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Vientiane Capital Grapples with Water Crisis, Residents Demand Action

Vientiane Capital Grapples with Water Crisis, Residents Demand Action
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Many households in Vientiane Capital are currently grappling with water supply-related issues, including outages and low pressure. The problem stems from technical difficulties with the water production equipment, making it challenging for the government to supply sufficient water to every household, as stated in an official notice from the Water Supply State Enterprise of Vientiane Capital on 4 May.

Syngenta extends leadership in fungicides with ADEPIDYN® technology

  • ADEPIDYN® technology on track to be first of Syngenta’s crop protection active ingredients to attain billion-dollar annual sales within eight years of commercialization
  • Following registration approval in Great Britain, farmers in more than 55 countries now have access to this powerful fungicide
  • Success reflects Syngenta’s innovation leadership in fungicides and the SDHI mode of action, and in bringing to market products with strong sustainability attributes

BASEL, SWITZERLAND – EQS Newswire – 7 May 2024 – Syngenta Group, one of the world’s largest agricultural technology companies, is extending its leadership in fungicides with the success of its patented ADEPIDYN® technology (trademark for active ingredient: pydiflumetofen). Following its recent registration in Great Britain, farmers in more than 55 countries globally are now able to access this powerful fungicide, with strong sales across continents reflecting farmer demand for effective control of a broad range of crop diseases. The company is on track to achieve one billion US dollars in sales of products containing ADEPIDYN® technology, marking the first time its active ingredient achieves this milestone in only eight years.

Female farmer inspecting soyabean crops in field for sclerotinia (sclerotinia sclerotiorum) damage
Female farmer inspecting soyabean crops in field for sclerotinia (sclerotinia sclerotiorum) damage

“ADEPIDYN® technology is a game-changer for modern agriculture and enables farmers to grow crops more sustainably,” said Ioana Tudor, Global Head of Marketing at Syngenta Crop Protection. “It represents a significant milestone in our efforts to secure high yields with low impact to the planet and is exciting because of its high levels of consistency and effectiveness. We’re very proud that our innovation is delivering such impact.”

Worldwide, farmers lose an estimated 10-23 percent of their crops to fungal diseases each year. An additional 10-20 percent is lost post-harvest. In the top five most important calorie crops – rice, wheat, corn, soybeans and potatoes – fungal infections have been estimated to cause yield losses that could feed at least 600 million people every day for a year.

ADEPIDYN® technology offers a new solution that effectively fights fusarium head blight in wheat, which produces mycotoxins that contaminate harvests and threaten human and animal health. In addition, it offers a step-change in performance against a wide spectrum of other important diseases, such as septoria in wheat and net blotch in barley. ADEPIDYN® technology is registered in more than 100 crops including corn, soybean, peanuts, vegetables, potatoes, grapes, tomatoes and fruit crops.

ADEPIDYN® technology embodies Syngenta’s commitment to sustainable innovation, core to its new Group-wide sustainability priorities announced in April. The effectiveness and long-lasting activity of the technology enable low use rates and potentially fewer sprays especially in leaf spot diseases, while safeguarding beneficial organisms. It is also an important tool for resistance management. The technology works by inhibiting the activity of an enzyme that is essential for fungal respiration, starving the fungi from the energy they need to survive. It is designed to adhere to the plant surface and to penetrate rapidly through the leaf surface – creating a reservoir of active ingredient in the waxy layer of the plant tissue that enables even distribution and long-lasting protection as the plant grows.

The technology further highlights Syngenta’s success with the SDHI (Succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor) mode of action and the company’s ability to effectively design active ingredients that address various farmer challenges. Following its first SDHI seed treatment sedaxane, Syngenta launched its SDHI fungicide isopyrazam which transformed farmers’ ability to control sheath blight in rice, and later SOLATENOL® technology to protect crops against septoria and rusts. In Brazil, SOLATENOL® technology is today regarded as crucial in farmers’ fight against soybean pod anomaly – a new fungal disease which spread within just three years to 12 states across the country since it was first identified.

Beyond innovation in research and development, Syngenta’s success is
underpinned by its commitment to invest in cutting-edge manufacturing operations. Strong global demand has fueled investments aimed at increasing the efficiency of manufacturing of ADEPIDYN® technology. These set the foundation for the production of a growing portfolio of formulations containing ADEPIDYN® technology that target specific grower needs in different markets.

The latest Syngenta innovation in the SDHI family is TYMIRIUM® technology, which was launched globally in 2022. In addition to protecting crops against key fungal diseases, TYMIRIUM® technology provides broad-spectrum protection against plant-parasitic nematodes that reduce global crop yield by an estimated 12 percent a year.

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About Syngenta Group

is one of the world’s biggest agricultural technology companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. With around 60,000 employees, operating in more than 100 countries, the company strives to transform agriculture with science-driven, technological innovations to deliver high productivity and high-quality food while fighting climate change and restoring nature. Syngenta Group works with farmers and partners to deliver four : Higher Yields, Lower Impact; Regenerate Soil and Nature; Improve Rural Prosperity; and Sustainable Operations. The priorities are underpinned by practices to nurture and restore soil health, protect the climate and biodiversity, and enhance farm productivity and profitability. Syngenta Group, which is registered in Shanghai, China, and has its management headquarters in Switzerland, draws strength from its four business units: , headquartered in Switzerland; , headquartered in the United States; headquartered in Israel; and . Together, these businesses provide industry-leading ways to serve customers around the world.

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Hongkong Land’s Entire Central Portfolio Achieves LEED Platinum Rating, Representing 27% of all LEED EBOM Platinum-Certified Buildings in Hong Kong

The developer is now the largest single owner of LEED Platinum grade office buildings in Central


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2024 – Hongkong Land proudly announces that its Central portfolio buildings in Hong Kong have all achieved LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (LEED EBOM) Platinum ranking as recognised by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED EBOM measures actual data from building performance instead of design or simulated data. The result is a testament to Hongkong Land’s longstanding commitment to excellence across property management and upgrading existing buildings in meeting the highest green building standards. This demonstrates that retrofitted buildings can often surpass the requirements of new buildings in terms of energy efficiency standards. In some cases, these upgrades can even achieve higher efficiency standards than newly constructed buildings.

Mr. Kenneth Foo (left), Executive Director at Hongkong Land, receives the LEED Platinum certification under “V4.1 Operation and Maintenance: Existing Buildings” from Mr. Peter Templeton (right), President & CEO at U.S. Green Building Council
Mr. Kenneth Foo (left), Executive Director at Hongkong Land, receives the LEED Platinum certification under “V4.1 Operation and Maintenance: Existing Buildings” from Mr. Peter Templeton (right), President & CEO at U.S. Green Building Council

As the single largest owner of LEED EBOM Platinum rated office buildings in Hong Kong, Hongkong Land’s Central Portfolio represents 27% of all LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (LEED EBOM) Platinum-certified buildings in the city. The Central Portfolio’s LEED EBOM Platinum certification, coming on top of its existing BEAM Plus Platinum certification from the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) solidifies Hongkong Land’s position as a leader in sustainable building practices in Hong Kong.

Retrofitting existing buildings has resulted in the average energy utilisation index of Hongkong Land’s offices being within the top 15 percentile of Grade-A offices in Hong Kong and within the top 10 percentile amongst buildings with office and retail components. This clearly demonstrates that retrofitted buildings can achieve the same energy efficiency standards as new buildings without the carbon-intensive process of new construction.

Kenneth Foo, Executive Director at Hongkong Land said, “This recognition clearly demonstrates that you don’t have to be new to be more sustainable. In fact, Jardine House which is home to some of Hong Kong’s most impressive global and local organisations, was completed in 1973 and is the highest performing building in our Central Portfolio across water efficiency, energy efficiency, air quality, and waste diversion.”

These certifications are a result of the ambitious sustainability targets Hongkong Land set in its Sustainability Framework 2030. The Group has set science-based targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for an absolute reduction of 46.2% in emissions by 2030 from 2019 levels. Additionally, Hongkong Land is reducing Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 29% against a 2019 baseline. Hongkong Land will release its 2023 sustainability progress report in May, further detailing its progress and setting new targets.

Hongkong Land’s strategy to achieve these targets has been to focus on improving energy efficiency in existing buildings, while also working to monitor and reduce the embodied carbon required for new builds with its bespoke embodied carbon measurement tool. The tool uses a supplier-based approach tailored to supply chains across the region, which allows the identification of carbon saving opportunities across the design, tendering and construction processes. Embodied carbon refers to the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions associated with materials and construction processes throughout the entire lifecycle of a building, and can account for up to 50% of the total carbon footprint of a building.

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About Hongkong Land

Hongkong Land is a major listed property investment, management and development group. Founded in 1889, Hongkong Land’s business is built on excellence, integrity and partnership.

The Group owns and manages more than 850,000 sq. m. of prime office and luxury retail assets in key Asian cities, principally Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing and Jakarta. Its properties hold industry leading green building certifications and attract the world’s foremost companies and luxury brands.

The Group’s Central Hong Kong portfolio represents some 450,000 sq. m. of prime property. It has a further 165,000 sq. m. of prestigious office space in Singapore mainly held through joint ventures, four retail centres on the Chinese mainland, including a luxury retail centre at Wangfujing in Beijing, and a 50% interest in a leading office complex in Central Jakarta. The Group also has a number of high-quality residential, commercial and mixed-use projects under development in cities across China and Southeast Asia, including a 43% interest in a 1.1 million sq. m. mixed-use project in West Bund, Shanghai. Its subsidiary, MCL Land, is a well-established residential developer in Singapore.

Hongkong Land Holdings Limited is incorporated in Bermuda and has a primary listing in the standard segment of the London Stock Exchange, with secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore. The Group’s assets and investments are managed from Hong Kong by Hongkong Land Limited. Hongkong Land is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

Lao Woman Arrested in Extortion Case Involving Police Officers in Bangkok

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Thai authorities detained a 34-year-old Lao woman on 4 May, suspecting her involvement in a criminal gang, purportedly comprising several police officers, accused of extorting THB 2.5 million (USD 67,975) from a group of Chinese individuals in Bangkok.

Crayon appointed an authorized Cloud Commerce Manager for Broadcom in Asia Pacific

Crayon will handle all order processes for VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) Pinnacle and Premier partners in the region


SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2024 – Crayon, a global leader in IT services and innovation, announced today it has been chosen as an authorized Broadcom Cloud Commerce Manager (CCM) provider for VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) partners in the Asia Pacific region.

Under the agreement, Crayon will provide these services for Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, India, Taiwan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Korea, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Myanmar. With this appointment, Crayon will welcome all VCSP partners and provide them with support and services to help adopt the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), alongside storage, ransomware and disaster recovery, and application platform services.

“Broadcom is excited to be on this new journey with our VMware Cloud Service Provider community, and Cloud Commerce Managers such as Crayon will serve as a trusted advisor to the VCSP partner community as a whole,” said Ahmar Mohammad, Vice President, Partners, Managed Services, and Solutions GTM, VMware Cloud Foundation Division at Broadcom. “We’re confident that Crayon has the knowledge and expertise to help partners deliver a consistent VCF private cloud experience to their customers and provide VCSP partners with world class service and support.”

Cloud Commerce Managers (CCM) handle all order processes, including submissions and monthly billing for VCSP Pinnacle and Premier partners, streamlining operations and allowing partners to focus on value creation for their customers. CCMs also facilitate the adoption and management of VCF for VCSP Premier partners. Cloud Commerce Managers enable VCSP Premier partners to expand their services by offering technical and go-to-market support, directly addressing the challenges of cloud transformation.

“We are uniquely positioned to help VCSP partners best leverage VMware Cloud Foundation and associated offerings to enable their digital transformation ,” said Crayon CEO Melissa Mulholland. “In our partner-centric approach, we strive to help companies utilize technology to create more value for their customers in this challenging market where businesses are looking for ways to accelerate innovation and enable flexibility to build, run, and manage applications at scale.”

Crayon will focus on streamlining operations and allowing partners to focus on value creation for their customers.

“Supporting our current partners and embracing new collaborations is our priority right now,” said Rhonda Robati, Crayon’s Executive Vice President for Asia Pacific. “We are committed to enhancing our partners’ success and addressing their customers’ challenges by leveraging our technical expertise and support services, aiming to boost partner’s profitability across the region.”

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Crayon

Crayon is a customer-centric innovation and IT services company with over 4,000 team members across 46 countries. We optimize businesses’ IT estate to help them innovate with expertise they can trust. Our services create value for companies to thrive today, and scale for tomorrow. For more information, visit .

Hong Kong, where the world comes to play


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2024 – From international rugby and golf to fencing and dragon boats, Hong Kong’s sports scene echoes the city’s diverse cultural blend of East and West, with world-class facilities to match.

With 2024 being an Olympic year, Hong Kong is in the thick of the action. The inaugural Hong Kong leg of the FIE Foil World Cup gathered elite international foilists for a pre-Olympic showdown. Reigning Olympic champion Cheung Ka-long threw down the gauntlet to his rivals by leading Team Hong Kong, China to victory at AsiaWorld-Expo.

FIE Foil World Cup – Hong Kong, China
FIE Foil World Cup – Hong Kong, China

The World Triathlon Cup not only offered Olympic qualifying points, but also unique experiences for competitors, including a 750m swim leg in Victoria Harbour followed by a 20km bike ride and 5km sprint to the finish line in the heart of the city.

World Triathlon Cup
World Triathlon Cup

Hong Kong Sevens (rugby) is the undisputed champion of mega sports events, with this year’s 47th edition reuniting the world’s best teams for three-days of high-octane sport and non-stop entertainment. Played in front of a full-house crowd, it provided a fitting finale at the Hong Kong Stadium before the tournament moves to a new home at Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP).

2024 Hong Kong Sevens
2024 Hong Kong Sevens

New this year was LIV Golf Hong Kong. It was a big hit with dedicated fans and interested newcomers alike, as they were treated to top quality action, entertainment and family fun at the Hong Kong Golf Club.

For an event that truly reflects the Hong Kong’s rich cultural diversity, the Dragon Boat Festival is held at waterfront venues across the city each summer.

Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon Boat Festival

The city’s sports scene is revving higher with the KTSP (opening in 2025) featuring top-notch facilities, including a 50,000-seat main stadium, to attract even more exciting events.

The Government is working with various sectors to launch sports events. “The momentum will keep on building. And long beyond. There will be no stopping our many prestigious international events,” said Paul Chan, the Financial Secretary.

Hong Kong will co-host the 15th National Games in 2025 with Guangdong and Macao. Held every four years, the National Games is China’s highest-level and largest national multi-sports event. This is the first time for Hong Kong to co-host the National Games, propelling sports development in the city.

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Lee Kum Kee partners with HCSA Community Services to support and help aspiring individuals to enter the culinary world

Lee Kum Kee aims to equip these individuals with the professional skills and knowledge to pursue careers in the F&B industry


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2024 – Lee Kum Kee, a global name in Asian sauces and condiments, proudly announces its partnership with HCSA Community Services. The collaboration serves as a key sponsorship for HCSA Academy, supporting its culinary training programmes and on-ground training to nurture future talents.

Chef John See and the fellow trainees at FHA 2024
Chef John See and the fellow trainees at FHA 2024

HCSA Academy, a flagship initiative of HCSA Community Services, is dedicated to empowering aspiring individuals and families. The Academy provides its trainees with valuable skills training, which in turn enhancing their competency to secure employment in the F&B industry. In collaboration with Lee Kum Kee, the Academy aims to not only instil hope and create a promising future for these individuals but also provide them with a real-world experience in a dynamic and fast-paced working environment through the programme.

In conjunction with the partnership, Lee Kum Kee invited two trainees from HCSA Academy to join its booth at FHA – Food & Beverage 2024 from 23 April to 26 April. During the event, the trainees had the opportunity to work with Chef John See, the veteran Singaporean chef and food consultant, in ingredients preparation, cooking demonstrations and serving delectable treats to FHA visitors. Over the course of the 4-day event, approximately 60,000 visitors had the opportunity to witness the trainees in action and indulge in the brand’s offerings.

This collaborative effort highlights Lee Kum Kee’s unwavering commitment to constant entrepreneurship and sustainable business development. Guided by its corporate core value of “Si Li Ji Ren” (思利及人) which translates to “Considering Others’ Interests”, Lee Kum Kee has become a pillar of support for motivated individuals seeking a fresh start in life.

“We are excited to partner with HCSA to continue making a positive impact on the community we serve,” said Lillian Wong, the Associate Business Director of Lee Kum Kee Singapore. “Through this initiative, we aim to empower individuals with valuable culinary skills and provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, while putting our core values into practice.”

“We are grateful for the support and partnership of Lee Kum Kee,” said Sony Haq, Head of Academy at HCSA Academy. “Together, we can create meaningful change and provide hope for a brighter future for less fortunate individuals in our country.”

Driven by their shared commitment to community upliftment and empowerment, Lee Kum Kee and HCSA Community Services began their collaborative effort in 2023, providing care packages to 220 families filled with Lee Kum Kee sauces during the festive seasons.

Lee Kum Kee has a strong commitment to social responsibility and has collaborated with various charitable organisations. In Singapore, Lee Kum Kee has collaborated with Project Dignity and Willing Hearts to extend support to those in need. With the mission of “Promoting Chinese Culinary Culture Worldwide”, the company works hand in hand with top culinary schools around the world and offers global culinary immersion programmes to contribute to the sustainable development of the food industry by nurturing culinary talents.

For more information about Lee Kum Kee and HCSA Academy, please visit corporate.lkk.com/en and HCSA Academy at hcsaacademy.sg.
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About Lee Kum Kee

Lee Kum Kee was established in 1888 when its founder, Lee Kum Sheung, created his oyster sauce in Nanshui, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China. With a glorious history of over 135 years, Lee Kum Kee has become an international household name as well as a symbol of quality and trust. Today, it offers more than 300 types of sauces and condiments in over 100 countries and regions.

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About HCSA Community Services

Founded in 1996, HCSA Community Services (formerly known as Highpoint Community Services Association) began its operations as a halfway house for less fortunate individuals and has significantly broadened its scope to now support other at-risk groups within the community. HCSA Community Services is recognised as a charitable entity with Institute of a Public Character (IPC) status and a member of the National Council of Social Service. The organisation’s mission to empower the vulnerable is achieved through its signature programmes: HCSA Highpoint Halfway House, HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre, HCSA Dayspring SPIN (Single Parents INformed, INvolved, INcluded), and HCSA Academy.

About HCSA Academy

HCSA Academy, the latest programme by HCSA Community Services, aims to give a future and hope to vulnerable individuals looking for a stable career in the F&B industry.

Officially opened by Dr. Yaacob Ibrahim on 8 May 2018, the Academy is an Approved Training Centre (ATO) certified by SkillsFuture Singapore to run WSQ Culinary Courses. Comprising a modern industry-relevant kitchen with an attached 60-seater dining space, the Academy is well-equipped to handle culinary team bonding workshops and private dining events, in addition to culinary training courses.

Meet One of the “Biggest Airdrops”, UXLINK Airdrop Voucher NFT Launched


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 May 2024 – UXLINK, the “Social Monster”, has issued the “IN UXLINK WE TRUST ” series of NFTs as airdrop vouchers. NFTs are categorized into four grades: “MOON”, “TRUST”, “FRENS” and “LINK”, which correspond to different rights and interests and the number of $UXLINK tokens to be airdropped, based on the user’s community contribution, on-chain interactions and assets.

UXLINK Airdrop Voucher NFT Launched

NFT holders have generous rights and benefits, including:

1. 100% access to $UXLINK native token Season 1 airdrops
2. Priority participation in $UXLINK Season 2 and Season 3 airdrops
3. Access to joint airdrops of UXLINK eco-projects & AIRDROP2049 projects
4. Voting rights in community governance

Currently, UXLINK has more than 5 million registered users, about 800,000 DAPP daily users and 180,000 on-chain daily users. This NFT issuance is expected to cover about 10% of the highest quality users, exceeding 500,000 in size.
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About UXLINK

UXLINK is the largest web3 social platform and infrastructure for users and developers to discover, distribute, and trade crypto assets in unique socialized and group-based manners.
1. Gained over 5 million users, with 600K on-chain/off-chain daily active and 100K on-chain daily active users.
2. Organized user traffic and interactions by 90K+ web3-powered groups

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