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Over Sixty Sex Workers Disciplined in Vientiane Capital

Sex workers disciplined in Sikhottabong District

Authorities have disciplined sex workers and illegal brothel owners in Sikhottabong District, Vientiane Capital.

Personalised Services With Mothercare Nursery Advisor Programme, New Perks For Parents in Singapore

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 March 2021 – Couples preparing for the arrival of a newborn can put their worries at bay when they sign up for a complimentary advisory service by the global baby retailer Mothercare. Designed as a conducive and informative space for all aspects related to infant care, the Nursery Advisor programme aims to guide parents when they shop for baby essentials, relieving stress and anxiety faced during the pregnancy journey.

From baby apparels to feeding, bathing and bedding items, parents will be guided by Mothercare’s nursery experts to make informed purchase decisions, ensuring their budgets are well-optimised to cater to other critical aspects of the parenting journey.

Complementing the programme is a series of special perks when parents sign up online. This includes a prenatal self care bag and a complimentary nursery styling session with local designer Med Karlek Inc. Expecting mothers can also enjoy the benefits of prenatal yoga with a free class at Warrior Studios.

A personalised shopping concierge

Mothercare’s trained and certified nursery experts employ a three-step consultation process to assist parents through the shopping journey. They will first acquire a detailed overview of the parents’ lifestyle demands, urging them to consider answers to questions not contemplated before. Following that, they will educate on the various product categories and recommend items that are important, useful when combined, and those that are unnecessary. The experts will also suggest the best times to purchase products to make better use of budgets and warranty services to eliminate wasted expenditures. In doing so, parents can narrow down their lists of items to only those that are well-suited to their needs.

Couples who prefer an in-store experience of the Nursery Advisor programme, which lasts for about two hours, can book an appointment at the Mothercare Experience Store or Mothercare Paragon store.

The Mothercare Experience Store is a 10,000 square feet of retail space at Harbourfront Centre that boasts the largest range of baby products in Singapore and various experiential zones to explore and test out equipment before purchase.

Those short on time or want to stay indoors amid the ongoing social distancing regulations can opt for an online consultation service, the Digital Nursery Advisor – or DNA – programme. Within the comforts of the home, couples can take a virtual tour of the store, get expert tips on shopping for baby essentials, and have any burning questions answered along the way.

For parents looking for smarter ways to shop for baby products, Mothercare’s Nursery Advisor programme serves as a cost-effective strategy for infant care when they need it, one that leverages professionalism and expert knowledge, with a key focus on customer engagement.

About Mothercare

Launched in 1984, Mothercare is a leading global baby retailer specialising in knowledge and expertise in all baby-related products, from strollers and maternity clothes to feeding equipment. With 11 stores islandwide, including its flagship-turned-Experience store at Harbourfront Centre, Mothercare delivers with a strong reputation in quality, safe and innovative baby products as well as excellent customer service to those on their parenting journeys. For more information, please visit: https://www.mothercare.com.sg/

DHL and Formula 1® renew their multi-year partnership ahead of the start of the new racing season

  • With 23 races, the new season includes largest race calendar in Formula 1® history
  • Three “triple headers” poses new complexity for logistics
  • Season opens March 28 in Bahrain
  • DHL Fastest Lap Award and DHL Fastest Pit Stop Award to continue

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 March 2021 – With the FIA Formula 1 World ChampionshipTM about to begin, DHL and Formula 1® are proud to announce the extension of their long standing global partnership, which spans across a number of decades. DHL thus remains the Official Logistics Partner of Formula 1® for further years and will continue to be responsible for shipping world-class motorsport around the world. 2021 sees 23 destinations on the Formula 1® racing calendar, the largest number in the sport’s history, with DHL transporting race cars, fuel and oil, equipment for the racing teams and transmission technology. DHL has been official logistics partner since 2004, winning each “races between the races” at every Grand Prix around the world.

“We are proud to continue our unique partnership for the years to come,” says Arjan Sissing, Global Head of Brand Marketing at DHL. “Formula 1 has been delivering the ultimate in speed, precision and technology to its fans for over 1000 races and it is DHL who delivers Formula 1 across the globe. For more than four decades, our common values connect us with each other and made it possible to win any logistics races around the world, before the first tires touch the track. We are looking forward to defend our title in each of these races between the races.”

The transport volume of up to 1,400 tons have to be transported from one venue to the next within the shortest possible time and with great reliability. That’s why DHL employs a team of motorsports logistics specialists who work closely with Formula 1® management and the racing teams. Just like on the race track, it’s all about speed, precision and cutting-edge technology.

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO, Formula 1®, added: “DHL is our longest standing global partner and we are delighted to have signed a partnership extension that demonstrates our strong and collaborative relationship. For the past 16 years we have delivered on and off the track together. We are proud to be working with the world’s leading logistics provider as we look ahead to the biggest season ever for Formula 1”.

The 2021 FIA Formula 1 World Championship™ begins March 28, with the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2021 and closes December 12 with the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2021. The 2021 race calendar takes in 23 races on five continents and is thus more action-packed than ever. This year, drivers, teams and DHL’s logistics crew all face the special challenge of three triple headers, where three races are held over three consecutive weekends.

In the first triple header, the action takes place in Europe. The Formula 1 Rolex Belgian Grand Prix 2021 in Spa-Francorchamps on August 29 will be followed by the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort on September 5. A week later, the Formula 1 Heineken Gran Premio D’Italia 2021 will be held in Monza on September 12.

The second triple header is logistically even more challenging because significantly greater distances have to be covered. A week after the Formula 1 VTB Russian Grand Prix 2021 in Sochi on September 26, it’s off to the Singapore street circuit on October 3. And then on October 10, the Formula 1® circus travels to Suzuka in Japan.

There’s also quite a distance to cover in the season’s third triple header. The first stop is the Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix 2021 in Austin, Texas, on October 24. From there, racing continues in Mexico City, with the Formula 1 Gran Premio De La Cuidad de Mexico 2021 on October 31. The triple header finishes on November 7 in São Paulo, Brazil.

“An intercontinental triple header is where logistics is really put to the test,” says Paul Fowler, Global Motorsport Head, DHL Global Forwarding. “Even during the race, before the checkered flag is waved, the DHL team start dismantling and stowing equipment.” And for the logistics experts, the job becomes especially difficult when parts have to be flown out and back in again during the three-week triple header timeframe – such as for testing in special laboratories located all around the world.

New events like the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2021 in Zandvoort, which is back on the Formula 1® schedule, and the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2021, which this year will be held on a new street circuit in Jeddah, also test the logistics specialists. This is why scouts explore the new routes to ensure that, despite unfamiliar surroundings, things run smoothly and everything fits into place. For Paul Fowler, it’s challenges like these that make motorsport so appealing: “Behind the scenes, we give our all to ensure that the teams and drivers can perform at their best, and that racing fans everywhere get to see the sport they love.”

With the extended partnership, DHL will again be offering two awards: The DHL Fastest Lap Award and the DHL Fastest Pit Stop Award for special achievements by drivers and teams. This year’s awards will be presented to the winners in Abu Dhabi on the final day of the racing season.

DHL – The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 400,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 66 billion euros in 2020. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. Deutsche Post DHL Group aims to achieve zero-emissions logistics by 2050.

OneStop Expands Their Slew Of Corporate Services In Singapore

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 March 2021 – OneStop Professional Services Pte Ltd is set to scale their business and expand their array of professional corporate services, ranging from audit, accounting, tax to company secretary services. This allows them to accommodate the growing demand of corporate needs in Singapore.

The company was set up by chairperson John Ngan, who has 20 years of experience in the accounting sector and is well-versed in areas including accounting, payroll, auditing, internal audit, and IPO. With its inception in 2011, OneStop Professional Services Pte Ltd demonstrated its presence in the corporate community as an organisation of Chartered Accountants and Certified Public Accountants.

Over the years, OneStop Professional Services Pte Ltd has previously served many distinguished organisations across numerous sectors, such as Logistics, Construction & Engineering, and F&B. These comprise numerous international corporations, entrepreneurs, and SMEs looking to develop their business in Singapore. In 2018, the firm completed restructuring and positioning, reaching a higher degree and refining its professional services to establish a new company named OneStop Professional Services Pte Ltd, collectively known as “OneStop”.

As an established accounting and audit firm in Singapore, they are specialised in giving sound financial advice to businesses on top of corporate services including auditing, accounting, valuation, corporate finance, and nominee director services. Corporate leaders and business people can benefit from the higher level of expertise and tap into the comprehensive knowledge of statutory accounting regulations by OneStop Professional Services Pte Ltd to arrive at better strategic decisions.

With the aim of meeting the ever-growing demands of clients in local and international regions, OneStop Professional Services Pte Ltd has expanded their suite of professional corporate services to solve complex problems faced by clients. This includes business advisory, IT, and financial outsourcing to help support businesses. Through the addition of new value-added services, OneStop Professional Services Pte Ltd hopes to cater to more industries and sectors for their corporate needs and foster long-term relationships with clients.

For more information, please visit https://onestop-ca.com.

Callsign names Singapore as APAC Headquarters

Namrata Jolly joins Callsign to lead Asia Pacific expansion

 

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 March 2021 Callsign, the global digital identity pioneer has named Singapore as the company headquarters for the Asia Pacific region. The headquarters will expand throughout 2021 establishing both business development and customer support teams to better serve customers in regions with local talent and skills.


Callsign has appointed Namrata Jolly as general manager for the Asia Pacific region, and she will oversee the development of the new headquarters.


Callsign uses machine learning techniques and combines behavioral biometrics, geo-location with multi-factor authentication to help clients authenticate user identities. By providing secure access services and ensuring the most frictionless user experience, Callsign helps clients from the finance, e-commerce and Government sectors identify risks in user authentication.

Callsign has chosen Singapore as the Asia Pacific headquarters to support Callsign customers in the region, and due to the increase in demand for regulatory compliant authentication and fraud prevention solutions across South East Asia. According to a recent report from PWC, 42% of companies surveyed in Singapore (compared with 47% globally) experienced incidents of fraud and economic crime within the past 24 months.

Reporting to Amir Nooriala, chief commercial officer at Callsign, Jolly will build on recent banking customer wins in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia by expanding the existing banking sales team into new verticals (payments, e-commerce and government) and to additional countries in the region.


“As part of our expansion into APAC and building out our regional headquarters in Singapore, our search was focused on identifying a leader who truly understands how to help organizations digitally transform, whilst putting the customer at the heart of that transformation. Namrata has displayed these characteristics and skillsets throughout her career and we, our existing and prospective new clients are delighted that she is now joining us to lead our APAC business,” commented Amir Nooriala, Chief Commercial Officer, Callsign.

Jolly brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and has led regional and global teams implementing strategic and transformational digital initiatives at Citi Bank and Prudential. Jolly is also a strong advocate of diversity co-founding the diversity initiative at Citigroup Japan, and co-leading ‘Women in Fintech’ committee for the Singapore Fintech Association.

“It’s an exciting time to join Callsign as organizations across Asia Pacific have been forced to not only rethink their physical and digital processes but also accelerate the transition between the two. I have spent the last 10 years of my career working within enterprises to enable this transformation and I am excited to now work alongside them, representing Callsign and helping them through this journey. Callsign is uniquely positioned to be the go-to digital identity solution in APAC. Already approved for 3 factor authentication by multiple regulators around the world, our passive solutions have no impact on user’s digital journeys,” concluded Jolly.

About Callsign

London-based Callsign is pioneering the global network for identification. We solve challenges that organizations face in getting their users on to and interacting with their digital platforms easily and securely. We provide solutions to some of the world’s largest banks and offer “bank-grade” identification to public and private sector clients of all sizes. Callsign’s Intelligence Driven Authentication recognizes users by combining deep learning insights with personalized and contextual customer journeys. As a result, users can get on with their digital lives whilst businesses improve customer engagement, increase productivity, and reduce the risk of fraud.

One Dead in Single-Vehicle Bike Accident

Russian national found dead after motorbike accident

A man was killed when his motorcycle, traveling at high speed, crashed into a wall over the weekend in Vientiane Capital.

Taiwan kicks off events for Women’s History Month, starting at UN Commission on the Status of Women

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 15 March 2021 – Organized by Taiwan’s Foundation of Women’s Rights Promotion and Development (FWRPD) and the Mistry of Foreign Affairs, the ACCELERATING WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT webinar will be on March 18 at 8:30-10:00 am EST.

These topics and more will be answered at the event:

  • The decisive factor of economic empowerment of women in achieving gender equality and sustainable development
  • The pivotal role of women in achieving the ambitious promises of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

In observance Women’s History Month, the Foundation is coordinating a series of activities in March, including the dialogue on ACCELERATING WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT. The discussion will be led by Taiwan’s Minister without Portfolio Audrey Tang, State Secretary to Minister for Gender Equality of Sweden, Karin Strandås, and Taiwan’s Ambassador at Large Lin Ching-Yi.

Tang, Taiwan’s first transgender government minister, will talk about the country’s plan to achieve Goal 5 of the SDGs on gender equality through social innovation and economic empowerment. The charismatic minister will divulge how she works with the government to give citizens the space to be socially innovative.

Ambassador Lin will discuss accelerating equality through gendered public policy making. The former legislator will talk about how law reform can contribute to creating the conditions for gender equality.

Other speakers from around the world will share their experiences in advancing women’s economic rights and independence, investing in women’s empowerment, and supporting marginalized women to earn, save money, and improve their health and wellbeing.

The 65th session of UN CSW runs from March 15-26. Held as part of the non-government organization forum to the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women (NGO-CSW), there will be another 26 parallel sessions organized by Taiwanese NGOs. The active participation of Taiwan’s civil society organization in the NGO-CSW forum is an indication of the advances Taiwan has made toward gender equality in recent years.

Taiwan ranks first in Asia for gender equality, according to the Gender Equality Index, and has become the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2019. This year, Taiwan took steps to expand the law to allow same-sex marriage between Taiwanese citizens and foreigners.

Due to COVID-19, NGO-CSW65 will largely be a virtual event. Despite the restrictions, the enthusiastic participation of Taiwan’s NGOs shows that Taiwan is ready to hit the road running in the post-pandemic race for gender equality.

Links

Accelerating Women’s Economic Empowerment virtual event

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsmdJBEHE08

Other events at NGO-CSW65 organized by Taiwan’s NGOs

https://www.youtube.com/user/FWRPD/featured

Power of Women, concept film

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGZc3C5Dx_0

AXA rolls out new global brand campaign to inspire confidence and progress Hong Kong selected as the first in Asia to unveil the creatives

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 15 March 2021 – Embodying its “Know You Can” brand signature, AXA announces today the launch of its new global brand campaign, with Hong Kong being the first market in Asia to activate a series of promotion.

The campaign brings to life AXA’s new Purpose, “Act for human progress by protecting what matters”, evolving the meaning of the brand’s promise from empowering an individual’s self-belief towards being an enabler of progress through collective and connected confidence. In doing so, it seeks to make the brand a trusted, reliable beacon for its stakeholders.

The current global pandemic has had a massive impact on the physical and mental health of people around the world, including in Asia, posing unprecedented disruptions to daily life. The new brand campaign is built around a message of optimism: “When you feel confident you can go far. When you feel protected by AXA you can go further.” Know You Can.

The importance of confidence in enabling progress reflects a sentiment that strongly resonates with the current situation, encouraging people to look beyond the crisis and project themselves into the future. At the heart of the campaign is a short film focused on AXA’s commitment to supporting its customers, small-to-medium enterprises and the wider community, giving them the confidence to move forward. This will be accompanied by a series of vignettes that further illustrate AXA’s efforts across its health, property and protection, and life and savings business lines.

“This new brand campaign underscores AXA’s continuous commitment to being a true partner for our customers and helping them to achieve their goals. We hope to inspire people with this impactful campaign to embrace the future with confidence and build a better world together.” said Sally Wan, Chief Executive Officer of AXA Hong Kong and Macau.

Hong Kong is selected to be the first in Asia to roll out the global brand campaign across TV, digital and social media, and on outdoor billboards at strategic locations.

“We are proud and delighted to be the first Asian market to launch this powerful brand campaign. To further reinforce our brand promise ‘Know You Can’ among Hong Kong citizens and build up the impact of this meaningful brand campaign, we will also introduce a series of local inspiring true stories surrounding the themes of Climate Change, BetterMe and Health throughout this year.” said Andrea Wong, Chief Marketing and Customer Officer of AXA Hong Kong and Macau.

To see the campaign: www.axa.com.hk

ABOUT AXA HONG KONG AND MACAU

AXA Hong Kong and Macau is a member of the AXA Group, a leading global insurer with presence in 57 markets and serving 108 million customers worldwide. Our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters.

As one of the most diversified insurers offering integrated solutions across Life, Health and General Insurance, our goal is to be the insurance and healthy living partner to the individuals, businesses and community we serve.

At the core of our service commitment is continuous product innovation and customer experience enrichment, which is achieved through actively listening to our customers and leveraging technology and digital transformation.

We embrace our responsibility to be a force for good to create shared value for our community. We are proud to be the first insurer in Hong Kong and Macau to address the important need of mental health through our holistic wellness platform “AXA BetterMe”, available via our mobile app Emma by AXA to not just our customers, but also the community at large. We will continue to foster social progress through our product offerings and community investment to support the sustainable development of our community.

THIS PRESS RELEASE IS AVAILABLE ON AXA’S WEBSITE: AXA.COM.HK


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