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Use of Child Labor May Increase During Covid-19 Outbreak in Laos

Child labor may increase during Covid-19 pandemic (Photo: UNICEF)
Child labor may increase in Laos during the Covid-19 pandemic (Photo: UNICEF)

Authorities are concerned that the use of child labor may increase in Laos during the Covid-19 pandemic as rural families struggle to make ends meet.

Melco announces Asia’s first ever residency show project with superstar headliners Aaron Kwok, Joey Yung and Leon Lai

Three-year undertaking highlights commitment to diversification in Macau through world-class entertainment

 

MACAU SAR – Media OutReach – 8 June 2021 – Melco Resorts & Entertainment announces the launch of Asia’s first series of residency shows featuring an incredible line up of superstar artists including, Mr. Aaron Kwok, Ms. Joey Yung and Mr. Leon Lai (names in no particular order). The three-year residency show project and investment is a major undertaking which highlights Melco’s commitment to diversification in Macau through world-class entertainment.

The residency shows focus on A list musicians and artists. Mr. Aaron Kwok, Ms. Joey Yung and Mr. Leon Lai (names in no particular order) will be performing a collective of 90 shows at Studio City created especially for the occasion from 2021 to 2024. Each artist performance series will be available exclusively at Melco.

Further first-class artists will join this unique line up with their own bespoke shows over the next 12 months. Details of these collaborations will be announced in due course.

Mr. Evan Winkler, President of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, said, “We are thrilled to bring to Macau such an amazing line-up of stars. The region’s biggest names are finally coming to the city to deliver a show experience that will be totally unique. This is a testament to Macau’s ability to drive the best talent. It also demonstrates Melco’s belief in the city’s diversification and its contribution to the Greater Bay Area.”

Mr. Aaron Kwok said, “It’s my pleasure to cooperate with Studio City Macau once more. My performance for the grand opening of Studio City Event Centre in 2015 and large-scale show with electrifying stage effects was hosted here in 2019. Asia’s first-ever residency show project in Macau to be hosted this year will be innovative and striking. My team and I have already designed a brand new multi-intelligent stage with a rundown of classic songs. I look forward to presenting an exhilarating and beautiful dance performance to the audience with the very top on-stage visual effects.”

Ms. Joey Yung further added, “It’s a great honor to be a part of this wonderful line-up. I look forward to creating my most innovative show to date for the audiences.”

Mr. Leon Lai said, “This collaboration will be the first residency in Asia – and I’m looking forward to being joined by audiences from throughout the region for it.”

About Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited

The Company, with its American depositary shares listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (NASDAQ: MLCO), is a developer, owner and operator of integrated resort facilities in Asia and Europe. The Company currently operates Altira Macau (www.altiramacau.com), an integrated resort located at Taipa, Macau and City of Dreams (www.cityofdreamsmacau.com), an integrated resort located in Cotai, Macau. Its business also includes the Mocha Clubs (www.mochaclubs.com), which comprise the largest non-casino based operations of electronic gaming machines in Macau. The Company also majority owns and operates Studio City (www.studiocity-macau.com), a cinematically-themed integrated resort in Cotai, Macau. In the Philippines, a Philippine subsidiary of the Company currently operates and manages City of Dreams Manila (www.cityofdreamsmanila.com), an integrated resort in the Entertainment City complex in Manila. In Europe, the Company is currently developing City of Dreams Mediterranean (www.cityofdreamsmed.com.cy) in the Republic of Cyprus, which is expected to be the largest and premier integrated destination resort in Europe. The Company is currently operating a temporary casino, the first authorized casino in the Republic of Cyprus, and is licensed to operate four satellite casinos (“Cyprus Casinos”). Upon the opening of City of Dreams Mediterranean, the Company will continue to operate the satellite casinos while operation of the temporary casino will cease. For more information about the Company, please visit www.melco-resorts.com.

The Company is strongly supported by its single largest shareholder, Melco International Development Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and is substantially owned and led by Mr. Lawrence Ho, who is the Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

#MelcoResorts&Entertainment

Vientiane Center: No Vaccine No Entry

No vaccine no entry Vientiane Center

Vientiane Center is the latest public venue to declare it will limit entry for members of the population who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19.

No Covid-19 Cases Detected Outside Vientiane Capital

No Covid-19 cases recorded outside Vientiane Capital
Sunset in Xaysomboun (Photo: Jason Rolan)

Laos has confirmed just two cases of Covid-19 today, with both cases recorded in the nation’s capital.

AXA unveils “Know You Can” local hero video series in Hong Kong, 12-year-old youth climate activist to advocate for Go Green

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 8 June 2021 – AXA Hong Kong and Macau (“AXA”) is pleased to announce the launch of the first “Know You Can” local hero video on World Environment Day (5 June 2021) featuring Lance Lau, a Hong Kong-based 12-year-old youth climate activist, to highlight the imminent threat of climate change. It calls out that, just like Lance, with confidence, passion and actions, we can make a positive difference as a community to protect our earth. The video will be promoted through digital, social media channels and AXA website, together with useful green tips for everyone to join hands with AXA and pitch in the “Go Green” movement.

In Lance’s view, big change begins with little things. This echoes AXA’s strong belief in combating climate change. AXA has pledged to join forces with local communities to achieve the global “Net Zero” goal through a series of green actions and community projects across various areas.

Through this kick-off video, AXA hopes to inspire and encourage customers to support “Go Green” in their everyday life including subscribing to the e-services in Emma by AXA and replacing physical policy documents with eStatements / eAdvices.

Andrea Wong, Chief Marketing and Customer Officer of AXA Hong Kong and Macau, said, “Climate change poses a serious threat to our environment and everyone has a role to play to help build a more sustainable future. We are delighted to launch this powerful local hero series as an extension of our global brand campaign to further reinforce our brand promise ‘Know You Can’ and bring to life our Purpose ‘Act for human progress by protecting what matters’. Through such a genuine story of Lance, we hope to inspire people to embrace the future with confidence and combat climate change together. Lance’s video is only the first in our ‘Know You Can’ video series, we will be sharing more stories of local heroes who have demonstrated the power of leveraging confidence to create a better world.”

For more details of this brand campaign, please visit www.axa.com.hk

About AXA Hong Kong and Macau

AXA Hong Kong and Macau is a member of the AXA Group, a leading global insurer with presence in 54 markets and serving 105 million customers worldwide. Our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters.

As one of the most diversified insurers offering integrated solutions across Life, Health and General Insurance, our goal is to be the insurance and holistic wellness partner to the individuals, businesses and community we serve.

At the core of our service commitment is continuous product innovation and customer experience enrichment, which is achieved through actively listening to our customers and leveraging technology and digital transformation.

We embrace our responsibility to be a force for good to create shared value for our community. We are proud to be the first insurer in Hong Kong and Macau to address the important need of mental health through different products and services. For example, the Mind Charger function on our holistic wellness platform “AXA BetterMe”, which is available via our mobile app Emma by AXA, is open to not just our customers, but the community at large. We will continue to foster social progress through our product offerings and community investment to support the sustainable development of Hong Kong and Macau.

THIS PRESS RELEASE IS AVAILABLE ON AXA’S WEBSITE: AXA.COM.HK

IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained herein may be forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, statements that are predictions of or indicate future events, trends, plans or objectives. Undue reliance should not be placed on such statements because, by their nature, they are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and can be affected by other factors that could cause AXA’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Please refer to Part 4 – “Risk factors and risk management” of AXA’s Universal Registration Document for the year ended December 31, 2019, for a description of certain important factors, risks and uncertainties that may affect AXA’s business, and/or results of operations. AXA undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any of these forward-looking statements, whether to reflect new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise, except as part of applicable regulatory or legal obligations.

#AXA

Going Beyond Borders to Connect and and Engage Entrepreneurs Globally through eBizstart 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 8 June 2021eBizstart 2021 co-organised by E3Hubs and Anbiz together with the support from Penang State Government is set to take place from 15th of June 2021 to the 28th of June 2021. The event aims to provide opportunities for entrepreneurs around the world to showcase their business opportunities beyond borders through one single platform. The platform was developed in-house and powered by Boom.my.



This first-of-its-kind global 14 days business virtual event will be running 24/7 for two weeks and aim to bring together 20,000 participants consisting of entrepreneurs, startups, business owners, SMEs, government agencies and academicians. Seamlessly crossing borders across 12 nations, with 500 distinguished exhibitors displaying; 3 major conferences/workshops including a Women Summit producing 150 speakers, 100 trainers; 2 major business pitching sessions putting together 150 entrepreneurs across the region; university technology matching sessions and 5000 business matching sessions, this is the event that will elevate and provide business opportunities to every entrepreneur.

During the two week-long event, eBizStart 2021 will focus on five channels that include Conferences, Workshops, WoBiz, Business Pitching and Activities of which will all be available to participants on one platform. They are extended events on eBizstart, bringing the concept of creating events within an event. Participants will be able to engage, network and even showcase their business to the whole stream. From Conferences to Masterclass Workshops and Business Clinics; interested participants can even take part in a pitching competition. eBizChallenge 2021, jointly organized by E3Hubs and Rescale Lab with the support from Malaysian Global Innovation and Creative Centre (MaGIC) and Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd.

“With eBizStart 2021, we want to help and support all startups, entrepreneurs, SMEs and business owners in the world to rebuild and grow together as an entrepreneur community during this thriving time. This is the main reason behind the creation of eBizstart 2021 as we ourselves as entrepreneurs see the endless potential of connecting worldwide entrepreneurs digitally”, said E3Hubs Co-Founder and eBizstart organiser, Andrew Wong.

“We intend to innovate and transform the usual traditional business events through digitisation and it starts with eBizstart 2021. We currently have 400 exhibitors confirmed across 12 nations from Africa to East Asia and Australia and over 20 sharing sessions by esteemed speakers across various industries. eBizStart’s e-Exhibition booths are FREE to entrepreneurs and participation as delegates and visitors are also FREE. We would like to take this opportunity to encourage more entrepreneurs to join us in this exciting event as it would benefit their businesses during this pandemic” added Andrew.

With one more week remaining, interested entrepreneurs can register themselves for FREE at https://bizstart.com.my/ and claim your entrepreneurial passport to the world now.

About E3Hubs

E3Hubs is an entrepreneur development company, specializing in business incubation and support for entrepreneurs. Our goal is to create 1,000,000 successful entrepreneurs by the year 2030 and to create more than 1000 E3 Entrepreneurs Hubs around the world. We want to bring entrepreneurship to the mainstream, and we are passionate about helping entrepreneurs to succeed in their businesses through our successfully proven business methodology.

For more information about E3Hubs, please go to www.e3hubs.com.

#E3Hubs


About eBizstart

The first BizStart was started in 2011 as DARE BizStart and has galvanized more than 20,000 entrepreneurs over the last decade. In 2021, BizStart becomes eBizStart 2021. 10 years later, we are ready to take on the world. eBizStart aims to bring entrepreneurs together and give them the platform to showcase their businesses and expertise, create business opportunities together, build business networks and learn and acquire knowledge from our expert business trainers. It is a platform where entrepreneurs can empower entrepreneurs; and together, grow our businesses together as entrepreneurs. eBizStart 2021 is the first time BizStart has gone international and after a decade of being a platform for entrepreneurs to excel and build relationships, the dream of creating 1,000,000 successful entrepreneurs by the year 2030 is no longer an impossible dream. eBizStart wants to show the way that “nothing is impossible” if one puts their hearts and souls into what they set out to do.

Together, we can take on the world!

For more information about eBizStart, go to www.bizstart.com.my.

#eBizstart

Going Beyond Borders to Connect and Engage Entrepreneurs Globally through eBizstart 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 8 June 2021eBizstart 2021 co-organised by E3Hubs and Anbiz together with the support from Penang State Government is set to take place from 15th of June 2021 to the 28th of June 2021. The event aims to provide opportunities for entrepreneurs around the world to showcase their business opportunities beyond borders through one single platform. The platform was developed in-house and powered by Boom.my.



This first-of-its-kind global 14 days business virtual event will be running 24/7 for two weeks and aim to bring together 20,000 participants consisting of entrepreneurs, startups, business owners, SMEs, government agencies and academicians. Seamlessly crossing borders across 12 nations, with 500 distinguished exhibitors displaying; 3 major conferences/workshops including a Women Summit producing 150 speakers, 100 trainers; 2 major business pitching sessions putting together 150 entrepreneurs across the region; university technology matching sessions and 5000 business matching sessions, this is the event that will elevate and provide business opportunities to every entrepreneur.

During the two week-long event, eBizStart 2021 will focus on five channels that include Conferences, Workshops, WoBiz, Business Pitching and Activities of which will all be available to participants on one platform. They are extended events on eBizstart, bringing the concept of creating events within an event. Participants will be able to engage, network and even showcase their business to the whole stream. From Conferences to Masterclass Workshops and Business Clinics; interested participants can even take part in a pitching competition. eBizChallenge 2021, jointly organized by E3Hubs and Rescale Lab with the support from Malaysian Global Innovation and Creative Centre (MaGIC) and Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd.

“With eBizStart 2021, we want to help and support all startups, entrepreneurs, SMEs and business owners in the world to rebuild and grow together as an entrepreneur community during this thriving time. This is the main reason behind the creation of eBizstart 2021 as we ourselves as entrepreneurs see the endless potential of connecting worldwide entrepreneurs digitally”, said E3Hubs Co-Founder and eBizstart organiser, Andrew Wong.

“We intend to innovate and transform the usual traditional business events through digitisation and it starts with eBizstart 2021. We currently have 400 exhibitors confirmed across 12 nations from Africa to East Asia and Australia and over 20 sharing sessions by esteemed speakers across various industries. eBizStart’s e-Exhibition booths are FREE to entrepreneurs and participation as delegates and visitors are also FREE. We would like to take this opportunity to encourage more entrepreneurs to join us in this exciting event as it would benefit their businesses during this pandemic” added Andrew.

With one more week remaining, interested entrepreneurs can register themselves for FREE at https://bizstart.com.my/ and claim your entrepreneurial passport to the world now.

About E3Hubs

E3Hubs is an entrepreneur development company, specializing in business incubation and support for entrepreneurs. Our goal is to create 1,000,000 successful entrepreneurs by the year 2030 and to create more than 1000 E3 Entrepreneurs Hubs around the world. We want to bring entrepreneurship to the mainstream, and we are passionate about helping entrepreneurs to succeed in their businesses through our successfully proven business methodology.

For more information about E3Hubs, please go to www.e3hubs.com.

#E3Hubs


About eBizstart

The first BizStart was started in 2011 as DARE BizStart and has galvanized more than 20,000 entrepreneurs over the last decade. In 2021, BizStart becomes eBizStart 2021. 10 years later, we are ready to take on the world. eBizStart aims to bring entrepreneurs together and give them the platform to showcase their businesses and expertise, create business opportunities together, build business networks and learn and acquire knowledge from our expert business trainers. It is a platform where entrepreneurs can empower entrepreneurs; and together, grow our businesses together as entrepreneurs. eBizStart 2021 is the first time BizStart has gone international and after a decade of being a platform for entrepreneurs to excel and build relationships, the dream of creating 1,000,000 successful entrepreneurs by the year 2030 is no longer an impossible dream. eBizStart wants to show the way that “nothing is impossible” if one puts their hearts and souls into what they set out to do.

Together, we can take on the world!

For more information about eBizStart, go to www.bizstart.com.my.

#eBizstart

MJBL Officially Launches MJ Sabai, Agency Banking Services

MARUHAN Japan Bank Lao Co. Ltd (MJBL) officially launched its MJ Sabai agency banking service on Tuesday.