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WELLE Kicks Off Full-Scale Digital Transformation Journey with Infor

CHANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach – 16 June 2021 Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced that WELL Environmental Group (WELLE) has selected Infor as its digital transformation partner to help develop an ERP-based information management system leveraging Infor LN in an effort to reduce production and maintenance costs, boost profits and enhance competitiveness.

(left) Becky Xie, Infor Vice President and Managing Director for Greater China and Korea
(right) Li Yao, Vice President of WELLE Environmental Technology Group Limited

Learn more about Infor LN: https://www.infor.com/solutions/erp/ln

Getting a digital jump on the competition, with Infor’s help

In 2020, WELLE laid out a new company strategy, bringing together digital technology and industry development in a bid to achieve strong results in the digitalization of production and enterprise management. As WELLE entered a new phase of growth in 2020, it sought to get an economic and competitive edge by mounting an innovation-driven digital transformation with Infor as its strategic business partner. The company was confident Infor’s robust, purpose-built ERP solution would allow it to:

  • Digitally-connect the entire project lifecycle from marketing and sales, to design and procurement
  • Better manage costs, digitally manage the supply chain, and standardize project management processes from beginning to end
  • Reduce energy consumption, energy costs and carbon emissions

Why Infor?

There is a large number of enterprises engaged in the environmental protection industry in China. However, this market is relatively small and homogenized, and enterprises urgently need to reduce costs and increase efficiency through digital transformation to hone their competitive edge.

Enterprises such as WELE have long been seen as engineering companies by those outside the industry. However, WELLE is working to change its corporate positioning to become a comprehensive technology company that provides products and services. Through this process, WELLE is seeking to better connect its business operations and finances, while optimizing and standardizing its processes, thereby empowering its industry partners and strengthening its capabilities. It wants to leverage digital capacities to set itself apart from the competition, and to help its clients create more value.

WELLE selected Infor as its digital transformation partner due to the latter’s deep industry experience and a proven track record of successful deployments.

“Digitalization is the future of the environmental protection industry, and WELLE’s digital operations management system is currently deployed across more than 50 projects,” said Li Yao, Vice President of WELLE Environmental Technology Group Limited. “We are pleased to have chosen Infor as our partner in our digital journey. Infor not only fully understands the uniqueness of the environmental protection industry, their industry-specific solutions will also help us digitalize our processes and standardize management on a single system with agility and ease.”

Protecting the environment and our future with Infor

Given recent calls from Chinese leadership to ramp up energy conservation and environmental protection efforts, enterprises that specialize in this field such as WELLE are faced with both enormous challenges and opportunities moving forward. With this strategic partnership with Infor, WELLE is looking to promote digital, intelligent solutions spanning ERP, HR, finance, marketing, project management and more, to accelerate the development of a data management system and unify management. This will help WELLE reduce overheads while increasing efficiency, and revolutionize management through digital means with the creation of a digital management platorm, and ultimately enhance value for customers.

“The successful partnership between Infor and WELLE is a reflection of Infor’s deep commitment to vertical markets and environmental responsibility,” said Becky Xie, Infor Vice President and Managing Director for Greater China and Korea. “With China’s carbon-neutral and peak-carbon goals set, the low carbon and environmental protection industries will be playing an imperative role in the country’s green transformation. We are delighted to work with WELLE, a leader in the environmental protection industry, to build an ERP-based enterprise information management system to enhance their competitiveness, while helping China and the world move toward a greener future through technological innovation and Infor’s industry-specific solutions finely-tuned in the cloud.”

Media contact
Phyllis Tan

Infor Asia Pacific
+65 9799 9133

Phyllis.tan@infor.com

About WELLE Environmental Group

Founded in 2003, WELLE Environmental Group officially listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2011. Now with more than 2,000 employees, WELLE is an environmental protection enterprise overseeing projects in municipal, agricultural and rural environmental protection both in China and abroad and occupying a leading position in food and kitchen waste treatment, waste leachate treatment, biogas and bio-methane generation, VOC recovery and other market segments.

About Infor

Infor is a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry. Providing mission-critical enterprise applications to 67,000 customers in more than 175 countries, Infor software is designed to deliver more value and less risk, with more sustainable operational advantages. We empower our 17,000 employees to leverage their deep industry expertise and use data-driven insights to create, learn and adapt quickly to solve emerging business and industry challenges. Infor is committed to providing our customers with modern tools to transform their business and accelerate their own path to innovation. To learn more, please visit www.infor.com.

#Infor

Taiwanese Online Learning Startups Flourish During Pandemic, Make Headway in APAC

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 15 June 2021 – The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a boom in homeschooling. At the same time, it has accelerated the development of online learning platforms around the world. According to the “2020 Asia-Pacific Independent Learning White Paper” published by the online self-learning startup Snapask, COVID-19 has changed the way we learn in many countries. The number of Snapask users has increased exponentially in Asia-Pacific (APAC), especially in Korea (275%) and Japan (173%). According to the “2021 White Paper” published by Taiwan’s biggest online education platform Hahow, in 2020, its number of users increased by 60%, its revenue doubled to reach 270 million NTD, and traffic to its online platforms grew by 150%.

Taiwanese online learning startups Hahow, VoiceTube and Snapask flourish during Pandemic

In mid-May, the number of COVID cases spiked in Taiwan. Concurrently, traffic for Hahow’s enterprise-level courses “Hahow for Business” grew by 200%, while the average time spent on these courses more than doubled. The online English-learning platform VoiceTube reported that the number of web version users grew 75% month-over-month, while the number of new registrations on Snapask grew 35% month-over-month. All this goes to show that education has moved online after schools closed. Students are eagerly looking for learning resources on the internet to educate and improve themselves.

Hahow, VoiceTube, and Snapask are three online learning platforms that are participating in “EduStartup 20+”, a startup accelerator program cocreated by Taiwan’s National Development Council and CommonWealth Parenting, the most influential education brand in the Chinese-speaking world. All three companies are pursuing a proactive market strategy that will expand their presence in the APAC region. For example, Hahow is targeting Chinese-speaking users in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. By developing suitable intellectual property for lecturers, Hahow seeks to optimize its user experience by promoting content overseas and attracting international traffic. By providing educational content for free in smaller packages, VoiceTube has so far been able to secure 300,000 new user registrations in Japan. Beginning this month, VoiceTube will offer paid content in Japan featuring advanced educational functions and courses. As for Snapask, it is mainly focusing on markets in Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia. It will introduce online video courses based on the local curriculums and provide afterschool learning programs for middle-schoolers.

The National Development Council has devoted a lot of effort to helping Taiwanese startups compete on the world stage. Besides introducing Taiwan’s national startup brand “Startup Island Taiwan” and the “Asia Silicon Valley Development Plan”, the current plan to “Accelerate Taiwan’s Education Startups on the World Stage” has provided resources for companies qualified for the “EduStartup 20+” program for two consecutive years. In the future, the National Development Council will continue to help these companies connect with the global market, establish a presence overseas, and broaden the international influence of Taiwan’s startup brands.

Fewer Road Accidents in Laos During May

Laos sees fewer road accidents in May (Photo: Vientiane Rescue 1623)
Vientiane Rescue 1623 assists at the scene of an accident in May.

Laos saw fewer road accidents in May compared to the previous months of this year.

South Africa offers investment opportunities to Asia Pacific investors

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 June 2021 – The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and joint sponsors, Citi and Absa Bank are collaborating to host the annual SA Tomorrow Investor conference, which aims to showcase the country’s array of investment opportunities to investors in the Asia Pacific region, mainly from Hong Kong and Singapore.

“Asia is one of the few regions expected to grow this year, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasting growth of 7.6% in the broader Asia Pacific region, with China alone expected to grow 8.4%. Our deep and liquid capital markets offer attractive opportunities for Asian investors looking to diversify offshore and gain exposure to Africa’s future growth,” said JSE CEO Leila Fourie.

Prospects abound in other sectors such as financial services, technology, renewable energy and transport.

The conference will be held virtually from 17 to 18 June 2021. It will bring together institutional investors, CEOs of large listed companies, bankers, investment advisors, policy makers and financial markets regulators to deliberate on ways to unlock new and existing investment opportunities. The South African delegation will include the President of South Africa, his excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago and Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan.

Investors from the United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates will also participate in the conference.

“With the global disruption to markets caused by COVID-19, investment will be vital to accelerate South Africa’s economic recovery. South Africa’s economic potential and investment opportunities are huge, and our partnership will help ensure that international investors and South African businesses are able to capitalise on trade and investment opportunities, now and in the future. I expect the conference will demonstrate what has been achieved, and establish a platform for what can be done, working in collaboration in the future,” says Citi Country Officer, Peter Taylor.

“We are very excited at the opportunity to be involved with this conference that demonstrates to international investors, that South Africa is open for business. As a leading Pan African financial services institution, we always seek to be involved with platforms that seek to build on the great investment opportunities across our continent, that drive economic growth and jobs,” said Absa CIB CEO, Charles Russon.

#JohannesburgStockExchange

Limitless Technology Launches a New Line of Women’s Supplement, “LYLA”

The Successful Internet Holding Company Is Set to Bring A New View on Women’s Wellness

 

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 15 June 2021 – Recognising how today’s women are putting wellness more on the forefront of their lives, Limitless Technology today announced a trailblazing women’s supplement line called LYLA. With its tagline “Ready for Life”, LYLA aims to deliver a collection of cutting-edge products that centre around health, beauty and overall well-being for modern, go-getter women.

After successful runs of launching e-commerce household names “Flower Chimp” & “CakeRush” in Southeast Asia, Limitless Technology recognises a demand in addressing women’s need in high performing supplements that can complement their busy lifestyles. While many supplement brands out there rely on its ingredients to speak for its key benefits, LYLA targets an issue that women face these days, and develops an exclusive solution to help them counter it.

“While doing customer research for our e-commerce ventures Flower Chimp and Cake Rush, we realised that today’s women customers are now moving into improving their inner beauty, on top of purchasing their outer needs such as skincare and makeup. The rise of supplements focusing on women’s concerns is proof of this, and we’re excited to marry our ecommerce expertise and excellent customer service to launch LYLA,” says Niklas Frassa, COO of Limitless Technology. “We are confident that LYLA will be another well-loved brand in the market, with its unique mix of natural, powerful ingredients that highlights convenience and effectiveness to everyone.

LYLA’s launch product is the immunity-boosting In The Pink, a supplement that features a blend of 22 fruits and vegetables. Priced at RM149, a box of berry-flavoured In The Pink carries 28 convenient sachets that are to be mixed with 100ml warm or cold water for consumption.

In the Pink was chosen to be LYLA’s launch product as it addresses the key concern of today’s women: poor diet that can cause negative effects on one’s health, mind, body and overall well-being. With regular intake, In the Pink aims to deliver these benefits:

  • Supercharged immunity to combat seasonal flu and colds
  • Improved energy levels to fuel a women’s busy day-to-day life
  • A better gut health with its detoxing properties

In the Pink is formulated with 100% vegan ingredients and is now available in Malaysia & Singapore at www.getlyla.com. For more information on the product, please visit its product page at https://www.getlyla.com/collections/our-health-products/products/in-the-pink.

LYLA aims to launch two more products later this year to further solidify its position as a strong contender in the women’s wellness industry. When asked what ‘LYLA’ means, Niklas Frassa commented, “LYLA might just be a name, but behind the name is the embodiment of a community made by women who are always ready to take on any challenge that they face. LYLA hopes to aspire every woman out there to be their best selves, without any limit.”

To further understand LYLA’s philosophy and keep up with its news and updates, visit its official website, www.getlyla.com.

About Limitless Technology:

Limitless Technology is an internet holding company with a track record of launching and scaling e-commerce businesses in Southeast Asia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the company has an outpost in Manila, Philippines and possesses an online presence in five countries.

#LimitlessTechnology

Community Spread Continues in Vientiane as Laos Confirms 15 New Cases of Covid-19

Covid-19 Update

Laos has recorded another 15 cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 2,025

Hong Kong Design Centre Names New Executive Director

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 15 June 2021 – Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) announced today the appointment of Dr Joseph Wong as its new Executive Director, succeeding Dr Edmund Lee with effect from 1 July 2021.

Dr Joseph Wong, new Executive Director of Hong Kong Design Centre effective from 1 July 2021

Dr Joseph Wong is a designer, academic and educator, bringing with him over 20 years of experience in design education to HKDC. He has most recently served as the Vice Principal of Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) and Deputy Academic Director – Design Discipline of the Vocational Training Council (VTC), where he oversaw the strategic and academic development of a diverse portfolio of design programmes and built relationships with local and international partners. His contribution to design education has won him the Berkeley Prize International Fellowship in 2014.

Joseph is a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects, and was elected its Council Member in 2020. He has served on a number of professional and government bodies related to sustainable design and development. Joseph holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of California at Berkeley, a Master of Architecture from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Doctor of Education from the University of Leicester.

Prof. Eric Yim, Chairman of HKDC, said that the Board of Directors was confident that Joseph’s well-developed industry background and experience will steer HKDC’s far-reaching mission to the next level, including fostering new opportunities brought forth by the Greater Bay Area development.

“We believe that Joseph’s vast industry experience, especially in design education and fostering connections with industry and academic partners will be very valuable for HKDC, bringing in fresh knowledge and perspectives as we continue to push forward our mission of establishing Hong Kong as an international design hub,” said Prof. Eric Yim.

Dr Joseph Wong remarked, “I am honoured to be named the new Executive Director of HKDC, as I have long known and been impressed with its wide range of programmes. It is also an exciting time to join the organisation as it prepares to establish a new base in Sham Shui Po over the next few years. I look forward to working with HKDC’s diverse stakeholders in carrying on the design movement, and maximising its mission reach and impact.”

Hong Kong Design Centre expresses its deepest appreciation to Dr Edmund Lee for his excellent stewardship in the past 11 years. Under Edmund’s leadership, HKDC has greatly expanded its portfolio of programmes and strengthened its institutional structure, poising it for further growth. Edmund has also secured policy support from the HKSAR Government, raising awareness of the value of human-centred design thinking among the public service sector as well as the general public.

“As a design advocate, I am grateful for the opportunity to have served the unique public mission of HKDC and advanced the design mission to one increasingly strategic and human-centric for the city, businesses and the community,” said Dr Edmund Lee.

Prof. Eric Yim and the Board of HKDC are thankful to Dr Edmund Lee for his long-term service and significant contributions, and wish him the best in his future endeavours.

About Hong Kong Design Centre

Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) is a non-governmental organisation founded in 2001 as a strategic partner of the HKSAR Government in establishing Hong Kong as an international centre of design excellence in Asia. Our public mission is to promote wider and strategic use of design and design thinking to create business value and improve societal well-being. Learn more about us at www.hkdesigncentre.org

#HongKongDesignCentre #HKDC

Laos to Quarantine Close Contacts of Infected People

Laos to quarantine close contacts of infected people
Dr. Lattanaxay speaks at the daily briefing yesterday.

To break the chain of Covid-19 infections, the Ministry of Health has said it will quarantine anyone who has had contact with an infected person.