane Jewelry Store, Escapes with Valuables

Glass fragments that were shattered at Khounkham Jewelry Store.

An armed man robbed a jewelry store at Viewmall Shopping Center in Vientiane Capital on Friday, making off with valuables.