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JWA Dubai 2022 unveils inaugural roster of Recipients

DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach – 26 January 2022 – JWA Dubai 2022, a regional edition of the prestigious Jewellery World Awards (JWA), has released the highly anticipated list of Recipients for its inaugural run, honouring individuals and companies from Middle East’s rapidly growing jewellery and gemstone trade.

“It is my honour to be part of the successful launch of JWA Dubai — an awards programme that recognises the achievements of the jewellery industry in Middle East and celebrates its status as an important market in the global trade. I am proud to say that our inspiring Recipients are very deserving of the recognition, especially for the great resilience they have shown in the face of the pandemic.” said Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC, and Chairman of Dubai Diamond Exchange, one of the principal judges of JWA Dubai.

Another principal judge, Nirupa Bhatt, Business Coach and Strategic Advisor to the gems and jewellery industry shared, “The awards programme effectively recognises the vision, hard work and impressive understanding of these outstanding businesses and individuals in the region, which is also regarded as the second largest market for gems and jewellery in the world. I look forward to seeing more jewellers, designers and young entrepreneurs participate in the future,”

The five Recipients across four categories are:

1.       Lifetime Achievement Award

Tawhid Abdullah

2.       Brand of the Year – Retail

Malabar Gold & Diamonds

3.       Outstanding Enterprise of the Year

Devji Aurum

Joyalukkas Jewellery LLC

4.       Young Entrepreneur of the Year (age 40 and below)

Chirag Vora, Bafleh Jewellery LLC

Letitia Chow, Chairperson & founder of JWA at Informa Markets Jewellery (IMJ) remarked, “We are thrilled to have such top-quality entrants and respectable companies as Recipients to mark the launch of JWA Dubai, the Middle East edition of the international JWA award event. We hope that the programme can continue to enhance and promote innovation, best business practices and outstanding leadership for the industry in this part of the world.”

Organised by JGT Dubai (Jewellery Gem Technology Dubai), a joint venture by IMJ – the world’s largest B2B jewellery fairs organiser – and Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), JWA Dubai 2022 is supported by Official Partner, DMCC; and Title Sponsors Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group and Jawhara Jewellery. The Recipients will be feted in an awards ceremony and gala dinner at JGT Dubai (Jewellery Gem Technology Dubai) on 21 February 2022, Monday.

#JewelleryWorldAwards #JWA

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Laos Bans Two Songs Containing Sexually Explicit Lyrics

Music

Authorities in Laos have banned two songs published on social media in December 2021, citing sexually explicit lyrics in violation of the Law on Performing Arts.

Find the latest information from Japan! In anticipation of the tourism resumption in the future, JNTO has begun to expand the contents of its website

  • Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has begun to expand the contents of its website in anticipation of Japan tourism resumption in the future and for the coming 50th anniversary that celebrate the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Vietnam in 2023.
  • As a first step, JNTO will open a new page on its official website (https://www.japan.travel/vi/vn/)  to consolidate information related to the new coronavirus and to introduce ways to enjoy traveling in Japan in this age.
  • We will continue to add popular contents for Vietnamese travelers on a regular basis, so stay tuned!

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 26 January 2022 – While the effects of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) are still all over the world, Japanese government is now advancing more flexible measures against it such as through easing of its border measures.

【Website】

URL: https://www.japan.travel/vi/vn/practical-coronavirus-information

Website「https://www.japan.travel/vi/vn/」、

Facebook「Cảm nhận Nhật Bản」(https://www.facebook.com/camnhannhatban/)、

Instagram「Visit Japan Vietnam」(https://www.instagram.com/visitjapan_vn/

Based on such measures, JNTO has released a new page that summarizes information related to the situation of COVID-19 and its countermeasures provided by related ministries and tourism agencies. In addition, JNTO has launched a new page to introduce countermeasures by tourism regions and other organizations in Japan in/With COVID-19 era, as well as to introduce recommended sightseeing spots that meet the new needs of tourists. JNTO will provide useful information in hope that tourists can enjoy their trip to Japan with peace of mind when tourism resumes in the future.

This website page is intended to be actively used by not only travelers, but also by travel agencies and media. JNTO will also continue to actively disseminate information through official Facebook account (camnhannhatban) and Instagram (visitjapan_vn), so please stay tuned!

 

[New contents] (plan)

February 2022; “Encounter with Matcha”, “Snow Festival in Tohoku and Japanese Winter”.

March 2022; “Shopping at Duty Free Shops”, “Japanese Universities as Tourist Attractions”, “Beautiful Japanese Cherry Blossoms”.

 

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Laos Confirms 579 New Cases of Covid-19, Four Deaths

Bolikhamxay Covid Update

Laos has recorded 579 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with four deaths.

Ghostly Monkey and Succulent Bamboo Among New Species Discovered in Mekong Region

Ghostly Monkey Popa langur found in Myanmar.
"Ghostly Monkey" Popa langur discovered in Myanmar.

A monkey with ghostly white circles around its eyes is one of 224 new species listed by the World Wildlife Fund in its latest update on the Mekong region.

GEODIS adds multiple flights to its AirDirect network in Asia-Pacific

  • New weekly services from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (PVG) and Sydney (SYD)
  • Second weekly rotation: KUL –   Hong Kong (HKG) – Chennai (MAA) – KUL added
  • All schedules serviced by long-term chartered aircraft
  • Total of 320 tons in increased capacity
  • Kuala Lumpur established as multi-modal hub integrating with GEODIS Road Network, linking Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 26 January 2022 – In response to surging demand for air cargo capacity in the region, GEODIS, a global leading transport and logistics services provider, has significantly expanded its AirDirect own operated network with three more intra-Asia Pacific (APAC) flight routes.  With a newly established hub in Kuala Lumpur, the logistics operator will dovetail the air services with its Road Network linking destinations throughout Southeast Asia.  The multi-modal expansion builds on its strong momentum in creating diverse transportation options for customizing supply chain solutions for its customers.

 

[Image showing new flight routes]

 

The expanded flight network, which bridges Hong Kong, Chennai, Sydney, and Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur, can carry an additional 320 tons of cargo weekly. This will significantly ease the strain on the supply chains, which saw load factors and yields reach historic highs in 2021 when cargo capacity struggled to meet the surge in e-commerce transactions. With demand for airfreight forecast to increase, particularly amidst ongoing delays and flight cancellations across Southeast Asia following the impact of the Omicron variant, GEODIS believes its extended AirDirect schedules will become a pivotal component in ensuring seamless, reliable, and efficient air transport services in the region.

The new flights will enable consolidated shipments across Asia including goods from key manufacturing sites in China, Malaysia, and Vietnam to transit via the Kuala Lumpur hub allowing all three of GEODIS’ key services – AIRFLEX, AIRFAST, AIRSAVE – to be offered to customers, presenting options that balance transit time against cost, according to customers’ individual needs. 

 

“By enabling seamless connections with our expanded road network, connecting Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, the multimodal hub at Kuala Lumpur offers highly integrated transport solutions that not only circumvent disruptions affecting both air and sea cargo flows, but also ensure that customers’ shipments can reach anywhere in mainland Southeast Asia,” says Onno Boots, President and Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, GEODIS.

 

“Given the increasingly complex supply chain landscape that has affected the logistical priorities and needs of industries across the board, it is more crucial now than ever to supplement integrated transport networks on strategic routes. GEODIS’ new intra-APAC flight routes represent our sustained commitment to provide highly reliable and innovative solutions to help customers optimize their response to the e-commerce boom and chart their long-term business growth.”  

 

GEODIS – www.geodis.com

GEODIS is a top-rated, global supply chain operator recognized for its commitment to helping clients overcome their logistical constraints. GEODIS’ growth-focused offerings (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport), coupled with the company’s truly global reach thanks to a global network spanning nearly 170 countries, is reflected by its top business rankings: no. 1 in France and no. 7 worldwide. In 2020, GEODIS employed over 41,000 people globally and generated €8.4 billion in revenue.

#GEODIS

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Digital Baroque: History Meets Algorithm, a future-looking exhibition that channels history, opens 31 January-7 February, 2022 on the newly launched 4ART NFT+ marketplace

STEINHAUSEN, SWITZERLAND – Newsaktuell – 26 January 2022 – 4ARTechnologies, a pioneer in art digitization and security is proud to launch its inaugural exhibition, Digital Baroque: History Meets Algorithm that brings together 11 individual artists and 3 collectives.

 

Rewind Collective, Marie Antoinette #1

 

Vittorio Bonapace, Digital Reminiscence

 

Inspired by Timothy Murray’s groundbreaking book, Digital Baroque: New Media and Cinematic Folds, the exhibition provides a Baroque lens on new digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, digital surveillance and data paintings, asking the question: how would Baroque influence the virtual space?”

A total of 14 physical artworks ranging from data sculpture, AR wallpaper, screen painting and ink drawing to physical prints and 3D printed sculptures will each be matched by a unique NFT and minted on the Palm Network, an Ethereum side chain that is over 99% more energy-efficient than Proof of Work-based blockchain networks. 

 

The artists exhibiting are:

 

Neïl Beloufa, Vittorio Bonapace, ‘Botchy-Botchy’, Rewind Collective, Brendan Dawes, Dr Ahmed Elgammal, Nacho Frades, Carla Gannis, Claudia Hart, Leo Isikdogan and Emerson Barrett, Sara Ludy, Jonathan Monaghan, Ouchhh, and Yeo Shih Yun. Their works have been exhibited and are collected by prominent public and private institutions like the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) NY, Guggenheim Museum NY, Whitney Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New Museum, Centre Pompidou, Palais de Tokyo, Hermitage Museum, Singapore Art Museum, Broad Art Museum, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Sammlung Goetz and Julia Stoschek Collection, among others.

About 4ARTechnologies

4ARTechnologies is setting a new digital art standard. The company, based in Switzerland, combines blockchain with its patented technology to offer greater transparency, security, and efficiency to the art market.

4ARTechnologies

Turmstrasse 30 6312 Steinhausen  Switzerland

Phone: +41 41 740 00 50

Email: nft@4art-technologies.com

 

#4ARTechnologies

Thailand Moves to Decriminalize Marijuana

Thailand moves to decriminalize marijuana

Thailand has become the first Asian nation to move to decriminalize marijuana, although rules governing recreational use remain unclear.