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OmniMeat partners with 20 food service partners bringing Omnilicious dishes to over 150 outlets

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 6 October 2021 – OmniFoods, Asia’s leading plant-based meat brand, collaborates with 20 restaurant brands including renowned chains Au Bon Pain, Sizzler and more in this year’s Jae Festival, introducing their plant-based meat to crowd-favourite staples featuring Omni Luncheon and Omni Mince ranging from noodles to bagels in over 150 outlets across the city, bringing health and sustainability to the 9-day cleansing and beyond.

 

Joining them are well-loved restaurants including gourmet bakery cafe chain Au Bon Pain, grill aficionados Sizzler, the stylish Greyhound Cafe, authentic Mexican Sunrise Tacos, vegan maestro Veganerie, hip Thai restaurant EASY! Buddy, Lao Teng, Absolute Fitfood, Fitmeal Foods, IMPACT, @22 Restaurant, SC Park Hotel, Masu Maki & Sushi Bar, Origi, Bangkok City Diner, Passionfood BKK, Munch Box by Nidhi and Vistro. With over 150 outlets in the city and an extensive range of cuisines available, Omni dishes are just around the corner.

 

Curated from the award-winning plant-based meat Omni Mince and Omni Luncheon, the delectable new dishes include Omni Luncheon Bagel, Omni Laab Tod with Sticky Rice, Vegetarian Complicated Noodle, Chipotle Wonder Crunch, Omni Luncheon Pasta, Omni Luncheon Pad Kaprao and many more. Available throughout October, the plant-based delicacies are here to make this Jae Festival kinder and healthier.

 

Created in 2018, OmniMeat took Asia by storm with its tender, juicy texture, versatility and sustainability credentials. Available through supermarkets such as Tops, Foodland and Golden Place, OmniMeat’s three varieties allow chefs to curate an infinite variety of plant-based dishes and can be seasoned, steamed, pan- or deep-fried, stuffed or crumbled. Made using a proprietary blend of plant-based protein from non-GMO soy, peas, shiitake mushrooms and rice, OmniMeat’s products contain less saturated fat, less calories, and zero cholesterol compared to animal-based meat products.

 

About OmniFoods

Owned by Green Monday Holdings. OmniFoods’ range of alternative protein products includes the OmniMeat series, OmniSeafood series, and OmniEat series. With R&D in Canada and distribution network in over 20 markets, OmniFoods is partner to many of the world’s top restaurants and retail chains including Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, Starbucks, McDonald’s Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific Airlines, Disneyland Hotel, Four Seasons Hotels, Conrad Hotels, Grand Hyatt Hotels, and Pizza Express.

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Remote Learning Difficulty Leads to Push for Vaccination of Children

Children in Laos use remote learning systems
Children in Laos use remote learning systems.

A push for the vaccination of children in Laos is gaining momentum after inaccessible remote and online learning systems have kept children out of schools for almost a year.

VinFast & Europe’s AUTOBEST enter new strategic partnership

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 6 October 2021 – On Oct 1st 2021, VinFast Trading And Service Limited Liability Company and Europe’s oldest automobile rating organization – AUTOBEST – officially announced a strategic partnership agreement, demonstrating their mutual commitment to accelerating the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) cars to environmentally friendly electric vehicles in the European market.

VF e36 – VinFast’s electric SUV to be launched globally in 2022

AUTOBEST is an organization representing European consumsers’ voices in the automotive field, capable of assisting VinFast in identifying customer needs and behavior in the local market. By entering the strategic partnership with VinFast, AUTOBEST will receive extended support to carry out its mission of transitioning from traditional ICE cars to electric vehicles, pushing forward the clean energy and sustainable mobility trend in Europe.

For VinFast, the partnership with AUTOBEST affirms that Europe is one of the key markets in the company’s global expansion strategy and that VinFast EV models can totally satisfy the standards in the world’s most demanding automobile market. Cooperating with AUTOBEST will also allow VinFast more opportunities to participate in the organization’s events and agendas, thereby rapidly promoting its presence in Europe.

AUTOBEST Chairman Dan Vardie said: “We are amazed at the development of VinFast since its debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. In its return to Europe, VinFast has shown its vision, and clear strategy with a mission to promote smart electric car models in one of the most advanced markets in the world. We appreciate VinFast’s approach when focusing on developing smart electric vehicles and expect VinFast to move deeper into the European market very soon.”


“With a strategy to develop a global smart electric car brand, VinFast always chooses to cooperate and connect with the world’s leading organizations.” – stated Tran Thi Hong Bich – CEO of VinFast Europe. “The strategic partnership with AUTOBEST is one of the first steps in VinFast’s strategy of international cooperation and global expertise sharing. We are committed to providing smart electric cars with trendy and classy designs, in line with the development trends in the European and global markets.”


In 2018, VinFast first attended the prestigious Paris Motor Show and received the “A Star is Born” award from AUTOBEST. VinFast is the first winner of this award category, which is dedicated to newly established brands with impressive achievements in the automotive industry. After more than 2 years, VinFast has become one of the top automobile manufacturers in Vietnam, leading in all of its participating segments. This is a solid foundation for growing into a global smart electric car company.

On March 24th 2021, VinFast officially received pre-orders for VF e34 – the very first smart electric car model in the Vietnamese market, with an outstanding battery subscription policy. Nearly 4,000 pre-orders for VF e34 had been placed within the first 12 hours. As scheduled, VinFast will officially launch its next smart electric vehicles in global markets including the US, Canada, Germany, France, and the Netherlands in 2022.

VinFast’s strategic partnership with AUTOBEST and participation in sustainable development projects reaffirm its consistent and well-thought-out strategy to connect with the most prestigious global organisations and to jointly build a greener, smarter and more sustainable world./.

About AUTOBEST

AUTOBEST is a leading European motoring media organization – representing 32 European countries. Founded in 2000, AUTOBEST has continuously created new trends and compelling movements in the industry. It is considered an organization that represents the views of Europeans in the automotive field, and influences 91% of vehicle purchases in Europe. In recent years, AUTOBEST has also been a pioneer in promoting the future of the electric vehicle industry, positioning and leading sustainable development trends.

#AUTOBEST

About VinFast

VinFast is a member of Vingroup – the largest private conglomerate in Vietnam. VinFast is Vietnam’s leading manufacturer of premium automobiles and the first Vietnamese automotive brand to launch in global markets. Established in 2017, VinFast’s state-of-the-art, 90% automated manufacturing complex in northern Vietnam is one of the largest in Southeast Asia. Designed to be one of the world’s leading smart electric mobility companies, VinFast currently produces several models of electric scooters and buses in Vietnam, and will launch three new electric SUVs – VF e34, VF e35 and VF e36 respectively of C, D and E classes – in Vietnam, North America and Europe in 2021 and 2022.

#VinFast

Forest Academy launches NLP skills corporate training courses in October this year

The incorporation of communication skills courses, sales skills courses, and Integrative Body-Mind training courses, to enhance corporate innovative thinking, to the training of corporate management elites

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 October 2021 – Forest Academy launches NLP skills Corporate training courses, incorporating Communication skills courses, Sales skills courses, and Integrative Body-Mind Training, to enhance innovative corporate thinking to the training of corporate management elites.

Corporate training NLP courses combine various Communication skills training, such as Speaking skills courses, Team Building activities, and Integrative Body-Mind Training, to improve the efficiency of work teams and their employees.

 

Forest Academy believes that NLP skills play vital roles in the building of clear communication skills. Moreover, team-building activities and speaking skills training would improve interpersonal relationships.

 

Furthermore, Integrative Body-Mind Training and relaxation workshops can help employees to improve their mental health, helping employees to quickly get rid of bad habits and negative emotions by enhancing positivity through stress reduction methods. As a result, this would increase work efficiency and job satisfaction.

 

NLP skills are powerful corporate training tools that are advantageous for improving personal performance in many business-related fields. For instance, many NLP techniques are the basis of persuasive and successful corporate sales techniques negotiations. The NLP sales skills course aims to unleash personal potential and improve performance.

 

As the performance of each employee is the core of corporate productivity and success, appropriate applications of NLP skills can increase one’s confidence and morale. This would improve team performance and productivity, thereby increasing customer satisfaction. To enhance corporate competitiveness and team-building spirit, one can also participate in corporate social responsibility activities, as part of the CSR activity plan.

 

NLP Integrative Body-Mind Training and cognitive hypnotherapy courses are designed for employees and entrepreneurs to help them achieve their goals by eliminating their psychological barriers (such as the fear of failure). These barriers often prevent one from maximizing their abilities outside of their usual comfort zone.

 

By improving one’s confidence in overcoming the usual limitations, practicing NLP skills can help one to form a psychological “safety net”, which would enable effective performance outside of one’s comfort zone, thereby achieving results that are beyond what was initially believed to be possible.

 

To increase positivity, one can also participate in the NLP dream interpretation and hypnosis courses, or partake in the stress reduction workshop, such as the tuning fork therapy and the harmony pastel courses to promote self-healing.

 

In addition to promoting corporate training NLP courses, Forest Academy also provides various on-campus courses, such as child communication skills and child psychology courses, Master of Ceremonies Training Course, interview skills courses, and DJ courses. Moreover, Forest Academy’s youth career planning programs are available for students preparing to enter the workforce.  For example, the Interview training program can improve their interview skills before entering the workplace.

 

In addition, Forest Academy provides a variety of STEM education and STEM competitions, such as STEAM laboratory courses, scientific design courses, ecological education, Marine Ecology education, STEM activities, VR courses, nature education, outdoor education, Marine education, and STEM interest classes (includes topics of marine conservation and natural ecology). These STEM courses aim to promote understanding of the latest digital and STEM technologies, thereby strengthening corporate skills and enhancing market competitiveness.

 

#ForestAcademy

 

Cases of Covid-19 Rise in Luang Prabang Province

Covid-19 Update

Laos has recorded 484 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with high numbers in Luang Prabang Province.

Three Men Arrested in Massive Luang Prabang Drug Haul

Three men arrested in luang prabang drug haul
Some 3.4 million methamphetamine tablets were recovered by police.

Three men have been arrested in Luang Prabang Province after authorities seized more than three million methamphetamine tablets.

GEODIS to Open New Multi-User Facility in Luhari to Seize Strong Growth Opportunities in India’s Retail Supply Chain

The facility extends GEODIS’ contract logistics capabilities in India to support the e-commerce boom with advanced warehousing solutions for retailers

NEW DELHI, INDIA – Media OutReach – 6 October 2021 – GEODIS, a global leading transport and logistics services provider, today announced the upcoming launch of a new multi-user facility at the LOGOS Logistics Estate in Luhari, 60 kilometres north of Delhi.  This will support the rapidly growing needs of GEODIS clients within the retail sector. Developed by LOGOS, one of Asia Pacific’s top logistics property groups, the new purpose-built facility offers both a modern infrastructure and an extensive space that allows GEODIS to fully optimize its contract logistics offerings to the Indian market which is currently experiencing unprecedented demand.

GEODIS to Open New Multi-User Facility in Luhari to Seize Strong Growth Opportunities in India’s Retail Supply Chain

 

The shift towards online shopping and omnichannel platforms, accelerated by the pandemic, has compelled retailers to seek logistics operators who can provide the sheer capacity to manage large merchandise inventory, along with the necessary tools to ensure both real-time and end-to-end visibility. The 26,654 sqm warehouse will have a state-of-the-art storage system consisting of both selective and very narrow aisle (VNA) pallet racks.  Equipped in this way, the new facility addresses retailers’ concerns regarding space availability and packing efficiency to ramp up order processing procedures.

The LOGOS Luhari Logistics Estate is strategically located within close proximity to other large industrial clusters, including Bawal, Bhiwadi, and Dharuhera, as well as the central business districts of Gurugram and Delhi, the International Airport and National Highway 48.  The location is a prime spot for manufacturers and retailers alike, who wish to strengthen their presence in New Delhi and Northern India. With these strong networks in place, GEODIS’ customers can look forward to faster and more reliable delivery options when the facility officially opens in March 2022.

 

“The new facility in the LOGOS Luhari Logistics Estate ushers in a new era for GEODIS’ contract logistics capabilities and reinforces the company’s commitment to being a strategic growth partner for our retail and e-commerce customers,” said Lakshmanan Venkateswaran, Sub-Regional Managing Director, South Asia, GEODIS. “We look forward to unveiling the facility and its potential to strengthen both our own and our partners’ presence in an industry that is currently undergoing a great deal of change.”

 

CEO of LOGOS’ India business, Mehul Shah, added: “This is our first partnership with GEODIS and we are pleased to be working with them to deliver their state-of-the-art facility at Luhari. LOGOS is committed to establishing a new benchmark of high quality and sustainable logistics warehousing in India to support the critical infrastructure services needed and our work with GEODIS is another step in achieving this. We look forward to supporting GEODIS’s real estate needs throughout India and Asia.”

 

The Luhari Estate will incorporate market leading sustainability and environmental initiatives including 20 acres of Miyawaki Forest Plantation, solar power generation and distribution for warehouse and common infrastructure energy provision in line with both partners’ commitments to care for the environment. State of the art monitoring to measure warehousing air circulation, temperature, energy and water usage will also be employed within the Estate in conjunction with heat mapping on the movement of trucks and people throughout the property.  Such operational control will also influence the future design requirements of logistics estates. 

GEODIS – www.geodis.com

GEODIS is a global leading transport and logistics services provider 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, translates in top business rankings, #1 in France and #7 worldwide. In 2020, GEODIS accounted for over 41,000 employees globally and generated €8.4 billion in sales.

#GEODIS

Citibank Announces 2021 Citi Tax Season Loan Annualized Percentage Rate as low as 1.38%

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 October 2021 – Citibank announces the launch of 2021 Citi Tax Season Loan, available for same day approval and same day loan disbursement1. Selected customers can enjoy Annualized Percentage Rate (“APR”) as low as 1.38%2. Upon successful application of 2021 Citi Tax Season Loan during promotion period, customers can enjoy up to HK$4,000 cash coupon reward3.

Features of Citi Tax Season Loan

  • Same day approval and same day loan disbursement1
  • APR as low as 1.38%2
  • Loan amount up to HK$2,000,000 or 12 times of monthly salary, whichever is lower
  • Repayment term up to 60 months4
  • Enjoy up to HK4,000 cash coupon reward
  • HK$0 handling fee

Selected customers who successfully apply for the Citi Tax Season Loan from today to December 31, 2021 and draw down a specific loan amount with a repayment term of 12 months or above on or before January 14, 2022 can enjoy up to HK$4,000 cash coupon reward3. The higher the loan amount, the more cash coupon rewards there will be. Please refer to the table below for details:

 

Loan Amount (HK$)

Repayment Term

Cash Coupon Reward (HK$)

Citigold Private Client (CPC)/ Citigold / Citi ULTIMA cardholders5

Citi Priority Customers5

Other customers

$1,000,000

or above

More than 24 months

$4,000

$3,000

$2,000

12 to 24 months

$2,000

$1,500

$1,000

$500,000

to $999,999

More than 24 months

$3,000

$2,000

$1,500

12 to 24 months

$1,500

$1,000

$800

$200,000

to $499,999

More than 24 months

$2,000

$1,500

$800

12 to 24 months

$1,000

$800

$500

 

Terms and conditions apply. Please visit www.citibank.com.hk/taxloan, Citi Mobile® App, Citibank branches or call 2963 6413 to apply.

 

To borrow or not to borrow? Borrow only if you can repay!

 

1.     Same day approval and same day loan disbursement is only applicable to selected customers who successfully submit the required documents together with a filled in application form before 10am of that working day (Monday to Friday). Actual approval and loan disbursement time may differ based on the information provided.

2.     The Annualized Percentage Rate (“APR”) of as low as 1.38% is calculated based on the monthly flat rate 0.062% with loan amount of HK$1,500,000 and repayment tenor of 12 months. APR is calculated based on the guidelines as set out in the Code of Banking Practice and rounded up to the nearest two decimal places. Interest is calculated on the basis of 365 days per year. The actual APR applicable may differ, which is to be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with customer’s profile. An APR is a reference rate which includes the basic interest rate and other fees and charges of a product expressed as an annualized rate.

3.     Only applicable to customers who do not hold any Personal Loan account offered by Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited at the time of application.

4.     Citi Tax Season Loan’s repayment term is from 6 to 60 months.

5.     The Offer for Citigold Private Client/ Citigold Client / Citi Priority Client or Citi ULTIMA cardholder is only applicable to the applicant who fulfill the following requirement from the date of application to the issue date of redemption letter (both dates inclusive):

– Citigold Private Client should maintain the account balance at HK$8,000,000 or above, Citigold Client should maintain the account balance at HK$1,500,000 or above, Citi Priority Client should maintain the account balance at HK$500,000 or above and Citi ULTIMA cardholder needs to hold the Citi ULTIMA card.

#Citibank