Authorities in Sanamxay District, Attapeu Province have issued a clarification about the alleged land grab incident that caused villagers to protest over a foreign company taking over a protected area of the Bolaven Plateau.
Lao Brewery Company Ltd. Rallies Support for Athletes at SEA Games
Thanks to the encouragement from their fellow countrymen and women, Lao athletes have won more medals than expected at the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which just concluded in Cambodia.
380 New Species of Animals and Plants Discovered in the Greater Mekong Region
A color-changing lizard, a thick-thumbed bat, a poisonous snake named after a Chinese mythological goddess, an orchid that looks like a muppet and a tree frog with skin that resembles thick moss are five of the 380 new species described by scientists in the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia in 2021 and 2022, according to a new report released today by WWF.
Innolux to Showcase High-Value, Cross-Domain, Sustainable Products and Technologies at SID Display Week 2023

Innolux’s Three Leading Products for the Outdoors and a Sustainable Lifestyle
Innolux’s 28-inch flexible ACeP (Advanced Color ePaper) Module is the world’s first of its kind with high readability, lightweight and low-power consumption features, making it a sustainable product. Innolux unveiled its “Outdoor EV Compound Charging Station,” the world’s first-ever charging piles utilizing ePaper applications with access to services and marketing content. Innolux’s industry-leading high-brightness “23.8-inch WTSR Display” has patented backlight modules paired with wide-temperature high-penetration TFT-LCD, making it able to operate under difficult settings including outdoor conditions.
With First-Of-Its-Kind in the Industry and Around the World Automotive Displays, Innolux’s Subsidiary CarUX is a Pioneer in the Era of Smart Mobility
CarUX, an Innolux subsidiary, is leading the industry in seeking innovation and breakthroughs in the high-end display technologies and technologies for large, curved, and free-shape displays. Innolux’s “Integrated automotive LID”, the world’s first-ever single-piece large curved display, is a one-piece front-seat display that maximizes information display. CarUX’s industry’s one-of-a-kind, high-resolution “Cinema Display for rear seat” is a total solution entering mass production at the supply chain of international car makers.
Innolux’s Next-Generation AR/VR Products Take Digital Life to a New Level
Equipped with industry-leading 4K ultra-high resolution, Innolux’s ” 2117ppi Low Power 4K VR LCD Technology” enables users to explore optimized views with superior clarity and enjoy realistic, immersive experiences. The “1.57-inch AR Dynamic LC Dimmer” introduces dynamic light adjustment technology in AR devices to enable a more immersive AR experience.
Digital Arts Solutions Forge a Sustainable Smart City Lifestyle
Innolux will showcase its diverse 13.3-inch to 31.5-inch digital gallery display solutions, including the “N3D Digital Photo Frame,” “23.8-inch and 31.5-inch Inno-Gallery Displays,” “ N3D Digital Art Display,” “Kirameki Display” and more. Innolux will pave the way for modern art toward new digital technology.
Video featuring Innolux’s SID products:
(1) Innolux SID 2023, Make For Your Life – Breakthrough Technologies:
https://youtu.be/zwWqk4Twfhs
(2) Innolux SID 2023, Make For Your Life – Smart Transportation:
https://youtu.be/MejpD1saSbI
(3) Innolux SID 2023, Make For Your Life – Smart Retail:
https://youtu.be/-Hq07OWvKUs
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Patuxay Monument in Vientiane Capital to Get Makeover
The Vientiane City Office for Management and Services (VCOMS) has issued a notice informing the public regarding the closure and renovation of Patuxay Monument in Vientiane Capital from 1 June.
Telecoming attends Telecoms World Middle East consolidating its expansion in the region
The company will share its sportech proposal in the region for the coming years to different stakeholders and partners
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – EQS Newswire – 22 May 2023 – The company operates in the MEA monetization technology market offering Direct Carrier Billing since 2020; in the GCC Arab states, the adoption of smartphones will reach 94% in 2025, being one of the main 5G markets worldwide.
Telecoming, an international sportech company specialized in developing and distributing mobile experiences, will attend the 2023 edition of Telecoms World Middle East, that will take place on May 30 and 31 in Dubai. During the meeting, the company will share its sportech proposal in the region for the coming years to different stakeholders and partners.
Telecom World Middle East is considered one of the largest professional meeting points of mobile technologies, digital transformation and large telecommunications companies.
As part of the program of activities during the event, Telecoming will participate in the panel discussion ‘Redefining the customer experience: Investing and leveraging mobile, AI, ML and data’ with the contribution of Patricia Peiró Hergueta, Chief Strategy Officer. Likewise, the CSO of Telecoming will make a presentation on ‘Generation Z as the main driver of growth for telcos’.
Telecoming has been operating in the Middle East monetization technology market, offering Direct Carrier Billing since 2020. This geographic area is among the ones with the greatest interest in sports, where the company can offer its services through mobile devices.
Ali Karaosman, MEA Regional Director at Telecoming, states that “the Middle East market presents great business opportunities for the mobile industry. Thanks to the high interest of its citizens in sports, we see a fantastic occasion for clubs that want to monetize their mobile fanbase. We are already working with internationally renowned properties to boost their position in the region through alliances with local telcos.”
According to data from the GSMA, in the GCC Arab states smartphone adoption will reach 94% by 2025. This geographical area will also be among the top 5G markets worldwide.
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About Telecoming
Telecoming is a sportech company specializing in developing and distributing mobile experiences for sports and entertainment. The firm has been deploying monetization technologies in partnership with telcos since 2008. Telecoming is currently present in 27 countries. Its portfolio includes the official licenses of the leading soccer clubs in Europe and Africa, as well as the main competitions of 13 sports disciplines. Leader in the digital content economy since its foundation, the company has been recognized by the London Stock Exchange as one of Europe’s most inspiring organizations. In addition, it is one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies, according to Morningstar’s 5000 Inc. ranking. For more information, please visit: www.Telecoming.com
$30K cash prize up for grabs at Taiwan Creative Content Festival 2023
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 22 May 2023 – Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) is opening its PITCHING program to international entrants. The program invites film and TV makers to pitch their development stage projects for the chance to win a $30,000 USD cash prize, and access to funding opportunities from the event’s organizer, Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA).

The PITCHING program is TCCF’s best channel for directors, producers, screenwriters, and investors to network and share ideas. “We want to create more opportunities for in-development projects to secure funding,” explains Izero Lee, CEO of TAICCA. “Our goal is to create the biggest and most diverse pitching program in Asia.”
TCCF 2023 PITCHING consists of two sections, Story to Screen, and Project to Screen. International entrants are invited to enter the Project to Screen section, which has four categories; Feature Films, Series, Animation (features and series), and Documentary (features and series).
All entries will be subject to a selection stage, led by a panel of international judges. All Selected Projects will be eligible to apply for TAICCA Funding. One outstanding project, chosen by international investors on the Project to Screen pitching days, will win the TCCF Award for Best Project, and the $30,000 USD cash prize.
Entries will be accepted from June 1 to July 31. A fee of $1,000 TWD (approx. $33 USD) will be charged for each entry, and there will be no limit on the number of projects that each individual entrant can submit. Selected projects will be announced in September, and the Project to Screen pitching days will take place between November 7 and 10.
- June 1: Call for entries open;
- July 31: Call for entries close;
- September: Selected projects announcement;
- November 7-10: Pitching days.
An accommodation subsidy will be offered to all international entrants of selected projects, during the pitching days in Taipei.
TAICCA Funding Opportunities
All selected projects will be eligible to apply for up to $300,000 USD in funding from TAICCA, through Taiwan’s International Co-funding Program (TICP), and the Creative Content Development Program (CCDP).
In order to secure eligibility for these programs, entrants are required to incorporate Taiwan Elements in their projects. According to the TICP guidelines, these can refer to the main crew, story setting, language, main cast, shooting location, production crew, or post-production. Meanwhile, according to the CCDP guidelines, they can refer to the adaptation from texts, story concepts, creative team, character setting, animation art and design, or animation special effects production.
TICP-funded projects are already creating waves at A-list film festivals around the world. The Settlers by Chilean director Felipe Gálvez, and Tiger Stripes by Malaysian director Amanda Nell Eu, were selected for screenings at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Last year, For My Country by French director Rachid Hami, and The Last Queen, co-directed by Algerian director-actress Adila Bendimerad and French-Algerian director Damien Ounouri, were screened at the Venice Film Festival.
“Taiwan values diversity and freedom,” said Izero Lee, CEO of TAICCA, during a Spotlight Asia event at this year’s Marché du Film. “I would like to invite production teams from around the world to take advantage of the resources and opportunities provided by Taiwan’s film industry. We believe that through cooperation and mutual respect, we can achieve great things together and create more outstanding films.”
TCCF 2023
TCCF is a key B2B content marketplace that draws international professionals to Taiwan. It promotes creative content, while connecting projects, and proposals with buyers, and investors. Through pitching sessions and content showcases, TCCF aims to drive collaboration between homegrown, and foreign talents.
TCCF 2023 will take place at Taipei’s Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, from November 7 to 12. TCCF 2023 PITCHING will be staged in the first four days, from November 7 to 10. Tickets will be available for purchase from September.
Hashtag: #TAICCA
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Thai PM Seeks UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Listing for Pha Khao Ma
The Thai government is planning to register the loincloth or “Pha khao ma” as an intangible cultural heritage item with UNESCO to promote Thai culture globally, a government official said on Sunday.