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Lao, Chinese Troops Organize Rare Military Exercise in Laos

Lao, Chinese Troop Join Military Exercise in Laos
On the outskirts of Zhumadian, Henan province, soldiers from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) take part in a military drill with troops from Pakistan, Mongolia, and Thailand as part of a U.N. peacekeeping exercise. (photo: Carlos Garcia Rawlins)

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s Southern Theater Command and the Lao People’s Armed Forces are conducting a joint military exercise this month in Laos.

Laos to Expect Rain, Hailstorms Across Nation This Week

Rainfall in Luang Prabang. Photo Credit: Darly YouTube channel

All parts of Laos will experience some rain and thunderstorm throughout the week, according to a recent report from the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology.

Avnet Showcases Trailblazing Technology Solutions for Electric Vehicles at Future Mobility Asia 2023

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 10 May 2023 – Leading global technology distributor and solutions provider Avnet Asia will take part in Future Mobility Asia 2023, with a broad focus on decarbonizing Asia’s mobility ecosystem. This year’s event will take place over three days from May 17 to 19, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, Bangkok.

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The theme of this year’s event, “Jumpstarting the Electric Vehicle Value Chain in Asia”, provides the ideal platform for Avnet to showcase its deep expertise across a wide range of technologies that are integral to the development and mass-market adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). Avnet is the Sole Visitor Bag Sponsor at this event, which is expected to attract an audience of more than 18,000 trade professionals, thought leaders, ASEAN Government officials and transport fleet owners and operators.

Located at Booth No. MD17, Avnet will demonstrate ingenious EV solutions jointly developed with its valued suppliers: AMD, Amphenol, AMS Osram, Molex, Onsemi, STMicroelectronics, TE Connectivity, Toshiba, and WeEn.

“Avnet is working closely with suppliers and customers, at component, module and system levels, to accelerate the development of EVs in Asia,” said Tan Aik Hoon, Regional President of Avnet South Asia, Korea and Avnet United. “EVs are no longer an emerging market, but rather a market inevitability. In view of the fast-dwindling depletion of fossil fuels and escalating environment pollution concerns, many nations have already set deadlines for discontinuing the manufacturing of internal combustion vehicles, and Asia is expected to lead the global shift to carbon-neutral mobility. The future of cars is clearly electric, and we are racing to meet it head on. From software and Cloud solutions to high-performance BMS and charging stations, we are developing solutions for every step in the value chain.”

Here are some of the EV solutions that will be on display at Avnet’s booth at Future Mobility Asia 2023.

EV chargers for two- and three-wheelers and electric carts, developed by Avnet Design Services, feature a scalable design platform, from 600W to 1.6KW, in a modular design.

Avnet AVT9152 Module and EVB, developed by Avnet Design Services, feature a module with Nordic nRF9160 and nRF52840, offering BLE, low power LTE and GPS technology in a single solution. The module can be directly powered by battery and embedded with BLE antenna, and is certified to conform with FCC, CE, RCM and BQB.

Avnet NEMA LoRaWAN Streetlight Controller, developed by Avnet Design Services, features remote monitoring with AC input power, voltage and current; power factor and frequency; total on-time; total operating time, temperature and metering; an alarm for voltage sag and power failure; and a remote control for ON/OFF, operating time and scheduled dimming.

BergStak® 0.4 and 0.5 Board to Board connector, developed with Amphenol, features a small pitch BTB/FPC to Board connector used in camera and Lidar application, with height speed, low cost, and USCAR-2 qualification.

Position sensing technologies, developed with ams OSRAM, protect position sensors from interfering magnetic stray fields and reduce angle error so that – despite often harsh environments – they operate with accuracy and reliability. The sensors overachieve ISO 11452-8, which specifies tests for the electromagnetic immunity of electronic components to magnetic fields for passenger cars and commercial vehicles regardless of the propulsion system.

High-Speed FAKRA Mini Coaxial Cable Solutions (HFM), developed with Molex, were designed to meet the evolving needs of the automotive market for more complex ecosystems with tighter space requirements. This solution offers customers design flexibility, with reduced PCB footprint by up to 48% on the front edge of a PCB.

Quad-row, developed with Molex, is the world’s smallest board-to-board connector. Designed to meet product miniaturization demands, it creates nearly limitless opportunities across a wide array of industries and applications including smartphones, smartwatches, wearables, and AR/VR devices.

A Smart Factory Automation Demo System, developed by STMicroelectronics, highlights the use of IO-Link, an industrial protocol that helps configure and monitor devices remotely. With a PLC (programmable logic controller) integrating various ST components including temperature sensor, time-of-flight proximity and ranging sensor, 4-channel Low-Side Driver for Tower Light, 32-channel High-Side Driver for Air Solenoid Valve, and a customer’s RFID reader/writer, the demo remotely controls a robotic arm to start or stop with human proximity sensing.

ECK series and 2.0mm Signal GRACE INERTIA (SGI 2.0) connectors, developed with TE Connectivity, offer design flexibility and efficient assembly for power and signal applications. ECK series (NO-DM) high-voltage DC contactor is designed for control in new energy applications. They are hermetically sealed and enable high switching voltage up to 1000VDC. SGI 2.0 connectors feature a compact 2.0mm pitch to support PCB miniaturization and are available in surface mount and insulation displacement contact (IDC) versions to support automated assembly processes.

High-performance SiC MOSFETs, developed with Toshiba, reduce power loss during switching.

A range of AECQ-101 qualified products, developed with WeEn, are primarily intended for EV chargers and on-board chargers (OBCs). They include silicon controlled rectifiers, fast recovery diodes, silicon carbide diodes and silicon carbide MOSFETS (to be released).

To secure your place at Future Mobility Asia 2023, register here.

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Avnet

As a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider, Avnet has served customers’ evolving needs for an entire century. We support customers at each stage of a product’s lifecycle, from idea to design and from prototype to production. Our unique position at the center of the technology value chain enables us to accelerate the design and supply stages of product development so customers can realize revenue faster. Decade after decade, Avnet helps its customers and suppliers around the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Learn more about Avnet at .

SkyFest 2023: Cambodia’s First International Kite Festival Attracts Over 10 Thousand at Bay of Lights, Sihanoukville

SIHANOUKVILLE, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach – 8 May 2023 – Over the first weekend of May, more than 10 thousand people gathered at the Bay of Lights, Sihanoukville, reveling in the fun and festivities of SkyFest 2023.

SkyFest 2023 is the first-ever international kite festival in Cambodia, as professional kite flyers from China, France, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia displayed their masterpieces across the sky.

With the theme “Khmer Can Fly,” the international kite show was inaugurated by His Excellency Ly Thuch, Senior Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia, representing Prime Minister Hun Sen.

In his opening remarks, Senior Minister Ly Thuch expressed, “The theme ‘Khmer Can Fly’ reflects not only the grace of our kites soaring high above us but also the aspirations and dreams of the Cambodian people, as we continue to make strides towards a brighter future.”

Senior Minister Ly Thuch also highlighted the commitment of Prince Holding Group towards Cambodia’s growth and social progress. This includes major initiatives such as the Chen Zhi Scholarship by the Prince Foundation, alongside the Bay of Lights, a 934-hectare world-class township development by Canopy Sands Development (CSD), the master development arm of Prince Holding Group.

Mr. Edward Lee, a senior representative of Canopy Sands Development, expressed in his welcome speech, “The Bay of Lights is anticipated to be a game-changer in the Cambodian market, and we are confident it will accelerate the country’s growth trajectory further. We envision providing job opportunities and training for young Cambodian professionals and, in turn, injecting enormous momentum into the urban development and national economy of Cambodia, specifically Sihanoukville.”

Mr. Lee also announced that SkyFest 2023 is just the first of many other upcoming international events to be organized by Canopy Sands Development.

In addition to kite flying, the two-day extravaganza featured a Cambodian traditional kite-making workshop, Khmer art sand sculpture, water activities by the Cambodian Jetski Team, fire shows, and laser light shows.

The unique talent of Phare Circus was further showcased at SkyFest 2023, wowing spectators with their energetic and exhilarating acrobatics through their interpretation of the “Khmer Can Fly” theme.

For two nights, visitors were entertained by performances and live music from well-known Cambodian artists such as Tep Boprek, Suly Pheng, Morm Picherith, Redking X Sopheap, and Kampot Playboys, on top of international bands such as Intan Andriana and Friends, Alli G & TheQuilas, Maki Okestr, as well as renowned DJs such as DJ Vutha, DJ Maily, and DJ Chill Bill.

Organized by Canopy Sands Development, SkyFest 2023 was made possible with the full support of the Provincial Government of Sihanoukville, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, Nham 24, Nham24 Taxi, and Somersby.

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Canopy Sands Development Co., Ltd

Established in 2019 and headquartered in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Canopy Sands Development is a real estate development company specializing in master development from the onset.

Canopy Sands Development’s vision is to build thriving living and working environments that elevate people’s livelihoods and well-being to deliver lasting prosperity to local communities. Led by a local and international team of highly experienced, reputable, and respected professionals, each of whom has a unique and strategically critical global perspective, Canopy Sands Development is laying the foundations that will catalyze greater economic opportunities, generate major socio-economic benefits, and ensure long-term prosperity.

A leader in real estate development, Canopy Sands Development is working to build vibrant new communities across Cambodia, each of which will be built according to the highest international standards. In doing so, the company will create significant economic, social, and educational opportunities and deliver sustainable and lasting benefits to Cambodian communities.

New Compression Latch From Southco Offers Visual Indication Of Latch Open Status

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 May 2023 – Southco Asia Ltd., a subsidiary of Southco Inc., a leading global provider of engineered access solutions such as locks, latches, captive fasteners, electronic access solutions and hinges/ positioning technology has expanded its line of VISE ACTION® Compression Latches with a new version that allows visual confirmation of latch open status. Southco’s E3 VISE ACTION® Compression Latch with Visual Indicator features red, reflective indicator wings that can be easily viewed when the latch is open, allowing latch status to be monitored at all times. This new offering expands the line of MAKE SAFETY VISIBLE BY SOUTHCO™ products, which provide visual indication for improving safety and monitoring access in a wide variety of applications.

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Southco’s E3 VISE ACTION® Compression Latch with Visual Indicator displays latch open status that can be seen from a minimum of five meters, making it an ideal choice for rail, semiconductor and industrial machinery enclosures where an unsecured door or panel could impact safety during operation. By allowing operators to easily detect latch status, the E3 VISE ACTION® Compression Latch with Visual Indicator improves efficiency, enhances safety and reduces maintenance errors. Designed for heavy use, the E3 VISE ACTION® Compression Latch with Visual Indicator is NEMA 4 and IP65 compliant, making it a suitable choice for outdoor, high vibration or corrosive environments.

Commercial Product Manager Jonathan Coulter adds, “The E3 VISE ACTION® Compression Latch with Visual Indicator provides visual feedback of whether a panel is fully closed, semi-closed or not secured at all. Like Southco’s standard E3 line, the indicator version delivers robust, vibration-resistant fastening and is available in a variety of grip lengths, providing a simple upgrade for enhancing enclosure safety and security.”

Hashtag: #southco #compression #visualindicator #latchstatus

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Southco Asia Limited

Southco, Inc. is the leading global designer and manufacturer of engineered access solutions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we understand that first impressions are lasting impressions in product design. For over 70 years, Southco has helped the world’s most recognized brands create value for their customers with innovative access solutions designed to enhance the touch points of their products in transportation and industrial applications, medical equipment, data centers and more. With unrivalled engineering resources, innovative products and a dedicated global team, Southco delivers the broadest portfolio of premium access solutions available to equipment designers throughout the world.

Asia logistics real estate developer and investment manager Unified Industrial expanding investment activities due to strong development pipeline

TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 10 May 2023 – Founded in 2008, Unified Industrial (UI) is a leading developer and investment manager specialised in logistics and industrial real estate in Japan and China, having developed and invested in over 2 million sqm across 300+ properties since its establishment.

Since forming a strategic partnership with Macquarie Asset Management in 2021, UI has expanded its investment activities through three new ventures – two in Japan and one in China. The first two ventures have now been fully deployed across 5 assets that will deliver 430,000 sqm+ of gross floor area (GFA). The third venture (Japan Logistics Club II) has achieved final close with a seed asset and has further projects under investment approval that will fully deploy the remaining equity commitments. On an end value basis, these ventures will increase UI’s AUM to USD 2.8 billion.

UI’s current projects include both greenfield developments and value-add projects. Its latest development is in Greater Osaka and will deliver over 254,000 sqm, with Phase I of approximately 64,000 sqm fully leased by one of Japan’s largest 3PLs prior to construction commencement. Phase II of approximately 190,000 sqm is due to commence in 4Q 2023 and has also received solid tenant demand with strong interest for nearly half of the space. “This development showcases UI’s sourcing capabilities and its ability to identify locations that meet tenant demand. Sustainability remains a top priority for us and we are focusing our pipeline on projects that target sustainable and reliable renewal energy for our tenants as our current development provides,” said Joshua Olsan, CEO and Founder of UI.

UI has leveraged its deep local expertise and extensive network to identify and execute on attractive risk adjusted opportunities. With its existing ventures being fully deployed or fully identified, UI is looking to further capitalize on its identified pipeline of over 2 million sqm of developable GFA.

“We are confident that logistics facilities with enhanced functionality and ESG focused specifications will add value to end customers and bring long term positive impact to the community, enabling sustainable growth with local employment,” said Ross Antoci, Managing Director of UI.

To support its growth, UI has welcomed two new senior members in its Japan operations, Mr. Hiroshi Takizawa, Head of Business Development and CIO, and Mr. Ricky May, Head of Asset and Investment Management, bringing with them decades of experience in the Japan real estate market.

UI’s strong track record and demonstrated access to source attractive off-market investment opportunities, and ability to leverage Macquarie Asset Management’s global expertise, provides a gateway for global capital to access Japan and China. UI’s leadership team is promoting UI’s investment philosophy and capabilities, further strengthening its presence among institutional investors.
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About Unified Industrial

Unified Industrial, founded in 2008 as a specialized investment, development, and asset management firm focusing on logistics and industrial real estate. Its current portfolio of USD 1.8 billion assets under management focuses on Japan and China. UI manages significant assets with an expert team of 32 people across Asia. UI has acted and continues to act for multiple institutional investors including Macquarie Asset Management.

BingX lists new trading pair CHEEMS on its trading platform

BingX lists new trading pair CHEEMS/USDT due to popular demand from users.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 May 2023 – BingX has announced that CHEEMS USDT is now available for trading on its platform, providing users with more options for buying and selling cryptocurrencies. As of 8 May 2023, BingX is the only platform supporting the CHEEMS USDT pairing.

Cheems Inu, a newly established token in 2023, aims to gather a group of supporters who have been through various events in the crypto market, such as rug projects and market dumps. Cheems has a token supply of 690,690,690,690,690 with a 100% airdrop as a token distribution mechanism. The team behind this token has pledged to give up permission to control the contract, have absolutely no income from the launch of the token and no team reserves, dedicating the token 100% to the market.

BingX is recognized for its easy to use platform, competitive fees, and extensive variety of trading pairs. The exchange is constantly broadening its range of offerings, with an emphasis on providing its users access to the most in-demand and promising cryptocurrencies.

With its rapidly increasing number of trading pairs, BingX is drawing in both seasoned traders and individuals new to the cryptocurrency market. The exchange consistently improves and updates its platform with new features and expands its community to provide an enhanced social trading experience.

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About BingX

Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange that offers spot, derivatives, copy, and grid trading services to over 100 countries and regions worldwide with over 5 million users. BingX continues to connect users with expert traders and the platform in a safe and innovative way. Additionally, BingX has launched BingX QA , an engine for trading analysis and investment guidance. Find the latest analysis that includes fundamental analysis and price predictions.

South Africa gears up to welcome BRICS members in August

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – African Media Agency – 9 May 2023 – As South Africa prepares to host the incoming BRICS 2023 in August, the ministers of these countries held a meeting as a run-up to the summit. They discussed the preparations for South Africa’s Chairship, the agenda for BRICS in 2023 and pledged to extend their full support to the country for the holding of the XV BRICS summit.

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South Africa is well placed geographically within the BRICS. At the confluence of the Indian Ocean and South Atlantic Ocean, South Africa is an ideal bridge between the Americas and Eurasia. With its increasing responsibilities within BRICS, it also is the bridge for boosting economic growth between the African continent and the world.

South Africa became a member of BRICS – the prominent grouping of emerging economies, in December 2010 and hosted the fifth BRICS summit, the first one on the African continent, in 2013. The main agenda for South Africa to join the bloc was to strengthen South-South relations and boost trade by facilitating better access to markets of the member countries, promoting mutual trade practices, attracting investments and creating a business-friendly environment. Particularly for South Africa, the critical drivers for its BRICS participation had been the triple challenges resulting from its apartheid legacy of poverty, inequality, and unemployment.

For the vast majority of humanity who live in developing countries, a slowdown means further misery and a delayed improvement in quality of life. Globalisation as it was created can no longer be relied upon to bring growth and development to the poorest. The new phase of globalisation means that flow of capital and technology can no longer be from the global north to the global south. It is time for the global south to realise that it must come together to increase trade, investment and collaboration within itself.

It is here that South Africa must play a critical role. As a dynamic economy of the vast African continent and vibrant member of BRICS, it has the responsibility of leading the way for collaborative growth.

The already slow economic growth of South Africa was further affected by the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. At present, the country’s economy is recovering but at a sluggish pace with growth estimated at 1.9% in 2022. In these challenging times South Africa’s membership in BRICS has proven to be particularly beneficial. The New Development Bank (NDB), established by BRICS countries, approved a USD 2 billion COVID-19 Emergency Program Loan to the Government of the Republic of South Africa to support the country’s economic recovery from the pandemic. The bank was initially formed to mobilize resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS, emerging economies and other developing countries. It was formed to complement the existing efforts of multilateral and regional financial institutions for global growth and development.

In a statement before the 14th BRICS summit last year, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa mentioned, “The collaboration among BRICS members in the area of health and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, has placed South Africa in a better position to respond effectively to the current and future health emergencies.” BRICS also extended great support to the India-South Africa proposal to waive certain provisions of the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement with regard to prevention, containment, and treatment of COVID-19. The proposal was submitted in October 2020.

In terms of trade relations, the 2010 United Nations (UN) Conference on Trade and Development World Investment Report had put South Africa in the top 20 priority economies for foreign direct investment in the world. According to recent reports, in 2021, over 17% of South Africa’s exports were destined for other BRICS countries, while over 29% of its total imports came from these countries. Hence, BRICS countries today have not only become significant trading partners, but the association is strengthening apace. The total South African trade with these countries have reached R702 billion in 2021 up from R487 billion in 2017.

South Africa also continues to attract substantial diversified investment from the BRICS countries. While the government is working towards mobilising finances from different sources to fund its ambitious infrastructure building and sustainable development projects, the New Development Bank (BRICS Bank) has also been playing an important role by extending financial as well as project preparation support. South Africa has already received $5.4 billion, currently worth around R86 billion, from the Bank to improve service delivery in critical areas.

Tourism is one of the key contributors to the country’s growth. However, as a result of travel restrictions during the pandemic, South Africa had to bear critical losses in its tourism industry. Tourists from other BRICS countries accounted for 65% of all arrivals in South Africa in 2018, indicating that these markets are set to make important contributions to the recovery of this sector. With its eVisa programme, South Africa aims to make travel and tourism easier and less expensive, especially for visitors from India and China. In a recent report, the South African Tourism said that it is eyeing 64% year-on-year growth in arrivals from India in 2022.

As BRICS aims at extending solutions to global problems and designing a new paradigm for international relations, it is a crucial platform for SA to enhance the African agenda and emphasise the continent’s overall development by leveraging its BRICS membership. As part of G20 and the Group of 5 (G5 – the five emerging nations), South Africa uses BRICS membership to push for a developmental position on multilateral forums, including on pressing issues such as climate change and agricultural trade. South Africa is the only African nation in G20 and is responsible for representing the entire continent. South Africa’s membership has enhanced the political component of BRICS deliberations and has also received support from BRICS partners for African peace, security, and development issues, a notable feature on the agenda of the UN Security Council (UNSC).

According to Ziaad Suleman, Chair of the South Africa BRICS Business Council Digital Economy Work Group, on how the BRICS agenda has changed over the years with the advancement in digitization, he said that 60% of the population of Africa is under the age of 25. Hence, digitization is another key focus for the country. He believes that cloud technology and other digital education are remarkable opportunities for them.

The remarkable Smart Africa initiative is an important example of how countries within the continent have come together for common good. The collection of 30 countries and several global corporations are working for a single digital market in the African continent. South Africa is leading an effort on deepening the use of Artificial Intelligence and its deployment for development efforts.

Hashtag: #BrandSouthAfrica

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About Brand South Africa

Brand South Africa is the official marketing agency of South Africa, with a mandate to build the country’s brand reputation, to improve its global competitiveness. Its aim is also to build pride and patriotism among South Africans, to contribute to social cohesion and nation brand ambassadorship.