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UNESCO to Consider Listing Songkran as Thai Cultural Heritage

Songkran Festival in Bangkok, 2018 (Photo: Novotel)
Songkran Festival in Bangkok, 2018 (Photo: Novotel)

The Songkran festival has been included by UNESCO in a tentative list to be considered as Thailand’s intangible cultural heritage.

Albion Online Announces Dedicated “Albion East” Server for Asia-Pacific

The new server will make the world of Albion even more accessible to millions of players across the region

BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach – 25 January 2023 – Albion Online, the fantasy sandbox MMORPG developed by Sandbox Interactive, announced the launch of a new server, Albion East, for the Asia-Pacific region today. Along with offering a new beginning in the world of Albion, the new server promises much faster connection speeds, better ping and lower latency, with time-gated events optimised for the region’s time-zones for players throughout Australia, East Asia and Southeast Asia.

Albion Online unveils new server Albion East for Asia Pacific
Albion Online unveils new server Albion East for Asia Pacific

The game is free to play, but players can gain full access to the closed beta testing servers that launch in February 2023, as well as early access to the Albion East server, through the purchase of Founder Packs.

Along with beta and early access, Founder Packs will include protection for existing character and guild names and numerous valuable in-game items including Gold (the game’s premium currency), Premium (which provides players with additional QOL and speeds up progression), and exclusive Founder-only Nametags, Avatars, and Vanity Items.

Watch the new “Coming to Asia” trailer here:
https://bit.ly/3GYlmbt

Check out the dedicated “Albion East” landing page:
https://albiononline.com/asia

Learn more about the closed beta and Beta Guild Season exclusively for Founders:
https://albiononline.com/news/closed-beta

Features of the “Albion East” (Asia Pacific) server:

  • A new and untouched version of the game, where all players start as equals and can claim their own piece of Albion;
  • A game world that is fully separate and independent from the existing “Albion West” server;
  • Greatly improved connection speeds and ping for the whole Asia-Pacific region;
  • Timings of game and server events (territory battles, Crystal League, Faction Warfare, maintenance, etc.) that are optimised for the region;
  • Founders can participate in the closed beta prior to server launch, with accelerated Fame progression, and gain early access to the full server launch, as well as reserving existing character and guild names.

Sandbox Interactive’s Game Director Robin Henkys describes the new server as a major milestone in the game’s development: “The Albion community has always been truly global, and the new server will make the world of Albion more accessible than ever for countless players. We look forward to welcoming new and existing players to the Albion East server and seeing this new version of the world of Albion take shape.”

Watch the “What is Albion Online?” video here:
https://bit.ly/3kBNz0a

Available for download at the Apple App Store:

For more on Albion Online: https://albiononline.com

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Hashtag: #SandboxInteractive #AlbionOnline

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About Albion Online

Albion Online is a Sandbox MMORPG featuring full-loot combat, a fully player-driven economy, and a classless “you are what you wear” skill system. The game is fully cross-platform, playable on PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android with a single account, and is localized into numerous languages including Japanese, Korean, Traditional/Simplified Chinese, and Indonesian. Albion Online launched in 2017, launched for Steam in 2018, went free to play in 2019, and officially launched on mobile in 2021. Rather than offering a linear path with predetermined quests, Albion Online allows players to write their own stories and play in countless different ways. Deep guild, alliance, and faction systems allow players to join up with friends and allies to claim territories and take part in massive battles. Gathering, crafting, and trading are all essential parts of Albion’s player-based economy, offering fame and fortune for players with sufficient skill and ambition. And Albion’s sprawling world, with five biomes spread across two massive continents, offers nearly endless opportunities for exploration and discovery, with a huge range of PvE and PvP options for solo and group players alike.

About Sandbox Interactive

Albion Online is developed by the Berlin-based studio Sandbox Interactive, which was founded in 2012 by a core group of dedicated MMORPG enthusiasts and has since grown to a team of 80 people. Sandbox Interactive follows the belief that the creation of your own world and interaction with other players are paramount to entertainment, and that these ideas are truly brought to life in the sandbox genre. With Albion Online, the studio has created the world’s first truly cross-platform Sandbox MMORPG – a game that places compelling gameplay and the player experience squarely in the foreground.

LXML Sepon Mine Produces 6.7 Tonnes Gold in 2022

LXML Sepon Mine Produces 6.7 Tonnes Gold in 2022
A LXML employee holding gold ore

Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon Mine in Savannakhet Province has announced it produced more than 6.7 tonnes of gold and 6,600 tonnes of copper in 2022.

DeKorea Unveils New Range Of Sustainable & Non-Hazardous Feature Wall Panels

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 25 January 2023 – DeKorea is pleased to announce the launch of a new range of carefully designed, sustainable and non-hazardous feature wall panels that aim to promote better environmental and human health. Homeowners who are looking to renovate their spaces may look to the new range for high-quality feature wall designs such as fluted panel feature walls, European-style wainscoting and light-weight wall tiles.

The rise of ocean temperatures and frequent changes in climate patterns has led to an increased need to become more environmentally conscious. DeKorea strives to do their part for the environment with the launch of their latest collection, which features sustainable and non-hazardous wall panels that have been carefully designed with intention. These wall panels contain hardwood charcoal powder, a material that eliminates foul odours and hazardous chemicals in the air which are especially common in newly constructed buildings. Moreover, they also contain polystyrene moulding, which does not decay, deform or warp from moisture, and can be used in wet or humid areas like bathrooms and gymnasiums.

DeKorea is an established online store that offers a wide range of home decoration products to transform any room — from self-adhesive laminating sheets for cabinets to high quality Korean paint. Given the fact that the average Singaporean spends approximately 93% of their life indoors, the company hopes to help all homeowners feel comfortable and safe in their homes with their products.

Moving forward, customers may look forward to exclusive promotions, exciting social media events and attractive prizes, including free installations of the brand’s feature wall panels. With an aim to build a close-knit community, the company’s website is also undergoing a major revamp to encourage customers to share their own unique thoughts, tips, and perspectives on home design.

With the launch of a new range of sustainable and non-hazardous wall panels, DeKorea hopes to transform homes into a conduit that reconnects individuals with the positive impacts of nature.

For more information, please visit https://dekorea.com.sg/.
Hashtag: #DeKorea #HomeDecor

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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) management software Odoo opens local office to support Aussie companies to become more digitally savvy

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA – EQS Newswire – Odoo (https://www.Odoo.com/) is an all-in-one open source business software with a USD$ 3.2 billion valuation. Opening a new office branch in Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast by January 2023. Looking to hire at least 20 local talent and fresh graduates by the end of 2023. The goal is to expand Odoo’s mission to help SMEs in their journey to digitalisation and provide them with the right tech tools to grow their business and simplify daily operations.

After conquering Europe, the United states, Latin America, Africa, India and Hong Kong, the all-in-one integrated business solution Odoo is now setting up shop in Australia! The company will open its very first Aussie office by mid-January 2023 in the Gold Coast area. The aim is to strengthen its local presence towards Australian customers and partners whilst contributing to the digitalisation of the country’s economy.

As highlighted by the government, Australian businesses have to adopt an unprecedented digital transformation in order to thrive in an ever evolving digital reality. Doing so is crucial for both big and smaller companies to boost their business productivity, ensure their longevity, enter new markets and be rapidly scalable. With an existing network of 18 partners in Australia, Odoo – whose mission is to help SMEs in their journey to digitalisation and improve their day-to-day operations – wants to directly contribute to this challenge. A perfect opportunity as 99% of the country’s economic landscape is made up of SMEs and entrepreneurs. Odoo cares about working closely with its customers. The focus on this new mission is thus to offer a local approach to the existing market at first, and later on to find new partners to enlarge the Odoo community.

To kick-off this adventure, the Belgian company has chosen to open its new office in the Gold Coast area. This choice is motivated by growing activity for tech employment in the region and accessibility to universities to dig up fresh talent. To support local customers and further develop its partner network, Odoo is looking to hire at least 20 new Australian collaborators by the end of 2023, from Business Development Executives and Business Analysts to HR and Office managers. “We want to offer our employees a place where they can combine work, career growth and the best of the Australian lifestyle. Our office branch will replicate the same amazing company culture we have in Belgium: encouraging flexibility, responsibilities, autonomy and a work hard – play hard mindset.” says Kelian Buitendijk, Director of the office.

Nowadays, many companies are seeking out technologies that will allow them to improve their business processes through automation and integration. The Belgian triple unicorn is confident about entering the forefront of the Australian scene to support down under’s businesses become more digitally savvy and refocus their activity on meaningful work to better support their own customers and employees. Odoo wants to bring value through short and efficient implementations, in addition to customised ready-to-use features such as taxes and accounting.

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Odoo in NUMBERS:

Founded in 2002 – Annual revenue of €169 million in 2021 – 71% organic growth per year – 2200 employees worldwide (970 in Belgium) including 230 developers – 2 new employees every working day for the last 12 months – 4100 partners with more than 30,000 Odoo-related jobs created in 130 countries – 16 offices (Belgium (5), Luxembourg, Spain, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Australia, United States (2), Mexico, Kenya, Dubai) – 10 million users worldwide.

Microban International to Showcase Groundbreaking Technologies for Plastics at PLASTINDIA 2023

HUNTERSVILLE, US – News Direct – 24 January 2023 – Microban International is thrilled to be attending PLASTINDIA 2023, one of the largest international exhibitions for plastics. The show – which is in its 11th year – will be taking place at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi from the 1st to the 5th of February. It remains an important date in corporate calendars across the world, with the PlastIndia foundation inviting manufacturers, consumers and investors to come together to support innovations in the plastics industry.

Microban International to showcase ground-breaking technologies for plastics at PLASTINDIA 2023
Microban International to showcase ground-breaking technologies for plastics at PLASTINDIA 2023

Microban is currently the only global antimicrobial technology brand to be exhibiting at this year’s show. The company’s expert team will be showcasing a wide range of unique antimicrobial formulations for plastic materials, including two next-generation products based on non-heavy metal ingredients – LapisShield and Ascera. LapisShield is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial technology designed to seamlessly integrate into any water-based coating formulation, inhibiting bacterial growth by up to 99.99 %. Ascera – a pioneering chemistry inspired by nature* – delivers proven antibacterial protection for moulded polymers and solvent-based coatings. These exclusive new technologies demonstrate the company’s continuing drive to deliver more sustainable solutions that fight microbial growth, helping to protect treated plastic surfaces from stains, odours and premature degradation, and prolonging their useable lifespan.

Microban technologies will be of interest to PLASTINDIA 2023 attendees from a wide range of disciplines, including visitors from the automotive, construction, homeware and electronics industries, as well as packaging producers and manufacturers of medical devices and surfaces. Come and talk to the team at Booth B-03 on the ground floor of Hall 4 to discover how these innovative antimicrobial solutions can benefit your specific product application. Book your meeting with Microban here to ensure you don’t miss out!

*The Microban technology used in this product is similar to acids found in nature and is used in multiple consumer product applications.

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About Microban International

Part of Barr Brands International (BBI), Microban International is home to the most trusted and well-known global brands in the antimicrobial, odour control, and sanitisation / disinfection markets – Microban® and Ultra-Fresh®. Our organization has experienced over 100 collective years of growth and has revolutionised the industry. As the global leader, our proactive systems keep products cleaner, and control odours better by preventing problems before they start. Microban International drives innovation by combining science and creative solutions that enhance high-quality consumer, textile, industrial and medical products around the world. Today, the Microban and Ultra-Fresh brands and our technologies are featured on thousands of products worldwide. The company is headquartered in North Carolina with operations in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit .

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Salavanh to Improve Southern Waterfall to Attract Visitors

Loh waterfall in Salavanh Province. ( Photo: Khone Savanh)

Provincial authorities in Salavanh province plan to develop Hang and Loh waterfalls, two local waterfalls in Salavanh district, to attract domestic and international visitors.

Laos Environment Ministry Issues Warning on Dangerous Air Pollution

Air pollution in Vientiane Capital in 2019. (Photo: Toubay Mspz)
Air pollution in Vientiane Capital in 2019. (Photo: Toubay Mspz)

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued a warning about dangerous levels of air pollution now being recorded across Laos.