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Laos Confirms Record Number of Covid-19 Cases

Savannakhet Covid-19 Update

Laos has confirmed a record 381 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 11,029.

Entrust partners with MK Group to issue 50 million cards for Vietnam’s Chip-Based National ID Card project

The project is the combination of Entrust’s advanced card issuance solutions and MK Group’s deep local footprint to enhance security and safety of the Vietnam’s national identity cards

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 18 August 2021 – Entrust, a leading provider of trusted identities, payments and data protection, has just announced that the company has facilitated the roll-out of Vietnam’s citizen identity (ID) card project through a strategic partnership with MK Group Joint Stock Company (MK Group). Entrust and MK Group will be delivering advanced technology solutions and on-the-ground support together for Vietnam to be able to issue 50 million chip-based ID cards to eligible citizens starting in February 2021.

Entrust issuance systems and software solutions, along with Vietnam-based MK Group – who will be managing on-the-ground operations and overseeing the local card issuance, will enable the high-speed, high-volume personalization of the first 50-million national ID cards. The new chip-embedded National ID cards will replace and consolidate the three most recent versions of National ID cards – nine-digit, 12-digit, and barcode-based, introduced in 1999, 2012, and 2016 respectively – with new chip-based cards, introducing a more secure, standardized way to authenticate citizen identities.

“We are pleased to be selected as the technology partner for this nationwide project to transform Vietnam’s citizen ID system into one that is more standardized, secure, and digitally advanced,” said Angus McDougall, Regional Vice President, Asia Pacific and Japan, Entrust. “We view this partnership with MK Group as a strong step towards the future of trusted identities in Vietnam.”

“MK Group is proud to introduce and implement leading technology for multi-application smart cards, with ID and biometric authentication application in accordance to ICAO standards.  The partnership with Entrust signifies our shared vision of accelerating the rise of secure data protection and advanced identity authentication in Vietnam, where our offerings continue to play an instrumental role in the nation’s digitalization programme,” said Mr. Khang Nguyen, Chairman of MK Group. “MK Group is well placed to respond to the growing focus on government-grade security and assurance demonstrated in this card issuance project, through the delivery of robust and scalable solutions.”

MK Smart, a subsidiary of MK Group, developed the operating system of the chip on smartcards and its applications, in compliance with ICAO standards and local security requirements. The chip-based ID Card, which is bundled with ICAO-compliance e-ID data, biometric and digital signing capabilities, will be used to log into many different government and private portals, where thousands of services are provided to citizens. Citizens can also use the card for authentication with government bodies and banks.

Entrust has been delivering high-volume issuance systems and high-quality consumable supplies and professional services to fulfill the first batch of 50 million smart cards. 

About Entrust Corporation

Entrust keeps the world moving safely by enabling trusted identities, payments and data protection. As of today, people demand more seamless, secure experiences, whether they’re crossing borders, making a purchase, accessing e-government services or logging into corporate networks. Entrust offers an unmatched breadth of digital security and credential issuance solutions at the very heart of all these interactions. With more than 2,500 employees, a network of global partners, and customers in over 150 countries, it’s no wonder the world’s most entrusted organizations trust us. For more information, visit www.entrust.com.

About MK Group

Established in 1999 in Vietnam, MK Joint Stock Company (Group) has over 22 years of experience in providing Digital Security solutions and Smart Card products. MK Group’s slogan is Smart Digital Security. MK Group always strives to be a trusted partner for providing and implementing a wide range of products and solutions for many customers in the government, finance – banking, enterprise, transportation, and telecommunication sectors. For more information, visit www.mk.com.vn

#Entrust #MKGroup

Limitless Technology Expands to Australia with “Bloomeroo”

The successful internet holding company launched an online flower delivery service down south

PERTH, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach – 18 August 2021 – Six years after the inception of Southeast Asia’s online leading flower delivery service Flower Chimp, its parent company Limitless Technology has launched “Bloomeroo” as its foray into Australia. Currently available in Perth and its suburbs, Bloomeroo is Limitless Technology’s expansion into the market down under, offering fresh flower delivery service to its customers.

Bloomeroo marks a milestone in Limitless Technology’s company history – it is the internet holding company’s first investment into a market outside of Southeast Asia’s e-commerce arena. It follows the success recipe of Flower Chimp’s: offering high-quality floral products with on-time delivery, however with an assortment tailored to the Australian market. For Bloomeroo’s case, it goes a step further than its predecessors. Currently, it is the only online florist in Australia that offers short product videos to give customers a clear sense of how the flower arrangements look.

 

“We have a lot of exciting things in the pipeline for Bloomeroo, and we’re excited to offer gifts and floral arrangements straight to customers’ doorstep all across Australia very soon”, comments Niklas Frassa, COO of Limitless Technology, “Bloomeroo is not only a step forward in our company but also a further proof of our commitment to quality and superior customer service”.

 

Besides offering products suitable for all of life’s occasions, Bloomeroo also offers same-day delivery for orders that are made before its daily 2PM cut-off time. This has proven beneficial for customers who need last-minute gifts or have an unexpected occasion coming up in their daily lives. For most of Bloomeroo’s flower arrangements, customers can tailor it even further by choosing to have it delivered with a vase or as a bouquet with their signature wrappers.

 

Bloomeroo aims to expand to more areas in Australia over the next months. According to Frassa, the new brand is also releasing new flower arrangements weekly to keep up with floral trends and customer demands.

 

To find out more about, visit https://www.bloomeroo.com.au.

About Limitless Technology:

Limitless Technology is an internet holding company with a track record of launching and scaling e-commerce businesses in Southeast Asia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the company possesses an online presence in six countries.

#LimitlessTechnology

Grab a Taste of Thailand at 7-Eleven with an all-new line-up of tempting Thai dishes to go

A wide selection of new Thai-inspired dishes are coming your way from 18 August!

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 August 2021 – It’s no secret that Singaporeans love Thailand. For the travel-starved – get ready to take your tastebuds to the Land of Smiles, the next exciting destination on 7-Eleven‘s gastronomic journey around Asia!

 

Say Sawasdee to the tastes of Thailand anytime, anywhere

Satisfy Thai food cravings with 7-Eleven’s new menu of iconic Thai-inspired dishes, including the following five classics:

 

7-SELECT Thai Boat Noodles (U.P $4.50) This authentic Thai signature street food features beef balls, beansprouts, morning glory, and thin rice noodles in a meaty savoury broth garnished with fragrant fried garlic and spicy chilli flakes. A perfect blend of aromatic flavours, this is comfort food that tastes as good as it looks.

 

7-SELECT Thai Red Curry Chicken with Rice (U.P $4.50) This dish is fragrant, creamy, sweet and spicy, packed with flavours of dried chilli, garlic, lemongrass, shallots, ginger and coconut milk with a generous serving of long beans, brinjal and chicken. Spicy, creamy and oh so scrumptious!

 

7-SELECT Phad Thai (U.P $4.00) This crowd-pleasing Thai dish boasts a new and improved recipe. The rice noodles are now more al dente, coated with a distinctly sweet and sour sauce containing tamarind and Thai fish sauce that is now even more flavourful. Talk about the perfect balance of taste and texture!

 

7-SELECT Thai Glass Noodle Salad (U.P $2.90) A refreshing and spicy salad made with shallots, lemon, and garlic on a bed of vermicelli and minced chicken, the aromas and textures complement each other perfectly, making it the ideal appetiser before you dig into the mains!

 

7-SELECT Tom Yum Soup (U.P $3.00) No Thai meal is complete without a bowl of hot Tom Yum Soup, arguably the most famous dish in Thai cuisine. This flavoursome soup features juicy prawns, fish and mushrooms whilst the broth is seasoned with fresh lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, coriander, galangal, fish sauce, and chilli.

 

Other Thai-inspired delights such as 7-SELECT Thai Basil Chicken with Rice, Fresh Coconut, First Brew Lemongrass Drink and Alfredo Tom Yum Goong Pizza Slice are also available at 7-Eleven. From 18 Aug – 14 Sep 2021, enjoy $0.50 off 7-SELECT Thai Glass Noodle Salad or Tom Yum Soup when you buy some of the 7-SELECT Thai items!

 

Cool down with our new and refreshing limited-edition Mr Softee flavour and Thai Milk Teas

Beat the heat with a cup of Mr Softee Coconut (U.P $1.50). inspired by the must-try coconut ice cream at Chatuchak Market, the brand new soft serve variety concocted as a cherry on top of all the Thai food to be devoured.

 

7-Eleven also introduces a new range of thirst-quenching 7CAFÉ Thai Milk Teas (Hot $2.40, Iced $3). each cup, comprising an authentic blend of Assam tea direct from India, is brewed to smooth perfection! Looking for a stronger caffeine kick? Try the 7CAFÉ Iced Thai Coffee Milk Tea (U.P $3.50) a tasty and energising start to the day!

 

For more details on launch dates and the promotion, please refer to this summary table:

 

Product

RSP

Promotion

Promo Period

Launch Date

7-SELECT Thai Boat Noodles

 

$4.50

Save $0.50 on Thai Glass Noodle Salad or Tom Yum Soup when you purchase 7-SELECT Thai Boat Noodles, Thai Red Curry Chicken with Rice, Phad Thai or Thai Basil Chicken with Rice

18 Aug – 14 Sep 2021

 

18 Aug 2021

7-SELECT Thai Red Curry Chicken with Rice

$4.50

7-SELECT Thai Glass Noodle Salad

$2.90

7-SELECT Tom Yum Soup

$3.00

24 Aug 2021

7-SELECT Phad Thai

$4.00

7-SELECT Thai Basil Chicken with Rice

$3.90

7CAFÉ Thai Milk Tea (Hot/Iced/Coffee Milk Tea)

$2.40 (Hot)

$3.00 (Iced)

$3.50 (Iced Thai Coffee Milk Tea

18 Aug 2021

Mr Softee Coconut

$1.50

24 Aug 2021

 

About 7-Eleven

Established in Singapore in 1983, 7-Eleven has since expanded to more than 400 stores island-wide to become the leading 24-hour convenience chain store. We take pride in serving the Singapore community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 7-Eleven emphasises convenience and value by offering a wide array of quality products, food and services to satisfy the needs of its customers. Think 7-Eleven and what comes to mind are the refreshing Slurpee, 7Café as well as a wide range of quality ready meals and sandwiches under 7-SELECT. 7-Eleven is also a 24/7 one-stop destination for customers who need to access bill payment services in their own time. Our services cover payment of utilities, courier services, and even cash withdrawal.

For more information, visit www.7-eleven.com.sg


More promotions and updates can always be found on the 7-Eleven Singapore Facebook page so stay tuned!


#7Eleven

Bank of Laos Warns Public Against Use of Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency and bitcoin

The Bank of Laos (BOL) has issued a notice warning the public about the usage of unregulated cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin, which are not connected to actual currency reserves.

Quantron Supports IKEA’s Emissions-free Delivery

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 August 2021 – Quantron, strategic partner of Ev Dynamics, delivers 30 electric vans to IKEA Austria.

Andreas Haller, founder and CEO of Quantron AG (left), hands over a symbolic key for the delivered vehicles to Claes Lindgren, Country Customer Fulfillment Manager IKEA Austria (right)

 

Quantron AG, handed over the first set of 100% emission-free vans to IKEA Austria, this week. The international furniture company IKEA has set itself the goal of becoming climate-positive by 2030. The e-mobility specialist Quantron supports IKEA in this mission and supplies the IKEA logistics center near Vienna with 30 environmentally friendly e-vehicles. The Germany based Quantron AG is strategic partner of Ev Dynamics.

Quantron’s first all-electric Q-Light was already used for extensive testing at the logistics center in June. With a range of at least 170 km, a drive power of 100 kW and a maximum charging power of 70 kW, the e-transporters are ideally equipped for routes between IKEA locations and customers’ delivery addresses. Initially, the vehicles will be used for deliveries to all 23 of Vienna’s municipal districts and within a 30 km radius of the logistics center. 

Andreas Haller, founder and CEO of Quantron AG: “We are pleased to be able to support IKEA with our knowledge and expertise in this important step towards emission-free delivery. Quantron is proud to help companies like IKEA with our many years of e-mobility experience and our international network to make the switch to emission-free freight transport.”

Miguel Valldecabres Polop, CEO of Ev Dynamics, said: “Ev Dynamics and Quantron entered into a share swap agreement on 29 July 2021. Ev Dynamics is proud as investor and strategic partner for the win of this new business opportunity for Quantron AG.”

You can find the original photo in low and high resolution here: Press releases from Quantron AG

About Ev Dynamics (Holdings) Limited (Stock Code: 476)

Ev Dynamics (Holdings) Limited is a pioneer and a prominent player in China’s new energy commercial vehicles market, as well as a whole-vehicle manufacturer of specialty passenger vehicles and new energy passenger vehicles. It is an integrated driving and logistics solutions provider with a solid technological foundation in diverse areas including new energy platform power systems and their key components. The Group has a production base in Chongqing and it has developed its sales network in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Asia Pacific and South America.

#EvDynamics

About Quantron AG

Quantron AG is a provider of clean battery and hydrogen-powered e-mobility systems for commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses and vans. In addition to new electric vehicles, the wide range of services offered by the innovative solutions include the electrification of used and existing vehicles, the creation of individual overall concepts including the appropriate charging infrastructure as well as rental, financing and leasing services and driver training. Quantron AG also sells batteries and integrated customised electrification concepts to manufacturers of commercial vehicles, machinery and intralogistics vehicles. The German company from Augsburg in Bavaria is a pioneer and innovation driver for e-mobility in passenger, transport and freight traffic.

You can find more information at www.quantron.net

Visit the Quantron AG on its social media channels on LinkedIn and YouTube.

Making Merit or Waste? Temples Hope For Environmentally Friendly Solution

Making merit or waste? (Photo: Environlao)
Making merit or waste? (Photo: Environlao)

The amount of waste produced during religious activities has become a noticeable problem, according to Buddhist monks.

Apidays Hong Kong 2021: Deep Diving the Open API, Open Banking & Data Ecosystem in Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 August 2021 – Apidays LIVE Hong Kong 2021, the biggest API-first virtual conference in Hong Kong, unveils the schedule & agenda today with the theme “API Ecosystem & Data Interchange” by beNovelty Limited – a homegrown award-winning API company. More than 1000 attendees are expected to join the virtual event, being held on 25th and 26th August, 2021, with a series of talks, workshops & roundtables from regional and local experts.

The apidays LIVE Hong Kong 2021 with the theme “API Ecosystem & Data Interchange” has confirmed 50+ sessions with speakers from regional banks, leading enterprises, technology companies and fintech companies.

 

Since 2019, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has been launching different phases of Open API Framework, while Phase 3 & 4 are expected to be implemented progressively starting from December 2021 by 28 participating banks, enabling third party API collaborations in different financial products and services to improve end user experience.

 

“As the Open API Phase 3 & 4 is coming closer, there are increasing discussions of Open API use cases in the community. Banks and enterprises are now less conservative in sharing data and business scenarios with 3rd parties in order to deliver better & more effective services to customers.” explains Patrick CS Fan, organiser of apidays Live Hong Kong & founder of beNovelty Limited. “The key is not only on API (Application Programme Interface) technology itself, but how the services address customer needs at the right time. Nowadays, customers are less willing to walk into bank branches or turn on the bank mobile app for a specific service. The services need to be distributed through different channels under various scenarioswhich ends up requiring bank services and data sitting in third-party applications. The new demand creates new challenges to both banks and third party partners.”

 

Based on the Study Report entitled “The Next Phase of the Banking Open API Journey” released in May 2021, the top 3 ranked challenges of participating in banking Open APIs according to banks and TSPs (Third Party Service Providers) are – 1) Fraud and cybersecurity risks, 2) Difficulty in identifying use cases with tangible business benefits, 3) Complexity of technical development work including legacy modernisation.

 

“We believe there are some commonalities in challenges from different regions and we should learn from the successful and failed experience from each other to speed up the progress.” Patrick said, “That’s why we bring apidays Hong Kong here and line-up 50+ sessions with API domain thought leaders from the east and the west.”

 

The 2-day API conference has confirmed 50+ sessions with speakers from regional banks, leading enterprises, technology companies and fintech companies with 3 focused tracks:

Industry Focus

  • Financial Services & APIs – How financial institutions build up API use cases in regulated environments
  • Enterprise & APIs – How enterprises leverage API technologies in growing their business
  • Open Banking Technologies – Overview of essential technologies in building up Open Banking platforms

API Architecture & Development Focus

  • Architecting APIs – How should we better design, architect & monitor API infrastructure
  • API Product Practice – Learn about the best practice in API product design and development

Developer Experience & Community Focus

  • Developer Experience – Understand the needs of developer experience and how it accelerates API adoption
  • Developer Community – How to engage and grow your API developer community

The apidays LIVE Hong Kong 2021 is lead organised by beNovelty Limited with the Hong Kong Computer Society and the Hong Kong Science Park Startups Alumni Association as supporting organisations.

For more information and to sign up to the event

Registration: https://bit.ly/apidayshk2021-registration

Global Website: https://www.apidays.global/hongkong/

Organiser Website: https://www.benovelty.com/events/apidays-live-hongkong-2021

About beNovelty Limited

beNovelty is a Hong Kong homegrown technology start-up founded in 2015 and the lead organiser of apidays Hong Kong since 2020, dedicated to the development of Open API technology-related businesses & ecosystem. beNovelty is involved in cross sector API collaboration ranging from the banking, insurance, tourism and education industries, establishing partnerships with various types of enterprises. In 2020, beNovelty is the technology partner of API Ecobooster, a program that connects startups and the developer community with the bank to co-create API solutions with HKSTP and HSBC. beNovelty is an acceleratee of HKSTP LEAP Programme and awardee of Hong Kong ICT Start-up Awards (2020) , IFTA Fintech Achievement Awards (2019) etc.

Official website: https://www.benovelty.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beNovelty

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/benovelty/

#beNovelty