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UN Agency Says Myanmar Has Suspended International Aid Deliveries To Cyclone-hit Areas

Un Agency Says Myanmar Has Suspended International Aid Deliveries To Cyclone-hit Areas
FILE - Locals ride motorbike on a road while fallen trees lie near a mosque after Cyclone Mocha in Sittwe township, Rakhine State, Myanmar. (Photo:AP)

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military government has rescinded its approval for international organizations to distribute food, shelter, and medicines to thousands of residents of cyclone-hit areas in the country’s west, a UN agency said Friday.

Lao Airlines Plane Loses Wheel During Landing, No Injuries Reported

Lao Airlines Plane Loses Wheel During Landing, No Injuries Reported
Lao Airlines' ATR 72-500 (photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Lao Airlines has issued a statement regarding its plane that lost a wheel while landing on Saturday afternoon.

Serial Jewel Thief Arrested in Joint Lao-Thai Sting Operation

Thai police handed a Lao national thief to the police in Laos.

Police in Thailand apprehended a thief from Laos on Saturday, who was suspected of robbing numerous jewelry stores in Vientiane Capital this year.

Kenanga Investment Bank Celebrates 50 Years of Growth, Innovation, and Excellence

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 12 June 2023 – Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (“Kenanga” or “The Group“) recently commemorated its 50th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its history. Over the past five decades, Kenanga has been instrumental in empowering generations of Malaysians in the realm of investing, while fuelling possibilities for numerous corporations and start-ups alike. As a homegrown brand, the Group has defied all odds over the course of half a century.

YM Tan Sri Dato’ Paduka Tengku Noor Zakiah Tengku Ismail, Founder Emeritus and Adviser of Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad
YM Tan Sri Dato’ Paduka Tengku Noor Zakiah Tengku Ismail, Founder Emeritus and Adviser of Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad

With 50 years of experience, the Group has undergone remarkable growth and transformation since its humble beginnings as a modest stockbroking firm in 1973. Today, it stands tall as a leading and an award-winning independent investment bank in Malaysia, offering innovative and comprehensive financial services across the country.

Kenanga has achieved notable milestones over the years, including the launch of Rakuten Trade, Malaysia’s first digital equity broker, in partnership with Rakuten Securities, Inc. It also became the first organisation to be recognised as “Most Innovative Participating Organisation” by Bursa Malaysia for bringing transformative ideas to the marketplace.

In 2021, the Group demonstrated its commitment to responsible business practices by becoming the first Malaysian investment bank to join the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. The following year, it introduced Kenanga Digital Investing, an artificial intelligence-driven robo-advisor, crossing RM100 million in Asset Under Management within two months of its launch. In the same year, Kenanga signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ant Group to launch Malaysia’s first Wealth SuperApp, and was later included in the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index, signifying its adherence to global Environmental, Social and Governance standards.

“As we celebrate 50 years of Kenanga, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude. This milestone is a testament to the dedication, hard work and the unwavering support of our incredible clients, partners, employees and stakeholders. I am proud of our accomplishments, and I have great confidence in the organisation’s continued growth and success in the years ahead. In recognition of this momentous achievement, my heartfelt appreciation goes out to our clients, business partners, shareholders, employees and community of stakeholders who have been with us throughout this remarkable journey,” said YM Tan Sri Dato’ Paduka Tengku Noor Zakiah Tengku Ismail, Founder Emeritus and Adviser of Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad.

“We are very proud to celebrate our 50th anniversary as a leading independent investment bank and one of the largest retail brokers and asset management companies in the country. This milestone is a testament to the trust and support of our clients and the dedication of our talented team. Over the years, we have continuously strived to provide exceptional service, innovative solutions, and a seamless trading experience to our valued clients. We remain committed to driving success for our clients and maintaining our position as the industry leader. Here’s to 50 years of excellence and many more to come,” said Datuk Chay Wai Leong, Group Managing Director of Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad.

To mark this milestone, Kenanga held a celebration at its Kuala Lumpur headquarters, which included a series of events and activities for its employees. The Group is also preparing to enhance its existing offerings to provide even greater value and convenience to its clients. Clients can look forward to the launch of the Group’s Wealth SuperApp, geared to revolutionise how Malaysians approach wealth generation and management.

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About Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (197301002193 (15678-H))

Established for almost 50 years, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (“The Group“) is a financial group in Malaysia with extensive experience in equity broking, investment banking, treasury, Islamic banking, listed derivatives, investment management, wealth management, structured lending and trade financing.

An innovative and established home-grown brand, the Group’s digital ambition includes building a robust digital ecosystem that meets the needs of its clients and businesses. Some of its game-changing products include Malaysia’s fully online digital stockbroking platform Rakuten Trade and a fully A.I. robo-advisor, Kenanga Digital Investing. The Group also launched Malaysia’s first securities broking e-wallet, Kenanga Money, paved the way in AI-led Quan and algorithmic trading, kick-started a revolutionary supply chain financing solution for SMEs and made inroads into the digital assets space through its investment in Tokenize Technology (M) Sdn.Bhd.

The Group has garnered a host of awards and accolades reflecting its strong market position. It was awarded Highest Returns to Shareholder Over Three Years, Highest Growth in Profit After Tax Over Three Years and Highest Return on Equity Over Three Years by The Edge Malaysia Centurion Club in the Financial Services Category, Best Overall Equities Participating Organisation (Champion), Best Retail Equities Participating Organisation (Champion), and Best Online Retail Participating Organisation (Champion), as well as Best Institutional Derivatives Trading Participant (Champion) and Best Overall Derivatives Trading Participant (1st Runner Up) in the Bursa Excellence Awards 2022. The Group was also accorded the title of Best House, South and Southeast Asia Award in the SRP Asia Pacific Awards 2022.

The Group continues to be a regular and repeat recipient of distinguished industry accolades, such as the Lipper, Fundsupermart and Morningstar awards. Rakuten Trade, Malaysia’s first fully digital securities broker in 2017 via a joint venture with Japanese fintech giant Rakuten Securities Inc was also named Malaysia’s Digital Experience of the Year – Brokerage at the Asian Experience Awards 2022. For its continued efforts towards community outreach and employee volunteerism, the Group was awarded the coveted Bank of the Year Award for Environmental, Social & Governance Excellence, as well as Long-Standing Excellence in Sustainability at Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards 2022. The Group is also a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principle-based approach to responsible business.

Today, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad is an award-winning leading independent investment bank in the country with a continuous commitment towards driving collaboration, innovation, digitalisation and sustainability in the marketplace.

German Embassy, Proud To Be Us Advocate LGBTQI+ Inclusion at Workplace in Laos

Last week, the Embassy of Germany in Laos and Proud To Be Us organized a policy dialogue titled Inclusion of All People at Work and Equal Rights Coalition, to discuss the representation of the LGBTQI+ community in the Lao workforce.

Traveloka Unveils Family Holiday Campaign With Flexible Travel Options for Stress-Free Adventures

Embark on unforgettable family vacations with Traveloka’s attractive travel deals, and its convenient and easy-to-use travel features

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 12 June 2023 – This holiday season, Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform, is launching the “Now, Not Never” campaign as part of its commitment to provide a seamless end-to-end travel experience for families.

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Traveloka Family Holiday Campaign

From 12 June to 9 July, consumers will be able to score discounts of up to $185 – with an additional 10,000 points – for airline tickets, accommodation, and Xperience bookings on Traveloka. Families eager to jet off for a mid-year adventure can also access flexible options across the platform’s products and services. They include:

  • Flights – Easy Reschedule feature allows reservations to be rescheduled.
  • Accommodation – Pay Upon Check-In allows guests pay on check-in, which provides an added peace-of-mind with guaranteed stays, easy refunds, and easy rescheduling.
  • Xperience – Buy travel-related products and services in advance, and schedule the date of use at your own convenience.
  • Ground transportation – Easy Reschedule and refund available after booking.

These features make vacation planning a breeze for parents, alleviating the stress of navigating unforeseen changes in plans. Combined with attractive promotions, the wide selection of options catering to families’ needs sweetens the deal for those looking for travel bargains.

Iko Putera, CEO of Transport, Traveloka, said: “Traveloka recognizes that today’s consumers have different travel needs. They appreciate convenience and flexibility, which are especially helpful for young families who place their children’s comfort high on their holiday list. Our end-to-end solutions for booking flight tickets, hotels, Xperience, and transportation meet that demand, to enable a hassle-free vacation planning experience. We hope our consumers can create and realize quality family moments with us.”

As a travel platform that encourages family travel, Traveloka puts its consumers’ comfort and ease of travel planning at its core and strives to be the pillar of support for consumers to discover the world without worry.

For more details on the campaign, please visit: https://www.traveloka.com/en-sg/promotion/summer-shine

Hashtag: #Traveloka #Flights #Accomodation #Familyholiday

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About Traveloka

Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform, enables consumers to access, discover and purchase a wide range of travel, local services, and financial services products. Traveloka’s comprehensive product portfolio includes transport booking services such as flight tickets, bus, trains, car rental, airport transfer. It also offers access to the largest accommodation inventory in Southeast Asia, including hotels, apartments, guest houses, homestays, resorts, and villas.

Traveloka is a key player offering local services (currently specific to certain markets), and reservations for a wide range of local attractions, activities, as well as wellness and beauty clinics. Traveloka also offers financing, payment, and insurance products to help Southeast Asian consumers fulfill their aspirations. Traveloka provides 24/7 customer service in local languages as well as more than 30 different local payment methods. The Traveloka app has been downloaded more than 100 million times, making it the most popular travel platform in Southeast Asia.

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Happy Rainy Days Introduces the Revolutionary HR002 Umbrella Series

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 12 June 2023 – Not all umbrellas are created equal. Happy Rainy Days offers impressive durability at a very reasonable weight. Its HR002 series is made of dual strand carbon fiber rods and superb water-repellent coating, providing stronger support to extend the umbrella service life.

Dream Umbrella for Rainy and Sunny Days

Besides being lightweight and one-touch automatic foldable, HR002 is topped with a perfectly water repellent Japanese cloth, Mira Toray, which allows it to shake off the raindrops with just one easy shake, saving time and all the hand-wetting.

The HR002 series also features 50+ UPF level which is able to block off 99% UV from sunlight. Even on especially windy days, Happy Rainy Days will never break or brittle since its aluminum rod is combined with carbon fiber to create lightweight and durable umbrellas that are not only slimmer than traditional ones, but also stronger.

Meticulous Selection of the Best Materials

Heat waves in Singapore could be intense. An anti-UV and cooling coating is used on the canopy to block the sunlight and heat together in one go. Temperature under Happy Rainy Days’ umbrella is 3 to 5 degrees lower, making it possible for the users to enjoy the vibrancy of a sunny day while minimizing the risk of getting a heat stroke.

Materials used in the umbrella structure have also been carefully calculated – thin fabric as the canopy, an aluminum shaft and carbon fiber ribs. Weighing only 220g with a length of 26cm, HR002 series fits in most small-size handbags.

With a wide range of 12 colors, from light pastel colors, including beige and tiffany green, to dark colors such as gray and black, Happy Rainy Days’ umbrellas are versatile to different styles which add an exclusive highlight on the users’ outfit.

Company Profile

Happy Rainy Days is managed by Castle Time Company PTE Ltd. All umbrellas are tested in SGS for non-toxic substances, UV cut level, and water repellant testing, to ensure the safety and reliability before launching to the market.

Over the past 30 years, Happy Rainy Days has been selling over 10 million umbrellas and over 1 million light and water repellent UV cut umbrellas in the world.

It can now be ordered via Shopee.
Hashtag: #HappyRainyDays

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SCG International Partnered with Hassan Allam Unlocks Growth Potential in South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 12 June 2023 – SCG International Corporation Co., Ltd. is embarking on a global business expansion, with a strategic entry into South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa (SAMEA) region. Establishing the Dubai Hub in the United Arab Emirates, serving as a central hub for sourcing and transporting goods across the region. Moreover, the company is actively preparing to establish a new office in Saudi Arabia, aiming to capitalize on the monumental construction projects envisioned in Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s ambitious 2030 plan by diversifying investments across various sectors.

In its pursuit of growth and development, SCG International is committed to implementing a comprehensive supply chain solution strategy. With a diverse range of products, including construction, industrial supplies, home & living, paper & packaging, as well as energy products. To effectively execute this business strategy, SCG International has forged a strategic partnership with Hassan Allam Trading and Engineering, the leading construction and engineering company and aims to establish a formidable presence in the markets of Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa.

“As part of our journey, we have focused on SAMEA region. This region presents a fresh opportunity, building upon our well-established strengths and presence in the ASEAN market. We recognize the potential to develop an international supply chain network and have strategic plans to establish an office in Riyadh to cater to the growing number of government and private sector projects. We have been actively seeking a strong partner with extensive market access in the region. Our collaboration with Hassan Allam represents a significant milestone as we venture into Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa” said Abhijit Datta, the Managing Director of SCG International

SCG International is a subsidiary of Thailand’s leading conglomerate, SCG, with over 100 years of construction industry expertise. The company provides supply chain solutions for Energy, Industrial Supply, Building & Construction, Home & Living. With a global presence for 40 years, spanning 50 countries, it stimulates growth with a customer-centric approach. Offering tailored solutions for diverse needs, SCG International is recognized as a Trusted International Supply Chain Partner.

For more information
www.scginternational.com

Hashtag: #SCGInternational #InternationalSupplyChainPartner #HassanAllam #Construction

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