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Japan Provides Aid to Laos for Upcoming ASEAN Chairmanship

Japan donated 33 Toyota Camry Hybrid sedans and IT equipment, with a total value of JPY 500 million (over USD 3 million) on 13 November 2023, ahead of the Laos ASEAN chairmanship in 2024. (Photo: Vientiane Mai)

Japan donated 33 Toyota Camry Hybrid sedans and IT equipment, with a total value of JPY 500 million (over USD 3 million), ahead of the Laos ASEAN chairmanship in 2024.

Murine Tsui Modelling School launches Modelling Training Course & APAC Super Models Contest

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 13 November 2023 – International supermodel icon Murine Tsui announced that the Murine Tsui Professional Modelling Academy will launch Modelling Training Course, Corporate Training Course & APAC Super Models Contest, so as to fulfil market demand and further enhance the company’s influence in the industry.

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Modelling Training Course crafted with love and enthusiasm, providing students with enjoyable and practical professional training.

Both adults and children sign up for courses at Murine Tsui Modelling School. International supermodel icon Murine teaches using her industry experience and skills. Students who complete the course will have the opportunity to participate in fashion shows and can also enrol in advanced courses to obtain the Hollywood International Model Certificate and the Korean Professional Model Certificate, which are equal to Level 2 of the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework. In addition to modelling certificates, the Academy also provides Hong Kong unique model instructor courses and certificates to allow students to have more career options. Murine customizes suitable training in accordance to the individual needs of different students. For example, they help children with autism slowly open up, gain confidence around others in a warm and comfortable environment. They also help students with ADHD to improve their concentration. The Academy also holds exchange sessions with different international modelling schools to help students broaden their horizons. The Academy fully supports and creates various opportunities for students to participate in different activities and accumulate growth experience.

Committed to cultivating international talent, cooperating with well-known international brands and organizing supermodel contests and fashion weeks.

Murine Tsui Modelling School, established for many years, is undoubtedly one of the best in Hong Kong. Every year, they organize and participate in many grand modelling contests and fashion shows, such as the World Super Model Contest, Mrs. Globe Contest, Shenzhen Fashion Week, etc. In addition, they have collaborated with many international brands for fashion shows, such as Fendi, Versace, Burberry, etc. Models trained by the Academy have signed endorsement contracts with many brands, including, DIOR, Gucci, Givenchy, etc.

For corporate training, from image to etiquette, helps improve employees’ soft skills and helps to develop their potential.

A successful image must be a process of change from the inside out or from the outside in. Through training in various aspects such as visual image, behavioural, and communication etiquette, we help to create a real and lasting professional image. Murine Tsui Modelling School works with companies to assist them in image improvement courses, such as cooperating with AIA for training and hosting a fashion show at the Aberdeen Marina Club. The focus of training is not only to impart knowledge, but to enable students to find ways and take action to change themselves. Image building is crucial to success, establishing a professional image can help one in achieving career and life goals successfully.

Enthusiastically participates in charity activities to give back to the society.

Murine Tsui Modelling School has been enthusiastic about giving back to society for many years, and actively participates in charity activities, such as assisting Yan Oi Tong in organizing the Family Charity Catwalk Show and donating 4,550 masks during the epidemic. In October this year, they sponsored and participated in the 4th Charity Dinner for the Elderly held by the Evangelical Mutual Loving Gospel Lutheran Church, with 90 tables and a total of 1,080 people in attendance. The banquet was mainly about the culture of honouring our elderly. with Murine, organizing a performance with her students for the elderly to enjoy.

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About Murine Tsui Modelling School

International supermodel icon Murine Tsui is one of the most famous top models in Hong Kong. In 1989, she won the first runner-up in the World Super Model Contest – Hong Kong Region, organized by TVB. Later, she represented Hong Kong in the final round held in Turkey and won the “Best Catwalk Miss Model of the World” and “Miss Friendship” awards. In additional to her outstanding achievements during her modelling career, Murine was laying a solid foundation for the establishment of Murine Tsui Modelling Agency Limited and Murine Tsui Modelling School. In 1994, she established her own company with the aim of passing on her skills to the next generation. The business is diversified, assisting many large companies, enterprises, institutions, etc. in organizing and hosting large-scale fashion shows, model contests, opening ceremonies, etc. The company is well-recognised and covers wide geographical locations including Hong Kong, Mainland China, the Asia-Pacific region, and the United States, etc.

Not only does it have extensive experience in coordinating and planning events, but it is also committed to cultivating high-quality models. The Academy has more than 30,000 students to date. After graduation, many students have gone on to shine in different fields, such as the fashion, advertising, music, dance, etc. Murine with her 30 years + industry experience, found that the Hong Kong modelling industry had gradually stagnated with not enough new models entering the market. So, she organized model contests to discover new models with potential and provided comprehensive training. She hopes the models can be trained to be all-round artists too, gaining essential confidence and charisma to thrive in today’s face paced ultra-competitive society.

Murine will hold a World Super Model Contest in mid-2024, the winner will represent Hong Kong to compete in the United States, striving to showcase the ultra-high professionalism and diversified development of Hong Kong models on the international stage.

Laos Joins Southeast Asian Nations in Anti-Terrorism Drills in China

Representational image: police officers take part in a joint anti-terrorist exercise between Chinese and Lao police in Xishuangbanna, southwest China's Yunnan Province, in 2016. (Photo: Chen Haining)

The Lao People’s Armed Forces departed to join an anti-terrorism exercise in China on 11 November.  Collaborating with military counterparts from four Southeast Asian nations, Laos is set to participate in a series of joint drills, dubbed “Aman Youyi 2023,” in Zhanjiang, a port city in Guangdong, southern China, from mid to end-November. 

Appier accelerates growth in third quarter with all-time highs in revenue and operating profit

Positive revision of full-year guidance as the company demonstrates profitable growth, strong performance, and accelerated business momentum

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 13 November 2023 –

Highlights and achievements of Q3 FY23

  • Revenue increased by 39% YoY to reach an all-time quarterly high of JPY 7.1 billion
  • Gross profit reached a historical high of JPY 3.7 billion with a 38% YoY growth rate, while gross margin improved to 52.6%
  • Operating income expanded over 60 times YoY to JPY 314 million, with operating margin at a historical high of 4.4%
  • Revenue from US and EMEA markets accelerated to 117% growth YoY, representing 20% of total revenues from 13% a year ago
  • Upward revision of full-year forecast from JPY 25.5 billion to JPY 26.2 billion, with YoY revenue growth rate further accelerated to 35% from 31%
  • Raised full-year operating income to JPY 0.7 billion, up 32% from JPY 0.54 billion, with operating margin to 2.7% from 2.1%

Surpassing guidance and achieving revenue and operating profit record highs

Appier Group Inc (TSE: 4180), henceforth referred to as Appier, today announced its earnings results for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023. Building on a remarkable Q2 performance, the company reports a surge in key financial indicators, exceeding projections for both revenue growth and profits. Appier continued to outpace its full-year guidance, with quarterly revenue soaring to an all-time high of JPY 7.1 billion with a 39% YoY growth. Furthermore, Appier’s operating income expanded over 60 times compared to the same period last year.

The company’s revenue and operating profit grew strongly at the same time, reporting gross margins of 52.6% and achieving a historically high operating margin of 4.4%. This was primarily driven by its continuous efforts in R&D and innovation in the past quarters and successful geographical expansion. This growth also underscores Appier’s unwavering commitment to delivering sustainable and profitable results, as well as offering exceptional benefits for its valued customers with proprietary technology and solution synergies.

Strong customer traction and demand across Northeast Asia, the US and EMEA markets

Appier’s key regions demonstrated outstanding performance this quarter, with the US and EMEA regions taking the lead in robust growth to witness a remarkable 117% YoY surge in revenue. This also substantially elevated their contribution to 20%, in contrast with the previous year’s 13%. In Northeast Asia (63%), Appier sustained robust growth across industries with approximately 40% YoY revenue expansion.

New guidance amid accelerated growth and positive profit outlook

In light of Appier’s profitable growth, strong performance, and accelerated business momentum achieved over the past three quarters, the company has announced a positive revision of its FY23 guidance. The revenue target for FY23 has been raised to JPY 26.2 billion, demonstrating a significant YoY growth rate increase from 31% to 35%. In parallel, operating income has been elevated to JPY 0.7 billion, marking an increase of 32% from JPY 0.54 billion, with the operating margin increased to 2.7% from 2.1%.

“Appier’s notable expansion this quarter can be attributed to our robust and distinctive product offerings, which consistently deliver proven returns on investment to our customers. Our technology moat helps us to establish a unique market position, spanning various verticals and regions, empowering us to excel in the marketing domain and deliver unmatched value,” said Dr. Chih-Han Yu, CEO and Co-Founder, Appier.

Leveraging proprietary technologies to gain a competitive edge

Appier recently introduced a series of revolutionary product updates that harness the combined capabilities of generative AI and decision-making AI, reshaping the landscape of data-driven marketing. By embracing AI as the next-gen UI, brands can harness Appier’s technology moat to achieve ROI-driven outcomes. This involves unlocking the productivity potential of generative AI and capturing valuable business insights through decision-making AI, resulting in a wide array of performance improvements, ranging from foundational to advanced, seamlessly adaptable to brands’ unique business requirements. Appier’s unwavering commitment to the power of AI continues to set the stage, enhancing ROI, productivity, and personalization, underlining the philosophy that AI stands as the cornerstone of modern marketing.

A standout feature of both CrossX and AIQUA is the ability to auto-generate high ROI-driven content through its proprietary AI technology, resulting in dynamic creative backgrounds and compelling marketing messages. Furthermore, Appier’s intuitive AIQUA User Journey Co-Pilot empowers brands to effortlessly customize effective journey templates tailored to individual marketing requirements. CrossX elevates the user experience by providing personalized images at scale and expanding interests through the combined power of generative and decision-making AI. This reinforces Appier’s commitment to empowering brands in delivering tailored recommendations and experiences for every individual user.

These updates seamlessly integrate the autonomous content creation capabilities of generative AI with the performance evaluation precision of decision-making AI, providing businesses with a competitive edge in the marketing domain.
Hashtag: #Appier #ArtificialIntelligence #GenerativeAI #MarTech #earnings #Q3

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About Appier

Appier (TSE: 4180) is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that uses artificial intelligence to power business decision-making. Founded in 2012 with a vision of democratizing AI, Appier now has 17 offices across APAC, Europe and US, and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Visit for more company information and visit for more IR information.

Australia Appoints New Ambassador to Laos

Australia Appoints New Ambassador to Laos
Australian Embassy in Laos. (Photo: Australia in Laos)

Megan Jones will take office as the new Australia’s Ambassador to Laos, Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Penny Wong announced on 12 November.

A Military Jet Crashes in Eastern Myanmar, Ethnic Resistance Groups Claim They Shot It Down

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BANGKOK (AP) — A Myanmar military jet fighter crashed Saturday in a combat zone in the eastern state of Kayah, a military officer and a member of an anti-military resistance organization said. The resistance group said the plane had been shot down, but its claim could not immediately be confirmed.

ARTTA Concept – Local interior architectural design brand winning multiple international awards through strategic commercial design, breaking the monotony of the business world, contributing to societal design value

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 13 November 2023 – As stepping into 2023, commercial interior design may still feel “mundane and disconnected”. Yet, modern architectural design can break such traditional constraints through comprehensive market research and surveys, creating personalized design schemes that reflect individual characteristics. The local interior architectural design brand, ARTTA Concept, has broken through the turmoil advocating their strategic commercial interior design approach. ARTTA Concept has showcased its design prowess by earning multiple international accolades including Better Future 2022 – Hong Kong Design Awards 2022, Silver Award at the Better Future Hong Kong Design Awards 2022 and the A’DESIGN AWARD 2022, shattering the monotony of the commercial design landscape, and contributing notably to societal design value.

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This approach allows ARTTA Concept to provide bespoke interior designs that cater to the business community, including high-end clients such as the luxury jewelry brand PIAGET, Golden Harvest Cinema, fashion brand Lee Jeans, and the high-end Chinese restaurant “Peony”. Many of these projects have won international recognition and solidified ARTTA Concept’s position amongst leading interior architectural design brands.

Crafting Local Brand Narratives Through Personalized Design

ARTTA Concept valued interior design as in essence practical and straightforward. The basis of project research lies in the company’s intuitive understanding and familiarity with the current commercial market. The initial step involves identifying the brand’s positioning in the commercial landscape. To help the brand stand out, detailed research is carried out, integrating elements that the public is familiar with into the design process, thereby creating designs that not only resonate with the public’s familiarity but also encapsulate the brand’s unique personality. ARTTA excels in leveraging cross-industry and cross-category analyses, embodying the company’s mission of “Design For Impact”. This involves amalgamating elements from different fields into a single unified design, thereby expanding the brand’s reach into other domains. By preserving the brand’s existing stance while carving out an alternative value, they’re able to amplify the brand’s resonance in the market.

Creating Community Value through Design: Golden Harvest Cinema in Tai Po

ARTTA Concept uses interior design to forge connections with society, creating resonances. A case in point is Golden Harvest Cinema in Tai Po, the district’s first cinema in 20 years. Recognizing the significant impact a cinema can have within a community, Arthur Tang, the founder of ARTTA, saw an opportunity to highlight the unique characteristics of Tai Po. Given that people’s movie-going habits are often influenced by geographical considerations, ARTTA’s design approach was tailored to reflect the local area, providing a unique and authentic experience for movie-goers. As part of their design strategy, the team chose vibrant and youthful LED lighting elements, signifying Tai Po’s vitality despite its peripheral location within the New Territories. This design not only appeals to people’s environmental consciousness but also creates a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere, evoking feelings of relaxation, comfort, and natural charm. Its innovative design, rich in architectural aesthetics, won the cinema a gold award in the entertainment category at the “Better Future 2022 – Hong Kong Design Awards 2022”.

Breaking Industry Boundaries with Pragmatic Architectural Design: Peony Chinese Restaurant

Peony Chinese Restaurant, a high-end Chinese restaurant situated in Discovery Bay, is a standout project of ARTTA Concept. Being the only Chinese restaurant in the area, ARTTA’s team applied their unique market insights and comprehensive database to conduct incisive research and surveys. This approach broke through the constraints of interior design, delving into areas such as market studies and architecture. They identified the excellent light transmission of the building’s location and calculated the angle of light refraction to create a tranquil and elegant dining atmosphere filled with warmth and brightness. Furthermore, they effectively managed air-conditioning temperature control, aligning with current demands for sustainable design. This project has won numerous international awards, including the newly established Arch Design Award Winner ’23 Gold Award, presented by Finland. This award recognizes Peony Chinese Restaurant not only for its interior designs, but also as an innovative, well-crafted, and interesting design proposition in the architectural field. The project’s success was evaluated based on environmental relevance, spatial layout, materials used, lighting, and functionality. During its construction, Peony Chinese Restaurant used recycled materials, renewable energy, and waste-avoidance architectural solutions, which are crucial in today’s sustainability-focused society. As energy regulations around the world become increasingly stringent each year, ARTTA Concept’s sustainable design concept is undoubtedly at the forefront of the industry. This is further underscored by the project winning the Silver Award at the Better Future Hong Kong Design Awards 2022 and the A’DESIGN AWARD 2022.

The essence of sustainable interior design lies in beginning with comprehensive market research and analysis

In recent years, the concept of sustainable development has become a prevalent topic of discussion. As the essence of sustainable interior design lies in beginning with comprehensive market research and analysis. This lays the groundwork for the creation of enduring design strategies, encompassing a series of related but subtly different blueprints. These designs allow for ample flexibility, accommodating future modifications and changes in plans. ARTTA Concept’s goal is to ensure that the interior architecture not only encapsulates an aesthetic appeal but also remains focused on the key objectives, optimizing the use of time and resources to produce cost-effective and high-quality designs.

Hashtag: #ARTTA #ARTTAConcept #Strategic #CommercialDesign #InteriorArchitecturalDesign



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About ARTTA Concept

ARTTA Concept is an experienced architectural and commercial design-led consultancy that has won numerous international awards over the years. The company was founded in 2010 by Arthur Tan. ARTTA Concept’s team of globally trained professionals has experience in nearly 100 interior design projects ranging from 80 square meters of retail rebranding to 30,000 square meters of hotel projects.

Having been in operation for 13 years, ARTTA Concept continues to adhere to its philosophy of strategic interior design. Under the leadership of founder Arthur Tang, ARTTA Concept has always started from a strategic design perspective, integrating deep analysis of the characteristics of interior architecture with customer ideas and architectural aesthetics. After thorough consultations with customers on every design project, the team spends 30 to 40% of their time conducting extensive market research and surveys, including field inspections, online searches, and exchanges with multiple project stakeholders. They conduct comprehensive and detailed analyses of customer preferences, focus groups, the geographical location of the buildings, the style of competitors, and more, before extending their observations to the entire project area and even the whole of Hong Kong. They refer to foreign designs and repeatedly refine the artistic elements that customers love.

Therefore, regardless of whether it’s a Japanese style, industrial style, minimalist style, or traditional Chinese style, ARTTA Concept has explored and incorporated all of them. At the same time, because of their thorough and diverse project background analyses, the design team can clearly understand customer needs and the characteristics of the buildings, providing designers with a flexible and broad creative space. On the other hand, they can design exclusive and difficult-to-replicate works for customers, maximizing the benefits of the works and creating a social impact.

The 32nd World Hakka Conference Held in Longnan, Jiangxi

Embracing the Hakka Grand Gathering, Building a Vision of Peace Together

LONGNAN, CHINA – Media OutReach – 12 November 2023 – The sound of Hakka resonates across five continents, and the affection for our hometown extends to every corner of the world. From November 7th to 9th, the 32nd World Hakka Conference was held in Longnan, Jiangxi. More than 2,500 guests, including representatives from over 200 Hakka associations and communities worldwide, as well as renowned entrepreneurs, gathered here to celebrate this grand event.

During the opening ceremony held on the evening of the 7th, performers vividly portrayed the evolution of the Hakka people’s journey back home, the cradle of the Hakka culture, and the flourishing era of the Hakka community through staged singing, creative dances, multimedia performances, and more. The performances showcased the outstanding qualities, fine traditions, rich cultural connotations, and unique charm of the Hakka people.

Prior to the Hakka Conference, the 5th General Assembly of the Global Hakka Chongzheng Association (referred to as “Global Association”) was held in Shenzhen, bringing together Hakka representatives from around the world to reminisce about their hometown and carry forward the glory of the Hakka heritage.

As the organizer of both events, the Global Association has always been committed to uniting Hakka people worldwide, including those from Taiwan, to promote Hakka history and culture and facilitate peace across the Taiwan Strait.

In recent years, the Global Association has endeavored to maintain strong bonds among Hakka compatriots and work tirelessly to safeguard the vital interests of the Hakka community in Taiwan. These efforts have garnered extensive support and praise from Hakka associations worldwide.

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