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Japan Provides Emergency Aid to Help Laos Tackle Covid-19

Japanese MOFA pledges more assistance to Laos

The Government of Japan decided at its cabinet meeting on 3 August to provide
emergency grant aid worth approximately USD 710,000 to Laos.

Condominium “The Seasons Residence” in Manila, Philippines, Receives the Highest Award in the Philippines and Five Stars in the Asia Pacific Region in “International Property Awards” Recognizing Excellent Real Estate Projects

-Product planning ability cultivated in domestic condominium business and solid construction design highly evaluated-

TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 4 August 2021 – Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President and Representative Director: Daisaku Matsuo; hereinafter “the Company”) announced that The Seasons Residence, a condominium in Manila, Philippines, promoted jointly by the Company, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. (hereinafter “Isetan Mitsukoshi HDS”) and major Filipino real estate company Federal Land Incorporated, received the highest award for the Philippines, the five-star recognition, making it a candidate to compete against other countries in the Asia Pacific region under the Residential High-Rise Development category of the International Property Awards which recognizes excellent real estate projects across the world. This was the first time for the Company to receive such award.

 

(Upper left) Perspective drawing of overall appearance, (Upper right) Logo of ASIA PACIFIC PROPERTY AWARD 2021-2022 FIVE STAR, (Lower left) Amenity space of “Japan Concept” evoking the four seasons of Japan, (Lower middle) Vibration damper (image)

 

The Seasons Residence is a residential building in a large-scale, mixed-use development in Bonifacio Global, the second largest financial district in Metro Manila. It consists of four condominium towers with commercial facilities on the lower floors and is the first mixed-use development based on a joint partnership between Japanese real estate developers and the retail company in the Philippines. It received the five-star award for being the first residential project to have a unique Japanese concept – from the building design of Nikken Sekkei Ltd to the various building features such as the vibration dampers installed in each tower, tested to withstand earthquakes, typhoons and other natural disasters.

 

■ About International Property Awards

The International Property Awards is one of the greatest and most prestigious awards recognizing excellent residential and commercial real estate projects in the world. It focuses on design, quality, service, innovation, originality and sustainability, and projects leading the industry are recognized by the evaluation committee consisting of more than 80 industry experts. It selects the recipient of the highest award in nine regions namely the Africa, Asia Pacific, Arabia, Canada, Caribbean, Central & South America, Europe, UK and USA as well as the world’s highest award in the International Property Award for more than 45 targeted fields.

 

■ Overview of The Seasons Residence

Address

8th Avenue, 1630, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila

Lot area

Approx. 15,000 m2

Total floor area

Residential section: approx. 120,000 m2 (total of 4 buildings);

Commercial section: approx. 28,000 m2

Size

4 buildings

(3 underground floors + 54 aboveground floors for tallest building)

*Residential section: 3rd aboveground floor to 54th aboveground floor for tallest building

*Commercial section: 1st underground floor to 3rd aboveground floor

Total no. of housing units

Approx. 1,400

Schedule

Entire project scheduled for completion in 2027

■ About the Overseas Business of Nomura Real Estate Group

The Nomura Real Estate Group(hereinafter “the Group”) has positioned its overseas business as a growth field in its Mid to Long-term Business Plan and plans to invest approximately 300 billion yen in its overseas business by the fiscal year ending March 2028. In addition, the Group has set a policy to expand the ratio of profit earned from its overseas business to 15%–20% of total profit by then. Since its entry into overseas business, the Group increased the number of participating projects under the business system of providing added value to local partner companies and consumers in each country as its largest strength by utilizing the quality and various knowledge on project process management, etc. it has cultivated through residential and office developments in its domestic businesses until now.

In addition, in recent years, the Group has proceeded with the establishment of overseas local bases and the promotion and training of local personnel in countries into which it has expanded in order to strengthen business functions that enable deep involvement in a wide range of business phases such as planning, promotion and sales based on local characteristics instead of simply making net investments or partly joining projects. The Group continues to aim for business expansion and participation in new businesses in countries into which it has already expanded such as Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines and China as well as sustainable growth of
overseas business through such initiatives.

 

Laos Reaches Over 7,000 Total Cases of Covid-19

Covid-19 Update Vientiane

Laos has confirmed 290 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 7,305.

Enjoying Innovative Vitamins That Taste Better: YOUVIT Gummies Launch in Hong Kong, Pledges Donation to Po Leung Kuk Children

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 August 2021 – YOUVIT, an innovative multivitamin company founded by a Dutch team with carefully selected ingredients sourced from Australia and Singapore, launched its 7-Day Adults Multivitamin and Kids Multivitamin Gummies in Hong Kong last month.

 

95% of Adults in Hong Kong Lack Daily Recommended Nutrients

The Centre for Health Protection revealed that more than 95% of adults in Hong Kong do not meet the recommended amount of fruit and vegetables every day – a troubling statistic given its significant benefits for immunity support amidst the various COVID variants threatening the city.

 

Delicious Taste

Formulated in the U.S., YOUVIT has the complete set of 10 vitamins and 2 minerals (vitamins B complex, C, D, E, and zinc) to boost immunity and fight viruses – with its delicious taste of mixed berries, orange, pineapple, and strawberries setting it apart from other products and perfect for those who find it difficult to take and remember to have vitamins in tablet or pill forms.

 

Wrapped Individually for Hygiene & Convenience  

YOUVIT’s one-a-day gummies are wrapped individually and easy to bring on the go – making sure customers will not forget to have their daily vitamins no matter how busy their day is!

 

Giving Back to the Community in Hong Kong

In response to the successful launch in Hong Kong, YOUVIT has pledged to donate multivitamin gummies to underserved communities. YOUVIT CEO Wouter Van Der Kolk said of the program, “it is important that everyone stays healthy and builds immunity against the virus and its variants, especially those who are most vulnerable.”  

Available at Watsons Hong Kong

YOUVIT is now available online and in 126 Watsons stores across Hong Kong.

About YOUVIT

In 2017, YOUVIT embarked on a journey to revolutionize the Asian consumer health industry by making premium vitamin supplements affordable and accessible to everyone. YOUVIT’s first products, the Adults and Kids Multivitamin Gummies, took the market by storm and in line with a paradigm shift in consumer behavior, YOUVIT’s energetic brand shifts the concept of vitamins from a traditional medicinal supplement into a trendy lifestyle product.

Website: www.youvit.com.hk

Instagram: @youvit_hk

Start your YOUVIT journey and Enjoy Vitamins That Taste Better.

#YOUVIT #Multivitamins #OneGummyEveryday

Authorities Announce Outbreak of Covid-19 in Bokeo

Bokeo requests assistance from central taskforce
Lao-China Friendship Street in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo Province, Laos,

Authorities in Bokeo have admitted that a new outbreak of Covid-19 has emerged in the province, particularly in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Ton Pheung District, according to Bokeo Newspaper.

‘AGON by AOC’: a New Gaming Brand Strategy to Inspire Gamers at Every Level

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 August 2021 – The world’s leading gaming monitor brand, AOC is launching ‘AGON by AOC’ as the latest step of its global brand strategy to benefit gamers with an enhanced portfolio and more monitor choices. This global brand enhancement encapsulates an inclusive range of gaming ecosystems that welcomes players at all levels of ability, as they hone their skills and aspire to be their very best.

This latest development in AOC’s brand strategy is a natural evolution, based on the recognition by analyst house IDC that AOC is now the world’s leading provider of gaming monitors by market share. In 2020, IDC announced that distinguished result for a second consecutive year.* “AGON”, it should be noted, is the ancient Greek word for intense competition and so defines a brand of gaming monitors designed to face all challenges in the pursuit of victory.

 

“Today, we can announce”, explained Kevin Wu, General Manager of MMD Singapore, “that at AOC we have listened to our customers, and ‘AGON by AOC’ will offer so much more than simply great gaming monitors. We are already offering peripherals and ergonomic enhancements that deliver a mix of accuracy, efficiency and comfort. In this way we are building ecosystems for a variety of talents and gaming communities, as we extend portfolios and offer greater choice for levels of competition that are attracting huge numbers of new fans every day. ‘AGON by AOC’ is our response to the realization that gaming is evolving at a very fast rate. It’s an exciting time for all of us”. 

Adventure is waiting

As AOC builds its gaming eco-systems with this launch, the hierarchy is now clear to see, with ‘AGON’, AGON PRO’ and ‘AOC Gaming’ sub-brands sitting under the ‘AGON by AOC’ brand, and each differentiated by its unique blend of features, designs and target users. No longer targeted simply at an exclusive audience of esports aficionados and professionals, ‘AGON by AOC’ equally reaches out to the more ambitious gaming enthusiasts, as well as the more casual, hobbyist type of gamer, and offers real value in monitors and accessories at any skill level. Harnessing the inherent quality common to all AGON offerings, the ‘AGON by AOC’ gaming lines appeal to audiences with a competitive spirit just waiting to be unleashed within the freedom to compete and grow on an individual basis. Even newcomers can now enter the learning circle of competitive gaming as a vital part of the AGON community, a growing universe of aspiration embodied by the AGON League.

 

Winning recognition: gaming community demands ‘AGON by AOC’

Saluted by both the gaming community as a whole, as well as by hardware reviewers, ‘AGON by AOC’ monitors continue to stand out for their superb ergonomics, winning features, and use of high-quality materials. Nevertheless, as part of AOC’s strategy for constant improvement and growth, the ‘AGON by AOC’ brand is poised for further evolution.

 

*For the second year in a row, AOC was named by IDC as 2020 global market share leader in gaming monitors. See IDC Quarterly Gaming Tracker, 2020Q4.

 

Find out more about AOC at www.aoc.com

 

Vientiane Police Arrest Scammers Posing as Assistance Organization

Scammer arrested on fraud charges after posing as NGO

Police in Vientiane Capital have arrested three people on fraud charges after they took money from hundreds of people under the guise of an assistance scheme.

CSG Delivers Future-Proof Agility and Automation for M1 Intercarrier Business, Helping Transform and Evolve Singapore’s Telecommunications Landscape

Brisbane, Australia – News Direct – 3 August 2021 – CSG® (NASDAQ: CSGS) empowers today’s leading companies with future-ready solutions that drive extraordinary customer experiences and continual innovation. Today, M1 Limited (M1), Singapore’s first digital network operator, uses CSG’s cloud-based Digital Wholesale solution to streamline its business and seamlessly manage traffic without sacrificing quality. With CSG’s wholesale cloud platform at the heart of its intercarrier operations, M1 is re-envisioning how it interacts with customers for future growth and leveraging modernisation to drive down costs and improve margins.

“Our mission at M1 is to not only do digital, but to be digital. What truly sets CSG apart is their ability to understand our intercarrier customer needs. CSG’s hands-on support throughout our implementation and their extensive experience in revenue management represent the best-in-class solution we need to go beyond connectivity and deliver game-changing results for our wholesale customers. With CSG’s cloud-based solution, M1 has the agility, automation, and future-ready technology to react quickly to market demands. Together, we went live on time and on target. CSG’s commitment to our success is essential to our journey of becoming a digital native telco,” said Nathan Bell, Chief Digital Officer, M1.

CSG Digital Wholesale is the most widely deployed wholesale telecoms management system in the world, helping more than 150 customers reduce their costs without compromising quality. These capabilities help operators advance their market responsiveness and deliver competitive strategies that power advanced customer experiences while taking the complexity out of wholesale relationship management.

“The digital wholesale market is key to enabling 5G strategies, and ambitious operators, like M1, need agile cloud solutions that allow them to evolve and adapt as fast as the market does,” said Ian Watterson, head of CSG’s Asia-Pacific business. “CSG’s public cloud platform enables M1 to accelerate their digital transformation and leverage the scalability and flexibility of the cloud to future-proof their business. Our long-standing relationship and in-depth knowledge of M1’s business and their customers’ needs have been the keys to success for this implementation, ensuring business continuity and an on-time deployment.”

With CSG’s solution, M1 can now:

  • Deliver extraordinary wholesale customer experiences: Access to data helps M1 better understand its customers as well as protect and improve margins. M1 can quickly react to changing customer demands and take advantage of made to measure routing and pricing to enhance the customer experience.
  • Leverage real-time insight: Real-time reports provide visibility into cost savings, loss, and profitability, giving M1 a complete view of its business performance and the ability to react to and resolve issues before they impact the business.
  • Lower capital and operating expenditures: By consolidating national and international operations, M1 can handle every kind of traffic through an integrated platform that powers increased efficiency. This allows M1 to reduce the number of manual, error-prone tasks while taking advantage of profitable routing opportunities as soon as they become available.
  • Trade intelligently: Tariff-setting is quick, easy, and automated. With customer-specific layouts and on-the-fly rate negotiations, M1 can leverage commercial insights to keep its product portfolio and business model as dynamic as the market.

CSG Route is part of the company’s broad portfolio of revenue management and digital wholesale solutions that allow companies to shorten their time to market and reduce operational costs while delivering innovative services and extraordinary customer experiences. Leading telecommunications companies across Asia-Pacific and the world rely on CSG to monetise new offerings and protect and maintain existing revenue streams while they focus on their business requirements.

For more information on CSG revenue management, visit

https://www.csgi.com/capabilities/revenue-and-customer-management/.

About CSG

For more than 35 years, CSG has simplified the complexity of business, delivering innovative customer engagement solutions that help companies acquire, monetise, engage, and retain customers. Operating across more than 120 countries worldwide, CSG manages billions of critical customer interactions annually, and its award-winning suite of software and services allow companies across dozens of industries to tackle their biggest business challenges and thrive in an ever-changing marketplace. CSG is the trusted provider for driving digital innovation for hundreds of leading global brands, including Airtel Africa, América Móvil, AT&T, Charter Communications, Comcast, DISH, Formula 1, Hutchison 3 Indonesia, Inmarsat, Mastercard, Maximus, Microsoft, Mobily, MTN, New Leaf Service Contracts, State of California DMV, TalkTalk and Telstra.

To learn more, visit our website at csgi.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

About M1

M1, a subsidiary of Keppel Corporation, is Singapore’s first digital network operator, providing a suite of communications services, including mobile, fixed-line and fibre offerings, to over two million customers.

Since the launch of its commercial services in 1997, M1 has achieved many firsts – becoming one of the first operators to be awarded one of Singapore’s two nationwide 5G standalone network license, the first operator to offer nationwide 4G service, as well as ultra-high-speed fixed broadband, fixed voice and other services on the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network (NGNBN).

M1’s mission is to drive transformation and evolution in Singapore’s telecommunications landscape through cutting-edge technology and made-to-measure offerings. For more information, visit www.m1.com.sg.

Copyright © 2021 CSG Systems International, Inc. and/or its affiliates (“CSG”). All rights reserved. CSG® is a registered trademark of CSG Systems International, Inc. All third-party trademarks, service marks, and/or product names that are referenced in this document are the property of their respective owners, and all rights therein are reserved.

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tammy.hovey@csgi.com

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Europe / Middle East / Africa Public Relations

+44 (0)79 2047 7204

kristine.ostergaard@csgi.com

John Rea

Investor Relations

+1 (210) 687-4409

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