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Amata City Lao Receives THB 150 Million Loan to Develop Smart City in Northern Laos

Amata City Lao Company, a subsidiary of AMATA Group in Laos, secured THB 150 million in financial support from the Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand) (Photo: Bangkokbiz News)

Amata City Lao Company, a subsidiary of the Thai Real Estate company AMATA Group in Laos, secured THB 150 million (about USD 4.2 million) in financial support from the Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand) to develop the Amata Smart and Eco City Natuey Industrial Estate in Luang Namtha province.

Navigator and BlackRock Collaborate to Expand Wealth Management Offerings in Singapore

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 11 August 2023 – Navigator Investment Services Ltd (“Navigator”), an integrated investment company under Singlife, announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BlackRock. The collaboration between Navigator and BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, seeks to introduce a range of customised model portfolios designed to cater to diverse investor needs.

From Left: Pearlyn Phau, Group CEO, Singlife, Akhil Doegar, CEO, Navigator Investment Services, Deborah Ho, Country Head of Singapore and Head of Southeast Asia, BlackRock
From Left: Pearlyn Phau, Group CEO, Singlife, Akhil Doegar, CEO, Navigator Investment Services, Deborah Ho, Country Head of Singapore and Head of Southeast Asia, BlackRock

The model portfolios, advised by BlackRock for Navigator, will use BlackRock’s building blocks, alongside their advisory services for strategic and tactical asset allocation.

In addition to portfolio management, BlackRock will offer support in terms of content on investment insights and adviser training. This will strengthen Navigator’s offerings on their adviser enablement ecosystem, ELEVATE, which provides financial advisers access to exclusive insights, courses and events.

This collaboration represents a significant milestone in advancing Navigator’s wealth management offerings in Singapore, leveraging BlackRock’s comprehensive suite of investment solutions and sets the foundation for future cooperative efforts. BlackRock’s extensive investment expertise will also enable regular assessment of Navigator’s client portfolios to meet their unique investment objectives at different stages.

Akhil Doegar, Chief Executive Officer, Navigator said: “At Navigator, we are dedicated to forging strong collaborations and providing our advisers and clients with an expanded range of sophisticated investment choices. We are thrilled to join forces with BlackRock, one of the world’s leading asset management companies. This partnership will allow us to offer our advisers access to BlackRock’s investment expertise and solutions, which will help them and their clients find a better way to achieve their financial goals.”

Deborah Ho, Country Head of Singapore and Head of Southeast Asia, BlackRock, said: “We are pleased to join forces with Navigator to bring BlackRock’s integrated platform to serve their clients’ whole portfolios. This collaboration underscores our commitment to delivering world-class investment capabilities and enhancing the financial landscape in Singapore.”

Hashtag: #Navigator #Singlife #BlackRock #Wealth #WealthManagement #Singapore

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About Navigator Investment Services Ltd

is a financial services company of the Singlife Group. Navigator enables financial advisers to deliver meaningful advice with insights and content, manage portfolios seamlessly and access a robust range of financial products to better serve their end customers across a holistic wealth journey. Navigator seeks to work hand-in-hand with financial advisers to play a meaningful role in people’s lives and allow them to be better positioned for the wealth opportunities of tomorrow.

About Singlife

is a leading homegrown financial services company, offering consumers a better way to financial freedom. Through innovative, technology-enabled solutions and a wide range of products and services, Singlife provides consumers control over their financial wellbeing at every stage of their lives.

In addition to a comprehensive suite of insurance plans, employee benefits, partnerships with financial adviser channels and bancassurance, Singlife offers investment and advisory solutions through its Navigator platform. It also offers the Singlife Account, a mobile-first insurance savings plan.

Singlife is the exclusive insurance provider for the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs and Public Officers Group Insurance Scheme. Singlife is also an official signatory of the United Nations Principles for Sustainable Insurance and the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, affirming its commitment to finding a better way to sustainability.

First announced in September 2020 and valued at S$3.2 billion, the merger of Aviva Singapore and Singlife was the largest insurance deal in Singapore then and created one of the largest homegrown financial services companies in the republic.

About BlackRock

BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, we help millions of people build savings that serve them throughout their lives by making investing easier and more affordable.

Experiencing Kaohsiung’s Rural and Fishing Villages and Enjoying the Beautiful Scenery

KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 11 August 2023 – The Agriculture Bureau of the Kaohsiung City Government is continuously promoting rural experience activities. They will participate in the NATAS Holidays in Singapore from August 11th to 13th, along with the Taiwan Tourism Association. They will present rural cultural tours to visitors from Singapore and Southeast Asian countries. The show will introduce the fruit picking tour, a day tour to experience the fishing village culture in the hometown of grouper. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to taste delicious grouper dishes. Participants will also have the chance to enjoy a cup of Taiwan’s native tea in Liugui Xinfa Community, which has won the 3-star award from ITQI in Austria. Additionally, they can take a bath in the never-old hot spring and experience the ecology tour at Qishan Sugar Factory which offers various DIY courses.

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The New Taiwan Experiencing Kaohsiung’s Rural and Fishing Villages and Enjoying the Beautiful Scenery.

The travel exhibition attracted a large number of people and travel agents to inquire about the relevant itineraries. Ms. Chlitina, who has participated in the One-day Farmer event many times before, mentioned that it is currently the season of wax apples, mangoes, and lychee. She enjoys making hand-made aiyu jelly and participating in activities such as tea-picking and tea-making. Kaohsiung’s countryside offers a variety of scenery and fruits that change with each season, which impresses her every visit. She plans to revisit the city in the near future.

According to the Agriculture Bureau of the Kaohsiung City Government, Kaohsiung is the largest city in southern Taiwan; with Xiaogang International Airport and Port, high-speed rail, and railway links to other cities such as Taipei and Taichung. On top of that, there are expressways that connect the urban areas to rural and fishing villages. It is very convenient to reach Dashu, Qishan, and Meinong areas within 30 minutes by the fastest transportation. A half-day tour or a one-day tour or a two-day tour is easy to arrange.

The one-day farmer’s official website will be frequently updated with the group itinerary. For a detailed itinerary, please check the website https://www.facebook.com/odfkcg for relevant information, or send an email to odfkcg@gmail.com for inquiries.

Hashtag: #Kaohsiung

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Waves of exciting summer activities

HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo Rejuvenating the natural beauty from within

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 11 August 2023 – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the seventh Beauty & Wellness Expo will run from 17 to 21 August at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), located at Hall 3 (D, E) and concourse. The fair will showcase a wide range of beauty, cosmetic, hairdressing, fitness and wellness products, and everything that satisfy consumers who pursue a healthy life. In addition to the major pavilions hosted by the Federation of Beauty Industry (H.K.), Hong Kong Hair & Beauty Merchants Association, International Beauty & Health General Union, The Cosmetic & Perfumery Association of Hong Kong Ltd, and Hong Kong China Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness Limited, there will be new pavilions presented by the CIDESCO International CICA Association of Esthetics and Association of International Aesthetics Management.

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In addition, Hieggo Pavilion will be exhibiting for the first time at Beauty & Wellness Expo, bringing with it a wide range of health products, with Lawrence Cheng and other guests sharing wellness knowledge at the fair. The expo will showcase an extensive variety of health and beauty products. Highlighted products include:

Beauty Chic

  • Super Vitamin C Brighten Bubble Cleanser (Booth: 3E-C10)
  • DR. SCHAFTER Advanced Derma Laser Skin Peel (Booth: 3E-B02)
  • Joseristine H2O Hydrating Box Set (Booth: 3D-D13)
  • ZENI DIAMANTE Fine Triple Milled Vegetal Soap Bar (Booth: 3D-D26)
  • Sericin Poria Pore Refining Booster (Booth: 3D-D16)

Fitness Fanatic

  • UK Pulseroll Vibrating Massage Roller (Booth: 3E-A29)
  • Korean Protection Ginseng Panax Massage Liniment (Booth: 3E-C18)
  • FOOTDISC Anti-Fatigue Insoles (Booth: 3D-C19)
  • Yunohana Hot Stone Spa (Booth: 3E-B18)

Wellness Warrior

  • Korea Black bean black sesame brown rice tea (Booth: 3E-B06)
  • Propolis (Booth: 3D-D31)
  • ATHENA Multi-Effect Protein (Booth: 3D-B14)
  • OMEGA 3.6.9 Cardio Support Plant-based Omega – White Chia Seed Oil (Booth: 3E-A04)

A series of informative and exciting activities will be held including an “Introduction to Mental Health” sharing session organised by Mind HK; a preview of the 2023 IFBB Hong Kong Fitness Awards Charity Open Championship; a seasonal autumn/winter make-up demonstration by expert Edmon Wong; diet therapy, health and beauty expert Yoko Tsang will share new definition of skincares, and seminars on topics such as Japanese manicure, slimming and nutritional dieting, and more.

Promoting electronic payment with Consumption Voucher Scheme and daily lucky draw

with the second instalment of the Consumption Voucher Scheme rolled out, the HKTDC is encouraging exhibitors to embrace electronic payment methods to streamline transactions and enable a more convenient and efficient shopping experiences for the public.

The Lucky Draw” will take place daily during the exhibition period with prizes including hotel accommodation and buffet vouchers, homeware, skincare products, gourmet food, health products and fitness classes. Spending HK$200 or more on a single receipt allows visitors to enjoy one lucky draw entry, with a maximum of five entries per receipt. The HKTDC’s promotional website, “August Happy Buy“, continues to help the public keep abreast of the latest shopping information, various flash sales, “HK$1” offers and more than 160 shopping coupons will be given away.

E-tickets are available for sale at AlipayHK, Alipay (HKTDC’s ticketing partner), which offers a HK$3 and Rmb3 discount for every transaction. Other sales outlets include the 01 Space e-ticketing platform, all 7-11 and Circle K convenience stores, and via the Octopus App. Physical ticket sales for the August exhibitions will not be available at the fairground. Instead, toll booths will be set up at the entrance to allow visitors to use their AlipayHK, Alipay or Octopus card for admission instantly. The HKTDC has also extended the discounted morning and night admission tickets for the public to visit the exhibitions during non-peak hours on designated dates.

Opening dates and times of August exhibitions:

Date HKTDC Food Expo, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, HKTDC Home Delights Expo:

17 to 21 August (Thursday to Monday)

HKTDC Food Expo PRO, Hong Kong International Tea Fair

Open to trade buyers only: 17 to 18 August (Thursday to Friday)

Open to trade buyers and public: 19 August (Saturday)

International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products

17 to 18 August (Thursday to Friday)

Venue Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai
Admission
  • HKTDC Food Expo Public Hall, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, HKTDC Home Delights Expo 2023: HK$30
  • HKTDC Food Expo Public Hall and Gourmet Zone, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, HKTDC Home Delights Expo 2023: HK$36*

*HK$36 (3-16 August 2023) and HK$40 (17-21 August 2023)
Remarks: Holders of 19 August single ticket & combo ticket can visit Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair (Hall 5) from 10am – 5pm

  • Morning admission tickets (entry before noon on 17, 18 and 21 August, Thursday, Friday and Monday): HK$10 (pay directly by AlipayHK, Alipay or Octopus card for admission at the hall entrances only)
  • Night admission tickets (entry after 6pm on 17, 18, 19 and 20 August, Thursday to Sunday): HK$10 (pay directly by AlipayHK, Alipay or Octopus card for admission at the hall entrances only)
  • Concessionary price for persons with disabilities: HK$10 (top-up fee for the Gourmet Zone on the same day is HK$10)

Note: Persons with disabilities need to present a “Registration Card for Persons with Disabilities”, issued by the Labour and Welfare Bureau (pay directly by AlipayHK, Alipay or Octopus card for admission at the hall entrances only)

  • Tourist tickets: HK$20 (HK$30 including admission to the Gourmet Zone)

Note: Tourists need to present valid travel documents at the fairground to purchase tickets.

  • Free admission for children aged three and under, and senior citizens aged 65 or above (presenting a valid age proof).
Tickets E-tickets are available for sale at AlipayHK, Alipay (HKTDC’s ticketing partner), the 01 Space e-ticketing platform, all 7-11 and Circle K convenience stores, and via the Octopus App.
HKTDC Food Expo PRO foodexpopro.hktdc.com
HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair hkteafair.hktdc.com
HKTDC Food Expo hkfoodexpo.hktdc.com
HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo hkbeautyexpo.hktdc.com
HKTDC Home Delights Expo homedelights.hktdc.com
The International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM) icmcm.hktdc.com
August Happy Buy website ecoupon.hktdc.com/food/

Hashtag: #hktdclifestyle #HKTDC #hktdcfairs #hkbeautyexpo

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About HKTDC

The is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 50 globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises, and to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via and . For more information, please visit: .

X-PITCH 2023 is calling global deeptech startups

The X Games for Startups is coming to Singapore!

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 11 August 2023 – In the X Games for Startups, contestants win awards and investments through a series of high-intensity pitches. X-PITCH is not only a challenge, but also a fantastic opportunity for founders to drastically improve their pitch and re-examine their business. Since 2018, the contest has been held in skyscraper elevators, self-driving buses, and MRT. This year, the event will take place on the Singapore River.

Pitch on the Singapore River
Pitch on the Singapore River

As a landmark startup contest in Asia, X-PITCH has attracted more than 8,000 startups and 100,000 participants from over fifty countries in the past two years. Winners have raised a total of US$38 million in funding and connected with investors, corporates, government agencies and accelerators through the event.
“We are hosting X-PITCH in Singapore for the first time. Through this platform, we hope to help founders around the world access to the vibrant market of the city-state and Southeast Asia. Like previous years, the competition format is also a global first. This time, we’ll be doing it on bumboats!” said K. Yu, Organizing Committee Chair of X-PITCH 2023.
Powered by XCEL NEXT, X-PITCH 2023 is in collaboration with e27, the leading startup media in Asia. The event is proudly supported by top organizations including Enterprise Singapore, A*StartCentral, ACE.SG, Block71 Singapore, BSSC, Cool Japan Fund, DOST-PCIEERD, HKSTP, KOVA, MDEC, TA, TINVA, TusStar, and VITTBI.

Media OutReach Newswire, Asia’s first global newswire, has partnered with X-PITCH as “Official Newswire Partner” to empower news distribution for the 2023 event. Media OutReach Newswire will work with X-PITCH 2023 to disseminate its announcements globally, and work with startups to educate them on the power of newswire distribution.

The theme of this year’s contest is “Accelerating Deeptech”, highlighting the forefront of technological advancements in four domains including advanced manufacturing, healthcare, sustainability, and digital economy. Ten awards will be presented at the Grand Finale on 10 November at the National Gallery Singapore, with the top three teams receiving investments totaling at least US$1 million. Visionary founders from Asia and around the world are welcome to take up this challenge: www.xpitch.io

Hashtag: #xpitch #deeptech #startupcompetition

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About X-PITCH

X-PITCH is a landmark startup contest in Asia, and probably the most challenging pitch event in the world. Known as the “X Games for Startup”, contestants go through a series of pitch challenges to win awards and investments.
  • A chance to win US$1,000,000 and more
  • Pitch in 15 seconds, 60 seconds, and 3 minutes
  • Meet 1,000+ investors and get exposure across 200+ global media
  • Activities including pitch training, fundraising workshops, market access, investor matching, and more
  • Chart Thai Pattana Party Joins Pheu Thai-Led Coalition to Form New Government in Thailand

    Chart Thai Pattana Party Joins Pheu Thai-Led Coalition, Increasing House Seats to 238
    Chartthaipattana leader Varawut Silpa-archa (left) and Pheu Thai leader Cholnan Srikaew (right)

    In a move to strengthen their political coalition in Thailand’s House of Representatives, the Pheu Thai Party welcomed the Chart Thai Pattana Party along with its 10 MPs on Thursday.

    Nothing compares to a mother’s love Thai Life Insurance’s new ‘Sadvertising’ has arrived on time for Mother’s Day in Thailand this August

    BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 10 August 2023 – Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate and honor moms. In many parts of the world, Mother’s Day is celebrated in the months of March or May. In Thailand, however, it is different as Mother’s Day is annually celebrated on August 12. In line with the occasion, Thai Life Insurance, the company behind many memorable ‘Sadvertising’ (the term that is given by Philip Kotler) stories over the past 20 years, has introduced a new 3-minute ad, named “Live Life to the Fullest”, offering a mother-daughter story that highlights the value of ‘now’.

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    Thai Life Insurance core value is to reflect upon the values of life, values of love and people through their ads. And to this end, the company has produced several ad films that adhere to its core principle of ‘Love for Life,’ which has sparked numerous positive discussions among Thais as well as millions of people in many parts of the world over the years.

    This new film, entitled “Live Life to the Fullest”, was conceived from the idea of the importance and value of ‘time’ for people, especially time that people have left to spend with the loved ones. If we count the years, the months, the weeks, the days, the hours or even the seconds that we have left, we may come to realize that we do not have much. And, therefore, we ought to be compelled by this realization to use every second that remains to take care of one another.

    ‘Live Life to The Fullest’ seeks to ask these questions: How often do we wait for the perfect day or the perfect moment to express our love? Which day is the perfect day? Which occasion is the special occasion? No one knows what tomorrow will bring. Will we still be alive? Will we be too late?

    Thai Life Insurance believes that there are no days that are more meaningful than today so for this new ad, the company choose to tell a story about a mother and her daughter who spend their remaining time together, turning an otherwise normal day into a special day which will forever remain in their memories. Because of this, every day becomes meaningful to them.

    The film will hopefully impart these ideas to the audience, reminding the society to see the immeasurable value of today and cherish the rest which remains of the time by giving love and caring for one another.

    Thai Life Insurance hopes to inspire people to appreciate the transience of life, encouraging them to not wait for an opportunity or a special occasion to express their love. Every day is a special day – only through this revelation can people truly live a meaningful life.

    Full video available at https://youtu.be/73ColQ-bnv4
    For additional photos and videos, please visit
    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VgiY2Rqw_-IOCZGtWSyerPAE9NjCwNIX?usp=sharing

    Hashtag: #ThaiLifeInsurance

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    High Water Levels in Mekong River Causes Collapse of Vientiane Flood Protection Embankment

    (Photo: Ban Hom Channel).

    A flood protection embankment in Vientiane Capital’s Hatsaifong District was damaged on Thursday by the increasing water level in the Mekong River.