BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military-controlled government plans to transfer the country’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi from a prison in the capital, Naypyitaw, to home confinement. The move is part of an act of clemency to prisoners in connection with a religious ceremony next week, a security official said Tuesday.
Myanmar’s Military Plans to Move SUU Kyi to House Arrest, According to Unofficial Reports

Mastering the Art of Trust: Khepri Digital’s Lessons for Singapore’s Digital Agencies
The study —– that when a business looks for a digital marketing agency, the most important factors are its reputation, assurances of performance, and real work samples rather than price.
43% of these respondents previously worked with or are still working with a digital marketing agency. Responsiveness emerged as the most popular when asked about the signs of a successful agency partnership. Meanwhile, ability to take clients through an easily understandable report and achievement of results and KPI (Key Performance Indicator) took the second and third spot.
Additionally, when asked why they would work with an agency, some believed that it was better to outsource activities in which ROIs (return on investments) are measured easily.
SMEs who don’t intend to outsource again had problems with the agencies, usually from experience. However, they didn’t have a problem with the idea of an external agency.
SMEs subsequently cited past clients, sample work reports, and discussions with the person they would want to work with as the top three factors in choosing an agency. Price came out as an outlying factor, landing in fifth place. The study also found that clients are unimpressed with 24/7 monitoring reports.
Meanwhile, 70% of the respondents believed outsourcing is unprofitable with a negative ROI.
A number of those who have previously worked with digital marketing agencies said that these agencies were unable to prove their impact on a company’s revenue.
Khepri Digital also picked 45 businesses from the 137 for a separate Zoom interview composed of the following:
- 15 who have worked with a digital marketing agency before;
- 15 who previously worked with one but not currently; and
- 15 other businesses are still working with a digital marketing agency.
At least 10 of the Zoom respondents said they had to personally intervene in the content production operations as they believed the content was not good enough or the digital marketing agency didn’t understand their brand well enough. Another 10 said that the content produced was “good but not on brand”.
SMEs with no intention to work with a digital marketing agency cited “Branding Control”, defined as ensuring all material produced lines with the company vision, as their top reason. Meanwhile, “remaining unconvinced that the investment would yield a net positive ROI” came in second.
Thanks to this research by Khepri Digital Marketing, 3 lessons for digital marketing agencies in Singapore to take away from this survey.
Firstly, when a business looks for a digital marketing agency, the most important factors are the agency’s reputation, assurances of performance, and real work samples, rather than the price. At least for Khepri Digital, the takeaway is that pricing models shouldn’t be too heavily based on price, but to be ready with deep case studies, especially with industries that are similar to that which the potential client is in. At the end of the day, our marketing efforts, especially for a more sophisticated product, should be steeped in how we establish “trust”.
Secondly, clients in general, also like to see presented data that’s easily understandable. One gripe that was commonly heard as feedback from SME Marketing managers in the survey was that they, in the words of one manager who did not agree to be named, “did not understand the dashboard that was thrown at her by the current agency”. They would very much like someone to take them through the dashboard weekly at least.
Thirdly, the Account Manager is an unusually large deciding factor whether a client continues. Despite middling results, about 8/15 of the companies currently working with an external agency, remain satisfied because the account manager is on hand to answer queries frequently, and is easy to communicate with. Hence, while 8/15 is an insignificant data point, it might be worth noting that having a strong Account Manager is a good insurance in case less-than stellar results are achieved.
However, this study does have its limitations.
The study was primarily conducted over Zoom, although most SMEs that responded were based in Singapore. There were no restrictions on their answers over video conference, which gave rise to subjectivity (i.e. whether their lack of willingness to work with an agency is due to a perception of negative ROI or simply negative reputation.).
Since only SMEs were involved in the study, the results may not represent larger companies who may have different demands or needs. Moreover, 137 SMEs are not representative of the whole world, nor the whole of Singapore.
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Khepri Digital is a Performance Digital Marketing Agency headquartered in Singapore, and serving clients across Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong and the United States.
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1 TICKET, 1 TREE – Cathay Pacific organises third iteration of mangrove tree-planting initiative in continued efforts to support local communities, restore local habitats and drive climate resilience

Cathay Pacific’s 1 Ticket, 1 Tree initiative was launched in Thailand in 2021. This was expanded to Southeast Asia[1] in 2022. Notably, more than 21,000 mangrove trees have been planted across the region since then. With mangroves being the lifeblood of many Southeast Asian coastal ecosystems, Cathay Pacific hopes to do its part to protect local livelihoods and biodiversity in the region.
1 Ticket, 1 Tree is part of Cathay Pacific’s broader commitment to sustainability leadership. To inspire more people to come together to lead change, volunteers and members of the community were invited to take part in the tree-planting itself. In total, more than 180 volunteers comprising Cathay Pacific employees, partners, and even disadvantaged members of the community have come together since the launch to plant trees in their respective countries.
Dominic Perret, Regional General Manager of Cathay Pacific Southeast Asia & Southwest Pacific, reasserted the airline’s commitment to sustainability and giving back to the communities it serves. “We are very proud to be organising 1 Ticket, 1 Tree for the third year running, especially since this was initiated during a very challenging period for us as an airline. The feedback we’ve received from our employees, partners and members of the community since then has been most heartfelt and encouraging, and we’re glad to be able to continue this momentum to make positive change, one tree at a time. As a global airline, we strongly believe we can lead change, and we are committed to working with like-minded partners to do so.”
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Singapore – Malaysia – Indonesia – Philippines – Cambodia – Thailand – Vietnam
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Thai Parliament Postpones Vote to Select New Prime Minister Pending Court Ruling

BANGKOK (AP) — A vote expected in Thailand’s Parliament later this week to select a new prime minister will be postponed, the house speaker said Tuesday, adding to growing uncertainty over when a new government can take office, more than two months after the general election.
Southco Introduces New Universal Latch Sensor

This signal from the ULS can be used in a variety of ways, from integrating security systems, to turning on existing lights inside an enclosure. Regardless of the application, the ULS can be easily integrated to provide more reliable monitoring of the status of a latch. Where door sensors may return a “closed” signal even if the door is unlocked, the Universal Latch sensor monitors the latch itself, so users always know if their door is closed, and their latch is secure.
For example, it can be used to turn on indicator lights on a dashboard when a latch is open, or internal lighting, illuminating the inside of an enclosure or storage area before the hinges move. Southco also offers a sensor with built-in LED’s that automatically illuminate when the latch is opened, removing the need for additional lighting in small spaces.
For more information about the Universal Latch Sensor, please visit southco.com or email the 24/7 customer service department at info@southco.com
Hashtag: #southco #Latchsensor #securitysystem #electronicsolutions
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About Southco
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.
Avnet Renews and Expands its Agreement with Huizhong to Distribute Smart Water Meters

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About 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 www.avnet.com.
Laos Records Alarming Rate of HIV Infection Among Young People
A new report from UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, estimates that with 42 percent of HIV cases in Laos affecting people below the age of 25, the country has one of the highest rates of HIV infections among young people in the world.
AROW INVESTOR NOTICE: ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Arrow Financial Corporation Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – AROW
New York, New York – Newsfile Corp. – July 25, 2023 – WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Arrow Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: AROW) between March 12, 2022 and May 12, 2023, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important August 22, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Arrow securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Arrow class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=17331 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 22, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Arrow maintained defective disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting; (2) the foregoing increased the risk that the company could not timely file one or more of its periodic financial reports with the SEC as required by the NASDAQ’s listing requirements; (3) accordingly, Arrow was at an increased risk of being delisted from the NASDAQ; (4) following the disclosure of deficiencies in the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting, Arrow downplayed the severity of these issued and the associated risks; and (5) as a result, the Company’s public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Arrow class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=17331 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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