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Mekong River Commission Appoints Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun as New CEO

Dr Anoulak Kittikhoun new CEO of Mekong River Commission
New Mekong River Comission CEO, Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun with outgoing CEO Dr. An Pich Hatda.


The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has appointed Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun of Lao nationality as its new CEO.

At ‘Global Design Reset,’ Business of Design Week 2021 Centres on Moving Forward and Building a Better Post-Pandemic World

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 26 November 2021 – Business of Design Week (BODW) 2021, Asia’s premier annual event on design, innovation and brands since 2002 organised by Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), presents an exciting line-up of key panel sessions drawing on the theme ‘Global Design Reset’, signifying the need for fresh thinking, decisive leadership and collaborative creativity across disciplines as we continue to navigate in a state of flux under the new normal. Over 80 renowned brand leaders, design masters and entrepreneurs from various sectors in Hong Kong, Asia as well as overseas will inform and inspire audiences on how to look beyond the present as the world collectively moves into our post-pandemic future.

Hybrid programme simulcast online and streamed on ViuTV; Last chance to register for free online access

Over 80 speakers from leading innovative companies such as Animoca Brands, Archi-Tectonics, Cathay Pacific Airways, Christie’s, Daikoku Design Institute, Epic Games, Elevate, FILA China, Heatherwick Studio, Herzog & de Meuron, Het Nieuwe Instituut, Jason Bruges Studio, JLL, Lenovo Group, Massive Change Network, MillerKnoll, MPlus Museum Limited, Power Station of Art, Refik Anadol Studio, Six Senses Hotels Resorts & Spa, Snøhetta, Studio Zhu-Pei, Tatler Asia Group, The Coca-Cola Company, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Xiaomi, and many more

 

Following last year’s success, the BODW 2021 Summit on 1 – 4 December will be held as a hybrid programme simulcast online, with selected sessions streamed on ViuTV, social media, and partner locations. The curated programme will explore eight main pillars of topics relevant to our society today, namely Brand Rejuvenation, Connected Health and Wellbeing, Creative Mindset & Innovation Leadership, Culture & the City, Designing an Intelligent Future, Hospitality with Purpose, New Urban Models, and Phygital Reality.


With the UK and ViuTV as strategic partners, BODW 2021: Global Design Reset aims to shine a light on how we can thrive amid crisis, co-create a sustainable future, and make meaningful impact through human-centred design and techology.

 

Among all online livestreamed panel sessions, those slated for live broadcast on ViuTV Channel 96 are:

  • Keynote: How Design Changes the World (1 December, 8:15pm – 8:40pm) – Quality of life and respect for nature are complementary goals. Built projects that convey urban prosperity, sustainability, and human wellbeing can address the growing challenges of urbanisation. Here, world-renowned design guru Bruce Mau (Chief Executive Officer, Massive Change Network and Founder, Bruce Mau Design, US), talks about how designing for nature is synonymous to designing for success, with Dr Joseph Wong (Executive Director, Hong Kong Design Centre, HK) and Darren Chuckry (Chair HK of Marketing Society and Managing Partner of HK Initiative, HK) to moderate.
  • Media Disruptions (1 December, 8:40pm – 9:20pm) – Moderated by Julia Clyne (Head of Media Sales & The Trust, APAC, at Dow Jones, HK), this discussion brings together media heavyweights, James Chambers (Asia Editor & HK Bureau Chief, Monocle, HK), Lofai Lo (Director & General Manager, ViuTV, HK), and Michel Lamunière (Chairman & CEO, Tatler Asia Group, HK), to share insights on creative programming and the future of print, digital, and broadcast media.
  • Future Mobility & Transportation (1 December, 9:20pm – 10:00pm) – With the advent of AI and IoT, we live in a world where seamless connectivity and autonomous navigation are fast becoming a reality. This panel gathers Paul Priestman (Designer & Chairman, PriestmanGoode, UK), Andrew Mead (Head of Architecture, MTR Corporation Limited, HK), and Edward Bell (General Manager of Brand, Insights, and Marketing Communications of Cathay Pacific Airways, HK) to discuss how integrated design and technologies are shaping the future of mobility and the economy, with Annouchka Behrmann (Head of Brand, Edelman Hong Kong and Chairperson, PRHK) to moderate.
  • Making Sustainability Palatable (2 December, 8:00pm – 8:35pm) – With sustainable food systems gaining ground in Asia and across the world, leading restaurateurs are eager to make their mark in this space and help reverse climate change. Peggy Chan (Principal Chef-Consultant of Grassroots Initiatives and Executive Director of Zero Foodprint Asia, HK) and Richard Ekkebus (Director of Culinary Operations and F&B, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, HK) talk about advancing the new normal in hospitality with well-respected food writer and moderator Janice Leung Hayes (Food writer, Producer & Sustainability Advocate, Honestly Green, HK).
  • Keynote: Rewilding Urban Space (2 December, 9:05pm – 9:25pm) – Cities as well as businesses are increasingly aware of dwellers’ desire for access to green spaces. Keynote speaker Thomas Heatherwick CBE (Founder, Heatherwick Studio, UK) discusses future trends in urban models with moderator Prof. Eric Schuldenfrei (Founding Partner, ESKYIU and Head of the Department of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong, HK).
  • Creative Placemaking of the World (2 December, 9:25pm – 10:00pm) – Moderated by Alexandra Seno (Managing Partner, AXS Asia Partners, HK), this panel delves into cultural strategies and initiatives specifically crafted to improve the built environment and create more vibrant and inclusive spaces, together with Robert Greenwood (Partner and Managing Director Asia, Snøhetta, HK) and Zhu Pei (Dean, Professor of Central Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture and Founder of Studio Zhu-Pei, Mainland China).
  • Talking to Refik Anadol: Mastering the Craft of Crypto Creation (3 December, 3:30pm – 4:00pm) – Learn about the emerging trends worth watching in the world of fine art, such as crypto assets and digital art, with Sara Mao (Director of Christie’s Education Asia Pacific, Vice President and  Auctioneer at Christie’s, HK) and Refik Anadol (Media Artist at RAS.Refik Anadol Studio, US) in a discussion moderated by Jehan Chu (Co-founder & Managing Partner, Kenetic, HK).
  • Unlocking Potential in Metaverse (3 December, 8:00pm – 9:00pm) – The line between physical and digital is rapidly blurring. In this panel, Bernt Johannessen (Industry Manager, Epic Games, Sweden), Henri Arslanian (Crypto Leader & Partner, PwC Hong Kong, HK), and Yat Siu (Co-Founder & Chairman, Animoca Brands, HK) discuss the fusion of these two worlds in the metaverse, and how this influences our lived experiences and economic activities, with moderator Darren Chuckry (Chair HK of Marketing Society and Managing Partner of HK Initiative, HK).
  • Carving Out Future WorkSpace and Living (4 December, 8:00pm – 8:55pm) – Offices and built environments are fast adapting to our working habits and redefining the nature of work with a new digital infrastructure. Moderator Dr Edmund Lee (Former Executive Director, Hong Kong Design Centre, HK) explores the future of work and living with Prof. Jeremy Myerson (Director of WORKTECH Academy, UK), Jesper Jos Olsson (Group CEO & Founding Partner, White Peak & Stey, Mainland China), Ryan Anderson (VP of Global Research and Insights, MillerKnoll, US), and Tiffany Lau (Executive Director, APAC Head of Urban Ecosystems, JLL, HK).

Attracting a global audience of over 380,000 to exchange ideas and explore new business opportunities last year, BODW is organised by Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) and co-organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), with Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) as the Lead Sponsor.

 

For registration and programme updates of BODW 2021, please visit the official website at 2021.bodw.com. Registrants can sign up to become a bodw+ member free of charge and enjoy full online access for BODW 2021.

#BusinessofDesignWeek #BODW

JD.ID exclusively sells TECNO’s latest Spark 7

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 26 November 2021 – Recently, Jingdong Indonesia (JD.ID) and TECNO have officially announced a strategic partnership. After JD.ID officially becomes the country dealer of TECNO brand, TECNO’s latest Spark 7 is also available exclusively on JD.ID.

 

https://youtu.be/BSBlm-Rofdg

 

TECNO’s parent company Shenzhen Transsion Holding Co., LTD. dominates the mobile phone market in Africa. TECNO is also the most popular mobile phone brand in Africa, with its Spark 7 hailed as “the best entry-level smartphone”.

 

For TECNO Spark 7, it is mainly positioned in the entry-level smartphone market. Its main focus is on feature phones, mainly sold to Africa and India, bringing more localized products to consumers there.

 

Spark 7 smartphone, whose main specifications include a 6.52-inch HD display, 2.5D curved glass, 6000 mAh battery and 16 million smart camera, is suitable for everyone. And in the design pursuit of better looking, the 2.5D curved glass makes this smartphone look quite full, visually much better than flat glass, but with strong impact resistance.

 

In addition, the exterior features a waterdrop screen (also known as waterdrop full-screen) design scheme, a rectangular camera module housing dual sensors and a LED flash, and comes with a physical fingerprint sensor. In fact, looking at the Chinese smartphone market in 2021, it is obvious that the water drop screen is not the trend. Most smartphone manufacturers familiar to Chinese people, such as Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO and Samsung, now adopt the design scheme of perforated screen.

 

So how is it that the outdated TECNO takes an invincible lead in African sales?

 

In order to deepen the African market, Transsion conducted researches on the characteristics of Africa such as lack of electricity, and mainly promoted the feature of long battery life. It also supports multi-card and multi-standby, which is in line with the habits of consumers in Africa. In addition, Transsion also customized a set of selfie beauty algorithm for African consumers.

 

TECNO’s ambition is evident from its dominant market in Africa to its strategic cooperation with JD.ID. Due to the similarities between the Southeast Asian and African markets, where the consumption level is generally low, TECNO’s test run is expected. TECNO’s high price/performance ratio will most likely give it another edge, with many Southeast Asian consumers willing to pay for Spark 7.

 

#JD.ID

Beehive’s Morilite to Hit the Shelves Soon

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 26 November 2021 – Company NMC Servnex Sdn Bhd will introduce its newly-developed Morilite capsules, an all-natural, herbal supplement that can be taken daily. All new users can take 1-2 capsules daily of Morilite in the morning in the first month to experience a faster effect.

Morilite is suitable for the individuals, young or elderly, who are experiencing forgetfulness or if you require intensive mental efforts, multitasking individuals, stressful jobs, or high school/university students sitting for important examinations.

Morilite contains 100% TianLife™ Cistanche Tubulosa extract. TianLife™ Cistanche Tubulosa extract TLCT-Plus comply with the Good Agricultural Practice Code (GAP) and Organic Farm practice, all of the product can be traced back to the production lot number.

 

“From human nerve cell experiments found that TianLife™ can inhibit the brain nerve cell apoptosis, helps nerve fibers regenerate1), TianLife™ is a factor that promotes nerve regeneration,” Co-Founder of beehive2u.com Richard says.

 

These prestigious Morilite capsules have also been approved by the Chinese Pharmacopoeia Commision, proving that its anti-aging effects have made it a highly coveted prescription, and is recorded in their 2015 edition.

 

“We found the plants that contribute sensational healing nourishment and can help restore our natural balances. If you want to improve your kidney health without taking prescription medication or other supplements, Morilite is both gentle and powerful. ,” Richard says.

 

“Companies usually sell you on limited and short-lived treatment results. They play on your hope and desperation, ultimately breaking your heart and wallet. Morilite is a daily herbal supplement that naturally improves memory, focus, concentration, and overall mental acuity, over time,” according to Richard.

 

Given the overwhelming response from these supportive sales channel partners, Richard foresees Morilite capsules will now be available online and in store.

 

Morilite is the ideal way to optimize brain functionality and maximize energy – without medication or crashing later in the day. This natural supplement has no negative side effects, and as an all-natural product it is safe for use2) by everyone in your family!” Richard stressed.

 

“For now, we will focus on selling Morillte online and in stores. But when the time is right, we may explore the possibility of exporting it to international suppliers around the world,” he elaborated.

 

Richard pointed out Morilite capsules are not meant to completely cure memory loss, but to strengthen the brain power, and TianLife™ has neuron growth factor (NGF)-like activity that can prevent and improve degeneration of nerve cells3).

 

Tianlife®️’s Cistanche Tubulosa extract has 36 patents in 16 countries with 9 SCI publications. It was grown in a 2400 acres certified organic farm and is the world’s biggest Cistanche Tubulosa extract supplier.

 

“They come with scientific expertise, safety, stability and traceability that only Tianlife®️ can provide4). Most of the Cistanche Tubulosa extract on the market is not standardized and may only contain a small percentage of active ingredients,” Richard says.

 

Richard went on to say there are many ways to prepare Cistanche Tubulosa, just like there are numerous cultures that grow ginseng plants. Some types of ginseng can cost tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, while other types only cost a few pennies.

 

“This is why we work with the industry best to produce a superior product,” he adds.

 

Without divulging the details, Richard says the launch of Morilite is only the beginning of something wonderful, as beehive2u.com, which is our e-commerce platform has other exciting and innovative products in the pipeline, which will make the company a prominent player in the health industry.

Reference:                                                     

1) Research on anti-apoptosis mechanism of phenylethanoid glycosides in Cistanche salsa in middle brain neurons. Chinese Pharmacology Communication., 19(4), 50-51, 2002.

2) Safety assessment of the Cistanche tubulosa health food product Memoregain ®: Genotoxicity and 28day repeated dose toxicity test. Food Chem Toxicol.2018 Aug;118:581-588. doi: 10.1016/j.fct.2018.06.012. Epub 2018 Jun 7.

3) Influence of Cistanche on the amount of monoaminergic neurotransmitters in rat brain. Chinese Herb, 24(8), 417-419, 1993.

4) Research & Development Center, Sinphar Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Sinphar Group, Taiwan, Republic of China

About NMC Servnex Sdn Bhd.

Using our e-commerce platform, beehive2u.com, we are committed to introducing unique, high quality, and effective health supplement products that can help you combat challenging health issues and improve quality of life.

NMC Groups serves our community, families and homes around the world with innovative health products that can help everyone in the family achieve maximum wellness!

We assure that ingredients in our products are of the highest quality and have been approved by various stringent quality control agencies. Our innovative products have been granted patents that are recognized worldwide.

As our logo indicates, we are here to serve the community and are committed to delivering good health to our beloved family and community.

About the History of Cistanche Tubulosa

The Cistanche Tubulosa is a parasitic flower native to the Taklimakan Desert region of the Xinjiang-Uyghur autonomous region of China.

The flower survives by stealing water and nutrients from its host plant.

Cistanche Tubulosa, the “ginseng of the desert” in Chinese medicine, contains many qualities that enhance whole-body health. It has been found to protect against neurodegenerative disorders and provide needed antioxidants.

A Chinese physician in the 10th century had many natural formulas designed to regulate health. Of these, 80% contained cistanche tubulosa.

The ancient healers and herbalists likely found these herbs unusual in appearance, and so sought them out due to their natural medicinal properties. It was used the same way as ginseng in areas where ginseng could not be found.

#Beehive2u

Ending Violence Against Women and Girls is Possible… I am hopeful!

Ending Violence Against Women
Opening of Women's Protection Shelter in Savannakhet in December 2020. Deputy Minister of ICT, Savannakhet Vice Governor, LWU Vice President, UK Ambassador to Lao PDR, UNFPA Representative Lao PDR and President of Savannakhet LWU.

The following is an opinion piece by Mariam A. Khan, Country Representative UNFPA, Laos.

Laos Confirms New Daily Record with 1,510 Cases of Covid-19

Vientiane Covid Update


Laos has recorded a new daily record number of Covid-19 cases, confirming 1,510 new cases across the country today.

Authorities in Vientiane Issue Statement on Eviction of 36 Families

Eviction of 36 families in Phonsinuan Village, Vientiane Capital
Eviction of 36 families in Phonsinuan Village, Vientiane Capital following a court order.

Authorities in Vientiane Capital have issued a statement regarding a land dispute in Sisattanak District involving the eviction of 36 families.

Woodfibre LNG awards EPFC contract to McDermott

Collaboration to design and build the lowest-emission LNG facility in the world

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 November 2021 – Woodfibre LNG has signed an Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction (EPFC) contract with McDermott International. The EPFC contract is an important step in advancing detailed engineering and construction scheduling work in advance of Woodfibre LNG issuing a notice to proceed.

 

Responsibly produced natural gas is a necessary part of making a successful global transition from heavy-emitting fuels to renewables. By harnessing the low-carbon gas resources of British Columbia’s Montney region to replace coal-fired energy sources in Asia, Woodfibre LNG will reduce global emissions by 3.5 million tonnes CO2e per annum, equivalent to removing 5 per cent of B.C.’s annual emissions from the atmosphere each year. McDermott and Woodfibre’s collaboration on front-end engineering and facility design, relative to typical LNG facilities, will result in an ~86 per cent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions per tonne of LNG produced.

 

Woodfibre LNG, a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation (Canada) Limited which is a member of the Singapore-headquartered RGE group of resources-based companies founded by Sukanto Tanoto, will be the cleanest liquefied natural gas export facility on earth, achieved through the adoption of a low-emission philosophy across every element of engineering and design. The facility will use hydroelectricity for the main liquefaction process, and includes state of the art technology that enables liquefaction machinery to restart without flaring, a recycling system for “boil-off” gas, and additional transformers, switchgear and transmission lines. Altogether, this results in the most groundbreaking technical achievement in the world of LNG, and sets a new standard for efficient plant design. This next-generation LNG production is in high demand. Woodfibre LNG has two offtake agreements signed with BP, meaning over 70 per cent of Woodfibre’s annual throughput has already been sold.

 

McDermott’s industry-leading NetZero Modular LNG strategy has been fully utilized during the development of this advanced onshore gas processing and liquefaction facility with floating storage near Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. The strategy provides multiple pathways through design, execution and construction to reduce operational and project emissions.

 

“Our contract with McDermott is a positive step forward for this substantial piece of clean energy infrastructure,” said Christine Kennedy, president of Woodfibre LNG. “Together, we will be building the lowest-emission, most sustainable and innovative LNG export facility in the world. A particular point of pride for us is that the Squamish Nation serves as a full environmental regulator for this project. Serving as a unique example of economic Reconciliation, this is the first arrangement of its type for an LNG facility.”

 

McDermott will manage onshore construction, leveraging Canadian-based contractors and commitments included in Woodfibre LNG’s Impact Benefit Agreements with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). It is estimated that 650 people will be working on the Woodfibre LNG site at peak construction. The EPFC contract commits McDermott to Woodfibre LNG’s hiring priority for qualified Squamish Nation members and local workers first, followed by British Columbians and then Canadians. The joint priority is to create a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that brings benefits to the project’s Indigenous partners and community.

 

“This is another example of how we are applying our unique integrated capabilities to solve challenges and create successes for our customers,” said Samik Mukherjee, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of McDermott. “This award is a tremendous opportunity to further demonstrate how our LNG and modularization expertise enables a new generation of sustainable energy solutions.”

 

In addition to the EPFC work, McDermott will also be responsible for commissioning and start-up services Pre-installation work for the project is planned for early 2022 and will gradually ramp up to September 2023, when major construction is targeted to begin. Major works will continue through to substantial completion, expected in Q3 2027.

About Woodfibre

The Woodfibre LNG project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia (located midway between Vancouver and Whistler). The project is gearing up to start pre-construction of a single train, liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site. The facility will have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and produce approximately 2.1 million tonnes per year of LNG using 100 per cent renewable hydroelectric technology. Once operational, the facility will produce and export the cleanest, most technologically advanced LNG in the world. Woodfibre LNG is also the only industrial project in Canada, and possibly in the world, to have received an environmental approval from an Indigenous people in the absence of a treaty. Woodfibre LNG Limited is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver, and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation (Canada) Limited.

About McDermott

McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach engineered to responsibly harness and transform global energy resources into the products the world needs. From concept to commissioning, McDermott’s innovative expertise and capabilities advance the next generation of global energy infrastructure—empowering a brighter, more sustainable future for us all. Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott’s locally-focused and globally-integrated resources include more than 30,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world. To learn more, visit www.mcdermott.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

McDermott cautions that statements in this communication which are forward-looking, and provide other than historical information, involve risks, contingencies and uncertainties that may impact McDermott’s actual results of operations. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements about the expected scope, execution and timing associated with the project discussed in this press release. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that those expectations will prove to have been correct. Those statements are made by using various underlying assumptions and are subject to numerous risks, contingencies and uncertainties, including, among others: adverse changes in the markets in which we operate or credit or capital markets; our inability to successfully execute on contracts in backlog; changes in project design or schedules; the availability of qualified personnel; changes in the terms, scope or timing of contracts, contract cancellations, change orders and other modifications and actions by our customers and other business counterparties; changes in industry norms; actions by lenders and other creditors of McDermott and adverse outcomes in legal or other dispute resolution proceedings. If one or more of these risks materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expected. This communication reflects management’s views as of the date hereof. Except to the extent required by applicable law, McDermott undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement.

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