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Isan, Thailand Holds its First Sustainable Innovation Expo

Isan BCG Expo 2022.

Isan BCG Expo 2022, Isan’s largest sustainable innovation expo, was held in early December 2022.

foodpanda extends pandago express delivery service to customers in Thailand, Taiwan, and the Philippines

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 23 December 2022 – foodpanda customers in Thailand, Taiwan and the Philippines can now enjoy the convenience of instant deliveries of small parcels with the launch of pandago. pandago is foodpanda’s on-demand, express delivery service for customers. After its initial launch in Singapore in August 2022, foodpanda has now extended pandago to customers in Thailand, Taiwan (Taipei), and the Philippines (Davao) with more cities to come in the next few months.

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With home deliveries being central to people’s lives now, pandago offers all foodpanda customers a fuss-free and reliable solution particularly for time-sensitive deliveries. Customers who want to deliver urgent items, such as keys, gifts, medications and essential documents, can have their items delivered within 60 minutes via the pandago feature on the foodpanda app. pandago is also available 24/7, making it a useful service for surprise gift deliveries as we approach the year-end festive gifting season.

Delivery fees also start at a reasonable base fee, with additional per-kilometer distance-based fee in the respective countries.

Most delivered items using pandago

pandago first piloted the express delivery feature to customers in Singapore this August and in just four months, it completed more than 10,000 express deliveries of items across various categories. The most frequently-sent items in Singapore include food and drinks, medication, and personal wellness items such as supplements, balms, creams, etc. Many customers also used this service to deliver forgotten items such as keys and keycards.

The highest number of deliveries were made during gifting occasions such as Teachers Day and Mid-Autumn Festival as well as e-commerce sales like 9/9, 10/10, and 11/11.

pandago has also started to gain traction in the Philippines and Thailand throughout its early launch stages, showing demand for customer-to-customer express delivery services. The most frequent items delivered in the Philippines was clothes and accessories, while in Thailand, it was food and drinks, books, and documents.

pandago enhances features to make tracking easier

In addition to the expansion into the new markets, foodpanda continues to improve the user experience for its pandago delivery service.

pandago now provides customers real-time tracking and a chat function, which allows customers to track their parcel’s live location and share it with the recipient. This helps the recipient prepare ahead of their parcel’s arrival, and provides peace of mind to the sender as they can track the status of every package sent. Customers can also get in touch with the assigned delivery partner to update their delivery details, such as additional information on drop-off location, or just to say a word of thanks for delivering the parcel.

“Following the successful launch in Singapore, we are excited to extend pandago to millions more users across the region. Whether it’s to send a gift or something that was left behind, we hope that pandago will go a long way for customers who need instant delivery services,” said Bhavani Mishra, Regional Director, Logistics APAC at foodpanda. “Beyond providing convenience and fuss-free service for our customers, pandago represents an important step in foodpanda’s journey to building an all-rounded ecosystem that helps to address the everyday needs of our customers,”

This feature is currently live in Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Taiwan with plans to be rolled out in more markets next year.

Hashtag: #foodpanda

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About foodpanda

foodpanda is a leading delivery platform in Asia dedicated to bringing consumers a wide range of food, groceries and more, quickly and conveniently. Powered by technology and operational excellence, foodpanda is spearheading the growth of quick-commerce (q-commerce) across the region with its network of retail partners, as well as pandamart cloud stores to provide more on-demand options beyond the millions of food delivery options. foodpanda operates in more than 400 cities across 11 markets in Asia – Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Pakistan, Taiwan, Philippines, Bangladesh, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. foodpanda is a subsidiary of Delivery Hero, a global leader of the food delivery industry. For more information, visit .

Japan to Provide USD 6.1 Million to Support Road Repairs in Laos

The Japanese government will provide USD 6.1 million to finance the equipment needed to restore deteriorating and damaged roads in Laos.

Vietnam Likely to Grant E-Visas to All Countries

Tourists in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An, Vietnam.

This idea was suggested by Vietnam’s Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Mr. Nguyen Van Hung to provide a boost to the country’s tourism numbers.

Buddha Park in Vientiane Capital Listed as National Heritage Site

Buddha Park in Vientiane Capital.(Photo: iStock)

Buddha Park, also known as Wat Xieng Khuan has been selected as the first local national heritage listing in Hatsaifong District, Vientiane Capital.

With 6,472 rooms in 21 hotels of various types from city hotels to resort hotels across Japan, Hotel Management Japan offers unique lodging experiences fully leveraging local attractions.

TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 23 December 2022 – Hotel Management Japan Co., Ltd. has served diverse customer needs with 21 hotels and 6,472 rooms (https://www.oriental-hotels.com/en/hotellist/) across Japan, including Oriental, Hilton, Sheraton, and Holiday Inn brands as well as a Tokyo Disney Resort® Partner Hotel.

Among these 21 hotels, 15 are operated by the Oriental Hotels & Resorts (https://www.oriental-hotels.com/en/) brand which highlights some of Japan’s unique facets by using an original breakfast menu with local dishes and providing opportunities for hands-on experience of Japanese traditions and culture. The hotel brand makes travel in Japan more enjoyable by offering a one-of-a-kind place to stay that can also be a travel destination in itself.

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Inbound tourist travel trends and unique services of Hotel Management Japan

  • Inbound tourist travel trends and popular areas

As Japan eased entry restrictions in October 2022 and because of the yen’s historic fall, Hotel Management Japan, which has 6,472 rooms in 21 hotels of various types across Japan, has seen growth in the number of inbound tourists. Particularly popular among tourists from Asian countries are its hotels located near the two biggest theme parks in Japan: Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay, a Tokyo Disney Resort® Partner Hotel, and Oriental Hotel Universal City, an official hotel of Universal Studio Japan. Both hotels have been selected for great access to the theme parks.

In Okinawa Prefecture, a popular destination in all seasons, Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa officially opened after renovation in March 2022. The Yambaru forest, which was registered as a Natural World Heritage Site in July 2021, is enormously popular among couples and family tourists as they can enjoy various recreational activities such as buggy riding, stand-up paddle boarding, and cycling.

Only five minutes away by subway from Fukuoka Airport, gateway to Kyushu, Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station is in a prime location directly connected to the subway station. Many guests from Asian countries, especially from South Korea, come here because of the location. At the front desk, a free booklet written by hotel staff is available in multiple languages with recommendations for sightseeing spots and restaurants. It has been well-received by international guests. The hotel also offers hands-on programs such as making traditional Japanese paper (washi) and preparing spicy cod roe (mentaiko). This is how we create memorable experiences.

  • Enjoy breakfast with abundant use of local ingredients!

One of the highlights of Oriental Hotels & Resorts is breakfast. A variety of exquisite dishes are served in a buffet style. Unique eggs benedict on a croffle (croissant dough cooked in a waffle maker) and juicy beef burgers cooked in front of guests are popular on all the hotel menus. In addition, fancy dishes using uniquely arranged local favorites are served at each hotel. Okinawa gives you Taco Rice and Rice Balls with pork & egg while Osaka offers Takoyaki and Kushikatsu.

A common request from international guests is gluten-free food. Hilton Tokyo Odaiba serves gluten-free ZENB Noodles for breakfast. These noodles do not contain any animal-derived ingredients. They have a smooth texture with a mild aroma of beans.

Enjoy unique breakfast dishes at each hotel and experience Japanese cuisine.

  • Major Hotels

<Okinawa Area>
– [Okinawa Prefecture] Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa
This resort hotel is located at the entrance to Yambaru, a subtropical forested area surrounded by the blue ocean.
https://www.okinawa.oriental-hotels.com/en/

<Kyushu Area>
– [Fukuoka Prefecture] Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station
Situated in a prime location in the heart of Hakata in Fukuoka Prefecture, this is the gateway to Kyushu. It is convenient for travel both by air and land.
https://fukuoka.oriental-hotels.com/en/

<Kinki Area>
– [Osaka Prefecture] Oriental Hotel Universal City
This is an official hotel for Universal Studios Japan.
https://universalcity.oriental-hotels.com/en/

– [Hyogo Prefecture] Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel
This resort hotel is surrounded by the ocean on 3 sides and each room has a balcony. You will feel as if you are on a cruise vacation.
https://www.kobe-orientalhotel.co.jp/english/

<Kanto area>
– [Tokyo Prefecture] Hilton Tokyo Odaiba
Right in front of Tokyo Bay, this hotel provides a panoramic view of the ocean as well as a magnificent view of Tokyo.
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/tyotohi-hilton-tokyo-odaiba/

– [Chiba Prefecture] Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay
This is a Tokyo Disney Resort® Partner Hotel located directly in front of Shin-Urayasu Station.
http://www.oriental-hotel.co.jp/en/

Hashtag: #HotelManagementJapan

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About Hotel Management Japan Co., Ltd.

Hotel Management Japan operates 21 hotels with 6,472 rooms in Japan. Its hotels include the Japanese Oriental brand, a Tokyo Disney Resort® Partner Hotel, and international brands such as Hilton and Holiday Inn. As of November 2022, the total number of employees was 2,236.

Smuggled Tiger Cub Dies in Thailand

A smuggled tiger cub being cared for by a vet in Thailand's conservation area (photo: ThaiPBS)

One of four tiger cubs rescued from a trafficking ring has died at the Office of Conservation Area 9 in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand.

“iPYGG” Announces Name Change to “ONEFi” and Business Expansion into the ASPC market

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 December 2022 – “One Financial Technology Limited” is pleased to announce the change of our company name from “iPYGG Fintech Group Limited” to “One Financial Technology Limited”, for our new marketing strategy and future business development. Our company website will also change from ‘www.ipygg.com’ to ‘www.onefi.io’ starting from 23 December 2022.

ONEFi is an AI-based money management app that enables users to manage and monitor over 300 global banks' accounts & Web3 portfolios.

ONEFi is an AI-based money management app that enables users to manage and monitor over 300 global banks’ accounts & Web3 portfolios.

The decision to change our company name and logo is a natural extension of our future business direction alongside our rapid development. We will focus on collaborations with financial institutions in the Asia Pacific markets (such as Taiwan, Japan, and Singapore), to provide more diversified asset management services and investment products. We will provide investment services in these markets together with “Standard Perpetual Asset Management Limited” licensed by SFC (CE No. BHU509) under Types 1 (Dealing in Securities), 4 (Advising on Securities), and 9 (Asset Management) in conducting relevant investment activities in Hong Kong. Clients can also apply for individual Global Financial Report which provide an overall position of their global investment assets with personal information for global financial institutions in their KYC process and other financial applications.

“Our new company name will drive us to new challenges and opportunities in the future. In the meantime, it reflects the diversity of our business model and expansion of various financial products and services. We will continue to elevate ONEFi to new stage in the near future and expedite the evolution of Fin-tech industry in Hong Kong” Commented Mr. Allen PakChing Lau, Founder and CEO of ONEFi (formerly known as iPYGG).

Hashtag: #OneFinancialTechnology

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About “One Financial Technology Limited”

ONEFi (formerly known as iPYGG) is an award-winning AI intelligent financial management company based on Open Banking and Web3. It provides financial management, investment, financing, and trust solutions for the new generation, HNWI and enterprises across the Asia Pacific. At present, ONEFi has several patents on automatic investment solutions, personal tax automation, etc. The vision is to build a future AI financial advisor for the next generation, save them from daily spending issues, improve their financial performance, and provide them with more valuable and considerate intelligent financial services.

Since May 2022, the app has recorded over 10,000 users and 40,000,000 transactions. ONEFi (formerly known as iPYGG) was also selected to the Hong Kong Science Park Incubation Program, the world’s largest startup accelerator Startupbootcamp FinTech Cohort 21, and Alibaba’s HKAI LAB Cohort 5.