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Just Launched: Japan selection on Amazon International Store available on Amazon.sg

Bringing the Best of Amazon Japan to Singapore Customers, ahead of Prime Day

Customers can now shop millions of products from Amazon Japan on Amazon.sg and enjoy extensive selection, great prices, and free* international delivery to their doorstep

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 July 2022 – Amazon today announced the availability of increased selection from Amazon Japan on Amazon.sg, allowing customers in Singapore to shop an extensive selection of millions of products across multiple categories, including Home, Apparel, Shoes, Electronics, Video Games, Toys, Luxury Beauty, and more. Featuring popular Japanese brands such as Pokémon, Nintendo, Wacom, Yamazaki, Wing/Wacoal, Iris Ohyama, and Bandai, customers in Singapore can now explore the best of Amazon Japan through this launch. Customers can also expect more product categories from Amazon Japan to be unlocked on Amazon.sg, following the launch.

“We are thrilled to bring the best of Amazon Japan to customers in Singapore on Amazon.sg,” said Henry Low, Country Manager, Amazon Singapore. “We are always looking for new ways to expand our product selection, give customers even greater value, and improve the shopping experience. Starting today, customers in Singapore will be able to enjoy a large range of items from their favourite brands in Japan, from the convenience of their homes.”

The launch of Amazon Japan on Amazon.sg will add over thousands of new and unique products available for purchase by Singapore customers, ranging from Home & Kitchen items such as the Hario Chacha Kyusu Maru Tea Pot, Zojirushi Travel Mug, Yamazaki 4-piece silicone tools set, to Baby and Toys items such as the Richell Baby Chair, Kumon Kumi Kumi Connect Lots of Slopes 100, Combi Fixed Baby Seat, to Video Games such as PAC-MAN Museum+ for Nintendo Switch, and more.

Explore the best of Amazon Japan with these selections and more on Amazon.sg:

  • Explore the selection from Home & Kitchen here:
    • La Cocotte de Gohan Cast Iron Pot, and more, from Staub
    • Bathroom Baskets, Storage Racks, and more, from Yamazaki
    • Microfiber Towels, Anti-fog Mirror Liquid, Bath Cleaners, and more, from LEC
  • Explore the selection from Toys here:
    • Card Games, Plush Toys, and more, from Pokémon
    • Megami Device, modelling accessories and parts, from Kotobukiya
    • Learning Tablets and Toys, from Gakken
  • Explore the selection from Beauty here:
    • Liquid Liners, Lash Curlers, and more, from Canmake
    • Eyeshadow and Cheek Palettes, Colour Correctors, and more, from Etude
    • Haircare and skincare, from Shiseido
  • Explore the selection from Baby here:
    • Drinking Cups, Baby Guards, and more, from Richell for Babies
    • Bacteria Sterilization devices, Strollers, Bibs, and more, from Combi
    • Nasal Aspirator Vacuum, Medicated Lotion, and more, from Pigeon
  • Explore the selection from Electronics here:
    • Foldable Laptop Stand, Mouse, Mousepads, and more, from Elecom
    • Tablets, and accessories, from Wacom
    • Gaming Headset, Gaming Mouse, and more, from Logicool G
  • Explore the selection from Apparel & Shoes here:
    • Daniella Crossbody bag, Deluxe Everyday bag, Small Jenni Shoulder bag and more, from LeSportSac
    • Short sleeve T-shirts, Polo Shirts, Tennis Caps and more, from Mizuno
    • Wireless Bras, Camisoles, and more, from Wing/Wacoal

*In addition, Prime members will enjoy access to millions of products on Amazon International Store, including the Japan selection, with free international delivery on eligible items with no minimum spend. Non-Prime customers will enjoy free delivery on eligible items with a minimum spend of S$40. Items from Amazon US and Amazon Japan can be combined in one basket. Not a Prime member yet? Anyone can join Prime or start a 30-day free trial at amazon.sg/prime.

To start shopping the selection from Amazon Japan on Amazon.sg today, please visit this link.

Hashtag: #Amazon

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. Prime was built on the foundation of unlimited fast, free shipping. Prime members in Singapore enjoy access to tens of thousands of items available on Amazon Fresh with free two-hour delivery on orders over S$60, as well as free one-day delivery on domestic Prime eligible items on . Members also enjoy access to millions of products on Amazon International Store on Amazon.sg with free international delivery on eligible orders over S$40. Prime is S$2.99 per month. Start a 30-day free trial of Prime at . In Singapore, Prime membership also includes unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, unlimited access to video game benefits with Prime Gaming, access to epic deals on Prime Day, and more.

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. Customer reviews, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, and Kindle are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit .

7-Eleven launches exclusive PEANUTS x FDMTL collectible bags with its latest Shop and Earn stamps programme

Designed by Tokyo denim designer Gaku Tsuyoshi, 7-Eleven is bringing to Singapore its first limited edition fashion collectibles crossover with PEANUTS x FDMTL

  • Eight limited-edition #OOTD Mix & Match premium Fashion Bags showcase FDMTL’s signature trendy and utilitarian style in collaboration with the iconic characters of Peanuts comics
  • Earn a stamp with every $5 spent at 7-Eleven; collect eight stamps and top up $8.90 in cash to redeem a blind box of PEANUTS X FDMTL collectible bag with 7-Eleven’s Shop and Earn stamps programme
  • Stamp issuance begins on 6 July and ends 30 August at all 7-Eleven stores. Redemption ends 6 September, or while stocks last

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 July 2022 – 7-Eleven, Singapore’s favourite convenience store, is bringing an unexpected and exciting fashion crossover to Singapore this season with the launch of the 7-Eleven exclusive PEANUTS x FDMTL collectible range!

[Top row (left to right) - Koinobori Snoopy, Snoopy on Bridge, Charlie Brown and Fuji Snoopy] [Bottom row (left to right) - Bonsai Snoopy, Lantern Woodstock, Teatime Snoopy, Kendama Snoopy]

[Top row (left to right) – Koinobori Snoopy, Snoopy on Bridge, Charlie Brown and Fuji Snoopy]
[Bottom row (left to right) – Bonsai Snoopy, Lantern Woodstock, Teatime Snoopy, Kendama Snoopy]

Fans of the cult Tokyo denim brand, FDMTL, will be able to get their hands on an exclusive range of Peanuts-inspired bags and pouches designed by Gaku Tsuyoshi himself. Made in the same uncompromising method as his regular collections, the 7-Eleven PEANUTS x FDMTL range is an affordable way to get your hands on some of the most eagerly sought items in the denim world.

Gaku San’s trademark designs are inspired by his belief in creating clothing that rises in sentimental value as they are worn over time, which resonates with the delightfully nostalgic Peanuts characters of the new collectibles. Iconic Japanese motifs such as Mount Fuji, tea ceremonies, lantern festivals, food, and other timeless Japanese objects are incorporated to create playful and stand-out designs – to tide you over till your next trip to Japan!

Peanuts fans and denimheads in Singapore can get their hands on these exclusive collectibles with the 7-Eleven’s Shop and Earn stamps programme. Head to the 7-Eleven stores to see, touch and feel the full range of premium quality bags!

Bonsai Snoopy

Featuring FDMTL’s signature indigo patchwork design and a label of Snoopy lounging under a Bonsai tree, this modern pouch is made from durable material and can store personal or toiletry items while travelling. The pouch’s size can be adjusted by simply adjusting the side straps.

Size: Approx. 30.5cm (width) x 14cm (length)

Teatime Snoopy

This stylish sacoche bag is extremely handy and multi-purpose, featuring two perfectly sized compartments to carry your phone, wallet, tissues, or other everyday essentials. The utilitarian bag comes in a blue and green design with an adjustable shoulder strap, making it the ideal carry-on for a day trip.

Size: Approx. 23.5cm (width) x 17cm (length)

Kendama Snoopy

This vertical pouch comes in black and army green camo, with a lanyard that can be carried as a crossbody bag. Its compact size is ideal for carrying small items such as a phone or coin purse. The bag’s design features Snoopy deftly playing with a kendama toy while sporting an FDMTL signature bow tie.

Size: Approx. 11.5cm (width) x 21cm (length)

Charlie Brown

Walk into the grocery store in style with this large grocery eco-bag featuring a Woodstock patchwork pattern in white and shades of indigo. Attached to the side is a white snap button pouch that can store not just receipts and stamps but also the bag itself!

Size: Approx. 34.5cm (width) x 54cm (length)

Size when folded: Approx. 15cm (width) x 17.5cm (length)

Lantern Woodstock

Looking for something to accessorise your spring or summer outfits with? Look out for this playful round-bottomed shoulder drawstring bag that sports a colourful patchwork design. Handy for everyday use, the bag holds enough space to carry big and small items and is a reliable pick for any occasion.

Size: Approx. 20.5cm (width) x 24cm (length)

Koinobori Snoopy

The Koinobori Snoopy pouch has dual compartments in two different fabrics that can be used in multiple ways. It comes in an adorable design featuring a sunglasses-wearing Snoopy, Woodstock, and koinobori carp streamer. Whether it is for carrying your essentials or small items, there’s space for everything.

Size: Approx. 18cm (width) x 22cm (length)

Snoopy on Bridge

This fashionable black drawstring bag is decorated with white embroidered-looking outlines of Snoopy. The cord straps are adjustable so kids and adults can adapt the length as they like. The bag is lightweight and can be tucked into small spaces. Easy to grab and go, it’s perfect for travel, shopping, or when you’re out and about.

Size: Approx. 33cm (width) x 39cm (length)

Size when folded: Approx. 13cm (width) x 13cm (length)

Fuji Snoopy

This versatile roll-up tote bag is a must-have to complete your 7-Eleven x Peanuts merch collection! It can carry notebooks, laptops, A4 documents, and other essential items. Modish and functional, this blue tote can fit everything you need for a day at work or play and still have room for more. The external pocket is made of PU leather and features Snoopy on Mount Fuji.

Size: Approx. 32cm (width) x 37cm (length)

Size when folded: Approx. 6.5cm (width) x 20cm (length)

#OOTD Mix & Match Fashion Bag Redemption Details

  • Stamp collection period – 6 July to 30 August 2022
  • Redemption period – 6 July to 6 September 2022, or while stocks last

7-Eleven’s Shop and Earn stamps programme mechanics:

  • Receive 1 stamp upon a $5 purchase at any 7-Eleven, and redeem a bag (design of the bag will be not disclosed prior to purchase) with every 8 stamps and a top-up of $8.90.
  • 7-Eleven star products will get two stamps

Playfully Nostalgic Peanuts Merchandise

That’s not all — 7-Eleven is also unveiling an irresistible array of Peanuts merchandise that Snoopy fans are going to love. For die-hard enthusiasts who can’t get enough of Peanuts, look out for these limited edition items that are landing in 7-Eleven stores across Singapore from 6 July!

Merchandise item Description
PEANUTS x FDMTL Japan Style Patchwork Snoopy Plush

Introducing your new oh-so-cuddly companion! This adorable 8-inch tall Peanuts plush is sure to bring back happy childhood memories. The fun design oozes street-style cool, combining the cuteness of PEANUTS with FDMTL’s trademark patchwork style.
PEANUTS x FDMTL Dual Layer Hot & Cold Flask

A union of fashion and function! Enjoy your favourite hot or cold beverages in this flask decorated with FDMTL’s patchwork designs, featuring Snoopy enjoying a tea party. Tea lovers will appreciate the flask’s unique dual-layer design that allows you to slip a tea bag into the upper section and, just like Snoopy, enjoy a cuppa on the go. Its textured design provides an easy grip and the cap is equipped with a strap for ease of carrying.

This flask is perfect for keeping your drinks hot or cold. It measures approx. 22cm (height) x 6.5cm (diameter) and can hold about 450ml.

PEANUTS x FDMTL Tumbler Cup with Straw

Soon-to-be your favourite tumbler cup, this to-go cup comes in Japanese-inspired indigo blue and features Snoopy enjoying a tea ceremony or chilling by a bonsai. It is made from AS resin and has a detachable straw and wide bottom design, making it easier to wash. Trendy, white embroidered-looking Snoopy patterns decorate both covers.

This 560ml tumbler cup can withstand temperatures from 0°C to 40°C – perfect for cold drinks to beat the heat in Singapore!

Transactions involving tobacco products, parking coupons, bill payments, top-up services, electronic gift cards, lottery sales, and sales from pre-order and delivery platforms do not qualify for stamp collection.

About 7-Eleven

Established in Singapore in 1983, 7-Eleven has since expanded to more than 400 stores island-wide to become the leading 24-hour convenience chain store. We take pride in serving the Singapore community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 7-Eleven emphasises convenience and value by offering a wide array of quality products, food and services to satisfy the needs of its customers. Think 7-Eleven, and what comes to mind is the refreshing Slurpee, 7Café, as well as a wide range of quality Ready Meals and sandwiches under 7-Select. 7-Eleven is also a

24/7 one-stop destination for customers who need to access bill payment services in their own time. Our services cover payment of utilities, courier services, and even cash withdrawal.

For more information, visit

#7Eleven

About FDMTL

Born from the concept that “clothes create sentimental value”, FDMTL was established in 2005 and is a world-class, Japan-made indigo-based brand. FDMTL offers uncompromisingly well-crafted products with details that cannot be replicated through means of mass production.

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ECOVACS ROBOTICS Introduces Enhanced AI Technology for Intelligent Floor Cleaning with Launch of DEEBOT T10 in Malaysia

With the new company mission of “Robotics for all”, ECOVACS also launch the new DEEBOT T10, allowing more consumers to enjoy the cutting-edge innovation and intelligent technologies for a smarter cleaning lifestyle.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 7 July 2022 – ECOVACS ROBOTICS (“ECOVACS”), the world’s leading service robotics leader, is making good on its new mission, “Robotics for all”, by reimagining floor cleaning with the brand-new AI-powered DEEBOT T10 robotic vacuum cleaner. The new DEEBOT combines next-generation technologies, such as AIVI 3.0 Upgraded AI-based Object Recognition and Avoidance technology, that offer tech-savvy households unique advantages. It also ushers in a new era of human-bot interaction with YIKO Voice Assistant, making the DEEBOT T10 everyone’s intelligent butler.

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Superior Cleaning Capability Powered by AI and Efficiency by ECOVACS’ Proprietary Technologies

Enhanced AI with AIVI 3.0: The DEEBOT T10 comes with AIVI 3.0, powered by a Horizon Sunrise® 3 Processor. The enhanced AI capability improves object single-frame recognition accuracy by 20% and the object single-frame recognition speed by 20 times. With an onboard 960P astrophotography camera that widens the Field of View (FOV) to 148.3°, DEEBOT T10 identifies common ground obstacles faster and is better at avoiding them. The robotic vacuum cleaner also recognizes 18 types of floor obstacles, furniture, and floor materials and comes with a TÜV Rheinland privacy and safety certificate for software and hardware. DEEBOT T10 is designed to work on different surfaces and carpets. The AIVI 3.0 technology, when paired with ultrasonic sensors, helps the robotic vacuum cleaner recognize different carpet types while anti-drop sensors keep it from falling over stairs and thresholds. When cleaning carpets (only available in standard mode), it automatically changes pressure and avoids them when mopping. The real-time video and communication feature enables users to keep in touch with family members at home and monitor their homes at all times.

Intelligent YIKO Voice Assistant: DEEBOT T10 features YIKO Voice Assistant, the industry’s first built-in natural language interactive assistant for home service robots and the first AI voice assistant in home service robotics to support multiple languages. It combines several AI-based voice interaction technologies, including voice semantics from Google, to improve the accuracy and response times, offering users an unprecedented interactive experience in natural language. Users can engage, command, and interact with the DEEBOT T10 with their voice. The three well-placed mics allow users to activate the units by saying, “OK YIKO.” By saying, “OK YIKO, quick map building,” users can build a complete map for efficient cleaning. YIKO AI voice assistant also transforms the user experience, turning the DEEBOT T10 from highly intelligent cleaning tools to truly home service robotics. The integrated sound localization technology and AIVI 3.0 technology can pinpoint the voice source in the house, allowing users to command the robotic vacuum cleaners to clean a specific area or come to their location within a five-meter radius.

Excellent ECOVACS HOME App Experience: DEEBOT T10’s TrueMapping 2.0 uses onboard dToF sensors for more accurate positioning while allowing users to save the maps in 2D or 3D formats in the intuitive ECOVACS HOME App on their mobile devices. Users can switch from 2D to 3D maps for a more detailed view of their home. By learning and understanding the home environment, the maps create a more detailed home environment and accurately identify home structure, furniture, and ground materials. Users can also improve cleaning efficiency around and under the furniture using the 3D map.

Superior Cleaning Experience with 4-stage Deep Cleaning System

Powerful 4-Stage Cleaning System: The Dual Side Brushes quickly collect ground dust and cover every inch of the house, while the floating main brush keeps the unit closer to the floor without damage and with a strong 3,000pa suction power. The overall design allows the robotic vacuum cleaners to adapt to different floor types during deep cleaning. The OZMO™ Pro 3.0 Oscillating Mopping System vibrates 600 times per minute to remove the most stubborn floor stains. It is ideal for dusty environments, removing pet hair, or for households where occupants are allergic to dust.

Clean well and smell good with Air Freshener Module: The DEEBOT T10 can refresh the air with its interchangeable module during vacuuming. Users can choose from three base Air Freshener Capsules — Wild Bluebell, Bergamot&Lavender, and Cucumber&Oak — and have a clean and fragrant home.

Compatible with Auto Empty Station (Sold individually): The DEEBOT T10 supports the Auto Empty Station, maximizing cleaning convenience and offering peace of mind. It empties all types of dust particles from the robotic vacuum cleaner, allowing it to work longer and harder. The 21kPa suction power sucks up all the dust from the unit and eliminates the need for the user to empty the on-unit dust collector manually. The station can hold the dust for up to 60 days, and the fully-sealed design and sealed dust bag ensure no accidental dust leakages. Users can also personalize when the robotic vacuum cleaner empties its collected dust.

Pricing and Availability
DEEBOT T10 is available today at the ECOVACS Official Store exclusively on Lazada. The suggested retail price of DEEBOT T10 is RM4,799. Up 50% discount is offered from July 7th to 13th, making the DEEBOT T10, Auto Empty Station, and DEEBOT T10+ (bundled with Auto Empty Station) priced at RM2,499, RM899, and RM3,398, respectively. Please visit ecovacs.com for more information or connect with us on Facebook or Instagram.

Hashtag: #ECOVACSROBOTICS

About ECOVACS ROBOTICS

Innovating Since Day One – Creating the Intelligent Home.

With a new vision of “Advancing robotic technologies to serve the world to create a holistic ecosystem between human and robotics in lifestyle and production”, ECOVACS ROBOTICS cares about innovating solutions to enhance your lifestyle. We aim to design and launch “Robotics for All”: using our deep understanding of use cases and consumer experiences.

With over 20 years of design and industry-leading research, we have led the market as homes become more intelligent and responsive. We are building a world where your home asks less of your attention, becomes more seamless and powerful, and frees you to spend more time doing what you love.

Stylish Gen Z smartphone TECNO CAMON19 with 64 MP camera, RGBW sensor set to mark its debut in India in Mid-July

NEWDELHI, INDIA – Media OutReach – 7 July 2022 – The blockbusting CAMON19 of TECNO is to debut in India on July 12 – a product combining fashion aesthetics with cool technology. TECNO C​AMON19 boasts of an industry-first 64 MP camera with RGBW sensor, which is a magic wand to win the heart of India’s Gen Z.

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The bright night portrait allows the nightlife lovers to take amazing photos and glow into the night. CAMON19 is the best companion to go on a trip as its ultra-sensitive camera keeps user in the spotlight by clicking pictures which are beyond what can be imagined in smartphone cameras.

The 0.98 mm slimmest bezel breaking the industry record makes it easier for users to carry it. Holding the rear shell with 200-million diamonds feels like the entire Milky Way in hands.

India, which is a South Asian country, has a Gen Z population of around 472 million[1] and this major consumer group has a say in everything. They are unique as they are obsessed with beauty, fashion and nightlife and in the meantime, they are also strongly attached to their roots and true selves.

Capturing this shift towards authenticity and original aesthetics, TECNO, a brand, which knows India’s Gen Z best, is all set to launch its latest smartphone CAMON19 in Mid-July. This premium smartphone is a first-of-its-kind blend of fashion, aesthetics and technology that lets its users express their authentic selves perfectly.

Gen Z is keen on expressing their uniqueness without heavy whitening foundations and filters. Personalization and authenticity are their labels and for them, a mobile phone is not just a gadget for immersive surfing but also a tool for self-expression,​​ and this trend is bringing a change.

The masterfully crafted TECNO CAMON19 which is ready to mark its debut and with superior photography, aesthetics and innovation, the smartphone will definitely be a never-seen-before experience for Indian Gen Z.

Southeast and South Asia are embracing an aesthetic change. The natural beauty of the nations are being valued with a realisation that only individuality can resist the singleness of globalized aesthetics.

Originally, these regions are diverse in terms of geography and culture. The neighbouring countries here have had close commercial and cultural exchanges. And these exchanges have led to change in cultural patterns. It can be said that diversification was the original aesthetic of these regions and today, the Gen Z is bringing this back to its roots.

Hashtag: #TECNO

Seeing the Unseen: The Crisis of Unintended Pregnancy

Op-ed in line with the launch of UNFPA’s State of World Population Report 2022. 

Mother and daughter, Liza and Agnes, who live in the small seaside community of St. Bernard in the Philippines, recalled the day Super Typhoon Rai made landfall. When I visited them, they told me that when the typhoon hit, the wind sounded like a thousand horses thundering through the community and ripping houses and families violently apart, destroying thousands of lives, and disrupting access to critical health services.

Liza and Agnes are among the millions of women and girls who find themselves pregnant while in the maelstrom of crises, from natural disasters to pandemics, and conflicts. They are the real victims of these crises. Evidence shows that more than 50 per cent of all maternal deaths and up to 70 percent of gender-based violence occur in situations of humanitarian crisis, such as disaster zones.

This is particularly apparent in Asia and the Pacific, the world’s most disaster-prone region, where women and girls are at high risk and extremely vulnerable when they lose access to information and services on sexual health, including contraception.

This is one of the world’s most devastating crises and it is right in front of our eyes. Yet somehow, it remains unseen. In today’s modern age of space travel, many women and girls still do not have the basic human right to bodily autonomy – the ability to choose whether, when and with whom to become pregnant. In the peak of mankind’s technological evolution, half of all pregnancies are unplanned, and many of them unwanted. How is this possible in the age of modern, effective contraception?

Unintended pregnancies are not just happening in settings of humanitarian disaster. Women and girls in many communities across the Asia Pacific are still curtailed from freely deciding on and spacing pregnancies. For instance, across six South Asian countries, an average of 22.7 per cent of women with three or more children have experienced an unintended pregnancy.

What we don’t tend to realize is that this lack of individual choices cascades into monumental global costs. There are steep consequences associated with unintended pregnancy — costs to an individual’s health, education and future, impact to whole health systems, workforces, and societies. The number of girls who delay or discontinue their education and workforce participation due to unintended pregnancies is vast, with lifetime and intergenerational impacts on earnings and health.

At a granular level, costs on individuals are staggering. There are social, mental, and physical health consequences including recourse to unsafe abortion and increased vulnerability to poverty. The toll of these pregnancies is — and long has been — unseen. Though we can estimate health-care costs and monitor school drop-out rates, these only scratch the surface of the consequences.

Additionally, unintended pregnancy is a driver of child marriage. Cultural beliefs in the region that pride family honor push many young girls into marriage, disrupting their education and their ambition to reach their full potentials.

Over the last 20 years, Asia and the Pacific region have seen impressive improvements in sexual and reproductive health. However, there are still 140 million women in the region with unmet needs for family planning.

Over 60 per cent of unintended pregnancies end in abortion and an estimated 45 per cent of all abortions are unsafe, accounting for 5 to 13 percent of all maternal deaths recorded, according to the UNFPA’s flagship State of World Population 2022 report.

This is also having a major impact on countries’ ability to reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 target date.

The solution to so many of the world’s biggest challenges is right in front of us—the realization of gender equality and the full rights and potential of women and girls. This can be done through listening, investing, building, and advancing efforts from all spectrums to shift society’s priorities by allowing women and girls to achieve their bodily autonomy.

UNFPA, the United Nations sexual health and reproductive agency, calls on policy makers, community leaders and everyone to work collectively to change society’s priorities by expanding choices and resources for women and girls. By finally exercising real, informed choices over their health, bodies, and futures, women and girls can unleash a powerful, reinforcing cycle of gains.

With a united call for action, our collective efforts will bring us closer to our professed shared vision for humanity—a world in which every pregnancy is wanted, and every person enjoys the full realization of their rights and potential.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Laotian Times.

Bjorn Andersson, the author, is the Director of Asia Pacific Regional Office of the United Nations Population Fund, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency.

Laos Sees Trade Deficit of USD 133 Million in June

Laos posted a trade deficit of 133 million US dollars in June as the balance of imports and exports trended downward.

Innovative energy-saving solar greenhouse idea wins Schneider Go Green student competition

  • Team GreenOverMorrow from Morocco wins with a smart energy management solution to set the energy transition of agriculture in motion
  • The winners receive a 10,000-euro cash prize

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 July 2022 – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced Team GreenOverMorrow from Morocco as the winner of Schneider Go Green, an annual competition that invites university students from around the globe to share their ideas for innovations that can help make the world cleaner, more inclusive, and more sustainable.

Spearheaded by Abir Werzgan, Hajar Werzgan and Omrane Derhy, Team GreenOverMorrow was awarded the title in recognition of their automated greenhouse solution: an IoT and AI-enabled, XaaS (Everything-as-a-Service) solution using solar panels alongside grid and crop data to reduce energy losses, save water and cut carbon emissions.

The judging panel, made up of senior executives from Schneider Electric and AVEVA, was particularly impressed by the applicability of the winning solution and the passion shown by the winning team to have a positive impact on farming in their region.

The judges congratulated all the finalists for their outstanding work, insightful presentations and the immense energy they showed. They commented that “Team GreenOverMorrow’s winning solution combines optimized energy management with a subscription service business model and can potentially unlock more sustainable food production, not just in Morocco, but in other parts of the world.”

The winning team, who are students at ENSAM University of Casablanca and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Ben Guerir, will receive a 10,000 euro cash prize. Seven other teams – each representing a different region– made it through to the final round of the competition. All participants received mentorship to help them fine-tune their ideas and pitch to the judges.

With so many challenges now facing the planet – both environmental and social – we all have to help create a positive impact,” said Charise Le, Schneider Electric’s Chief Human Resources Officer. “Change doesn’t always have to be big-bang and top-down. In fact, innovations like these – targeted, grassroots and small-scale, but also bold and impactful – are an important part of the overall solution. It’s our responsibility to help them become a reality.”

First launched in 2011 by Schneider Electric, and now run in collaboration with the industrial software company AVEVA, Schneider Go Green has expanded rapidly over the past decade. In 2022 alone, more than 22,200 students from 200 countries registered for the event, and more than 3,700 submitted innovative ideas that fitted into the competition’s five categories: Access to Energy, Homes of the Future, Global Supply Chain of the Future, Grids of the Future, Decoding the Future.

The full list of finalists can be found here. For more details about the competition, go to gogreen.se.com.

Schneider Electric’s sustainability commitments, including those connected with fostering the next generation, are here, and more about sustainability at AVEVA can be found here.

Hashtag: #SchneiderElectric #SchneiderGoGreen #MeaningfulPurpose #WhatsYourBoldIdea

About Schneider Electric

Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On.

Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency.

We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries.

We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.



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About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software, sparking teams’ ingenuity to drive responsible use of the world’s resources.

Over 20,000 industrial enterprises rely on AVEVA to help them deliver life’s essentials: safe and reliable energy, food, medicines, infrastructure and more. By connecting teams with trusted information and AI-enriched insights, AVEVA helps them engineer smarter, operate better and drive growth and sustainability. AVEVA’s secure industrial cloud platform and applications empower businesses to not only optimize their own enterprises, but also improve collaboration with their extended ecosystem of customers, suppliers and partners.

Named one of the world’s most innovative companies, AVEVA supports customers with open solutions and the expertise of over 6,400 employees, 5,000 partners and 5,700 certified developers around the world. With operations around the globe, AVEVA is headquartered in Cambridge, UK and listed on the London Stock Exchange’s FTSE 100.

Nitin Gupta Appointed as Managing Director and Head of India at Gaw Capital Partners

Singapore – Media OutReach – 6 July 2022 – Real estate private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners today announced the appointment of Mr. Nitin Gupta as Managing Director and Head of India at Gaw Capital Partners. Mr. Gupta will be based in Mumbai, India.

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Nitin will spearhead Gaw Capital Partners’ foray into India market, building a professional team on the ground to capture attractive investment opportunities across real estate spectrum. His exceptional leadership, market relationships and transaction structuring experience for over nearly three decades in India will be invaluable for building a scalable and successful business in India for Gaw Capital Partners.

Prior to joining Gaw Capital Partners, Nitin worked as Managing Director and Head of India – Real Estate with Macquarie Asset Management business. Nitin worked with Macquarie Group for over 14 years in a few roles including Head of India for Macquarie Capital business. During his term with Macquarie Group, Nitin led market leading transactions of more than US$7 billion, and advised global investors on their investments into India. Prior to joining Macquarie Group in 2008, Nitin worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers (Corporate Finance Division) for 10 years and Industrial Development Bank of India (Merchant Banking Division) for over 4 years. Nitin has a strong track record in transaction sourcing, structuring, fundraising, and successful transaction closures of nearly three decades.

Nitin received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Shriram College of Commerce, Delhi University, India, and has professional degrees of Chartered Accountant (Gold Medalist), Cost Accountant and Company Secretary.

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About Gaw Capital Partners

Gaw Capital Partners is a uniquely positioned private equity fund management company focusing on real estate markets in Asia Pacific and other high barrier-to-entry markets globally.

Specializing in adding strategic value to under-utilized real estate through redesign and repositioning, Gaw Capital runs an integrated business model with its own in-house asset management operating platforms in commercial, hospitality, property development, logistics, IDC and education. The firm’s investments span the entire spectrum of real estate sectors, including residential development, offices, retail malls, serviced apartments, hotels, logistics warehouses and IDC projects.

Gaw Capital has raised seven commingled funds targeting the Greater China and APAC regions since 2005. The firm also manages value-add/opportunistic funds in the US, a Pan-Asia Hospitality Fund, a European Hospitality Fund, a Growth Equity Fund and provides services for credit investments and separate account direct investments globally.

Since 2005, Gaw Capital has commanded assets of US$35.2 billion under management as of Q1 2022.