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More Research Required Before Booster Shots Provided in Laos

Covid-19 update

Laos is studying and research the effectiveness of booster shots in close cooperation with the World Health Organization, according to a report by the National Taskforce today.

Chinese Developers to Construct 100m Buddha Image at That Luang Marsh

Giant Buddha Image Construction at That Luang Marsh
Artist's impression of the giant Buddha (Photo: CRI)

A giant Buddha image is to be constructed at the That Luang Marsh Specific Economic Zone (SEZ) as part of plans for a new cultural attraction.

OPPO partners with Japanese architect Kengo Kuma for Milan Design Week 2021 to create multisensory landmark installation Bamboo (竹) Ring :|| Weaving a Symphony of Lightness and Form

MILAN, ITALY – Media OutReach – 6 September 2021 – OPPO the smart device manufacturer and innovator has partnered with Japanese architect Kengo Kuma to create Bamboo () Ring :|| Weaving a Symphony of Lightness and Form. The multi-sensory installation works to the theme “Creative Connections” by fusing Architecture with Music, design innovation, technological prowess, and user experience to create a sense of time and space, and will be on display in Milan’s Cortile dei Bagni courtyard for the duration of Milan Design Week, until 19 September.

Bamboo () Ring :||  Weaving a Symphony of Lightness and Form by OPPO x Kengo Kuma

This landmark project is an evolution of Kengo Kuma and OPPO’s Bamboo Ring exhibition which debuted at the 2019 edition of the London Design Festival and explored the harmonious relationship between humans and nature through the envisioning of lightweight yet strong structures made with bamboo and carbon fiber. This year, OPPO’s experiential installation uses pioneering technology to engage all the senses through a series of orchestral scores composed by Japanese violinist Midori Komachi with Musicity.

 

The composition is based on the cycle of seasons and moves through the structure encouraging the public to walk around and be captured by its aural narrative. The changing soundscapes integrate the sound of Midori’s violin (built in Milan in 1920 and enhanced with carbon fiber itself) from O Relax, OPPO’s digital wellbeing application that offers comforting nature and city sounds to relax your mind taken from locations around the globe including Reykjavik, Beijing, and Tokyo. 

 

“OPPO is a human-centric brand, our focus is on innovating for the people. We are delighted to partner with Kengo Kuma again, an architect who is known for seamlessly integrating nature and culture. Together, we demonstrate how we can use technology and design to add value to our daily lives drawing on our philosophy principles of “Technology as an Art Form” and  our brand mission “Technology for Mankind, Being Kind to the World.” – Jintong Zhu, Head of OPPO London Design Centre

 

The installation’s woven structure – crafted from rings of bamboo and carbon fiber – becomes a musical instrument as music travels through it via structural sound technologies originating from OPPO London Design Centre’s research. Innovative technology including new haptic motors, MEMS speaker strips, and exciters work together to produce an immersive base and higher frequencies which reverberate the bamboo with Violin’s vibrato and the effect of a percussion instrument.

 

“When I design architecture, I’m interested in designing the rhythm and the tone rather than the silhouette, and contemporary music gives us many lessons about how to create new rhythms and tones in architecture. This pavilion is one of the explorations into the new rhythms and tones in architecture combining visual and acoustic experiences of the visitors.” – Kengo Kuma, architect

 

After Milan Design Week, OPPO will donate Bamboo Ring to Arte Sella Park in Trentino, Italy, a contemporary art museum with outdoor exhibits made from natural materials and backdropped by the mountainous Sella Valley, where it will find its permanent home.

About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first smartphone – “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 and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO provides its users with the ColorOS operating system and internet services like OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO operates in more than 40 countries and regions, with 6 Research Institutes and 4 R&D Centers worldwide, as well as an International Design Centre in London. OPPO’s more than 40,000 employees are dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.
www.oppo.com
@oppo

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About Kengo Kuma

Kengo Kuma (b.1954) decided to pursue architecture at a young age, after seeing Kenzo Tange’s Yoyogi National Gymnasium for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. He studied Architecture at The University of Tokyo (completing a Masters in 1979) and established Kengo Kuma & Associates in 1990. As Professor at the Graduate School of Architecture at The University of Tokyo, he set up the Kuma Lab to research new materials and conduct a course in advanced digital design and fabrication. His award-winning firm aims to design architecture which naturally merges with its surroundings, proposing gentle, human-scaled buildings. The office is constantly in search of new materials to replace concrete and steel, and seeks a new approach in a post-industrial society.

Hantec Financial expands its global footprint to Vietnamese Markets

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 6 September 2021 – Hantec Financial, the co-brand of financial entities under Hantec Group, a multinational corporation with over 30 years of financial experiences, has officially announced its global expansion into Vietnam. Hantec offers its prestigious financial services to clients across the country, opening the doorway to new global trading opportunities.

 

Hantec Financial is present in 19 cities across 14 countries worldwide; authorized with 12 regulatory licenses.


Offering diversified global financial services

Hantec Financial offers gold, forex, and CFDs – diversified global financial services. The entry into the Vietnamese markets marks the latest milestone in the company’s global expansion. They have already brought its industry-leading platform to investors in 19 cities across 14 countries: UK, Japan, Thailand, Australia, South America, the Middle East, and Africa, with 12 regulatory licenses authorized.

 

A credible brand with reliable and secure trading

Hantec financial was the first trader in Hong Kong to operate an online bullion-transaction platform that was fully developed in-house. Hantec continuously optimizes its platform by keeping up with changes in the markets and adapt to investor preferences. The team obtains the ISO 27001 and ISO 20000 international certifications. It ensures that Hantec meets the international security level in the power of protecting customer assets and offer a smooth, stable, and safe trading experience for investors.

 

Strive to deliver professional financial service

As one of the fastest-growing economies in South-East Asia, Vietnam has seen a rising demand for investment products. Hantec Financial has the expertise and the experience to make high-quality marketing investment services accessible to all people in Vietnam. The company will also draw up a highly localized approach by cultivating local teams, integrating local culture into their operations, to adopt the concept of global citizenship.

About Hantec Financial

Hantec Financial is a co-brand shared by a group of entities under Hantec Group. Established in 1990, Hantec Group is a multinational corporation based in Hong Kong with a focus on providing professional financial services. Hantec is authorized with 12 regulatory licenses and is constantly exploring opportunities to expand its business to new markets. The group is now present in 19 cities across 14 countries worldwide, covering Greater China, Thailand, Japan, Australia, Europe, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.

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2021 has been the Best Year for MEXC Global: Achievements, Collaborations, CSRs, Improvements

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 September 2021 – MEXC Global is proud to hit several goals this year. The exchange not only caters to the global financial market’s needs but also the environment. Moreover, it is renowned for its advanced crypto-related services and impressive trading volumes of over $500M.

MEXC has forged strategic partnerships with some of the most promising blockchain projects including integrations with Polygon and Solana in the recent past.

MEXC Continues to Partner with Top Projects


MEXC recently collaborated with Avalanche Network,  which offers fast speeds and low transaction fees. MEXC helps the smart contract platform with eco funding and technical support,  aiming to boost the growth of the blockchain sector.

Following the collaboration, MEXC joined forces with Avalaunch, a multi-featured Launchpad powered by the Avalanche network. This raises Avalanche’s profile by giving the incubator access to an enormous MEXC user base.

MEXC Global will also be working closely with Polygon for the upcoming Hackathon Event as its Official Marketing Partner, and to assist in Polygon’s ecological construction.

Focusing on the future and on other upcoming great partnerships, MEXC Global is already fine-tuning its collaboration with Unicrypt.


MEXC Taps into the DeFi Market


MEXC Global reached another milestone by collaborating with Impossible Finance, a decentralized Launchpad to transform how upcoming projects launch into the DeFi space. The platform offers a multi-chain ecosystem on leading blockchains such as Polygon and Ethereum, where DeFi ventures can be incubated and launched. 

The partnership, as well as the listing of Impossible Finance’s IDIA token, underscores MEXC’s commitment to nurturing growth in the DeFi sector.

Promoting Global Well-being


MEXC Global has been focused on expansion, evident in the growing success in Asia, by expanding to Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia and other important countries. However, MEXC is not only limited to growth, it goes beyond and gives back to the community.

The latest achievements in terms of CSR for MEXC include efforts to channel resources to Turkey. Wildfires have recently ravaged the country. Last month, MEXC channeled its charities to help flood victims in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou.

 

Moving forward, MEXC Global shows all signs of being destined to evolve and improve. That’s why it’s a name worth looking out for.

PropertyGuru launches ‘Green Score’ to guide Singaporeans to sustainable homes

With 82% of Singaporeans willing to consider paying more for eco-friendly homes, PropertyGuru champions sustainable urban living

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 September 2021 – PropertyGuru Group (‘PropertyGuru’ or ‘the Group’), Southeast Asia’s leading property technology (“PropTech”) company, today announced the launch of ‘PropertyGuru Green Score‘ (‘Green Score’), a sustainability rating attributed to condominiums and HDBs listed on Propertyguru.com.sg. Green Score empowers property seekers in Singapore to learn how eco-friendly their present or new home is, and to support environment-friendly lifestyles. The Green Score of a project is based on the proximity to public transport (within 400m), green building rating assessment such as BCA Green Mark certification, and sustainability awards won from ‘PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards‘, Asia’s biggest property awards program, with additional relevant criteria to be added in the future. The score ranges from 1-5, denoting average, good and excellent sustainability rating of the project.

Green Score addresses the increasing demand among property seekers to make sustainable life choices, especially around choosing their future home. PropertyGuru’s latest H2 2021 Consumer Sentiment Study found that 82% of Singaporeans are willing to consider paying more for an environmentally sustainable home, with their top three sustainability features comprising smart cooling systems, high-insulation windows and doors, and solar panels. This willingness demonstrates more ecological and socially conscious behaviour across generations, from Millennials (83%) and Generation X (79%) to Baby Boomers (86%). Markedly, 81% of Singaporeans voiced the need to preserve forested areas from urban development, despite the city state’s limited land space.

Hari V. Krishnan, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, PropertyGuru Group, said, “As the region’s proptech leader, we felt it was our responsibility to enable and drive this change in sustainable urban living. Since last year, we have ramped up our programs, tech capabilities, talent, and partnerships to promote sustainable urban living and influence positive changes in our community. Green Score practically enables Singaporeans to prioritise ‘sustainability’ as a consideration in their property decisions. Since its soft launch in February 2021, nearly 2 million property seekers have viewed the Green Score.

We commit to making changes in our own business to meet the goals stated in the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and to building a better home for our future generations. In time, we hope that sustainable living will be a natural way of life, and each of us will place environmental considerations top-of-mind.”

Green initiatives at PropertyGuru Group

As part of its commitment towards sustainability and to fight climate change, PropertyGuru has undertaken several initiatives:

  • Published over 100 green living guides to help increase the awareness of sustainable living practices among over 37 million property seekers that visit PropertyGuru’s leading marketplaces in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
  • Introduced awards categories to recognise sustainable projects at its ‘PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards‘ for property developers in Southeast Asia and key markets in South Asia, East Asia, and Australia. Since the launch of the Green and Sustainable Development categories in 2014 and 2016, respectively, PropertyGuru has seen an increase of 50% in entries of green or sustainable projects. In addition, the Asia Property Awards programme’s annual proptech and thought leadership platform ‘PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit‘ established the Tech Innovation Award in 2018 to recognise green tech or sustainable initiatives of startups in the region.
  • Launched ‘GreenGuru’ internal program for its over 1,700 employees in Southeast Asia. GreenGuru initiatives include – educational programs (Green Hour) for sustainable living, the addition of e-waste, recycling bins and replacing single-use plastics with reusable food containers in offices, and a Green Travel Policy for the Group. PropertyGuru also hosts regular fun green challenges to encourage employees to switch to a vegetarian lunch, use public transport, and avoid plastic bottles for a month to reduce individual carbon emissions.
  • This year, PropertyGuru is working on a Greenhouse Gas Emission Audit & Reduction Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

To check a project’s PropertyGuru Green Score, property seekers can visit the project page for condos and HDBs on PropertyGuru.com.sg. More information on Green Score is available here.  

Links to some recent articles on green living:

PropertyGuru Green Score: Top 10 Most Eco-Friendly Condos in Singapore

PropertyGuru Green Score: Top 12 Greenest HDB Projects

PropertyGuru Green Score: 5 Most Eco-Friendly Districts in Singapore

About PropertyGuru Group

PropertyGuru Group is Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company[1] and the preferred destination for 37 million property seekers to find their dream home, every month. PropertyGuru and its group companies empower property seekers with more than 2.8 million real estate listings, in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in 2007 and has helped to drive the Singapore property market online and has made property search transparent for the property seeker. Over the decade, the Group has grown into a high-growth technology company with a robust portfolio of leading property portals across its core markets company 1 ; award-winning mobile apps; a high quality developer sales enablement platform, FastKey; mortgage marketplace PropertyGuru Finance; and a host of other property offerings including Awards, events and publications across Asia.

For more information, please visit www.PropertyGuruGroup.com ; https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyguru



1 In terms of relative engagement market share based on SimilarWeb data.

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Resonating with Malaysian Lifestyles: Callie Launches Breakthrough Virus-Killing Mask

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 6 September 2021 – The COVID-19 pandemic rages on, with no end in sight. Even with increasing vaccination rates, the situation remains critical not just in Malaysia, but all over the world. For continued protection, all individuals, including those who are fully vaccinated, are still encouraged to abide by fundamental SOPs, including wearing masks at all times when outside the home; continue practicing social distancing; and staying at home whenever possible to reduce the risk of exposure.

 

With the rise of new strains such as the Delta and Lambda variants, people have become more concerned about protecting themselves, and have especially become more conscious about choosing better masks for personal safety. A quality mask is an investment in well-being and peace of mind, particularly for those who need to be out and about in order to continue being productive, or to take care of the needs of their families and loved ones. In line with this, Callie, purveyor of high-quality and internationally-certified surgical masks designed to keep users fashionably safe, has launched an innovative new product that provides heightened protection in the current uncertain climate.

 

The Next-Gen COVID Killer

Callie’s new creation, called Quantum Supreme Beige, is a cutting-edge self-sterilising mask imbued with a Quantum Resonance Copper (QR-C) coating. This coating, applied on the outer surface of the mask, uses a proprietary Quantum Resonance Frequency to effectively break down and oxidise pathogens such as viruses, bacteria and microbes that land on the mask. Essentially, this innovative new mask comes with all the protective abilities of the high-quality masks that Callie is known for, with the additional capability of killing up to 99.99% SARS-COV-2 pathogens within one minute of exposure. It’s the next level in COVID-19 protection, with anti-odour, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties to significantly improve personal safety.

 

Even while wearing a conventional surgical mask, pathogens may remain on the surface of the mask after exposure; if a user then touches any part of their face, rubs their eyes or generally handle a mask inappropriately, they are at risk of infection. With Callie’s QR-C-infused masks, this risk can be mitigated, as pathogens are eliminated when they land on the mask. Another source of infection risk is when masks are not discarded properly after use; again, because most of the microbes are destroyed on contact with the QR-C coating, Callie’s Quantum Supreme Beige masks reduces the chances of infection from improperly disposed masks.

 

Protecting Malaysia – And the World

Callie’s newest mask innovation is available in two forms; as a 4-ply surgical face mask, or a KN95 respirator. Due to heightened demand for quality protection, Callie Masks will now be made available outside Malaysia as well, with distribution expanding to Singapore, Indonesia and European countries. According to the managing director of Rentas Health and the brand owner of Callie – Kelly Teoh, “This is an opportunity for the country to make a mark on the international stage in terms of providing the highest quality protection for people all over the world – an achievement that is inspired by the efforts of the late Dr. Wu Lien Teh, the accomplished Malayan physician who invented the Wu Mask, precursor to the current N95 respirator, and whose many techniques continue to be used in battling the current pandemic.” It is a testament to ingenuity of Malaysians, and serves to create confidence for other Made-in-Malaysia products that deserve to be in the global limelight.

 

Moving forward, Callie’s R&D team will continue to develop innovative protection and wellness solutions that can become an essential part of everyday life including an easy-to-use home saliva test kit.

 

The Callie Quantum Supreme Beige Mask series will be available from 6/9/2021 and retail from RM55 to RM82per box. It can be purchased online at calliemask.co, and in major pharmacies. Use code CALLIE10 for a one-time discount. Log on the website or follow @callie.mask on Instagram and Facebook for latest updates and information.


Signitory: Anti-Fraud eSignature Solution Can Help Businesses Save Time and Money

  • Signitory’s eSignature solution eliminates cybersecurity and fraud concerns by streamlining the whole process into an all-in-one application that records are ledgered on the blockchain.
  • Businesses can decrease the time spent devising contracts and collecting signatures from days to hours.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 6 September 2021 – Business owners are facing disruption in creating and signing contracts in the pandemic. Generating tamper-proof electronic agreements and ensuring the authenticity of remote signees can be challenging. This includes issues such as identity theft, document fraud, and other digital scams synonymous with sending electronic documents through the internet. Signitory’s timely launch of its unique eSignature solution addresses all these challenges.

According to PwC’s Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey 2020, the total cost of these crimes is at an eye-watering US$42 billion. That’s money taken straight off companies’ bottom line. And 13% of those who had experienced fraud said they had lost US$50 million-plus. The survey lists the common risks as customer fraud, cybercrime, and asset misappropriation. Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are subject to these same risks, just like large multinational companies.

Traditionally, the process of creating electronic agreements and collecting signatures is fragmented and subject to multiple issues. Businesses typically use various software or applications to create electronic documents. Subsequently, these electronic agreements are sent via unsecured means such as public email services or open chat messenger apps, exposing businesses to cyber security risks that compromise company secrets.

Before creating Signitory, founders KC Lai and Carlo Chung found these issues challenging. They were familiar with the amount of documentation required within Multinational Companies (MNCs) and SMEs. Everything from closing deals to onboarding new employees involved documentation. They wanted a way to help businesses to complete documents with ease, accuracy, and security.

Since KC and Carlo have extensive experience creating and transforming businesses with enterprise and blockchain solutions, they developed Signitory to provide entrepreneurs and professionals with a complete frictionless signing experience. To maintain regulatory requirements and contract legitimacy, KC and Carlo combined the best of Blockchain, SaaS and eKYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) technologies into Signatory’s system to make a genuinely unique and compliant solution.

 

Signitory’s eSignature solution eliminates cybersecurity and fraud concerns by streamlining the whole process into an all-in-one application that records are ledgered on the blockchain. The workflow covers creating, editing to verifying, keeping the entire transaction safe.

The company’s blockchain-based technology safeguards signed electronic documents from being altered. It can further detect if signed electronic records have been tampered with in any way. Additionally, Signitory’s eKYC solution captures live video movements and official identification documents from all signees to ensure accurate identity verification before the document is signed.

Now, all businesses can benefit from the convenient solution that KC and Carlo have built. The company has released a comprehensive guide for eContract and eSignature management at an affordable price for businesses of all sizes. Moreover, Signitory’s latest promotion, the Un-Real $2 Deal is perfect for any entrepreneur or professional who wants to use the eSignature solution to save time and money. To get this offer, please visit https://www.signitory.com.

“We want to make it as easy as possible for entrepreneurs to continue securing deals and building their businesses. This is why we are offering the Un-Real $2 Deal, which features massive savings on our Starter package,” said Victor Yong, Marketing Manager at Signitory.

The eSignature solutions company’s offer is timely. Generating paper-based traditional contracts and getting signatures during the covid era is challenging for most organizations. The latest statistics show that the time difference in obtaining signed documents between traditional and e-Signatures is 5 days vs 37 minutes.

“According to studies on eSignature solutions, 78.62% of businesses say eSignature apps helped save money, taking account into material, administration, shipping and subscription costs. There was also an 80% average reduction in turnaround time using eSignature. The data is a testament to the effectiveness of eSignatures in the financial and business landscape.” said KC Lai, CEO of Signitory.

Signitory is available on Google Playstore at https://www.signitory.com/. Signitory will launch an Apple App Store version soon.

About Signitory:

In 2020 Kee Choy Lai and Carlo Chung established Signitory to create a more comprehensive experience with signing by infusing their system with blockchain. Signitory’s ultimate goal is to improve people’s quality of life by increasing efficiency and coordination in their businesses. Signitory uses blockchain technology and other digital tools that can increase productivity and effectiveness in a business.

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