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HONMA Golf Announces Robust FY2021/22 Interim Results for the Six Months ending Sep 30, 2021

  • Half year sales of JPY 11,872 million, up 31.1% and 12.1% versus same period of FY2020 and FY2019 respectively
  • EBITDA increased by 4.6 times to JPY 2,635 million as compared to same period last year
  • Interim dividend of JPY 1.5 per share

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 26 November 2021 – HONMA Golf Limited (“HONMA” or the “Group”; together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; HKEx stock code: 6858), one of the most prestigious and iconic brands in the golf industry, is pleased to announce its consolidated results for the six months ended 30 September 2021 (the “Period”).

 

Record sales growth driving visible improvements in all financial metrics

During the Period, the Group delivered robust growth across most of its markets and product categories, resulting in positive and visible improvements in key financial metrics.

 

Net sales were JPY 11,872.0 million (equivalent to USD106.8 million) during the Period, representing a significant increase of 31.1% and 12.1% as compared with the same period of FY2020 and FY2019 respectively, marking a full recovery from the negative impact of Covid-19.

 

Geographically, Japan and China led the way in terms of growth and rose by 105.9% and 54.0% respectively, while North America, Europe and Rest of the World[1] followed the way with double digit growths.

 

All product categories showed double if not triple-digit growth across the board, where apparel grew by 151.3% and golf clubs by 23.9% compared to the same period last year. The Group also made continued inroads into performance club and non-club product categories thanks to steadfast execution of growth strategies by our global teams.

 

During the Period, the Group’s gross profit margin climbed up by 4.1 percentage points to 55.3%, despite strong supply chain headwinds.

 

Profit before tax was JPY 1,746.5 million (equivalent to USD15.7 million), up from a loss of JPY 431.4 million for the same period last year. Operating cash flow remained strong, expanding by 43.7% to JPY 3,702.4 million (equivalent to USD33.3 million) in the Period.

 

The Board proposed an interim dividend of JPY 1.5 per share, amounting to a total of JPY 908.5 million for the six months ended 30 September 2021, representing 67.3% of the Group’s distributable profits for the Period.

 

Most markets demonstrated vigorous growth at full throttle

Geographically, Japan demonstrated the greatest growth, pushing up sales by 105.9% to JPY 3,821.6 million (equivalent to USD 34.4 million), on the back of a complete sales recovery in all channels and product categories. Another home market, China, continued to deliver solid performance, presenting a year-on-year sales growth of 54.0% to JPY 3624.7 million (equivalent to USD 32.6 million), driven by continued expansion of the Group’s retail footprint and optimization of its product lineup.

 

Similarly, sales from North America, Europe and Rest of the World also increased significantly by 40.7%, 29.2% and 30.0% respectively. Following a gradual easing of government-imposed social distancing rules, HONMA resumed distribution network expansion in North America and Europe and added 100 and 37 net points of sales (“POS”) respectively, in response to growing increase in golf participation in these markets and enhanced brand awareness.

 

South Korea fell however, below same period last year with sales declining by 31.0% to JPY 2,149.8 million (equivalent to USD 19.3 million), due to unexpected component shortfall. Up to the reporting date, such constraints have been substantially relieved and shipments are expected to resume from December 2021.

 

All product categories recorded double if not triple digit growth

Thanks to continued product development efforts and continued market penetration, the Group achieved outstanding sales growth across all product categories. The Group now offers a complete golf lifestyle experience through its extensive range of HONMA-branded golf clubs, golf balls, apparel and other accessories.

 

HONMA continued to focus on club products that best represent traditional Japanese craftsmanship and innovative technology to tailor to players in the super-premium and premium-performance segments. In January 2021, HONMA launched its second performance enhancement club set, the GS series, targeting avid golfers of 8-20 handicaps. With deeper penetration into the performance club segment, sales from golf clubs, which account for 73.4% of the Group’s total sales, increased by 23.9% to JPY 8,719.4 million (equivalent to USD 78.5 million) as compared to the same period last year, reaffirming HONMA’s strong brand equity and its continuous ability to withstand economic challenges since it started in the golf business back in 1959.

 

Beyond clubs, HONMA has been continuously nurturing its non-club business in Asia home markets as an important pillar of its growth strategies.

 

Sales of apparel increased by 151.3% to JPY 1,259.3 million  (equivalent to USD 11.3 million) during the Period, accounting for 10.6% of total sales, thanks to continued investment in product development, optimization of merchandise planning and improved retail operations. With this, apparel overtook balls and accessories to become the second largest product category of HONMA, the first time since its re-launch in Spring 2019.

 

Revenue from golf balls grew steadily by 24.3% to JPY 1,153.7 million (equivalent to USD 10.4 million) during this period hence delivering a CAGR of 41.1% over the last six years. The Group further utilized its leading R&D capabilities and launched ball products pivoting a pyramid product strategy while continuously gaining mind and market share.

 

Extended retail presence with increased same-store-sales (“SSS”) and surging e-commerce sales

During the Period, the Group further expanded HONMA’s retail presence through location optimization, elevated visual design and merchandising display to provide better consumer experiences.

 

HONMA operates the largest number of self-operated stores among major golf companies, providing consumers with a 360-degree experience of the HONMA brand and its products. During the Period, the number of HONMA’s self-operated stores dropped slightly by 3 to 77, while sales grew by 34.6% to JPY 3,516.1 million , demonstrating visible SSS growth.

 

Sales from third-party retailers and wholesalers increased by 29.7% to JPY 8,355.9 million (equivalent to USD 75.2 million) for the Period as retail operation stablized after Covid-19. In particular, sales to the Group’s retail partners in Japan grew by 265.3% as most retailers recovered from extended and lingering business closure during the pandemic. Total POS in all markets increased by 182 to 4,117 by the end of the Period.

 

It is worth noting that sales from the Group’s e-commerce channels jumped by 99% during the Period. The Group currently operates e-commerce channels in China, Japan, South Korea and the US and all these markets reported record sales results during the Period, led by sales growth from China of 114.9%. During the most recent 2021 ‘Double 11’ e-commerce campaign in China, total GMV from HONMA’s Tmall and JD flagship stores more than doubled compared with the same period last year. Such robust growth was fuelled by accelerated digital marketing efforts, in particular content marketing and full-channel approach, executed by dedicated e-commerce teams. The Group has seen continued momentum in e-commerce driven by profound and accelerated change in consumer behaviour and business environment through digital transformation.

 

Re-defining the HONMA brand

The Group made further efforts to improve its global brand positioning and its communication and engagement with existing and potential consumers in the super premium and premium performance segments, with a view to re-define HONMA as a premium, dynamic, modern and global brand through the 360-degree HONMA experience in retail stores, dedicated customer events and topical digital content. HONMA has been proactively engaging with younger internet-savvy golfers by regularly updating its global website and social media platforms.

 

Through continuous efforts in recent years, HONMA has gained strengthened brand awareness and recognition in the global golf community. In September 2021, HONMA was featured by CNN Living Golf in its Tokyo Olympics episode, showcasing HONMA’s more than 60 years of dedication towards premium club development.

 

Business Outlook

With the global easing of Covid-19 related restrictions, the golf industry has seen a speedy recovery and continued increase in participation and purchase interest worldwide. HONMA has observed pent-up demand to play golf, a visible increase in new and returning golfers and an uptick in new orders from both end consumers and retailers. The Group fully expects the golf industry to settle into the new environment.

 

Moving forward, the Group will continue to execute its long-term growth strategy to build a world-leading golf lifestyle business by leveraging HONMA’s brand legacy, expanding its distribution network, innovative technologies and traditional Japanese craftsmanship. In the face of continued uncertainty posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Group will continue to take proactive action to optimize cost, maximize liquidity and protect the health of its employees.

 

The Group will also continue to transform its brand values into customer loyalty, with the exclusive brand experience through its self-operated stores forming the centerpiece of HONMA’s new consumer touchpoints and acting as hubs to generate traffic to HONMA’s extensive shop-in-shops, third-party retailers, golf courses and online e-commerce platforms. The Group will further increase market share in its biggest markets of Japan, South Korea and China by maintaining its leading position in the super-premium segment while making solid inroads into the fast-growing premium-performance segment, and at the same time striving to pivot growth in North America and Europe based on updated products and a direct-to-consumer (DTC) distribution strategy. In terms of products, the Group will continue to nurture complementary non-club product lines to provide customers with a complete golf lifestyle experience, as well as push forward product innovation and development to cater to the latest market trends.

 

Mr. LIU Jianguo, Chairman of the Board, President and Executive Director of HONMA Golf Limited, said, “We have seen a significant ramp-up of interest worldwide in playing golf, purchasing golf products and participating in the industry. Our global HONMA teams have spared no efforts to seize the opportunities and achieved excellent results across all product lines in most of our markets. Although challenges remain, especially with the pandemic continuing to affect mobility and supply chains and with global inflationary pressures, we are positive that our efforts will outpace the headwinds as we forge ahead with our growth strategies.”

 



[1]  “Rest of the World” refers to the markets HONMA operates in, excluding Japan, South Korea, Mainland China and Hong Kong, North America and Europe

About HONMA Golf Limited

HONMA is one of the most prestigious and iconic brands in the golf industry. Founded in 1959, the Group utilizes the latest innovative technologies and traditional Japanese craftsmanship to provide golfers around the world with premium, high-tech and the best performing golf clubs, balls, apparels and accessories. HONMA’s products are sold in approximately 50 countries worldwide, primarily in Asia and across North America, Europe and other regions. The Group was successfully listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on 6 October 2016 (SEHK stock code: 6858). As the only vertically integrated golf Group with in-house design, development and manufacturing capabilities, a strong retail footprint in Asia and a diverse range of golf clubs and golf-related products, HONMA is perfectly positioned to continually grow its business in Asia and beyond, benefitting from the return of golfers in mature golf markets such as the US and Japan and from increased participation in golf’s new and under-penetrated markets such as Korea and China.

#HONMA

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.