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Thailand Suspends Test And Go Travel Scheme

Thailand to reopen in November

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the immediate suspension of the “Test and Go” travel scheme.

Thai Journalist Apologizes to Laos for Criticism of Laos-China Railway

Thai media personality Thanom Onketphon
Thai media personality Thanom Onketphon.


A Thai media personality who made waves recently after criticizing the Laos-China Railway has apologized for his careless comments.

Sunlight Real Estate Investment Trust Celebrating its 15th Listing Anniversary

Building a brighter and sustainable future

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 21 December 2021 – Henderson Sunlight Asset Management Limited (the “Manager“), as manager of Sunlight Real Estate Investment Trust (“Sunlight REIT“), is pleased to announce the 15th listing anniversary of Sunlight REIT today.

The Manager’s staff celebrates the 15th listing anniversary of Sunlight REIT.

Over the past 15 years, Sunlight REIT has established a respectable track record in delivering steady operational performance and impressive long term return to unitholders. Beginning with an IPO price of HK$2.60 per unit, the accumulated total distributions of Sunlight REIT amounts to approximately HK$3.34 per unit, contributing to an around 11% annualized total return since listing.

 

Its defensive qualities are supported by a diversified portfolio, including 11 office and five retail properties in Hong Kong and a competent management team which places a strong emphasis on asset enhancement, capital management and corporate governance.

 

In reaching this new milestone, Mr. Wu Shiu Kee, Keith, Chief Executive Officer of the Manager said, “The success of Sunlight REIT can be attributed to “3D“, namely Diversified Property Portfolio”, Dedication to Sustainability” and Diligent Management Team”. Moving forward, as we remain fully committed to keeping business in motion, we look forward to further collaboration with our stakeholders in bringing our endeavours to the next level.”

 

Mr. Au Siu Kee, Alexander, Chairman of the Manager concluded, “I am proud of the achievements of Sunlight REIT over the past 15 years and it is a great honour for me to lead the development of such sustainable business. With a solid foundation and an agile management team, I believe that Sunlight REIT is well-positioned to create sustainable value for our stakeholders in the years ahead.”

About Sunlight REIT

Sunlight REIT (Stock code: 435) is a real estate investment trust authorized by the Securities and Futures Commission, and constituted by the amended and restated trust deed dated 10 May 2021 (the “Trust Deed“), and has been listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on 21 December 2006. Sunlight REIT offers investors the opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of 11 office and five retail properties in Hong Kong with a total gross rentable area of over 1.2 million sq. ft.. The office properties are primarily located in core business areas, including Wan Chai and Sheung Wan, as well as in decentralized business areas such as Mong Kok and North Point. The key retail properties are situated in regional transportation hubs and new towns including Sheung Shui, Tseung Kwan O and Yuen Long.

About the Manager

The Manager of Sunlight REIT is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Henderson Land Development Company Limited. Its main responsibility is to manage Sunlight REIT and all of its assets in accordance with the Trust Deed in the sole interest of its unitholders.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this press release does not constitute an offer or invitation to sell or the solicitation of an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for units in Sunlight REIT in Hong Kong or any other jurisdiction.

#SunlightREIT

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Laos Reaches Over 100,000 Total Cases of Covid-19

Covid-19 Update Vientiane


Laos has recorded over 100,000 total cases of Covid-19 since the pandemic began, with the death toll now standing at 284.

Jurassic World RUN! Asia Pacific 2021 announces additional countries

  • Registration opens 20th December 2021 at: jurassicworldrun.com
  • Translated press releases in Appendix A 

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 21 December 2021 – Jurassic World fans can get ready for a new adventure with the first-ever Jurassic World virtual run experience in the Asia Pacific region! The Jurassic World RUN! is an immersive experience for participants of all ages featuring dinosaurs from the ground-breaking film franchise Jurassic World. Following the initial launch, CNeX and LIV3LY are excited to announce 5 new countries in Asia Pacific – Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. In the Jurassic World virtual run experience, runners can participate individually, in teams of two, and even as parent-child pairs! Registration is open from 20th December 2021 to 27th February 2022 via the official website (jurassicworldrun.com) or the MOVE by LIV3LY app.

 

The Jurassic World franchise has been entertaining generations of fans around the world with thrilling and awe-inspiring stories and characters for more than 25 years – from films and TV series, to video games and toys, to immersive experiences and rides at Universal Parks & Resorts. In fact, Universal’s newset theme park destination, Universal Beijing Resort, features seven highly themed and immersive lands, including Jurassic World Isla Nublar.

 

The Jurassic World RUN! Asia Pacific 2021 introduces a new layer of entertainment to runners as they complete their distances through a highly themed adventure. The virtual run is supported by the MOVE by LIV3LY app, which allows participants to access the Jurassic World RUN! at their convenience. Through the app, each participant will have a unique immersive experience, enhanced by exciting augmented reality images, in which runners will need to run their best to escape Isla Nublar. As they progress, runners will encounter both their favourite and most feared Jurassic World dinosaurs and unlock successive milestones of assistance that will enable them ultimately to escape Isla Nublar. The thrills and awe of Jurassic World will be brought to life through augmented reality that can be experienced anywhere and anytime; even right in their own neighbourhoods!

 

Runners can clock-in their run times and distances and unlock the successive milestones by using the MOVE by LIV3LY app. They may also use wearables or preferred running trackers by syncing them to the MOVE app [via Apple Health or Google Fit]. Participants can start running from 20th December 2021 to 28th February 2022 to earn their finisher entitlements.

 

There are three distances available, depending on how long runners want their very own Jurassic World adventure to be. The longer the distance, the more adventures participants will have while trying to escape Isla Nublar.

 

The individual category is available at all three distances, challenging the brave contenders who dare face the dinosaurs alone. Individual runners can join the 5km at USD25, 10km at USD35 or complete the challenge of 21km at only USD40. There is also a category for parent and child pairings for 10km at USD55, allowing families to experience the run together. Alternatively, a team of two can complete 21km and meet the larger-than-life dinosaurs together for USD60.

 

Finishers for all categories are entitled to an exclusive finisher T-shirt to celebrate their escape from Isla Nublar. Also, all finishers of 10km and 21km will receive their very own finisher medal to celebrate their bravery and commemorate their adventures with Jurassic World RUN! Asia Pacific 2021!

                                                                                    

Jurassic World RUN! Asia Pacific 2021 is organised by CNeX, a M.I.C.E and project management company headquartered in Singapore, and powered by LIV3LY, a social fitness marketplace for mass participation events in Asia Pacific. The virtual run is produced in conjunction with Universal Parks & Resorts.

 

All participants are required to adhere strictly to the laws and regulations of their country of residence to stay safe and well while participating in the Jurassic World RUN!

 

For more details on Jurassic World RUN! Asia Pacific 2021 and registration information, please visit jurassicworldrun.com. More information on registration is available in appendix B.

APPENDIX A

Language

Press Release

Indonesian

https://www.jurassicworldrun.com/ID/press-release.html

Japanese

https://www.jurassicworldrun.com/JP/press-release.html

Korean

https://www.jurassicworldrun.com/KR/press-release.html

Thai

https://www.jurassicworldrun.com/TH/press-release.html

Vietnamese

https://www.jurassicworldrun.com/VN/press-release.html

APPENDIX B

Registration Period: 20th December 2021 – 27th February 2022

Clock-in-Period: 20th December 2021 – 28th February 2022   

Distance

5km

10km

21km

Category

Individual

Individual

Parent & Child 

Individual

Team of 2

Price (IDR)

Rp390,600

Rp546,840

Rp859,320

Rp624,960

Rp937,440

Price (JPY)

¥3,000.00

¥4,200.00

¥6,600.00

¥4,800.00

¥7,200.00

Price (KRW)

31,500.00

44,100.00

69,300.00

50,400.00

75,600.00

Price (THB)

฿975

฿1,364

฿2,144

฿1,559

฿2,339

Price (VND)

640,000₫

896,000₫

1,408,000₫

1,024,000₫

1,536,000₫

Finisher Entitlements

Finisher Shirt

YES

YES

Each receives

a shirt (1 Adult & 1 Child)

YES

Each receives

a shirt

(2 total)

Finisher Medal

NO

YES

Each receives

a medal

(2 total)

YES

Each receives

a medal

(2 total)














About CNeX

Execution and project management centered, CNeX embodies decades of experience deploying some of the largest and most demanding M.I.C.E around the world. A fully owned subsidiary of Cityneon Holdings that is headquartered in Singapore, equipped to develop and deploy thematic experiences, interior design and architecture projects, the team at CNeX continues to stay at the forefront and deliver only the best despite the ever-changing landscape of the M.I.C.E industry.

About LIV3LY Pte Ltd

LIV3LY aims to empower Asia Pacific communities to lead an active lifestyle by connecting our users to brands, health and fitness, and nutrition experts, all in a single platform. LIV3LY strives to break fitness barriers and had developed the region’s first social fitness and e-commerce ecosystem – MOVE by LIV3LY.

A comprehensive app to cater to lifestyle and fitness goals, MOVE brings together a community of everyday athletes to reinvent sports, technology and lifestyle. LIV3LY works together with brands and organisations to deliver smart and seamless virtual sporting experiences that go above and beyond, and produce exclusive merchandise available on the app’s marketplace, making MOVE an app like no other.

About Universal Parks & Resorts

Universal Parks & Resorts, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal, offers guests around the globe today’s most relevant and popular entertainment experiences. With three-time Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg as creative consultant, its theme parks are known for immersive experiences that feature some of the world’s most thrilling and technologically advanced film- and television-based attractions.

Comcast NBCUniversal wholly owns Universal Studios Hollywood, which includes Universal CityWalk Hollywood. It also owns Universal Orlando Resort, a destination resort with three theme parks (Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal’s Volcano Bay – a water theme park), eight on-site resort hotels, and Universal CityWalk Orlando. In addition, Comcast NBCUniversal owns Universal Studios Japan, in Osaka and has a license agreement with Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore and Universal Beijing Resort.

#CNeX

Thousands of Trucks Stranded at Border with China as Luang Namtha Suspends Entry

Freight trucks stuck in Luang Namtha cannot enter China.
Freight trucks stuck in Luang Namtha cannot enter China (Photo: KPL)


Luang Namtha Province has temporarily banned freight trucks from entering the province due to a massive backlog of trucks waiting to cross into China.

Dive Deals Offers Personalised Deals To Shoppers Amidst COVID-19

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 21 December 2021 – As Singapore starts to make a progressive recovery with the lifting of restrictions, Dive Deals has launched online support for users to elevate their shopping experience by receiving personalised deals tailored to their preferences.

The innovative web-based deal discovery platform has been developing its platform’s personalisation engine and features: One example of a personalisation feature would be the “discovery section” on the platform, allowing users to save deals and follow brands, along with building their Dive Deals’ social profile. Users do not need to install an app on their phones and can simply bookmark the website to receive access to promo codes compilations, 1-on-1 offers and daily summaries of the latest promotion deals in Singapore.

Moreover, Dive Deals offers users a comprehensive experience via the curation of deals across various online channels, including websites, apps and social media. The promotions shown depend on the users’ preferences and location, ensuring precise, concise, and relevant information.

Shoppers are not the only ones who can benefit from Dive Deals’ online support. Business owners can also capitalise on Dive Deals’ launch of their retailers’ panel, divedeals.co, where the platform allows them to create a profile and start listing their deals for free.

Creating a profile in divedeals.co allows targeted and holistic advertising for greater reach for businesses. This will enable them to gain higher reach and visibility by tapping into Dive Deals’ highly targeted audience. Should they wish to run advertisements or other partnerships with Dive Deals, there will also be introductory offers for business owners who sign up until January.

Dive Deals continues to find innovative and exciting ways to make deal discovery a smooth and convenient process. For more information on their upcoming development plans, you can access Dive Deals’ broad array of online channels, including telegram, Facebook, Instagram, and their blog. For any queries or partnership information, contact hello@divedeals.sg.

#DiveDeals

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MDIS hosts e-Open Day 2022 in January for students looking for an international higher learning experience

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 21 December 2021 – Singapore’s oldest not-for-profit professional institute for lifelong learning, the Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS), is giving SDG3,000 – 4,000 rebates for international and local students in the upcoming e-Open Day, which will be held online on 15 January 2022. With a well-established history since 1956, MDIS has positioned itself as a higher learning institute with eyes on the international stage and educational programmes that are future-conscious.

 

Virtual Open House

An adaptation to decreased social interaction and diminished travel capabilities, the e-Open Day: Future After O Levels aims to provide an online window for prospective international and local students looking for higher educational opportunities after O levels, as well as broad cultural experiences. Prospective students can explore their future classrooms in Virtual Reality with the 360° Virtual Campus Tour, meet their future lecturers and engage with education consultations LIVE. Up to SDG3,000 – 4,000 education rebates are available on the event day for students who sign up for any one of over ten disciplines offered at MDIS.

 

Higher Education Programmes

In the wake of Covid-19, many private education institutions have endeavoured to meet the challenges of reduced social interaction and lockdowns. With principles related to community, flexibility, and innovation, MDIS has adapted to this new landscape. Covid-19 accelerated a digital transformation in the workforce and the future of society. The MBA, MSc, and online MBA programmes that MDIS offers will equip students with expert knowledge and skill sets that will prepare them for the digitalised world of tomorrow. The Masters Programmes at MDIS are offered in partnerships with universities around the globe to provide students with a global-centric education, which will allow them to build an international network of mentors and peers. MDIS Graduates will be equipped with the right skills to become industry-relevant in a world where jobs will be digitised and digitalised.

 

The metropolitan city of Singapore is known for its educational excellence and safety. With the MDIS campus based in Singapore, international students from India can immerse themselves in the diverse cultures and challenge themselves in a fast-paced environment. International students can enrol in the programme of their choice with a relatively easy enrolment process at MDIS, which also offers scholarships in addition to educational rebates to support international students pursuing higher education opportunities despite their financial challenges. MDIS encapsulates the importance of lifelong learning and dynamism in the education sector with its commitment to nurturing adaptable graduates, especially in a post-Covid-19 world where social dynamics have changed.

 

About MDIS

Founded in 1956, the Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) is Singapore’s oldest not-for-profit professional institute for lifelong learning. MDIS has two main subsidiaries: Management Development Institute of Singapore Pte Ltd which oversees its Singapore academic operations, and MDIS International Pte Ltd which focuses on MDIS’ globalisation strategy.

MDIS offers internationally accredited courses in Business and Management, Engineering, Fashion and Jewellery Design, Health and Nursing, Information Technology, Languages and Education, Life Sciences, Media and Communications, Psychology, Tourism and Hospitality Management, and Safety and Environmental Management. These programmes are offered in collaboration with renowned universities in the United Kingdom and the United States. MDIS has also set a proven track record of preparing students to excel in the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary and Advanced Level), Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and Cambridge International Lower Secondary, through its comprehensive preparatory courses.

#MDIS