While air pollution was earlier known to pose several health risks like heart disease and lung cancer, scientists have now discovered that it could also lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Selected Muslim-Friendly News Updates from JNTO
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 25 July 2023 – In the recent Halal In Travel Global Summit 2023 held in Singapore on June 1, 2023, Japan retained its position as the sixth among 138 countries listed in the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2023. This summit brought together travel industry stakeholders and various national tourism organizations to discuss opportunities within the global Muslim travel market.
The Hida Takayama Muslim Friendly Project
With a population of just 80,000, Takayama City in Gifu Prefecture attracted over 35,000 travellers from Malaysia and Indonesia and is making an effort to provide Muslim travelers with comfortable trips, clearer information about Muslim-friendly restaurants, and prayer space availability through their Muslim Friendly Project and travel guide. A popular destination in this area is the picturesque town of Hida Furukawa which inspired the setting for animated movie “Your Name” or Kimi no Na Wa, alongside easy access to UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shirakawa-Go. Read more here.
Experience halal Kobe beef in Kobe, Japan
Home to the oldest existing mosque in Japan, the city of Kobe is just 20 minutes by train from Osaka. The Kobe Mosque was built in 1935, and survived air raids in 1945 as well as a large earthquake in 1995. The city is also popular during cherry blossom season, with Ikuta River Park and Sumaura Park attracting local and international visitors alike. Kobe offers various Muslim-friendly facilities, alongside authentic teppanyaki dining experiences with halal-certified meat so Muslim diners can indulge in this cuisine without worry.
More prefectures are improving their Muslim-friendly websites and guides for tourists
Shizuoka Prefecture is known for their food, and in efforts to put Muslim travellers at ease, they have updated their portal that shares information about Muslim-friendly restaurants, grocery stores, and other relevant facilities here.
Meanwhile, Toyama Prefecture has become popular due to the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen (bullet train). Muslim travellers may refer to the updated Toyama Muslim Guide for helpful travel information.Hashtag: #japan, #travel
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About JNTO Kuala Lumpur Office
JNTO is a non-profit governmental organization of Japan and JNTO Kuala Lumpur’s office is involved in a variety of activities in Malaysia to promote and encourage tourists from Malaysia to consider Japan as a top destination in their travel plans.
Media OutReach Newswire Launches Industry-First Press Release Distribution Campaign Intelligence Report

With proprietary technology at its core, the Press Release Distribution Campaign Intelligence Report gives PR professionals a full and complete view of press release campaign performance over customised period.
One of the challenges faced by PR professionals is reporting the performance of their press release distribution campaign to stakeholders and C-Suite executives. As a newswire focused on providing solutions to the PR industry, Media OutReach Newswire’s intelligence report measures the performance of press release distribution by evaluating interactions between journalists and the press release.
Developed in-house by Media OutReach Newswire’s team of programmers and UX designers, the innovative solution sets a new standard in the PR industry for monitoring and measuring the impact and effectiveness of clients’ press release distribution campaign and the return on their investment.
“Our intelligence reports enable PR professionals to gain insights into how many publications have covered their story and what are the top publications reading their releases,” Jennifer Kok, Founder and CEO of Media OutReach Newswire, says.
“This intelligence provides PR professionals with the information they need to identify the media that is supporting their brand, and which are not. With this intelligence, PR professionals can now work with clarity in planning their communications campaign to reach their targeted list of media.”
PR professionals can generate an intelligence report by selecting a customised period and exporting it to PowerPoint in ready-to-use reporting format. This marks the turning point in how the PR industry reports with intelligence, speed and efficiency.
“Our Press Release Distribution Campaign Intelligence Reports focuses on the true needs of PR professionals and will advance the value of public relations in the communications industry,” Kok says.
“This intelligence report will fundamentally reshape how agencies and communications professionals gain insights into the effectiveness of their campaign in reaching their target journalists and media through write-up by journalists and know exactly which media is following their company news as well as their PR campaign performance over time.”
Kok says Media OutReach Newswire continues to set new industry standards and lead innovation in the newswire industry.
The launch cements Media OutReach Newswire’s position as Asia Pacific region’s leading global press release distribution service dedicated to innovation and solving challenges faced by the public relations industry.
Penn Leung, Director at Creative Consulting Group, a PR consultancy which has partnered with Media OutReach Newswire since 2016, says the new intelligence service will transform how they plan and report the effectiveness of the press release distribution campaign to clients.
“By offering holistic insights into the performance of our press release distribution campaign allows us to have a more meaningful and strategic conversation with the C-Suite about the impact and value of their investment into public relations,” Leung says.
“With this new intelligence report offered by Media OutReach Newswire, we can now tabulate multi-release performance in a timely and cost-effective way, thus enhancing the speed and quality of deliverable reports to our clients.”
Since 2009, Media OutReach Newswire has been the voice of Asian companies, helping them to build their global brand reputation in global markets from Canada, the USA, UK, Europe such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain, across the Middle East such as United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Africa and Latin America such as Brazil, Argentina, plus Southeast Asia markets such as Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, plus China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and countries in the Belt and Road Initiative.
Media OutReach Newswire’s global press release distribution network offers an authentic service that connects clients to journalists to optimise write-ups, build media relations, post their news on real media sites and reach investors. For financial news release, Media OutReach Newswire will post their clients press release in English and with options in Traditional and Simplified Chinese into all the world’s leading financial and international news services such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv Eikon, Refinitiv Middle East – Zawya, Dow Jones Newswire, Factset, Infront, Morningstar, Reuters News Agency, Associated Press (AP) and Agence France Presse (AFP).
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About Media OutReach Newswire
Founded in 2009, Media OutReach is the first global newswire founded in the Asia-Pacific region with offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Japan, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Thailand and Taiwan.
Media OutReach is the only press release newswire that owns its distribution network of more than 140,000 journalists, 400 trade categories, 65,000 media titles and 600 media partnerships spanning 26 countries across the APAC region.
As an integrated communications solution, Media OutReach is redefining press release distribution. With proprietary technology at its core, Media OutReach Newswire distributes multi-language and multimedia press release content directly to the inboxes of targeted editors and journalists to optimise news write-ups, build media relations and automate the reporting process with key performance metrics.
Its pioneering post-release reports give detailed insights into how journalists access your press release by publication and by country.
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Lao Govt Generates New Revenue Streams from Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency
Since the start of cryptocurrency mining in Laos last year, the government has generated nearly USD 27 million in revenue.
TWP Expands Presence To Become Singapore’s Leading Coworking Operator In Premium-Grade Buildings

Unbeatable Connectivity and Convenience in Prime CBD Locations
TWP is a premium shared office brand in Singapore, focusing on delivering cutting-edge design and professional shared services. TWP centres are well-equipped with customisable private office suites, dedicated desks and hot desks, meeting rooms with high-tech video-conferencing capabilities, and value-add amenities such as lounges with designer furniture, gourmet pantries, phone booths for Zoom calls, and collaboration zones for multi-modal working.
TWP’s network of coworking spaces in the CBD offers its members unparalleled connectivity across Singapore. Proximity to Raffles Place, Tanjong Pagar, Shenton Road and Marina Bay MRT stations as well as connected bus routes ensures members can look forward to smooth commutes at any time of day. Extensive dining and wellness options are also available at connected retail outlets and shopping malls, offering TWP members ample options for business and leisure meetings alike.
Meeting Continued High Demand for Flexible Work Arrangements in Singapore
TWP’s strategic expansion has been driven by strong recovery rates in the commercial rental market over the past year. Brandon Chua, TWP Singapore Country Head, expressed his confidence in the company’s approach: “With the recent strong rebound of commercial rents in the core CBD, we have seen our portfolio achieving occupancy rates and revenue per occupied desk (revpod) surpassing pre-Covid 19 times. Even during downtimes, we see customers taking flight to quality and the demand for core CBD offices remains reasonably strong despite competitive prices.”
The expansion also allows TWP to better cater to its enterprise clients, defined as those requiring more than 25 desks in private offices. This supports the growing trend of corporate users in the coworking industry, as opposed to freelancers, start-ups and small businesses. Advantages such as cost savings, less fixed overheads, flexibility, and turn-key solutions are major drivers behind this growth of the corporate segment within the coworking industry.
Noeleen Goh, Head of Real Estate at TWP, highlighted this appeal of coworking to larger corporate clients, stating, “Our largest client is a tech client who occupies over 500 desks with us in one location. The appeal of coworking to such a large client is the speed at which we can deliver customised solutions, the convenience of a menu of professional shared services available to them, and ultimately, the flexibility and scalability we can offer.” TWP’s locations within the CBD core are also particularly attractive to corporations seeking to attract and retain top talent, while maintaining a convenient and prestigious addresss.
Hashtag: #TWP #TheWorkProject
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About TWP
TWP is a global workspace provider setting new standards in ways of working. It currently operates award-winning workspaces at twelve locations in Singapore, Sydney and Hong Kong, that enable today’s business executives to work, meet and host in beautifully designed spaces. Since its inception in 2016, its timeless and inspiring designs have already been included in Forbes’ list of “5 Most Beautiful Co-Working Spaces in the World” and Huffington Post’s list of “20 Best Co-Working Spaces Across the Globe”. Its mission is to create workspaces that are beautiful in form and high-performance in function. Find out more at www.theworkproject.com.
BenQ All-New W4000i 4LED 4K Projector Elevates Home Theatre Experience with Advanced HDR Visual Quality
The W4000i Offers World-Leading HDR-PRO Visual Quality, 100% DCI-P3 Authentic Color and Android TV with Netflix; tailored for audio-visual and home theatre enthusiasts
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 25 July 2023 – BenQ, the leading DLP 4K projector brand, today introduced its latest offering for audio-visual enthusiasts – the all-new 4LED 4K home projector W4000i, which provides an enhanced and immersive home theatre experience with unrivalled picture quality as directors envision in any room.

The W4000i incorporates BenQ’s pioneering HDR-PRO projector-optimized high dynamic range techniques, including Local Contrast Enhancement to reveal fine details in bright or dark scenes. It also delivers consistently balanced brightness well-suited for various environments, from dedicated AV rooms to daytime living rooms. Furthermore, the W4000i offers professional-standard color gamut performance, meeting the standards of future-generation BT. 2020. In addition, the W4000i features LED light source provides long lasting life span and color accuracy.
Recreating Genuine Cinema Experiences at Home
Home theatres have become more popular as consumers demand high-quality video and immersive viewing experiences in recent years, with the new wave of streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime becoming widely available. On a global level, video accounts for 65% of all Internet traffic, with a large proportion attributed to streaming platforms such as Netflix and YouTube.
“BenQ is delighted to meet the needs of those looking to recreate an immersive cinematic experience at home with the new W4000i,” said Jeffrey Liang, President of BenQ Asia Pacific. “The W4000i delivers an unparalleled cinematic experience through the true 4K resolution combining our cutting-edge HDR-PRO and CinematicColor Technology, presenting images as directors envisioned. The certified Android TV comes with native Netflix and 5000+ other apps, redefining home entertainment for audiences.”
Meticulous Details from Bright to Dark Scenes with BenQ HDR-PRO
BenQ-proprietary HDR-PRO technology takes home theatre experiences to the next level by imbuing HDR10+ / HDR10 / HLG content with magnificent depth, revealing previously hidden cinematic details in bright and dark scenes.
The W4000i is equipped with HDR-PRO technology that enhances the projectors’ overall dynamic range with industry-leading Local Contrast Enhancement and optimal HDR Tone Mapping, enabling perfect details in shadows and highlights for better stereo perception. The Local Contrast Enhancement is a cutting-edge algorithm that divides each scene into 1000+ zones and optimizes each zone’s gamma independently. It also preserves fine details in bright regions as well as shadowy areas of the screen, which sets BenQ’s home projectors apart from the competition.
CinematicColor Presents Authentic Colors as Directors Envision for Optimal Home Theatre Experiences
The W4000i provides true 4K HDR image quality with CinematicColor technology. It conforms precisely to the 100% Rec.709 HDTV colour space, the wider 100% DCI-P3 digital filmmaking colour spectrum, and even the super-wide BT.2020 ideal-color future standard. Harnessing a LED light source, the W4000i produces ideally balanced brightness and color performance in different rooms of the house. In addition, the W4000i comes with CinematicColor Factory Calibration Report to ensure out-of-box colour accuracy.
Google-Certified Android TV with Netflix and Installation Flexibility Brings Home Entertainment to the Next Level
The W4000i 4K home cinema projector is equipped with a Google-certified Android TV and a preloaded Netflix app for endless streaming and movie enjoyment, augmented by comprehensive AV connectivity, wireless capabilities, and integrated immersive audio systems to complete your home theatre experience.
The W4000i also features a 4LED light source, 3200 ANSI-lumen high brightness and the flexibility of projecting 1.3X big zoom on a 100″ screen from just 2.5m, 2D lens shift (Vertical 0%-60%; Horizontal ±15%) and 2D keystone, which can fit in any rooms.
The BenQ W4000i is available for purchase at S$4,499 on Shopee and Lazada from 25 July 2023 onwards.
To learn more about BenQ W4000i 4K home cinema projector, please visit BenQ’s Official Page.
Technical Specifications
Model | W4000i |
Display | |
Product Colour | Black |
Projection System | DLP |
Native Resolution | 4K UHD
(3840 x 2160) Resolution |
Brightness
(ANSI Lumens) |
3200 ANSI Lumens |
Contrast Ratio (FOFO) | 2,000,000:1
(w/ Dynamic Black) |
Display Color | 30 Bits (1.07 Billion Colors) |
Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 (WCG On) |
Light Source | 4LED |
Lens | F/# 1.8 – 2.25 mm,
f 17.02 (Wide)~22.21(Tele) |
Aspect Ratio | Native 16:9
(4 Selectable Aspect Ratios) |
Optical | |
Throw Ratio | 1.15 ~ 1.50 (100″ @ 2.5m) |
Image Size
(Clear Focus/Maximum) |
60″ ~ 200″ / 300″ |
Zoom Ratio | 1.3x |
Lens Shift | Vertical 0%-60%(@ H 0%)
Horizontal ±15% Max. (@ V 20.9%) |
Keystone | 2D, Auto Vertical &
Manual Horizontal± 30° |
Resolution Support | VGA (640 x 480) to 4K
UHD (3840 x 2160) |
HDTV Compatibility | 720p 50/60Hz,
1080i 50/60Hz, 1080p 24/25/30/50/60/120/240Hz, 2160p 24/25/30/60Hz |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 420.5 X 135 X 312 mm |
Weight | 6.6 kg
14.55 lbs |
I/O | |
Built-in Speaker | 5W x 2 (treVolo Chamber Speaker) |
Audible Noise
(Normal/Economic Mode) |
32/28 dBA |
Horizontal Frequency | 15K-135KHz |
Vertical Scan Rate | 23-240Hz |
HDMI-1
(HDMI 2.0 & HDCP 2.2) |
Yes |
HDMI-2
(HDMI 2.0 & HDCP 2.2, ARC/eARC) |
Yes |
HDMI-3
(HDMI 2.0 & HDCP 2.2) |
No |
USB 2.0 Type-A Port | – Media Reader/Scalar Firmware Upgrade
– 5V/2.5A |
USB 2.0 Type Mini B | No |
Audio Out (Mini Jack) | Yes |
Audio Out (S/PDIF) | Yes |
RS232 In
(D-sub 9-Pin, Male) |
Yes |
RJ-45 LAN (10/100M) | Yes |
DC 12V Trigger
(3.5mm Jack) |
Yes |
Kensington Anti-Theft
Lock Slot |
Yes |
Other Accessories | – IR Receiver (Front+Top)
– HDMI Mini Male Cable (HDCP2.2) – USB Micro-B Male Cable (5V/1.5A Power Supply) |
Android TV Dongle | |
SoC | AM S905Y4 Quad-Core A35 |
GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 |
DDR RAM | 2GB |
ROM eMMC | 16G |
Wi-Fi Module | – Wi-Fi 6
(2.4GHz/5GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) – Bluetooth 5.0 |
Mini HDMI Out | X1 |
Micro USB | X1 |
Dolby Audio | Dolby Digital,
Dolby Digital Plus |
HDR Support | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
Operation Temperature | 0C ~ 40C |
Pre-loaded App | Netflix |
Wireless Projection | Chromecast/Airplay |
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About BenQ Corporation
Founded on the corporate vision of “Bringing Enjoyment ‘N’ Quality to Life”, BenQ Corporation is a world-leading human technology and solutions provider aiming to elevate and enrich every aspect of consumers’ lives. To realise this vision, the company focuses on the aspects that matter most to people today – lifestyle, business, healthcare and education – with the hope of providing people with the means to live better, increase efficiency, feel healthier, and enhance learning. Such means include a delightfully broad portfolio of people-driven products and embedded technologies spanning digital projectors, monitors, interactive large-format displays, digital cameras and camcorders, mobile computing devices, and lighting solutions. Because it matters.
10,000 Fans Thrilled For 6 Hours With Charlie Puth At 8wonder International Music Festival In Vinpearl Nha Trang
For over 6 hours, nearly 10,000 music enthusiasts soared amidst the pinnacle of creative expression, reveling in a sequence of enthralling performances and a cascade of entertainment experiences.

Charlie Puth: A Virtuoso of Euphony
Charlie Puth, one of industry’s most consistent hitmakers and sought-after collaborators, hailed as the “global music icon”, graced Vietnam with his musical presence for the first time, becoming the focal point of adoration at the magnificent music festival. His 75-minute performance commenced at 9:00 PM and guided thousands of 8Wonder attendees and viewers through a kaleidoscope of emotions with a collection of 21 exclusive hits such as “Attention”, “Forget you”, “Light Switch”, “Boy”, “That’s Not How It Works”, “How Long”, “One Call Away”, and “We Don’t Talk Anymore”, etc.
Setting the stage ablaze with his captivating opening hit “Charlie Be Quiet”, Puth elicited a palpable restlessness among his admirers. Timeless classics, cherished by the youth, were lovingly treated to fresh arrangements, exclusively curated for the 8Wonder stage. Nha Trang, Vietnam served as the debut destination of the “Attention” singer before embarking on his “Charlie’s Live Experience World Tour” across Asia that begins in October.

As the night unfurled, the harmonious image of the multi-talented musician, Puth, skillfully entwined with his piano. His fingers tickled the ivory, accompanied by his voice’s mesmerizing modulation, ensnaring thousands below in a musical journey.
Sharing about his musical presence for the first time in Vietnam, Puth said: “This my first time to be here. Thank you for making my first experience in Vietnam so special! We all hope to be back very soon!”
Before the spotlight shifted to the idols, Vietnam’s contemporary “hitmakers” led the audience on a journey featuring over 30 songs of limitless emotions, each reflecting the unique musical personalities of the individual artists. Each song received a novel interpretation, with mesmerizing mashups and medleys that resonated profoundly with 8Wonder’s diverse audience, spanning generations on Hon Tre Island.
The Vietnamese hitmakers, participating in 8Wonder included Ha Anh Tuan, Ho Ngoc Ha, HIEUTHUHAI, MONO, Tlinh, and AMEE, etc., who brought hits and attractive dancing performances to the stage, under the amazing sunset on Nha Trang Bay.
8Wonder – The Dawn of a New Music Festival Experience
Beyond delivering boundless emotional wonder through the harmonious convergence of global and Vietnamese music, the 8Wonder mega-music festival brought forth a rare confluence of activities, rarely witnessed in any other musical gathering.
As they eagerly awaited their favorite stars, thousands of attendees reveled in a captivating array of recreational activities. They immersed themselves in artistic installations, explored art workshops, sought insights from tarot readers, adorned themselves with henna tattoos, interacted with spirited LED drum dancers, and savored gastronomic delights from around the world.

Beyond the 8Wonder, here comes an exuberant summer atmosphere unfolded, featuring over 100 thrilling games at “The Island Water Park – home to the most extensive collection of water games in Asia.”
At the event, many visitors were also thrilled to explore a VinFast electric vehicle exhibition. They also had the opportunity to test-drive the latest models of electric vehicles, scooters, and bicycles.
Perfectly harmonizing with the Vinpearl Nha Trang resort paradise and the picturesque Hon Tre Island, the 8Wonder music festival drew the curtains on the WonderFest 2023 summer celebration, leaving all with unforgettable memories and the most extraordinary emotions.
With its impressive debut, the 8Wonder international music festival, combined with the annual international beach festival WonderFest, not only put Vietnam on the map of top international stars but also elevated Vietnam’s tourism to new heights on the world tourism map.
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As WWII Survivors Dwindle, Their Stories Live On: Exhibition on Jewish Refugees in Shanghai to Open in NYC

Titled “Shanghai, Homeland Once Upon a Time – Jewish Refugees and Shanghai”, the exhibit will represent the Museum’s first overseas exhibition since its significant expansion in 2020. Jewish and Chinese leaders, descendants of refugees, and special performances will be invited to celebrate the exhibit’s opening on August 1st.
Showcasing more than 200 photographs and approximately 30 pieces of replica memorabilia from the museum’s expanded collection, as well as personal stories from Jewish refugees and their descendants, the exhibit will be open to the public for free from August 1-14, 2023, 9am-8pm, at Fosun Plaza (28 Liberty Street) in downtown Manhattan.

First-class passage ticket of the Kohn family from Naples to Shanghai.
Card of Identification of Antmann Erna issued by International Committee for Granting Relief to European Refugees.
The content of the traveling exhibition is drawn from the Museum’s newly expanded collection and is divided into six sections: Fleeing to Shanghai, Starting a New Life, Bittersweet Memories, After the War, Special Feelings for China, and A New Look of the Homeland. Each part will provide a historical background, narrates the experiences and stories of the Jewish refugees, and depicts the details of their lives and their enduring partnership with the Chinese people.

Chen Jian, director of the museum, said that their focus has been particularly on hosting exhibitions in the United States because of the large Jewish population there. New York City is home to over two million Jewish people, many of whom are descendants of Jewish refugees who found shelter in Shanghai. Therefore, they felt obliged to bring these stories to New York and share it with the local Jewish community, as well as the Jewish refugees once lived in Shanghai and their descendants.
The exhibit will be one of several cultural programs and collaborative initiatives in the coming months that seek to keep alive the unique stories of the Jewish refugees.
For example, documentary “Jewish Melodies left in Shanghai” will have its premiere at Harmony Gold Preview House in Los Angeles on the evening of July 29, 2023. The documentary recalls the stories of Jewish performers and composers active in Shanghai from the 1920s to the 1940s.
*If you want to download more video materials of this exhibit, you can go to the following link: https://apvideohub.ap.org/detail/AsWWIISurvivorsDwindleTheirStoriesLiveOnExhibitiononJewish/69cb42b837e140dd825ad27f56648df3/video?Query=filings.products:(47139)%20AND%20*&mediaType=video&sortBy=arrivaldatetime:desc&dateRange=Anytime&totalCount=45¤tItemNo=0
Hashtag: #SMGShanghaiEye
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