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Amazon Singapore celebrates the Year of the Rabbit with up to 50% off on selected deal products this Chinese New Year

Amazon Singapore is the one-stop destination for essential products needed across a wide selection of categories to usher in the Chinese New Year, with incredible savings of up to 20% off essentials.

Prime members can enjoy free, fast, and convenient same day delivery on Amazon Fresh for orders above S$60, and free delivery across a wide range of Prime-eligible selection on Amazon.sg

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 January 2023 – (NASDAQ:AMZN) – Amazon Singapore is hopping towards the Year of the Rabbit with amazing deals on products shoppers need for the festivities, including up to S$20 off S$60 on daily essentials and up to 20% off on Chinese New Year essentials including groceries, cooking appliances and more. From now till 7 Feb, shoppers can enjoy a wide selection of items and discounts across food & drinks, hampers, gifts & festive décor, spring cleaning, home essentials, apparels, beauty, grooming, fun & entertainment on Amazon.sg and Amazon Fresh. Shoppers can also purchase from a variety of local and international brands including Authentic Tea House, Heaven & Earth, New Moon, Toshiba, Nintendo, Roborock, IRIS OHYAMA and more, making Amazon Singapore the one-stop destination for Chinese New Year essentials.

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Prime members preparing for the festivities can put their minds at ease with free local delivery on Amazon.sg’s expanding domestic Prime-eligible selection and free same day delivery service with Amazon Fresh (with a min. spend of S$60), adding to the convenience. Prime members will also have an even wider catalog to shop from through Amazon Fresh & Fast, a Prime benefit offering groceries, everyday essentials, and more from Amazon Fresh, Watsons, and Little Farms, just in time for kick-starting the year well.

For more information, head to amazon.sg/cny.

Huat (what)–ever You Need this Chinese New Year

The Chinese New Year deals below on Amazon.sg and Amazon Fresh will be available on various dates between now and 7 Feb, while stocks last. T&Cs apply to all promotions.

Highlights

  • Up to 30% off in Home & Fashion from the Amazon International Store
  • Up to 30% off small businesses including Spigen, Renpho, and more
  • Up to 20% off on Chinese New Year essentials including groceries, cooking appliances, fans and more
  • Up to 20% off, Buy 3 extra 10% off on Beer, Wines and Spirits
  • Up to 20% off, Buy 4 extra 18% off on steamboat reunion dinner essentials
  • Up to 20% off Yuan Xiao Festival Sale
  • Save S$20 off minimum S$60 spend on daily essentials
  • Up to 20% off on entertainment essentials
  • Up to 10% off with purchase of 2 or more eligible items from the Amazon International Store

Food & Drinks

Shop from a range of reunion dinner staples including Hai Di Lao Spicy Hot Pot Sauce, CNY sweets and snacks such as Bee Cheng Hiang and Fragrance Bak Kwa, Glory Pineapple Tarts, Sing Long Premium Quality Love Letter, CNY specialties like New Moon, Skylight & Fortune Abalone, as well as drinks such as Authentic Tea House Ayataka Green Tea, and Heineken Lager Beer Can Festive Pack. Enjoy discounts off a variety of items including:

  • Stack your vouchers and get S$10 off S$50 spent + S$5 off S$88 spent on select beverages from Heaven & Earth, Authentic Tea House and more
  • Get S$5 off S$88 spent when you mix and match select beverages from Tiger and more
  • 50% off on Global Seasons Kinno Pakistan Orange (48 Count)
  • Up to 50% off Marigold items, including 100% Juice Orange (24 Count)
  • Up to 35% off on select products from Bee Cheng Hiang
  • 25% – 30% off on selected New Moon Abalone
  • 21% off on Heaven & Earth assorted range (12 Count)
  • Up to 20% off Kee Song Chicken, including Kee Song Chicken Collagen Soup – Frozen
  • 19% off Authentic Tea House Ceylon Black Tea 1.5L

Home and Kitchen Essentials

Prepare for the Chinese New Year hosting by purchasing all the home and kitchen essentials you need for the upcoming feasts and gatherings, including the POWERPAC PPMC728 2 in 1 Steamboat and BBQ, Cornell Indoor Electric BBQ Grill, Sona Steamboat Multi-Purpose Cooker, KitchenAid Classic Tool and Gadget Set and more. Enjoy discounts on items including:

  • 63% off on Tineco Floor One S3 Smart Cordless Hard Floor Cleaner Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner
  • 41% off on SONA Steamboat Multi-Purpose Cooker SMP 2318
  • 40% off on Instant Air Purifier AP300
  • 39% off on PHILIPS Perfectcare Elite Plus Steam Generator Iron – GC9682/86
  • 33% off on Toshiba TM-MM10DZF(WH) Mini Toaster Oven, 10L, White
  • 31% off on HARIO MCPN-14CBR Mizudashi Cold Water Brew Coffee Pot, 1000ml, Chocolate Brown
  • 30% off on ExcelSteel 3 Piece Boiler, 2.5 quart, Stainless Steel
  • 26% off on KDK Remote Ceiling Fan with Remote Control, 110cm, White, M11SU
  • 23% off on Wilton Round Cake Pan, Even-Heating for Perfect Results Every Time, Durable Heavy-Duty Aluminum, 6 x 3-inches
  • 22% off on IRIS OHYAMA H-IS-SE9 Diamond Coating Non-Stick Cookware Set (9 Pieces)

Gifts & Entertainment

Find the perfect gift to wish your loved ones and family good health and wellness this Chinese New Year with a variety of gift sets to select from, including the New Moon Health and Beauty Gift set, TruLife Premium Bird’s Nest (Sugar free) Gift Pack, Skylight Abalone Australia Superior, Global Seasons Lukan Mandarin Orange Premium Gift Box and more.

  • 60% off on New Moon Bird’s Nest Collagen with Manuka Honey 150G
  • 60% off on New Moon Bird’s Nest with White Fungus American Ginseng 150G
  • 33% off on VAHDAM, Assorted Tea Gift Set – 6 Teas in a Tea Sampler Gift Box
  • 24% off on New Moon Sapphire Gift Set (South Africa 4-5pcs + Golden Ingot Top Shell + Buddha Jump Over the Wall)

In addition to gifts, shoppers can also purchase games and entertainment to host friends and family this Chinese New Year. Shop from a wide range of video games and board games such as the Hasbro Clue Game, Nintendo Switch consoles, and enjoy discounts including 39% off on Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit – Luigi Set Nintendo Switch (Japan Import).

Spring Cleaning Must-Haves

Find all the cleaning and household appliances you need to make your house spick and span ahead of Chinese New Year, including items such as the Mr Clean Microfibre Magic Mop, Beautex Anti-Bacterial Tissue, Kleenex Ultra Soft Bath Tissue, Scott Multiple Purpose Kitchen Towels, Honeywell Premium air purifier and more. Enjoy discounts on a range of items to make your spring-cleaning easier.

More Ways to Shop

  • As an alternative to the traditional red packet, or ang bao, shoppers can share the joy of Chinese New Year with Amazon.sg eGift Card designs exclusive to this festive season at amazon.sg/cnygiftcard.
  • Customers can also enjoy bank promotions on various dates between now and 26 Jan at amazon.sg/bankpromotions. T&Cs apply:
    o Get S$8 Amazon.sg Gift Card with S$138 spend on Amazon.sg with DBS/POSB cards and Citi credit cards.
    o New customers can get S$10 Amazon.sg Gift Card with S$60 spend on Amazon.sg with DBS/POSB cards on 5 and 26 Jan.
    o Existing customers can get S$10 Amazon.sg Gift Card with S$180 spend on Amazon.sg with DBS/POSB cards on 5 and 26 Jan.
    o Get S$8 Amazon.sg Gift Card with S$118 spend on Amazon Fresh & Watsons with HSBC credit cards
    o Get S$8 Amazon.sg Gift Card with S$138 spend on Amazon Fresh & Watsons with DBS/POSB cards and Citi credit cards.


Every Day Made Better with Amazon Prime

Amazon Prime was designed to make your life better every single day. Over 200 million paid members around the world enjoy the many benefits of Prime, including the best of shopping and entertainment. In Singapore, Prime membership includes unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, unlimited access to video game benefits with Prime Gaming, Prime Day, and more. Prime was built on the foundation of unlimited fast, free shipping. Prime members enjoy access to tens of thousands of items available for free same day delivery service on Amazon Fresh & Fast on orders over S$60 (subject to slot availability), as well as free one-day delivery on domestic Prime eligible selection on Amazon.sg. Prime is S$2.99 per month. Start a 30-day free trial of Prime at amazon.sg/prime.

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About Amazon

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth’s Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth’s Best Employer, and Earth’s Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit Amazon.sg.

Lao Airlines to Launch New Routes to Welcome Chinese Tourists

Lao Airlines to Launch New Tourist Routes to Welcome Chinese Tourists
Lao Airlines' cabin crews and its plane (photo: Lao Airlines)

With the news of China reopening its borders this week, Lao Airlines is planning to fly to more cities in the country.

The Club and K11 Group join hands to expand digital retail realm

Unlocking swift and easy access to one-of-a-kind retailtainment experiences

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 January 2023 – HKT and New World Development Company Limited (“NWD”; SEHK: 00017) announce a two-year partnership between their respective group companies The Club and K11 starting from today. A selection of K11 special-edition products and privileges, including one-of-a-kind retailtainment experiences at 11 SKIES, Hong Kong’s largest one-stop destination for retail, dining and entertainment, will be on offer to members of The Club, the digital commerce platform of HKT. Leveraging the enterprises’ respective strengths in the digital and retail sectors, the partnership offers an enhanced online-to-offline (O2O) experience for our prestigious members.

The partnership enables The Club members to enjoy a wide array of cultural experiences and lifestyle privileges offered by K11 Group, while provides a wider distribution channel for K11’s selected products and experiences, supported by The Club’s large membership base. The launch of this partnership is set to take both companies’ businesses to the next level.

Through The Club’s user-friendly online platform, members can enjoy a range of eclectic K11 experiences in art, culture and entertainment at their fingertips, and will be able to redeem tickets to themed attractions at 11 SKIES. Operated by K11 Group and invested by New World Development, the HK$20 billion project is a brand-new landmark and an integral part of the SKYCITY development adjacent to the Hong Kong International Airport, and also home to Hong Kong’s largest indoor entertainment hub. The first phase of attractions will gradually be unveiled from end of 2023 to early-2024, including the city’s first 4D motion flying theatre, “Timeless Flight Hong Kong”, the new Paddington-themed indoor family play experience, “Paddington™ Play Adventures”, and the first “KidZania” for occupational role-play in Greater China.

The Club members can also purchase tickets for other K11 attractions and previews, such as “The Love of Couture: Artisanship in Fashion Beyond Time” exhibition, Asia’s pre-eminent annual fashion exhibition that started on 8 December at K11 MUSEA. Co-presented by the V&A and Hong Kong’s revered production designer William Chang Suk-ping, the exhibition will showcase a historical collection of British and French womenswear and bespoke couture from six emerging Asian fashion designers inspired by the V&A archival pieces. The Club members can also purchase Ruinart x Guangcai Limited-Edition champagne by K11 Craft & Guild Foundation and other selected festive merchandise.

Clive Chow, Chief Operating Officer of The Club, said, “The Club is dedicated to seeking out quality brands to offer our members more comprehensive experiences that complement their lifestyle pursuits. We are pleased to join hands with NWD to present a series of artistic, cultural and entertainment offerings to members, further expanding and enhancing the customer experience. We will continue to explore new partnerships to bring even more exceptional privileges to our members.”

Jay Liu, General Manager, Strategic Alliances of New World Development, said, “NWD is delighted to elevate our long-term partnership with HKT. This collaboration further unlocks our O2O ecosystems of both organisations to benefit our customers. We aim to leverage a wide range of contents and experiences curated by K11 to form more exclusive and high-valued base privileges and shopping experiences to members of The Club.”

The Club and K11 will continue to explore more potential privileges under the partnership to become the top-of-mind retailtainment destination for our customers.

Issued by HKT Limited.
HKT Limited is a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability.

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About HKT

HKT is a technology, media, and telecommunication leader with more than 150 years of history in Hong Kong. As the city’s true 5G provider, HKT connects businesses and people locally and globally. Our end-to-end enterprise solutions make us a market-leading digital transformation partner of choice for businesses; whereas our comprehensive mobile communication and smart living offerings enrich people’s lives and cater for their diverse needs for work, entertainment, education, well-being, and even a sustainable low-carbon lifestyle. Together with our digital ventures which support digital economy development and help connect Hong Kong to the world as an international financial centre, HKT endeavours to contribute to smart city development and help our community tech forward.

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About The Club

The Club, an HKT Digital Ventures arm, is an integrated loyalty and digital commerce online platform. Its services include online shopping, travel, insurance and charitable contributions. The Club members can earn Clubpoints on their spending at The Club, designated HKT services and merchant partners to redeem rewards and privileges. For more information about The Club, please visit www.theclub.com.hk or call The Club’s hotline on +852 183 3000.

About K11 Group

K11 Group is a unique concept brand that combines culture and commerce, sustaining an ecosystem that caters to all walks of life. Founded in 2008 by renowned entrepreneur Adrian Cheng, the Group encourages a deeper look at the interconnectivity between creativity, culture and innovation. Through K11 Group, Cheng’s aim is to enrich the daily lives of next-generation consumers and create a new global identity for Chinese millennials, as well as cultivate opportunities for communities to thrive, connect, work and shop.

K11 Group is based in Hong Kong SAR with operations in Greater China and investments in Europe and the US. By 2026, K11 Group will have gained a footprint of 38 projects (GFA 2.80 million sq m) in 10 cities across Greater China. In addition to its flagship K11 MUSEA, 11 SKIES and K11 Art Malls, the Group operates K11 ATELIER, K11 ARTUS and K11 Select. In addition, it cultivates cultural richness through the Hong Kong non-profit K11 Art Foundation and the K11 Craft & Guild Foundation, alongside educational platforms like K11 KULTURE ACADEMY & K11 Future Taskforce.

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Closes Transaction Introducing Macquarie Asset Management as a Significant Minority Shareholder in its European Subsidiary VIRTUS Data Centres

Investment to enable STT GDC, one of Asia’s leading data centre providers, to significantly expand its European operations

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 January 2023 – ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), a leading Singapore-based data centre provider, has closed a significant investment from Macquarie Asset Management in its European subsidiary, VIRTUS Data Centres (VIRTUS). The transaction, via Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 7, will see Macquarie Asset Management take a 40 percent stake to become a significant minority shareholder in VIRTUS.

STT GDC is one of Asia’s largest data centre operators and actively manages a portfolio of over 170 data centres in nine countries – Singapore, the United Kingdom, India, China, Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines. The company supports an aggregate IT load of more than 2.2 gigawatts with a net floor area of >1 million sqm across all of its facilities globally.

The investment will enable STT GDC to scale up its operations in the European Economic Area (EEA), with new data centre campuses planned in European countries including Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland and others. Together, STT GDC and MAM have ambitious plans for the region with close to £2 billion of investment planned in its target markets over the next five years. The expansion will complement STT GDC’s current leading position in the UK, where it currently manages 11 data centre facilities in the Greater London region through VIRTUS.

“This is an exciting milestone for STT GDC. Macquarie Asset Management’s investment is a testament to the strength and scalability of our data centre business. This substantial capital injection coupled with both partners’ unique expertise will help us accelerate our expansion into the European Economic Area to capture the enormous opportunities ahead and cement our leadership in the industry,” said Bruno Lopez, President & Group Chief Executive Officer, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres.

“STT GDC’s high-quality platform has captured the new consumption habits of consumers, and the digitisation of business processes, as the digital economy continues to thrive. We are delighted to partner with STT GDC to help scale VIRTUS’ operations. Through this long-term investment, coupled with our sustainability expertise, we intend to help drive their ambitious expansion across continental Europe where we believe there will be sizeable growth opportunities for data centre players during the next decade,” said Nathan Luckey, a Senior Managing Director within Macquarie Asset Management’s Real Assets team.

Research from KPMG suggests that double-digit growth is required in Europe’s data centre industry during the next 10 years to ensure data resiliency as the continent’s economies become more data and cloud centric. The same study also suggests that the industry will enjoy ~15% CAGR across Europe through 2025 and ~11% CAGR for the decade, driven in the short term by enterprise cloud adoption and data sovereignty requirements. Technologies such as the internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) are expected to drive demand for data centre services in the latter part of the decade.

The transaction reached completion on 22 December 2022 following the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
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ST Telemedia Global Data Centres

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres is one of the fastest-growing data centre providers, headquartered in Singapore. With a global platform of data centres in the world’s major business markets of over 170 facilities across Singapore, UK, India, China, Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia, Japan and Philippines, STT GDC offers a full suite of best-in-class, highly scalable and flexible data centre solutions, connectivity and support services that best meet customers’ current and future colocation needs. For more details, please visit .

Macquarie Asset Management

Macquarie Asset Management is a global asset manager that aims to deliver positive impact for everyone. Trusted by institutions, pension funds, governments, and individuals to manage approximately £456 billion in assets globally, we provide access to specialist investment expertise across a range of capabilities including infrastructure, green investments, real estate, agriculture & natural assets, asset finance, private credit, equities, fixed income and multi asset solutions.

Macquarie Asset Management is part of Macquarie Group, a diversified financial group providing clients with asset management, finance, banking, advisory and risk and capital solutions across debt, equity, and commodities. Founded in 1969, Macquarie Group employs more than 19,000 people in 33 markets and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

All figures as at 30 September 2022. For more information, please visit

Police Hunt for Diamond Thief Who Robbed Store at Vientiane Center

A man believed to have escaped from prison reportedly robbed a jewelry store at Vientiane Center shopping mall on Monday, making off with a number of highly valuable diamonds.

GEODIS appoints a new Regional HR Director in newly expanded Asia-Pacific and Middle East Region

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 January 2023 – GEODIS is pleased to announce the appointment of June Koh as the new Human Resources Director for the newly created Asia Pacific and Middle East region.

June brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, having worked in the field of human resources for over twenty years. Prior to joining GEODIS, June held leadership positions at Heineken and Asia Pacific Breweries, where she developed and implemented successful HR strategies and initiatives that contributed to the growth and success of those organizations.

In their new role, June will be responsible for overseeing all HR functions in the Asia Pacific and Middle East region, including talent acquisition, workforce transformation through employee and organisational development and, in support of GEODIS’ plans for growth. She will also work closely with the senior leadership to align HR strategies with the company’s overall business goals, given its recent acquisitions and expansion through investments in contract logistics assets.

“We are thrilled to welcome June to the GEODIS team,” said Onno C.P. Boots, Regional President and CEO, Asia Pacific and Middle East region”. “Her proven track record of success in human resources, combined with her strong leadership skills, make her the perfect fit for this important role. We are confident that June will make a significant contribution to our organization as we have expanded our regional mandate to include the Middle East region, recognising the huge potential of growing trade flows between Asia Pacific and the key countries of Middle East, while we focus on building our people’s capabilities and expand our footprint and capabilities to better serve our customers.”

June holds a degree in Teaching English as a Second Language from Andrews University and is a Professional Certified Coach from International Coaching Federation.

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GEODIS – www.geodis.com

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 44,000 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 7 in its sector across the world. In 2021, GEODIS generated €10.9 billion in revenue.

Expressway Toll Prices Go Up With Changing LAK/USD Exchange Rate

Expressway Tolls Rate Sees Rise in Line With LAK,USD Exchange Rate
Vientiane-Vangvieng Expressway (photo: pakaad)

The toll tax on Vientiane-Vangvieng expressway was hiked to keep up with the value of kip reducing against the US dollar.

Laos Gets Highest Votes as Fan Favorite at Miss Universe Pageant

Payengxa Lor, Miss Universe Laos 2022, has received most 71st Fan Favorites votes.

Miss Universe Laos has topped the list of the 71st Miss Universe contestants based on fan votes.