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Widely Famous, Pingtan’s Tourism Comes to International Stage

PINGTAN, CHINA – Media OutReach – 4 October 2021 – Pingtan has embraced unprecedented opportunities since the establishment of Pingtan Comprehensive Pilot Zone. On November 1, 2014, General Secretary Xi Jinping came to Pingtan for the 21st time and said with genuine concern: “Tourism is the greatest resource of Pingtan and it must be well protected to build Pingtan an international tourism island.”, which has been kept in mind and implemented in actions.

 

Pingtan has actively explored and taken many pilot trials to develop tourism, which has made Pingtan widely famous. The annual tourist reception of Pingtan has increased from 537,200 in 2010 to 2,895,000 in 2016 and 3,868,100 in the first half of 2021. With the leading concept of “modern and pristine development”, Pingtan’s tourism brand – “Pingtan Blue” has become more and more popular and Pingtan is striding toward an international tourism island.

 

Enhancing infrastructure to upgrade soft power of Pingtan’s tourism

The Pingtan Southern Bay Resort in autumn is marvelous as before, with tree-lined roads. Ubiquitous mobile food trucks and assembled commercial houses and even floods of visitors. But it’s hard to imagine that it was a place off the beaten track just a few years ago. The transformation and upgrading of scenic spots in Pingtan Comprehensive Pilot Zone have brought such tremendous changes.

 

Under the principle of “high-quality building and low-intensity developing”, Pingtan Comprehensive Pilot Zone has transformed and upgraded many traditional scenic spots – the Tannan Bay, Xianrenjing, General Mountain, Shipaiyang, and so on. The ecological parking lots, public toilets, viewing platforms, and other supporting facilities have been built. In addition, the sightseeing train, art station, music dining bar, and other special creative products have brought the scenic spots a new look.

 

Lin Yuchuan, the CPC representative of Tourism Group of Pingtan Comprehensive Pilot Zone, said that 15 scenic parking lots had been upgraded, providing about 3,500 parking spaces in recent years. It has effectively solved the difficulty in parking for tourists and further improved the service and reception of the scenic spots. At the same time, the south and north ecological corridor and a countryside walkway connecting different scenic spots have been built to provide visitors with a better and more convenient environment.

 

Apart from infrastructure development, Pingtan Comprehensive Pilot Zone also attaches great importance to its soft power to facilitate the high-quality and effective development of tourism. Through the big data analysis of tourism, the travel preferences of visitors can be studied and the scenic spots can provide better services and the management can be more comprehensive. In addition, Pingtan Comprehensive Pilot Zone also actively promotes the integration of culture and tourism by introducing outstanding teams from Taiwan to carry out various colorful cultural and artistic activities. For example, the Cou ( also known as Tsou, an ethnic minority in Taiwan) Troupe from Mount Ali stationed in Tianmeiao Beach, and the Wind-blowing Artist Festival have brought new cultural hotspots to Pingtan’ s tourism.

 

Upgrading business modes to fit various needs

Pingtan Comprehensive Pilot Zone has made every effort to promote the upgrade of tourism mode, optimize the tourism environment greatly and enrich the tourism product system to meet the personalized and diversified needs of tourists. The highlights of tourism have emerged frequently. The south and north ecological corridors that have become a popular scenic spot in the past two years, are based on the unique tourism resources and in combination with the ecological landscape of the island. Built between the mountains and the sea, the ecological corridors, with the incredible scenery, shape Pingtan’s “most wonderful coastline”.

 

Weng Bin, deputy head of Tourism, Culture and Sports Bureau of Pingtan Comprehensive Pilot Zone introduced that the ecological corridors include four parts – south, north, east, and west, with a total length of 195 kilometers, connecting more than 90 villages along them. Thus, it greatly revitalizes the countryside and meets the diversified needs of tourists in the era of mass tourism. In addition to the ecological corridor tourism, Pingtan also actively expands the sea tour around the island, rural special tour, and other business modes to stimulate the development of tourism.

 

Weng Bin said, “The brand popularity and reputation of Pingtan International Tourism Island are increasing, and its brand effect is gradually emerging. I believe that Pingtan will gradually become a happy home for compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Straits and an internationally renowned tourism island for leisure.”

 

ZOZ Makes Car Services More Accessible with New Outlet Launch in Singapore

To better support customers in urgent vehicle situations, ZOZ Pte Ltd is launching their second outlet to cater to the needs of drivers in Singapore.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 October 2021As the leading tyre replacement and repair company in Singapore, ZOZ Pte Ltd comes to the rescue to offer onsite car tyre and battery replacement services to drivers on a 24/7 basis. In addition to their service center at Sin Ming Drive, their professional team of technicians are always ready to assist from various standby mobile locations including in Potong Pasir, Chander Road, Yishun and Punggol.

To offer customers the increased convenience of their products and services, ZOZ is launching their second outlet along Sin Ming Drive on 1 October 2021.

 

Making Affordable Car Services Possible in Singapore

 

From sudden tyre punctures to weak battery incidents, these are some of the common car problems that drivers in Singapore face. To help drivers in any situation, ZOZ goes the extra mile to offer the necessary service on the spot as well as at their auto repair shops. In addition to car tyre replacement and repair, this includes car battery replacements, car wheel alignment and balancing, car servicing and car repair.

 

In the event of a replacement, customers can now get up to 50% of all tyres and save more at ZOZ. Customers can also enjoy the following when they head down to any of ZOZ workshops:

●      Free alignment and tyre balancing

●      Free membership worth $300 for replacing of four tyres

●      Free towing service (unlimited)

●      Free tyre patching service (unlimited)

●      Free battery jump start service (unlimited)

●      Free tyre replacement service (unlimited)

●      Earn points to redeem vouchers for future purchases or services

●      Membership for 3 years

 

Terms & conditions apply*

 

Keeping Drivers Safe on the Road Anywhere, Any Time

 

Unexpected vehicle problems can leave anyone at a loss in Singapore. Should drivers find themselves in need of immediate onsite assistance, ZOZ continues to give drivers the reassurance of no less than a 30-minute wait to reach them. Their well-trained team of experts will always do their best to get drivers back on the road quickly and safely.

 

*Membership last for 3 years (Attach to owner detail and vehicle detail)

*No transfer of membership

*Charges applicable for towing if it is not to ZOZ workshop

*Free alignment are for 4/pcs of tyre change

*Any purchases/services within ZOZ will automatically renew the membership

*No expiry for accumulated points for members

*Vouchers/points cannot be converted to cash

*Any abuse of onsite service is chargeable at $50 per trip

*We reserve the rights to make any changes without prior notice

About ZOZ

As an established name in the industry, ZOZ Pte Ltd employs the best technicians to serve drivers in Singapore. Enjoy highly competitive rates when you reach out for their wide range of services today.

#ZOZ

Deputy Mayor Clarifies Covid-19 Restriction Measures in Vientiane Capital

Prime Minister of Laos Orders Vientiane Lockdown

Deputy Mayor of Vientiane Captial, Phouvong Vongkhamsao, has clarified Covid-19 restriction measures in place in the nation’s capital from 1 to 15 October.

Laos Sees 606 New Cases of Covid-19 and New Death

Laotian Times Covid-19 Update

Laos has recorded 606 new cases of Covid-19 today, with one new death confirmed.

New England Investment & Retirement Group to Join Focus Partner Firm Connectus Wealth Advisers, Continuing Connectus’ Strong Momentum in the United States

NEW YORK, US – ACCESSWIRE – 2 October  2021 – Focus Financial Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:FOCS) (“Focus”), a leading partnership of independent, fiduciary wealth management firms, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which New England Investment & Retirement Group, Inc. (“NEIRG”), a registered investment adviser headquartered in North Andover, MA, will join Connectus Wealth Advisers (“Connectus”). The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.

Founded in 1995, NEIRG provides holistic wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals and families, trusts, estates, endowments and retirement plans. Through sophisticated financial planning and a differentiated investment management approach, including access to proprietary alternative investment solutions, NEIRG provides its clients with highly personalized services to help them attain their objectives.

“Joining Connectus will position us to achieve the next phase of our firm’s evolution and growth while maintaining our boutique service approach and culture. Connectus will equip us with a very attractive suite of tools and resources, which will further enhance our ability to meet each of our client’s unique needs,” said Nick Giacoumakis, NEIRG’s President and Founder. “Leveraging these capabilities to both expand our business and deepen our relationships with clients will make this an ideal partnership.”

“The NEIRG team is a highly experienced group and an impressive new member of the Connectus family,” said Rajini Kodialam, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Focus. “This transaction is evidence of Connectus’ continued strong momentum in the United States. Connectus’ ability to empower advisers, through access to deep resources and state-of-the-art client service capabilities, provides a unique balance of scale and expertise with a vital emphasis on the client relationship. We are confident that NEIRG will benefit from all that Connectus has to offer to drive its continued growth.”

About Focus Financial Partners Inc.

Focus Financial Partners Inc. is a leading partnership of independent, fiduciary wealth management firms. Focus provides access to best practices, resources, and continuity planning for its partner firms who serve individuals, families, employers and institutions with comprehensive wealth management services. Focus partner firms maintain their operational independence, while they benefit from the synergies, scale, economics and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus, please visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com.

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About Connectus Wealth Advisers

Connectus is a global consortium of client-centric advisers that deliver comprehensive wealth management advice through access to expanded services, shared resources and best practices. Connectus exemplifies the spirit of partnership and collaboration yet celebrates the entrepreneurial mind-set of its advisers. Connectus is designed for founders and teams who want to continue to manage their client relationships and maintain their boutique cultures, while gaining the operational efficiencies of shared infrastructure and access to expanded client service capabilities.

Through Focus, Connectus advisers gain a strategic growth partner with specialized expertise. They benefit from Focus’ scale and extensive network, continuity planning, insights and best practices. Focus is also a source of permanent capital to accelerate growth and enhance business and client outcomes. For more information, please visit www.connectuswealth.com.

Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements


This release contains certain forward-looking statements that reflect Focus’ current views with respect to certain current and future events. These forward-looking statements are and will be, subject to many risks, uncertainties and factors relating to Focus’ operations and business environment, including, without limitation, uncertainty surrounding the current COVID-19 pandemic, which may cause future events to be materially different from these forward-looking statements or anything implied therein. Any forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Focus on the date of this release. Focus does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any statements expressed or implied therein will not be realized. Additional information on risk factors that could affect Focus may be found in Focus’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Xiaomi 11T, Xiaomi 11T Pro and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE are now available in Hong Kong

Offering ultimate cinemagic experience to uplift stylish lifestyle, Now available to surprise Hong Kong consumers

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 October 2021 – Xiaomi Hong Kong proudly presents three new smartphones to Hong Kong consumers – Xiaomi 11T, Xiaomi 11T Pro – all designed to inspire creativity among smartphone users – as well as the refreshed and stylish Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE.  These three new smartphones are now available at all Mi Home Stores, telecom service providers and retailers.

 

To highlight the innovative “cinemagic” filmmaking features with the revolutionize smartphone photography and videography in Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro, Xiaomi Hong Kong and Edko Films Ltd. have jointly launched an in-depth collaboration on the Hong Kong superstar biographical film “Anita”. Directed by “Cold War” movie series’ director Longmond Leung, “Anita” was selected as the closing film of the 26th Busan International Film Festival. The movie used special effects to reshape the society of Hong Kong in the 1980s and 1990s, and reproduces many glorious moments and classic scenes of music and film, Xiaomi 11T users can enjoy the movie trailers with the unique cinemagic features to experience an immersive and surprising quality “mi time” in the palms of hands.

Xiaomi 11T Pro: The Ultimate Flagship for Cinemagic Filmmaking and Phenomenal Performance

 

Xiaomi has achieved another milestone with the launch of the cinematic powerhouse Xiaomi 11T Pro –  Xiaomis first smartphone to launch globally with the company’s proprietary 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge technology. The industry-leading technology will enable a 100% charge in just 17 minutes*, giving creators more time to keep up with their creativity and minimize downtime by ensuring a full day use. This is achieved through innovative technologies such  as dual charge pumps, dual-cell battery structure, MTW, Graphene application on Li-ion battery and Mi-FC technology. The safety of the battery is guaranteed by a TÜV Rheinland Safe Fast-Charge System Certification, 34 charging and battery safety features, real-time temperature monitoring and other measures. All that while the flagship Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 mobile platform delivers the power needed to propel a plethora of AI features.

Not only does Xiaomi 11T Pro pack a lot of performance punch, but it also features a powerful triple camera set up with a pro-grade 108MP wide angle, 2x telemacro, and a 120° ultra-wide angle lens. On top of that, the smartphone boasts impressive computational filmography capabilities with one-click AI Cinema modes, 8K recording and HDR10+, allowing users to capture footage with the same smart ISO technology found in digital cameras.

A real Cinemagic powerhouse wouldnt be complete without a stunning, durable and responsive display. The DisplayMate A+ rated 6.67FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED flat display is equipped with TrueColor, Dolby Vision® and HDR10+. It showcases over 1 billion colors, boasts 1000 nits of peak brightness, offers up to 480Hz touch sampling rate and is shielded by the strongest Corning® Gorilla® glass to date – Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus™. The display also features a number of eye care functions to protect users from eye strain, such as True Display which automatically adjusts the color temperature according to the surrounding conditions as well as Reading Mode 3.0. Xiaomi 11T Pro further tops that up with Dolby Vision® as well as dedicated dual speakers with SOUND BY Harman Kardon.

Xiaomi 11T: The Cinemagic Powerhouse for Content Creation


Xiaomi 11T continues the mission to make Cinemagic available to everyone by offering features such as a high-resolution triple camera, along with a suite of AI-powered tools to boost your creativity and productivity.

Enjoy breathtaking shots with Xiaomi 11T triple camera featuring a 108MP high-resolution wide-angle, 120° ultra-wide angle, and 2x telemacro camera. The smartphone combines this with its one-click AI cinema modes to distill the tricks of professional cinematographers such as Time Freeze, Night Time-Lapse, Magic Zoom and other types of complicated shots into just a single click while the faintest of sounds is brought to life in cinematic fashion with Audio Zoom.

 

Xiaomi 11T 6.67120Hz flat AMOLED display equally delivers HDR10+ with stunning sharpness and crystal clarity, over 1 billion colors, a smorgasbord of eye care features and up to 480Hz touch sampling rate, ensuring that the slightest tap on the screen will allow users to capture the perfect shot even in a fleeting moment.

 

Whether youre shooting or editing your very own cinematic footage, Xiaomi 11T keeps up with you throughout your day thanks to a power-efficient MediaTek Dimensity 1200-Ultra chipset, a massive 5000mAh battery and 67W wired turbo charging that gets to 100% in only 36 minutes*.

 

The Xiaomi 11T Pro and Xiaomi 11T come in 3 stylish colors with a brushed finish including Meteorite Gray, Moonlight White, and Celestial Blue. The recommended retail price starts from HK$3,699 for Xiaomi 11T 8GB+256GB and HK$4,399 for Xiaomi 11T Pro 12GB+256GB.

 

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE: Flagship-level Performance Housed in a Thin, Lightweight Package

 

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE unveils a sleek yet striking aesthetic, packing all the perks into an ultra thin and lightweight body, measuring a mere 6.81mm and 158g**. The design is further accentuated by a razor-thin 1.88mm on both top and side bezels, as well as four choices of stylish color. While Truffle Black, Bubblegum Blue, and Peach Pink are making a return, Xiaomi is adding a brand new color – Snowflake White, matte and frosted white similar to freshly fallen snow.

 

Thanks to the 6.55″ AMOLED DotDisplay, 10-bit TrueColor support and Dolby Vision® , Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE offers truly stunning ultra vivid picture quality with vibrant colors, incredible brightness, contrast and amazing detail. Continuing the camera heritage of the Xiaomi 11 Family, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE delivers best-in-class shooting with a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, and a 5MP telemacro camera. Bundled with a toolbox of AI-powered features including One-click AI cinema, cinematic video filters, and a new Vlog mode.

 

Featuring the Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 778G 5G Mobile Platform, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE leverages the power of 5G*** to elevate your daily experience. With ultra-fast connection at your fingertips, you can stream HD videos or resource-heavy games without lag, and enjoy crystal-clear video calls. The device is also equipped with a 4,250mAh battery and 33W fast charging that powers up in no time.

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE comes in two variants, recommended retail price for 8GB+128GB at HK$2,799 and 8GB+256GB at HK$2,999.

* Data sourced from Xiaomi labs.

** Product weight, size and related specifications are theoretical values only. Actual measurements between individual products may vary. All specifications are subject to the actual product.

*** 5G connectivity may vary based on regional availability and local operator support.

About Xiaomi Corporation

Xiaomi Corporation was founded in April 2010 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 9, 2018 (1810.HK). Xiaomi is a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company with smartphones, smart hardware and Internet of Things (IoT) platform at its core.

With an equal emphasis on innovation and quality, Xiaomi continuously pursues high-quality user experience and operational efficiency. The company relentlessly builds amazing products with honest prices to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology.

As of the second quarter of 2021, Xiaomi is the No. 2 smartphone brand in the global smartphone market. The company has also established the worlds leading consumer AIoT (AI+IoT) platform, with over 374.5 million smart devices connected to its platform, excluding smartphones and laptops. Xiaomi products are present in more than 100 countries and regions around the world. In August 2021, the company made the Fortune Global 500 list for the third time, ranking 338th, up 84 places compared to 2020.

Xiaomi is a constituent of the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, Hang Seng TECH Index and Hang Seng China 50 Index.

For more information about Xiaomi as a company, please visit https://blog.mi.com/en/.

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Glow Like Wendy This October with POND’S on Lazada!

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach – 1 October 2021 – Global skincare brand POND’S partners with Southeast Asia’s leading e-commerce platform Lazada to launch their biggest regional beauty campaign of the year—POND’S x LazMall Glow Like Wendy Live Event on 7 October at 6pm featuring POND’S new brand ambassador Wendy from Red Velvet, one of the world’s most popular K-Pop groups.

Wendy is the face of POND’S for the first ever POND’S Bright Triple Glow Serum with Glutaboost-C that is 60x better than Vitamin C.  This latest breakthrough serum brightens, smoothens, and hydrates skin for a 3D Korean Glow. Packed with the brand’s 3 most potent skin perfecting ingredients including GlutaBoost-C, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid – the lightweight formula is proven to be effective yet gentle on skin and suitable for all skin types.  91% of testers* said their skin is visibly brighter after usage and Lazada shoppers are also giving raving reviews, with a rating of 4.9/5. What’s more – the total POND’S Bright range, consisting of facial foams, essence, and day creams, has also been infused with the power of serum.

 

The upcoming campaign will combine Wendy’s beauty and skincare expertise sharing with the rising popularity of live-streaming in these markets. The Glow like Wendy Live Event on LazLive on 7 October at 6pm will be a high production event, featuring an exclusive interview with the “Queen of K-pop”, where she will answer fan questions and share about her skincare routine, her secrets to achieving her signature glowing skin, and her experience in her first-ever solo brand partnership. Viewers stand a chance to win exclusive Wendy merchandise during the livestream by participating in games and Q&As!

 

In addition to exclusive Wendy interview content, the livestream will be packed with a fun-filled line up of activities featuring beauty influencer, Debbie Then, who will also share her expert beauty tips.

 

Fans can also look forward to Wendy bundles, pre-sales, vouchers, flash sales and up to 50% discount on all POND’S products.

 

The partnership with Lazada further cements POND’S goal to aggressively grow its e-commerce business and ramp up growth in Southeast Asia over the next five years. [1] The brand aims to leverage on consumer insights and e-commerce best practices to remain the one of the leading skincare brands in the region. POND’S Global Brand Vice President Rohit Bhasin shared that “Lazada is an excellent platform for this live event—they’ve grown to be an exciting beauty destination in Southeast Asia, and they’re constantly innovating for better experiences. We’re certain that our partnership will make way for pioneering more skincare initiatives in the region.”

 

“We are excited to partner with POND’S to bring consumers a unique LazMall shopping experience that guarantees 100% product quality and authenticity coupled by interactive LazLive content to truly engage customers. Through Lazada, we hope shoppers will not only enjoy exclusive promotions, but also have a chance to get to learn more about the brand’s story,” said Pierre Beckers, Regional LazMall FMCG Director, Lazada Group.

 

POND’S x LazMall Glow Like Wendy Live Event will be on 7 October at 6pm.

 

 

*Based on the Pond’s Serum Clinical Test, Self-assessment agreement score, SPRIM Medical, China, Dec 2020–Feb 2021

About POND’S

POND’S is a skin care brand that debuted in the U.S. in the 1800s. For over a century, the brand has transformed the beauty industry with iconic products like POND’S Cold Cream as well as pioneering skin care technologies like Vanishing Cream. The brand has always been about helping women look and feel beautiful with products that have been the beauty secret of women for generations.

Today, POND’S is one of the biggest global brands in the beauty industry, known for skin care favorites like POND’S Bright and POND’S Age Miracle. Backed by leading edge skin science of the POND’S Institute, their products go far beyond moisturizing – giving amazing holistic and youthful glow to skin.

About POND’S Bright Triple Glow Serum

New POND’s Bright Triple Glow Serum harnesses the triple power of potent skin-perfecting ingredients for a 3D Korean Glow. It brightens, smoothens, and hydrate skin with regular use. It has Glutaboost-C that is 60x better than Vitamin C to help brighten skin and fade dark spots. Niacinamide helps minimize the appearance of pores, and Hyaluronic acid deeply hydrates skin.

About Lazada Group

Founded in 2012, Lazada Group is the leading eCommerce platform in Southeast Asia. We are accelerating progress in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam through commerce and technology. With the largest logistics and payments networks in the region, Lazada is a part of our consumers’ daily lives in the region and we aim to serve 300 million shoppers by 2030. Since 2016, Lazada has been the Southeast Asia flagship platform of Alibaba Group powered by its world-class technology infrastructure.

#PONDS

Xayaboury Province to Build Haystack Museum

Haystack Festival in Phieng District, Xayaboury Province.
Haystack Festival in Phieng District, Xayaboury Province (Photo: Champa Meuanglao).

A haystack museum is to be constructed in Phieng District, Xayaboury Province, that will showcase the artistic talents of local people who build sculptures from rice straw.