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Luxshare Precision Reports Steady Growth in Q3 2024 Results, Optimistic About Annual Performance

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 November 2024 – Luxshare Precision (002475.SZ) announced its Q3 2024 financial results on October 25. In the first three quarters of the year, the company achieved approximately RMB177.177 billion in revenue, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 13.67%. The net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company reached RMB9.075 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 23.06%. These figures highlight the company’s robust performance, driven by its deep engagement in several key business segments.

A core pillar of Luxshare Precision is consumer electronics, where strong partnerships with longstanding clients like Apple Inc. have yielded significant returns. Additionally, in the communication and data center sector, along with the automotive electronics area, the company has launched innovative products and solutions that have garnered positive market feedback, emerging as new growth drivers.

In the consumer electronics sector, Luxshare Precision continues to demonstrate its technological prowess. In September 2024, Apple Inc. launched the iPhone 16 series. According to Counterpoint Research, sales of the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max surged by 44% compared to last year’s models. The new iPhone experienced a strong debut in the Chinese market, with sales in the first three weeks up 20% compared to the 2023 models. Recently, Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Williams, accompanied by Luxshare Precision’s Chairwoman, Ms. Wang Laichun (Grace Wang), visited the factory in Kunshan, Jiangsu, where he praised the advanced automation and maturity of the production lines. This endorsement from such a pivotal partner not only underscores Luxshare Precision’s significant role in the global consumer electronics market, but also highlights its commitment to quality and technological innovation.

Moreover, Apple Inc. has announced the launch of its Apple Intelligence feature on October 28, alongside iOS 18.1. This feature will integrate Siri and ChatGPT to enhance user experience. The introduction of Apple Intelligence is expected to boost sales of Apple products, from which Luxshare Precision stands to benefit, further promoting its development in the consumer electronics sector.

In the communication and data center sector, Luxshare Precision is focusing on core products related to electrical connections, air-cooled/liquid-cooled cooling systems, and power management to meet the demand for high-performance solutions. The company has made significant strides in high-speed interconnection within data centers. At the 2024 OCP Global Summit, Luxshare Precision showcased its proactive contributions to AI data center innovations. Its subsidiary, Luxshare-Tech, introduced 224G High-Speed Interconnect Systems, Liquid Cooling System Solutions, and High-Power Interconnect Systems, all designed with advanced manufacturing processes to ensure stability and reliability during high-speed data transmission, supporting the rapid growth of AI applications.

Overall, Luxshare Precision is continually deepening its diversified development strategy to solidify its position as a comprehensive technology manufacturing enterprise while actively addressing potential market challenges. Over the past year, the company has strategically executed several important acquisitions, further enhancing its market position in manufacturing and automotive sectors.

In the automotive sector, Luxshare Precision has formed strategic partnerships with major global automotive manufacturers in areas such as wiring harnesses, connectors, intelligent cabins, and intelligent driving. Through continuous innovation and improved production capacity, the company is enhancing its competitiveness in the automotive market. To accelerate the globalization of its automotive business, Luxshare Precision announced plans to acquire a 50.1% stake in German cable and harnessing manufacturing giant Leoni AG and 100% of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Leoni Kabel GmbH. Grace Wang stated that the company aims to leverage Leoni’s resources in conjunction with Luxshare Precision’s own strengths, thus expanding its global business footprint and driving innovation to provide greater value to customers. This strategic move will further solidify Luxshare Precision’s position in the global automotive wiring harness market and expand additional market opportunities.

In the consumer electronics sector, Luxshare Precision plans to acquire a majority stake in Pegatron’s Kunshan factory for RMB2.1 billion, which will make it the largest shareholder of the factory and position it to become the second-largest iPhone assembler globally. This acquisition is expected to further consolidate its role within Apple’s supply chain.

Furthermore, Luxshare Precision has completed the acquisition of Qorvo’s packaging and testing facility in China, which is expected to enhance its packaging and testing capabilities in the consumer electronics RF front-end module sector, further strengthening its competitive advantage in the industry. The acquired facility specializes in core components for wireless communication modules, focusing on the mobile cellular market. Through these strategic acquisitions, Luxshare Precision continues to optimize and deepen its business layout, laying a solid foundation for future growth.

Luxshare Precision projects that its net profit for the entire year of 2024 will reach between RMB13.143 billion and RMB13.691 billion, indicating a year-on-year increase of 20.00% to 25.00%. Excluding nonrecurring profit and loss, the net profit is projected to be between RMB11.486 billion and RMB12.713 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 12.76% to 24.82%. Having been listed among Fortune Global 500 for two consecutive years, Luxshare Precision will continue to pursue a dual-driven strategy of internal growth and external expansion to promote steady business growth. Looking ahead, with the launch of new Apple products and ongoing growth in the communications and automotive areas, Luxshare Precision’s future business performance appears promising.
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Lee Kum Kee Garners Industry Cares Recognition Scheme 2024 ‘Grand Award’ from the Federation of Hong Kong Industries


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 November 2024 – On 26 September, Lee Kum Kee rejoiced as the recipient of the esteemed ‘Grand Award’, ‘The Most Devoted Award’ and ‘The Most Innovative Award’ at the Federation of Hong Kong Industries’ (FHKI) Industry Cares Recognition Scheme 2024 Presentation Ceremony. The accolades recognise Lee Kum Kee’s innovative spirit and outstanding performance in fulfilling corporate social responsibilities.

Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun (at right) presents the ‘Grand Award’ to Mr Dodie Hung, Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs, Lee Kum Kee
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun (at right) presents the ‘Grand Award’ to Mr Dodie Hung, Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs, Lee Kum Kee

Contributing to Lee Kum Kee’s wins were its launch of the Shaping a Sustainable Future programme and the 7th International Master Chef’s Charity Gala Dinner last year. At the 26 September ceremony, Dodie Hung, Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs, Lee Kum Kee said, “Lee Kum Kee upholds the core value of ‘Si Li Ji Ren’ and is dedicated to contributing to society and caring for the vulnerable. This recognition from the FHKI affirms our long-term commitment to corporate social responsibility and motivates us to continue innovating for a positive impact on society.”

The Industry Cares Recognition Scheme is organised by the FHKI s and its Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. The judging panel consists of representatives from government, social service organisations, academia, caring partners and industry players. This year, over 100 enterprises submitted entries, with the judges selecting winning companies based on criteria such as social impact, resource allocation, initiatives, and creation of shared value.

Lee Kum Kee will continue to uphold the spirit of “Si Li Ji Ren” as it actively fulfils its social responsibilities and creates positive value for the community.
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About Lee Kum Kee

Lee Kum Kee was established in 1888 when its founder Mr Lee Kum Sheung invented Lee Kum Kee oyster sauce in Nanshui, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province of 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. Lee Kum Kee offers more than 300 types of sauces and condiments in over 100 countries and regions.

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About the Industry Cares Recognition Scheme

The Federation of Hong Kong Industries established the Committee on Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility in 2011 to advocate and encourage members to pursue corporate social responsibility. The Committee first organised the Industry Cares Recognition Scheme in 2013 to recognise companies that bring good benefits to society and support more companies to implement corporate social responsibility.

Laos Celebrates National Handicraft Day, Honoring Heritage, Economic Impact

Laos Celebrates National Handicraft Day, Honoring Heritage, Economic Impact
Lao Textile Exhibition at ITECC (photo credit: ITECC hall)

Laos commemorates its National Handicraft Day on 1 November, celebrating the nation’s rich heritage and the economic value of its traditional crafts. Established in 2007, this day highlights the contributions of Lao artisans in preserving cultural identity while supporting economic growth.

Ocean City to host International Lantern Design Contest and Festival


HANOI, VIETNAM- Media OutReach Newswire – 1 November 2024 – Vinhomes JSC and Sunny Vietnam Co. announce the launch of the Ocean International Lantern Contest and Festival. This event marks the first-ever international-scale lantern design competition, bringing together the most distinguished artisans from major lantern-making cultures worldwide. This annual program, held at the Ocean City megacomplex, aims to create an artistic destination to witness some of the world’s renowned “intangible cultural heritage.”

Each design is a combination of creative ideas and ingenuity of the artisan.
Each design is a combination of creative ideas and ingenuity of the artisan.

With its overarching theme of “Shine for Life,” the Ocean International Lantern Contest will not only feature the world’s most outstanding lantern artisans but also open new opportunities to elevate and incorporate lantern art into modern life. Through this competition, artisans will fully showcase the best of traditional lantern artistry, blending it with limitless creativity through modern technology to create stunning and unique visual spectacles for the public.

For its inaugural year, the organizers have chosen the theme “Oriental Light,” hoping the program to become a cultural bridge, enhancing cross-nation exchange and inspiring love for life, while spreading hope, strength, and light for the future.

The competition consists of two rounds: the preliminary (October 31 – November 14, 2024) and the final round (November 15, 2024 – January 17, 2025). For the preliminary, teams need only submit designs via lantern@vinhomes.vn, which the jury will evaluate and shortlist. In the final round, the finalists will build their designs on-site at Ocean City, under the direct observation of the Jury. The awards ceremony for the most impressive lantern designs and the top artisans will be held on January 18, 2025, during the lively atmosphere of the Lunar New Year celebrations.

Immediately following the awards ceremony, the Ocean International Lantern Festival with the theme “Oriental Light” will launch on January 18, 2025, running until March 16, 2025. The event will feature majestic lantern displays crafted by artisans who are recognized as “living heritage” of traditional artistry. These displays will extend along a nearly 1-km route, creating a must-see artistic and spring-outing destination for millions of visitors.

Alongside the lantern displays illuminating Ocean City’s skyline, the International Lantern Festival will host a variety of activities, featuring well-known international artists and vibrant cultural exhibitions to offer an exciting musical space amidst the festival’s dazzling colors. Additionally, at Ocean City, organizers have designed a “Shine for Life” wishing path where visitors can share their best wishes for family, friends, or themselves in the New Year, along with other meaningful springtime activities designed for all ages.

The Ocean International Lantern Contest and Festival is a groundbreaking cultural event for Eastern traditional craft and an expression of hope and optimism for a better future. It also serves as a platform to bring traditional intangible cultural heritage to the public and integrate it into modern life. This significant event contributes to enhancing Vietnam’s image on the global tourism map, with hopes of attracting international cultural festivals to Vietnam and bringing the country closer to the world as we work together toward a peaceful and sustainable future./.

For more information, please visit: https://oceancityhanoi.vn/en/lantern-festival/
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Merck Announces Emerging Biotech Grant Program Winners

  • Award recipients to receive in-kind technologies and services to accelerate therapeutics to market
  • Merck experts to provide consultation and training in qualification, risk assessment, and process optimization
  • Program extended this year to Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, South Korea

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 November 2024 – Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced the winners of its Emerging Biotech (EB) Grant Program in Asia Pacific. The Award is designed to support biotech startups with resources to enable emerging companies to discover, develop, optimize, and commercialize therapeutics faster and more efficiently.

Merck Emerging Biotech Award Recipients for Taiwan receiving their awards at the award ceremony.
Merck Emerging Biotech Award Recipients for Taiwan receiving their awards at the award ceremony.
Merck Emerging Biotech Award Recipients for Australia receiving their awards at the award ceremony.
Merck Emerging Biotech Award Recipients for Australia receiving their awards at the award ceremony.



“Merck is committed to supporting exceptional biotech companies to both kickstart and streamline their journey from discovery to manufacturing with our grant program,” said Chua Keng Hock, Senior Vice President, Process Solutions Asia Pacific, Life Science business of Merck. “We recognize the complexities involved in delivering next-generation therapies to the market. Merck’s EB Grant is designed to expedite the development of treatments that address critical unmet medical needs.”

The award recipients are:

Country Grand Prize Winner Finalist Prize Winners Special Mention
Australia & New Zealand Southern RNA for enabling the manufacturing of mRNA for personalized medicines Institute for Drug Technology for enabling the manufacturing of antibody-drug conjugates.

Psaio for developing bispecific antibodies targeting prostate-specific antigen to treat prostate cancer.

Kimer Med for developing

a family of broad-spectrum antiviral biologics to treat infectious diseases, and for pandemic protection.

Taiwan HanchorBio for developing clinical-stage and next-generation immuno-oncology therapies through innovation in cutting-edge designer biologics with novel, multi-functional modalities. Pell Biomed Technology for developing more efficient and cost-effective gene-modified cell therapies.

Glyconex for glycan-directed cancer therapies including antibody-drug conjugates to treat a range of solid tumors such as gastrointestinal cancers.

Shine-On BioMedical for developing targeted exosomes as a platform for drug delivery as well as tri-specific antibody for cancer treatment.

Merck experts selected the winning submissions based on the scientific and societal merit of the therapy in development and process challenges and expertise gaps that may impact ongoing development. In-kind technologies and services from Merck will be awarded to the winners in Australia & New Zealand and Taiwan to help solve these challenges.

Merck first started the EB grant program in 2014 in the United States and has expanded its reach to include Europe, China, South Korea and Taiwan in recent years. In 2024, the EB Grant was extended to Australia & New Zealand and is open to Taiwan and South Korea (the winners for South Korea were announced in July 2024). To-date, Merck’s EB Grant program has awarded technologies and consultation to over 40 biotechnology companies around the world, supporting their efforts to improve patient outcomes for various diseases such as cancer, brain tumors, osteoarthritis, and cardiovascular disorders.

https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/SG/en/applications/pharmaceutical-and-biopharmaceutical-manufacturing/biotech-resource-hub/startup-programs#our-grant-programs

Other Merck grants at group level:
https://www.merckgroup.com/en/research/open-innovation.html

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About Merck

Merck, a leading science and technology company, operates across life science, healthcare and electronics. Around 63,000 employees work to make a positive difference to millions of people’s lives every day by creating more joyful and sustainable ways to live. From providing products and services that accelerate drug development and manufacturing as well as discovering unique ways to treat the most challenging diseases to enabling the intelligence of devices – the company is everywhere. In 2023, Merck generated sales of € 21 billion in 65 countries.

Scientific exploration and responsible entrepreneurship have been key to Merck’s technological and scientific advances. This is how Merck has thrived since its founding in 1668. The founding family remains the majority owner of the publicly listed company. Merck holds the global rights to the Merck name and brand. The only exceptions are the United States and Canada, where the business sectors of Merck operate as MilliporeSigma in life science, EMD Serono in healthcare, and EMD Electronics in electronics.

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Vientiane Seizes Millions in Drugs in First Nine Months of 2024

Photo credit: Lao Security News

During the first nine months of 2024, authorities in Vientiane Capital confiscated a total of 15.5 million narcotics pills and arrested 1,273 criminals, with 82 offenders being foreigners.

EdgeProp announces winners of EdgeProp Excellence Awards 2024; City Developments, GuocoLand, SingHaiyi Group and UOL Group are Top Developers

  • City Developments, GuocoLand, SingHaiyi Group and UOL Group emerged as major winners with more than 9 awards each
  • Lentor Mansion, Tembusu Grand and TMW Maxwell clinched 4 Excellence awards in their respective categories
  • Space Efficiency was the key theme this year
  • Commercial and Industrial developments given their inaugural recognition at the Awards

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 November 2024 – EdgeProp Singapore has announced the winners of its annual EdgeProp Excellence Awards (EPEA) at a gala dinner on October 30, held at Shangri-La Singapore this year.

Award recipients of the EdgeProp Excellence Awards 2024
Award recipients of the EdgeProp Excellence Awards 2024

The prestigious event recognises and celebrates outstanding property developers and their developments that set a benchmark of excellence in Singapore’s real estate industry.

“Since we started, we’ve given out 64 Top Development awards—34 in the central region and 30 in the non-central region. In terms of the annual price growth or CAGR for these developments – the central region winners achieved an average annual price growth (CAGR) of 2.62%, while those in the non-central region achieved 4.19%. By comparison, over the same period, the average resale prices of non-landed private residential properties across Singapore saw growth of just 0.71% for the central region and 4.15% for the non-central region,” says Bernard Tong, CEO of EdgeProp Singapore.

“Eight years ago, we saw a need for a credible benchmark to recognise excellence and inspire progress in real estate. And that’s why we created the EdgeProp Excellence Awards. The bedrock of these awards is our judging process — rigorous, quantifiable, and deeply debated, with every choice backed by a review from KPMG,” Tong adds.

The gala night was EdgeProp’s largest-scale event to date and saw 245 guests in attendance, including key VIPs in the real estate industry. The event is sponsored by Geberit Southeast Asia, V-Zug Singapore and Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pacific, Official Automotive Partner Zeekr, Official Knowledge Partners KPMG Singapore and CPG Corporation, and Supporting Partner Cosentino.

“And the deeper message here is this: you’ve done phenomenal work. You’re transforming barren lands into vibrant communities, turning ideas into living spaces, and dreams into homes where people live in, work in, and play within,” says Tong.

The esteemed judges of EPEA 2024 were Desmond Sim, CEO of Edmund Tie & Company; Ng Sze Oun, Director of Compound Collaborative Pte Ltd; Sandy Tan, Founder of Chalked Private Limited; Sky Seah, Academic Director at National University of Singapore; Tang Kok Thye, Associate Partner of ADDP Architects LLP; and Bernard Tong, CEO of EdgeProp Singapore. The sustainability scoring methodology was developed by CPG Corporation, which borrows components from the Building and Construction Authority’s (BCA) Green Mark Certification Scheme. After judging the nominees based on six categories: Landscape, Design, Innovation, Sustainability, Showflat, and Marketing, the aggregated scores were carefully reviewed by KPMG Singapore.

“Each development is a product of the dedication and determination of so many people: the developers who envision the project, the project teams who strategise, the marketing teams who bring it to the public, and the architects who design with both beauty and functionality in mind, the consultants who ensure every step is aligned, and the many agencies who contribute their expertise,” Tong says. “It is through this collective teamwork, hard work, shared blood, sweat, and tears that these concepts become tangible places — places people are proud to call home, places that contribute to a thriving community, and places that leave a lasting impact,” adds Tong.

Please refer to the complete list of awards and winners below:

Top Developer City Developments Limited
GuocoLand
SingHaiyi Group
UOL Group Limited
Top Sustainable Developer
by CPG Corporation
UOL Group Limited
Top Luxury Development Watten House
Top Mega Development Avenue South Residence (Completed category)
Grand Dunman (Uncompleted category)
Top Boutique Development Myra (Completed category)
The Hillshore (Uncompleted category)
Top Landed Development Clover Villas
Top Executive Condominium Lumina Grand
People’s Choice Meyer Mansion (Residential Completed category)
Lentor Mansion (Residential Uncompleted category)
Coliwoo Orchard (Co-living)
Village Hotel Sentosa (Hotel)
Guoco Midtown (Commercial)
Completed Category
(TOP obtained between Jan ’22 – May ’24)
Uncompleted Category
(Building Under Construction)
(1st caveat between Jan ‘23 – May ‘24)
Residential Mixed-use Residential
Top Development Avenue South Residence Parc Komo Lentor Mansion
Meyer Mansion Grand Dunman
Amber Park Pinetree Hill
Residential (Central) Residential (Non-central) Mixed-use Residential (Central) Residential (Non-central) Mixed-use
Design Excellence Meyer Mansion Riverfront Residences Parc Komo Tembusu Grand Lentor Mansion TMW Maxwell
Landscape Excellence Meyer Mansion Clavon Parc Komo Pinetree Hill Lentor Mansion TMW Maxwell
Sustainability Excellence Kopar at Newton Clavon Sengkang Grand Residences Pinetree Hill Lentoria The Reserve Residences
Innovation Excellence Avenue South Residence The Gazania Parc Komo Tembusu Grand Lumina Grand The Reserve Residences
Marketing Excellence Tembusu Grand Lentor Mansion TMW Maxwell
Showflat Excellence Tembusu Grand Lentor Mansion TMW Maxwell
Co-living Excellence Campus by The Assembly Place
Best Luxury Hotel The Singapore EDITION
Best Upscale Hotel Pullman Singapore Hill Street
Best Boutique Hotel 21 Carpenter
Top Selling Project in CCR Watten House
Top Selling Project in RCR Grand Dunman
Top Selling Project in OCR Lentor Hills Residences
Top Selling Landed Project Pollen Collection

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About EdgeProp Singapore

EdgeProp Singapore offers real estate news and analytics to homebuyers and investors. EdgeProp Singapore is also the property section of The Edge Singapore, a business and investment weekly publication established in November 2001.

OP-ED: Forging a Path to End AIDS in Laos, Cambodia

Photo supplied by UNFPA Laos.

OP-ED BY Sandra Bernklau, UNFPA Representative, Cambodia

Bakhtiyor Kadyrov, UNFPA Representative, Laos

Patricia Ongpin, UNAIDS Country Director for Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia


In the heart of Southeast Asia, Cambodia and Laos stand united in efforts to end the HIV epidemic. While significant progress has been made, there is still much to do. UNAIDS data shows that ending AIDS as a public health threat is achievable by 2030, but only if countries, communities and partners close the gaps holding back progress.

The bottom line is we can only end AIDS as a public health threat by overcoming it everywhere, for everyone. 

The actions we take today to end AIDS will help advance the achievement of all the Sustainable Development Goals, ensure countries are prepared to overcome the pandemics of the future, and help secure a safer, fairer world for everyone. 

This means all countries need to continue learning further from each other’s experiences and working together to strengthen their HIV response. Despite tremendous strides taken in Cambodia and Laos and the region over the past two decades, AIDS is not over—a great deal of unfinished work lies ahead. 

That is why a recent UNAIDS and UNFPA-facilitated learning exchange between the two countries is so encouraging. As part of this quest to help close knowledge gaps, 18 delegates from nine institutions in Laos visited Cambodia, including government stakeholders, United Nations representatives, civil society organizations and youth networks. 

The primary objective was to gain insights into successful HIV prevention strategies implemented in Cambodia, with a focus on achieving the so-called “95-95-95 goals”, to diagnose 95 percent of all people living with HIV, provide antiretroviral therapy for 95 percent of those diagnosed and achieve viral suppression for 95 percent of those who are on HIV treatment by 2030. With Cambodia having already achieved 89-99-98 of these targets, key lessons can be learnt – particularly in community-led services and innovative approaches to address gaps in HIV prevention.

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Fresh initiatives, under Cambodia’s National Policy for Ending AIDS and the Sustainability of HIV Programme for 2023-2028, prioritizes identifying, testing, and treating nearly 10,000 undiagnosed people living with HIV among other priorities. This includes encouraging those at risk of HIV transmission – particularly young people, men who have sex with men, transgender people, people who inject drugs and sex/female entertainment workers – to seek testing and access health and social protection benefits. 

A key feature of helping young people make safe choices is the Comprehensive Sexuality Education curriculum, with UNFPA working with the ministries of Education in both countries to ensure individuals have the knowledge and skills to understand HIV transmission and prevention, promoting safe practices and reducing stigma, which are essential steps toward healthy behavior and ending AIDS. 

This work is critical as young people remain at risk in both countries, with 43 percent of new infections occurring among young people aged 15-24 years in Cambodia – compounded by only 23 percent of young people aged 15-24 years having comprehensive knowledge about HIV, a decline from 38 percent in 2014.  In Laos, 43 percent of new infections were among young people aged 15-24 years in 2023.

With Cambodia and Laos committed to ensuring the sustainability of HIV response, UNAIDS and UNFPA are working with the respective governments as well as stakeholders and partners to realize the 95-95-95  and national targets to address inequality to end  AIDS.  

This work is critical as both countries face unfinished agendas to address stigma, discrimination, and other legal, human rights, social and gender-related barriers that make people vulnerable to HIV transmission and hinder their access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services. 

UNAIDS and UNFPA, with the principle of leaving no one behind, reaffirm our commitment to support the governments of Cambodia and Laos in strengthening HIV prevention and treatment. Together with all stakeholders – including civil society, media and communities of people living with HIV, youth and key populations – we will continue to advocate for the protection of the rights of people living with HIV, the elimination of stigma and discrimination, and to ensure that all young people have access to the information, support and services they need to make healthy choices for their lives.