The government of Laos has rolled out a credit policy of about LAK 2.5 trillion (USD 128 million) for some industries to enhance the economy and promote the use of domestic products in the country from 2023 to 2025.
Laos Conducts Trial of Digital Kip And Launches QR Payment with Cambodian Bank
Keen on digitally transforming the country’s economy and banking systems, the Bank of Lao PDR (BOL) successfully trialed the “Digital Lao Kip,” and implemented Cambodia’s ACLEDA Bank cross-border QR payment last week.
DBS Hong Kong and HSH Financial Services close HK$800 million bilateral sustainability-linked loan deal

This facility marks the first bilateral sustainability-linked loan between DBS Hong Kong and HSH Financial Services, for which the bank will serve as sole lender. The Key Performance Indicators (“KPIs”) set by HSH Financial Services include reduction in carbon intensity and energy intensity, increase in waste diversion rate, and increase in number of hotels receiving sustainability certification by EarthCheck.
Last year, DBS was among one of the nine banks who signed a GBP£675 million (HK$5.95 billion) three-year term green loan facility with HSH Financial Services, which will continue to fund the construction and operating cost of The Peninsula London project.
Clement Kwok, Managing Director and CEO of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, commented: “We are delighted to partner with DBS on this new sustainability-linked revolving credit facility. This reflects our company’s strong commitment to incorporate sustainability elements in our business and financing strategy, as set out in our Sustainable Luxury Vision 2030. We appreciate the knowledge and expertise of our partner DBS and look forward to working closely with them to create long-term value for our stakeholders.”
Wallace Lam, Managing Director and Head of Institutional Banking Group of DBS Hong Kong, said, “We are pleased to support HSH Financial Services with our first bilateral sustainability-linked loan. As a purpose-driven bank, DBS is committed to promoting responsible banking practices that align with our sustainability mission. We look forward to continuing our partnership with HSH and supporting them in their future developments.”
DBS has an established track record in supporting our real estate clients to meet their financing needs and has been active in structuring, leading and executing landmark and complex real estate financing transactions. As the best bank in real estate[1], DBS Hong Kong had inked first social performance guarantee for Hong Kong public housing development with Gammon Construction Limited, and had secured sustainability-linked financings with Yuexiu REIT and Prosperity REIT in the past 12 months.
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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 “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “
World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “
Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “
World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “
Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “
Safest Bank in Asia” 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 www.dbs.com.
About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels
Incorporated in 1866 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (00045), The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development, and management of prestigious hotels and commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services. The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, The Peninsula London, The Peninsula Paris, The Peninsula Istanbul, The Peninsula Bangkok and The Peninsula Manila. The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and St. John’s Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the Group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong.
Crazy Monkey Cafe Promotes the Healing and Refinement Journey Featured Courses Integrated Body-Mind-Spirit Connection
Renowned mentor holds the helm, the ground-breaking training system facilitates comprehensive development for both individuals and businesses
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 21 August 2023 – Crazy Monkey Cafe (“Crazy Monkey” or “the Centre”) recently launched a series of unique training courses aimed at raising human consciousness and promoting all-around growth of body, mind, and spirit. The Centre’s mission is to provide learners with a new vision and perspective on life, career, and interpersonal relationships through healing courses that combine the three major categories of body, mind, and spirit, and to help them achieve personal achievement and comprehensive progress in social life. Crazy Monkey Cafe provides courses including Family Constellation Workshop, I Ching & Tarot experience, Yoga, Zentangle, Consciousness Mapping, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Physical Health Management, etc.

Jeffrey Yip, the founder and renowned mentor of Crazy Monkey Cafe, has over 20 years of professional experience in Corporate Training. He possesses extensive knowledge in the fields of psychology and NLP and holds multiple certifications. Mr. Jeffrey has collaborated with numerous well-known clients, such as Dior, Amway, Tiffany & Co, Mcallan, and L’Oréal, providing them with corporate training programs. He has played a significant role in their corporate team-building and the spreading of corporate culture.
Unlike general team training courses, the unique aspect of the Centre’s corporate training programs lies in the integration of NLP and the three elements of body, mind, and spirit. It provides participants with an extraordinary team training experience by engaging their whole being and guiding them to think positively and cope with life challenges effectively. To accomplish this goal, Mr. Jeffrey collaborates with health expert Alan Wong and Body-Mind-Spirit specialist Phoebe Chung, forming a team that offers a series of distinctly designed courses centred around the holistic improvement of body, mind, and spirit. Crazy Monkey Cafe firmly believes that only with a healthy body and a calm mental state can one achieve growth on a spiritual level and attain a more composed, peaceful, and joyful life.
Mr. Jeffrey Yip, the founder and renowned mentor of Crazy Monkey Cafe, humorously stated that “Crazy Monkey Cafe may be the only place globally that bears the name ‘cafe’ but does not actually sell coffee. The founding intention behind Crazy Monkey was to provide a series of carefully designed, meticulously blended, and attentively crafted ‘healing courses’ for the public who commonly face urban life stresses. These courses combine my expertise in neuro-linguistic programming and psychology with years of accumulated training and practical experience. We offer training programs that are truly beneficial to participants in the realms of physical health, mental well-being, and spiritual exploration. Many students have acknowledged that Crazy Monkey Cafe is an undisturbed land amidst the urban concrete jungle, where they not only learn from a diverse range of courses but also experience extraordinary healing journeys.”
The Centre offers an extensive selection of courses that encompass various areas such as family system constellation workshops, I Ching & Tarot, yoga, consciousness mapping, NLP, and physical health management. These courses aim to help participants achieve balance and progress across different aspects of their lives, empowering them to unleash their full potential. The Centre also provides study sessions that grant learners unlimited access to participate in courses throughout one year. This enables learners to continually grow and develop in a supportive learning environment, maintaining a positive and fulfilling personal life.
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Lao Railway College All Set to Welcome First Batch of 360 Students in 2023
The newly-opened Lao Railway Vocational Technical College in Vientiane is ready to welcome its first batch of over 300 students for the 2023-2024 academic year.
DHL Supply Chain announces Management Change in the Asia Pacific region
- After more than 40 years with the company Terry Ryan, CEO DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific, retires from the DHL Group
- His successor will be Javier Bilbao, previously CEO DHL Supply Chain Latin America
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 21 August 2023 – DHL Supply Chain, the contract logistics arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, announces a change in its regional management as Terry Ryan, CEO DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific, retires from the DHL Group after more than 40 years of valued contribution to the company. His successor, Javier Bilbao, previously CEO DHL Supply Chain Latin America, will follow Terry Ryan as new CEO DHL Supply Chain for the Asia Pacific region, effective September 1.

Under Terry Ryan’s leadership, DHL Supply Chain has achieved significant profitable business growth across almost all its markets in Asia Pacific, tripling its size over the last seven years. He has also strengthened the business in Asia Pacific through strategic deals including the acquisitions of Total Logistics Company (TLC), Glen Cameron Group and launched the transport-focused joint venture, DHL Summit Solutions, Inc in the Philippines.
“I am looking forward to this new challenge and to build on the strong foundation laid by Terry over the last seven years. We will certainly continue to deliver the best-of-class services for our customers, push our accelerated digitalization program and continue to climb the ranks of being a Great Place to Work,” says Javier Bilbao, designated CEO DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific.
“I see many similarities between Asia Pacific and Latin America, with both regions being very diverse, in culture and in the work we do for our customers. Asia Pacific is a very exciting region, and it is a region that will lead the global economic growth this year. I am very excited to work with the team to tap into these opportunities and grow the business even more.”
Bilbao started his career at the DHL Group in 2000 in the UK and has held various management positions over the years, including extensive operational experience in diverse areas of the Supply Chain business. Since 2017, he has been CEO DHL Supply Chain Latin America, and a member of the divisions Global Board. Under his leadership, DHL Supply Chain Latin America has consolidated its position as a key contributing region in DHL Supply Chain.
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DHL – Excellence. Simply delivered.
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 395,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.
DHL is part of DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 94 billion euros in 2022. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.
OctaFX organised charity events in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Nigeria for Eid al-Adha
During Eid al-Adha 2023, OctaFX partnered with local charities and individuals to distribute food and essential items in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Nigeria.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 21 August 2023 – This year, to uphold the charitable spirit of Eid al-Adha, OctaFX distributed food and essential items to communities in need in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Nigeria, providing them with support and relief during the important religious holiday.
Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, holds significant cultural and religious importance for Muslims worldwide. The celebration brings communities together to share blessings and express gratitude through acts of charity and generosity. It is understanding the significance of this occasion that OctaFX decided to reach out to those in need and make a positive impact on their lives.
In Malaysia, OctaFX and its local partner Azeehan distributed the Qurbani meat of two cows in Kelantan. Azeehan and members of the local communities expressed their gratitude to OctaFX for sponsoring this charitable initiative and encouraging people in need during Eid al-Adha.

In Indonesia, OctaFX continues its partnership with IDEP, which initially started as a joint project to provide aid to earthquake victims in West Java, Indonesia. The consequences of the November 2022 earthquake are still felt in the Cianjur district, and OctaFX is currently sponsoring the recovery phase of a multi-level support initiative. As part of it, the organisations distributed food packages and essential items to individuals and families, ensuring that they could partake in the festivities of Eid al-Adha without worrying about basic necessities.

In Nigeria, the international broker and Keeping It Real (KIR) Foundation launched an ‘Eid al-Adha Food Drive’ project, organising food distribution drives in Lagos, Argungu, and Port Harcourt. The distribution benefited 250 families in total, including 60 children and their caregivers in the centre for children with disabilities in Lagos and 120 pupils of Almajiri schools in Argungu. The rest of the food went to a centre for persons with disabilities and an orphanage in Port Harcourt.

‘We are honoured to have the opportunity to give back to the communities that have supported us throughout the years. By providing food and essential items during such an important feast, we hope to alleviate some of the hardships faced by vulnerable individuals and families during these challenging times,’ the OctaFX press office commented.
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About OctaFX
OctaFX is an international broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charity and humanitarian initiatives, including the improvement of educational infrastructure and short-notice relief projects supporting local communities.
About IDEP
IDEP develops and delivers training, community programs, and media content about sustainable development through permaculture and community-based disaster management. For over a decade, IDEP has been delivering practical programs and public education activities to communities in need all over Indonesia.
About Keeping It Real Foundation
Keeping It Real (KIR) Foundation was established and registered in Nigeria in 2010 as a non-governmental organisation. It exists to transform the lives of vulnerable children, youth, persons with disabilities, prison inmates, women, and local communities through education, advocacy, capacity, and sustainable development.
Singapore-based Fresver Beauty, a Pioneer in Mud Moxibustion Treatment, Reveals the Ways to Achieve Painless Period

Mud Moxibustion for Womb and Ovary
Based on a technique deeply rooted in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Mud Moxibustion has been known as an effective approach to promoting women’s health in the realm of alternative medicine.
Specifically, Mud Moxibustion for Womb and Ovary targets the lower abdomen region, serving as a holistic approach to women’s health. It can be another option to provide natural and non-invasive support for menstrual health, while prioritising the mind-body connection. The treatment also addresses the commonly overlooked “cold womb” condition in females, which if neglected, can give rise to an array of health concerns. As a whole, Mud Moxibustion aims to restore balance and harmony within the reproductive system, potentially benefiting menstrual health by addressing issues like period cramps, irregular menses cycles and cold womb symptoms.
Tailored Treatment for Menstrual Well-being
Fresver Beauty’s Mud Moxibustion Womb & Ovary treatment targets women suffering from menstrual problems such as cramps, headaches, and bloatedness. It helps in encouraging healthy menstrual flow, paving the way for enhanced reproductive health.
Apart from this, for those experiencing hormonal imbalance issues, this treatment tackles acne and pigmentation problems resulting from fluctuating hormones.
At the core of the treatment is the strategic application of herbal treatment oil, which activates acupuncture points, including the significant Kāi xuéwèi. Following this phase, a warm mud application comes after, and people will have different body reactions: a cold or spicy sensation, or itchiness which indicate different signals of womb problems. A formulated mud mask, containing natural ingredients like evening primrose, chinese motherworth, ginseng, and dang gui is used to complement the targeted massage technique. With a wealth of experience, Fresver Beauty’s specialists not only enhance womb health but also represent a paradigm shift in women’s holistic healthcare.
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About Fresver Beauty
Established in 1988, Fresver Beauty is a leading provider of beauty and wellness services in Singapore, combining premium products and expert skills to provide the ultimate beauty and wellness experience. Every staff is hand-picked to promise the highest level of commitment to service quality, results and customer experience.
- 2016 Singapore Brands Award
- 2016 Best Perfecting Facial Award by Singapore Women’s Weekly
- 2020 Best Oriental Massage Award and Best Eye Treatment – Dark Circles by Singapore Women’s Weekly
- 2020 Best Lymphatic Drainage Massage and Best TCM Massage by CLEO
- 2021 Best Stomach Wellness Massage and Best Bust Massage by Singapore Women’s Weekly Spa Awards
- 2020 & 2021 Best Professional Sheet Mask by Beauty Insider
- 2022 Bridal Facial by Daily Vanity Editor’s Choice
- 2022 Feminine Wellness Treatment by Daily Vanity DV Recommends
- 2022 Best Neck Shoulder Treatment (TCM) by Singapore Women’s Weekly
Inaugural Promotion for First-Time Patrons
In conjunction with the launch, Fresver Beauty is offering a first-time 60-minute trial session for new patrons to enjoy the benefits of Moxibustion. For more information, please visit http://www.fresver.com.sg.
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