A project is underway to rebuild the sacred Moung Khoun Island in Chomphet District, Luang Prabang, following its disappearance after the construction of the Xayaboury Dam.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 2 March 2022 – Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong (“Mead Johnson”) announces the donation of 1,000 COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits through the Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service – Hong Kong to underprivileged families and elderlies, in support of Hong Kong’s fight against the pandemic.
Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kongannounces donation of 1,000 COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits to the Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service – Hong Kong to support the anti-epidemic action in Hong Kong.
“The record surge of coronavirus infections in Hong Kong has led to a huge demand for rapid test kits. As a caring and responsible corporate citizen, Mead Johnson is donating 1,000 COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits to Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service – Hong Kong, our long-term community partner, and distributing them to the most vulnerable groups facing the pandemic especially underprivileged elderlies living alone. Together with our partner, we hope to help Hong Kong combat the pandemic,” said Pankaj Agarwal, General Manager, Hong Kong, Taiwan & Cross-Border of Mead Johnson Nutrition (Hong Kong) Limited.
Heidi Pang, Service Director (Elderly Service) of Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service – Hong Kong commented, “the onslaught of the fifth wave of the pandemic has increased the demand for rapid antigen test kits from the grassroots. We are grateful that Mead Johnson allocated special resources to donate 1,000 rapid antigen test kits to the grassroots in need, support our elderly home care services and fight the epidemic together with us.”
About Mead Johnson Nutrition (Hong Kong) Limited
Mead Johnson Nutrition has been established for more than a century since 1905. As world’s renowned infant and child nutrition brand, Mead Johnson Nutrition has led the way in developing science-based paediatric nutrition products, guided by the mission to nourish the world’s children for the best start in life. Currently, Mead Johnson Nutrition provides more than 70 products in over 50 countries.
With excellent quality, Mead Johnson Nutrition has earned trust by nutritionists and parents. Its dedicated and rigorous attitude, continuous innovation, tireless pursuit of excellence and caring feedback to the community have also helped it establish a good brand image.
Mead Johnson Nutrition (Hong Kong) Limited has landed for a half century, providing Hong Kong parents with high quality, science-based products, various parenting information and professional advice, gaining trust and support from parents.
Mead Johnson Nutrition’s scientists and healthcare professionals are paying efforts on the formula for children with special nutrition needs and Mead Johnson Nutrition is one of the very few brands that insists to produce the formula for metabolic disorders’ children, giving hopes to them.
About Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service – Hong Kong (ELCSS-HK) Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service – Hong Kong (ELCSS-HK), one of the largest NGOs in Hong Kong, was established in 1976. With an innovative, caring and people-oriented approach, we provide integrated services to the grassroots and the disadvantaged. Currently we have more than 50 service units across the territory. We serve over million head counts per year via services ranging from small children, elders, families, schools to the employment sector.
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Bridging the Gap Between Fitness and the Metaverse for Gym Lovers Everywhere
STUTTGART, GERMANY – Media OutReach – 2 March 2022 –As the metaverse evolves around society, various industries are falling in line to get in on the ground floor for one of the biggest movements the world has ever seen. NFTs (non-fungible tokens) will soon begin to take over commonplace assets like concert tickets and sports cards, ushering in a new era of innovation and exclusivity. Bridging the gap between the fitness world and the metaverse, Gym Aesthetics is proud to announce the development of Gymetaverse and its partnership with OliveX to launch Gym A X Dustland Runner NFT avatar series on Sandbox, giving users access to The Dustland Runner. OliveX, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands Corporation Limited (“Animoca Brands”), which has entered into a Licensing Agreement with Marvel Entertainment for the development of digital fitness content.
The fashionable and dynamic German fitness apparel company is launching the exclusive NFT series to compliment OliveX’s mobile game to enhance life’s experiences beyond physical and temporal boundaries. Gymetaverse seamlessly integrates the concept of the gym and metaverse to provide an interactive new experience to gym lovers. Amid the current societal landscape where in-person fitness is limited, Gymetaverse is eliminating the confines of a traditional neighborhood gym or fitness center. Users can accomplish their fitness goals anywhere through virtual workouts, including more engaging fitness activities and immersive gamification of fitness within a digital space to accomplish one’s wildest dreams.
The Gym A X Dustland Runner NFT Avatar series developed by Gym Aesthetics and OliveX is a collection of 10,000 playable NFT avatars for the Sandbox, each with unique utility that goes beyond the standard simple NFT. As a leading NFT project to launch with OliveX, the collection Gym A X Dustland Runner introduces its first NFT avatar Ares; one of the leading characters in the club. Ares is an amateur boxer of the Gym A X Dustland Runner who strives to become a professional boxer. Growing up as an orphan due to the loss of family in the war, Ares is an introvert who merely relies on boxing to temper his inner strength. For more infomation and upcomig announcements, please visit Gymetaverse and the Gym A X Dustland Runner official discord: https://discord.io/gymetaverse .
In addition to gaining exclusive access to The Sandbox, Gym A X Dustland Runner NFT holders may also access to OliveX’s fitness mobile game The Dustland Runner. The Dustland Runner is the world’s first Move-To-Earn audio fitness game, powered by $DOSE token. Players who connect their wallet on the Dustland website (www.thedustland.com) will be entitled to its first “Kettlemine NFT”, named after the first of the seven settlements in Dustland, which is accessible to anyone with a valid MetaMask wallet.
Gym Aesthetics is a fashionable and dynamic German fitness apparel brand appealing to both the aesthetics and the functional needs of its customers worldwide. Founded in 2013 Gym Aesthetics is the brainchild of two Bosch engineers serving the automobile industry, Phil and Aleks, and two professional YouTubers and athletes, Karl and Ralf. Its initial flashy wide stringers and short, thigh hugging shorts stormed the German bodybuilding community with enormous success, and rapidly achieved cult status. 2017 marked a new chapter for Gym Aesthetics when an Asian fund company spotted its potential and invested in the German brand to further reinforce its brand image, and expand its product range and market share globally.
About OliveX (BVI) and $DOSE
OliveX (BVI) Limited is building a fitness metaverse where players can work out at home, in the gym, or outdoors to gain in-game rewards. These experiences are linked together with $DOSE, which can be attained as a reward in one experience and spent in another.
Unique design language and advanced technologies explained at MWC 2022
Pininfarina design optimizes aerodynamics, efficiency and aesthetics
VinFast exploring use of eco materials as part of its sustainability pledge
Exclusive reservation program for VF 8 and VF 9 open until April 5th
BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach – 2 March 2022– On 1 March 2022 at Mobile World Congress 2022 (MWC 2022), VinFast and Pininfarina illustrated the details of the interior and exterior design of their electric vehicles, VF 8 and VF 9. These two EV models are expected to be launched throughout the global market by the middle of 2022.
In collaboration with Pininfarina, the world-renowned design studio, VinFast’s electric SUVs have been designed to offer impressive and stylish appearances while creating smarter and safer driving experiences.
In terms of exterior, Pininfarina utilized a modern design language to optimize aerodynamics and reduce energy consumption, while embracing the importance of aesthetics to promote the unique personalities of the vehicles. In combining the curves of sports cars, elongated lines typical of executive sedans, and the bold height and sharp profiles of SUVs, Pininfarina created unique identities and distinctive personalities for VF 8 and VF 9.
The interior of the two models is a combination of premium aesthetic standards and meticulous, sophisticated hand cut and sewn, complemented by the integration of advanced technologies to provide an enhanced ambience and calming environment. Seats are powered by intuitive controls that offer heating and ventilation to ensure absolute comfort. In further easing the pressure of busy commutes, the VF 9 Plus even offers massage functions.
The VF 8 and VF 9 are equipped with a large 15.6-inch touchscreen in the center console that minimizes the number of physical buttons while simplifying the interface. With the intuitive support of the high-resolution screen, drivers and passengers can easily navigate and enjoy a comprehensive driving experience on every journey. The full-color Heads-Up Display (HUD) technology projects onto the windshield to provide smart solutions that track the vehicle’s essential information while ensuring the drivers keep their eyes on the road.
Strongly committed to a sustainable future, VinFast is researching the application of eco-friendly materials, such as Eco-leatherette, for production in the interior cabin soon. VinFast also proactively applies multiple solutions that help reduce water waste and chemical emissions. Its innovative battery strategy is also designed and managed with a total recycling solution that minimizes environmental impacts and encourages sustainability.
Mr. Silvio Angori, Pininfarina CEO, said: “We move dreams. We are extremely energized to craft the Vietnamese heritage with world-class beauties into VinFast’s first cars. And we are even strongly moved to visualize the Future of Mobility with VinFast. We hope that our greener and safer cars can captivate and inspire global audiences to join hands for the movement to a more sustainable future for all.”
Mr. Emmanuel Bret, VinFast Deputy CEO, added: “VinFast relentlessly innovates to bring our customers outstanding products. The exquisiteness and creativity in Pininfarina’s design have created the appeal of VinFast EVs, helping us to realize our efforts. I believe that, along with Pininfarina’s companion and its great designs, VinFast will rapidly move towards the goal of smarter and more sustainable mobility solutions for all.”
On February 28, VinFast presented details about the advanced technologies of its EV models at MWC22. In addition to being greener and safer, the partnership with world-renowned design studio, Pininfarina makes VinFast’s EVs more efficient, attractive, and accessible for anyone considering joining the charge with VinFast and the global EV revolution.
The VF 8 and VF 9 were introduced to the global audience at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show. Reservations announced at CES 2022, are taking place from January 5, 2022, until the end of April 5, 2022. During this time, customers who complete a 150 Euro deposit enter the exclusive VinFirst – “Pioneer’s Gratitude to Pioneers” program, which offers many fascinating perks, including an e-voucher worth 2,500 Euros towards the purchase of a VF 8 and 4,200 Euros towards the purchase of a VF 9, one free ADAS & Smart Services package, one free portable charger, a tree planted in the participant’s name, and much more. Customers can learn more and reserve at: https://vinfastauto.eu/en/reservations.
About VinFast
VinFast – a member of Vingroup – envisioned to drive the movement of global smart electric vehicle revolution. Established in 2017, VinFast owns a state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing complex with globally leading scalability that boasts up to 90% automation in Hai Phong, Vietnam.
Strongly committed to the mission for a sustainable future for everyone, VinFast constantly innovates to bring high-quality products, advanced smart services, seamless customer experiences, and pricing strategy to inspire global customers to jointly create a future of smart mobility a sustainable planet. Learn more at: https://vinfastauto.com.
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About Vingroup
Established in 1993, Vingroup is one of the leading private conglomerates in the region, with a total capitalization of $35 billion from three publicly traded companies (as of November 4, 2021). Vingroup currently focuses on three main areas: Technology and Industry, Services and Social Enterprise. Find out more at: https://www.vingroup.net/en.
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About Pininfarina
Global icon of Italian style, Pininfarina is recognized for its unparalleled ability to create timeless beauty through its values of elegance, purity, and innovation. Founded in 1930, Pininfarina has evolved from an artisan concern to an international service Group, supreme expression of automotive styling and an established reality in industrial and experience design, architecture, nautical and mobility beyond automotive. A group employing 500 people, offices in Italy, Germany, China and the United States and listed on the Stock Exchange since 1986. Over the course of nine decades Pininfarina has designed more than 1,200 vehicles and more than 600 projects in different areas, receiving numerous international awards.
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