Laos has recorded 1,038 cases of Covid-19 across the country today.
President Halimah Yacob and Tanoto Foundation Unveil Dale Chihuly’s Ethereal White Persians Sculpture at Gardens by the Bay

Independent philanthropic organisation Tanoto Foundation founded by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto commissioned the internationally-renowned blown-glass art piece to commemorate the Gardens’ 10th anniversary. The spectacular Ethereal White Persians will be a permanent installation, suspended over the water, atop the Cloud Forest Mountain.

Anderson Tanoto, Member of the Board of Trustees, Tanoto Foundation, said, “We are honoured to have President Halimah Yacob and Minister Desmond Lee with us to unveil the new sculpture. Tanoto Foundation’s work has been driven by our mission to provide equal opportunities to the community, mainly through education, medical research and youth leadership. Similarly, we believe access to internationally-renowned art, such as Dale Chihuly’s Ethereal White Persians, should be for all in Singapore to enjoy. We are thankful to be collaborating with a like-minded partner, Gardens by the Bay, which shares similar values in terms of availing accessibility and fulfilling our roles as social-levelers in Singapore.”
The decision to make Ethereal White Persians a permanent feature was influenced by the overwhelming response to Chihuly’s Glass in Bloom exhibition, which was held in Singapore last year at the Gardens. With this permanent art sculpture at the Cloud Forest, Singaporeans can now experience one of Dale Chihuly’s most famous art pieces anytime.
Anderson added, “At nine feet tall and an assembly of 97 individual glass pieces, the Ethereal White Persians by Dale Chihuly is awe-inspiring. It is also a vision of hope, a testament to human resilience and perseverance. He has stayed true to his pursuit of pushing something as fragile as glass to new forms, creating ambitious and stunning installations in prominent landmarks across the globe. The Persian series is a culmination of a year’s experimentation by Dale Chihuly – it signifies perseverance, the pursuit of excellence, and reflects the positive spirit of constantly pushing boundaries to open new horizons. We hope this art piece can inspire many Singaporeans.”
Leslie Chihuly, President & CEO, Chihuly Studio, said, “Last year, we had the incredible opportunity of mounting Dale’s first major garden exhibition in Asia, at Gardens by the Bay. We are honoured that this installation will remain in the Gardens for all to enjoy, and we are grateful to the Tanoto Foundation for making this possible.”
About The Tanoto Foundation
Tanoto Foundation is an independent philanthropic organisation founded by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto based on the belief that every person should have the opportunity to realise his or her full potential. Tanoto Foundation programmes stem from the belief that quality education accelerates equal opportunity. We harness the transformative strength of education to realise people’s full potential and improve lives. Tanoto Foundation focuses on making an impact in three main areas: improving learning environments, future leaders development, as well as medical research and sciences.
https://www.tanotofoundation.org/en/
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Laos Tourism Ministry Proposes Full Reopening
The Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism has sent a proposal for a full reopening of the country to the Prime Minister of Laos for consideration.
Thai Government Provides 300 Scholarships to Lao Students
The Thai government is to provide scholarships for more than 300 students from Laos to study in Thailand.
Cordlife Puts Its Best Foot Forward By Walking The Extra Mile, Through A Charity Virtual Walkathon As An Extension Of Its 21st Anniversary Celebrations
Taking place from 1 to 21 May 2022, Cordlife will be rallying families to come together to participate in a symbolic and meaningful Virtual Walkathon. In an ode to the spirit of family and togetherness, all proceeds raised through the Virtual Walkathon will support Metta School, whose curriculum offers special education for students aged 7 to 21 with mild intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Cordlife has also pledged a donation that comprises of all the proceeds from the fund-raising initiative.
How to participate
- The charity Virtual Walkathon will take place from 1 to 21 May 2022 and comprises of a 2.1-kilometre walk that can be carried out via their preferred fitness app.
- To verify the completion of the Virtual Walkathon, participants will have to take a screenshot of the distance covered and upload it to their social media profile page.
- All participants will stand a chance to win attractive prizes when they post a photo with the tags @cordlifesg #happybirthday. Participants must ensure that the photo posted is set to “Public” setting to be eligible.
- Participants can register for the Virtual Walkathon at https://www.cordlife.com/sg/csr2022/ from 30 March to 30 April 2022.
- Registration costs $10/person and is limited to the first 500 registrations.
To recognise the efforts of participants and to honour the community’s contributions throughout the years, Cordlife will also be organising a Virtual Birthday Party on 22 May 2022. Highlights of the virtual bash include games and attractive prizes, with a Grand Prize of $2,100 cash to be won, and $210 cash for 21 lucky winners.
Commenting on Cordlife’s aspirations from forging stronger ties with the community through the campaign, Ms Janice Ong, Chief Executive Officer at Cordlife said “Through this Virtual Walkathon, we hope to advocate for greater support for children with special needs. Our practices at Cordlife have always been family-oriented and we feel privileged to be able to make a difference to the community. With this Virtual Walkathon, we also hope to inspire and spread the message of accommodating individual differences of those with special needs or on the autism spectrum while simultaneously fostering a sense of belonging”.
Resonating with these sentiments, Mr Phillip Tan, Chairman of Community Chest echoed “We are heartened that Cordlife Singapore is involving its employees and their families in supporting social causes, and driving a collective effort to care for those in need amongst us. The funds raised through this campaign will support programmes at Metta School to empower students with special needs to achieve their potential, and lead independent and meaningful lives. We thank Cordlife Singapore for their generous support, and we look forward to continuing this partnership to make a positive and lasting impact in the lives of those we serve”.
Building on the theme of Cordlife’s ‘We are Family’ campaign in honour of its 21 years of unrivalled excellence in stem cell banking, innovation and advancements in the consumer healthcare industry, the initiative is aligned with their commitment to act as a responsible business that caters to the interests of the masses.
To support and register for Cordlife’s ‘We are Family’ Charity Virtual Walkathon, visit here.
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Laos Records USD 48 Million Trade Surplus in February
Laos posted a USD 48 million trade surplus in February 2022, with exports totaling USD 519 million and imports totaling USD 471 million.
MRC Mekong Monitoring Stations Will Better Protect Downriver Denizens
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) on Friday unveiled the first water-level monitoring station to be positioned atop the Lower Mekong River Basin.
Anchor Food Professionals Introduces New Forms of Giving and Prosperity with Anchor Butter this Ramadhan
From Baking Demos to Classic Raya Treat Recipes, Celebrate Eid al-Fitr with A Truly Golden Experience
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 4 April 2022 – Joining in the festivities, Anchor Food Professionals welcomes Ramadhan with a meaningful and rewarding campaign that embodies the spirit of togetherness and humility. With the anticipation for a joyous Eid al-Fitr after two long years being unable to celebrate due to the pandemic, Muslims are excitedly preparing for Raya 2022 with gratitude for being able to spend the holidays with loved ones.

Through the ‘Jom Raya, Jom Anchor’ campaign, Anchor Food Professionals has prepared a variety of festive and meaningful activities that deliver an elevated golden butter experience. Anchor Food Professionals invites Malaysians to experience the goodness and quality of Anchor New Zealand Butter in making some of Malaysia’s favourite Raya desserts such as Kuih Semperit or even dishes like butter chicken or prawn.
With its 135 years of dairy expertise, Anchor has provided assistance and supply to more than 10,000 restaurants, home bakers, and cafes across Malaysia and Brunei and will continue to do so by being part of the Raya celebrations this year. Anchor Butter is made from 100% pure New Zealand milk and has a rich, smooth, and creamy taste, making it a necessity for every household this Ramadhan and Hari Raya. Free from additives, preservatives, and colouring, while dishes prepared with Anchor Butter is distinctly flavourful creating mouth-watering experiences, desserts made with it gives out a beautiful golden appearance too.
In the spirit of Ramadhan and Eid al-Fitr, Anchor Food Professionals has prepared exciting community outreach initiatives and support for home bakers, chefs, and SMEs. Kickstarting the trail is the recipe demonstration hosted by Anchor Food Professionals on Facebook Live on 21st April 2022 at 8:30 pm. Viewers will have the opportunity to learn from a professional Anchor chef on how to make Biskut Semperit Lemak Bercheese, the perfect creamy butter cookie to share with loved ones this Eid al-Fitr.
Anchor Food Professionals will also be organizing ‘Jom Baking Bersama Anchor’ Online Class open to the public for the opportunity to learn baking tips and techniques from an industry professional on 16th April 2022 at 11 am. In addition, throughout April, Anchor Food Professionals will be ramping up baking inspirations for Eid al-Fitr by sharing weekly curated Anchor recipes on Facebook and Instagram. From the classics like Kuih Semperit and Biskut Makmur to fusion treats like Kastengel and Brown Butter Cornflake Crunch, Anchor has prepared a variety of recipes catered for the diverse palates.
“We are truly excited about the upcoming festive season; we’ve prepared various initiatives with the hope to inspire and uplift Malaysians through creative recipe ideations and community outreach. The month of Ramadhan and Eid al-Fitr is known for its abundance of blessings, and this is what we hope to share with our loyal customers and partners,” said Jack Tan, Foodservice Director, Fonterra Brands Malaysia.
Further adding to the golden experience, Anchor Food Professionals has an ongoing ‘Jom Raya, Jom Anchor Contest’, from 1 March – 2 May 2022 where participants stand a chance of winning prizes worth up to RM69,000. To join the Jom Raya, Jom Anchor contest, participants can simply upload a receipt with minimum spending of RM30 worth of Anchor products.

Through the ‘Jom Raya, Jom Anchor’ campaign, Anchor aims to inspire culinary experts and SMEs as well as home bakers and aspiring bakers with delicious recipes for a truly golden Raya experience. For more information on Anchor Food Professionals and the campaign, visit the Anchor Food Professionals official website, or follow our social pages www.instagram.com/anchorfp.my and www.facebook.com/AnchorFoodProfessionalsMY.
About Anchor Food Professionals
Anchor Food Professionals foodservice team are true consultants; working behind the scenes to deliver exciting new tastes and products for chefs, bakers, caterers, commercial kitchens, hotels, restaurants, quick service restaurants and cafes. The team helps businesses with all aspects of their operations – from front-of-house presentation, pricing, and promotion, as well as enhancing yield and taste to providing exciting new menu ideas. Anchor Food Professionals uses their deep customer understanding, alongside their dairy expertise and Fonterra’s world-leading research and development capabilities to create high-quality dairy products.
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