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LianLian Global and Netcetera team up to secure payments globally

SINGAPORE – EQS Newswire – 22 December 2021 – LianLian Global, a leading cross-border payments company, helps world-class retailers such as Amazon, Fnac and Kaufland quickly and securely process payments. This year when they were looking for a 3DS server provider, they found the perfect match in Netcetera, an international market leader in payment security software. Together they are ensuring the security of global online transactions.
 

As LianLian Global look to extend their markets even further abroad, they want to ensure top-level security against fraud in payment, and selected Netcetera. The Swiss software company presented their best-in-class 3DS acquiring server, which is fully compliant with all EMV specifications and successfully used by various global customers. The server provides secure authentication of online payments processed by LianLian Global. Both companies saw an exciting opportunity for cross-Pacific collaboration in this project.

The 3DS server has now been implemented by Netcetera and is ready to serve LianLian Global’s customers around the world. Kristain Xiang, Head of Global Acceptance at LianLian Global commented “Netcetera were quick to react to our needs and ensured a smooth process from start to finish”.

Ivan Ong, Senior Business Development Executive at Netcetera said “We are delighted to be able to use our expertise to help secure payments in new markets for LianLian Global. We always consider how the latest technology can bring customers the most advantages.”

About Netcetera

Netcetera is a global software company with cutting-edge IT products and individual digital solutions in the areas of secure digital payment, financial technologies, media, transport, healthcare and insurance. More than 2,000 banks and issuers, and 150,000 merchants rely on the digital payment solutions and globally certified 3-D Secure products of the market leader for payment security. The owner-managed company covers the entire IT lifecycle, from ideation and strategy to implementation and operation. The balanced combination of the latest technologies and proven standards ensures investment security, from large-scale projects to innovative start-ups. Founded in 1996, Netcetera is a holding company with around 800 employees and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional locations across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Further information: netcetera.com

About LianLian Global

LianLian Global is an international cross-border payments company that connects local sellers to global opportunities. We make it effortless for eCommerce merchants to grow their international business opportunities. When sellers need to process payments, receive international payouts, get financing, solve shipping logistics, manage foreign exchange, or pay tax obligations abroad, we simplify the complexity of operating in other countries, giving merchants and sellers the freedom to do business anywhere – seamlessly. Part of LianLian Digitech, and with licenses and offices in the Americas, Europe and throughout Asia, LianLian Global is integrated into mainstream eCommerce platforms around the world, with services covering more than 100 countries and regions.

Further information: www.lianlianglobal.com

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Laos Confirms 1,341 New Cases of Covid-19 and Four Deaths

Luang Namtha Covid-19 Update

Laos has recorded 1,341 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with four new deaths.

Thai Businesses Concerned About Agricultural Sector Following Laos-China Railway Opening

Thai durians arrive in China.
Thai durians arrive in China (Pattaya Mail).

The Thai Chamber of Commerce has raised concerns that the Laos-China Railway could hurt Thailand’s agricultural economy and the competitiveness of its businesses.

Man Arrested for Attempting to Courier 70,000 Methamphetamine Pills

Man arrested attempting to courier drugs.
The methamphetamines were hidden inside food packaging.


A Savannakhet man has been arrested for attempting to send 70,000 methamphetamine pills with a courier service.

Comba Wins Patent Infringement Suit and Awarded Damages Against Huisu

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 22 December 2021 – Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited (“Comba Telecom” or “the Group”, SEHK stock code: 2342), a global leading wireless solutions provider, secured a significant win in its litigation against Guangdong Huisu Telecommunication Tech Inc. (“Huisu”).  A previous court ruling by Guangzhou Intellectual Property Court (the “Court”) determined that Huisu willfully infringed Comba’s patent for Remote Electronical Tilt (“RET”) antenna technology, and ordered Huisu to cease any infringement and to compensate Comba for the monetary losses suffered.  

 

The Court ruled that Huisu has to cease its infringement, and such ruling against Huisu protected the legal right of Comba during the valid life of the Comba’s asserted patent. The life of the Comba’s asserted patents extends to year of 2034.  Huisu would be barred from selling its infringing antenna products till May of 2034. 

 

Moreover, the Court also found that Huisu was utilizing its infringing antenna products to secure large-scale bidding projects and continued to generate illegal gains through its infringing activities from 2018 to 2019, therefore ruled that Huisu’s willful infringement warranted a monetary damage. All remedies addressed in the Court’s judgment were stay pending appeal.

 

“We are pleased that the Court has recognized our legitimate rights. Comba products with the RET technology patent have been sold to many countries and regions globally. This RET design, which differentiates Comba’s antenna products, is well recognized by our global leading customers. Comba is committed to innovations in high performance and cost-effective products. Hence, it is crucial that we protect our dedicated work and investments in research and development.” said Ms. Annabel Huo, Executive Director, Senior Vice President of the Group and President of Comba Telecom International. “The remedies granted in this litigation underlined Comba’s valuable innovations in the industry and served an important function of deterring further infringement.”

 

About Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited

Comba Telecom is a global leading wireless solutions provider with its own R&D facilities, manufacturing base and sales and service teams. The Company offers a comprehensive suite of products and services including antennas and base station subsystems, network systems, services, and wireless transmission to its global customers. Headquartered in Hong Kong, with manufacturing bases and R&D centers in China, Comba Telecom provides wireless communication solutions and information application services to customers in more than 100 countries and regions around the world. Comba Telecom was included in the MSCI Hong Kong Small Cap Index in November 2019. Furthermore, the Company was included as a constituent stock of Hang Seng Composite SmallCap Index, Hang Seng Internet & Information Technology Index and other Hang Seng Family of Indexes, and the China-Hong Kong Stock Connect under the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect in September 2020. For further information, please visit: www.comba-telecom.com

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Melco Announces Partnership with Marriott International to Develop The First W Hotel at Studio City Phase Two in Macau

MACAU SAR – Media OutReach – 22 December 2021 – Melco Resorts & Entertainment, a leading global developer, owner and operator of integrated resort facilities, announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Marriott International to bring the W Hotels Worldwide brand to Studio City Phase 2, the thrilling new cinematically-themed entertainment and leisure destination in Macau.

 

W Macau – Studio City illustrations:


W Macau – Studio City – Exterior 


Living Room

 

Scheduled to be open together with Studio City Phase 2 in December 2022, W Macau – Studio City is set to become an iconic addition in the world class leisure destination through its detail-driven, unexpected  design, signature Whatever/Whenever® service and innovative programming.

 

Situated in the heart of Cotai, W Macau – Studio City will serve as a buzzing centerpiece for Studio City Phase 2. The development of W Macau – Studio City will complement Studio City’s other hospitality offerings which include one of Asia’s largest indoor & outdoor water parks, a six-screen Cineplex, residency shows, and state-of-the-art MICE space.

 

W Macau – Studio City expects to feature 557 guestrooms, including 127 suites and wellness facilities, a spa, fitness center and indoor swimming pool. The hotel is set to amplify Macau’s social scene with its high energy public spaces and culinary experiences. Living Room (W’s signature take on the hotel lobby) and WOOBAR will be the social hub for guests to connect, whereas two destination dining venues will offer a luscious menu of international cuisine with an Asian twist and a specialty restaurant featuring the finest Chinese and Portuguese dishes. Guest can look forward to a W Sound Suite, the brand’s signature with an on-site recording studio. The new hotel will offer a total of 1,100 square meters of event and meeting space.

 

David Sisk, Chief Operating Officer – Macau Resorts of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, said, “Melco is thrilled to welcome W Hotels to Studio City and Macau. W Hotels is without a doubt one of the world’s iconic luxury lifestyle brands that will elevate Studio City’s hospitality offerings to a new level. Together we look forward to bringing new experiences to our guests and further strengthen Macau’s proposition as a world-class leisure destination.”

 

“Macau’s super-charged energy and unique identity as an entertainment hub, together with its mix of Eastern and Western culture, makes it a natural fit for W Hotels,” said Henry Lee, President, Greater China, Marriott International. “In line with Marriott International’s ‘Brand + Destination’ development strategy, we are excited to be partnering with Melco Resorts & Entertainment to introduce W Macau – Studio City and bring the brand’s luxury lifestyle to Macau.”

About Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited

The Company, with its American depositary shares listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (NASDAQ: MLCO), is a developer, owner and operator of integrated resort facilities in Asia and Europe. The Company currently operates Altira Macau (www.altiramacau.com), an integrated resort located at Taipa, Macau and City of Dreams (www.cityofdreamsmacau.com), an integrated resort located in Cotai, Macau. Its business also includes the Mocha Clubs (www.mochaclubs.com), which comprise the largest non-casino based operations of electronic gaming machines in Macau. The Company also majority owns and operates Studio City (www.studiocity-macau.com), a cinematically-themed integrated resort in Cotai, Macau. In the Philippines, a Philippine subsidiary of the Company currently operates and manages City of Dreams Manila (www.cityofdreamsmanila.com), an integrated resort in the Entertainment City complex in Manila. In Europe, the Company is currently developing City of Dreams Mediterranean (www.cityofdreamsmed.com.cy) in the Republic of Cyprus, which is expected to be the largest and premier integrated destination resort in Europe. The Company is currently operating a temporary casino, the first authorized casino in the Republic of Cyprus, and is licensed to operate four satellite casinos (“Cyprus Casinos”). Upon the opening of City of Dreams Mediterranean, the Company will continue to operate the satellite casinos while operation of the temporary casino will cease. For more information about the Company, please visit www.melco-resorts.com.

The Company is strongly supported by its single largest shareholder, Melco International Development Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and is substantially owned and led by Mr. Lawrence Ho, who is the Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

About Marriott International

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of roughly 7,900 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 138 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly-awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.

About W Hotels Worldwide

Born from the bold attitude and 24/7 culture of New York City, W Hotels has disrupted and redefined the hospitality scene for over two decades. Trailblazing its way around the globe, with nearly 60 hotels, W is defying expectations and breaking the norms of traditional luxury wherever the iconic W sign lands. With a mission to fuel guests’ lust for life, W ignites an obsessive desire to soak it in, live it up and hit repeat. The brand’s provocative design, iconic Whatever/Whenever service and buzzing Living Rooms create an experience that is often copied but never matched. Innovative, inspiring and infectious, the brand’s super-charged energy celebrates guests’ endless appetite to discover what’s new/next in each destination, to see more, feel more, go longer, stay later. For more information on W Hotels, visit whotels.com/theangle or follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. W Hotels Worldwide is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.

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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.