DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 April 2024 – Making waves in Malaysia, as one of South East Asia’s most iconic buildings, The Sail, a spectacular flagship development delivered by the award-winning real estate developer, Sheng Tai International, is set to enter the world stage, with a prime collection of apartments, penthouses and suites launched onto the world stage by leading International Property Consultancy LH1 Global.
The Sail, reaching 325 metres at its tallest point, will be larger than the Burj Al Arab and as high as the Eiffel Tower, and with 9 linked towers resembling a majestic ship fleet will make it one of the most recognisable buildings in the world. The Sail will also be home to the first Karl Lagerfeld Hotel Tower and Branded Residences in South East Asia, and the first of its kind in Malaysia. The first phase of luxury homes, available exclusively through LH1 Global, are located in the impressive Bay 3 and M Tower.
Ranging in price from £120,000 to £276,000 the selection of one, two and three-bedroom units on the market within Bay 3 offer an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of history in the making, whilst also benefitting from guaranteed rental yields of 6% and an expected 64% Return on Investment (ROI) over a 12-year period. Perfect for discerning investors a range of hotel suites are available to secure in the striking M Tower, priced from £199,000 to £408,000, with rental returns including a 7% rental yield, as well as an estimated 84% ROI over 12-years.
Rayna Hunter, CEO of LH1 Global, commented: “The launch of The Sail is a major event for the global property market and one that is an exciting and enticing opportunity for international property investors looking to enter at the first stage. Malaysia is undergoing a significant transformation, with The Sail’s location in Melaka’s City of Hope considered South East Asia’s largest regeneration project, which will only add to the potential value uplift we expect to see over the next decade.”
Upon completion, The Sail will break records, including:
The world’s longest infinity pool and highest suspension viewing deck.
The world’s longest infinity pool.
The largest sky ring linking 9 towers.
Two iconic venues: The Seashell & Skyscraper Theatre.
Melaka’s first retail duty free zone.
The breath-taking luxury complex will showcase a magnificent multiplicity of unrivalled features for residents to indulge in, including a 6-star hotel.
Situated on the Melaka Straights The Sail is set within a 27.5-acre site, however, it expands across a larger plot of 166 acres known as The City of Hope, which will be an attractive, ultra-prime waterside destination.
LH1 Global is set to launch The Sail to the world at a spectacular launch event held in Dubai on Wednesday 24th April.
Farmers tend their fields in stifling temperatures as surrounding hills are choked by smoke from the field and hill fires across the region on 4 April 2024, Luang Prabang, Laos. (Photo: AP/Elaine Kurtebach)
LUANG PRABANG, Laos (AP) — Senior finance and central bank officials from Southeast Asia and major economies met Thursday, 4 April in the scenic Lao city of Luang Prabang to discuss ways to help the region build resilience against shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters brought on by climate change.
Combined Business Will Enhance Risk and Human Capital Offering for Clients
MUMBAI, INDIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 April 2024 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced that it has successfully completed the transaction to acquire Global Insurance Brokers (GIB). The transaction significantly expands Aon’s existing capabilities in India to help clients navigate volatility and make better decisions.
GIB is now wholly owned by Aon and will formally integrate with Aon India Insurance Brokers (AIIB) following the finalisation of the National Company Law Tribunal merger process which is expected later this year. In the interim, GIB will operate independently as an Aon company. Rishi Mehra, head of Aon for India, will join the GIB board as its chairman subject to customary approvals. Jon Pipe, CEO and principal officer of AIIB and GIB’s existing executive leadership team, will work closely with Mehra to help clients make better decisions to protect and grow their business.
“This is an exciting milestone in Aon’s journey in India and reflects our commitment to the Indian market,” said Mehra. “The exceptional talent and breadth of capabilities across our two firms will create opportunities for our colleagues and expand our ability to better serve the growing needs of our clients.”
The acquisition strengthens Aon’s existing broking and advisory capabilities across the commercial risk, health and reinsurance markets, which combined with Aon’s talent consulting business, creates an integrated team of over 1,100 colleagues across Aon in India working together to accelerate our Aon United strategy. Following the finalisation of the merger process, GIB will transition to Aon’s brand.
“India presents significant opportunities for growth and innovation,” said Pipe. “GIB and Aon share common values and a firm commitment to client excellence. We are excited to come together to help clients face today’s rapidly changing and increasingly complex and interconnected challenges.”
Prabodh Thakker, outgoing chairman of GIB, said: “The objective of GIB has always been to bring world-class business practices to India and to create value for its clients and colleagues. The Indian insurance market has evolved significantly during my time as GIB’s leader and Aon’s ability to deliver capabilities in Risk Capital and Human Capital makes them well-placed to take the business forward. GIB clients will benefit from Aon’s global resources and advanced capabilities while GIB colleagues will have exciting new opportunities to deliver client value in a dynamic market.”
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the Minister of Labor and Social Welfare Ms. Baykham Khattiya meet up with workers at a garment factory in Laos (photo: KPL)
Laos is grappling with a severe labor shortage crisis as youths increasingly seek higher wages through employment opportunities abroad. In an effort to retain its workforce within national borders, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare has issued an urgent appeal to Lao nationals, both at home and abroad, to consider employment opportunities within Laos.
Moreover, the gap between the minimum wage and the cost of living remains substantial, prompting many Lao workers to seek opportunities abroad where competitive wages are offered. Countries such as Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, and Japan have emerged as preferred destinations for Lao migrant workers, presenting challenges for domestic labor supply.
The notice issued by the ministry on 28 March also emphasized the urgent need for workers across businesses in Laos, which have been grappling with staffing shortages.
Local authorities have been directed to gather data on Lao villagers employed abroad, the count of unemployed individuals, and those earning low incomes seeking improved job opportunities. The announcement emphasized the criticality of precise data collection in tackling unemployment, emphasizing the negative ramifications of insufficient employment statistics on recruitment procedures and labor market indicators.
Meanwhile, young job seekers are encouraged to visit job placement centers set up by the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare or check the ministry’s website for job opportunities matching their skills. These platforms assist in job searches and help identify suitable vacancies, according to the Lao government.
However, despite efforts to retain workers domestically, Laos continues to grapple with a persistent labor shortage, exacerbated by factors such as low wages, inflation, and currency depreciation. Although the government has initiated measures to increase the minimum wage, reluctance among some employers to adjust wages has hindered progress in addressing the crisis.
Efforts to address labor issues include collaborative initiatives between the government and organizations such as the Lao Federation of Trade Unions and the Lao Employment Business Association. These endeavors aim to empower workers, promote better industry practices, and enhance negotiation capacity with employers and authorities.
Overcoming these obstacles requires concerted efforts from stakeholders to foster a conducive environment for both employers and workers alike.
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 April 2024 – Foreseeing many developed nations with a high Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), have courses to educate children and youth about morality, integrity, and other virtues, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) of Thailand has initiated an Anti-Corruption Education curriculum for Thai children so that they can realize the problem of corruption.
The NACC’s Secretary-General, Mr. Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, explained that corruption is one of the issues that countries around the global are concerned about. This is due mainly to its complexity and difficulty to manage. Corruption has a huge impact on the development of each nation, especially in developing nations. Corruption should be a problem that must be solved soonest. Corruption in Thai society during the past period has had enormous negative effects on the country and is a major obstacle to the country’s development in all dimensions. In The past, the form of corruption was direct, and uncomplicated such as accepting bribes, and procurement. However, nowadays it has changed to become more complex which is involved with a conflict of interest and policy corruption.
“Children and youth are the future and hope of the country we can instill the idea that corruption is an unusual thing in society. We should start educating and creating a culture against corruption in them since they are young. It’s like providing a vaccination for a disease. The education could be done starting from early childhood. We should focus on building a strong society to a level of ‘zero tolerance’ against corruption to create an anti-corruption culture, sufficiency, discipline, and integrity,” he said.
Thus, the NACC, Thailand has set up a subcommittee on creating an anti-corruption curriculum so that it can create a learning kit and media for educating children in order to build a strong society with “zero tolerance to corruption”.
The anti-corruption education curriculum consists of five courses:
1. Basic education curriculum (additional courses on corruption prevention)
2. Higher education curriculum (Youngster with a good heart)
3. Curriculum according to government service guidelines: military and police
4. A course to create lecturers who lead change towards a ‘zero tolerance’ against corruption society.
5. Coaching course for anti-corruption awareness.
All five courses have been improved for educating each targeted group of children and youth. To increase efficiency in teaching children, the NACC also selected learning media and tools from various sources both domestically and abroad for the basic education curriculum and higher education curriculum, which can be applied in different educational institutions. The curriculum focuses on creating correct knowledge and understanding about the meaning and scope of various types of corruption, both direct and indirect; the damage caused by corruption; and the importance of anti-corruption. An evaluation of the achievement of learning according to the curriculum for each age group of students is also arranged. This curriculum has also been promoted in other provinces covering in all regions of the country.
Not only creating curricula, the NACC has also developed an Anti-Corruption Education Platform, which is an information technology system in the form of a Web Application for use in teaching and learning. E-learning or online anti-corruption education courses can be accessed 24/7 at any time through a variety of devices, including mobile applications and the Virtual Museum, which is an educational innovation that supports learning through an online channel.
The NACC wants to create some changes in society. This starts with adjusting the thinking processes of children and citizens in order to lead to behavior change. Hopefully, an anti-corruption Anti-Corruption Education curriculum will create knowledge, understanding, and skills for learners or those who have completed training in thinking and distinguishing between personal interests and public interests, learning to be embarrassed, and ‘zero intolerance’ against corruption. Having a “STRONG” mindset: sufficiency mentality and resisting corruption, while being a responsible citizen to jointly prevent and combat corruption in Thai society. All of those are considered challenging goals of the NACC in driving the anti-corruption education curriculum toward future achievement. However, only the NACC could not do this, but we need cooperation from educational agencies as well as all educational institutions, the NACC’s secretary-general concluded.
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National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), Thailand
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is a constitutional independent organization and supervised by nine commissioners selected from various professions. It is authorised to undertake work on the prevention and suppression of malfeasance, particularly in government agencies, on assets investigations, as well as on the monitoring of ethics and virtues of political position holders.
It has the authority to file charges in court as well as support and build up awareness of the penalties for committing corruption. The NACC is supervised by the NACC Board and has the Office of the NACC as its administrative agency.
Since 1997, Thai Courts have ruled against and punished politicians, former ministers, high-ranking government officials as well as executives of the private sector in the thousands of cases submitted by the NACC.
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2024 – Bangkok remains Thailand’s undisputed tourism leader, attracting visitors from around the world with its unmatched charm and allure. Cementing its position as the ultimate destination for travelers seeking unforgettable experiences with recent accolades and upcoming festivities.
With a staggering 22.78 million visitors flocking to its streets annually, Bangkok claims the title of most visited city in the world in 2023 according to World of Statistic, In addition to its undeniable appeal, Bangkok magnet adventurers, culture enthusiasts, and wanderers across the globe.
Bangkok was recently named the number one destination by DestinAsia magazine, further confirming its status as one of the world’s top travel destinations. In recognition of Bangkok’s exceptional hospitality, rich cultural tapestry, and endless array of attractions, this prestigious award underlines the city’s exceptional reputation.
The city gears up for the upcoming Songkran festival, celebrating this ancient tradition as an intangible heritage by UNESCO. From April 13th to 15th, Songkran sweeps across Thailand, transforming its bustling streets into a jubilant carnival of water fights, cultural performances, and joyous festivities.
Moreover, Songkran heralds a time of respite for locals and tourists alike, as the city experiences reduced traffic congestion in Bangkok, allowing visitors to navigate its streets with ease and convenience. The premier shopping destination in Bangkok, EM DISTRICT, includes EMPORIUM, EMQUARTIER and EMSPHERE, and offers a wide variety of activities to delight and indulge every palate.
From the acclaimed “Kud Thai” event which means Thailand’s best selection, showcasing Thailand’s finest offerings starting from 27th Mar – 18th April 2024, to the curated selection of Thai souvenirs, local fashion & lifestyle, Muay Thai and supreme local fruits at EMPORIUM “Kud Thai Pop fest”, visitors can partake in an immersive cultural experience from craft workshop to Thai music performance that celebrates the essence of Thailand’s rich heritage and craftsmanship. During 27th Mar – 4th April, food enthusiasts can embark on a culinary journey at EMQUARTIER with the best Thai fruits and popular restaurants. Reaching by skywalk from BTS Prom Phong station, EMSPHERE, the latest mall in Thailand presents “Kud Thai Ent Fest”, with long-queue street food restaurants, Thai style bar, Thai traditional outfits with free photo & Thai outfit for rent (12th – 16th April), along with a captivating water tunnels entrance from 5th -17th April.
Over 30,000 people from around the world will be attended to UOB Live and Tribes Sky beach club for the Shang-gay-la event from G-circuit will be held during Songkran 12th – 15th April to celebrate love, diversity, and acceptance.
Songkran celebration at EM DISTRICT offers the tourist from around the world an opportunity to experience Thai culture in a modern way, a perfect instagrammable place during Songkran, try on traditional Thai costumes, indulge in delectable cuisine, and revel in the joyous atmosphere, which is sure to leave a lasting impression .
There’s no doubt Bangkok’s enduring appeal will continue to shine brightly on the global stage as it continues to captivate and inspire travelers with its unparalleled charm and vibrancy.
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2024 – Galaxy AI[1] features are now available on more Samsung Galaxy devices in Singapore through a new One UI 6.1 update, engineered to further the democratisation of mobile AI.
With the new One UI 6.1 update, users of the Galaxy S23 Series, S23 FE, Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 will now be able to unlock new ways to communicate, create and be productive with Galaxy AI[2]. The update will also be progressively available on the Galaxy Tab S9 Series from 5 April 2024 onwards.
Galaxy AI is designed to deliver premium mobile AI experiences that empower users in their daily lives. Here are 3 Galaxy AI features to check out:
1. Communication That Transcends Barrier
Interpreter on the Galaxy Z Fold5
More Galaxy users will now be able to enhance how they communicate on their smartphone with Galaxy AI features such as:
Chat Assist[3]: the ability to adjust tonality of messages and translate messages in 13 different languages;
Live Translate[4]: voice and text translations for phone calls; and
Interpreter: real-time text translation for live conversations.
2. Unparalleled Productivity
Note Assist on the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
With Galaxy AI now introduced to the Galaxy ecosystem, day-to-day tasks will now be more seamless on Galaxy AI-supported devices.
Experience new levels of efficiency with:
Improved search functions using Circle to Search with Google[5];
Note Assist[6] to create formats, generate summaries, and translate copies in Samsung Notes;
Stay up to speed faster by generating comprehensive summaries of news articles with Browsing Assist[7]; and
Easily transcribe meeting recordings and generate summaries and translations with Transcript Assist.
3. Unstoppable Creativity for your inner artists
Unlock your creative potential. Galaxy’s latest update delivers a suite of Galaxy AI tools that encourages creative freedom even after a photo is taken, such as:
Generative Edit[8]which allows for easy resize, reposition and realignment of objects in photos to perfect a great shot;
Edit Suggestion[9] to help polish any photo faster and easier than ever; and
Instant Slow-mo[10] that allows users to capture epic action-packed moments, without any re-shots!
Creativity and personalisation do not stop here. Customising Galaxy devices is even easier than before through AI-generated wallpapers, enabling AI-supported devices to bring users’ creativity to life.
More Reasons to Try Galaxy AI Today
Samsung is making it easier for consumers to experience Galaxy AI on more Galaxy devices.
From 4 April to 24 April 2024, consumers can enjoy the following added promo on the expanded Galaxy AI devices with purchase via Samsung Experience Stores and Samsung Online Store:
Galaxy S23 Series
Galaxy S23 Ultra: Enjoy $350 off, with complimentary Galaxy Watch6 BT 40mm and Galaxy S23 Ultra case
Galaxy S23+: Enjoy $250 off, with complimentary Galaxy Watch6 BT 40mm and Galaxy S23+ case
Galaxy S23: Enjoy $150 off, with complimentary Galaxy Watch6 BT 40mm and Galaxy S23 case
Galaxy S23 FE: Enjoy complimentary Galaxy Buds FE
Galaxy Tab S9 Series
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: Enjoy $108 off, with complimentary Galaxy Buds FE
Galaxy Tab S9+: Enjoy $88 off, with complimentary Galaxy Buds FE
Galaxy Tab S9: Enjoy $68 off, with complimentary Galaxy Buds FE
Plus, consumers can enjoy a limited Fan Edition bundle promo at $1,414 (15% off RRP):
Galaxy S23 FE (256GB)
Galaxy Tab S9 FE Wi-Fi (128GB)
Free Buds FE
Free Galaxy Tab S9 FE Smart Book Cover
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Just for Students: More ways to experience the tech you want
For students who are looking for a fuss-free way to experience the latest tech they want, Samsung Singapore has expanded its subscription programme to include more available Galaxy devices.
[1] Samsung does not make any promises, assurances or guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the output provided by AI features. Samsung Account login may be required to use certain Samsung AI features.
[2] Some AI features from the Galaxy S24 series may not be available in previous generation models.
[3] Translating feature in Chat Assist may require Samsung Account login. Some chat applications may not support this feature. Certain languages may require a language pack download. Service availability may vary by language. This feature is activated when a translatable language is detected. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
[4] Live Translate requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Live Translate is only available on the pre-installed Samsung Phone app. Calls must be made using the native Samsung dialer. Certain languages may require a language pack download. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
[5] Results may vary depending on visual matches. Requires internet connection. Users may need to update Android to the latest version. Product functionality may be dependent on the app and device settings. Some functions may not be compatible with certain apps. Availability of the service varies by country and language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Time for the update may vary by models.
[6] For text in Samsung Notes only. Requires a Samsung account login and internet connection
[7] Only available within the Samsung Internet application.
[8] Generative Edit requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Editing with Generative Edit results in a resized photo up to 12MP. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving to indicate that the image has been generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.
[9] Edit Suggestion is compatible with JPG, PNG, GIF and MP4 formats. Edit results and quality may vary depending on the photography or filming conditions. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
[10] Instant Slow-mo is available for Galaxy S23 series, Z Fold5, Z Flip5 and Tab S9 Series.
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Arriving on OnePlus devices from April, the new AI Eraser is set to redefine the mobile image editing experience
SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2024 – Global technology brand OnePlus today launched its new AI Eraser image editing feature for OnePlus smartphones. Powered by OnePlus’ proprietary large language model, AI Eraser marks a revolutionary step forward in smartphone technology, liberating user productivity and creativity with more intuitive experiences.
“Empowering users with advanced, practical technology is what we live for at OnePlus,” said Kinder Liu, President and COO of OnePlus. “We believe that the potential for generative AI on mobile devices is enormous, with the power to completely transform productivity and creativity. As OnePlus’ first feature based on generative AI technology, AI Eraser represents the first step in our vision to liberate user creativity through AI and revolutionize the future of photo editing, empowering users to create remarkable photos with just a few touches. This year, we plan to introduce more AI features, and we look forward to their upcoming availability.”
Leveraging the power of artificial intelligence and a series of advanced algorithms, AI Eraser enables users to effortlessly select and remove unwanted objects within images from the Photo Gallery. After the user highlights certain objects, such as pedestrians, trash, or imperfections in the image, the underlying AI analyzes the selected area and automatically generates a replacement background that seamlessly blends into the surrounding environment while suiting the overall style of the image, resulting in flawless, picture-perfect images.
AI Eraser is the result of a substantial R&D investment from OnePlus that has been undertaken with a commitment to ensuring the accuracy and reliability of AI-generated content. The proprietary LLM behind the new feature has been trained on a vast dataset that allows it to comprehend complex scenes. Through this advanced visual understanding, AI Eraser is able to intelligently substitute unwanted objects with contextually appropriate elements that naturally elevate the photo’s appeal, empowering users with the ability to make high-quality photo edits anywhere and at any time.
The development of AI Eraser closely follows OnePlus’ user-centric design philosophy, which places a premium on the value of real user applications. By eliminating the need for complex manual editing or the use of dedicated photo editing software, AI Eraser makes image editing accessible to all users regardless of previous photo editing experience.
“Greater convenience and efficiency driven by the fusion of AI and smartphones will empower people to spend more time doing the things they love,” said Nicole Zhang, General Manager of AI Product at OnePlus. “All OnePlus AI features are built from genuine user needs, and we will continue to invest heavily in developing more revolutionary AI-based features that move us closer to our vision for a more convenient future for all.”
With the launch of the AI Eraser, OnePlus continues to drive enhancements in user experience. Starting from April, the feature will be rolled out gradually to OnePlus devices including the OnePlus 12, OnePlus 12R, OnePlus 11, OnePlus Open, and OnePlus Nord CE 4. Please refer to subsequent announcements for more supported devices and specific update details.
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