AFP – Viral images of an elephant trying for hours to save her calf after it was hit by a truck in Malaysia have prompted calls for dedicated wildlife crossings in the animal-rich country.
Lenovo AI Now Revolutionizes Learning and Teaching Experience at Hong Kong School, Ignites Education Landscape Transformation
Chong Gene Hang College implements Lenovo’s on-premises AI solution to create a whole new learning and teaching experiences, setting new standards for AI integration in Hong Kong’s education sector
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – Lenovo today announced the successful deployment of its on-device large language model (LLM) solution, Lenovo AI Now, at Chong Gene Hang College in Hong Kong. It represents a significant milestone in the modernization of education in Hong Kong and the region, allowing students to access personalized learning resources generated from their own curriculum materials, and enabling teachers to focus on enhancing teaching experience through easing their administrative workload.

“Lenovo AI Now is fundamentally changing how we approach education technology,” said Serena Cheung, General Manager, Lenovo Hong Kong and Macau. “Unlike generic AI platforms that rely on internet-sourced information, our on-device solution ensures students access only verified, curriculum-aligned content. Streamlining the operational work allows teachers to focus more on enhancing their lessons and engaging with students. Schools can implement the system in minutes rather than months, making advanced AI accessible to educational institutions of all sizes.”
Facilitating Students in Self-Studying
With Lenovo AI Now, Chong Gene Hang College allows students to instantly build a knowledge base using its existing digital resources, including textbooks, syllabus materials, notes, and past examination papers from the last three years. By leveraging this data, Lenovo AI Now delivers several key advantages for students:
- By using the materials aligning school’s teaching strategy and policy, the application eliminates concerns about inaccurate information and saving time from fact check.
- The application can accelerate learning path in self-study or self-reflection by generating key points, questions and answers analysis, customized exercises based on past papers and previous teaching materials
Lenovo AI Now’s personalized approach to facilitating self-paced learning for students also improves students’ independent learning ability.
Streamlining Teachers’ Work to Enhance Teaching Experience
For teachers, the application can reduce administrative work from them on managing on-going announcement, guidelines and changes from government. It allows school to quickly react and to stay close communications with students and their parents. As a results, teachers can focus more on “education” including enhancing course design, broadening the students’ knowledge through in-depth academic discussion, which is more than “teaching”.
During the trial period, several dozen students and teachers are using the solution, and they generally find the platform easy to navigate. Teachers reported a 40% reduction in time spent on supporting and individual tutoring, as students have more source to get assistance in learning. This self-directed approach motivates students to learn and they even requesting more supplementary materials, resulting in improved learning efficiency.
This ease of use has significantly boosted student engagement and interest in learning while enhancing teaching convenience. Many students have shared that the Lenovo AI Now platform has transformed their learning especially in exam preparation. They appreciate the ability to generate practice questions on topics they find challenging, receive immediate feedback, and focus their study time more effectively. It feels like having a personal tutor available whenever they need assistance.
“This collaboration with Lenovo represents a significant advancement in our digital transformation journey,” said Jimmy Chan, Vice-Principal, Chong Gene Hang College. “By implementing AI Now across select subjects, we’re providing our students with tools that not only enhance their learning experience but also prepare them for a future where AI literacy will be essential. This demonstrates our commitment to educational innovation.”
Chong Gene Hang College is currently utilizing Lenovo AI Now for English, Mathematics, and Science, while establishing a dedicated AI-powered self-study facility. This initiative sets a new benchmark for educational technology integration in Hong Kong schools. In the future, the school plans to explore using AI Now to develop personalized teaching plans for individual students by analyzing their school reports, attendance, and extracurricular activities. To ensure the security of personal information, a highly secure platform will be essential for this implementation, making a local LLM like AI Now crucial.
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a US$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our
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Innolux and CarUX at Display Week 2025: Driving the Smart City Era and Expanding Next-Gen Cockpit Solutions
Showcasing AI-Driven, Customized Innovations for Smart Public Services with Industry-Leading Integrated Cockpit Displays
ZHUNAN, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – Zhunan, Taiwan-MediaOutReach Newswire-May 13, 2025- Innolux and CarUX will showcase groundbreaking display technologies at SID Display Week 2025 in San Jose, USA. The exhibition highlights their advancements in MicroLED, MiniLED, and AI-driven solutions, targeting smart city applications and next-generation automotive cockpits. These innovations underscore Innolux’s transforming digital life and enhancing user experiences across diverse sectors, from public displays to intelligent vehicles.

Innolux introduces a new era of MicroLED applications, unveiling the world’s first “Color-Conversion Free-Tiling Seamless AM-MicroLED Mirror Display” and “High-PPI AM-MicroLED Mirror Display.” These products boast a wide color gamut (NTSC 115%), high reflectivity (86%), and low power consumption, enabling customizable, seamless tiling for smart cockpits, retail, and entertainment. Additionally, Innolux’s “101″ Color-Conversion-Based AM-MicroLED Free Tiling Display” further demonstrates its technical prowess, featuring P0.5mm high-definition imagery, seamless tiling, and high color saturation, suitable for large venues and immersive displays.
In the realm of AI, Innolux’s “85″ 4K AI Interactive InnoGallery” redefines art and interaction. Equipped with anti-glare and anti-reflective technology, it delivers a paper-like viewing experience, enabling dynamic digital art creation via voice commands. This solution targets smart city applications like digital museums and therapeutic environments. Innolux also presents the “MicroLED Floating Jewelry Box,” leveraging contactless gesture sensing and high-brightness MicroLED (>1,500 nits) to offer lifelike visuals for high-end retail and museum exhibits.
CarUX, focusing on automotive displays, unveils the industry’s only “9.6″ Micro-LED AR Windshield Reflective Solution” (WRS). This high-brightness, low-energy MicroLED module projects critical driving information onto the windshield using 3D imaging and image correction, enhancing safety by allowing drivers to keep their eyes on the road. The projection extends to the co-pilot’s view with customizable display options. CarUX also introduces the “InvisiView-Transparent Leather” solution, blending MiniLED backlight with leather for hidden displays, and the “InvisiView-55″ LID with Carbon Fiber Texture,” which conceals screens behind decorative panels to elevate cabin aesthetics.
Safety and convenience are further enhanced with CarUX’s “Smart Privacy 12.3″ Display,” which toggles between private and sharing modes to minimize driver distractions, and the “Camera Behind Display” (CBD), which integrates a driving monitoring system (DMS) with AI to monitor driver behavior. Additionally, CarUX and Innolux collaborate on the third-generation “34″ Active MiniLED Backlight Automotive Display,” featuring a slim profile, high color saturation (NTSC 115%), and chip-scale packaged LEDs, offering Tier 1 manufacturers a comprehensive smart cockpit solution.
Innolux’s “High PPI AM-MicroLED Display” addresses automotive needs with high brightness, ultra-high contrast, and durability, ensuring visibility in challenging conditions like sunlight or snow. Its pliable, rollable design enhances in-car entertainment and communication, creating safer and more convenient driving environments. These advancements position Innolux and CarUX as leaders in integrating display technology with AI, safety, and aesthetic innovation, driving the future of smart cities and intelligent mobility.
The showcase at Display Week 2025 reflects Innolux’s vertically integrated capabilities and CarUX’s focus on automotive excellence, offering scalable, customizable solutions for global markets. From smart retail to autonomous driving, their technologies promise to redefine user interaction and elevate digital experiences.
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Information on Innolux’s participation in SID Display Week 2025
Date: May 13 (Tuesday) to May 15 (Thursday), 2025
Time:
May 13, from 10:30 to 18:30
May 14, from 09:00 to 17:00
May 15, from 09:00 to 14:00
Exhibition Location: San Jose McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, California, USA
Booth Number: 828
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About Innolux Corporation
Innolux Corporation is a world leading TFT-LCD and large size glass solution provider. The Company implements the core business philosophy of “More than Panel”, restructuring the business units into two domains, Display and Non-display. Display domain focuses on vertically integrated display applications, technological efficiency improvements, and operational synergies. Non-display domain extends to automotive, medical, Fan-Out Panel-Level Packaging and other fields, and provides customers with comprehensive solutions. Innolux has thirteen front-end fabs (including advanced packaging) located in Jhunan and Tainan in Taiwan, along with assembly facilities in China, including in Shanghai, Ningbo, and Foshan. Innolux Corporation (3481 TT) is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE). The company’s 2024 consolidated revenue reached NT$ 216.5 billion. For more information, please visit www.innolux.com
About CarUX
CarUX, a subsidiary of Innolux, is a global leading company for smart cockpit display and vision solutions, with high-end, immersive interfaces as well as enhancing user experience, quality, and efficiency by driving seamless integration capability and innovative technology. Combining with her 5i strategy, CarUX actively invests resources to develop display-centric technologies, which enables the products perfectly blended in the interior and exterior design of a car and create the differentiation for car brands.
WRISE Hong Kong Announces Senior Management Appointment & Role Expansion to Reinforce Sustainable Growth & Operational Alignment

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – WRISE Hong Kong today announced the appointment of Mr. Joe C. Lee as Non-Executive Director of WRISE Prestige Hong Kong, effective immediately. With his distinguished entrepreneurial background and extensive expertise in technology and business innovation, Mr. Lee will bring invaluable strategic insights to further strengthen WRISE Prestige’s growing wealth management business for the high-net-worth individuals.
Mr. Lee is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and innovator, recognised for his contributions to the technology and startup ecosystem. He was awarded the InnoStars Award 2018 in acknowledgment of his pioneering work in the industry. As the Co-Founder of Kuaidi Dache (now known as Didi Chuxing), he played a pivotal role in revolutionising China’s mobility sector.
In his new role, Mr. Lee will offer independent strategic counsel across core areas such as business growth, innovation strategy, corporate governance, and risk management. He will also contribute to the refinement of clients product-client mix and play an advisory role in key business milestones.
“I am thrilled to join WRISE Prestige Hong Kong at such an exciting time in its growth journey” said Joe Lee, “WRISE has established itself as a forward-thinking leader in wealth management, and I look forward to contributing my experience in technology and business innovation to help shape its future strategy. Together, we will explore new opportunities to enhance client experiences through digital transformation and innovative solutions.”
Beyond his success in ride-hailing, Mr. Lee serves as Chairman of Renhe Holdings Limited, Chairman of Klover Insurtech, and plays as advisor to many Venture-Backed Startups, where he has been instrumental in nurturing high-potential ventures. His extensive background spans AI, platform design, venture incubation, and cross-border innovation ecosystems – making him a unique bridge between technology disruption and institutional growth for WRISE Prestige Hong Kong.
Derrick Tan, Executive Chairman, WRISE Group, said ” We are honored to welcome Joe Lee to WRISE Prestige Hong Kong. His exceptional entrepreneurial journey and strategic vision align perfectly with our mission to redefine wealth management through innovation. His insights will be invaluable as we continue to expand our offerings and elevate our client experience in Hong Kong and beyond.”
Additionally, WRISE Group announced expanded leadership roles for two senior executives, effective immediately. Mr. Stephen Yan, formerly Chairman of WRISE Prestige Hong Kong, has been appointed Executive Vice Chairman of WRISE Group. In his new role, Stephen will work closely with Derrick Tan to shape and execute the Group’s strategic vision across its global offices. Dr. Jowin Fung, previously Vice Chairman of WRISE Prestige Hong Kong, will assume the role of Vice Chairman of WRISE Hong Kong. He will oversee the WRISE Private and Prestige business in Hong Kong, driving business development and client engagement in one of the Group’s key markets.
These leadership appointments underscore WRISE Group’s commitment to strengthening its executive team, enhancing operational alignment, and positioning the firm for long-term sustainable growth.
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About WRISE
WRISE is one of Asia’s fastest-growing financial firms, driven by strategic acquisitions of companies with deep expertise and solid foundations. With a strong presence across key financial hubs including Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Tokyo, WRISE is home to one of the largest network of independent qualified advisors.
With over 400 employees located globally, supported by an ecosystem of over 200 financial intermediaries and access to eight booking centres worldwide, WRISE ensures unparalleled service and expertise in navigating today’s financial landscape.
WRISE Group of companies include WRISE Wealth Management (Singapore), WRISE Wealth Management (Hong Kong), WRISE Wealth Management Middle East Ltd (DIFC, regulated by the DFSA), WRISE Prestige Securities (Hong Kong), WRISE Prestige Asset Management (Hong Kong), WRISE Financial Services (Hong Kong), WRISE Capital (Hong Kong) and affiliated companies WeWrise Services.
Lao-American Couple Builds School in Northern Laos, Falls Short on Final Funding
The Lao Legends charity concert, held in Irving, Texas in 2024, served as a central fundraising event aimed at improving education infrastructure in Phongsaly, a province in northern Laos.
Spearheaded by Dallas resident Toni Plascencia, the concert brought attention to the challenges faced by children of the Akha tribe and raised funds to support ongoing development efforts.
The event succeeded in generating enough donations to complete the construction of a much-needed school building in the mountainous region. However, organizers reported that the campaign fell just short of its overall goal, leaving the school without adequate furnishings and funds to hire teachers.
Despite this setback, the event marked a significant step forward in improving access to education in the area.

Toni and her husband, Mario Plascencia, have remained actively involved in supporting the community beyond the concert. Following the event, the couple continued their commitment by organizing visits to Phongsaly and personally sponsoring children and families to help them stay in school.
Their efforts have expanded across Southeast Asia, where they’ve led charitable expeditions during key cultural celebrations such as Pi Mai Lao.
With logistical support from the Thailand Embassy’s Tourism Bureau, their work has extended into rural areas of Thailand and Laos, focusing on empowering local schools, women’s groups, and children.
To date, the couple, along with support from donors, friends, and family, has helped raise over LAK 1.7 billion (about USD 78,955) for regional initiatives.
The Plascencias are planning future projects, including participation in the Nepal Sanctuary School Trip Trek in Spring 2026, which will combine volunteerism with guided treks through the Himalayas.
For more information about the Lao Legends concert campaign or future charitable initiatives, inquiries can be directed to: info@nepalsanctuarytreks.com
InvestHK promotes Hong Kong as Asia’s business launchpad in Istanbul

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the Hong Kong government’s investment promotion arm, announced today (12 May 2025) that Ms Alpha Lau, Director-General of Investment Promotion at InvestHK, started her visit in Istanbul, Türkiye, to strengthen economic ties and promote Hong Kong as the ideal gateway for Turkish businesses to expand into Mainland China and Asia.
During her visit, Ms Lau engaged with Turkish media, emphasising the significant advantages and opportunities for companies to set up or expand in Hong Kong. She also met with representatives from local Chamber of Commerce and businesses eager to set up operations in Hong Kong, facilitating their expansion and success across the Asia-Pacific region.
Shared Gateway Roles in the Belt and Road Initiative
Türkiye and Hong Kong are strategic gateways in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Türkiye connects Europe and Asia, while Hong Kong bridges Mainland China and the global market. As natural partners, Türkiye’s active participation in the BRI compliments Hong Kong’s role as a super-connector for capital, talent, and services, creating significant opportunities for collaboration.
Hong Kong: Asia’s Premier Business Launchpad
Hong Kong offers Turkish businesses unmatched access to Mainland China and the Asia-Pacific through initiatives like Greater Bay Area and its Free Trade Agreement with ASEAN. Its business-friendly environment, characterised by a low and simple tax regime, a common law system, and free capital flow, makes it an ideal platform for international growth.
Strengthened Hong Kong–Türkiye Economic Ties
The Hong Kong–Türkiye comprehensive avoidance of double taxation agreement (CDTA), signed in 2024, enhances tax certainty and facilitates cross-border transactions. In 2024, Türkiye was Hong Kong’s 30th largest trading partner in merchandise trade in the world and in the same year, Türkiye ranked 40th among Hong Kong’s domestic export markets.
Since November 2023, Türkiye’s inclusion in Hong Kong’s Dedicated Fund on Branding, Upgrading and Domestic Sales (BUD Fund) supported Hong Kong companies expanding into the Turkish market.
Additionally, InvestHK opened a new consultant office in Izmir, Türkiye’s third-largest city, in early 2025, working together with its consultant based in Istanbul to reinforce the department’s commitment to promoting Hong Kong’s opportunities for Turkish corporates.
Hong Kong’s Investment Environment
Hong Kong is considered to be one of the most liberal and easiest places to do business in the world, as reflected in many renowned international rankings. To name just a few, the Business Ready 2024 Report published by the World Bank Group has ranked Hong Kong the first in “International Trade”; Hong Kong also ranked as the world’s freest economy in the “Economic Freedom of the World: 2024 Annual Report” by the Fraser Institute and the 5th most competitive economy in the “World Competitiveness Yearbook 2024” by the International Institute for Management Development; and according to the “World Investment Report 2024” released by the United Nations Trade and Development in June 2024, Hong Kong was the 4th largest recipient of FDI inflow in 2023 globally.
Invitation to Turkish Enterprises
Ms Lau invited Turkish companies in technology, manufacturing, logistics, and consumer goods to establish a regional base in Hong Kong or channel investments through the city to access Mainland China, ASEAN, and Asia-Pacific markets. Hong Kong’s deep financial markets, international talent pool, and Asia-wide connectivity empowered businesses to innovate and grow with confidence.
Recent successes included Turkish Cargo, which capitalised on supply chain demands to expand its market share, and a Turkish creative advertising agency that built a stronghold in Hong Kong.
Ms Lau said, “Turkey, situated at the strategic junction of Europe and Asia, plays a pivotal role in the Belt and Road Initiative. With its robust industrial base and regional connectivity, Turkey serves as a key partner for international trade and investment. Hong Kong, as a leading global financial and logistics hub, offers Turkish enterprises a trusted platform to access Mainland China and the wider Asia-Pacific market. We see immense potential for collaboration in areas such as advanced manufacturing, green development, logistics, and innovation. We sincerely welcome Turkish investors to leverage Hong Kong’s unique advantages as a springboard for regional and global growth.”
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Prudential Singapore sweeps global MDRT Culture of Excellence Awards with 13 agency leaders earning the prestigious distinction
Prudential’s in-house MDRT programme fosters a culture of knowledge sharing and mentorship and is the engine behind the company’s consistently strong number of MDRT recipients
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – Prudential Singapore (“Prudential”) has set a new benchmark in the financial services industry, with 13 of its agency leaders receiving the 2025 Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Culture of Excellence (COE) Awards, out of a global pool of 33 winners. With more than a third of the award recipients, Prudential topped the table with the highest number of MDRT COE winners this year.
Recognised as a global premier association, MDRT members exemplify international standards of excellence in the life insurance and financial services industry. The MDRT COE Awards celebrate the global standard of financial services leadership and honour agency leaders who produce the best results across six criteria[1] or areas of agency management: production, retention, recruitment, persistency, whole person, and MDRT/MDRT Academy membership.
Prudential offers its financial representatives a strong in-house MDRT support programme that nurtures qualifiers through mentorship programmes, study groups, and participation in regional and industry-led MDRT events.
Mr Rom Lee, Chief Agency Officer, Prudential Singapore, said: “We are pleased to celebrate our largest ever cohort of MDRT Culture of Excellence Awards winners. This speaks to Prudential Singapore’s strong MDRT culture of sharing, where agency leaders engage in a collaborative exchange of their professional journeys and knowledge with others from across our wider agency force. We believe that through such sharing, we can together drive overall company growth and improved customer experiences.
“I would also like to commend the dedication and hard work of our 13 MDRT COE agency leaders who set the bar high. They lead by example whether it’s by training their teams, giving back to our wider agency force through sharing of knowledge or contributing to our wider society through community engagement. With their strong leadership, our financial representatives will continue to provide the highest level of service and support to our customers.”
Five Prudential agency leaders hit a milestone by winning the award for three consecutive years. Among them is Mr Bryan Phang, Financial Services Director, Prudential Singapore, who is the only three-time Diamond category awardee globally, having met five out of six criteria for the Awards.
Said Mr Phang: “Receiving the MDRT Culture of Excellence Awards was only possible with the hard work and dedication of our entire team. We emphasise a strong culture of growth, learning and giving back, to ensure our financial representatives achieve high performance and develop as professionals. This recognition motivates us to keep pushing the boundaries of excellence, inspiring others in the industry to do the same, and to continue delivering exceptional service to our customers.”
Agency leaders awarded the MDRT Culture of Excellence include:
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Platinum (four out of six criteria met)
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Gold (three out of six criteria met)
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Three-time consecutive Awards winners
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Prudential’s MDRT cohort has consistently demonstrated outstanding performance and exceptional growth. In 2024, the insurer produced 1,125 MDRT qualifiers, 151 Court of the Table (COT) qualifiers, 61 Top of the Table (TOT) qualifiers and nine MDRT COE Awards winners.
Prudential remains committed to invest in the professional development of its financial representatives. It provides comprehensive training programmes including the Financial Consultant Induction Programme (FCIP) for new joiners which equips them with an Institute of Banking and Finance Qualified (Level 1) certification. Agency leaders are encouraged to pursue the Chartered Insurance Agency Manager designation to enhance their management skills. Additionally, Prudential’s in-house High Net Worth (HNW) Skill Up Series trainings, along with the Certified Affluent Wealth Adviser and Advanced Affluent Wealth Adviser programmes by the Wealth Management Institute, help financial representatives to better serve affluent and HNW customers. In 2024, Prudential’s Management Associate Programme (MAP) was enhanced to support fresh graduates and young professionals in building their careers as financial representatives[2].
Prudential has more than 5,400 financial representatives with our tied agency and financial advisory arm, Prudential Financial Advisers Singapore, as of 31 December 2024.
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About Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (Pte) Ltd (Prudential Singapore)
Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (Pte) Ltd is one of the top life and health insurance companies in Singapore, serving the financial and protection needs of the country’s citizens for 94 years. The company has an AA- Financial Strength Rating from leading credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s, with S$57.7 billion funds under management as at 31 December 2024. It delivers a suite of well-rounded product offerings in Protection, Savings and Investment through multiple distribution channels including a network of more than 5,400 financial representatives.
About MDRT Center for Field Leadership
The MDRT Center for Field Leadership was created exclusively for financial services field and home office leaders. As a separate, individual membership association with innovative leadership development strategies, the MDRT Center provides its members with exceptional value and leadership growth opportunities. MDRT Center membership allows increased engagement within the MDRT community while allowing leaders to develop a culture of excellence within their respective organisations. To learn more visit mdrtcenter.org.
Luang Namtha Plans Restoration of Tad Nam Dee Waterfall After Storm Damage
Authorities in Luang Namtha Province are reviewing plans to restore the Tad Nam Dee Waterfall, a popular natural tourist site, following significant damage caused by last year’s floods from Typhoon Yagi.