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Hungry Vientiane Restaurant Patrons Unfazed by Nearby Fire

A brushfire by a restaurant along the Mekong River

In a recent video clip that has gone viral, restaurant patrons in Vientiane Capital can be seen calmly continuing their meal despite a raging brushfire outside.

Ministry of Health and WHO Investigate Local Spread of Omicron Variant in Bolikhamxay

Contact tracing and specimen collection is also taking place in neighboring villages.
Contact tracing and specimen collection is also taking place in neighboring villages.

Following the detection of the first local case of the Omicron variant in Laos, an investigation is now underway to identify the source of infection.

YGG SEA and IVC Commit $750K in Novel Play and Earn God Game Apeiron

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 March 2022 – Foonie Magus, the company behind Apeiron, the world’s first god-game with NFTs, has announced that it will receive $750,000 of investment from Yield Game Guilds Southeast Asia (YGG SEA) and Infinity Ventures Crypto (IVC), in a strong show of support for the metaverse’s hottest new project. The two organizations will use the money to acquire their very own YGG SEA Constellation in Apeiron’s SEA Mythologically-inspired galaxy, which will come with its own NFTs, cosmetics, and tokens for guild scholars to enjoy.

Apeiron is bringing back classic god-game gameplay while modernizing it with influences from RPGs, roguelikes, and grand strategy games, among others. Players will act as Godlings, newborn gods, and take over planets full of little Doods. Every Planet offers a different gameplay experience and is a unique NFT; players will be able to earn a variety of tokens and additional NFTs simply by playing the game.

Frank Cheng, CEO of Foonie Magus, was thrilled to announce this investment: “It has been a humbling and very pleasant learning experience to work with them and to gain their early support, and we’re excited to be able to continue this partnership long into the future.” Evan Spytma, CEO of YGG SEA, also spoke confidently about the deal: an ultimate strategic god game placed in outer space. How can you go wrong?”

Apeiron is currently in its seed round with a fully diluted valuation of $80m, and is continuing to attract partners and collaborators. The 1st Apeiron NFT Presale is scheduled at the end of Q1 2022, with the game planning to launch late 2022.

About Apeiron

Apeiron is the world’s first play-and-earn godgame built with NFTs. Apeiron will have integrated gameplay inspired by classic god games such as Populous and Black & White, as well as a unique card-based action-adventure battle system. You will be able to build planets from on high before descending to the ground as a controllable Avatar to dive into dungeons and unravel the universe’s mysteries. Grow your planet until it can no longer grow, then reset the planetary cycle to allow for further advancement and exciting late-game alliance-level GvE and GvG activities. Apeiron will have a tri-token model, meaning three different tokens that will populate their ecosystem; a governance token, play to earn token, and a premium alliance token. For more information, visit Apeiron’s Website | Youtube | Medium | Discord | Telegram | Twitter

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Laos Confirms 224 New Cases of Covid-19

Savannakhet Covid-19 Update

Laos has recorded 224 cases of Covid-19 across the country today.

LOCA Stays The Number One Taxi Service In Laos

LOCA Stays as The Number One Taxi Service In Laos
LOCA Stays as The Number One Taxi Service In Laos

The tourism business is an integral part of the indispensable economic system in Laos and has led to the emergence of public transport systems that provide a variety of services to accommodate tourists such as buses, double-decker buses, tuk-tuks, or even taxis.

Johannesburg gets ready for the 5th IoT Forum Africa 2022

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Media OutReach – 4 March 2022 – Over the last few years, public and private sector organisations alike have had to adapt to the explosion of new technologies – such as AI, Cloud Computing, Blockchain, 5G, and underpinning it all, IoT. This global disruptor requires far more than simply the infrastructure to support it – to be used effectively, IoT will also likely rely on innovative solutions to keep it secure and sustainable.

And while there is a hype surrounding IOT, very few enterprises know how to make the most of it. That is why Johannesburg is gearing up for the fifth edition of the Internet of Things Forum Africa (#IOTFA2022). This two-day hybrid conference is set to take place from 29 to 30 March 2022 at The Maslow Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Under the theme, “Enabling Enterprise Transformation with IoT” #IOTFA2022 will see hundreds of Africa’s tech heavyweights equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to plan and implement successful IoT projects.

Get ahead of the IoT curve by moving the IoT pilots from project phase into real-world production.

The forum will also look into IoT, AI and big data convergence and building sustainable eco-systems that can truly tap into this connected technology.

The speakers confirmed for IOTFA2022 include:

  • Paul Morley– Enterprise Data Executive at Nedbank
  • Mathew Bernath – Head of Data Analytics at Rand Merchant Bank
  • Abe Wakama – Chief Executive Officer at IT News Africa
  • Maritza Curry– Data & Analytics Professional at RCS Group (South Africa)
  • Maciej Kaliszka – Head: Analytics (Corporate Investment Banking at Pan Africa)
  • Jawad Raza – SVP Head of Data Analytics, Big Data, AI at Meezan Bank Limited
  • Ian Oppermann – NSW Government Chief Data Scientist and Industry
  • Sarah Gadd – Head of Data and Artificial Intelligence at Credit Suisse
  • Hartnell Ndungi – Chief Data Officer (CDO) at ABSA Bank Kenya PLC
  • Amer Hussain – Senior Vice President Integrated Supply Chain Leader: India & International at Jubilant Foodworks Ltd (India)
  • Alejandro Correa Bahnsen – PHD, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at Rappi (Colombia)
  • Vukosi Sambo – Head of Data Solutions at Medscheme


How to participate

Join as an attendee: Learn from some of the most powerful brands, mavericks and visionaries that are setting the pace for change and driving disruption in retail.

Join as a speaker: Showcase your thought-leadership. Share your insights and experience. Shape solutions to critical business challenges.

Join us as an exhibitor : Reinforce your position as a leading provider of technology solutions.

For those looking for maximum exposure, the sponsorship and exhibition packages offer a great opportunity to showcase your brand, speak and present your solutions to a select audience. Packages are available for all budgets, but spots are limited.

For more information about this conference, visit: https://itnewsafrica.com/events/event/iot-forum-africa-2022/

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Sennheiser Introduces TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker for Microsoft Teams Rooms

BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach – 4 March 2022 – Sennheiser, the first choice for advanced audio technology that makes collaboration and learning easier, is pleased to announce an intelligent speaker Certified for Microsoft Teams, the TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker.

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Sennheiser’s new TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker for Microsoft Teams Rooms

With the TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker, Sennheiser is delivering a solution to support smart, focused and inclusive meetings for up to 10 people, whether participants join remotely or are in the room. It features an omnidirectional speaker that covers a 3.5m radius and seven integrated beamforming microphones to achieve impeccable sound quality. Through this Intelligent speaker, Microsoft Teams provides and automatic meeting transcript in real-time, identifying the individual people speaking by name, in case they have enrolled their voices. This provides an inclusive meeting experience for remote and hard-of-hearing participants.

“Sennheiser is known for our industry-leading TeamConnect Ceiling 2 microphone with TruVoicelift,” said Anne Guhn, Product Manager at Sennheiser. “This addition to our TeamConnect family offers an opportunity for us to expand into a different sized meeting room, at a price point that some might not expect from Sennheiser.”

Intelligent solutions, such as the integrated Cortana voice recognition software and automatic meeting notes, make an inclusive meeting experience possible for remote and hard-of-hearing participants. With multiple mounting options, long cables and a variety of country-specific power plug adapters, the TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker offers an easy and flexible installation experience.

“Video conferencing tools like Microsoft Teams have become the communication backbone for many businesses and education institutions,” Albert Kooiman, Senior Director of Microsoft Teams Devices Partner Engineering and Certification, said. “The Sennheiser TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker does not only provide excellent meeting room audio, but also unlocks the best speech technology. Only Intelligent Speakers offer the best speech transcripts.”

Microsoft Teams Rooms combines the virtual workspace of Microsoft Teams with real-world meeting rooms that feature AV equipment from Microsoft-certified hardware partners.

About the brand Sennheiser

We live and breathe audio. We are driven by the passion to create audio solutions that make a difference. Building the future of audio and bringing remarkable sound experiences to our customers – this is what the Sennheiser brand has stood for since more than 75 years. While professional audio solutions such as microphones, conference systems, streaming technologies and monitoring systems are part of the business of Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG, the business with consumer devices such as headphones, soundbars and speech-enhanced hearables is operated by Sonova Holding AG under the license of Sennheiser.

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Laos Drug Kingpin Sisouk Daoheuang Sentenced to Death

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Sisouk Daoheuang making his appearance at court.

The Vientiane Capital People’s Court has sentenced infamous drug kingpin Sisouk Daoheuang to death for drug-related offenses.