Mr. Malaythong Kommasith, the Minister of Industry and Commerce received a courtesy call on the matter from a Chinese delegation led by Mr. Li Chenyang, Director General of the Commerce Department of Yunnan Province, China on 20 February.
Laos and China To Enhance Trade Cooperation

OPPO unveils new 6G white paper examining the future of world mobility
- The close integration of 6G and AI technologies represent a key direction in the future of 6G development, transforming the role of communications networks from “connection” to “convergence”.
- OPPO’s proposed “versatile 6G system with minimized kernel” aims to help build the future mobile world.
- OPPO is undertaking preliminary 6G research to explore the future of communications technology development.
SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach – 24 February 2023 – OPPO today officially released its new 6G white paper – A Versatile 6G with Minimized Kernel: To Build the Mobile World. Drawing on OPPO’s forward-looking research and exploration into 6G, the white paper proposes an innovative ‘versatile 6G system with minimized kernel’ that aims to provide a more actionable solution for the next generation of mobile communication systems. The proposed system “modularizes” 6G capabilities and intelligently “splices” different capability modules according to the specific needs of any given scenario. This will enable 6G networks to be more adaptable and efficient when providing the underlying communications support for the convergence of masses of devices and networks in the future.

Bringing enhanced intelligence to connectivity with 6G
OPPO’s vision for 5G and 6G technology is to enable a truly mobile world. Steps towards this mobile future have already been made with 5G, which has evolved the role of communications technology from simple “connectivity” to the Internet of Things with a multitude of different devices. Based on this vision, a key direction for the development of 6G technology will be the greater integration of AI technology into communications networks. Such networks will no longer be confined to just transmitting data: instead, they will be able to rapidly transmit and deploy a vast set of AI models. Among these models, a large number of AI agents will be trained to become intermediaries to help people manage and control all manner of things. As certain AI agents cannot exist in the physical world, this form of ‘management’ can only be realized in the virtual world. In these cases, digital twins representing physical objects will be constructed in the virtual world, enabling control of the physical world through these virtual proxies. In this way, 6G will help to further advance the Internet of Things from a series of connected devices to a series of converged devices operating as part of intelligent networks.
Based on this vision, the white paper proposes the role of 6G as one which facilitates communication between the virtual world and the real world, realizing the interconnection and convergence of these two worlds to form the basis of the metaverse and the foundations for a truly mobile world.

“Versatile 6G system with minimized kernel” meets the diverse needs of 6G
To realize this vision, OPPO has proposed a new design idea for 6G called “the versatile 6G system with minimized kernel”. The concept consists of a “minimized 6G kernel” that provides shared capabilities such as native AI, spectrum sharing and security, and multiple “6G subsystems”. The design comprises a suite of technologies covering disciplines such as the integration of AI and 6G, security architecture, spectrum sharing, mobile broadband and D2D protocols, improved low latency and reliability, the integration of communication and sensing, zero-power technology, and more. Compared to the “scalable parameter sets + network slices” approach to network resource allocation used in 5G, this new solution allows 6G to be better optimized for vertical applications.
Within this system, the minimized 6G kernel provides the underlying capabilities shared by all subsystems within the network. The AI capabilities integrated through 6G will help the network to efficiently deploy the different capabilities of the 6G subsystems to the corresponding vertical applications. By intelligently realizing on-demand networking and resource allocation, the networks will be able to meet the ever-changing connectivity needs of different applications. At the same time, the new security structure will require the establishment of a multi-party trust model and endogenous security with intelligent security to protect a wide range of service data. Finally, flexible spectrum management and sharing will use blockchain technology to simplify spectrum allocation and management and improve spectrum utilization efficiency.
To deal with the diverse demands of different applications on the networks, separate optimizations will be made for four different capabilities, including Clouding, Critical IoT, Ubiquitous IoT, and Sensing, with one or more subsystems designed for each of these capabilities. These subsystems can be combined and switched on-demand through AI to serve different industries and applications.
For example, the 6G non-terrestrial network subsystem can break constraints imposed by time, cost, or geography by introducing additional satellite communication capabilities into the 6G system. This can support broader network coverage to better serve applications that place higher requirements on coverage over high data rates. Another example is the 6G sensing subsystem, which integrates both communication and sensing technologies. Partial localization capabilities are already possible with 5G, however, with 6G, ubiquitous sensing functionality will be realized through the introduction of new sensing capabilities. By capturing every detail in the physical world, 6G networks will be able to support the construction of digital twins in the virtual world.
OPPO is leading the next generation of communication technology through its investment in 6G research
Current research into 6G technology is still in its infancy, and the industry as a whole is just beginning its exploration of this future technology. As a leader in the field, OPPO began its own initial research into 6G in 2019, beginning with research into new device form factors and new service requirements.
OPPO’s key research directions for 6G include the integration of AI and wireless communications, zero-power communication technology, user-centric designs, the integration of communications and sensing, non-terrestrial networks, and terahertz/wireless optical communications. Through its participation in areas such as systems verification, technology research, and standardization, OPPO has already been driving the development of technologies related to its key 6G research interests. In terms of standardization, OPPO is also regularly involved with various standardization organizations around the world, including ITU, 3GPP, CCSA, IMT-2030 Promotion Group, and FuTURE Forum.
Going forward, OPPO will continue to work on bringing 5G to more users worldwide while continuing to explore how cutting-edge 6G technology can create a truly mobile world for global users.
At MWC23, OPPO will showcase its prototype devices for technology applications based on 6G communication. Please visit OPPO’s booth in Hall 3, Stand 3M10, at the Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, from February 27 to March 2, 2023. For further details, please also refer to the OPPO MWC23 official website.
Hashtag: #OPPO
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Focus Digital Technology Group Appoints BG (Ret) Chua Chwee Koh As Senior Advisor

In this role, Mr Chua will support the Focus Digital Technology Group of companies in building upon their existing initiatives while assisting in their strategic growth of new opportunities in the industry.
A retired Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Brigadier General, Mr Chua was the Chief of Group Technology and Operations of Certis CISCO Security. During his illustrious tenure of over 17 years, he played an integral role in leading the company to rapid global expansion through seamless integration of Ops-Tech capabilities, and spearheaded the digital transformation of the company. The retired SAF Brigadier General also has extensive experiences in cybersecurity.
Mr Chua holds a Master in Public Administration from Harvard University, and graduated with 1st Class Honours in Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering & Economics from the University of Birmingham. He is passionate in mentoring the young to give back to society and volunteers his time in mentoring students from Harvard Business School Club, SIT, NTU and various polytechnics.
“We are honoured to welcome BG Chua to the group. His immense experience in the military and later with Certis will surely be invaluable to the growth and expansion of our group and enable us to assist our clients better as we take out the complexity of digital transformation for them amidst increasingly challenging demands in cybersecurity,” commented Dr Edwin Lee, CEO of Focus Digital Technology Group, on Mr Chua’s appointment.
“Mr Chua’s exceptional reputation, together with his extensive knowledge, will greatly benefit our partners and clients as we pursue our initiatives and drive our company to make an indelible impact in the industry in Singapore and the region,” added Mr Wong Yew Kean, Director, Sales & Alliances.
“Focus Digital Technology Group is a promising company and I look forward to working closely with the CEO, Edwin and his innovative team in their quest to help companies transform digitally and be cyber secure.” BG (Ret) Chua Chwee Koh, Senior Advisor.
Hashtag: #FocusDigitalTechnologyGroup #cybersecurity #Focuscomputer #Focusdigitech #Cybernatics
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Focus Digital Technology Group
Focus Digital Technology Group is the holding company of Focus Computer, an IT systems integration and VAR solution provider with 30 years of heritage, Focus Digitech, a deep-tech digital transformation services provider, and Cybernatics, a revolutionary Cybersecurity Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM), SaaS product company.
Focus Computer and Focus Digitech, provide end-to-end IT systems integration and digital transformation services in the key areas of IT System Integration and Managed Services, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, DevOps, and Analytics, covering both the public and private sectors in the Asia Pacific.
With the extensive experience and capacities serving both public and private organisations in cybersecurity, Cybernatics was birthed in 2022 with a mission to make military-grade cybersecurity affordable to SMBs through their revolutionary and disruptive SaaS model.
Focus Digital Technology Group aims to realise the full value of its business with a plan to IPO in 2026.
For more information on Focus Digital Technology Group, please visit
www.focus.sg.
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investorsrelations@focus.sg.
Star of the Sea: Singapore’s Largest Yacht for Charter Unveiled
Discover what you can expect on board the largest luxury yacht available for charter in Singapore
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 February 2023 – Making her debut in the yacht chartering scene in Singapore is the ‘Star of the Sea’ luxury superyacht. At 128-feet and 4 levels high, the exceptional, beautifully decked-out superyacht with charter-focused amenities on board, is the largest and possibly the most luxurious superyacht available for charter in Singapore.

Powered by twin MTU engines by Rolls Royce, the vessel is the largest yacht built locally in Singapore in 2012. Newly refurbished in 2023 and relaunched as the ‘Star of the Sea’ by SOTS Superyachts Pte Ltd, the vessel boasts a combination of high-speed performance, elegant, pristine exteriors, and stunning, sophisticated interiors.
The superyacht features a massive flybridge that holds dozens of people at once, a splendidly-furnished lounge area with a bar, an expansive entertainment level for movies or karaoke sessions, an outdoor jacuzzi with a full view of the sea, a 6-man tender, six plush bedrooms, a complete kitchen perfect for a private chef, a large dining area that sits 16 persons, as well as a host of water toys, such as kayaks and stand-up paddle boards.

When berthed, ‘Star of the Sea’ accommodates up to 150 persons, making it ideal for dockside parties and corporate events. Out at sea, the superyacht can accommodate up to 50 guests, perfect for island-hopping with families, cruising along Singapore’s coastline with business associates, or voyaging with the family to the pristine waters of Tioman or the exotic islands of the Anambas!
As part of their CSR programme, the ‘Star of the Sea’ has partnered with the International SeaKeepers Society, Asia, contributing a portion of their revenue towards conserving marine life, providing educational resources, and oceanographic research, thus ensuring the future well-being of the oceans.

“The ‘Star of the Sea’ is a game-changer in the yacht-chartering scene in Singapore,” says Evangeline Wong, founder of SOTS Superyacht, Valencia Yachts, and Maximum Yachts leaders in the luxury yacht chartering industry in Singapore, “The addition of this amazing superyacht to our existing fleet of yachts is a response to our consumers’ growing demand for an ever-increasing affluent lifestyle and their pursuit of a luxurious lifestyle.”
For more information on the ‘Star of the Sea’, please visit www.staroftheseasuperyacht.com or contact SOTS Superyacht Pte Ltd at +65 9768 8850 or email info@staroftheseasuperyacht.com.
Hashtag: #StarOfTheSea #Superyachts #ValenciaYachts #InternationalSeakeepersSocietyAsia #MaximumYachts #SOTSSuperyachts
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“World of Winners” Campaign Sponsored by Airport Authority Hong Kong
80,000 Cathay Pacific Air Tickets to be given away in Southeast Asia in support of “Hello Hong Kong”
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 February 2023 – As part of the “World of Winners” campaign sponsored by Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) that will give away 500,000 free tickets to global visitors, Cathay Pacific will be offering to residents across Southeast Asia 80,000 round-trip air tickets to Hong Kong. The initiative is in support of Hong Kong Tourism Board’s (HKTB’s) “Hello Hong Kong” campaign to welcome tourists back to the city, now that travel restrictions have been lifted.

In Southeast Asia, the campaign will be launched in phases, beginning first with Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines on 1, 2 and 3 March 2023 respectively, and then Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia in stages two weeks later.
Hong Kong’s Biggest Welcome to the World
The “Hello Hong Kong” promotional campaign is being rolled out worldwide to send the positive message that Hong Kong is back with signature and new exciting experiences awaiting visitors.
An array of enticing welcoming offers from over 16,000 outlets across the city have been put together by the HKTB and the tourism and hospitality sectors to welcome back visitors. Among which, at the initial stage, at least 1 million “Hong Kong Goodies” visitor consumption vouchers will be given out, covering a complimentary welcome drink at participating bars, restaurants, and hotels, or a cash voucher to be redeemed in the transportation, culinary and retail sectors, as well as attractions.
“World of Winners” Ticket Offers
To join the campaign, participants must be a Cathay member. They may sign up for a free membership on Cathay Pacific’s website. During the campaign period, members must visit Cathay Pacific’s campaign website, sign in using their Cathay membership details, and answer three questions correctly.
Each member may submit one entry only. The winners will be announced on the campaign website, and they will also receive an email with details on how to redeem their prize.
A summary of key dates is highlighted below:
Phase 1:
| Thailand | Singapore | Philippines | |
| Campaign start date | 1 March 2023
(12:00 local time) |
2 March 2023
(12:00 local time) |
3 March 2023
(12:00 local time) |
| Winner Announcement | 17 March 2023 | 20 March 2023 | 21 March 2023 |
Phase 2:
| Indonesia | Malaysia | Vietnam | Cambodia | |
| Campaign start date | 15 March 2023
(12:00 local time) |
16 March 2023
(12:00 local time) |
17 March 2023
(12:00 local time) |
18 March 2023
(12:00 local time) |
| Winner Announcement | 31 March 2023 | 3 April 2023 | 4 April 2023 | 5 April 2023 |
Dominic Perret, Cathay Pacific’s Regional General Manager for Southeast Asia, says, “As Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong emerge from the past three challenging years and markets begin to recover, we are excited to be rebuilding both our Company and our home hub. As a leading airline in the region, we are proud to be part of this campaign to promote Hong Kong in Southeast Asia, and we hope our customers experience all the rich offerings that Hong Kong has to offer the moment they board our flights.”
Raymond Chan, Regional Director, Southeast Asia of Hong Kong Tourism Board says, “The Hong Kong Tourism Board is prepared to welcome visitors from Southeast Asia once again with great pleasure. Hong Kong is extending its warmest welcome along with a variety of attractive offers through the launch of a global integrated campaign – Hello Hong Kong. I am confident that visitors will enjoy a unique and unforgettable travel experience when they return to this vibrant city with Hong Kong’s diverse culture and immersive tourism offerings.”
Vivian Cheung, Chief Operation Officer of AAHK, says, “As part of the relief package for Hong Kong’s aviation industry during the pandemic, AAHK provided liquidity support to the home-based carriers in 2020 by sponsoring air tickets in advance. The air tickets will be used to promote traffic recovery when the pandemic subsides. Hong Kong has opened up and we are eager to welcome visitors from different parts of the world. Various new services and facilities are ready at HKIA and we are looking forward to providing passengers a brand new airport experience.”
For more information on the “World of Winners” Ticket Offers campaign, please visit Thailand | Singapore | Philippines | Indonesia | Malaysia | Vietnam | Cambodia
Hashtag: #CathayPacific #HelloHongKong #WorldofWinners
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Japan’s National Day Celebrated by Lao Dignitaries
A reception to celebrate His Majesty Emperor Naruhito’s 63rd birthday on 23 February was held at the residence of the Ambassador of Japan to Laos in Vientiane on 21 February 2023.
CLG Group Assists SMEs in Increasing Accounting Efficacy with Cloud Technology

ESG is a newly emerging concept of social enterprises and there is still a long way to go in the future. With the global attention to ESG investment, there will definitely be many changes and opportunities.
CEO of CLG group, Jason Law said, the company has become the partner of the cloud-based accounting software Xero by combining sustainable innovation and technology. The company focuses on the use of cloud solutions, which greatly improves the efficiency and effectiveness of streamlining business processes. CLG Group is designed to operate as one and work together with a strong set of values, including the commitment of trust and integrity, and hopes to make a positive social impact through the work and the business they run. The team members consist of Xero-certified advisors, guiding our clients to transform their businesses with solid experiences and knowledge.
CLG Group is composed of several professionals, including a fellow member(practicing) of Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales(ICAEW), member of Certified Practicing Accountant Australia(CPAA), a fellow member of The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute(HKCGI), member of The Society of Chinese Accountants and Auditors, fellow member of The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong, member of The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association. The company’s service targets include experience and expertise in many different industries, including food and beverage manufacturing, clothing and eyewear manufacturing, electronic component trading, watches, online payment platforms, mining consulting, financial leasing operations, construction, etc.
CLG Group is working continuously to improve the quality of our services, investing in our people and innovation, through four main service lines—Assurance and Accounting, Advisory, Cloud Solutions, and Tax. Other services including company secretarial services, payroll outsourcing services, internal monitoring, audit of government funding schemes, BUD funding, Technology Voucher (TVP), cloud accounting system, human resource system, POS system, bookkeeping document recording system, online store etc. CLG Group is dedicated to helping clients solve their pressing challenges and realize their greatest ambitions in their business.
The benefits of the cloud accounting management system are very rich. Jason Law continued to point out that the computer system can analyze viewpoints and angles based on data in a short time and complete complex calculations and financial processing. With the data recorded by the system, the required information can be found quickly without manual analysis, which greatly saves time and cost. Originally, it was necessary to manually handle complicated accounting procedures. With the accounting system, it is more convenient, quick, and easy to divide and simplify. Moreover, when some enterprises have difficulty in recruiting professional accounting staff in a short period of time or the manpower is scarce, the system can quickly solve this problem—employees who are not that proficient in accounting can easily master the skills and quickly operate the system to complete the document procedures to settle business matters.
In addition, the accounting system can display different accounting data in the company in a multi-functional way, further exerting the value of accounting. It can also do correct and effective analysis and processing of accounting data. The computerized accounting system will be the basis of the Management Information System (MIS).
In terms of overall efficiency, establishing a cost accounting record system to provide relevant accounting information at any time allows managers to evaluate, analyse and improve production performance. The staff in charge of the department can fully understand the company’s computerized accounting operation process, which makes the accounting operation more rational and timesaving, and optimizes the overall operating efficiency. Also, this system helps to strengthen the knowledge of accounting and tax laws for accountants, conduct a comprehensive inventory, stocktaking and establishment of files for the company and provide operators with timely control of the current financial situation and operating efficiency.
CLG Group always purposes “Smart Accounting for the Happy Life”. Jason Law emphasized that the company aims to provide insights and high-quality service to help build trust and support for clients and has always been passionate about finding solutions that help clients work smarter and happier every day. CLG Group also plays a vital role in creating positive change for the team, clients and the community with the highest quality of service.
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Luang Prabang Engulfed in Toxic Smoke as Landfill Fire Gets Out of Control
Authorities in Luang Prabang expect that it will take longer to extinguish the fire at a landfill in Lak 8 village amid ongoing forest fires due to slash-and-burn agriculture being practiced across the province.








