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Cambodian Border Committee Dismisses Allegations of Vietnamese Encroachment

Cambodian Border Committee Dismisses Allegations of Vietnamese Encroachment
Cambodia's Border Affairs Committee chairman Var Kimhong (R) inspects posts along the Vietnamese border in 2022. (photo: Khmer Times)

The Border Affairs Committee of Cambodia refuted claims of encroachment by Vietnam on the Cambodian border, adding that such allegations were baseless and were intended to spread false information.

Leader of Winning Thai Party, Rebuffed Last Week, to Try Once More to Become Prime Minister

Leader of Winning Thai Party, Rebuffed Last Week, to Try Once More to Become Prime Minister
Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of Move Forward Party talks to reporter after meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, July 17, 2023. The top candidate to become Thailand's next prime minister, Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat, who was rebuffed last week by an initial vote of Parliament, declared Monday he will remain a candidate for a second round of ballot but acknowledges he may have to make way for a political ally if he cannot attract substantially more support. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)ASSOCIATED PRESS

BANGKOK (AP) — The leader of the progressive party that won a surprise victory in Thailand’s May elections said Monday he will make a second bid to become prime minister after being blocked last week by the country’s royalist and military establishment. But Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward Party, said he will make way for a political ally if he is unable to attract more support.

Lao Vice President Calls for Self-Examination During Mid-Term Plenary Meeting

Vice President of Laos, Bounthong Chitmany (left) and Ministry of Finance, Mr. Santiphab Phonvihane (right).

The Vice President of Laos has issued a directive to government representatives in the Ministry of Finance calling for self-examination, deep reflection, and improvement based on feedback and criticism received from party members and the public.

Tradewind Finance Announces USD 1.45 Million Export Factoring Facility for Printing Trader in Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 18 July 2023 – Tradewind Finance has arranged a USD 1.45 million export factoring facility for a printer in Hong Kong, a major global printing and publication center. The company sources products from mainland China and the trade facility will be used to support its exports to the UK.

Established a few years ago, the trader has earned a solid reputation in the industry and has developed relationships with various qualified buyers. However, in the printing sector, the accounts receivable turnover ratio has always been an obstacle to expanding businesses. According to industrial data from AllinPrint, at the end of 2021, the average collection period of accounts receivable for enterprises above the designated size in the printing industry reached 52.92 days, which is longer than the standard period of 49.5 days in China. Consequently, funds are frequently held in unsettled invoices.

Looking to improve their financial position so they could grow their business, the trader contacted Tradewind because of its 23-year track record in cross-border trade finance solutions. Tradewind’s timely export factoring solution, including USD 1.45 million in funding, helped the company release cash flow tied in its receivables, enabling it to maintain smooth operations as well as its position as a leading provider in the industry.

“We are confident that our tailor-made services will meet the client’s needs, and we look forward to a long and successful partnership. With our expert support, the printing trader is set to overcome cash flow challenges and continue to thrive in its industry,” said Dickson Au, Regional CEO – Far East, at Tradewind Hong Kong.
Hashtag: #tradewindfinance #tradefinance #exportfactoring

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Tradewind Finance

Founded in 2000, maintains a network of offices all over the world, including Bangladesh, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Hong Kong SAR, Hungary, India, Pakistan, Peru, Turkey, UAE, and the USA as well as the headquarters in Germany. Combining financing, credit protection, and collections into a single suite of trade finance products, Tradewind brings streamlined, flexible, and best-in-class services to the world’s exporters and importers.

Spending Kip to Make Dong: Why Laos Should Step Up Efforts to Attract More Vietnamese Tourists

Laos must do more to attract Vietnamese tourists (photo: Freepik)
Laos must do more to attract Vietnamese tourists.

As lackluster economic growth causes millions in China to stay home, Laos should do more to attract Vietnamese travelers for its post-pandemic tourism revival.

Marketplacer Extension Now Available On Adobe Commerce Marketplace

Marketplacer Honored to Be Certified a Gold Partner in New Adobe Technology Partner Program

Denver, Colorado – News Direct – 18 July 2023 – Marketplacer, a global platform that enables brands, retailers, suppliers, and innovators to build and rapidly grow revenue using third-party products, today announced the availability of the new Marketplacer Extension in the Adobe Commerce Marketplace. The company also announced today that it achieved Gold Partner status in Adobe’s new Adobe Technology Partner Program.

Marketplacer Adobe Commerce Extension

The new Marketplacer Extension for Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source is now available as a free download in the Adobe Commerce Marketplace.

The new extension further expands the existing Adobe and Marketplacer relationship by allowing Adobe partners to customize this connector to deliver accelerated marketplace deployment for customers. This new extension connects an Adobe Commerce instance with Marketplacer to streamline integration and provide a low-friction approach to extend revenue growth.

Merchants using Adobe Commerce and Marketplacer’s extension can now create composite product catalogs combining marketplace products with their own assortment to improve the range of their catalog with low investment. The extension enables merchants to establish seller profiles and brands critical to facilitating a wide range of third-party product selling models. These integrated catalogs allow third-party products to be seamlessly used with advanced Adobe Commerce merchandising and data sharing services such as Live Search for product recommendations.

The Marketplacer Extension supports:

  • Marketplace order management, enabling split orders to be fulfilled by different sellers;
  • Order harmonization within the Marketplacer seller network, which ensures that the customer experience mirrors the standards that Adobe Commerce merchants look to deliver as brand differentiation; and,
  • A flexible financial record-keeping system that helps merchants settle transactions with confidence, whether viewing a single transaction or several years’ worth of forward and reverse transactions.

In addition, for merchants with complex technology ecosystems, the Marketplacer Extension can be combined with Marketplacer’s event-driven architecture to ensure that all systems are refreshed with the latest information.

Adobe Exchange Partner Program – Gold Status

Marketplacer is excited to reach the Gold Partner status in Adobe’s new Technology Partner Program, which was announced at Adobe Summit 2023. This designation reaffirms the tremendous business impact that the collaboration between Adobe and Marketplacer brings to merchants within the Adobe community, and allows them to drive increased revenue with marketplaces and drop-ship strategies.

“We’re excited to partner with Adobe as part of the new Adobe Technology Partner Program,” said John Mullins, Chief Alliance Officer, Marketplacer. “We continue to invest to combine the scale and efficiency of both organizations to achieve great end-customer outcomes while accelerating the growing momentum of marketplace operators and sellers moving forward.”

“Adobe’s industry leadership across Customer Experience is based on our pipeline of technology innovation and a vibrant ecosystem of partners who, like Marketplacer, add additional capabilities to our product portfolio,” said Stephen Moulton, Manager of the Adobe Technology Partner Program.

Click here for more information about the Marketplacer and Adobe Commerce collaboration.

Hashtag: #Markerplacer

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About Marketplacer

is a global technology Software as a Service (SaaS) platform equipped with all the tools and functionality needed to build successful and scalable online marketplaces at speed. Marketplacer has helped develop and deploy over 100 Marketplaces connecting over 13,000 businesses worldwide. The Marketplacer platform exists to make growth simple, from implementing marketplace strategies such as shipment from drop-ship sellers, adding new categories or third-party range extension to consolidating markets, and rolling out modern revenue models that allow businesses to grow faster and beyond the constraints of capital inventory. Visit for more information.

Swiss-Belhotel International and CTG Hotel, China’s Largest Tourism Enterprise Sign an Alliance

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 18 July 2023 – Swiss-Belhotel International, the rapidly expanding global hotel management group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with CTG Hotel, part of the largest tourism enterprise in China – China Travel Group. The partnership is set to significantly boost the Swiss-Belhotel International’s portfolio.

Making the announcement Mr. Gavin M. Faull, Chairman and President of Swiss-Belhotel International, said, “The MOU with CTG Hotel will serve as a gateway for rapid growth for us in China and other international markets. The strength of the robust Swiss-Belhotel International brand, owned and nurtured by our International Group for over two decades, coupled with CTG Hotel’s vast resources and sterling reputation, will act as a catalyst for continued expansion.”

CTG Hotel, with its impressive portfolio of over 200 owned or managed properties, and parent company China Travel Group, wielding assets to the tune of RMB120.4 billion (US$16.9 billion) and providing services for over 60 million tourists annually, creates a formidable platform for Swiss-Belhotel International to amplify its presence globally.

Mr. Faull revealed, “CTG, attracted by the strength and credibility of the Swiss-Belhotel International brand, has been engaged in talks with us for nearly two years. We foresee this partnership to evolve and strengthen in the coming years, propelled by the ongoing resurgence of the travel industry.”

The strategic collaboration, imbued with a profound international perspective, aims to foster mutual trust and benefits between the two companies, exploring dual branding business cooperation and diversified business development both in China market and international markets.

Leveraging on CTG’s well-established track record of successful collaborations with other leading international hotel groups such as IHG, Marriott, Hilton, and Wyndham, this alliance represents a pivotal opportunity for Swiss-Belhotel International to accelerate its global expansion. The partnership will also furnish Swiss-Belhotel International with deep insights into the burgeoning Chinese market and potential collaborative opportunities with other China Travel Group entities, including China Travel Service.

Established in Hong Kong in 1987, Swiss-Belhotel International has grown to manage 125 hotels and projects under 16 brands across 19 countries, with regional management hubs. Currently, it manages 15,000 rooms, with an additional 20,000 in the pipeline.
Hashtag: #SwissBelhotel #SwissBelhotelinternational #CTGhotel #hospitality




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Swiss-Belhotel International

Swiss-Belhotel International is currently in 19 countries, managing a portfolio of more than 125* hotels, resorts, and projects.

JTC adopts WhatsApp “catbot” to guide visitors around Seletar Aerospace Park

Void Deck Cat, a chatbot built by local startup Hidden Singapore, brings players on a free immersive trail around the scenic estate

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 July 2023 – Come down to Seletar Aerospace Park from 22 July onwards and you will be greeted by Void Deck Cat, an enigmatic cat who communicates with humans over WhatsApp. The “catbot”, built by local startup Hidden Singapore, will bring you and your companions on an immersive trail around the scenic estate where you will solve puzzles as a team, uncover hidden gems, learn secret histories, and redeem surprise gifts from local F&B businesses along the way.

Teams in action playing the Seletar Aerospace Park Trail
Teams in action playing the Seletar Aerospace Park Trail

The Seletar Aerospace Park Game is a partnership between JTC, the owners of Seletar Aerospace Park, young local startup Hidden Singapore, in collaboration with businesses located within the sprawling estate. The game can be played between 9am and 7pm every day, and is estimated to take between 1 to 2 hours with scheduled breaks in between. You can sign up in person by scanning a QR code on one of the cat standees around Seletar Aerospace Park, or online at www.hidden.sg/seletar/signup.

A soft launch of the trail on 24 June attracted over 160 teams from all over Singapore. Participant Laura Lau, 27, said: “We had a lot of fun exploring the area, solving clues, and left the park knowing so much more about Seletar Aerospace Park! We will definitely come back to the area again.” Regina, a university student who also took part, said: “I signed up with my family members, and I’m glad that I did because this was a pretty fun and memorable outing with them.”

“JTC is excited to collaborate with local startups like Hidden Singapore to leverage technology and adopt this innovative approach to engage with the community. With the launch of the “Catbot”, we hope to attract friends and families to explore the hidden gems within our estate and enhance community awareness on the range of offerings within Seletar Aerospace Park – from history to nature and dining options,” said Ms Eai-Sy Yap, Director of New Estates Business Development and Marketing Division, JTC.

Void Deck Cat is the brainchild of Lim Yee Hung, 37, co-founder of Hidden Singapore. “Not many people know this, but Void Deck Cat is real: I see her every night in my HDB void deck, and she talks to me through her eyes. All I’ve done is translate it for WhatsApp.”

Hashtag: #hiddensingapore #jtc #startups #chatbots #whatsapp #technology #ai


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Hidden Singapore

Hidden Singapore was founded in 2021 by two ex-classmates, with the mission of making Singapore a happier place by telling its hidden stories. Their “catbot”, Void Deck Cat, turns ordinary places in Singapore into immersive multiplayer games that allow people to build genuine connections with each other and with the place itself.

Void Deck Cat’s previous achievements include guiding over 4,000 players in one day during the launch of the Thomson-East Coast Line TEL3 launch, in partnership with the Land Transport Authority.