Laos has recorded more cases of community spread of Covid-19 across several provinces today, with thirteen cases in Xaysomboun Province involving residents who attended a funeral.
Hong Kong Convention Ambassadors’ Tech Event Wins Underline the City’s Position as a Pivotal I&T Hub
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 28 September 2021 – Further to the announcement the return of RISE, one of Asia’s largest tech conferences, in March 2022, Hong Kong also recently secured two major technology events to be held next year – the very first Greater Bay Area Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Conference 2022 (GBAAIR Conference), and IEEE Region 10 Conference 2022 (TENCON), which was last held in the city in 2006.
The two conferences are expected to act as a magnet for leading industry experts, strengthening the city’s position as a pivotal innovation and technology (I&T) hub. Conference organisers paid tribute to the Hong Kong Convention Ambassador (HKCA) programme initiated by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), which helped them decide on the best location.
HKTB Executive Director Mr Dane Cheng said: “Since starting the HKCA programme, we have received tremendous support from more than 100 ambassadors, who are all prominent leaders of business and professional bodies in Hong Kong. Their concerted efforts will lead to a new era of opportunity for both Hong Kong tourism and the city’s multi-sector development. We are confident we will achieve further success with our ambassadors and make Hong Kong the world’s meeting place for business events.”
Greater Bay Area Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Conference 2022 (GBAAIR Conference)
Artificial intelligence and robotics experts from Hong Kong, Mainland China and around the world are expected to flock to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre for the GBAAIR Conference, the first large-scale conference of its kind to take place physically in the Greater Bay Area since the pandemic. A rich programme of cross-border exchange and excursions will take place, thanks to the city’s supreme connectivity to Mainland China, with its extensive road and rail network. The conference will be hosted by the Hong Kong Society of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, in tandem with the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), which is part of the HKCA programme.
HKPC Chairman Mr Willy Lin Sun Mo, GBS, JP said: “Playing host to this event will underscore Hong Kong’s first-rate research capability in artificial intelligence and robotics, which has been identified as one of the key pillars of the city’s innovation economy and a prime part of the National Key Technologies Research and Development Programme. We are delighted that the HKCA programme was launched in time, and the HKTB is a great partner, offering professional support every step of the way, especially for first-time organisers.”
IEEE Region 10 Conference 2022 (TENCON)
Thanks to the referral of ambassador Ir Edward Cheung, Chairman of the Joint Chapter on Circuits & Systems and Communications of IEEE Hong Kong Section, the HKTB worked together with the IEEE Hong Kong Section to successfully bring TENCON to Hong Kong. The high-profile technology and engineering event will gather more than 1,000 cross-disciplinary professionals, academicians, industry leaders, researchers and students.
Dr Paulina Chan, Chair of the IEEE Hong Kong Section and the General Chair of TENCON Conference, said: “We’re excited to host TENCON, an IEEE flagship conference in Hong Kong again in 2022. Hong Kong is an ideal destination for technology-business integration and an international hub for hosting professional conferences in Asia. We had a great experience working with the HKTB. I am confident that the upcoming TENCON will reach new horizons in global participation, anticipating multidisciplinary professional profiles and dynamic exchanges among international attendance.”
Hong Kong: A Pivotal I&T Hub
Hong Kong is a pivotal I&T hub, enjoying strong government support and growing collaboration among GBA cities. Coupled with Hong Kong’s unique position as an international gateway, with unrivalled connectivity, the city is a strategic destination for tech events.
Through the HKCA programme, the HKTB provides one-stop event support for events both large and small for the I&T sector, as well other business and professional fields, and promote the multiplier effect to fuel the local economic recovery.
About the Hong Kong Convention Ambassador Programme
The Hong Kong Convention Ambassador programme is an initiative launched by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB). The programme aims to bring together distinguished leaders of business and professional bodies to make Hong Kong the premier choice for regional and global meetings, conventions and exhibitions. Hong Kong Convention Ambassadors are provided comprehensive professional support and services from the HKTB’s dedicated team throughout the process, from event planning, bidding and preparation to execution. To learn more, please visit 
www.mehongkong.com/hkca.
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Laos Purchases New Fleet of Ambulances to Assist in Fight Against Covid-19
The Ministry of Health has handed over fifty new ambulances to hospitals around the country to assist in the transportation of patients as the Covid-19 outbreak spreads.
FWD General Insurance tops Forrester Customer Experience Index in Hong Kong for second year running
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 28 September 2021 – FWD General Insurance has topped the Customer Experience Index (CX Index) for two consecutive years in the latest 2020 ranking conducted by Forrester Consulting*. The study focused on the quality of customer experience among brands in Hong Kong’s general insurance market.
The ranking survey was completed by collecting responses from more than 1,400 customers on insurance brands, which were then evaluated by a third-party panel. Customers were asked to rate the brands according to various key customer experience drivers such as customer service, financial consultants, procedure, communication, digital channel, product, “respects me as a customer”, and COVID-19 response.
Laurence Luk, Director of Sales and Marketing, FWD General Insurance, said, “It’s incredibly rewarding for our relentless focus on customer experience to be acknowledged by Forrester, and ultimately by customers. We’re committed to delivering a best-in-class customer experience to make sure our customers are covered, especially during these challenging times.”
*A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting leveraging the CX Index™ framework, December 2019 and November 2020.
Forrester Research does not endorse any company included in any CX Index™ report and does not advise any person to select the products or services of any particular company based on the ratings included in such reports.
About FWD General Insurance Hong Kong
FWD General Insurance in Hong Kong is a subsidiary of bolttech, an international insurtech and part of Pacific Century Group. FWD General Insurance distributes a wide range of insurance for individual and corporate customers including home, motor, medical, travel, device protection and various commercial insurances, licencing its brand from FWD, a leading pan-Asian life insurer focused on changing the way people feel about insurance.
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M1 to Offer the New iPad and iPad mini with Orders Starting on 24 September
Trade up to the best iPad and iPad mini yet! Just as Apple unveils the new iPad 9th generation and iPad mini 6th generation, M1 ensures that customers can get their hands on the upgraded tablets conveniently. Featuring online exclusives such as a free 5G SIM Card for every sign-up and more, M1 customers and subscribers will be able to order iPad mini and iPad from September 24, 2021. With M1’s exclusive promotions and mobile add-ons, work, play, create, and stay connected with hyper-personalised plans, all at an incredible value.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 28 September 2021 – With the release of the new iPad and iPad mini, M1 has once again made these capable tablets affordable to all in Singapore. With the official launch, customers can get their hands on the all-around stunning products in-store and online at M1. Featuring fully customisable Bespoke plans and other exclusive deals, Apple fans don’t have to look any further.
Experience All the Power You Can Carry
The latest iPad mini delivers mega power with its revamped design. Featuring a boost in its screen size, iPad mini is now available at M1 in four gorgeous colours – pink, starlight, purple, and space grey. With 5G and Wi-Fi 6 now available on iPad mini, users can experience True 5G with a free 6-month subscription to the 5Go Plus Booster Pack and a 5G SIM Card from M1! Given that the telecommunications service provider’s True 5G network boasts an ever-expanding coverage, users can enjoy the full potential of True 5G with this device when connected to M1’s network.
Looking for something beyond iPad mini? M1 also offers the new iPad 9th generation. Available with a Bespoke plan to pair, customers can select from a full line-up of mobile add-ons to design a subscription plan that is compatible with their lifestyle. From Bundle Packs to Unlimited Weekend Data, a complete mobile experience that complements the performance of the latest iPad is just a click away when you sign up with M1. With awesome deals on mobile, postpaid, and more, staying connected now comes at an incredible value!
Experience the Magic of iPad with M1 Today
At M1, our Bespoke plans are designed to give loyal customers full control over their mobile subscriptions. With the Bespoke Plan, customers can get the new iPad and iPad mini at affordable prices and customise their plan on the fly using the My M1+ app. Experience true 5G with the 5Go Plus Booster mobile add-on and switch up your mobile data with ease!
Get the new iPad and iPad mini at M1 to enjoy unparalleled freedom. Alongside amazing discounts and promotions, head in-store or online today for more information.
For more details on Apple products, please visit www.apple.com.
About M1
M1, a subsidiary of Keppel Corporation, is Singapore’s first digital network operator, providing a suite of communications services, including mobile, fixed line, and fibre offerings to over two million customers.
Since the launch of its commercial services in 1997, M1 has achieved many firsts – becoming one of the first operators to be awarded one of Singapore’s two nationwide 5G standalone network licences, being the first operator to offer nationwide 4G service, ultra-high-speed fixed broadband, fixed voice, and other services on the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network (NGNBN).
M1’s mission is to drive transformation and evolution in Singapore’s telecommunications landscape through cutting-edge technology and its made-to-measure offerings. For more information, visit 
http://www.m1.com.sg.
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https://twitter.com/M1Singapore
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Man Arrested for Theft of Railway Components
A man has been arrested in Vientiane Capital for stealing railway construction components along the Laos-China Railway.
Etiqa Insurance launches its first digital ILP, Tiq Invest
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 27 September 2021 – Etiqa Insurance Singapore is proud to announce the launch of its first Investment-Linked Plan (ILP), Tiq Invest, now available for online purchase at Tiq by Etiqa Insurance.
Combining investment and life protection in a single policy, Tiq Invest was conceived to cater to the financial needs of the everyday customer, simplifying investment amid a global economy still reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Built to be a low-cost ILP, Tiq Invest breaks the mould with policy management charges of just 0.75% per annum of the account value, among the lowest in the local insurance market. The underlying funds of these investments are managed by established and reputable global and regional asset management companies like BlackRock, PIMCO, Lion Global Investors Limited among others. The digital ILP affords policyholders a choice of Packaged Funds according to risk appetite, as well as the freedom to top up and withdraw funds, or switch Packaged Funds at any time, free of charge.
Other features of Tiq Invest include its low entry barrier, starting from a single premium of just S$1,000. 100% of the premiums paid are invested. The policy pays out a lump sum benefit upon death or terminal illness.
Mr Raymond Ong, Chief Executive Officer of Etiqa Insurance Singapore, shares, “Tiq Invest provides customers with a way of meeting their financial goals, pandemic or otherwise. With its low minimum premium, Tiq Invest was designed with accessibility in mind. Through Tiq Invest, we offer our customers financial flexibility without any lock-in period alongside opportunities to grow their wealth, so they remain prepared for the unexpected, while on track with their long-term plans.”
The launch is accompanied by an integrated multi-channel video campaign featuring the ‘Worry Monster’, who personifies the concerns one may have about purchasing an ILP, conventionally thought of as expensive and complicated. The video proceeds to demonstrate how Tiq Invest corrects these perceptions. Click here to watch the video.
Tiq Invest is underwritten by Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd. and protected up to specified limits by SDIC.
About Etiqa Insurance Pte. Ltd. (Etiqa Singapore)
Protecting customers since 1961, Etiqa Singapore is a licensed life and general insurance company regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and governed by the Insurance Act.
The local insurer is the Singapore operating entity of Etiqa Insurance Group – a leading insurance and takaful business in ASEAN offering life and general insurance as well as family and general takaful products through its agents, branches, offices and bancassurance network in the region. Etiqa is rated ‘A’ by credit ratings agency Fitch for the group’s ‘Favorable’ business profile and ‘Very Strong’ capitalisation.
Etiqa is owned by Maybank Ageas Holdings Berhad, a joint venture company that combines local market knowledge with international insurance expertise. The company is 69% owned by Maybank, the fourth largest banking group in Southeast Asia, and 31% by Ageas, an international insurance group with footprints across 16 countries and a heritage that spans over 190 years.
#Etiqa
Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong: All-inclusive Long Stay Packages at Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong
7-Night Stay at HK$ 2,240 | 30-Night Stay at HK$ 8,800
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 September 2021 – Millennials, Gen Z, and those who are looking for a temporary stay during home renovation or relocation can now take advantage of the beyond thoughtful Long Stay Packages at Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong. With the unbeatable rate of HK$ 2,240 nett for 7 nights (HK$320 per night) and HK$8,800 for 30 nights (HK$293 per night), guests can immerse themselves in a cozy furnished room that comes with a myriad of privileges like freshly prepared grab-n-go breakfast daily, weekly laundry and housekeeping services, free coffee and tea, 200Mbps Premium WiFi, free use of gym facilities, and the convenience of a vibrant hub just an 8-minute walk to Causeway Bay or Wanchai MTR Stations.
Urban Residence for the Young and Families
Being a 100% smoke-free and EarthCheck Silver Certified green hotel, Cosmo Hotel, nestled in the heart of the lively metropolis right next to the Happy Valley Racecourse, provides a personal residence for the young and hip crowd who yearn for an escape, as well as loving couples and young, growing families.
Both 7-night & 30-night Long Stay Packages include the following benefits:
- Daily Grab-and-Go breakfast for two
- Weekly laundry service (up to 7 lbs. per bag)
- Weekly full housekeeping service
- Free use of gym facilities
- In-room Premium WiFi (up to 200 Mbps and 6 devices at a time)
- Free coffee and tea
Guaranteed City Convenience in Cosmo Hotel’s Neighbourhood
Long-stay guests can easily experience living in the heart of the city with just a suitcase and a worry-free mind. Located just a short walk away from Causeway Bay and Wanchai which are filled with mega shopping malls, renowned restaurants and local eateries, convenience stores, bars, and many more, Cosmo Hotel has it all covered for people who are looking for a comfortable and hassle-free extended stay.
These packages are available for bookings till 31 December 2021. *
Click here to book the above packages.
Cosmo Hotel is owned and managed by Dorsett Hospitality International. The hotel has increased safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its guests and staff. For details on the hotel’s safety and hygiene protocols, please click here.
*Terms and conditions apply. For details, please refer to the hotel website.
About Cosmo Hotel, Hong Kong
The 4-star boutique Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong is situated between Wan Chai and Causeway Bay just opposite the Hong Kong Stadium and across from Happy Valley racecourse. With a total of 142 rooms, this boutique hotel has a 100% indoor smoke-free policy. All rooms are color coded orange, yellow, or green with sizes ranging from 15 to 83 sq.m. Free high-speed WiFi is available in all rooms and public areas in the hotel. A mere 8 minutes’ walk from the hotel is Causeway Bay subway station and Times Square shopping mall. Breeze on the 5/F offers free coffee, tea, fruit, and snacks. The Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong is an EarthCheck Silver Certified Green Hotel and is managed by Dorsett Hospitality International. For more details, please visit 
www.cosmohotel.com.hk.
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