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New Riparian MRC Head Anoulak Kittikhoun Takes Office Today

Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun is the new CEO of the Mekong River Commission (MRC).
Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun is the new CEO of the Mekong River Commission (MRC).

Mr. Anoulak Kittikhoun takes office today as the third riparian Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat.

Thailand to Build New Railway Bridge to Laos

Rail freight from Thailand delivered to Laos for the first time across the Friendship Bridge
Rail freight from Thailand delivered to Laos for the first time across the Friendship Bridge in 2019 (Photo: BTL)

The Thai government has ordered the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) design and build a new bridge from Nong Khai Province to Laos in order to connect the country to the Laos-China Railway.

Laos Confirms 602 New Cases of Covid-19, Two Deaths

Covid-19 Update Xayaboury

Laos has recorded 602 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with two new deaths.

Carousell Media Group Launches Connect to Provide an Alternative to Walled Gardens

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 17 January 2022 – Carousell Media Group, the advertising arm of Carousell Group (Carousell, Mudah.my, ChoTot, OneKyat and Ox Street) today launched Connect. Connect is a first-of-its-kind recommerce programmatic buying platform that deploys best-in-class DSP ad-technology, and is powered by the buying, selling and search data signals generated from the Carousell Media Group’s tens of millions of monthly users across Greater Southeast Asia (Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong).

The Connect platform will give advertisers a viable alternative to the closed environments like Google and Facebook, by providing them with full-funnel marketing solutions and enabling them to engage with Carousell Media Group’s audiences on every ad format available across the open internet – video, display, audio and Connected TV. What really sets the Connect offering apart is the integration of first-party and third-party data sets to deliver end-to-end campaigns with actionable and verifiable results.

“We have witnessed unprecedented growth in recommerce over the last 12 months, that’s being propelled by consumer demand for sustainability as well as e-commerce, and it’s quickly becoming an important component of the consumer-brand relationship. However, because inspiration, discovery and purchase can happen anywhere, we launched the Connect platform to allow brands to reach our buyers and sellers both on and off our marketplaces” said JJ Eastwood, Managing Director of Carousell Media Group.

The platform was initially offered to selected advertisers, with Decathlon being a prominent one.

“We partnered with Carousell Media Group for the first time during our 2021 11.11 campaign in Singapore. Using the new advertising offering called Connect, we targeted active lifestyle shoppers and fitness enthusiasts. Through the platform’s strong affinity with the young fitness-focused community, we generated a large number of website traffic which exceeded our initial expectations from the campaign. Moreover, Connect managed to help us scale this tactical campaign and reach more users in what was a competitive period.” said Charles Tan, Search Engine Marketing Lead, Decathlon.

Carousell Group platforms get over 150M+ average monthly searches. As part of 2022’s rollout under Connect, Carousell Media Group will be launching new ad products, such as Carousell Search Ads which will enable advertisers to fully leverage real-time keyword searches. Visit Carousell Media Group for more information. 

About Carousell Media Group

The Carousell Media Group (CMG) is the media arm of the Carousell Group and offers advertising solutions for brands and agencies across all marketplaces – Carousell, Mudah.my, Cho Tot, OneKyat and Ox Street. With tens of millions of users in 8 different markets across Greater Southeast Asia, Carousell Media Group provides scale and reach to advertisers. Visit here for more information.

About Carousell Group


Carousell Group is one of the world’s largest and fastest growing classifieds marketplace platforms across Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Started in August 2012, Carousell Group began in Singapore and now has a leading presence in eight markets under the brands Carousell, Mudah.my, Cho Tot and OneKyat, serving tens of millions of monthly active users. Carousell Group is backed by leading investors including Telenor Group, Rakuten Ventures, Naver and Sequoia Capital India. Visit here for more information.

 

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Lao Football Federation Clarifies Lifetime Bans Handed to Players

Laos Soccer Players Banned for Match-fixing

The Lao Football Federation (LFF) has clarified news regarding a lifetime ban of 45 Lao players for match-fixing.

Phongsavanh Group Backs Smart City Development Project in Vientiane Capital

Artist's impression of the Smart City project in Vientiane, Laos.
Artist's impression of the Smart City project in Vientiane, Laos.

Phongsavanh Group has invested approximately USD 580 million to construct a Smart City development project in the capital of Laos.

New 4K Philips 8500 Series TV Arrives in Malaysia

Giant screen with slim design and cinematic vision and sound

PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 17 January 2022 – The Philips 8500 series of 4K UHD LED Android Displays are now available in Malaysia. This new TV extends the picture beyond the screen and into the room, with Ambilight, and it is also among the many Philips displays that now boast Apple TV+ coverage via the Apple TV app.

 

Fluid motion. True color. Incredible depth

 

Whatever the video source, the Philips P5 Perfect Picture Engine gets the most out of the stunning 4K LED screen, always delivering perfection, and transporting you to a new realm of visual experience. The fidelity of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos sound technology, ensures you’ll enjoy all the same contrast, brightness and color that the director intended, along with sound that’s punchy, dynamic, but crystal clear to ensure you hear every word.

 

If you start playing a game on a connected games console, the 8500 series automatically switches to a low latency setting (ALLM), and the fast display response means that gamers can always stay on top of the game. No matter what you’re watching, Ambilight fills the room for an immersive experience, taking the emotion beyond the screen.

 

Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) is supported for smooth fast-action gameplay. reducing screen tearing and syncing your monitor’s refresh rate with your graphic card or console’s output for a better gaming experience. Scenes appear instantly, objects look sharper, and gameplay is more fluid –  giving you a stunning visual experience and a serious competitive edge.

 

A world of content at your fingertips

 

All major streaming services are supported, including Apple TV+, Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime and Disney+. You can enjoy award-winning original shows, movies and documentaries from the world’s most creative storytellers. Users can also enjoy personalized and curated recommendations and access their library of movie and TV show purchases from Apple.

 

Ready for anything with key industry standard support

 

The Philips 8500 series is built with DTS Play-Fi wireless audio streaming technology, bringing the best wireless audio ecosystem to your home, allowing you to control all your DTS Play-Fi-enabled products via Wi-Fi and stream music simultaneously. The 8500 series also features improved sound quality and storage space, with Mimi Sound’s personalized health volume function, which creates a more enjoyable listening experience by tailoring sound patterns to your ears. The storage space has been upgraded from 3GB to 4GB, and the storage space for applications, files and software has been doubled from 16GB to 32GB, which exceeds the industry standard.

 

MSRP and availability

 

The Philips 8500 series 4K UHD LED Android Displays are available for three screen sizes are listed below.

Model

RCP (RM)

Promo Price (RM)

50″ PUT8516

3299

2999

55″ PUT8516

3599

3299

75″ PUT8516

7199

6599

 

Buying Information – Philips TV Authorised Dealer

 

Read more information about Philips 8500 series TVs at https://www.philips.com.my/c-p/75PUT8516_68/8500-series-4k-uhd-led-android-tv

About TP Vision

TP Vision Europe B.V. (‘TP Vision’) is registered in the Netherlands, with its head office in Amsterdam. TP Vision is a wholly owned company of TPV Technology Limited (‘TPV’), which is one of the world’s leading monitor and TV manufacturers.


TP Vision is a consumer electronics key player in TV and audio entertainment. TP Vision concentrates on developing, manufacturing and marketing Philips-branded TV sets (Europe, Russia, Middle East, South America, India and selected countries in Asia-Pacific) and Philips-branded audio products (Globally) under trademark license by Koninklijke Philips N.V. We combine the strong Philips brand with our product development and design expertise, operational excellence, and industry footprint of TPV. We believe in creating products that offer a superior audio and visual experience for consumers. 


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Kaadas Introduces Game-Changing Digital Locks with Facial Recognition Technology – a Collaboration With Lamborghini

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 17 January 2021 – Arrive at the new era of smart homes with Kaadas’ high-tech, exclusive collection of Lamborghini smart facial-recognition door locks. With 3D structured light technology which enables the lock to reach millimetre level accuracy, you can experience smart and revolutionary technology right at your doorstep.

 

Experience the Revolutionary Facial Recognition Technology

Kaadas’ brand new Lamborghini door locks keep your home protected and secure with state-of-the-art facial recognition technology, which allows you to unlock the door with your face. The mechanics behind the smart door lock is supported by its ability to capture three-dimensional dynamic information of your face by extracting facial features and bone structure to build an accurate 3D face model. This means that the door will not be able to be unlocked by a photo or video of your face as well.

 

With cutting edge, facial recognition technology and a sensitive wake-up face recognition functionality, gone will be the days where you fumble to open the door with your hands full. All you need to unlock your door at any time of the day is your face. Battery life is also not a problem since the latest series of Kaadas’ Lamborghini locks come with a 5000mAh lithium-polymer battery, boasting a longer battery life.

 

Unlock Smarter Options For Your Home

On top of 3D facial recognition technology, Kaadas X Lamborghini door locks also boast a myriad of security features, which offer users five different methods to unlock the door. Users can either choose to unlock by facial recognition, fingerprint, PIN code, CPU card (encrypted and comes with copy-prevention technology) or a mechanical override key. Not to mention, the PIN code method also comes with a fake PIN feature to prevent anyone from being able to read your pin. To put your mind at ease, the sleek door lock unlocks swiftly and locks automatically once it is closed.

 

Protect Your Home With the Most Beautiful, Elegant and Advanced Digital Lock

Made for the sleekest of homes, the Kaadas X Lamborghini comes in two elegant colourways – gold and copper, making it the perfect door lock for modern smart homes in Singapore. The facial recognition door lock is priced at $1489, with a door and gate bundle going for $1829. Get your hands on the new-age door lock at Kaadas Singapore from 1 January 2022. 

About Kaadas

With more than 30 years of expertise in the lock industry, Kaadas has forged forward to the forefront of digital lock technology to become the leading manufacturer of high-end smart locks, serving customers in more than 67 countries. The brand also has a world-class research and design team working on creating the best products for their customers around the world. 

#Kaadas