UNESCO has officially added Thailand’s famous prawn soup, Tom Yum Kung, to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Pudong Shipping Week 2024 Held in Shanghai
Pudong New Area will promote the development of high-end shipping services to create a dynamic shipping industry ecosystem in Shanghai’s free trade zone.
The six-day PDSW has arranged several industry exchange events, including a conference hosted by the Shanghai government and 56 activities planned by global organizations, companies, industry associations, and scientific research bodies.
Brand activities, including shipping week and maritime exhibitions, have become key platforms for leading development and empowering industries in major international shipping hub cities. PDSW will work with the partners of both domestic and international shipping brands to set up a cooperative system and form an ecosystem and social circle for Chinese and foreign brand activities.
The partners include China Maritime, Greece Posidonia, Nor-Shipping, London International Shipping Week, and Hong Kong Maritime Week.
In addition to the high-end shipping services and green smart shipping activities that were held during the first PDSW, this year’s event also added new themes such as Greek National Day, Zhoushan Port Day, Eastern Hub, low-altitude economy, logistics supply chain, blockchain application, shipping model, logistics robots, and others.
Experts in shipping, logistics, and shipbuilding, along with industry leaders and representatives from domestic and foreign ports and professional organizations, will present the latest insights and trends to participants during these themed activities.
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Laos to Decentralize Medicine Procurement to Provinces Starting in 2025
A shortage of medicine in Laos’ state hospitals has forced patients to buy medications from outside sources. This issue was raised during the 8th ordinary session of the National Assembly on 26 November, where members discussed solutions to the problem.
Bounfeng Phoummalaysith, Minister of Public Health, acknowledged the challenge and explained that the Ministry is working to address the shortage.
Starting in 2025, all provinces and five central hospitals will take responsibility for purchasing their own medications. Currently, the Ministry of Public Health manages procurement, but delays in the bidding process have slowed the distribution of medicine to hospitals across the country.
To address this, the Ministry has proposed shifting procurement responsibilities to the provincial level, a model successfully tested in Oudomxay Province. The Ministry has already implemented strict regulations to oversee the process. A key priority is to establish honest provincial procurement committees, ensuring that medicine prices remain reasonable and in line with established plans. Dishonest practices could negatively impact the health insurance fund.
The Minister of Public Health also addressed concerns regarding the treatment of social security members when hospitals lack medicine, forcing patients to purchase from outside sources. In the past, some patients avoided seeking reimbursements because of the time required, leading to complaints at the hospital.
To streamline the process, the Ministry issued a notification on 28 June stating, “If social security members buy medicine outside, they must submit the bill to the relevant hospital department for reimbursement on the same day, based on the price set by the hospital. This is because the hospital has daily cash flow and no longer requires long waiting periods. Price increases are strictly prohibited, as the hospital will only reimburse the price set by the hospital and will do so on the same day.”
Shopee Singapore and Children’s Cancer Foundation Announce Partnership to Support The Hope Train x ARTrepreneur 2024 Initiative

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2024 – Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, and the Children’s Cancer Foundation (CCF) are excited to announce a new collaboration to support The Hope Train x ARTrepreneur 2024, — a unique art exhibition and auction that aims to empower youth survivors who grapple with employment challenges due to their health struggles by providing them with a platform to showcase their creativity and resilience.

Shopee’s Contributions to The Hope Train x ARTrepreneur 2024 Initiative
Shopee is pledging significant support to the The Hope Train x ARTrepreneur 2024 initiative, with a series of activities designed to engage the public, raise awareness, and for Shopee to make donations to CCF:
- S$10,000 Donation Through Shopee Kiap Kiap Game: Shopee is targeting to raise S$10,000 through its popular Shopee Kiap Kiap game, where every 5 plays contribute S$0.01 to the cause. The accumulated amount will be directed to CCF’s programs supporting youth cancer survivors.
- Storytelling and Awareness on Shopee’s Website: Shopee will feature the stories of the youth survivors and their artwork on its website, helping to raise awareness about childhood cancer and the strength and resilience of these young individuals.
“We are deeply honored to collaborate with the Children’s Cancer Foundation on this meaningful initiative,” said Chua Kel Jin, Director of Shopee Singapore. “At Shopee, we believe in the power of community, creativity, and giving back. Through Shopee Kiap Kiap and this partnership, we hope to raise awareness and provide these young survivors with a platform to shine.”
Empowering Young Survivors Through Art
The Hope Train x ARTrepreneur 2024 Initiative shines a spotlight on the extraordinary creativity of youth cancer survivors, offering them a platform to express themselves through art.
Through this programme, these resilient young individuals gain access to customised art skills training that not only hone their craft but also opens doors to future career opportunities. By empowering them with the tools to develop their talents, the initiative helps foster a sense of purpose, self-confidence, and hope.
Launch and Additional Information
The Hope Train x ARTrepreneur 2024 initiative will kick off on 3 December and run until 12 December 2024. To learn more about the initiative or to participate in the Shopee Kiap Kiap game, visit https://shopee.sg/m/1212kiap-ccf.
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About Shopee
Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee promotes an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem by enabling businesses to digitalise and grow their online presence, helping more people access and benefit from digital services, and uplifting local communities.
Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping homegrown brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.
Shopee is part of Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), a leading global consumer internet company. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology through its three core businesses: Shopee, Garena and SeaMoney.
About Children’s Cancer Foundation
Founded in 1992, the Children’s Cancer Foundation (CCF) is a Social Service Agency dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for children with cancer and their families. With a mission to improve emotional, social, and medical well-being, CCF is committed to becoming a leading provider of resources and psychosocial services for those impacted by childhood cancer.
CCF’s mission is to improve the quality of life of children with cancer and their families by enhancing their emotional, social, and medical well-being. CCF’s vision is to become a leading provider of resources and psychosocial services to children and families impacted by childhood cancer.
South Korean President’s Chief of Staff Resigns After Martial Law Lifted

By David Brennan and Meredith Deliso
ABC News – Following the South Korean State Council’s passing of a resolution to officially lift martial law, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s chief of staff and nine other senior presidential secretaries announced their resignations.
The South Korean Presidential office told reporters Wednesday morning local time that Presidential Chief of Staff Jeong Jin-seok and the other staff members are departing their positions in the wake of the president’s now-lifted declaration.
Yoon had declared martial law in a televised speech late Tuesday, the Yonhap news agency reported. The president said the measure was necessary due to the actions of the country’s liberal opposition, the Democratic Party, which he accused of controlling parliament, sympathizing with North Korea and paralyzing the government.
The move sparked protests, and hours after the declaration, the National Assembly voted early Wednesday morning local time demanding that the president lift the martial law order. A majority of parliament — all 190 members who were present, out of the 300-person body — voted to lift the decree — requiring that it then be lifted, under the South Korean constitution.
Following the National Assembly’s vote, Yoon said he withdrew the troops that had been deployed to carry out martial law and “will lift martial law as soon as we have a quorum in the cabinet.” The State Council then convened to vote to officially lift it.
The country’s Democratic Party called on Yoon to resign following what it called the “fundamentally invalid” declaration of martial law. The opposition party said it will begin impeachment proceedings if the president doesn’t resign.
“This is a serious act of rebellion and perfect grounds for impeachment,” a Democratic Party spokesperson said in a statement after martial law was lifted.
Explaining his decision to declare martial law on Tuesday, Yoon accused the opposition-dominated parliament of “paralyzing” judicial affairs and the administration via 22 proposed cases of impeachment issued since the body convened in June.
After withdrawing the troops, he continued to call out the National Assembly, urging parliament to “immediately stop the outrageous behavior that is paralyzing the functioning of the country with impeachments, legislative manipulation and budget manipulation.”
Yoon’s conservative People Power Party has been locked in a fierce budget dispute with the liberal opposition Democratic Party.
“The handling of the national budget also cut all major budgets to have control over the essential functions of the state, the budget that was formed to crack down on drug crimes and maintain public security,” Yoon said Tuesday. “This undermines the essential functions of the state and leaves the public in a drug paradise and public security panic.”
“The National Assembly, which should be the basis of liberal democracy, has become a monster that collapses the liberal democracy system,” he added.
Following the declaration of martial law, the Democratic Party called on its lawmakers to assemble at the National Assembly building in Seoul, Yonhap reported. Party leader Lee Jae-myung said Yoon’s martial law declaration was an “unconstitutional” measure that “goes against the people.”
“President Yoon declared emergency martial law for no reason,” Lee said, as quoted by Yonhap.
Police and soldiers gathered around the National Assembly on Tuesday night after Yoon spoke. Footage from the scene also showed crowds descending on the building, some people making their way inside. Yonhap reported clashes between security personnel and National Assembly staffers as the former tried to enter the building.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon — a member of Yoon’s People Power Party — was among those who called for an immediate reversal of the declaration. “As mayor, I will do my best to protect the daily lives of citizens,” he added in a post to Facebook.
President Joe Biden’s administration was not alerted of the declaration beforehand, according to the White House National Security Council.
“We are relieved President Yoon has reversed course on his concerning declaration of martial law and respected the ROK National Assembly’s vote to end it,” a White House National Security Council spokesperson told ABC News in a statement. “Democracy is at the foundation of the US-ROK alliance, and we will continue to monitor the situation.”
Biden told reporters he was “just getting briefed” on the martial law declaration, following a speech in Angola on Tuesday evening local time.
His administration is in contact with the South Korean government, the White House National Security Council said.
The US Embassy in Seoul warned Americans in the country that “the situation remains fluid” in the wake of martial law being lifted.
“US citizens should anticipate potential disruptions,” the Embassy said in a security alert. “When in public, you should pay attention to your surroundings and exercise routine safety precautions.”
Tuesday’s martial law declaration marked the first since the country’s democratization in 1987. Martial law was last declared in 1979 after the assassination of dictator Park Chung Hee.
ABC News’ Will Gretsky, Joe Simonetti, Fritz Farrow and Shannon K. Kingston contributed to this report.
Taiwan’s Most Coveted Omakase Teppanyaki, “MinSuiZen·Raku Singapore,” Is Finally in Singapore!

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2024 – The highly sought-after omakase teppanyaki restaurant from Taiwan, is making its soft-opening in Singapore this December!

Following the success of its Tokyo and Hong Kong branches, MinSuiZen·Raku is opening its third overseas outlet at Tanjong Pagar, conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT station. With its urban-chic ambiance paired with elegant Japanese dining elements, the restaurant is poised to capture the hearts of food enthusiasts in Singapore.
Specialising in Japanese Omakase Teppanyaki, the Tanjong Pagar branch offers a meticulously curated 12-course menu priced at SGD 138. Diners can expect premium ingredients such as fresh seasonal fish, salmon, scallops, black tiger prawns, rich prawn soup, and Japan’s A5 Wagyu beef.
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Presented with Japanese artisan tableware and minimalist plating, every dish highlights the natural flavours of the ingredients, prepared with precision by culinary experts. This omakase experience promises not only gourmet delights but also the thrill of surprise with each course.
From December 12, 2024, to January 12, 2025, during the soft-opening period, all diners will receive a complimentary Honey Lemon Sparkling Drink, crafted by the head chef. Birthday celebrants dining during this period will also be treated to an exclusive chef’s special dessert.
Having won the Top 10 High-Value Fine-Dining Teppanyaki Award in Taiwan for two consecutive years, MinSuiZen·Raku Singapore is set to replicate its success in Singapore by incorporating local ingredients, creating a truly unique dining experience.
Check your calendars and get ready to experience a culinary adventure!
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Military Metals Responds to China’s Export Ban on Critical Minerals
Antimony, a critical component in military applications, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing, is now at the forefront of the global supply chain crisis. China’s ban, coupled with existing restrictions that came into effect September 15, 2024, has already sent antimony prices soaring by over 228% this year(1). The Western world faces mounting pressure to address its reliance on China for strategic resources critical to national defense and technological innovation. This ban comes at a time when defense sector inventories are at already concerningly low levels.(2)
Military Metals recent antimony mineral project acquisitions in Slovakia, Nova Scotia, and Nevada provide shareholders with a pure antimony play with a diverse portfolio in top jurisdictions.
“This announcement from China reinforces the importance of Military Metals’ mission to secure a sustainable, independent future supply chain for critical minerals,” said Scott Eldridge, CEO of Military Metals Corp. “The West can no longer afford to rely on adversarial nations for resources essential to our security and economic stability. We are taking proactive steps to meet this growing demand with future domestic and allied sources of antimony.”
As geopolitical tensions escalate and the trade war intensifies, Military Metals will continue to prioritize the development of critical mineral resources and work closely with governments and industry partners to ensure the West remains resilient and self-sufficient.
About Military Metals Corp.
The Company is a British Columbia-based mineral exploration company that is primarily engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties with a focus on antimony.
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For more information, please contact:
Scott Eldridge
CEO and Director
scott@militarymetalscorp.com
For enquiries, please call 604-722-5381 or 604-537-7556
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(1)Reuters; China bans export of critical minerals to US as trade tensions escalate; By Amy Lv and Tony Munroe; December 3, 2024
(2)Heritage Foundation: commentary/It’s Past Time to Re-Supply Our Munitions-Depleted U.S. Navy by Jim Fein; June 17, 2024
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Henderson Land Recognised Among Asia’s Top Green Companies

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2024 – Henderson Land Development Company Limited has been named one of Asia’s Top Green Companies at the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards 2024. This recognition underscores Henderson Land’s leadership in sustainable property development, environmental stewardship, and community well-being.

Central to its sustainability strategy is the 2030 Sustainability Vision, anchored on four pillars: Green for Planet, Innovation for Future, Value for People, and Endeavour for Community. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, these pillars guide the company’s efforts to combat climate change, foster innovation, and enhance stakeholder and community value.
Henderson Land integrates smart, climate-resilient building designs to reduce its carbon footprint. The company strives for BEAM Plus Gold Rating for all new office developments, focusing on energy efficiency, resource conservation, and indoor environmental quality.
A standout achievement is The Henderson, a super Grade-A commercial development designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. This iconic project has received the Three Star Pioneer Rating in China’s Smart Building Pre-Certification Accreditation, reflecting its innovative green building practices.
The Henderson has also earned the Grand Award in the Non-Residential (New Building – Non-Government, Institution or Community) category at Hong Kong’s prestigious Quality Building Award (QBA) and the Innovative Project Award across all categories. Recognised for its eco-friendly and cutting-edge design, The Henderson sets a new benchmark for architectural excellence, contributing to Hong Kong’s advancement and enhancing societal well-being.
Henderson Land’s dedication to superior standards and sustainability continues to shape a greener, more resilient future for Asia.
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About Henderson Land Group
Founded in 1976 and listed in Hong Kong since 1981, Henderson Land Development Company Limited (Stock code: 12) is a leading property group with a focus on Hong Kong and mainland China. Henderson Land is carrying on its legacy into the future, curating a property portfolio that grows from strength to strength and encompasses award-winning landmark projects such as the International Finance Centre complex and The Henderson.
In addition to its core business in property development and property investment, the Group also holds strategic investments in two listed subsidiaries (namely, Henderson Investment Limited and Miramar Hotel and Investment Company, Limited) and three listed associates (namely, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited, which in turn has equity stakes in a listed subsidiary, Towngas Smart Energy Company Limited), Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Company Limited and Sunlight Real Estate Investment Trust.
Henderson Land has a long-term commitment to sustainability and is a pioneer in green building and sustainable practices that harness innovation and technology to create new, smarter living. The Group is also a strong advocate of social responsibility and invests in a broad range of community causes and initiatives.