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ECCIL EuroCham and the European Union Delegation Co-organized the 2nd Lao-Europe Business Networking and Promotion

The European Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Lao PDR (ECCIL EuroCham) and the European Union Delegation in Lao PDR co-organized the Lao-Europe Business Networking and Promotion Event on 26 May 2022 at the Pullman in Luang Prabang. 

Thais Caught Smuggling Petrol into Laos

Thais smuggle petrol into Laos
The Nong Khai customs boundary post.

Nong Khai Customs House has said that Thais have been caught attempting to smuggle fuel into Laos.

Piggy Go, the super-hot, casual, and social mobile game, was launched in Vietnam with a download boom

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 2 June 2022 – Recently, Piggy Go, a popular casual & social mobile game under Forever9 Games’ was launched in Vietnam, and attracted well-known YouTube influencers such as Lâm Vlog , Gãy Media , Nguyễn Minh Trường and Thien Ph to strongly recommend it.

Since its launch, Piggy Go has triggered a download boom in Europe, Malaysia, Thailand, and other regions, ranking first on the Google Play free app download list and game download list in many countries. So far, its total registered users worldwide exceed 12 million. After launching in Vietnam for the first week, Piggy Go soon ranks first on the App Store free download list and Google Play game download list. If you invite friends to play together now, you’ll have an opportunity to get rich rewards in kind!

It upgrades and emulates Monopoly “Dice Board” gameplay, with both nostalgia and novelty

The game’s key component, the dice and board gameplay, awakens the memories of playing Monopoly in our childhood. Players get gold coins from the board by throwing dice. The gameplay is simple and easy to use, allowing players to forget their troubles and get a refreshing gaming experience. In addition, gold coins can be used to build and upgrade your town, while you easily travel around the world at home and enjoy great worldwide scenery.

As a new social venue, it allows players to play with friends and family

Players can interact with friends in the game, and log in through the associated Facebook account. How long has it been since you saw your friends last time? Through this game, players can break through the barriers of reality and interact with their Facebook friends in real time in various ways. Players can get opportunities for attacks, shields, sneak attacks, etc. from the chessboard. And friends can get gold coins by bombarding each other’s towns, sneak attacking each other’s vaults, and defending against attacks through shield skills. Each piggy family member has unique skills. Let’s see whose piggy can earn more coins.

The game also includes cooking, card collection, and guild formation, etc. Players can obtain additional game rewards by exchanging ingredients and cards with friends, and completing recipe ingredients and card group collection tasks. Come play chess with the piggy family, and easily deepen connections between family and friends through interaction, and expand your circle of friends.

Invite friends to join the game and become the winner of life together

In addition to the above-mentioned gameplay, there are more limited-time activities in the game waiting for you to explore! The Piggy has just arrived for the first time in Vietnam and has prepared lots of special treasures for Vietnam players.

Invite your Facebook friends to join the game now to enjoy the gold coin pool in the game together, and with the opportunity to win rich rewards in kind! The piggy family has prepared iPhone13 and GOTIT shopping cards and other gifts for you. Just tap the invite button, and get your friends to join you on the road to wealth. Download “Piggy Go” through the link below, follow its fans’ community, and start the journey of gold coins with the piggy family. Let’s make friends, get rich together in Piggy Go!

To download and learn more about Piggy Go, please visit:
APP Store: https://apps.apple.com/vn/app/id1619055583
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aladinfun.piggytravel.android.vietnam
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PiggyGoVN
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piggygo_globalofficial/
Official Website: https://piggygo.hhgame.vn/

#PiggyGo

UN: World Must Step Up Efforts to Protect Rights to a Healthy Environment

Tovel Lake, Italy
Tovel Lake, Italy (Photo: Manuel Venturini).

Fifty years after the Stockholm Declaration on the Human Environment, States must do much more to ensure present and future generations will be able to enjoy the right to a healthy environment, the UN Human Rights Offices for South-East Asia and the Pacific said ahead of World Environment Day.

Consumer Demand for Digital Currencies Expected to Increase, Economist Impact Study Finds

Key takeaways

More than three in four consumers expect their countries to become predominantly cashless within the next five years, but this move towards a cashless society is at a crossroads and varies greatly between countries.
Almost four in ten consumers expect their governments or central banks to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the next three years.
37% of consumers expect their governments to officially make cryptocurrencies legal tender for transactions in their countries.
Both consumers and institutions see government regulations as a barrier in the move to a cashless society, but there are clear signs this is changing, with frameworks, approaches, laws and pilot projects being introduced in several countries globally.
Institutional investors and corporate treasurers expect consumer demand for digital currencies to increase. This may be intensified by the move to the metaverse, and in particular the rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 2 June 2022 – Digimentality 2022: Fear and favouring of digital currency, a new report from Economist Impact commissioned by Crypto.com, provides a gauge of changes in consumer sentiment toward digital currencies and the trend toward a cashless society.

In 2020 and 2021, Economist Impact conducted surveys to measure the relative acceptance of digital currencies and other digital payment methods, and found that the trend towards a cashless society was growing stronger. A new survey of 3,000 consumers, and another of 150 institutional investors and treasury management respondents was launched in January and February 2022 to assess how sentiment around digital currencies has changed in the past year.

The survey finds that while the share of respondents who report that they always (as close to 100% of purchases as possible) use digital payments instead of banknotes, coins, or credit cards has remained largely similar over the past two years at 24%, more than three in four consumers expect their countries to become largely cashless within the next five years.

In fact, 18% of respondents say the country in which they live will become cashless in the next year or two, compared with 17% in 2021 and 14% a year earlier. In keeping with this trend, only 13% now say their country will never become cashless compared with 19% in 2021 and 28% in 2020.

The significance of governments’ role in this shift toward a cashless society is made clear by the survey results. For instance, among those who believe their country will become cashless, government and the public sector is seen as the biggest driver of this (49% compared with 27% in 2021).

This echoes findings from the institutional survey that regulations can enable acceptance and adoption. On the flip side, government regulations are also picked as one of three main barriers to becoming cashless by more than one in four (27%) of consumers, up from 20% in 2021.

Additionally, 37% of consumers surveyed expect their governments or central banks to launch a CBDC in the next three years. A similar share expects them to make cryptocurrencies legal tender for transactions in their countries.

The optimism around CBDCs is seen among institutions as well, with 65% saying they expect them to replace physical currencies in their countries, up from 56% in 2021. There is also optimism around growing understanding and trust of digital currencies—for example, only 35% consider that a primary obstacle to greater institutional investor or corporate treasury use of open-source digital currencies, down from 47% a year earlier. However, a larger share (41%) view regulations as a barrier this year than they did last year (32%).

Charles Ross, principal at Economist Impact and editor of this report, says: “The results of this year’s research show considerable development in the ecosystem for digital assets and currencies globally. Both consumers and institutions are more optimistic about the move to cashless today than they were a year ago and more interested in digital assets. While some barriers remain—and market fluctuations such as those we have witnessed in the crypto markets in recent months can test expectations—the shift away from physical to digital money is well underway.”

Visit impact.economist.com/projects/digimentality-2022/ for the full report.

About Economist Impact

Economist Impact combines the rigour of a think-tank with the creativity of a media brand to engage a globally influential audience. We believe that evidence-based insights can open debate, broaden perspectives and catalyse progress. The services offered by Economist Impact previously existed within The Economist Group as separate entities, including EIU Thought Leadership, EIU Public Policy, EIU Health Policy, Economist Events, EBrandConnect and SignalNoise.

We are building on a 75-year track record of analysis across 205 countries. Along with framework design, benchmarking, economic and social impact analysis, forecasting and scenario modelling, we provide creative storytelling, events expertise, design-thinking solutions and market-leading media products, making Economist Impact uniquely positioned to deliver measurable outcomes to our clients. Follow us on , , and .

About Crypto.com

Founded in 2016, serves more than 50 million customers and is the world’s fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem. Learn more at .

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Accusations Fly After Yangon Blast

Yangon, Myanmar

The military government and its opponents traded accusations over a bomb that exploded in the middle of Yangon, killing one and wounding nine others, reports The Star.

With new brand proposition “Inspiration Ahead”, OPPO boosts the morale of Roland-Garros 2022

Under the theme of “Inspiration Ahead”, OPPO introduces stunning Inspirational Light activation to underpin Roland-Garros tournament 2022.

PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach – 2 June 2022 – With the new brand proposition: Inspiration Ahead, OPPO, the premium partner of Roland-Garros 2022, unveils the stunning Inspirational Light campaign. Capturing the passion for the sport, inspiring messages were beamed from global tennis fans onto the world-famous red clay court.

OPPO: Premium Partner of Roland-Garros 2022

 

OPPO: Premium Partner of Roland-Garros 2022

 

“Inspiration Ahead means showing confidence and poise when we are moving forward. It encourages us to remain resolved and graceful as we brave the storm and break the stagnation. Participating in sporting events is fantastic for OPPO to convey the mutually inspirational spirit and communicate OPPO’s technology innovation experience with our global users,” announced William Liu, OPPO’s Vice President and President of Global Marketing.

OPPO, as the premium partner for the 4th consecutive year, hopes to bring tennis fans’ inspiration with its advanced imaging technology to witness, capture and share the heart-stopping moments on the court.

 

“Inspirational Light” Shot on OPPO Find X5 Pro

Galvanising the global support for this year’s tennis stars, OPPO launched the Inspirational Light campaign, where global tennis fans were encouraged to share messages of support, which were then used to create striking yet beautiful light painting imagery showcased on the red clay court on each night of the tournament. At the end of each night match, when the stadium’s lights were turned off, OPPO’s expert light painting crew ‘painted’ the fans’ best comments using OPPO’s Find X5 Pro’s low-light photography mode. The stunning visuals were captured by OPPO Find X5 Pro, with photos and videos posted across social media.

Thanks to its advanced imaging system, the newest cutting-edge flagship from the brand, the OPPO Find X5 Pro, is the perfect handset for tennis fans to capture true-to-life content of their favourite tennis players. Powered by the OPPO’s self-designed MariSilicon X imaging NPU, Find X5 Pro brings the industry-recognized imaging capabilities, enabling tennis fans to capture 4K Ultra Night video and captivating photography of the tennis tournament.

The handset’s Wide-angle camera also features a first-of-its-kind Five-axis OIS system, which improves with every use to counter handshake, reduce noise and sharpen scenes – guaranteeing tennis fans perfect clarity and sharp shots.

Through Inspiration Ahead, OPPO strives to inspire its global users to push the limits to achieve success. The brand is bringing to the forefront technology that delivers a step-change to exemplify the dynamic and exhilarating experiences found only in this elite competition. To learn more about the Inspiration Ahead activities taking place at Roland Garros, click here.

To learn more about the OPPO Find X5 Pro, click here.

About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone – “Smiley Face” – in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find X and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO has footprints in more than 50 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.

#OPPO

Chubb and JA Assure launch online cyber insurance platform for SMEs in Asia

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 2 June 2022 – Chubb and JA Assure announced today the launch of HaxsafeTM – a cyber insurance portal targeting SMEs looking for an easy and accessible insurance solution. Currently available in Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia and Singapore, Haxsafe offers a fuss-free experience with instant quote and policy issuance capability.

Underwritten by Chubb, a leading provider of cyber insurance with more than 20 years of experience, the cyber insurance product offered on the platform is a comprehensive risk management solution providing clients with pre-loss risk mitigation and incident response services. The pre-loss mitigation services include complimentary access to a password management tool and regular spam tests designed to help keep organisations cyber safe. When a cyber incident occurs, clients can access the Chubb Incident Response Platform, an end-to-end process, developed to contain the threat and limit potential damage to their businesses. The incident response manager assigned to the client will assist to triage the issues, develop a plan of action to contain the threat, as well as appoint specialist vendors to assist with loss prevention and business recovery.

Mr. Japhire Gopi, CEO at JA Assure, said, “Haxsafe will be a gamechanger for SMEs as it simplifies the insurance buying process for small business owners who simply do not have the time and resources to go through lengthy insurance purchase processes. We are in the business of innovation and I’m excited to make insurance more accessible to those who need it.”

Mr. Grant Cairns, Regional Head of Property & Casualty, Asia Pacific at Chubb, said, “Our data shows that SMEs, like large organisations, are vulnerable to cyber attacks[1], despite the popular belief that SMEs are too small to be of interest to threat actors. I’m pleased that we are now able to bring Chubb’s cyber risk management solution closer to SMEs, underscoring our commitment to better serve the small commercial segment.”


[1] Chubb Cyber Index: In 2021, 34.3% of cyber claims handled by Chubb were filed by small businesses (under US$25M annual revenue).

About Chubb

Chubb is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 31,000 people worldwide.

Chubb’s franchise in Asia Pacific comprises an extensive network of operations serving Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Korea, Macau SAR, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.

About JA Assure
Founded in 2012, JA Assure has come a long way from its beginnings in Singapore to spreading its wings in Hong Kong, Malaysia and throughout the ASEAN region. From the start, we’ve embraced technology as a core element of our business going forward so that today – with over 50 years of combined experience – we’re a team of talented experts with specializations in insurance, technology, finance, creative and client relations.

With our strong presence in Southeast Asia and expertise in niche areas of the insurance and insurtech business, we have solidified our position as the industry’s innovations leader in the region – offering services and related insurtech and transit products through several affiliates and brands

JA Assure is a trusted partner dedicated to helping clients take advantage of the latest in technology and innovation to make better insurance decisions, reducing their risk for a better business and operation.

#Chubb #JAAssure