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Social Media Users Demand Intensified Efforts Against Drug Smuggling Networks in Northern Laos

Police in Tonpheung district, Bokeo Province, disclosed the seizure of 8 million amphetamines. (Photo: Bokeo Security News)

Social media users voiced mounting concern over the escalating problem of drug trafficking following the recent confiscation of a significant quantity of amphetamines in Bokeo Province. This recent event highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by local authorities in combating drug smuggling activities in the region.

Newborn Irrawaddy Dolphin Spotted in Cambodia, Signaling Hope for Endangered Species

Newborn Irrawaddy Dolphin Calf Spotted in Cambodia, Signaling Hope for Endangered Species
Irrawaddy dolphin calf spotted in Kratie Province, Cambodia at the Anlong Kampi Irrawaddy Dolphin Conservation Zone on February 11. (photo: The Phnom Penh Post)

An Irrawaddy dolphin calf, estimated to be only two days old, was spotted swimming alongside six adult dolphins in Cambodia’s Kratie Province on 11 February, marking a milestone for a species on the brink of extinction.

Laos Gears Up for First Digital Census in 2025

(Photo: UNFPA Lao)

The Lao government and international organizations are preparing for the 5th Population and Housing Census (PHC) in 2025, set to be the first digital census in Laos.

ONYX Hospitality Group Unveils Landmark Sustainability Initiatives: A Long-Term Commitment to Collaborate with UNESCO for Cultural Sustainability and Ambitious Target of Achieving Carbon Neutrality

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2024 – ONYX Hospitality Group, a distinguished Bangkok-based hospitality company celebrated for its hotels and resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences – Amari, OZO, Shama, and Oriental Residence – proudly announces significant developments in its sustainability journey. The company is honoured to be the first hospitality management firm in the Asia Pacific region to declare a long-term commitment to working with UNESCO for Cultural Sustainability. Alongside setting a target to achieve Carbon Neutrality, this landmark partnership marks a milestone in ONYX’s commitment to sustainability.

ONYX Hospitality Group’s work with UNESCO focuses on Cultural Sustainability, with the aim of safeguarding and promoting cultural heritage and community-based tourism across Asia and the Pacific. The commitment extends particularly to cities where ONYX Hospitality Group’s hotels and resorts are located, which currently includes an impressive presence in several countries in the APAC region i.e. Thailand, Malaysia, China including Hong Kong, Bangladesh, and Laos.

With a bold vision, ONYX Hospitality Group is on track to surpass 50 properties by 2025, aiming for a formidable portfolio of 70 by 2028. These ambitious goals align seamlessly with the unveiling of new sustainability initiatives, reinforcing ONYX Hospitality Group’s dedication to a “Tailored Approach to Hospitality.” As the company continues its drive to become “The Best Medium-sized Hospitality Management Company in Southeast Asia,” the synergy between robust expansion and enhanced sustainability practices underscores ONYX Hospitality Group’s commitment to excellence.

Amidst this growth trajectory, ONYX Hospitality Group places paramount importance on fortifying its sustainability pledge, recognising the imperative to reduce travel footprints. In this pursuit, ONYX Hospitality Group is not just shaping the present but envisaging a future where succeeding generations can enjoy the same travel privileges. Anchored in the belief that even small changes can yield transformative impacts, ONYX Hospitality Group is dedicated to fostering a positive shift in the industry’s sustainability landscape.

The UNESCO partnership is part of ONYX Hospitality Group’s new sustainability framework, which is structured under four pillars closely linked to the company’s name:

* “O” Opportunity – Providing necessary support to underprivileged individuals and organisations to provide suitable opportunities.

* “N” Nature – Promoting environmental awareness such as community-involved initiatives, waste management, pollution control, and biodiversity preservation.

* “Y” Youth – Taking part in developing younger generations by providing educational support, capability building, and learning experiences.

* “X” Collaboration – Establishing long-term alliances to collaborate on promoting sustainability across Culture, Society, and Community. Forging partnerships with suppliers and organisations, all sharing a common goal of serving communities, safeguarding the environment, and supporting cultural projects.

In collaboration with UNESCO, ONYX Hospitality Group will seamlessly integrate cultural and contemporary experiences across its hotels and resorts. This initiative aims to not only showcase and connect with the vibrant local culture but also invites guests to immerse themselves in these unique and enriching experiences and feel a true connection to the surrounding location, which in turn will sustain such intangible heritage for generations to come.

Cultural sensitivity and local community engagement play a pivotal role in enhancing the hospitality industry. In creative tourism context, this ability to interactively incorporate local culture and traditions creates unique and memorable experiences for guests, adding depth and authenticity to hotels. This approach enables travellers to connect with the destination and its local community on a more profound level. Successful examples of cultural integration include featuring local cuisine, traditional performances, or collaborating with local artisans and designers – actions which bring economic value to the community and its neighbourhood whilst enriching guest experience. These initiatives not only provide a richer experience for guests but also contribute significantly to the socio-economic development and sustenance of the host community.

ONYX Hospitality Group is proud to support UNESCO’s project on ‘Achieving Sustainable Tourism with Intangible Cultural Heritage and Creative City Network in Waterway Cities of ASEAN.’ As part of this collaboration, ONYX Hospitality Group hosted the official launch event with UNESCO on 3rd February 2024, at Amari Bangkok.

In addition, ONYX Hospitality Group embarks on a pioneering initiative with WWF Thailand through the Sustainable Consumption and Production Project. The focus is on laying the foundation and transformation of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, fostering sustainable food systems, preserving biodiversity, environmental protection, conservation projects, and community engagement.

Furthermore, Carbon Neutrality, with the ultimate objective of achieving Net Zero Operations, stands as a cornerstone commitment by ONYX Hospitality Group to both Thailand and the global community, harmonising seamlessly with ONYX Hospitality Group’s core business objectives and operational ethos. In 2023, 11 properties under the management of ONYX Hospitality Group attained Carbon Footprint for Organization certification from the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO), signifying a noteworthy milestone. This accomplishment lays a solid groundwork, and ONYX Hospitality Group remains steadfast in its dedication to extend this initiative to all properties moving forward.

The new sustainability initiatives reflect ONYX Hospitality Group’s commitment to sustainability by addressing a wide spectrum of sustainability aspects, from cultural preservation to responsible consumption and environmental stewardship, whilst weaving seamlessly into the fabric of the Group’s distinct product brands, services, and culture. They demonstrate ONYX Hospitality Group’s proactive stance in aligning its operations with global sustainability goals and promoting responsible tourism within the industry.

From Left to Right: Mr. Yuthachai Charanachitta, CEO, ONYX Hospitality Group and Dr. Montira Unakul World Heritage Specialist, National Programme Officer for Culture, UNESCO Bangkok

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54 People Confirmed Dead in Landslide That Buried Gold-Mining Village in South Philippines

1 of 4 | In this Feb. 9, 2024 handout photo from Municipality of Monkayo, rescuers carry a body they recovered at the landslide-hit village of Maco in Davao de Oro province, southern Philippines. Several villagers remain missing while some bodies have been recovered from underneath the rubble as rescue efforts continue at the landslide-hit area. (Municipality of Monkayo via AP)
FILE | In this 9 February handout photo from Municipality of Monkayo, rescuers carry a body they recovered at the landslide-hit village of Maco in Davao de Oro province, southern Philippines. Several villagers remain missing while some bodies have been recovered from underneath the rubble as rescue efforts continue at the landslide-hit area. (Municipality of Monkayo via AP)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The death toll from a massive landslide that hit a gold-mining village in the southern Philippines has risen to 54 with 63 people still missing, authorities said Sunday.

SonicWall Honours Treasured Partners, Distributors with Annual SonicWall Partner Awards

Select global SonicWall partners and distributors honoured for cybersecurity excellence

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2024 – SonicWall acknowledged distinguished partners and distributors for their sustained excellence in protecting customers in an ever-evolving, complex threat landscape with its annual SonicWall Partner Awards. The awards recognise SonicWall partner organisations worldwide that have displayed uncommon excellence on delivering cybersecurity solutions to their customers.

“For the past three decades, SonicWall has owed its success to the dedication of its esteemed partners and distributors,” said SonicWall CEO and President Bob VanKirk. “We’re extraordinarily grateful for our growing community of 17,000 partners and distributors. But above all, we’re grateful for the opportunity to honour those SonicWall SecureFirst partners who have exemplified our values and dedicated themselves to delivering world-class SonicWall security to organisations across the globe.”

Commenting on the remarkable achievements of the APJ winners, Debasish Mukherjee, Vice President, Regional Sales, Asia Pacific Japan at SonicWall said “We are honoured to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of our partners and distributors in the Asia Pacific Japan region. Their relentless dedication to delivering top-notch cybersecurity solutions has been instrumental in safeguarding customers amidst a rapidly evolving threat landscape. The annual SonicWall Partner Awards reinforce our heartfelt gratitude for their unwavering commitment to excellence and securing organisations worldwide.”

Partners were nominated in various categories in each region for outstanding performance throughout the past year. For each of the Partner Awards, SonicWall selected from a large pool of nominees one partner per region who demonstrated consistent excellence over the past year. These partners have delivered tremendous performance, comprehensive expertise and unsurpassed service.

SonicWall is pleased to announce the following APJ winners:

Sub-region Category Winners
ANZ Distributor of the Year Dicker Data Australia
Partner of the Year Focus Networks
Enterprise Partner of the Year Hitech Support
Newcomer of the Year Techbridge Consulting
Partner Hero of the Year Sean Dendle (CYMAX PTY LTD)
ASEAN Distributor of the Year MEC Networks Corporation
Partner of the Year Titan Systems Integration
Enterprise Partner of the Year Accent Micro Technologies Inc.
MSP Partner of the Year Nanyang Tech Pte Ltd
Newcomer of the Year Xcess Networks (M) Sdn. Bhd
Partner Sales Hero of the Year Hesdi Triantono (PT Wahana)
GCR Distributor of the Year Data World Computer & Communications
Partner of the Year Shenzhen Secuunion Info-Tech
Enterprise Partner of the Year IT Check Solutions
Newcomer of the Year Shenzhen Cydefend Communication Information Technology
Partner Sales Hero of the Year Cheng Bingsong (Nanjing Yinqiang)
INDIA and SAARC Distributor of the Year Redington India Ltd
Partner of the Year ITCG Technologies LLP
Partner of the Year Oculin Tech (BD) Limited.
Enterprise Partner of the Year Network Techlab (I) Pvt Ltd
Newcomer of the Year Lapsys Infotech Pvt Ltd
Partner Hero of the Year Miloni Mehta (HT Technologies)
JAPAN Distributor of the Year SB C&S Corporation
Partner of the Year Dell Japan
Newcomer of the Year DIS Service & Solutions Corp
Partner Sales Hero of the Year Hideo Doi (Nihon ICS)
KOREA Distributor of the Year Secuwide Corp
Partner of the Year Core IT Co., Ltd.
Newcomer of the Year SG Nine
Partner Hero of the Year Jeong Seok-Jo (Secuwide)

SonicWall takes great pride in honouring partners and distributors every year for their special contributions in protecting customers from cyber threats.

To see all the winners, please visit: Partner Awards – SonicWall

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LiT Strategy Expands Local Workforce, Enters Thailand & Vietnam

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 February 2024 – A leading management consulting firm in Singapore, LiT Strategy has announced their expansion plans both within the country and abroad to serve and meet the growing demand for grant consulting services. Over the past year, the firm has more than doubled its local workforce and initiated expansion projects in Thailand and Vietnam to cater to the need for business advisory services.

The recent surge in demand for business advisory services has led to an increase in project acquisitions for LiT Strategy. The firm aims to enhance its service delivery to its expanding clientele by expanding its workforce. Moreover, the firm’s strategy of employing local talent in new markets ensure that their services are finely tuned to the needs of each region, facilitating effective geographic expansion. This strategy has extended to Thailand and Vietnam, where LiT Strategy is now offering high-quality business consulting services. Leveraging strategic partnerships previously established in these countries, the firm can adapt its business strategies to fit local market trends and conditions and offer services tailored to the specific needs of the regions.

Specialising in a range of management consultancy services, LiT Strategy caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in Singapore. The offerings include strategy planning, business transformation, market entry strategy, organisational efficiency improvement, market research, financial management, and fundraising and advisory in mergers and acquisitions. The firm’s team, comprising of consultants from leading strategy consulting firms, brings a wealth of experience from previous engagements with multinational corporations, SMEs, and government entities. Additionally, the consultants are equipped to assist with organisations in applying for Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) and PSG Job Redesign.

LiT Strategy is a leading business consultancy firm in Singapore, dedicated to provide top-tier business advisory services to both private and public organisations. With a commitment to enhance client’s strategies, operational efficiency and business practices, LiT Strategy continually strives to deliver value and drive growth.

For more information on LiT Strategy and their services, please visit https://www.lit-strategy.com/.
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Colorful Zhangjiakou: Endless charm of the vibrant Olympic city

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA Media OutReach Newswire – 12 February 2024 – As one of the host cities of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Zhangjiakou has drawn the world’s attention and gained international fame as numerous winter sports athletes delivered outstanding performances in the Zhangjiakou competition zone.

With ice and snow sports becoming the calling card of Zhangjiakou, the city has more to offer.

Zhangjiakou, situated in north China’s Hebei Province, lies in between the Inner Mongolian Plateau and the North China Plain. It is traversed by the Yin Mountains, which divide it into the upper and lower areas. Covering a total area of 36,800 square kilometers, it is home to a population of 4.07 million people.

Throughout Chinese history, Zhangjiakou has always been a strategically important location, with the Great Wall winding through its land. Since the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Zhangku Road, connecting Zhangjiakou with Ulan Bator, formerly known as Kulun, and extending to Chita in Russia, has served as an important channel for trade and cultural exchanges. It is regarded as a section of the grassland Silk Road. Zhangjiakou is also the destination of the Beijing-Zhangjiakou Railway, which was put into operation in 1909 and known as China’s first independently designed and built railway.

Divided into five chapters characterized by red, yellow, green, white and colorful, the video Colorful Zhangjiakou vividly presents the vibrant and dynamic Olympic city by combining history and modernity, tradition and fashion, culture and nature, and technology and sports. Click the video and explore the colorfulness and endless charm of the Olympic city.

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