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How to Deal With Illegally Parked Cars Blocking Your Entrance

Parked car obstructing entranceway

With the number of registered vehicles growing daily, Vientiane residents are increasingly at each other’s throats over limited parking availability.

ASEAN to Set Up “Parameters” on Emerging AI Technology

ASEAN To Set Up “Parameters” On Emerging AI Technology
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Regulators worldwide, including those in ASEAN countries, are implementing precautionary measures and drafting regulations to establish “guardrails” around the growing adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.

JustCo Ignites “work-from-hospo” Trend with the Upcoming Launch of New Co-Working Centre at OCC, Bangkok’s tallest office building

Tapping into the current “work-from-hospo” trend, JustCo OCC (One City Centre) offers a “hotelified” work experience in a welcoming environment while championing biophilic design and innovative micro-workspace solutions.

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 20 June 2023 – JustCo, Asia’s leading flexible workspace provider, today announced the upcoming launch of its new co-working centre at OCC (One City Centre), the tallest Grade-A luxury office building located right at the prestigious Ploenchit intersection, Bangkok’s most prime CBD location. JustCo is all set to spearhead the “work-from-hospo” trend in the bustling city of Bangkok. Spanning across levels 37 to 40, JustCo OCC seeks to reimagine the “work-from-hospo” lifestyle by presenting a perfect fusion of multifunctionality and hotel-like facilities in a contemporary co-working space.

JustCo is recently appointed as a co-working space operator of OCC, which is the project of Raimon Land Public Company Limited, Thailand’s leader of luxury and ultra-luxury real estate development, and Mitsubishi Estate (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Thailand base of global real estate giant from Japan. Strategically positioned in the heart of downtown Bangkok, JustCo OCC is scheduled for opening in Q3 2023. OCC provides direct access to Phloenchit BTS station via OCC’s owned interconnected skybridge and is a mere 200 metres from the Chaloem Maha Nakhon Expressway. This prime location makes the centre an appealing choice for entrepreneurs, startups, and businesses in need of a premium workspace.

Revolutionising Workplace Experiences with Cutting-Edge Designs

JustCo OCC aims to redefine flexible workspaces by embracing the top workspace design trends for 2023 – Hotelification, Biophilia, and Micro-spaces/Neighbourhoods. The centre’s decor features natural elements like potted greenery and cane furniture, creating a tranquil environment that encourages creativity and productivity.

Riding on the “work-from-hospo” trend, JustCo OCC embodies an array of hotel-like amenities, expertly blending hospitality with work life. The space features a chic work lounge and artisanal café, Snap, perfectly complementing a suite of essential workspace facilities. These include private office suites, dynamic hot desking zones, meeting rooms equipped with video conferencing capabilities, and micro spaces for concentrated work and collaborations. Catering to diverse working styles, members are now able to enjoy their own unique “work-from-hospo” lifestyle, whether that means brewing ideas over coffee at the café or brainstorming with co-workers in the stylish work lounge.

In addition, large, floor-to-ceiling windows offer infinite views of the city skyline and allow plenty of natural light to fill the workspace. Exposure to natural light has been proven to enhance productivity and reduce stress, making this feature a testament to JustCo’s dedication to promoting employee well-being.

A Fresh Approach To Co-Working

Adding to the hospitality-focused experience, JustCo at OCC takes coworking to a new level with its unique concept of ‘hotdesking at a café’. At the on-site Snap café, members can enjoy a blend of work and leisure, perfect for those embracing the modern ‘work-from-hospo’ trend. Alongside this innovative hotdesking approach, members can also indulge in a meal at the rooftop bar and restaurant, or visit the luxurious Central Embassy mall situated directly opposite the centre.

With the addition of JustCo OCC, members now have access to a wider network of six coworking centres within Bangkok. Overall, they can choose from over 40 co-working centres spread across nine gateway cities in the Asia Pacific region. This growth signifies another important milestone in JustCo’s commitment to delivering premium and innovative co-working solutions for its thriving community.

Those wishing to learn more about Justco Thailand’s service offerings and membership plans can visit their official website for more information.

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JustCo Global

JustCo is Asia Pacific’s leading provider of flexible workspace for businesses of all sizes seeking flexible solutions to nimbly scale their operations. JustCo’s value proposition lies in its focus on high-quality fit-outs, attractive locations, and a seamless experience via technology to work from any of its spaces. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Singapore, JustCo has over 40 co-working spaces across nine major cities in Asia Pacific.

We make work better by revolutionising how people work, empowering our ever-growing community with exceptional flexibility, opportunities and experiences.

DBS survey: 93% of Hong Kong SMEs acknowledge the importance of digitalisation but 57% see funding as a major challenge

Mil Mill voted top SME of DBS BusinessClass Reborn Exhibition

HONG KONG SAR – Media Outreach – 20 June 2023 – DBS Hong Kong’s new survey with the city’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) reveals 93% of the community believes digitalisation is important to business growth; however, 57% of those surveyed see funding as their biggest challenge when trying to digitalise their businesses. The survey provides insights into the needs of SMEs on their journey towards digitalisation.

The survey interviewed 105 respondents from the SME community in Hong Kong between March and June 2023 to understand the community’s attitudes and priorities towards digital transformation, as part of the follow-up initiative after DBS BusinessClass ‘Reborn Exhibition – We are Back: Digital Transformation of SMEs’ (“Reborn Exhibition”), Hong Kong’s first digital art exhibition led by SMEs held in March.

Funding key to digitalisation

Amongst all respondents of the survey, while funding emerges as the top challenge in digitalisation (57%), limited resources (46%) and relevant technical expertise / skillset (43%) are also identified as the primary reasons contributing to the digital gap. To step forward in their digitalisation journey, 65% of the SME community responded that they are planning to increase their investments in digitalisation by more than 25% this year compared to 2022.

Digital marketing and online channels ranked top priorities in digitalisation

With digitalisation and innovation continuing to re-define how people live and businesses are done, the respondents identified digital marketing (46%), establishing online presence / e-Commerce / mobile applications (41%) and developing data analysis and management (37%) as their top business priorities in the next five years.

Wallace Lam, Managing Director and Head of Institutional Banking Group, DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, said, “As ‘Hong Kong’s Best Bank’[1] , ‘Asia’s Safest Bank’[2], and ‘World’s Best SME Bank’[3], DBS is committed to supporting SMEs to further their digital transformation agenda through our strong Asian network and digital capabilities. Our drive to serve SME customers with speed and scale is reflected in our full suite of digital banking solutions, from the speedy DBS Online Business Account Opening service, our hassle-free IDEAL online banking platform to our flexible digital financing solutions, as well as the BusinessClass platform that offers networking opportunities to our 250,000 members across Asia. Our ambition is grounded by a deep understanding of SMEs’ evolving needs which will serve as a bedrock for their transformation into a digital future.”

Jolynn Wong, Head of Business Banking at DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, commented, “As Hong Kong returns to normalcy, we have witnessed positive business momentum in the SME community, with business account openings increasing by over 80% year-to-date as of May 2023 in Hong Kong, compared to the same period last year. We will continue to enhance our digital solutions and banking services as SMEs revitalise, enabling them to conduct business more efficiently, effortlessly, and intelligently.”

Mil Mill receives over HK$380,000 worth of support from DBS

Mil Mill is voted by the public as the top SME from the DBS BusinessClass Reborn Exhibition – We are Back: Digital Transformation of SMEs digital art exhibition held in March and is entitled to a total prize of over HKD $380,000 from DBS Hong Kong.
Mil Mill is voted by the public as the top SME from the DBS BusinessClass Reborn Exhibition – We are Back: Digital Transformation of SMEs digital art exhibition held in March and is entitled to a total prize of over HKD $380,000 from DBS Hong Kong.

With a commitment to aid SMEs in their growth and pressing need for resources in digitalisation, especially in digital marketing, as evident in the results of the survey, DBS Hong Kong is glad to support the top SME by vote from the Reborn Exhibition. With over 4,700 votes for the six participating SMEs, Mil Mill is crowned winner by the public and is entitled to DBS’ support, totalling more than HKD $380,000, including DBS business account opening and transaction fee waiver offers, as well as marketing promotions by 100 KOLs, to help their business embark on a transformative digital journey. Mil Mill, Hong Kong’s first paper pulp mill, is operated by Secure Information Disposal Services, an awardee of DBS Foundation‘s grant programme in 2022.


[2] DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia” award by Global Finance for 14 consecutive years from 2009 to 2022

Hashtag: #DBS

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About DBS

DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank’s “AA-” and “Aa1” credit ratings are among the highest in the world.

Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “” by Global Finance, “” by Euromoney and “” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “” by Euromoney and the world’s “” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “” award by Global Finance for 14 consecutive years from 2009 to 2022.

DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets. DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by supporting social enterprises: businesses with a double bottom-line of profit and social and/or environmental impact. DBS Foundation also gives back to society in various ways, including equipping communities with future-ready skills and building food resilience.

With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit .

Laos to See Rain, Strong Winds, Thunderstorms This Week

A resident of Vientiane is walking through the rain. (Photo: Nouthaphone Simmavong)

Laos will see warm temperatures, heavy rain, and thunderstorms across the country this week.

Samakkixay District Governor Warns Confiscation of Stray Cows on Roads

Samakkixay District Governor Warns Confiscation of Stray Cows on Roads
FILE: Cows roaming around the street in Laos (photo: Beer Monlady)

The Governor of Samakkixay district in Attapeu province has issued a notice mandating residents to keep their pets and livestock under control or face confiscation.

Workato Launches AI@Work to Drive Business Efficiency at Scale with the Power of Generative AI

Announcing WorkbotGPT, a new way to automate work using a Chat UX

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 20 June 2023 – Workato, the leading Enterprise Automation platform, today announced AI@Work which includes significant product updates that enable enterprises to adopt AI for automations to drive business efficiency. The new capabilities are seamlessly integrated into the Workato platform and leverage OpenAI technologies.

“Today, the massive productivity, efficiencies, and innovations AI can bring to businesses are only limited by the scale with which companies adopt it,” said Gautham Viswanathan, co-founder, and Chief Product Officer at Workato. “Workato’s AI@Work brings the power of AI, Automation, and Integration capabilities into a single platform to enable enterprises to rapidly adopt AI at scale. With AI@Work, we are making it easier for our customers to incorporate generative AI in their automations, introducing a copilot experience to build recipes and connectors, and, finally, a new way to converse with your applications and data to automate your work.”

With AI@Work, Workato users will have access to the following:

  • Workato Copilots: Workato Copilots are like a co-worker who is a Workato expert. It works with you to build Workato recipes and connectors using natural language. The Copilots are trained on millions of data points from Workato’s public recipe community, have a deep understanding of business entity relationships, logic, data mappings, and transformations, and use this knowledge to guide the builder. Workato Copilots adhere to the strictest data privacy standards and do not use customer data from these interactions to train any model.
  • AI Connectivity: Users can use Workato’s OpenAI Connector and other AI Connectors to infuse AI capabilities into their automations to build smarter business processes. Since May 2023, many customers have used the OpenAI connector to create automated processes that generate content for sales emails/sequences, respond intelligently based on feedback, create personalized reactivation and nurture campaigns, automate help desk operations, build QBR and sales decks, enhance employee engagement, create virtual assistants, and more.
  • WorkbotGPT (Coming soon): WorkbotGPT enables users to converse in natural language with applications and data to automate their work. Users can also chain their interactions to automate complex multi-step automations. For example, you can instruct WorkbotGPT to fetch deals over 100K and ask for an update from the AEs. WorkbotGPT will then fetch those opportunities from Salesforce, and send an email to the AEs requesting an update. No recipes to build, no code to write. Just conversation!
  • GEARSAI: As the operational framework to drive adoption across any organization, GEARS (Govern, Enable, Adopt, Run, Scale), is used by Workato customers to successfully drive democratization and adoption of automation throughout their business. This framework has now been enhanced to provide a framework and roadmap for the adoption of AI along with Automation.

Workato’s AI@Work is powered by LLMs custom trained with proprietary data from Workato’s extensive public community of automations, integrations, APIs, and connectors.

Named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for iPaaS, Workato enables enterprises to automate their business processes across the organization by integrating their applications, data, and experiences. Designed with best-in-class security and governance, scalability, performance, and availability, Workato’s low-code, no-code platform makes it easy for IT and business teams to integrate their applications and automate their processes, drawing from thousands of automation “recipes” built by the Workato community. With Workato’s democratized approach to automation and integration, business technologists are empowered to fuel their organization’s digital transformation.

This announcement follows a year of milestones for the company which includes a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), launching the first Automate World Tour, and releasing two industry reports, The Work Automation Index and the vendor-neutral State of Business Technology Report. In addition to being named a leader by Gartner, Workato also secured placement on the Wall Street Journal’s Top Financial Decisions Makers list, Deloitte Technology Fast 500, and Forbes Cloud 100 rankings.

To learn more about Workato’s democratization of AI and how to start using AI@Work today, visit workato.com/ai.
Hashtag: #Workato #OpenAI

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Workato

The leader in AI-powered enterprise automation, Workato helps organizations drive business efficiency at scale without compromising security and governance. Built for Business and IT users, Workato is trusted by over 17,000 of the world’s top brands, including Broadcom, Intuit, and Box. Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., Workato is backed by Altimeter Capital, Battery Ventures, Insight Venture Partners, Tiger Global, and Redpoint Ventures. For more information, visit workato.com or connect with us on social media:

Lao Athlete Gets Top Spot at World’s Biggest Duathlon Event

Lao Athlete Conquers World’s Biggest Duathlon Event
Lao Athlete, Py Watashi at the top step of the podium. (Photo: Py Watashi)

Lao athlete Sayavong “Py” Vongviseth participated in the 18th Powerman Malaysia 2023 duathlon competition in Putrajaya on Sunday, where he won gold in the Powerman Short – Male 40-49 category with a record time of 1:38:14.