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Media intelligence firm CARMA continues Asia expansion with Indonesia launch

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 21 June 2023 – Global media intelligence company CARMA has launched in Indonesia as part of its on-going expansion in Asia.

CARMA Asia Managing Director, Andrew Nicholls, describes Indonesia as both an important market for existing CARMA clients, and a key growth opportunity with “a vibrant media and PR industry“.

The company has named Amira Kanifah to lead business development from Jakarta. She brings over ten years’ experience in market research in Asia with companies like Nielsen and Kantar.

Nicholls adds, “I’m looking forward to working with Amira to better serve our clients and support our expansion plans in Indonesia. Her track record in the market as a trusted advisor to organisations and her local network will extend CARMA’s reputation as a leader in software and research solutions.”

CARMA combines media and research expertise with cutting edge technology to analyse social, digital, print, and broadcast data in over 100 languages. Services are customised to address individual objectives of PR teams, such as evaluating the performance of PR campaigns, analysing the competitor landscape, or monitoring brand sentiment.

The company operates across five continents, with clients spanning a diversity of sectors including automotive, defence, finance and hospitality.

CARMA Group CEO, Mazen Nahawi, added, “Asia has shown tremendous growth for CARMA and has grown in a relatively short space of time to become one of our key markets, globally. Our expansion into Indonesia underpins a deepening of CARMA’s commitment to the region.”
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About CARMA

CARMA is a global media intelligence and market research solutions provider.

We offer the most comprehensive monitoring services across print, broadcast, online and social media bringing clarity and insight to the complex media landscape, supported by our integrated primary research capabilities and consultancy, to empower organisations to make better business decisions and demonstrate ROI.

With over 600 employees across five continents and 20 countries, combined with our technology, expertise and client service, CARMA delivers what matters.

Discover CARMA’s suite of solutions, our team of experts, and the work we do.

TCL Introduces Innovative Refrigerators and Washing Machine to Audiences in the Philippines

TCL delivers world class home appliances innovations that help consumers lead healthier, more connected lifestyles.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach – 21 June 2023 – TCL, the leading consumer electronics brand and the world’s top two TV brand, launches their newest range of home entertainment products and smart domestic tech appliances through their Grand Summit held last June 15, 2023 at the Grand Ballroom, Okada Manila.

The Grand Summit was filled with informative sessions spearheaded by TCL’s top key officials providing the latest technology news and innovations on TCL’s products.

Likewise, the event also featured segments and product unveilings highlighted by the presence of their Celebrity Brand Partners namely dance princess and actress Maja Salvador, lifestyle influencer Nico Bolzico, and TCL’s main endorser, top actress Kathryn Bernardo. While the Parokya ni Edgar main man Chito Miranda surprised the crowd with his rock hits.

Through this Grand Summit, TCL reinforces its position in home entertainment and smart domestic tech by launching its new range of TV’s, Soundbars, Air Conditioners, Refrigerators and Washing Machines to audiences in the Philippines by elevating home experiences and inspiring consumers to live more fulfilled lives.

Free Built-In and Intelligent Fresh Refrigerators

TCL’s latest Free Built-in refrigerator features three defining features based on TCL’s advanced technology and elevated design.

The TCL AAT Inverter Max – C series Free Built-In with Base Cooling Technology helps to ensure heat dissipation is controlled with precision and the sides and top of the fridge do not conduct heat. It doesn’t require extra space around those areas, making it easier for you to keep clean.

With a sleek and seamless design thanks to the smooth recessed hinge door that sits flush to an ultra-thin body, the TCL C521CD also adopts the fourth generation of microporous foam technology resulting in a thinner structure with the same capacity and better insulation effects.

All three features make it possible that the Free Built In refrigerator can perfectly fit into your kitchen, with only 0.4 centimeter required on both sides.

Moreover, TCL’s Intelligent FreshPro Series are equipped with smart functions to keep your food chilled at the right temperature and ensure it stays fresher for longer, with the innovative Multi Air flow system, Twin eco inverter, AI radar, and the Automatic Anion-releasing Technology (AAT) .

Double-A Class Washing Machines Make Doing Laundry Greener, Healthier and more Convenient

The new TCL front-load C20 WashPro Combo+ makes washing clothes such a breeze with its 10.5kg capacity and a drying capacity of 7kg. All together with its notable features namely TCL Honeycomb Drum, Air Wash, Steam Wash, Fast Washing and Drying , and Child Lock. The Wash Pro C20 also has the DD Inverter Motor for energy and better washing efficiency.

The P7 series Direct Drive+ Top Loading Washer is equipped with a DD inverter attached directly to the drum, making it more stable, reducing energy and water consumption and noise. A Drum Clean function that rapidly flushes the inner cylinder with speedy water – preserving hygiene and ensuring your machine is pristine the next time you want to wash. Adding to that is the Honeycomb Drum technology that provides less friction on the clothes to give more care to your fabrics. Waterfall washing mean the water pours down like a waterfall to wash the clothes, with high efficiency and less detergent residue

Discover TCL’s full extensive range of innovative consumer electronics, rolling out to markets in Asia-Pacific in the coming months.

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TCL Electronics

TCL Electronics (HKG:1070) is a fast-growing consumer electronics company and a leading player in the global TV industry. Founded in 1981, it now operates in over 160 markets globally. TCL specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of consumer electronics products ranging from TVs, audio, and smart home appliances. Visit the TCL home page at .

2023 Global Esports Summit in China: Leading speakers Kenneth Fok, Xu Haifeng, H.R.H Prince Faisal and global leaders link to Future

SHENZHEN, CHINA Media OutReach – 20 June 2023 – Hosted by Tencent Esports, the 2023 Global Esports Summit and Tencent Esports Annual Conference will take place on 14th-15th July in the Shenzhen World Exhibition Center. Themed “Link to Future”, the summit will discuss the future of the Esports industry, and release information related to the Asian Games Electronic Sports and the new Esports games by Tencent.

Kenneth Fok Kai-Kong: HKSAR deputy to the National People’s Congress, Vice President of All-China Youth Federation, Member of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, President of Asian Electronic Sports Federation. As an old friend of the summit and official delegate of the Hangzhou Asian Games Esports event, President Fok and the Asian Electronic Sports Federation have made major contributions to popularizing Esports in Asia. Following on the success of the Road to Asian Games, we are eager to see the new strategies and approaches introduced by President Fok!

Xu Haifeng: 50-meter Pistol Gold Medal Winner at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, The First Chinese Gold Medalist and Winner of The Reform Pioneers Medal. As the first Chinese athlete to win Olympic gold, Xu has witnessed the rise of Chinese competitive sports from humble beginnings to the heights of glory. For the contestants of the very first Chinese national Esports team, his guidance will prove to be practical and timely. We look forward to hearing his interpretation of esport!

H.R.H Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud : Chairman of Saudi Esports Federation,Vice Chairman of Savvy Games Group. Saudi Arabia has invested worldwide in the gaming and Esports industry. Their investment earlier this year in the Chinese Esports company VSPO was a major event in the industry. Prince Faisal bin Bandar will speak from an international perspective on the potential of Esports as a driving force of economic growth and business achievement.

The summit will welcome representatives from Esports associations from South Korea, Vietnam, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and ASEAN, etc. They will join the panel to discuss Esports development in Asia and beyond.

Hashtag: #TencentEsports

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Lao Visitors Boost Sales and Tourism in Udon Thani, Thailand

Lao Visitors Boost Sales and Tourism in Udon Thani, Thailand
A night market in Udon Thani. (Photo: AIMCGREIT)

Udon Plaza Company Limited, along with the UD Town Shopping Center, Moko Hotel, and Monthathip International Convention Center, has reported a significant rise in sales as Lao visitors increasingly flock to shopping malls and popular hotels in Udon Thani.

AkzoNobel launches Dulux Weathershield Powerflexx, its breakthrough innovation for exterior paints

The advanced paint solution utilises Weathershield’s innovative Triple Defence Technology that protects homes for up to 12 years.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 20 June 2023 – In keeping with its sustainability and customer satisfaction credentials, AkzoNobel has launched the next-generation, breakthrough solution of paints in Malaysia, the Dulux Weathershield Powerflexx.

The latest in the Weathershield paint solution series, uses Weathershield’s Triple Defence Technology, that provides long-lasting protection for homes, with up to 12-year protection assurance. This impressive assurance is of no surprise as Dulux Weathershield Powerflexx holds one of the most advanced performance credentials within the exterior paint category.

The Triple Defence Technology can withstand the harsh impact of today’s climate and extreme weather. Dulux Weathershield Powerflexx also addresses homeowners’ long drawn battle with surface cracks, thanks to the paint’s superior thickness and tough film composition, that is at the same time, stretchable in nature. Besides protecting walls from cracks, the new innovation is also water repellent, protects against algae, fungus, alkali build up and paint peel, thus keeping homes looking pristine for longer periods.

“Weathershield has always been one of AkzoNobel’s most trusted and reliable brands. It is internationally renowned, with strong heritage in superior quality products, while providing expert colour guidance, via a beautiful range of colours,” said Wasantha Heenatigala, Commercial Director SEAP at AkzoNobel Decorative Paints.

“This latest innovation is in line with AkzoNobel’s sustainability efforts around the world, where we combine science, innovation and imagination to create products that are of superior quality and delivers meaningful benefits to our customers and communities. A good example would be the durable nature of Dulux Weathershield Powerflexx, with paints that last longer and reducing the frequency of repainting”, added Wasantha.

For more information on Dulux Weathershield Powerflexx, please visit www.dulux.com.my or your nearest Dulux retailers.

*Disclaimer: Terms & Conditions apply. All claims are subject to details in the Product Data Sheet and back of the product.

Hashtag: #AkzoNobel #Dulux #WeathershieldPowerflexx

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About AkzoNobel

We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.

For more information, please visit .

Technology Investment to Fast Track Global Enterprise Growth in Next 12 Months According to Expereo

Research reveals 4 in 10 APAC CIOs view global connectivity as critical to growth, while 32% believe global growth ambitions are constrained by legacy systems

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 20 June 2023 New research of global CIOs launched today from Expereo reveals that large global enterprises are moving ‘Faster to the Future’ with an increased focus on technology investment to fuel growth through global expansion.

The research of over 650 CIOs in global enterprises across Europe, US and APAC shows that half of CIOs globally (51%) as well as in APAC (48%) have secured increased technology budgets specifically to deliver growth and overcome existing challenges. This is positive news for a third (32%) in APAC who claim that their global business ambitions are constrained by legacy connectivity and management systems. It also identifies that organisations may be missing growth opportunities by failing to prioritise regions with some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, due to perceived complexity and challenges to market entry.

Ben Elms, Chief Revenue Officer at Expereo comments; “As organisations focus on driving growth through global expansion, there are clearly complexities and challenges to overcome. The business-critical nature of connectivity in today’s world combined with an increasingly complex landscape – from security, regulation, skills and often challenging physical and geo-political infrastructure – means it’s no easy task. However, it is achievable. Those who find a way to simplify, automate and scale their operations will be in the best position to reap the rewards and growth this can deliver.”

The future is bright
According to the research, APAC CIOs are more optimistic (38%) when describing their organisations’ attitudes to growth versus the global average of 34%, and nearly a third (26%) as ambitious for the next 12 months, with nearly 1 in 2 APAC CIOs (48%) noting increased technology budgets to help drive this, just a few percentage points off the global average of 51%.

In the Asia Pacific markets surveyed, public/hybrid cloud (58%) Security (57%), and automation and analytics (58%) were identified as the top three areas set for increased tech investments globally in the next four months, closely followed by SASE (56%), WAN (54%), IoT (54%), SAAS (53%), as well as Edge computing and IoT (52% and 54% respectively). APAC CIOs claim that this investment will drive global growth by ensuring prioritisation of increased innovation (50%), increased AI and automation (52%) and expansion into new markets (48%).

More markets, more problems…
Almost half (44%) of APAC CIOs claimed that establishing and managing connectivity in new markets is the single most critical factor in ensuring successful global expansion, and 39% said that their board views global connectivity as a business asset critical to growth, but there are challenges that need to be overcome.

In fact, when asked specifically about the three top challenges to delivering global growth in new regions, APAC CIOs highlighted the ability to understand technology challenges at the board level (36%), having to deal with constraints due to legacy systems (36%), as well as having sufficiently in-depth knowledge of local customs and business practices (36%).

Perceived complexity an obstacle to global growth
Responses indicated that global enterprises may be failing to prioritise the fastest growing economies due to perceived complexities.

When asked about where their organisations in APAC saw the biggest opportunity for growth, North America, East Asia, as well as Australia and Oceania were the top three markets in the list, in that order. North America (36%) took the throne, followed by East Asia (36%), as well as Australia and Oceania (36%). Although East Asia comes in at number two on the list, it also ranks as the most technologically challenging region to do business in regarding agility (25%), and robust connectivity (26%).

Ben Elms continues; “Realising the growth opportunities that global expansion can deliver will be critical to the world economy in these challenging times. CIOs need to completely focus on supercharging this strategic growth wherever they are doing business in the world; not grappling with unnecessary logistical and connectivity challenges. That’s what Expereo is here for. We simplify and automate this, allowing our customers to get on with business.”

For the full report please visit: https://www.expereo.com/enterprise-horizons

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About Expereo

Expereo is a leading global provider of managed network solutions including, Global Internet, SD-WAN/SASE, and Enhanced Internet. With an extensive global reach, Expereo is the trusted partner of 30% of Fortune 500 companies. It powers enterprise and government sites in more than 190 countries, helping customers improve productivity and empowering their networks and cloud services with the agility, flexibility and value of the Internet, with optimal network performance.

Expereo was acquired in Feb 2021, by Vitruvian Partners. The international growth capital and buyout firm, acquired a majority shareholding from leading European private equity firm, Seven2.

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The United Laboratories International Holdings Limited Applies for the Clinical Trial of its Class 1 Innovative New Drug UBT251 Injection

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 20 June 2023 – On 15 June 2023, The United Bio-Technology (Hengqin) Co., Ltd. (“The United Bio-Technology”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The United Laboratories International Holdings Limited (“TUL”, the “Company” or the “Group”; Stock code: 3933), one of the leading pharmaceutical product manufacturers in the PRC, applied for the clinical trial of its self-developed class 1 innovative new drug UBT251 Injection on indications of adult type 2 diabetes, weight management and nonalcoholic fatty liver/nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (“NASH”) and obtained the acceptance and payment notices by China National Medical Products Administration.

The Company is currently the first enterprise in China and the second enterprise in the world to apply for the clinical trial of a long-acting triple agonist of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1)/GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide)/GCG (glucagon) prepared by chemical synthesis peptide.

UBT251 is a long-acting polypeptide drug that stimulates triple-target receptors for GLP-1/GIP /GCG simultaneously. By acting on GLP-1 receptors, GIP receptors and GCG receptors, UBT251 promotes insulin secretion, regulates appetite and energy metabolism, reduces blood glucose and weight, and improves liver steatosis. Preclinical studies in various animal models have proven that UBT251 significantly reduces blood glucose and weight, improves liver steatosis and fibrosis, and that it outperforms the marketed single-target GLP-1 receptor drug Semaglutide and the dual-target GLP-1/GIP drug Tirzepatide in the in-vivo treatment of model animals.

The product is expected to be beneficial for the treatment of patients with various metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes, overweight/obesity and NASH, when administered once a week by subcutaneous injection. At present, the fastest progress in the R&D of the same target drugs, both domestic and abroad, has just announced the initiation of phase III clinical trials.

Mr. Tsoi Hoi Shan, Chairman of the Group said that, “TUL has focused on the field of diabetes for several years and is one of the few pharmaceutical companies in China that owns both second and third generation insulin products. As the Group’s biopharmaceutical R&D headquarters, The United Bio-Technology specialises in the research and development of drug products for energy metabolism, inflammation and autoimmune diseases. The primary mission of United Bio-Technology is the research and development of high-end biological drugs for the treatment of major chronic diseases. The United Bio-Technology’s self-developed class 1 innovative new drug UBT251 Injection fully demonstrates the Group’s innovation and R&D capability in biopharmaceutical industry. In the future, we will continue to actively promote the progress of new drug projects, and focus on enhancing its competitiveness and creativity in the biopharmaceutical industry, with a view of creating more benefits for the Company and its shareholders.”

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About The United Laboratories International Holdings Limited (TUL)

TUL is one of the leading comprehensive pharmaceutical companies in China, principally engaged in the R&D, manufacturing and selling of finished products, bulk medicines and intermediate products. Its products include drugs for human use and animal healthcare. The Group has six production bases, and its sales teams for intermediate products, bulk medicines and finished products formed a broad sales network covering China and the rest of the world. Currently, TUL is one of the few pharmaceutical companies in China that owns both second and third generation insulin products. The Group is presently a constituent of the Hang Seng Composite Index Series and maintains MSCI ESG rating at A, which is an industry-leading rating.

Laos Joins Multinational Military Training Exercise for First Time

Laos Makes First Appearance In Multinational Military Training Exercise
Service members from participating nations salute during the playing of the Mongolian National Anthem during the opening ceremony of Khaan Quest 2014, or KQ14. (Photo: US Army)

The annual multinational peacekeeping exercise, code-named Khaan Quest 2023, kickstarted its training at the Five Hills Training Area near the Mongolian Capital of Ulaanbaatar on Monday.