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“Hang Lung COVID-19 Relief Fund 2.0” Focuses Support on the Wellness of Child Patients and Underprivileged Children in its Third Stage

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 March 2022 – Hang Lung Properties Limited (Stock Code: 00101) (“the Company” or “Hang Lung”), has announced a further disbursal of funds from the “Hang Lung COVID-19 Relief Fund 2.0” for a partnership with Playright Children’s Play Association (Playright) to donate 1,500 playpacks to child patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in hospitals. In addition, the Company is arranging two-month-long online interactive play sessions with Playright for 2,000 underprivileged children, to relieve anxiety and fear with attention to physical and mental wellbeing.

Hang Lung is holding more than 60 online sessions of “Let’s Stay Home Play Together”, benefiting as many as 2,000 underprivileged children
Hang Lung is holding more than 60 online sessions of “Let’s Stay Home Play Together”, benefiting as many as 2,000 underprivileged children

Mr. Weber Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Hang Lung Properties, said, “The suspension of classes and social distancing measures in force have deprived children of much needed and essential interactive learning, social activities, and play time, in particular COVID-confirmed child patients or those under home quarantine. It is sincerely hoped that the ‘Hang Lung COVID-19 Relief Fund 2.0’ will give emotional support to these affected children, while alleviating the stress faced by their parents or carers.”

Each playpack consists of items such as toys, 3D puzzles, game worksheets, drawing sets and so on, which are suitable for children of all ages, and they will be given to child patients under quarantine for COVID-19 treatment at the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, the HA Community Treatment Facility at AsiaWorld-Expo, as well as the Paediatric and Adolescent wards under the Hospital Authority. In addition, with concern for the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children confined to their homes, Hang Lung has organized more than 60 sessions of “Let’s Stay Home Play Together” alongside Playright for 2,000 underprivileged children. With this two-month program, beneficiaries will be able to play and interact online with professional playworkers, which will in turn promote positive emotions. Meanwhile, with the wellness of staff’s children as a priority, Hang Lung is planning an online activity titled “Fun Games At Home”, in connection with the social enterprise PlayScope, an affiliate of Playright, with the aim of providing support to its dutiful working staff.

Ms. Pony Kong, the Head of Hospital Play of Playright, said, “Playing is a key element for children to grow and learn. It helps calm children down and is a process that can be completely led and controlled by themselves. We are grateful for Hang Lung’s generous support so that hospitalized kids are able to play with the playpacks and hence reduce their desolate feeling during treatment in isolation; and through the sharing of creative play ideas online, underprivileged children and even their carers will also have the chance to put aside their worries and relax, thus promoting physical and mental health.”

In February 2022, Hang Lung announced a donation of HK$ 10 million to endow the “Hang Lung COVID-19 Relief Fund 2.0” to fully support pandemic countermeasures in Hong Kong. The first two stages of measures saw the setting aside of HK$ 6 million to finance the operation of “mobile cabin hospitals” and the provision of over 8,000 packs of health protection items and daily necessities to frontline workers in pandemic relief-related community services, low-income families with children, and lone elderly. The Company has also donated over 30,000 sets of rapid antigen test kits to the Hong Kong Children’s Hospital in support of the children undergoing treatment there, and their carers.

About Hang Lung Properties

Hang Lung Properties Limited (stock code: 00101) creates compelling spaces that enrich lives. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Hang Lung Properties develops and manages a diversified portfolio of world-class properties in Hong Kong and the nine Mainland cities of Shanghai, Shenyang, Jinan, Wuxi, Tianjin, Dalian, Kunming, Wuhan and Hangzhou. With its luxury positioning under the “66” brand, the company’s Mainland portfolio has established its leading position as the “Pulse of the City”. Hang Lung Properties is recognized for leading the way in enhanced sustainability initiatives in real estate as it pursues sustainable growth by connecting customers and communities.

At Hang Lung Properties – We Do It Well.

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Dr Ora Adds Lactolean Probiotic To Its Natural Supplement Lineup

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 March 2022 – Homegrown beauty and supplements startup Dr Ora has announced the launch of their new Lactolean probiotic to join its current line of natural supplements. The all-new Dr Ora Lactolean is a weight management kit that will help burn fat, reduce bloating, and boost metabolism significantly.

Dr Ora Lactolean contains live probiotics and prebiotic fiber that work together to maintain the body’s natural flora and digestive balance. Formulated with a proprietary blend of fat burning actives, it is clinically proven to burn visceral fat, improve gut health, and remove toxins from the bowel system. It is also formulated with a patent coating technology that allows the ingredients to avoid erosion by gastric acid and provides better intestinal absorption. As an ingredients-focused brand committed to serving all skin types and body types, Dr Ora’s products continue to be vegan, halal certified, and contain zero preservatives, with only premium ingredients of the highest quality being used.

Similar to its signature Aura White Ultra, a potent and effective supplement for skin whitening and brightening, Dr Ora Lactolean will also come in powdered form for easier absorption by the body. The kit will contain water infused dried fruit packs which are freeze dried at 40°C to preserve natural nutrients and antioxidants. It is made of 100% natural fruit, 0% fat, and no artificial preservatives and flavours. Water infused dried fruit will help to increase water and enzyme intake, promoting healthier and quicker weight loss. Each kit will come with 15 sachets of Lactolean powder and 15 packs of water infused dried fruit.

Since its launch in 2018, Dr Ora has been committed to creating the most efficacious formulas that would deliver results without any fillers or excipients. With the brand new weight management kit, Dr Ora hopes to promote wellness and healthy living to more people and empower them to lose weight healthily and naturally.

For more info, please visit: https://drora.sg/shop/lactolean/.

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Amazon Singapore introduces new mental health benefits package for employees and their families

  • Amazon has launched new enhanced mental health benefits providing Amazon employees and their families with additional free mental health and well-being support
  • The service includes free life coaching and other mindfulness resources in addition to traditional Employee Assistance Program elements such as free one-on-one sessions

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 March 2022 – Amazon Singapore has today launched a new mental health benefits package that provides its employees and their families with personalised, convenient, and confidential mental health and well-being support. The new service provides holistic mental well-being support with services such as life coaching, legal and financial support, and mindfulness resources available in addition to the traditional Employee Assistance Program services such as counselling sessions.

Access to mental health care has become increasingly important as we all continue to navigate different everyday challenges,” says Henry Low, Country Manager, Amazon Singapore. “Our intent is to remove barriers and unnecessary stigma around getting help and ensure our employees and their families feel safe and supported. In providing a range of services, as well as regular dialogue with employees about mental health, we hope to help in every way we can.”

Through the new Employee Assistance Program, Amazon employees and their families have access to several free resources:

  • Life coaching sessions with a certified wellness coach to help navigate life transitions and maximise personal and professional growth.
  • Access to webinars, personalised advise and resources on topics including career development, travel and leisure, parenting, healthy living, consumer tips, personal growth and coping following a natural disaster.
  • Interactive self-care programs, including computerised Cognitive Behavior Therapy, mindfulness resources, and courses that guide individuals through self-paced, evidence-based treatment for anxiety, stress, depression, substance use, sleep troubles, and more.
  • Free one-on-one counselling sessions for employees and their families, with access to three sessions per person, per topic with the option to be in-person, via phone, video, or text.
  • Crisis and suicide-prevention support and access to a licensed mental health clinician any time of day or night.
  • Work-life assistance for everyday needs, including help with referrals for child and elder care, movers, and other personal services.

Amazon works closely with health and safety experts and scientists, and conducts thousands of safety inspections each day in the company’s buildings across the world. The company has also made hundreds of changes globally as a result of feedback from employees on how to improve their well-being at work.

All Amazon permanent employees receive the same core benefits, regardless of their role, level, or position—from the company’s executives to front-line employees in fulfilment centres preparing orders for customers.

For Amazon employee, Carissa Seah, having a single point of contact for mental health support for not only herself, but her loved ones too, gives her great reassurance.

“It’s very comforting to know that I have a range of mental health resources available not just for me but for my entire family. I’m glad its not a one-size-fits-all solution and offers a genuine range of services for all of us,” says Carissa.

This new mental health offering complements Amazon’s range of benefits that support employees and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. These comprehensive benefits include health care coverage, time-off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. Amazon offers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage to all full-time and part-time employees, regardless of their level, tenure, or position. When employees want to take time away from work, they have paid time-off for holidays, in addition to other leave benefits that are available for various life events.

About Amazon

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth’s Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth’s Best Employer, and Earth’s Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit .

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Laos’ Surging Inflation a Cause for Concern

Laos Inflation Rate

Residents in Laos have begun to voice concerns about the impact of rapidly rising inflation on the cost of living.

Disease Rampant at Lao Wildlife Markets, Study Finds

Wildlife for sale at a local market in Laos
Wildlife for sale at a local market in Laos (Photo: WCS)

A new scientific study funded by the European Union and published in the journal Emerging Infectious Disease has tested animals sold for food from several trade sites and roadside stalls around Laos.

Laos Closes Preschools and Primary Schools Nationwide Amid Omicron Outbreak

Closure of preschools and kindergartens

The Lao Ministry of Education and Sports has issued a notice closing face-to-face classes at primary schools across the country.

OPPO engineered the extraordinary 5G signal solution in Find X5 Pro with better, faster and stronger experience

SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach – 23 March 2022 – By 2025, 5G networks are expected to serve one-third of the world’s population. As part of its never-ending strive for perfection, OPPO develops 5G smartphone solutions that provide an unparalleled experience, offering users with stable, uncompromised 5G connections for maximum enjoyment.

Laying the foundations

The quality of a smartphone’s signal is determined by its antenna, and its positioning within the phone itself. In 2020, OPPO released a groundbreaking 360-degree Antenna Design in Reno 3: where the antenna is arranged along the outer frame of Reno 3’s frame, allowing a better signal regardless of whether it was held horizontally or vertically.

The 360-degree Antenna Design in OPPO Reno 3
The 360-degree Antenna Design in OPPO Reno 3

This was particularly important for gamers, as many AAA smartphone titles are played horizontally to maximize the use of the screen. In regular phones without such a novel solution, gamers may suffer from poor signal, slower speeds and lag, giving them a noticeable competitive disadvantage.

Adapting to life

But sometimes, users may still experience dropped connections, low signal, and lag while they are on their phones in challenging environments like parking lots or trains. In those challenging environments, the Power Amplifier (PA) plays a critical role in amplifying a smartphone’s signal enough to provide users with a strong and stable connection.

Most phones only have one PA for a corresponding frequency band, and it’s up to this single PA to choose the most suitable of four antennas in a phone to receive the signal. The flaw in this design is that there is a large burden placed on the PA itself, in addition to a delay. That’s because it takes time for the PA to decide which of a phone’s four antennas is best when gamers change grip from horizontal to vertical.

One single Power Amplifier causes delay
One single Power Amplifier causes delay

In order to combat this issue, OPPO’s engineers worked on a solution that expertly blends software and hardware to improve the layout of the antennas, as well as including not one, but two PA components. After a year of engineering, the Dual PA Four-way Connection System was first launched in OPPO Find X5 Pro, positioning it well ahead of any competition.

Dual PA Four-way Connection System ensures perfect 5G signal
Dual PA Four-way Connection System ensures perfect 5G signal

This innovative system is driven by a crucial component which is developed by OPPO Research Institute – Fast Matching Algorithm. It enables the phone to select the PA that’s most suitable for sending and receiving signals at any given time automatically. Not only does this massively increase the efficiency of the PA system itself, but their location also corresponds closely to their respective antenna bands, improving both the quality of the signal, as well as power consumption.

Dual PA Four-way Connection System applied on 4G bands
Dual PA Four-way Connection System applied on 4G bands

Moreover, OPPO also applied Dual PA Four-way Connection System on 4G bands. Signal that’s both powerful and fast, with silky smooth video, streaming and gaming experiences without any lag or stutter to be seen. According to laboratory data, Find X5 Pro sees far fewer freezes with lower latency, even in extremely weak signal scenarios — specifically 30% less latency and 50% less freezes compared to the previous generation Find X3 Pro.

Striving for perfection

OPPO has always placed importance on quality communication, and this was cemented further by establishing a communication standards team in 2015. More recently, OPPO has spent the past few years actively promoting the development and adoption of 5G around the world, in addition to submitting 5G communication standard patents in more than 30 countries and regions around the world. In fact, in 2021, OPPO became one of the top ten companies in the world for holding one of the highest numbers of 5G-specific patents.

Despite its world-leading innovation with Reno 5G and Find X3 Pro (the first commercial 5G-supporting and 5G-standalone handsets in Europe), along with, of course, Find X5 Pro, OPPO remains committed to more research and innovation to push industry boundaries to provide the best possible experience for its users. From working with chip suppliers to refine and optimize chips’ capability, to exploring new antenna solutions, partnerships and new possibilities beyond 5G, OPPO’s quest for excellence is always on-going.

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Laos Confirms 2,625 New Cases of Covid-19

Savannakhet Covid-19 Update

Laos has recorded 2,625 cases of Covid-19 across the country today.