Laos finished up with a 2-2 draw against rival Singapore at the SEA Games Group B U-23 match in Hanoi, Vietnam.
National Assembly Passes Resolution On Fuel Price Stabilization Measures
The National Assembly of Laos has passed a resolution to reduce the excise tax on fuels in order to attempt to avert a fuel crisis in the country.
Body Found Burned Inside Car in Vientiane Capital
The burned remains of an unidentified individual were found Saturday in the back of a vehicle in Pak Ngum District, Vientiane Capital.
Unprecedented Metaverse Mobile Game MetaCity M’s Second Wave of NFT Land Sales Announced Today

The Era of the Metaverse is Coming – Second Land Release, Land Investor Certificates Announced
The second wave of land NFT pre-sale will officially start at 12:00 PM (GMT +8) on May 10th. A total of 60,000 Planet Titan lots will be released worldwide. Land can be purchased for 0.17 WETH, or 499 USD if paying by credit card.

In “MetaCity M”, each game-owned land is divided into 5 parts. With 12,000 game-owned land, 60,000 Land Investor Certificate NFTs will be sold in blind boxes, for player investment opportunities. Players can purchase these NFTs for 0.04 WETH, or credit card for 99 USD (No gas fee). With a Land Investor Certificate NFT, players can earn in-game ‘Meta Coins’ by profiting from a portion of rent paid on game-retained land and it can also be transferred freely on secondary markets.
The most powerful NFT out, “E-FLASH NFT” features both a real and metaverse car.
In conjunction with the second wave of 60,000 land blind box sales, Gamamobi released a limited number of 20 “E-FLASH NFT”. All players who participate in the second wave of land purchases by picking up a land box will have a chance to win the “E-FLASH NFT”. Winners get to take home an E-FLASH metaverse electric car and a real-life Tesla Model 3.
Purchase land in the second wave to be join the whitelist of players due to receive limited-edition in-game model props
After purchasing land during the second wave of pre-sales, players have the opportunity to become the neighbor of MetaCity M global model. The best part is, by buying land in the second wave of MetaCity M’s land pre-sales, you will get a chance to receive two limited edition model themed items in two months! The purchase right of the limited-edition item ‘Global model’s Holographic Music Decoration’– and an exclusive ‘indoor poster’ will be given to players free by airdrop.
《MetaCity M》Website:https://metacitym.com/
《MetaCity M》NFT Land Sales:https://www.metacitym.com/landevent
《MetaCity M》Discord:https://discord.gg/JEFGR2FRt9
《MetaCity M》Twitter:https://twitter.com/MetaCity_M
《MetaCity M》Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mcm.gamamobi/
《MetaCity M》instagram:https://www.instagram.com/metacitym/
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‘Tailored for Your Smile’ — Colgate’s latest electric toothbrush launches first on Shopee
Colgate is meeting the oral care needs of Gen Z and Millennial consumers and offering exclusive deals with its Super Brand Day campaign on Shopee Mall
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 9 May 2022 – Colgate, the global leader in oral care, collaborates with Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, to launch their new electric toothbrush that is ‘Tailored for Your Smile’. The electric toothbrush was developed based on the brand’s research into category and cultural trends to create product innovations that suit the lifestyle of modern consumers. It is only available online and in five markets — Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines, and shoppers can look forward to special launch deals only on Colgate’s official store on Shopee Mall.

The new electric toothbrush lets users personalise their brushing experience with 10 levels of vibration intensities and 4 different cleaning modes — squeaky clean, sparkle, gum care and night spa. With a total of 33 combinations, users can customise their brushing experience for just what they need.
It comes packed with smart features that provide real-time “coaching” for the best brushing experience, including its smart pressure sensor to remind users to apply less pressure when brushing their teeth, a quad pacer that pulses when it is time to change the brushing area, and a built-in timer of two minutes for optimal efficiency.
Yves Briantais, Vice President Marketing, Asia Pacific, Colgate-Palmolive said: “We are extremely happy and excited to launch Colgate’s first smart electric toothbrush on Shopee to help people in Malaysia noticeably improve their oral health. With a large and fast-growing base of digital consumers in this region, we decided to adopt a digital-first approach aimed at reaching and serving them with an engaging and tailored online shopping experience. We hope to encourage consumers to upgrade from their trusty manual toothbrushes to one that can bring them a personalised brushing experience.”
Pavan Challa, Director, Regional Brand Partnerships, Shopee said, “In the past year, we are seeing more consumers shopping online for essential products, with 8 times more users shopping online at least once a month on Shopee Mall. We have been working with brands such as Colgate to expand our product variety to meet this increasing demand. With Oral Care as our fastest-growing subcategory, we are glad to be the exclusive e-commerce platform to bring Colgate’s innovative smart electric toothbrush to our shoppers. We will continue partnering with brands to offer shoppers access to greater convenience, variety and value all-year-round through Shopee Mall.”
Last year, Shopee and Colgate-Palmolive signed their first Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly drive e-commerce penetration for the Personal Care category on Shopee in the region. It marked a key milestone in deepening collaboration on multiple fronts to accelerate growth of Colgate-Palmolive’s digital commerce business across Southeast Asia and Taiwan by more than 20x by 2025. Oral Care is the fastest-growing subcategory on Shopee, driven by increasing consumer demand for trusted brands and innovative products.
Starting this year, Colgate-Palmolive became a strategic partner under Shopee’s Regional Champion Brands Programme[1], which will help to strengthen Colgate-Palmolive’s online presence and deliver more of their innovative and high-quality products to millions of households through Shopee’s extensive reach.
‘Tailored For Your Smile’ Super Brand Day on 12 May
During the campaign, Colgate will educate users about oral care routine and tips suited to Malaysians’ hectic lifestyle, on Shopee Live. Viewers will discover the unique features of Colgate’s latest electric toothbrush while having the chance to win exclusive 50% off no minimum spend vouchers capped at RM3 and even a unit of the new toothbrush itself. Check out the session on 12 May, 5pm on Shopee Live.
Also on 12 May, Colgate will roll out exclusive deals for its smartest electric toothbrush, providing shoppers with the best value and deals including:
- Colgate Electric Toothbrush Deals: Buy 1 Gift 4, Buy 1 Colgate Electric Toothbrush and get four gifts worth up to RM250
- Exclusive bundles for the Colgate Electric Toothbrush and Colgate Portable Water Flosser and enjoy 0% instalment for every purchase of Colgate Electric Toothbrush and Colgate Portable Water Flosser
- Spend, Tap, and stand a chance to Win prizes worth up to RM25,670 including a brand new iPad 10.2-inch 64GB
- Up To RM70 Off Voucher and 100% Coins Cashback Voucher
- Amazing free gifts with purchase, such as Samu Giken 2-in-1 Hotpot and Grill worth RM250, and Samu Giken Aroma Diffuser and Humidifier worth RM60.90
Find out more about the Colgate Tailored For Your Smile campaign at https://shopee.com.my/m/colgate-sbd-may12-preview.
Download the Shopee app for free on the App Store or Google Play Store.
[1] Regional Champion Brands Programme is an exclusive, by-invite only program open to top brand partners, aimed to better support brands in accelerating their growth on the regional and local levels.
About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, the Company sells its products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA Skin, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. The Company is recognized for its leadership and innovation in promoting environmental sustainability and community well-being, including its achievements in saving water, reducing waste, promoting recyclability and improving children’s oral health through its Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program, which has reached more than 1.3 billion children since 1991. For more information about Colgate’s global business and how the Company is building a future to smile about, visit www.colgatepalmolive.com.
About Shopee Mall
Shopee Mall is the region’s leading online mall offering one-stop access to a wide range of international and local brands and retailers. Shoppers can enjoy three guarantees delivered by Shopee Mall — 100% authentic products, free returns and free shipping. With always-on deals, entertainment and a robust loyalty programme, Shopee Mall offers an unparalleled online shopping experience and best value all year round. Shopee Premium was introduced in 2020 to add greater variety to Shopee Mall. Users can shop from a curated selection of premium fashion, beauty and lifestyle products from renowned luxury brands.
#Colgate-Palmolive #Shopee
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Covid and Conflict Complicate Fruit Supply Across Southeast Asia

China’s zero-Covid policy for imports has disrupted the Thai exportation of durian crops, while coffee farmers in Vietnam have resorted to growing avocados and durians due to the high cost of fertilizer amidst the conflict in Ukraine.
Laos Drops Testing For Vaccinated Tourists, Announces Full Reopening
Laos has announced a full reopening to tourism today that allows vaccinated arrivals to enter the country without any testing requirements.
Laos to Seek Oil From Russia
A notice issued by the Prime Minister’s Office yesterday directed relevant ministries to seek cheap oil from Russia.