Honorary Consul Guido Käppeli with the Lao flag in his office in Schwyz, Switzerland (Photo: Nadia Schärli)
Guido Käppeli, a Swiss businessman who served as the honorary consul of Laos to Switzerland for over two decades, passed away on 22 May at the age of 79.
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach – 9 June 2023 – After travelling some 2,500 km, 40 Tibetan kids from a welfare home on the around 4,500-meter-high Qinghai-Tibet Plateau finally set foot on China’s top-level football stadium on June 2.
40 Tibetan and Beijing teenagers celebrated International Children’s Day in Beijing on Jun 1.
The 40 kids came from Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Qinghai Province. They stayed in Beijing for five days and took part in a series of exchange activities.
Yushu lies at the source of the Yellow, Yangtze, and Lancang (the upper reaches of the Mekong) rivers. Thirteen years ago, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the area, attracting the world’s attention.
The oldest of the 40 Tibetan kids is 16 and the youngest 7. This was the first time they had visited Beijing. Some of them had never left their hometown or sat in an airline seat. Among them, there were many football lovers, but the lack of professional training has not thwarted their dreams of becoming a player.
On Friday night, these kids showed up at the Beijing Workers’ Stadium, one of the most prestigious stadiums in China, which hosted events related to the 1990 Asian Games and the 2008 Olympic Games. A boy named A Bin, nicknamed the “Ronaldo of Yushu”, and five of his friends served as escorts during a game of CSL (Chinese Football Association Super League). Nearly 50,000 fans in the stadium cheered to welcome these 40 special guests.
Tibetan teenagers watched a football game at the Beijing Workers’ Stadium on Jun 2.
During their journey in Beijing, they also participated in many activities on ethnic culture. At an experience hall on the culture and history of Chinese ethnic groups on the former site of the National Mongolian and Tibetan school, Zangba Cicheng (藏巴次成), a boy who enjoys history classes, buried himself in the historical materials from more than 100 years ago. He said that learning history is the best way to understand the country and the nation. While watching the performance of the China Ethnic Song & Dance Ensemble, Dolma Tso(卓玛措), a 13-year-old girl, said that the musical instruments of different ethnic groups have their own characteristics, but produce a very imposing and pleasant sound when played together.
The Palace Museum, the Great Wall, the Bird’s Nest, the Water Cube (the National Aquatics Center)… the places these Tibetan kids have toured are epitomes of not only the history of ancient China, but also the pulse of modern China.
When asked about the reason why they wanted to visit Beijing the most, the kids give various answers. But the hottest answer was “Because Beijing is the capital city of our country.”
The five-day program was organized by China News Service, a mainstream news agency.
“Through this special program during Children’s Day, we hope to warmly welcome the kids so that they will have hope in their eyes and dreams in their hearts. We hope they will have more unforgettable childhood memories and a more promising future,” said Yu Lan, deputy editor-in-chief of China News Service and president of China News Network, the agency’s official website.
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 June 2023 – Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, has again been recognized at the Asia Pacific Property Awards, taking three wins for outstanding achievements in the Greater China commercial real estate market, highlighting the firm’s leading industry position and exceptional service offerings.
Best Lettings Agency China – Five Star Award
Commercial Property Agency / Consultancy China – Award Winner
Commercial Property Agency / Consultancy Marketing Hong Kong China: H.A.N.D.S Shopping Mall in Tuen Muen in partnership With Gaw Capital – Award Winner
Matthew Bouw, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, Cushman & Wakefield, said, “This recognition from the Asia Pacific Property Awards in Greater China demonstrates the ability and ambition of our fabulous business in one of the world’s largest and most important commercial real estate markets. These awards highlight Cushman & Wakefield’s position as the industry leader in Greater China, and I am thrilled that our team has again won high acclaim for their performance excellence and client satisfaction.”
K K Chiu, Chief Executive, Greater China, Cushman & Wakefield, added,“The recovery from the pandemic and global economic headwinds have undeniably presented challenges to our business. But despite the adversity, our people have again proven their capability and attributes, while continuing to elevate the Cushman & Wakefield brand and leadership position in the industry to new levels. We will continue to stand by our client-centric philosophy, delivering the utmost value and working to establish he highest standards in the industry across Greater China.”
Having successfully steered a course through the post-COVID-19 transitionary stage, Cushman & Wakefield’s extensive capabilities, deep expertise and operational efficiencies ensure it is well-positioned for the period of recovery and growth to come, and to ably serve the real estate owners and occupiers who continue to seek the firm’s expertise in navigating a complex landscape.
In the wider Asia Pacific region, Cushman & Wakefield India also won recognition from the 2023 Asia Pacific Property Awards, securing two Five-Star awards:
Best Property Agency / Consultancy India
Best Real Estate Agency Single Office India (Chennai)
Established in 1993, the Asia Pacific Property Awards (APPA) is part of the global International Property Awards, which celebrate the highest levels of achievement by companies operating in all sectors of the property and real estate industry. The Awards are judged by an independent panel of over 80 industry experts who evaluate design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability.
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Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in approximately 400 offices and 60 countries. In Greater China, a network of 23 offices serves local markets across the region. In 2022, the firm reported global revenue of US$10.1 billion across its core services of valuation, consulting, project & development services, capital markets, project & occupier services, industrial & logistics, retail, and others. It also receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and more. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.
Canadians and Lao health professionals pose for a photo holding the "Thanks to the Canada Funds for Local initiatives" banner
The Government of Canada recently provided financial aid for the purchase of new equipment to help treat jaundice among newborns at the Lao Friends Hospital for Children in Luang Prabang.
FILE - Khin Maung Zaw, center, a lawyer assigned by the National League for Democracy party to represent deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, speaks to journalists outside the Zabuthiri Township Court in Naypyitaw, on March 1, 2021. A leading human rights organizations has charged that lawyers representing opponents and critics of Myanmar’s military government face harassment and attacks, ranging from threats and arrests to unfair trials and even torture. Human Rights Watch says such actions reflected a broader attack on the country’s justice system. (AP Photo)
BANGKOK (AP) — Lawyers representing critics of Myanmar’s military government face harassment and attacks ranging from threats and arrests to unfair trials and even torture, a human rights organization charged Thursday, saying such actions reflect a broader assault on the country’s justice system.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 June 2023 – Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s (HKUST) Professor of Electrical Computer and Engineering, Zexiang Li has been appointed as visiting distinguished professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) that will benefit immensely from his extensive experience and impact in robotics, education, innovation and entrepreneurship.
According to Bloomberg, Professor Zexiang was one of the first Chinese students to study in the US, before coming back to Hong Kong in 1992 to teach at HKUST. From there, he trained a new generation of business owners and established an incubation academy, funding for robots and artificial intelligence startups estimated to be worth $12 billion.
The professor attained his bachelor’s degree (with honors) in Electrical Engineering and Economics from Carnegie-Mellon University, his MA degree in Mathematics and PhD degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California at Berkeley.
In 2019, he received the IEEE Robotics and Automation Award for his influential “contributions to the development of civilian drones, aerial imaging technology, robotics engineering advancement, innovation and entrepreneurship.”
“We are happy to welcome Professor Zexiang Li to KAUST and Saudi Arabia,” said Hattan Ahmed, director of entrepreneurship at KAUST. “Professor Li has brought some of China’s most important robotics and AI startups to market such as DJI, CiDi, EcoFlow and Narwal. His expertise transforming research and mentoring students will be transformative to scale our deep tech startup spinouts from KAUST and connect them to the Chinese ecosystem.”
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About KAUST
Established in 2009, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate research university devoted to finding solutions for some of the most pressing scientific and technological challenges in the world as well as Saudi Arabia in the areas of food and health, water, energy, environment and the digital domain. KAUST is a curiosity-driven, interdisciplinary problem-solving environment, with state-of-the-art labs, distinguished faculty and talented students.
KAUST brings together the best minds from around the world to advance research. More than 120 different nationalities live, work and study on campus. KAUST is also a catalyst for innovation, economic development and social prosperity, with research resulting in novel patents and products, enterprising startups, regional and global initiatives, and collaboration with other academic institutions, industries and Saudi agencies.
The first group of Cambodian workers under labor MOU enters Thailand (photo: Pattaya Mail)
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen falsely claimed at a rally that Thailand’s Move Forward Party, which recently won the national elections, plans to expel migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar, who are currently working in the country.
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