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TAKAO’s spirit influences the world: Build the value in Taiwan from investing in Kaohsiung

KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 17 December 2021 – After the global outbreak of the pandemic, there’re not only changes in our daily life, but also major changes in urban transformation.

 

Taiwan’s economic growth rate (year on year, yoy) in 2020 is 2.98%, and it is the best performer among the developed countries in the world. Kaohsiung is also well equipped with water, electricity, land, human resources and other resources, attracting well-known domestic and foreign manufacturers to make investments. Since last year, the cumulative amount of investment in Kaohsiung has reached 159.4 billion. The next two major directions of Kaohsiung’s investment and city development are: The 5G AIoT Innovation Park in Asia’s New Bay Area, which is about to involve investment of tens of billions of dollars, and the high-end manufacturing centers and semiconductor clusters to be formed in the Qiaotou Science Park and Renwu Industrial Park.

 

Kaohsiung has officially launched the “Asia New Bay Area 5G AIoT Innovation Park” this year. It will invest a total of 11 billion in 5 years to build the country’s best 5G dedicated frequency network. 5G technology is connected to the national first-level construction, promoting Asia New Bay Area as the most comprehensive 5G AIoT development field in Taiwan, form a new gateway for smart cities. The development of the park needs to be driven by the surrounding food, clothing, housing, transportation, and entertainment industries. From Luzhu to Qiaotou, the biomedical and optoelectronic industries are growing one by one. In the next ten years, it will create more than 200 billion output value and 10,000 jobs in Kaohsiung, connect the major parks in the south to jointly promote the development of southern Taiwan, participate in major global competitions, and attract talents from all walks of life to develop in Kaohsiung.

 

With stable water and electricity supply, and rich industrial human resources, Kaohsiung has various technology industrial parks, which can meet the investment needs of enterprises, and the government also raises investment incentives, R&D incentives, and talents subsidies. Moreover, Kaohsiung has 16 colleges and campuses, and 6 foreign schools with diversified specialties, and cultivates nearly 140,000 professionals every year.

 

Kaohsiung will also take urgent action to face climate change and its impact in accordance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2021, an age when great harbors are surging, Kaohsiung faces directly to challenges. In the past 100 years, Kaohsiung has transformed from a small fishing village to a major industrial city; in the next 100 years, Kaohsiung will transform to an international smart harbor and a livable city embracing more possibilities

 

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Kerry Logistics Network Wins Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific Best Practices Awards For the Fifth Consecutive Year

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 December 2021 – Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘KLN’; Stock Code 0636.HK) continues its winning streak at the Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific Best Practices Awards (the ‘Awards’) by receiving the 2021 Asia-Pacific Logistics Company of the Year Award for the fifth consecutive year. The Awards ceremony was held virtually last night.

 

William Ma, Group Managing Director of KLN, said, “We are thrilled to be acknowledged by Frost & Sullivan once again for our constancy in reaching the highest standards in logistics operations. It is of paramount importance for us to adopt industry best practices and this commitment has gained even greater significance in the last 12 months, at a time when the global supply chain was disrupted. Looking ahead, we will strive to not only follow best practices, but to also set the benchmark in facilitating and safeguarding the flow of worldwide goods and resources.”

 

Frost & Sullivan, a global business consulting firm, organises the Asia-Pacific Best Practices Awards annually to commend the leading companies that drive positive development in the regional economy. Award winners were identified through a proprietary, measurement-based methodology comprising research, interviews and industry benchmarking, as well as analysis according to real-time performance indicators including market share, revenue growth, customer acquisitions, product/service value and technology innovation.

 

About Kerry Logistics Network Limited (Stock Code 0636.HK)

Kerry Logistics Network is an Asia-based, global 3PL with a highly diversified business portfolio and the strongest coverage in Asia. It offers a broad range of supply chain solutions from integrated logistics, international freight forwarding (air, ocean, road, rail and multimodal), industrial project logistics, to cross-border e-commerce, last-mile fulfilment and infrastructure investment.

With a global presence across 58 countries and territories, Kerry Logistics Network has established a solid foothold in half of the world’s emerging markets. Its diverse infrastructure, extensive coverage in international gateways and local expertise span across the Mainland of China, India, Southeast Asia, the CIS, Middle East, LATAM and other locations.

Kerry Logistics Network generated a revenue of over HK$53 billion in 2020 and is the largest international logistics company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

About Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards

The Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards have identified and honoured best-in-class companies that have demonstrated excellence in their respective industries. Award recipients were identified based on in-depth interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary research conducted by Frost & Sullivan’s analysts. Companies are typically studied on their revenues, market share, capabilities, and overall contribution to the industry in order to identify best practices.

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Laos Confirms 1,702 New Cases of Covid-19 and Four Deaths

Bokeo Covid Update

Laos has recorded 1,702 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with four new deaths.

Poland Donates 138,600 Doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccines to Laos

Poland donates vaccines to Laos
A handover ceremony for vaccines donated to Laos.


Poland has donated some 138,600 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines to Laos in order to help the country reach its target of vaccinating 50% of the total population by the end of the year.

HABITAP ONE, Asia’s First Subscription-Based, Fully Integrated Smart living Management System Sees High Demand For Solution

  • Habitap ONE in high demand with its low setup fee and a low monthly fee
  • Successfully secured 4 residential condominium in Singapore alone and up to 2000 Habitap ONE users in the commercial space within 3 months of its launch
  • Aims to revolutionise the way individuals access homes and offices through its subscription-based model

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 17 December 2021 – Habitap ONE, Asia’s first subscription-based access management system has seen a steady demand for its solution, since launching in September 2021. Reaching a key milestone in just three months of conceptualisation, Habitap ONE has secured projects, with some of the industry’s leading organisations, including CGS-CIMB. It has also confirmed its involvement in KeppelLand‘s latest project, The Reef at King’s Dock, successfully securing 4 residential condominiums in total since its inception. Aimed at revolutionising the way individuals access homes and offices with its intuitive user interface, the cloud-driven platform, which has a minimal setup cost and a low monthly fee, has also captured the attention more than 2000 Habitap ONE users in the commercial space.

Habitap ONE has empowered commercial businesses and residential properties to incorporate smart living management solutions, with an affordable monthly fee, eliminating what was once a complex installation with a hefty price tag. These businesses now also have the option of becoming more tech-savvy without the hassle of maintaining the systems themselves.  For example, the solution will mean that physical access cards and tokens for access to offices and homes are no longer required, while still maintaining the same level of security. Guest registration will also be digitally managed through an app, which will significantly reduce the waiting time at office building security counters or receptions. 

Franklin Tang, founder of Habitap said, “The past two months have been an absolute success, with more commercial business and residential projects coming on board. Our aim of introducing Habitap ONE into the market, was to remove the barriers of entry for businesses and residential projects, if they were considering investing in a smart management solution. Before going to market with this innovative solution and disruptive business model, we understood the constraints of high installation costs and maintenance of such smart solutions and decided to eliminate and challenge the industry norm.”

“We’re very excited to have businesses like CGS-CIMB on board alongside our recent residential projects and we look forward to working with many more partners to incorporate our simple and fuss-free solution,” he added.

Malcom Koo, Deputy CEO of CGS-CIMB Singapore said, “With the introduction of Habitap ONE, we’re very pleased to smoothly and seamlessly migrate our staff management ecosystem to a single mobile application. CGS-CIMB now has the convenience of having an integrated app that encompasses the staff QR business card, HID mobile access and facial recognition for door access control and electronic staff locker access. The app also enhances our visitor experience by allowing staff to pre issue visitor access through the lobby turnstiles and allows visitor to easily reach our staff through the visitor web intercom upon arriving at our office. We are also able to move away from utilising physical access cards for better security management and governance while maintaining the robust security that is required for a regulated institution like CGS-CIMB.”

 

“Habitap ONE has definitely provided a unified and powerful solution that meets the increasing demand for security access systems in both homes and offices at an efficient price which also allows you to pay as you use,” he continued.

 

 At present, Habitap ONE caters to both Home and Office settings with complimentary features to simplify and streamline access management. For more information on Habitap ONE, please visit their website at https://habitap.one/index.html

 

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About Habitap

Habitap is Asia’s first fully integrated smart living management system, a Super App that seamlessly combines smart controls, community management and lifestyle offerings into a single platform.

Harnessing the latest technologies in Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence and more, Habitap integrates live, work, and play functions in a single app and even across different properties, to allow users to experience greater convenience and unparalleled connectivity and control. Habitap continues to pioneer new forms of smart living solutions for homeowners, offices and communities.

In 2021, Habitap launched Habitap ONE, the first-ever subscription-based access management solution which aims to revolutionise the way people access homes and offices, making it truly seamless with minimal set-up and low cost of entry for all.

https://habitap.one/index.html

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Sinpopo Brand Makes Gifting Easy With Artisanal Christmas Cakes in Singapore

Include Artisanal Christmas Cakes as part of festive gifting needs with Singapore’s homegrown Sinpopo Brand!

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 17 December 2021  Singapore’s homegrown Sinpopo Brand presents its largest range of Artisanal Christmas Cakes with new flavours to impress any gift recipient.

 

Artisanal Christmas Cake Collection 2021



Bottom row (left to right): The Original Gula Melaka Log Cake and Maple Christmas Cake
Middle row (left to right): Basque Burnt Cheesecake, Vanilla Brandy Fruit Cake, Pulut Hitam Cake and Gula Melaka Caramel Chocolate Cake
Top row (left to right): Pandan Kaya Cake, Dark Chocolate & Orange Cake, Christmas Mille Crepe and Red Velvet & Salted Caramel Cream Cheese

 

This year, Sinpopo Brand’s alluring collection of Christmas Cakes are inspired by lush Christmas fruits and spices such as fresh figs, pomegranate, cinnamon and citrus – perfect for lavish gifting and year-end gatherings.

 

The Original Gula Melaka Log Cake – The Original Gula Melaka Log Cake – an enchanting spin on Sinpopo Brand’s best-selling classic.

 

Making its annual appearance, The Original Gula Melaka Log Cake is exclusively handcrafted only for Christmas. Customers may order the best-seller early and take their time to enjoy other cakes for various gifting and feasting occasions throughout the holiday season.

 

Maple Christmas Cake- Making its debut this season is Sinpopo Brand’s Maple Christmas Cake.

 

Another seasonal special that family and friends can indulge in is the stunning Maple Christmas Cake. A soft fluffy maple-infused cinnamon cake with light cream cheese, it is sprinkled with a crunch of speculoos cookie crumbs. As a finishing touch, the cake is elegantly topped with caramelised pears, figs and rosemary.

 

Christmas Mille Crepe – All dressed up with everywhere to go, this Christmas Mille Crepe is perfect for every gifting occasion.

 

Sinpopo Brand’s Christmas Mille Crepe is another way to brighten someone’s day this Christmas. This artisanal cake is made by carefully layering soft vanilla crepe and fresh vanilla bean cream. It is then beautifully topped with fresh berries  and new festive cake topper. Customers may preorder this limited edition Christmas Mille Crepe online and in Sinpopo Brand stores.

 

Lift Your Spirits with These Seasonal Specials

Handcrafted with the finest quality Christmas spirits, Sinpopo Brand’s Vanilla Brandy Fruit Cake and Traditional Black Forest cakes are highly recommended for festive celebrations.

 

Vanilla Brandy Fruit Cake – Sinpopo Brand’s delicious ode to the Yuletide fruit cake tradition is the Vanilla Brandy Fruit Cake.

There’s no better way to get the festivities started than with this delicious Vanilla Brandy Fruit Cake baked with a cocktail of brandy-soaked Christmas currants and berries, finished with lush winter fruit.

 

Traditional Black Forest Cake – This Traditional Black Forest Cake is worthy of a special place on every dinner table and celebration as a great Christmas centrepiece.

 

A delicious classic ensemble of dark sweet and sour cherries, smooth kirsch and mascarpone cream between layers of moist chocolate cake completes this timeless cake perfect for every occasion.

 

To get started, customers can discover the very best of Singapore Christmas at Sinpopo Brand’s stores and cafes. Alternatively, they can make their purchase online and enjoy seamless islandwide delivery in Singapore.

 

More details on their festive offerings can be found on their Christmas brochure.

 

About Sinpopo

Sinpopo Brand is a homegrown brand that aims to remain firmly rooted in the local culture and cuisine in Singapore by creating artisanal bakes and bites to pay homage to the country’s heritage flavours. To sample any of their Christmas products or feature them, please contact marketing@sinpopo.com. For corporate enquiries, please contact sales@sinpopo.com.

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Herbalife Nutrition Underscores Commitment to Nourish People and the Planet to Support a Better, Healthier World Through the First Herbalife Nutrition Global Responsibility Report

Global Responsibility Report Showcases the More Than 3.8 Million Positive Impacts Reached In 2020

HONG KONG SAR  – Media OutReach – 17 December 2021 – Herbalife Nutrition, a premier global nutrition company, has released its inaugural 2020 Global Responsibility Report. The report highlights the company’s dedication to enable progress and sustainable growth in communities worldwide and outlines the commitment to operate in a socially responsible manner including supporting social, environmental, and philanthropic initiatives that yield significant and measurable results to nourish people and the planet.  

 

To bring an even greater focus to its impact on communities, economic opportunities and the planet, the report includes Herbalife Nutrition’s pledge to create 50 million positive impacts by 2030, the 50th anniversary of the company, and showcases the more than 3.8 million positive impacts reached worldwide in 2020, including, but not limited to the following:

  • Donating, together with the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF*), more than 975,000 meals and food subsidy boxes to families and communities
  • Recycling over 766,000 kilograms of packaging and other materials
  • Reaching, together with HNF, more than 367,000 beneficiaries through nonprofit partnerships 


In Asia Pacific, the company’s efforts in improving lives and the planet include:

  • Bringing, together with HNF, good nutrition to more than 113,000 needy children
  • Reducing the use of 88 metric tons of plastics through the ZERO single-use plastics initiative 


“By building upon the 3.8 million positive impacts that we have achieved globally in 2020, we believe that we can further leverage our deep nutrition expertise and accelerate our social, environmental and philanthropic efforts in Asia Pacific and around the globe,”  said Stephen Conchie, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Herbalife Nutrition. “The launch of our inaugural Global Responsibility Report not only represents our commitment to contributing to our communities  and the planet for the long haul, it also aims to inspire more people and corporations to come alongside us to collectively work towards enabling a more sustainable future for everyone.”

 

For more than 40 years, Herbalife Nutrition has focused on improving communities, from helping people improve their nutrition with science-backed products to providing economic opportunities through its direct selling business model. Given the company’s expertise, scale, network, and global reach, its corporate social responsibility initiatives leverage these strengths to improve communities in three meaningful areas: enabling greater access to nutrition, increasing access to economic opportunities, and strengthening environmental stewardship. To ensure the greatest impact possible, the company has aligned its global responsibility goals with the targets defined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

 

The 2020 report focuses on Herbalife Nutrition’s core tenets of nourishing healthy communities, nourishing economic opportunities and nourishing a thriving planet through initiatives which include:

  • Tackling Global Food Equity:  Through the Nutrition for Zero Hunger (NFZH) initiative, the company is committed to ending world hunger and food insecurity through initiatives that include
  • o   Eradicating the inequalities of nutrition, health and hunger in communities worldwideProviding critical resources and nutritional expertise through global nonprofit partners

    o   Providing critical resources and nutritional expertise through global nonprofit partners
    o   Collaborating with leading global organizations like World Food Program USA, Feed the Children and The Hunger Project, relying on their guidance as to where resources are urgently needed in the different communities they serve
    o   Implementing the NFZH STAR Program in countries across Asia Pacific to provide good nutrition to children and educate them on the importance of cultivating healthy eating and active lifestyle habits
  • Empowering Entrepreneurialism: Leveraging the company’s experience in supporting independent distributors worldwide to:
    o   Provide a meaningful economic opportunity to individuals who want to earn or supplement their incomes through their direct selling business model. In Asia Pacific, Herbalife Nutrition have empowered entrepreneurial individuals with the opportunity to work either full or part time across 14 markets, including Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam
    o   Suport organizations that have programs worldwide to advance economic empowerment for underrepresented communities and promote entrepreneurship
  • Promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: As a global company that operates in 95 markets, Herbalife Nutrition recognizes diversity as a strength. The company will ensure the workplace elevates diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), including in Asia Pacific through:
  • o   Providing employees with a place where they can grow and thrive, enabling them to better serve the company’s distributors, stakeholders, and communities around the world

    o   Driving aspirational, relevant and meaningful DEI initiatives and programs, led by the DEI Council that consists of staff members from diverse countries, cultures and backgrounds
    o   Creating opportunities for diverse talent at all levels
    o   Connecting leaders with employees on career progression opportunities to promote fairness and equality for people of all backgrounds
    o   Encouraging belonging by ensuring diversity is represented in all communications and materials internally and externally
  • Reaching Vulnerable Minority Communities: In 2020, the company, together with HNF, supported more than a dozen organizations including Chrysalis, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) national and regional chapters, Los Angeles Urban League, Sambhav Foundation and UnidosUS, Feed the Children in the Philippines, among others, reflecting the needs of diverse global, regional and local communities. In addition to financial donations, the company supports various programs through the following:
  • o   Providing nutrition and health resources

    o   Mentoring
    o   Advocating for human rights, gender equity and advocacy
    o   Donating nutrient-dense products
  •  Setting Goals to Bolster Environmental Stewardship: The company is dedicated to working across its operations and supply chain to reduce and eliminate negative environmental impacts, emphasizing greenhouse gas emissions reduction and sustainable packaging. Some of these goals include
  • o   Achieve carbon neutral emissions by 2050 in the company’s global factories, warehouses and offices

    o   Use 25% post-consumer resin (PCR) in the company’s Formula 1 packaging globally over the next two years, including  in it’s Asia Pacific markets where allowable
    o   Reduce usage of plastics and eliminate waste where possible including elimination of plastic bags globally from sales and distribution centers

The report also outlines how the company is working to institutionalize the measurement of its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities, which can be found online in Herbalife Nutrition’s ESG Index.

 

To view the full 2020 Global Responsibility Report: Nourishing People and Planet, visit www.IAmHerbalifeNutrition.com/global-responsibility.

 

*The Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF) is a public charity, not a subsidiary or affiliate of Herbalife Nutrition. HNF chooses to join Herbalife Nutrition in some charitable initiatives. See detail on HNF donation information in the Appendix to the 2020 report.


About Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.

Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE: HLF) is a global company that has been changing people’s lives with great nutrition products and a business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980. The Company offers high-quality, science-backed products, sold in over 90 countries by entrepreneurial distributors who provide one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires their customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle. Through the Company’s global campaign to eradicate hunger, Herbalife Nutrition is also committed to bringing nutrition and education to communities around the world.

For more information, please visit IAmHerbalifeNutrition.com.


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Post-pandemic Era – Efforts to Promote Taiwanese Cuisine and Hand-shaken Drinks

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 17 December 2021 – Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the government imposed a number of control measures such as lockdowns and home-isolation. These measures have sparked a surge in demand for food and drinks, boosting meal pouches and delivery services. Moreover, there has been a surge in people attempting to cook Taiwanese food at home.

Taiwanese Delicacies, Taiwanese banquet dishes that represent the “roadside banquet” culture

 

The government released a series of relief measures from May to July this year and the “Take Out” platform was introduced to the public in June, aiming to make it easier for people to order food and take it home. Given that we must learn to live with the virus, the initiative to make food more accessible has become crucial in people’s everyday lives.

 

Thanks to Taiwan’s efforts in combating the virus, borders have reopened in more countries. Regardless of returning home or visiting for vacation, the first stop on people’s itinerary after arriving in the country is usually a traditional Taiwanese restaurant or street food, as well as a hand-shaken drink. With the easing of restrictions and the introduction of the stimulus package, 4,140,000 Food Lover vouchers (https://foodlover.tw/) were launched to help boost the food service industry.

 

With the outbreak situation under control, the “Legacy 2021 Taiwanese Cuisine for the Future” award was successfully held on October 20, 2021. After the recognition and high praises received last year with the “Traditional 2020 Taiwanese Cuisine for the Future” award, this year the theme focused on “legacy” and 72 winners from the 117 applicants were selected to be crowned.

 

In November, the Department of Commerce released an e-book “The Handbook of Selected Restaurants for Legacy 2021 Taiwanese Cuisine for the Future,” allowing food lovers to discover the best in Taiwanese cuisine. To attract more customers, hand-shaken drink operators have added panna cotta and seasonal fruits into their drinks as well as new ingredients sourced directly from farmers, guaranteed to create yet another craze in Taiwan. Not many countries have tackled the virus as well as Taiwan with 0 local infected cases for many days. This result is attributable to the hard work of all Taiwanese people as well as its abundant food culture. In the future, when the border is reopened to all countries, Taiwan will be showing its friendly gesture and saying “Welcome back to Taiwan!”