Road safety and air quality in Vientiane Capital are set to benefit from better public transport options with the contribution of new and improved buses and related equipment from Japan.
Prudential Laos Launches Digital Life Insurance to Narrow Protection Gap
Prudential Life Assurance (Lao) Company Limited (“Prudential Laos”) has launched “PRULife Guard” and “PRULife Starter”, its first suite of digital life insurance products. These products are designed to provide personal accident benefits, coverage for accidental medical expenses as well as death benefits due to non-accidental or accidental causes.
ECOVACS ROBOTICS Offers Uncompromising Cleanliness with New DEEBOT N10 Family
The new DEEBOT introduced by the APAC No.1 robot vacuum brand gives all-rounded cleaning experience without sacrificing performance for budget.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 March 2023 – ECOVACS ROBOTICS, the world’s leading service robotics maker, today announces the launch of the DEEBOT N10 Family in Singapore. It sets a new standard for delivering uncompromising cleanliness by bringing a superior cleaning experience to every home.

The new DEEBOT N10 Family robots boast improved 4300 Pa suction power to remove dirt, dust, and debris from even the toughest crevices and deepest carpet fibers. The over-the-air (OTA) deep cleaning modes allow customers to use their mobile phones to enable simultaneous vacuuming and mopping of embedded dirt.
The DEEBOT’s floating main brush makes floor cleaning much more efficient. Together, they loosen dirt from carpets and direct it into the vacuum stream. This makes the robots ideal for homes with carpets and pets with long fur.
The OZMOTM Mopping System is a smart and efficient cleaning solution thanks to its leak-preventing feature. With micro-water pumps that automatically adjust, customers can enjoy spotless floors without worrying about over-wetting. The sensors on the DEEBOT also allow it to switch between vacuuming and mopping modes seamlessly, ensuring carpets stay dry and clean and the suction power remains powerful for a more extended period.
Auto-Empty Station brings 60 days hands-free dustbin cleaning
Most conventional robotic vacuum cleaners in the market require customers to manually empty the dustbin, which can be tedious and unhygienic. DEEBOT N10 PLUS’s Auto-Empty Station accessory, equipped with a large-volume 2.5L hypoallergenic dust bag and made with an all-natural paper handle, can store dust for up to 60 days, improving customer convenience and hygiene.
The suction inlets seal automatically when pulled out to ensure no dust is left behind at unintended locations at the customer’s home. The four-layer antibacterial dust bags keep the surrounding air clean by effectively filtering up to 99% of dust particles and allergens as small as 0.3μm. DEEBOT N10 PLUS also offers 5 dust collection modes to allow customers to select the most convenient mode for emptying the dustbin. DEEBOT N10 is also compatible with Auto- Empty Station, which is sold as separated accessory.
TrueMapping Technology maps homes with 2x better coverage and 4x accuracy
The DEEBOT N10 Family robots use TrueMapping laser-based mapping and navigation technology to map floors within seconds. They can intelligently navigate a user’s home, choose the right map for the floor, and find the most optimal cleaning path. With N10 Family, users can customize the cleaning mode, suction power, water flow, and cleaning times for each room. They can also use the ECOVACS Home App to set the order in which the robots clean the rooms, set up schedules, and create no-go zones.
Worry-free, high performance for longer hours
The new DEEBOT N10 Family robots feature a charging and mobility upgrade. The robots automatically return to the charging dock when the battery runs low. When fully charged, they resume operations where they previously stopped. A stride length of 20mm provides stronger mobility, allowing the robots to negotiate most sills and carpet edges. The N10 Family comes with a new 5200mAh battery, which extends use on a single charge and water fill.
Antibacterial designs remove foul odors
The DEEBOT N10 Family robots include an antibacterial dust bag and filter. The dual antibacterial design, which consists of a non-woven surface layer and an inner layer of melt blown with DuPont silver ion antibacterial agent, can filter large particles and 99.99% of bacteria. The use of four layers of high-quality materials prevents any dust leakage.
The antibacterial E11 filter captures 95% of 0.3μm dust and allergens. The use of two antibacterial agents for treatment eliminates bacteria, mold, and mildew growth on the surface, preventing unpleasant odors and discoloration. The activated carbon layer on the filter also absorbs odors produced by ordinary household wastes, keeping the air fresh and clean.
Pricing and Availability
The DEEBOT N10 Family includes the DEEBOT N10 and DEEBOT N10 PLUS models. Both are available today, for SGD 999 and SGD 1,299 retail price respectively, both models are up to 57% discount during Double 3 promotion. For more information, please visit our Lazada & Shopee flagship store for detailed information.
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About ECOVACS ROBOTICS
Innovating Since Day One – Creating the Intelligent Home.
With a new vision of “Advancing robotic technologies to serve the world to create a holistic ecosystem between humans and robotics in lifestyle and production,” ECOVACS ROBOTICS cares about innovating solutions to enhance your lifestyle and production. We aim to design and launch “Robotics for All,” using our deep understanding of use cases and consumer experiences.
With 25 years of design and industry-leading research, we have led the market as homes become more intelligent and responsive. We are building a world where your home asks less of your attention, becomes more seamless and powerful, and frees you to spend more time doing what you love.
Laos And China Sign MoU to Research Development of Artificial Intelligence
The Research Institute for Smart Technology, Ministry of Technology and Communications (MoTC) of Laos together with the Chongqing College of Electronic Engineering in China signed an MoU to discuss the possibility of further developing AI and Big Data.
Caldic joins the global top league in ingredients and specialty chemicals distribution following merger with Connell
On October 13, 2022, Advent International, financial sponsor of Caldic, and Wilbur-Ellis, owner of Connell, announced the agreement to combine their life sciences and material sciences distribution businesses focused on nutrition, (bio)pharma, personal care and industrial formulations. The partnership between Advent International and Wilbur-Ellis is founded on a long term shareholder commitment and a shared vision of building a fully integrated growth and innovation focused business.
Alexander Wessels, Group CEO, stated, “The global scale of our business will unlock multiple opportunities to create value with our business partners. Today’s worldwide reach will make our offering of unique value-added services and products more widely accessible to the food & nutrition, (bio)pharma, personal care and industrial formulation markets, which will fuel new business development potential across the supply chain. Our ambition is to redefine the parameters of added value in the ingredients and specialty chemicals distribution sector, offering our customers a new standard in customized solutions. We are thrilled at the prospect of partnering with the highly skilled and experienced Connell team to deliver these relevant and impactful solutions for our principals and customers alike.”
“We are very excited to embark on our joint journey as part of Caldic,” said Azita Owlia, CEO of Connell Caldic APAC. “Our customers are increasingly demanding customized solutions and extended supply chain services. We are committed to leverage the complementarity and synergies between both companies’ value-added product portfolio and broader manufacturing and distribution facilities, to the benefit of our principals and customers. Asia-Pacific is a high-growth region with tremendous potential and the joint expertise and capabilities will allow us to help our current and new customers to seize such opportunities. Together we can make a much bigger positive impact in the life sciences and material sciences markets.”
Key facts & figures consolidated Caldic as of 1 March 2023
Turnover | Euro ~ 3 billion |
FTE | ~ 3,500 |
Presence | Europe, Latin America, North America and Asia-Pacific: 43 countries |
Markets | Food, (bio)pharma, personal care and industrial formulations |
Value-add capabilities | Manufacturing services: repacking, filling, labeling, mixing, blending (e.g. under GMP conditions)
Technical and application support: formulation, application, product development and testing labs across 75 expertise centers around the world. Distribution: warehousing (e.g. cGMP), regulatory support, quality control |
Hashtag: #Caldic #Connell
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About Caldic
“Because we care”, we touch the lives of hundreds of thousands of people every day. We inspire innovative and sustainable solutions in life science and material science for the food, pharmaceutical, personal care and industrial formulation markets around the world. Our solutions, carefully sourced and customized to exacting specifications whenever required, are backed by research & development, customer service, technical & regulatory support, ensuring that they meet precisely determined needs at every stage of the value chain.
Across Europe, Latin America, North America and Asia Pacific, our approximately 3,500 employees go the extra mile, day in and day out, to deliver value-added solutions to our customers. In our activities, we embrace the principles of sustainability, designing products, services and processes with these principles in mind. From formulation to delivery, from ingredient to packing, from supplier to customer, we care about every detail of what we do. Because every detail is in our care.
EuroCham Laos Launches its Luang Prabang Chapter
Last week, 2023 ECCIL EuroCham Laos officially launched its Luang Prabang chapter during a networking event by its Platinum Sponsor AIF.
Sennheiser and Kramer partner to deliver video conferencing solution with outstanding sound quality
Respective industry leaders harmonize to take hybrid meetings to new heights
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 March 2023 – Sennheiser, the first choice for advanced audio technology that makes collaboration and learning easier, has partnered with Kramer, the leading audio-visual experiences company, to create an assured, flexible, and easily deployed audio solution for optimized hybrid teleconferencing.

The new solution, officially launched at ISE 2023, combines Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC 2) and TeamConnect Ceiling Medium (TCC M) ceiling microphones with Kramer’s AFM-DSP20-AEC audio matrix switcher to deliver superior sound quality while providing an engaging and inclusive audio-visual experience in any medium or large space.
This partnership between Sennheiser and Kramer will further expand both companies’ ecosystem, offering ultra-immersive user experiences in hybrid meeting and learning spaces and expanded flexibility for customers and partners.
Engaging, immersive hybrid meeting experiences
The combination of Sennheiser’s TCC 2 and TCC M ceiling microphones’ premium audio performance and Kramer’s best-in-class digital signal processor (DSP) ensures all participants are clearly heard for easy collaboration, efficient learning, and more productive meetings.
Sennheiser’s TeamConnect Ceiling Solutions, the TCC 2 and TCC M, are designed to deliver oustanding audio quality in large and mid-sized meeting rooms respectively, as well as in learning or collaboration spaces. These industry-leading TeamConnect Ceiling Solutions employ Sennheiser’s patented automatic beamfoming technology and TruVoicelift functionality to allow freedom of movement and perfect speech intelligibility.
The Kramer DSP maintains the quality of the original audio signal with selectable sampling rates up to 96 kHz, ensuring flat frequency response, unmatched sonic performance, excellent signal-to-noise ratio, and extraordinarily low distortion levels. Meanwhile, acoustic echo cancellation further improves teleconferencing sound quality. All in-room and remote participants can hear and be heard so that meetings can proceed smoothly and effectively.
The Sennheiser-Kramer collaboration also offers simplified audio and room-wide control. It supports Audinate’s Dante and can be operable by Kramer Control, enabling full automation of the microphones along with other room elements, such as screens, lights, and shades, via a simple click. By removing the time and hassle required to manage a meeting space or classroom, participants can focus on holding their most productive, immersive hybrid calls and lessons yet.
Simple deployment within any working or learning space
The vendor-agnostic design of the Sennheiser microphones and Kramer DSP, dual digital and analog connectivity, and centralized control make a unique solution for everyday use flexible and simple.
As a result, the combined Sennheiser-Kramer solution is ideal for any medium to large classrooms, lecture spaces, and meeting rooms where intelligible speech, simple handling, and seamless integration into the existing room environment are required. Both the Sennheiser ceiling microphones and the Kramer DSP are supported by Kramer’s proven low-latency video infrastructure, providing full configuration and installation flexibility.
Assured reliability and accessible support
Millions of Sennheiser and Kramer products are already installed and in use across the globe, trusted by mission-critical organizations for their quality and reliability. The Sennheiser TCC 2 and TCC M microphones and Kramer AFM-DSP20-AEC audio matrix switcher solution are no different, having been cross-certified for compatibility to ensure superior audio performance.
The components of the combined solution are available directly from the global sales networks of Sennheiser and Kramer respectively. The two companies’ industry-leading, worldwide support networks support the solution, enabling end-users to easily access any help or advice, if required.
Charlie Jones, Global Alliance & Partnership Manager, Business Communication, at Sennheiser said: “At Sennheiser, we’re proud to combine our renowned audio expertise with Kramer’s reliability and ease of use to bring this solution to the market. This is only the first step, as both companies continue to grow our unified communications portfolios and expand our partnership.”
Gilad Yron, CEO of Kramer, said: “It’s a beautiful experience when two audio-visual heavyweights, like Kramer and Sennheiser, come together to create a solution that transcends our respective specialisms. This combined expertise will help to power creativity, collaboration, and engagement within both meeting and education spaces worldwide—and with a wealth of innovations from both companies already shaping the audio-visual experiences of the future, we hope this is the first collaboration of many.”
For more information about Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling Solutions, please visit: https://zh-hk.sennheiser.com/teamconnect-ceiling-solutions
Hashtag: #Sennheiser #TCC2 #TCCM #TeamConnect #Kramer #IT #BizIT
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About the Sennheiser brand
We live and breathe audio. We are driven by the passion to create audio solutions that make a difference. Building the future of audio and bringing remarkable sound experiences to our customers – this is what the Sennheiser brand has represented for more than 75 years. While professional audio solutions such as microphones, meeting solutions, streaming technologies and monitoring systems are part of the business of Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG, the business with consumer devices such as headphones, soundbars and speech-enhanced hearables is operated by Sonova Holding AG under the license of Sennheiser.
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About Kramer
Kramer audio-visual experiences power creativity, collaboration, and engagement. From AVSM to advanced cloud-based communication, collaboration and control solutions, Kramer creates audio-visual experiences that are more engaging, more inclusive and more connected than ever before.
Headquartered in the heart of Startup Nation – Tel Aviv, Israel with locations around the world, Kramer’s audio-visual experts are designing the future of engagement technology. Physical and digital boundaries have blurred. But no matter how hybrid our world becomes, our desire for real, human connection will never cease.
Kramer’s intuitive, seamless technology breaks down walls, bridges gaps, and makes people feel closer together even when they’re far apart.
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Thailand Stops Cattle Import from Myanmar After FMD Outbreak
Following the World Organization for Animal Health (WOHA) report on the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in Myanmar, Thailand’s Department of Livestock Development issued a notice last week imposing a 90-day ban on cattle and buffalo importation from the country.