Laos has recorded 2,819 cases of Covid-19 across the country today.
The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 7,010 tests were conducted across the country over the last 24 hours, with 2,819 new cases confirmed.
There were 2,776 cases of community spread and 43 imported cases across the country.
Community Spread by Province:
Vientiane Capital recorded 1,084 cases.
In Luang Prabang Province saw twenty four cases.
In Savannakhet Province, there were three hundred and eighty-eight cases.
In Vientiane Province, there were two hundred and twenty-eight cases.
In Bokeo Province saw seventy-three cases.
Khammouane Province saw one hundred and thirty-nine cases today.
Total Cases:
Laos now has 4,075 active cases of Covid-19, with 652 confirmed deaths, and 161,866 total cases.
Meanwhile, 103 people recovered and were discharged from hospitals around the country yesterday.
Vaccination Rate
First dose vaccinations have now reached 75.72% of the eligible population, while second dose vaccinations have now reached 60.40%.
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 24 March 2022 – Gunung Prisma (GP), one of the key players in the steel industry, had announced its collaboration with Habitat for Humanity Indonesia to address health service problems in Kluwung Hamlet. As the COVID-19 pandemic presses on unrelentingly, and several challenges related to the healthcare system are highlighted, Gunung Prisma (GP) has been at the forefront of initiatives that aim to improve health services in Indonesia.
The collaboration was aimed at supporting the humanitarian organisation Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, and its Posyandu (an integrated service post) construction project. With social contributions that do not just cater to the emerging needs of the communities in terms of infrastructure and building materials, this collaboration was established in a bid to foster a robust healthcare service agenda. Liwa Supriyanti, Director of GP and representative of an asset management firm, currently leads the social efforts to achieve the social mission and vision of the steel industry in Indonesia.
Leading a Health Care Reform
While the number of patients requiring health services surges due to the pandemic, the existing healthcare infrastructure needs to be expanded so that the basic human need to maintain optimal health is met. Focusing on major health problems faced by women and children, this Posyandu, a community-based health facility will increase accessibility to medical care and support every Indonesian in leading productive lives.
“With the construction of the Posyandu, mothers will no longer have to travel 3-4 kilometres from Kluwung Hamlet to the nearest health facility. This, we believe, will encourage mothers to go for regular health checks even when they are not ill and check on the health and development of their toddlers,” expressed Liwa Supriyanti.
Bringing About Necessary Changes
Beyond the expected 110 mothers and children this Posyandu can serve, it will also double as a place for first aid for those who require such services. While the construction of the Posyandu, led by Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, was completed in January this year, the director of GP personally took it upon herself to further help similar causes. The asset firm representative has also donated tilt tables to another foundation in the hopes of aiding medical professionals in conducting various tests and evaluations.
Striving to pave the way for a stronger healthcare system and medical supply chain, such contributions can serve as an example for businesses across Indonesia to spearhead the necessary changes within the local context and ensure equality within the community.
About Gunung Prisma
Gunung Prisma is one of the largest trading companies in Indonesia, collaborating with over 25 suppliers from Asian countries. As the leading steel trading company, Gunung Prisma provides a stream of solutions for global clients including, integrated sourcing, delivery, and financing. For more information, please visit: https://www.gunungprisma.com/
About Liwa Supriyanti Liwa Supriyanti is an entrepreneur and business leader who has years of experience in the Chemical & Steel Trading industry. Working closely with key regional figureheads and global thought leaders, she currently serves as the Director for Gunung Prisma in Indonesia. For more information, please visit: https://liwasupriyanti.com/
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JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 24 March 2022 – itel announced the launch of its brand new flagship smartphones Vision 3 Series. The Vision 3 and Vision 3 Plus will be available in Indonesia on March 28.
This series featured with “Charge faster, Run Further” are considered an important action by itel to further deepen the Southeast Asian market this year.
Vision 3 is the first fast charging smartphone of itel. The innovation of the technology comes from itel’s deep study of the user habits and pain points in the local market and found the demand for “fast charging”. More than 10 years of experience in the mobile communication industry and localization help the Vision 3 debut.
Compared to the previous generation, the charging time is 2 times faster. A 10-minute charge can support 3.5 hours of talk time and support 158 hours of music playback time and 18 hours of video playback time.
The long-lasting battery performance is achieved by AI Power management system. Equipped with powerful battery (Vision 3 – 5000mAh, Vision 3 Plus – 6000mAh), which can ensure a durable experience of entertainment.
The Vision 3 powered by the powerful 64GB ROM+4GB RAM, Octa Core A55 and 1.6GHz processor to bring user a smoothest-ever operating experience and the largest-ever storage capacity of itel smartphones
Aside from features, Vision 3 is also great in appearance. With a stylish design, the collection is available in multiple shades of green, sky blue and deep-sea black. The dual cameras and metallic stripes bring a superior sensory experience. The large size and high-resolution waterdrop display ensure an immersive viewing experience.
There are even some thoughtful practical designs. Face unlocking system and fingerprint recognition make Vision 3 easy for users to work efficiently and keep data safe. The burglar alarm allows users to turn it on anytime and anywhere.
itel is one of the world’s leading smart living brands. In the fourth quarter of 2021, itel ranked first among smartphone and feature phone brands under 100 US dollars globally, according to the IDC Worldwide Mobile Phone Tracker. As the core force of the mobile phone industry in the world’s emerging markets, itel’s sales network has covered more than 70 countries and regions in Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and South Asia. Undoubtedly, itel provides new ideas for Chinese brands to enter the world stage.
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HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 24 March 2022 – As part of the sequence of activities for the second VinFuture Prize season, VinFuture Foundation has officially launched a series of six webinars in six different time zones around the world. This series of events aims to provide information directly to scientists across the globe and attract the most outstanding nominations to promote post-COVID-19 reconstruction and sustainable development.
The webinar series will take place via Zoom from March 23 to April 19, 2022 and will be tailored for distinct geographic regions and time zones, including: US East and West Coasts, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. The webinars will be led by members of the VinFuture Prize Council and Pre-screening Committee and will feature the prize laureates from the first season.
The second VinFuture Prize season, themed “Reshaping and Reviving”, is focused on inventions and scientific initiatives accelerating the world’s reconstruction and sustainable development following the COVID-19 pandemic. Since its official launch on February 16, 2022, the second season has received immense support from the global scientific community, with more than 1,000 organizations and individuals from 81 countries participating as nominators for the prize. To date, the scientific community in Asia has contributed the highest number of nominators with 34% of the total share, followed closely by the Americas with 33%, Europe with 22%, Australia with 6%, and Africa with 5%.
The webinar series aims to provide the latest information directly to scientists worldwide and promote diversity and breadth in all potential areas. Through this series, VinFuture will address inquiries and concerns about the nomination process as well as share practical and inspirational perspectives from members of the Pre-screening Committee, the Prize Council, and especially the first season’s laureates.
VinFuture Prize is an annual international award for breakthrough scientific and technological inventions that have created, or have the potential to create, meaningful changes in people’s lives. Despite being a new award, with the mission of serving humanity and a selection process with high integrity and transparency, VinFuture has already built a strong reputation in the global scientific community.
In the first season, VinFuture received nearly 1,200 nomination submissions from six continents around the world just four months after officially launching the nomination portal. VinFuture’s nominators include institutes of higher education such as Harvard University, Cambridge University, Oxford University, and University of Tokyo, and prestigious organizations such as the National Institutes of Health of the United States, The Max Planck Society of Germany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and more.
The laureates of the first VinFuture Prize season are truly outstanding scientists that have been honored worldwide for their scientific achievements for humanity. The Grand Prize, with a value of US$3 million, was awarded to three prominent scientists: Dr. Katalin Karikó, Prof. Drew Weissman (USA) and Prof. Pieter Cullis (Canada) for the development of mRNA technology, paving the way for the production of effective vaccines to help prevent COVID-19 outbreaks, as well as potential vaccines for HIV, cancer, autoimmune and genetic diseases, helping to protect the future health of millions of people in the world.
(9:30 pm in Rio de Janeiro, 9:30 am March 24th in Tokyo)
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About the VinFuture Foundation
The VinFuture Foundation, established on December 20th, 2020, on the occasion of International Human Solidarity Day, is an independent, not-for-profit foundation established by billionaire Mr. Phạm Nhật Vượng, and his wife, Madam Phạm Thu Hương.
The vision and mission of the Foundation is to create positive changes in the lives of millions of people in the world. The core activity of the Foundation is awarding the annual VinFuture Prizes to breakthrough scientific research and technological innovations that have already contributed or have the potential to contribute to the betterment of life for people.
The VinFuture Prize consists of four prize categories, of which the Grand Prize – with a value of US$3 million – is one of the largest annual global prizes, and three additional Special Prizes, worth US$500,000 each, are dedicated to Female Innovator(s), Innovator(s) from Developing Country(ies), and Innovator(s) with Outstanding Achievements in Emerging Fields.
In addition, the Foundation also conducts many activities to realize its mission, such as funding research, collaborating in academic development, and promoting STEM education.
2021 VinFuture Prize Laureates
The Grand Prize: Dr. Katalin Karikó, Prof. Drew Weissman (USA) and Prof. Pieter Cullis (Canada) with their breakthrough research on mRNA technology for vaccines.
Special Prize for “Innovators with Outstanding Achievements in Emerging Fields”: Professor Omar Yaghi (USA) with his work on discovering metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)
Special Prize for “Female Innovators”: Professor Zhenan Bao (USA) with her work on developing flexible electronics with the sensing properties of human skin.
Special Prize for “Innovators from Developing Countries”: Prof. Salim S. Abdool Karim and Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim (South Africa), for their Research on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis with Antibiotics virus
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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 24 March 2022 – ShangHai Business Media company of SBS Group, SEATech Ventures Corp. (OTCMKTS: SEAV) and Greenpro Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: GRNQ) has formally reached an agreement to launch “TheNext SEA Unicorn 2022” to discover and build the next ASEAN Unicorn enterprise on an international level.
“TheNext SEA Unicorn 2022” campaign will be jointly sponsored by SEATech Ventures Corp and GreenPro Capital Corp. This exclusive collaboration invited Dr. C.K. Lee, Founder, CEO & President of GreenPro Capital Corp, Mr. CS Chin, CEO of SEATech Ventures Corp, MR. Cheah Kok Hoong, Executive Chairman of SteerQuest Sdn. Bhd. and Dato’ Ng Wan Peng, President of Big Bad Wolf to serve as the mentors and panel judges for this campaign.
“The Next SEA Unicorn 2022” campaign will run for four months, commencing with 100 participants in the preliminary round in February 2022 and culminating with the top 10 Finalists in July 2022. The ultimate goal of this event is to breakthrough Malaysia’s perception of unicorn startups in the Malaysian market. The Top-10 finalists will then be led by a panel of expert mentors as they battle for the championship title, which will eventually have the opportunity and great exposure to foreign capitalist and international capital markets.
In addition, “The Next SEA Unicorn 2022” will organize two campaign briefing sessions at The Gardens Hotel in Kuala Lumpur on April 1st and April 15th, 2022, respectively. The Founder, CEO, and President of GreenPro Capital Corp, DR. CK Lee, has been invited as the keynote speaker to provide his valuable insights into the industry. The seminar will focus on redefining the standards of Unicorn startups and analyzing its key components. Besides this, the seminar will also speak on integrating into international capital markets by mastering the art of acquiring investors from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. For further information about these seminars, please visit the official website www.thenextofficial.com or contact +6018 292 5923 (Mr. Martin Lim).
The registration for The Next SEA Unicorn 2022 will open on 21 March 2022! Please register on the official website www.thenextofficial.com or send an email to info@thenextofficial.com. If you have any questions, please contact Martin at 018-292 5923 for further details.
About TheNext
TheNext is a platform purposefully designed to develop & incubate professionals such as Unicorn start-ups, key leaders, content creators and, etc.
Being the pioneer of the first online celebrity selection project, “TheNext Influencer Search 2018” was participated by more than 400 people throughout Malaysia. The overwhelming response of this event gave birth to six notable Malaysian influencers in a short period of 60 days.
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About SBS Group
Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, SBS started with humble beginnings and eventually evolved to be the leading provider of communication services in Southeast Asia. SBS offers a full range of marketing solutions to brands and businesses, allowing them to engage directly with targeted customers via various media channels and platforms. In 2018, the SBS group successfully acquired the first and oldest Chinese business magazine, “Shanghai” in Malaysia which became the start of their transformation from a traditional business media into the most influential business digital platform in Malaysia.
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About SEATech Ventures Corp
Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, SEATech Ventures Corp. (OTC PINK:SEAV) (a Nevada corporation) aspires to nurture and incubate emerging growth technology companies in South East Asia that aim to become tomorrow’s Asia unicorns. SEATech is an incubation platform that aims to pool talents that are equipped with technical, market developmental, and financial expertise. SEATech Ventures Corp is well-positioned to be recognized as an influential Asian Corporate Venture Capital firm in transforming, securitizing, capitalizing, and internationalizing Asia technology companies. We position ourselves in providing mentoring and consultancy on growth strategies through business integration and aid in providing funding strategy which includes equity crowdfunding, private placement, and going public. With vast experiences in business and ventures, our key management team possesses the business acumen and has access to a network of managing partners across Asia who are committed to introducing high-quality deal flows to us. For further information regarding the company, please visit http://www.seatech-ventures.com.
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About Greenpro Capital Corp.
Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur and a Nevada corporation, Greenpro Capital Corp. (Nasdaq: GRNQ), is a business incubator with strategic offices across Asia. With a diversified business portfolio comprising of finance, technology, banking, CryptoSX for STOs, health, wellness, and fine art as well as 30 years of experience in various industries, Greenpro has been assisting and supporting businesses and High-Net-Worth-Individuals to capitalize and securitize their value on a global scale. This is done through the provision of cross-border business solutions, spinoffs on major stock exchanges, and accounting outsourcing services to small and medium-sized businesses located in Asia. The comprehensive range of cross-border business services includes but is not limited to, trust and wealth management, listing advisory services, transaction services, cross-border business solutions, record management services, accounting outsourcing services, and tax advisory services. Greenpro also operates venture capital businesses, including business development for start-ups and high-growth companies.
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 March 2022 – Hang Lung Properties Limited (Stock Code: 00101) (“the Company” or “Hang Lung”), has announced a further disbursal of funds from the “Hang Lung COVID-19 Relief Fund 2.0” for a partnership with Playright Children’s Play Association (Playright) to donate 1,500 playpacks to child patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in hospitals. In addition, the Company is arranging two-month-long online interactive play sessions with Playright for 2,000 underprivileged children, to relieve anxiety and fear with attention to physical and mental wellbeing.
Hang Lung is holding more than 60 online sessions of “Let’s Stay Home Play Together”, benefiting as many as 2,000 underprivileged children
Mr. Weber Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Hang Lung Properties, said, “The suspension of classes and social distancing measures in force have deprived children of much needed and essential interactive learning, social activities, and play time, in particular COVID-confirmed child patients or those under home quarantine. It is sincerely hoped that the ‘Hang Lung COVID-19 Relief Fund 2.0’ will give emotional support to these affected children, while alleviating the stress faced by their parents or carers.”
Each playpack consists of items such as toys, 3D puzzles, game worksheets, drawing sets and so on, which are suitable for children of all ages, and they will be given to child patients under quarantine for COVID-19 treatment at the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, the HA Community Treatment Facility at AsiaWorld-Expo, as well as the Paediatric and Adolescent wards under the Hospital Authority. In addition, with concern for the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children confined to their homes, Hang Lung has organized more than 60 sessions of “Let’s Stay Home Play Together” alongside Playright for 2,000 underprivileged children. With this two-month program, beneficiaries will be able to play and interact online with professional playworkers, which will in turn promote positive emotions. Meanwhile, with the wellness of staff’s children as a priority, Hang Lung is planning an online activity titled “Fun Games At Home”, in connection with the social enterprise PlayScope, an affiliate of Playright, with the aim of providing support to its dutiful working staff.
Ms. Pony Kong, the Head of Hospital Play of Playright, said, “Playing is a key element for children to grow and learn. It helps calm children down and is a process that can be completely led and controlled by themselves. We are grateful for Hang Lung’s generous support so that hospitalized kids are able to play with the playpacks and hence reduce their desolate feeling during treatment in isolation; and through the sharing of creative play ideas online, underprivileged children and even their carers will also have the chance to put aside their worries and relax, thus promoting physical and mental health.”
In February 2022, Hang Lung announced a donation of HK$ 10 million to endow the “Hang Lung COVID-19 Relief Fund 2.0” to fully support pandemic countermeasures in Hong Kong. The first two stages of measures saw the setting aside of HK$ 6 million to finance the operation of “mobile cabin hospitals” and the provision of over 8,000 packs of health protection items and daily necessities to frontline workers in pandemic relief-related community services, low-income families with children, and lone elderly. The Company has also donated over 30,000 sets of rapid antigen test kits to the Hong Kong Children’s Hospital in support of the children undergoing treatment there, and their carers.
About Hang Lung Properties
Hang Lung Properties Limited (stock code: 00101) creates compelling spaces that enrich lives. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Hang Lung Properties develops and manages a diversified portfolio of world-class properties in Hong Kong and the nine Mainland cities of Shanghai, Shenyang, Jinan, Wuxi, Tianjin, Dalian, Kunming, Wuhan and Hangzhou. With its luxury positioning under the “66” brand, the company’s Mainland portfolio has established its leading position as the “Pulse of the City”. Hang Lung Properties is recognized for leading the way in enhanced sustainability initiatives in real estate as it pursues sustainable growth by connecting customers and communities.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 March 2022 – Homegrown beauty and supplements startup Dr Ora has announced the launch of their new Lactolean probiotic to join its current line of natural supplements. The all-new Dr Ora Lactolean is a weight management kit that will help burn fat, reduce bloating, and boost metabolism significantly.
Dr Ora Lactolean contains live probiotics and prebiotic fiber that work together to maintain the body’s natural flora and digestive balance. Formulated with a proprietary blend of fat burning actives, it is clinically proven to burn visceral fat, improve gut health, and remove toxins from the bowel system. It is also formulated with a patent coating technology that allows the ingredients to avoid erosion by gastric acid and provides better intestinal absorption. As an ingredients-focused brand committed to serving all skin types and body types, Dr Ora’s products continue to be vegan, halal certified, and contain zero preservatives, with only premium ingredients of the highest quality being used.
Similar to its signature Aura White Ultra, a potent and effective supplement for skin whitening and brightening, Dr Ora Lactolean will also come in powdered form for easier absorption by the body. The kit will contain water infused dried fruit packs which are freeze dried at 40°C to preserve natural nutrients and antioxidants. It is made of 100% natural fruit, 0% fat, and no artificial preservatives and flavours. Water infused dried fruit will help to increase water and enzyme intake, promoting healthier and quicker weight loss. Each kit will come with 15 sachets of Lactolean powder and 15 packs of water infused dried fruit.
Since its launch in 2018, Dr Ora has been committed to creating the most efficacious formulas that would deliver results without any fillers or excipients. With the brand new weight management kit, Dr Ora hopes to promote wellness and healthy living to more people and empower them to lose weight healthily and naturally.