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Myanmar Military Government Offers Cash Rewards to Defectors

Myanmar military government offers cash rewards to defectors
Myanmar military officers leave the venue during a parade to commemorate Myanmar's 78th Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, March 27, 2023.

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military government is urging people fighting against its rule to surrender their weapons, offering a cash reward if they do so along with the possibility of reduced sentences if they broke the law.

From APAC to Global, Yonyou Launches Globalization 2.0 Strategies to Empower Enterprises Digitalization

20th Anniversary of Yonyou Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 11 May 2023 – Yonyou Network Technology (600588.SS) held the Yonyou BIP Globalization 2.0 Strategy Launch Conference in Hong Kong on May 9, 2023, introducing the globalization 2.0 strategy ‘New Products, New Solutions, New Regions’. This event marked the full-scale promotion of Yonyou’s cloud service product, Yonyou BIP, and the release of new finance and HR management solutions for globalization. With 20 years of expertise in Hong Kong, Yonyou aims to deepen business operations in the APAC region and expand the business to Europe, America, Japan, and the Middle East.
Founded in 1988, Yonyou is the world’s leading enterprise management software and cloud services provider, offering industry-wide ERP software and SaaS solutions. Yonyou has been recognized by Gartner as global top 10 ERP providers, and ranked by IDC as the largest enterprise management software provider in China.

Yonyou Globalization 2.0 Strategy Launch
Yonyou Globalization 2.0 Strategy Launch

Stephen Philips, Director-General of Invest Hong Kong, kicked off the conference by delivering a welcome speech to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Yonyou Hong Kong.

Yonyou Network’s CEO, Wang Wenjing, announced at the conference that in 2023, the company will upgrade its business system from Globalization 1.0 to Globalization 2.0, expanding beyond the APAC region to Europe, North America, Japan, and the Middle East. Yonyou will further deepen business operations in Southeast Asia and collaborate with more global partners, including ISVs and professional service providers, aiming to provide localized services to support the global expansion of local and cross-border enterprises.

New Products
Globalization application, localized services, and data security and compliance are the three most important factors for global enterprises to consider in the digitalization process.

Based on 35 years of industry know-how and large-scale customer cooperation, Yonyou has strategically organized the largest R&D team in the industry and spent 7 years to develop the next-gen cloud ERP product – Yonyou BIP, which is based on cloud-native architecture and has reached a global leading level in platform technology and application architecture, domain and industry applications, and ecosystem.

Yonyou BIP covers 10 major domains including finance, human resources, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, marketing, R&D, projects, assets, and collaboration. As the largest enterprise application service group in the world, Yonyou BIP adapts to the new requirements of integrated applications in the new phase of enterprise digitalization.

Yonyou BIP offers various capabilities such as multilingual support, time zone adjustments, and localization features to meet clients’ needs; provides regional and localized application presets based on client application scenarios and global data models.

Yonyou has set up the International Data Center (IDC) in Singapore since March 2022, which greatly enhances data security and compliance, and safeguards client privacy to serve more overseas clients. In 2023, Yonyou’s major cloud products such as YonBIP and YonSuite will be fully deployed and promoted to the global market, marking Yonyou’s entry into the Globalization 2.0 era.

New Solutions
Under the Globalization 2.0 strategy, Yonyou BIP has launched new solutions for finance and human resources management. In finance management, Yonyou BIP offers intelligent solutions based on Event Approach Accounting Theory, including multiple data center deployment, data security, and global reporting, to help enterprises integrate finance and business globally.

Yonyou BIP also assists with global human resources management by enhancing HR management platforms for attendance, payroll accounting, and other applications. It also offers global talent services, including personnel control, recruitment, dispatch, cross-region collaboration, and data governance, to optimize personnel management for enterprises.

The well-known integrated logistics company J&T Express shared their experiences in digitalization using Yonyou. With almost 350,000 employees in 13 countries, J&T Express operates express delivery in 13 countries and international logistics businesses in 86 countries. CFO Xu Liang of J&T Express Singapore stated that through their partnership with Yonyou, they can build a digital intelligent logistics operation network covering over 2400 business scenarios, implementing 200 companies in 15 countries, and serving 3000+ financial and business users. J&T Express delivers comprehensive and sustainable logistics solutions to over 2 billion users worldwide.

New Regions
From Hong Kong to APAC, Yonyou has successfully gone through the globalization 1.0 era. With seven institutions established in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, Yonyou finished product delivery in more than 40 countries, serving over 1,000 high-end overseas customers, and forming a team of over 400 professionals overseas.

Entering the Yonyou globalization 2.0 era, Bowen Guo, General Manager of Yonyou Overseas and Yonyou Hong Kong, stated that the goal is to expand from APAC to the globe, completing expansion in major regions within one year, entering Europe, North America, Japan, and Middle East markets, achieving project delivery in more than 100 countries within three years. Yonyou aims to increase global market share, strengthen cooperation with global clients and ecosystem partners, and promote product globalization and R&D process to enhance Yonyou’s market competitiveness and product innovation capabilities worldwide.

Over the past 20 years, Yonyou has served over 1,000 mid-to-high-end customers in major industries such as finance, retail, real estate, construction, and trading, empowering digital transformation and cross-border management for enterprises. With Yonyou, a large traditional Chinese medicine company in Hong Kong created a digital platform integrating finance, supply chain, HR, and OA, accelerating the promotion of Chinese medicine to overseas market; a well-known automobile distributor in Hong Kong achieved cross-border financial sharing between mainland China and Hong Kong, building a digital network for 500 finance officers across 140 stores; a global telecom operator built a global HR management platform to manage employee performance in 35 countries and regions, achieving full-cycle, close-loop management by unifying 25 sub-processes.

As more and more Chinese companies leading in digitalization, Yonyou will accelerate its globalization development strategies, serving over 100 countries and regions within three years with innovative technologies and products.

Yonyou will also collaborate with global tech companies, industry leaders and ISVs, and professional service providers to create a win-win partnership ecosystem. This partnership will involve in-depth collaboration in platform integration, application development, independent control, collaborative innovation, and marketing promotion, providing global enterprises with higher quality, more comprehensive and convenient enterprise application software and cloud service solutions, breaking geographical barriers, and accelerating enterprises digitalization.

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Yonyou Network Technology

Founded in 1988, Yonyou Network Technology (600588.SS) is the world’s leading enterprise management software and cloud services provider, offering industry-wide ERP software and SaaS solutions. Yonyou has been recognized by Gartner as global top 10 ERP providers, and ranked by IDC as the largest enterprise management software provider in China. Yonyou has over 230 branches and 10,000 ecosystem partners worldwide, providing best practices for cross-border enterprises.

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone Attends 42nd ASEAN Summit

Lao Prime Minister Attends 42nd ASEAN Meeting
(Left) Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and (right) Indonesian President Joko Widodo during a bilateral meeting. (Photo: LNR)

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphadone led the Lao delegation at the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Indonesia and participated in other related meetings on 9-11 May.

SUNeVision’s HKIS-1 Crowned Gold Stevie® Award for Technological Innovation

Showcasing Cutting-edge Cable Landing Stations and Connectivity Solutions

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 11 May 2023 – SUNeVision Holdings Ltd. (‘SUNeVision’, SEHK: 1686), the number one data centre provider and connectivity hub in Hong Kong, has won Gold Stevie® Award for Innovation in Technology Development – Computer Industries in the 10th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. The award recognises the technological excellence of SUNeVision’s HKIS-1, the carrier-neutral cable landing station (CLS) with state-of-the-art infrastructure.

SUNeVision’s cable landing station HKIS-1 has won Gold Stevie® Award for Innovation in Technology Development - Computer Industries in the 10th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards.
SUNeVision’s cable landing station HKIS-1 has won Gold Stevie® Award for Innovation in Technology Development – Computer Industries in the 10th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards.

The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards are the only business awards programme to recognise innovation in the workplace in all 29 nations of the Asia-Pacific region. More than 800 nominations have been received this year. SUNeVision stands out amid intense competition becoming the first data centre operator crowned the Gold winner in the category.

Innovative cable landing stations to offer one-stop-shop connectivity

To address surging demand for subsea cable capacity, SUNeVision innovates HKIS-1 in Chung Hom Kok, the first and only carrier and cloud-neutral CLS in Hong Kong integrating the most advanced technologies. The award acknowledges HKIS-1 at data centre standard (ANSI/TIA-942 certified) with direct backhaul access to MEGA Campus including MEGA-i, the most carrier-dense colocation site in the world1. Providers of telecommunications, cloud, ISP, CDN service interconnect with each other in MEGA Campus’ colocation facilities. Building on SUNeVision’s rich data centre ecosystem, the strategic addition of the cable landing stations will provide a one-stop-shop connectivity solution to cable owners and users alike.

Important milestone with Asia Direct Cable Hong Kong segment landed at HKIS-1

In January 2023, the ADC, which is the first, critical international cable landed in Hong Kong since 20172, has officially landed its Hong Kong segment at SUNeVision’s HKIS-1, in addition to the new City PoP at SUNeVision’s hyperscale data centre MEGA Plus. Interconnecting with MEGA-i, users of ADC Hong Kong segment either via CLS or City PoP at MEGA Plus can enjoy one-stop-shop connectivity and interconnect with hundreds of providers with high reliability and efficiency.

Raymond Tong, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of SUNeVision said, ‘We are proud that our cable landing station HKIS-1 has won Gold Stevie® Award in the premier Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. The award win not only solidifies SUNeVision’s technological excellence with the innovative cable landing stations, but our commitment to offering unmatched connectivity solutions for empowering the digital economy and helping businesses thrive. This achievement has placed importance to our prominent position in the subsea space. Our carrier and cloud-neutral facilities would be the ideal location for partners who look for connectivity to multiple cables systems and providers. HKIS-1 will support the growing number of submarine cables coming onwards, strengthening Hong Kong’s position as an interconnection hub between the world and mainland China.’

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1 https://www2.telegeography.com/hubfs/LP-Assets/Ebooks/state-of-the-network-2022.pdf
2 https://www.submarinenetworks.com/stations/asia/hongkong

Hashtag: #SUNeVision

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About SUNeVision

SUNeVision (SEHK: 1686), the technology arm of Sun Hung Kai Properties (SEHK: 0016), is the largest data centre provider in Hong Kong. We provide industry-leading carrier and cloud-neutral data centre services with Asia’s number one connectivity. We connect providers of telecommunications, cloud, ISP, CDN, OTT from local, mainland China and global with enterprises of different businesses on our Asia leading data centre ecosystem.

SUNeVision forms MEGA Campus by extending the connectivity edge from highly connected MEGA-i to other high-tier data centres, including MEGA Gateway, MEGA IDC, MEGA Plus and MEGA Two. Facilities on MEGA Campus are interconnected through a dedicated dark fibre network and around 15,000 cross-connects. Together with City PoPs of major submarine cables in our facilities, we enable our customers for direct connections to multi-cloud platforms and multi-cloud exchanges with the best connectivity in town. The addition of cable landing stations HKIS-1 and HKIS-2 to our data centre portfolio will provide a one-stop-solution to cable owners and users, strengthening our position as the leading connectivity hub in Asia. We are committed to supporting Hong Kong as a regional information hub and a strategic gateway to mainland China.

For more information, please visit SUNeVision’s , or .

Lao-Thai Railway Completes Second Phase of Construction and Ready for Public Use

Khamsavath Railway Station in Vientiane Capital (Photo: Authority of Railway Management).

The Lao-Thai Railway is expected to start operations this year following the completion of the second phase of the railway construction, according to the developer.

ASEAN Leaders to Agree to Cooperate in Fighting Cyber Scams

ASEAN leaders to agree to cooperate in fighting cyber scams
From left to right, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and also Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai, Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and East Timorese Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak pose for a family photo during the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Wednesday, 10 May. ( Photo : AP )

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia (AP) — Southeast Asian leaders have agreed to tighten border controls and law enforcement and improve public education to fight criminal syndicates that are trafficking workers to other nations, where they are forced to participate in online fraud, according to a draft statement to be issued Thursday at the end of a regional summit.

Lao Esports Team Win Bronze at SEA Games for First Time Ever

Lao eSports Team Win Bronze in SEA Game 2023
Lao Esports Team pose for a photo after their win (photo: Lao Esports Federation)

A Lao Esports team won bronze medals on Tuesday at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA) in Cambodia, marking the first time the country was recognized at a regional event of such stature.

UOB partners with Robert Parker Wine Advocate to bring exclusive fine wine and dining offers to customers

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 11 May 2023 – UOB cardholders in Singapore and ASEAN countries can look forward to a love fest of gastronomic experiences, as Robert Parker Wine Advocate announces an exciting two-year partnership with UOB in its world-first collaboration with a financial institution across multiple ASEAN markets.

United Overseas Bank (UOB), Managing Director, Head Group Personal Financial Services, Jacquelyn Tan (left) and Robert Parker Wine Advocate, Chief Executive Officer, Mickael Moiroud (right).
United Overseas Bank (UOB), Managing Director, Head Group Personal Financial Services, Jacquelyn Tan (left) and Robert Parker Wine Advocate, Chief Executive Officer, Mickael Moiroud (right).

This partnership aims to cater to the finer palates of the region’s growing affluent population. The High-Net-Worth population[1] in Asia Pacific stands at 7.2 million as of 2022, a 4.2 per cent year-on-year increase from 2021[2]. Along with the segment’s growth, about 70 per cent of High-Net-Worth-Individuals are prioritising curated luxury goods and experiences, and close to 65 per cent are focused on expressing their wealth through cultural proficiency 2.

Ms. Jacquelyn Tan, Head of Group Personal Financial Services, UOB, said, “Consumer preferences are changing, alongside the growth in their personal wealth. As our regional retail customer base strengthens to over 7-million strong, we continue to expand our offerings and privileges to cater to every lifestyle, passion and need. Robert Parker Wine Advocate shares our ambition to serve our consumers through unique experiences, and we are excited to embark on this partnership with them.”

UOB’s tie-up with Robert Parker Wine Advocate adds to the wide array of partnerships the Bank has with leading regional brands to expand its retail offerings across ASEAN, in line with the Bank’s sharpened purpose of building the future of ASEAN.

Highlights of the partnership include a world-first collaboration with the world’s foremost wine rating authority, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, where UOB cardholders in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam can look forward to exclusive wine pairing dinners complemented with food served by MICHELIN-Starred restaurant chefs as well as curated wine masterclasses for different levels of wine connoisseurs. As one of the first regional partnerships between Robert Parker Wine Advocate and a financial institution, the collaboration furthers the bank’s customer propositions in the dining space bringing a perfect complement to UOB’s existing partnerships with The MICHELIN Guide in Thailand and Malaysia.

Unique experiences for all you love about food and wine

Starting from second half of the year, UOB cardholders in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia will enjoy exclusive access to world-renowned fine wine publication, Robert Parker Wine Advocate. The publication boasts a comprehensive database of over 450,000 wine reviews and tasting notes from the international team of wine critics at Robert Parker Wine Advocate, as well as weekly wine content and a specially curated wine dinner experience.

UOB cardholders will also be entitled to two exclusive and unique experiences: The UOB Dining Advisor, a dedicated page for UOB customers featuring specially curated wine related themes and content; as well as by-invite-only wine masterclasses conducted by wine experts at Robert Parker Wine Advocate.

Additional perks for UOB Customers in Malaysia and Thailand

UOB is also the official bank partner for The MICHELIN Guide in Malaysia and Thailand. This exclusive partnership promises additional entitlements for UOB cardholders in these two countries, including special privileges and exclusive access to events that will further elevate their dining experiences.

UOB’s new partnership with Robert Parker Wine Advocate complements the collaboration with The MICHELIN Guide, offering UOB cardholders an unparalleled gastronomic experience uplifted by exclusive wine pairing selection.

“The team at Robert Parker Wine Advocate and The MICHELIN Guide (Malaysia and Thailand) are thrilled to offer UOB customers exclusive access to specially curated fine wine and dining experiences. Both brands are dedicated to enhancing people’s love for food and wine by providing the best independent professional recommendations and unique experiences that bring them closer to their passion for gastronomy.” Said Mr. Chris Gledhill, Vice President, Business Development & Partnerships of The MICHELIN Guide and Robert Parker Wine Advocate Asia and Middle East.

“Robert Parker Wine Advocate and The MICHELIN Guide are recognised globally for their expert opinions on fine wine and fine dining. UOB customers can now benefit from this partnership and elevate their gastronomic experience like never before.”


[1] Individuals and households who own liquid assets valued between US$1 million to US$30 million.

[2] Source: Visa AP High-Net-Worth Study 2022

Hashtag: #RobertParkerWineAdvocate

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Robert Parker Wine Advocate is the world’s premier independent wine buyer’s website with a database of more than 450,000 tasting notes, scores and reviews from professional critics around-the-world. For over 40 years, Robert Parker Wine Advocate (a part of the MICHELIN Group of companies) has been the global leader and independent consumer’s guide to fine wine with its 100-point rating system and in-depth coverage of major wine regions.

About UOB

UOB is a leading bank in Asia. Operating through its head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, UOB has a global network of around 500 offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Since its incorporation in 1935, UOB has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions. Today, UOB is rated among the world’s top banks: Aa1 by Moody’s Investors Service and AA- by both S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings.

For nearly nine decades, UOB has adopted a customer-centric approach to create long-term value by staying relevant through its enterprising spirit and doing right by its customers. UOB is focused on building the future of ASEAN – for the people and businesses within, and connecting with, ASEAN.

The Bank connects businesses to opportunities in the region with its unparalleled regional footprint and leverages data and insights to innovate and create personalised banking experiences and solutions catering to each customer’s unique needs and evolving preferences. UOB is also committed to help businesses forge a sustainable future, by fostering social inclusiveness, creating positive environmental impact and pursuing economic progress. UOB believes in being a responsible financial services provider and is steadfast in its support of art, social development of children and education, doing right by its communities and stakeholders.