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Introducing Oddle Reserve, Singapore’s First Free-to-use Reservation System with Table Management Feature to Support Local F&B Businesses

F&B businesses using the Oddle platform can enjoy greater cost-savings of up to a few thousand dollars with free access to Oddle’s new features including the QR-code ordering platform.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 November 2021 – More than just an online ordering platform, Oddle has launched an all-new reservation system to support F&B merchants in these challenging times.

Launched in September 2021, the all-new free-to-use reservation system allows F&B merchants to enjoy more cost-savings with advanced features such as table management. With dine-in restrictions that kicked in on 27 September, restaurants will no doubt face a surge in reservations. This feature benefits restaurants, easing management of reservations, all whilst meeting the increased demand for seats.

In turn, the waitstaff can be freed up to handle other duties, thereby increasing overall productivity. With the replacing of order taking by hand, human error can also be minimised. This contactless ordering process also gives diners greater peace of mind when they dine out. Besides the free-to-use reservation system, F&B merchants will also get free access to Oddle’s QR-code ordering platform.

“As a restaurant-first organisation, Oddle believes in investing in innovation that will bring benefits to our merchants,” says Jonathan Lim, founder of Oddle. “As part of our Online-To-Offline (O2O) mission, we aim to help restaurants bring offline customers online and online customers offline. Within the first month of our launch, we already saw 300 restaurants sign up for the reservation system, including YUN NANS, Lai Haut Signatures, Tsukada Nojo, Orchid Live Seafood and Pizza Express, among others. By using Oddle’s offerings, the restaurants have enjoyed cost-savings of a few thousand dollars annually.”


Empowering the F&B industry through innovation and partnerships

Since the start of Singapore’s circuit breaker in 2020, Oddle has helped more than 1,500 merchants ranging from single mom-and-pop stores, local chains like Paradise Group and Jumbo Group, as well as Michelin-starred restaurants like Odette, and Michelin Plate Keng Eng Kee pivot online. Oddle has also partnered with financial institutions such as UOB, Citibank, DBS and Mastercard to co-fund the restaurant promotions, bringing in sizable promotion funding for the restaurants for the upcoming month of October.

Oddle also stays ahead of the curve by being the first online food delivery platform to:

  • Give merchants ownership of their consumer data
  • Focus on helping merchants grow organic sales
  • Provide merchants a holistic ecosystem with a full suite of integrated solutions, which include:
  • o   F&B-centric ecommerce

    o   Integrated delivery support and management
    o   Free digital marketing support
    o   Consumers fronting marketplace with 0% additional commission (Oddle Eats)
    o   Free Reservation system with table management
    o   Free QR self ordering system

Consumer-fronting marketplace with 0% additional commission

Oddle also launched Oddle Eats in June 2020 as an additional free-to-use awareness and sales channel for its F&B merchants. Offering islandwide delivery, Oddle Eats currently has over 1 million users on its platform, allowing them to discover restaurants and order directly from. The brand has also launched its mobile app in August 2021, alongside new campaigns that are beneficial for both F&B merchants and consumers. The National Day S$56 bundles saw participation from 150 merchants. On 30 September 2021, Oddle Eats also rolled out a “Home-based Learning Curated Meals” to support busy parents as they juggle their work and familial commitments during the Stabilisation Phase. So far, approximately 60 merchants (and growing) have come onboard with affordable family bundle deals for 4 to 6 pax ranging from just $50.

About Oddle

At Oddle, every meal matters. Oddle connects the dots by connecting food makers & food lovers. Oddle’s mission is to enable F&B businesses to grow and manage their brands through an all-in-one integrated solution that is cost-effective. They aim to build a sustainable ecosystem that will take the F&B industry into the future.

Oddle stands out from the other delivery players in the market, as it shares and manages valuable consumer data with its respective merchants, enabling them to build direct relationships with their customers. Merchants can focus on their core business of producing quality food that their customers love with peace of mind as Oddle manages the other aspects of their business, including digital marketing services and logistics support.

Currently, Oddle has over 1,500 merchants on board, including high-end restaurants and chain restaurants such as Les Amis group, Imperial Group, Paradise Group, Dian Xiao Er, Arnolds, White Bee Hoon, Odette, Burnt Ends, and many more. The Oddle merchants also include a list of smaller independent restaurants which are enjoying the benefits of driving their brand awareness through Oddle.

Oddle Eats powered by Oddle – Every meal matters

Oddle Eats is the food discovery platform by Oddle, where food lovers can discover and order deliveries or take-aways from more than 1,500 Singapore’s best restaurants that can be delivered island-wide. Be it pre-ordering for the family, a meal for co-workers, a friend near or far, Oddle Eats allows that accessibility. Food lovers, your food discovery journey begins here at https://eats.oddle.me/.


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Laos Confirms 959 New Cases of Covid-19 and One New Death

Covid-19 Update

Laos has recorded 959 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today and one new death.

Dachser renews IATA CEIV Pharma certification in Frankfurt

Frankfurt Airport branch demonstrably meets the highest service and quality standards in the transport of life science and healthcare products

KEMPTEN/FRANKFURT, GERMANY – Media OutReach – 5 November 2021 – Dachser‘s Frankfurt air and sea freight branch has once again received certification from IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma), demonstrating its capabilities in logistics services for the life science and healthcare industry.



 

The transport of life science and health care products must meet exacting standards. Drugs and other pharmaceutical products are often temperature-sensitive, urgent shipments that must be handled in compliance with a complex regulatory environment. As an industry standard, CEIV Pharma certification covers the specific requirements of senders of pharmaceutical products with regard to safe, correct, and efficient air freight services. “This recertification confirms our expertise in the life science and healthcare sector,” says Timo Stroh, Head of Global Air Freight, who is also responsible for the Life Science and Healthcare Logistics Business Field Solution at Dachser. “It certifies the highest standards of service and quality, which we provide to our customers through consistent processes and a GDP-compliant network.”

 

The same standards apply for recertification as for initial certification. CEIV Pharma certification requires internal and external training, a review of procedures for handling temperature-controlled life science and healthcare shipments, and an extensive assessment of these complex processes by two independent auditors.

 

“We consider it absolutely essential to meet international standards in the worldwide transport of sensitive products,” Stroh explains. “This benefits our customers. Our location at Frankfurt Airport is immensely important for our global network. As an international air freight gateway with its own charter connections, its direct link to Dachser’s tightly knit overland transport network, and the established CEIV Pharma setup, the location is crucial for the further development of our industry solution for customers in the life science and healthcare sector,” Stroh says.

 

Dachser Air & Sea Logistics CEIV Pharma certified on three continents

In addition to the Air & Sea Logistics branch at Frankfurt Airport, the other Dachser locations with this IATA certification are Shanghai, China; Mumbai and Hyderabad, India; and Atlanta, US. The Life Science and Healthcare Logistics Quality Management System is implemented on a global level to ensure uniform processes in all countries.

 

CEIV Pharma provides the pharmaceutical industry with a globally standardized and recognized certification for the handling of pharmaceutical products that meets and exceeds international standards and guidelines. These include the Good Distribution Practices (GDP) as defined by the European Union and the World Health Organization, the standards of the United States Pharmacopeia, and the IATA regulations for temperature-controlled transport.


About Dachser:

Headquartered in Germany, Dachser is one of the world’s leading logistics providers. Using its own in-house developed IT-systems, the company incorporates transport, warehousing, and value-added services to provide comprehensive supply chain solutions. Thanks to some 30,800 employees at 387 locations all over the globe, Dachser generated consolidated net revenue of approximately EUR 5.6 billion in 2020. The same year, the logistics provider handled a total of 78.6 million shipments weighing 39.8 million metric tons. Dachser is represented by its own country organizations in 42 countries on five continents. In Asia, there are branch offices in 48 locations across 12 Business Areas. Its Asia Pacific Regional Head Office is located in Hong Kong.

For more information about Dachser, please visit www.dachser.hk

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Nearly 500,000 Unemployed in Laos Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

Unemployment rate soars in Laos
Lao migrant workers return home.

 

The Ministry of Labor has reported that nearly 500,000 people remain unemployed across the nation this year, including those already in the country and migrant workers who have returned to Laos due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tokyo Islands Seafood Fair, a Tokyo Marine Produce Proposal Session for the Restaurant Industry, Etc., in Bangkok, Will Be Held on November 17 (Wed.)

TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 5 November 2021 – Tokyo Metropolitan Government and THAI OOI YAMAMOTO CO., LTD. will hold the Tokyo Islands Seafood Fair, a Tokyo marine produce proposal session for the restaurant industry, etc., in Bangkok on November 17,2021(Wed.)

 

While Tokyo is the largest city in Japan, it’s also home to nature-rich islands like the Izu and Ogasawara Archipelagoes. Rare, high-quality fish like splendid alfonsino are caught around these islands in the beautiful Pacific Ocean.

 

At the event, top chefs in Bangkok will cook fresh, air-transported marine produce from Tokyo and serve original dishes exclusively to participants.

 

In addition to providing original dishes, we’ll also distribute a recipe book full of culinary delights made using Tokyo’s marine produce and broadcast video clips introducing the marine produce of the Tokyo islands on the same day. Savor the dishes made using fish from the Tokyo islands and discover their charm through this event.

 

Tokyo Islands Seafood Fair Overview

Date: November 17, 2021(Wed.),13:00 to 15:00, 15:00-17:00 (JST +2) *2 sessions (the same contents)

Venue: Dusit Thani College Bangkok (15-minute by car from BTS Bang Chak station)

Aimed at: Restaurants, chefs, fishmongers, etc., around Bangkok

Event details: 

  • Messages from stakeholders
  • Product introductions (introducing the types and characteristics of Tokyo fish)
  • Sampling session (cooking demonstration), etc.

Sample dishes (planned): 

  • Shimazushi of Tokyo Fish
  • Boiled rice seasoned with soy sauce and mixed with Splendid Alfonsino and savory vegetables
  • Steamed blacktip grouper and clams with Sake, etc.   11 dishes in total

This project has been commissioned by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. It aims to establish a continuous logistics scheme to help expand the sales channels for Tokyo’s marine produce, through holding a product proposal session, a fair at retail stores, and other events, and through PR activities associated with them.

 

Reece Group Taps Infor to Accelerate Growth

Australia’s leading plumbing and bathroom supplies business chooses Infor Warehouse Management Systems solution to optimise operations and enable further expansion

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach – 5 November 2021 – Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced that Reece Group, Australia’s leading plumbing and bathroom supplies business, has chosen Infor Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) multi-tenant SaaS to further optimise its operations and grow its business internationally.

Reece Group chose Infor WMS MT SaaS to enable quicker system rollout at new sites, improve operations, labour efficiency and speed up turn-around times while managing demand peaks and volumes.

 

Reece Group Chief Supply Chain Officer Marius Vermeulen said: “The ability to manage distribution centre activities more holistically, improving time, labour and cost efficiency, is vital for its growth plans, both domestically and overseas.”

 

“Reece Group currently supplies over 650 locations in Australia and New Zealand. We are designing our supply chain of the future with trusted partners and scalable technologies to ensure sustainable and efficient growth. A partner for over 20 years, Infor WMS fits the bill: it’s easy to configure and use, and offers a next-generation solution to drive the future of our business and keep us one step ahead of our customers’ needs.”

 

Infor WMS is an advanced warehouse management system that delivers much higher speed and accuracy. With embedded labour management and 3D visual analysis to reduce complexity, it provides unprecedented visibility into inventory, orders, equipment, and people to empower organisations to enrich service levels and increase product velocity.

Our business has grown over the last 100 years, and we are immensely proud of the supply chain network that has supported our growth throughout this time. Our people and customers are at the heart of what we do and our systems architecture is vital to ensure we’re setting our business up for the future and freeing up our teams to focus on improvement initiatives utilising the new SaaS WMS.

 

According to Grand View Research, the global warehouse management systems market is anticipated to reach US$8.1 billion by 2028, with a growing transition towards cloud-based management systems. Cloud-based WMS allows organisations to offload time-consuming tasks such as maintenance, infrastructure upgrades and maintenance which have to be carried out on on-premise software.

 

“Cloud-based solutions are transforming the operations of businesses of all sizes. It’s a much more efficient and scalable way to manage and optimise operations, especially at a time when we’re seeing logistics systems under unprecedented pressure. The benefits of Infor’s cloud-based warehouse management system which offers complete transparency as well as enabling end-to-end tracking are second to none,” said Jarrod Kinchington, managing director, Infor Australia & New Zealand.  “Infor WMS is central to helping businesses holistically manage distribution centres with the right tools to deliver exceptional operational capabilities.”

 

In July, Gartner positioned Infor as a Leader, for the third consecutive time, in its 2021 Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems. Infor was positioned in the Leaders quadrant for its ability to execute and its completeness of vision.

 

Download a complimentary copy of the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems: https://www.infor.com/en-au/resources/gartner-magic-quadrant-for-warehouse-management-systems[i]

 

Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

 

For more information:

Phyllis Tan

Infor Asia Pacific

phyllis.tan@infor.com

+65 9799 9133


[i] Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems, Simon Tunstall, Dwight Klappich, 30 June 2021.

 

About Infor


Infor is a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry. Providing mission-critical enterprise applications to 65,000 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.

About Reece Group

Reece Australia Pty Ltd (Reece) is Australia’s largest plumbing and bathroom supplies business, as well as eight others in allied industries. Reece’s plumbing and bathroom products are sourced both locally and internationally which can be found in over 600 locations across Australia and New Zealand. Reece continues to expand into fresh areas, developing new technologies and systems and pioneering innovative plumbing and bathroom products. To learn more, please visit www.reece.com.au.

Copyright ©2021 Infor. All rights reserved. The word and design marks set forth herein are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Infor and/or related affiliates and subsidiaries. All other trademarks listed herein are the property of their respective owners. www.infor.com

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Cross-Chain Scaling Solution BTTC is compatible with BSC

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 November 2021 – On November 4, TRON made an announcement on Twitter, cross-chain scaling solution BitTorrent Chain (BTTC)  has been compatible with one of the mainstream public chains Binance Smart Chain (BSC), which means global users can directly transfer mainstream assets between TRON and BSC in a decentralized approach without any restrictions through BTTC.

 

According to our sources, BTTC is co-developed by the core teams of BitTorrent and TRON, and is the first heterogeneous cross-chain interoperability protocol in the industry. It features a PoS consensus mechanism and multi-node validation, and supports off-chain matching and smart contract extension through sidechains. These have endowed BTTC with core competencies such as a heterogeneous cross-chain structure, fast and cost-effective transfers, and asset security.

BSC is a community-driven, decentralized and open source public infrastructure platform. With over 1000 dApps building on top of it, BSC bolsters a community of 100M DeFi users.

The integration of BSC into BTTC will facilitate the circulation and exchange of cross-chain assets. The integration of more mainstream public chains like BSC into BTTC will knock down barriers standing in the way of information and asset exchange, enable smooth exchange of data and value, and further mitigate the island effect among different chains.

In his open letter to the community, TRON founder Justin Sun says, The BitTorrent Chain (BTTC) provides a scaling solution for mainstream blockchains around the world,and more importantly, enable heterogeneous cross-chain communication that is decentralized and free of trust, ushering in a new era of “connecting all chains”. It is safe to say that the launch of BTTC marks TRON’s first stride towards an era where all chains are connected.

According to public data, the recent achievements of TRON’s ecosystem are impressive. The number of its public-chain users has exceeded 58 million, pushing the number of total transactions beyond 2.5 billion, and its total value locked (TVL) has also surged past $11.5 billion. In addition to the public chain, TRON is also a leading player in other races such as DApps, DeFi, GameFi, and NFT, and boasts the largest circulating supply of stablecoins across the globe.

Twitter brings resounding cheers of K-pop fans to the 2021 Mnet ASIAN MUSIC AWARDS (2021 MAMA)

From Twitter Stanbot, #MAMAVOTE to the MAMA commentary, #KpopTwitter gets an intimate front-row seat to the awards show – exclusively on the service

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach – 5 November 2021 – Twitter and CJ ENM’s Mnet are partnering again for the 2021 Mnet ASIAN MUSIC AWARDS (2021 MAMA), or #2021MAMA, the world’s No. 1 K-pop music awards ceremony to be hosted on December 11. As one of the most anticipated annual awards ceremonies that celebrate K-pop, MAMA will once again be streamed to fans across the globe, and fans can come together on Twitter to cheer on their favorite artists.

 

This year, we have several activations Twitter and MAMA will bring to life for fans to feel closer to the action of the awards ceremony, as well as their favorite artists.

#MAMAVOTE announcement Tweet @MnetMAMA

 

#MAMAVOTE

#MAMAVOTE has already begun on November 4, and fans can vote for “Worldwide Fans’ Choice TOP 10” on Twitter until the closing is announced on December 11 during the awards ceremony. Fans around the world can vote for their favorites by Tweeting with the hashtags #MAMAVOTE and #ArtistName.

 

#2020MAMA Stanbot – BTS @MnetMAMA

 

Twitter Stanbot

Returning for the second year, Twitter Stanbot will be capturing the artists’ best red carpet moments once again through high-quality, slow-motion cinematic videos. These exclusive 2021 MAMA Stanbot videos will be viewable only on Twitter at @MnetMAMA.

 

Special emojis

To help fans commemorate the 2021 awards, Twitter will provide special emojis for the hashtags #2021MAMA, #MAMAVOTE, and #Stanbot.

Events page

An Events page dedicated to the awards show that will provide K-Pop fans on Twitter a one-stop service in knowing the latest happenings surrounding 2021 MAMA and get in on the action and conversations without missing a beat.

 

MAMA Commentary: ‘MAMA: THE ORIGINAL K-POP AWARDS’

 

MAMA Commentary: ‘MAMA THE ORIGINAL K-POP AWARDS’

MAMA’s commentary titled ‘MAMA THE ORIGINAL K-POP AWARDS’, premiered on 28 Oct, takes fans behind-the-scenes, highlighting the awards show’s rise as it became one of the most Tweeted-about awards shows in music. MAMA has provided critical boosts to many K-pop artists’ careers, catapulting them into stardom, giving their fans moments to remember at MAMA, including one-of-a-kind mega-scale performances using cutting-edge technology. Fans can rewatch the first episode of ‘MAMA THE ORIGINAL K-POP AWARDS’ on the Mnet K-POP YouTube channel.

 

YeonJeong Kim, Head of Global K-pop Partnerships at Twitter, said, “MAMA continues to be one of the most talked about music award shows on Twitter, connecting fans from around the world with one another and with their idols. We’re excited to partner with CJ ENM once again to provide fans with a memorable experience wherever they are, whichever language they speak in. From exclusive red carpet videos to #MAMAVOTE, the K-pop community has plenty of MAMA content to enjoy before, during and after the event.”

 

#2021MAMA follows last year’s edition of the awards, which topped Twitter real-time trends Worldwide, and in 68 markets including the United States, Japan, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and Thailand. More than 126 million MAMA-related Tweets were generated from the start of MAMA “Worldwide Fans’ Choice” voting through December 6, the day of #2020MAMA. Twitter and MAMA brought the event to K-pop fans around the world with the exclusive 2021 MAMA Twitter Stanbot, and “Worldwide Fans’ Choice TOP 10” voting on Twitter.

 

ABOUT Mnet ASIAN MUSIC AWARDS

Presented by CJ ENM, Mnet ASIAN MUSIC AWARDS (MAMA) is Asia’s largest music awards ceremony, acclaimed by fans around the world for its gigantic performances and elaborate stage production, which has introduced Korea’s top-notch production abilities to global audiences. Each year MAMA attracts the biggest artists in music from Asia, like BTS, TWICE, MONSTA X, ITZY, and GOT7, as well as the worldwide superstars including Snoop Dogg, Dua Lipa, and the Black Eyed Peas. MAMA is further expanding its presence as an iconic global music festival by taking #2020MAMA online to a global audience. Not only has MAMA become a significant year-end music awards ceremony, it has also blossomed into an extravagant international music event packed with groundbreaking performances.

ABOUT CJ ENM

CJ ENM is Asia’s leading entertainment and merchandising company headquartered in Seoul, Korea. Its entertainment division engages in a wide array of businesses across the industry spectrum including media content, music, film (CJ Entertainment), performing arts, and animation, providing its top-notch original contents to various media platforms. CJ ENM has created, produced and distributed globally acclaimed contents including Cannes-winning film Parasite, Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots, record-breaking box office hits Roaring Currents, Extreme Job, Ode to My Father, along with sought-after television series such as Mr. Sunshine, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Grandpas Over Flowers, I Can See Your Voice and more. To offer the best K-Culture experiences worldwide, CJ ENM presents KCON, the world’s largest K-culture convention & festival celebrating Hallyu and Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), Asia’s largest music awards. With regional offices in Asia, Europe and the U.S., CJ ENM currently employs over 3,600 people. For more information, please visit: http://www.cjenm.com

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