Authorities in Vientiane Capital have begun widening stretches of Khouvieng Road to better facilitate traffic flow and reduce congestion.
Government of Laos Signs Agreement on Blockchain with Welnance Finance
With the advent of modern technologies and as the world enters the era of the 4.0 industrial revolution, it has potentially become more and more interconnected. There are links between the tangible and intangible world, connecting things through digital technology and a colossal source of information like the internet.
One of them is Blockchain, also known as unique blockchain technology for exchanging values electronically through a decentralized computer network, resulting in digital assets transactions, cryptocurrencies, and digital tokens used in many industries.
On January 13, 2022, at the Don Chan Palace Hotel, Vientiane, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed for a joint feasibility study on blockchain application and platform development projects in Laos. The purpose is to study, conduct researches, develop and provide technical services on blockchain technologies as Laos is facing considerable challenges in the era of Industry 4.0.
At the ceremony, the Ministry of Technology and Communications, Department of Digital Technology, represented by Director-General, Mr. Keonakhone Xaysulian, and Welnance Trade Online Sole.co., ltd, represented by Managing Director, Mr. Sitha Phommachith, signed the MOU;
The project will focus on developing platforms, software, and applications that will support the management and administration, including services to the government and the general public such as Digital ID, E-Resident, E-Finance, E-Health, E-School and E-Government systems.
This cooperation implements the government’s vision, strategy, and National Digital Economic Development plan to achieve the goals.
Phousy Group, previously reported to have been linked to the country’s cryptocurrency trial program, has part ownership in Welnance.
The mission of VinFuture has touched human hearts
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 19 January 2022 – The VinFuture Prize has hugely inspired all the scientists involved and it will go a significant way to put the country on the world’s science map and honour those willing to go the extra mile to make scientific breakthroughs – those with endless curiosity that think outside of the box.
“Talk with VinFuture Prize Council and Pre-Screening Committee” in the morning of January 18th, 2022
“For the community” prize
Talking about the journey to VinFuture, Professor Albert P. Pisano (California University, San Diego, USA), co-chairman of the VinFuture Pre-Screening Committee spoke about his first time hearing about VinFuture. “The first idea on my mind is that we rarely see a prize that can acknowledge such devotion from scientists, since when the ideas were formed until the realization is made, and impacting millions of people, as with VinFuture,” said Pisano during VinFuture’s talk with the public on the morning of January 18, 2022, at Almaz Convention Center, Hanoi.
Professor Richard Henry Friend, chairman of VinFuture Prize Council, said he still remembers the “excitement” when he heard about VinFuture.
Professor Nguyen Thuc Quyen, California University, Santa Barbara (USA), co-chairwoman of VinFuture Pre-Screening Committee, said: “To me, this is not simply a prize fund, it is the prize for Vietnamese people.”
Professor Quyen is persuaded by the fact that technology all over the world has not changed the lives of poor farmers and labourers. Born in a small village in Việt Nam where there was no electricity for 16 years, she knows better than anyone else. Accordingly, she wants to contribute a scientific idea that can reach the majority, especially the poor.
Quyen could not hide her happiness that there are almost 600 nominees for the prize. “The mission of the prize has touched the hearts of many. There are plenty of candidates coming from various continents,” she said.
Professor Richard Friend confirmed that the quality of entrants was marvellous, and beyond the standards they were expecting.
“If we don’t knock, no door is opened”
A much-awaited part of the talk is the stories of popular and learned “judges” about how they made breakthroughs in technology.
The journeys of the professors all came from a simple thing: “curiosity.”
Nguyen Thuc Quyen loved literature and history, but only when she turned 25 did she find her true calling, during a science lesson.
Professor Albert P. Pisano accidentally met a relative who made glasses and cups from different materials, which ignited his curiosity and first steps in science.
“The aim of science, after all, is curiosity, exploration, and the journey to walk on,” said Professor Nguyen Thuc Quyen.
Professor Dang Van Chi, Ludwig Cancer Research Institute, told the story of his u-turn when he raised “a question that never been questioned.”
These questions can be doubted at first; some questions may be wrong, but the important thing is that “among many wrong questions, there will be a right question,” he said.
Professor Quyen believes the beauty of science originally comes from the act of stepping out of your comfort zone, to be brave enough to run and step into a new zone.
“If we don’t knock, no door will be opened. No one can stop us from dreaming and reaching dreams high above,” she said.
Professor Richard Friend thinks that we need the forum to explore together and create a “can do” culture to inspire the young. “Talents need to be inspired, authorised, and we must never stop exploring,” he said.
Meanwhile, Professor Albert P. Pisano said that this prize was a precious lesson to everyone, so scientists can show off their potential, express their love to human beings, and be confident in the way they choose.
Professor Richard Henry Friend said: “We must not judge young people when they are walking on different paths of their own. The crucial thing is that we need to build a culture of respecting education and training, to encourage the students to walk freely with proper orientation. They can be outside regular standards, as long as they are successful.”
“This is the only event that has had such a positive impact on Việt Nam and the whole world.”
The VinFuture Sci-Tech Week shall have three more main events:
- January 19: “Science for Life” Symposium.
- January 20: At 8:10 pm, the Inaugural Award Ceremony of VinFuture Prize shall be officially held live on VTV1, and other national and international social media channels.
- January 21: Talk with the laureates of VinFuture Prize.
To ensure the safety of the world-class event, the organization board has carried out procedures for controlling and testing for COVID-19 under strict conditions.
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Malaysia welcomes a new DJI Experience Store Premium
New Store Premium and first Service Centre now open at One Utama.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 19 January 2022 – DJI, is a global leader in developing and manufacturing civilian drones and creative camera technology for personal and professional use, has launched its newest DJI Experience Store Premium and Service Centre at One Utama Shopping Mall, Petaling Jaya.
Following the recent launch of its first DJI Experience Store Premium in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, the one-stop centre offers customers a holistic DJI experience of its facilities and services all under one roof.
Situated inside the largest shopping mall in the Klang Valley, the DJI Experience Store Premium and Service Centre are now ready for visitors and enthusiasts at Lot LG 343A. The 543 sq-ft facility is the first DJI service centre that includes after-sales services for customers to bring in their DJI gadgets for maintenance, repair or parts replacement.
Visitors will get to experience DJI’s product offerings first-hand in its immersive section. Displaying DJI’s wide range of camera drones including the DJI Mavic series, Air series, Mini series and DJI FPV, customers can also take the award-winning gadgets for a spin with on-ground DJI experts ready to provide basic demonstration, guidance and product information.
“This DJI Experience Store Premium and Service Centre opening is a testament to our continuous effort to grow our presence in Malaysia. While our goal is to make our award-winning DJI products more visible than ever, we subsequently want to provide our enthusiastic fans and customers peace of mind by having a comprehensive after-sales service for them.” said Johnny Liao, General Manager of Azure Telecommunication Sdn Bhd.
“Recognising the demand for our innovations, DJI is committed to equipping users with that vital knowledge to ensure that the core functions of our drones are maximised; be it for hobby or rescue mission purposes. We will continuously innovate to deliver high-quality products and provide excellent service to ensure customer satisfaction.” Johnny Liao added.
In conjunction with its grand opening on Saturday 15 January at 12:30PM, DJI will be offering a promotion to customers as follows:
– DJI Tello: RM399 (Original price RM499)
– DJI OM4: RM379 (Original price RM459)
– DJI Mini SE: RM1,199 (Original price RM1,349)
– DJI FPV Combo: RM4,299 (Original price RM5,299)
– DJI Mavic 3 + Shoulder Bag: RM9,999
Furthermore, existing customers can even experience the DJI Service Campaign. Starting from 10 January till 28 February, the Service Campaign offers complimentary product checking service and firmware updates, 10% discount for battery replacements and 50% off for the replacement of propellers for selected models.
More about DJI Malaysia’s latest products:
DJI Malaysia Official Store on Shopee Mall: https://shopee.com.my/djimalaysia
DJI Malaysia Flagship Store on LazMall: https://www.lazada.com.my/shop/dji1632734422/
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Laos Confirms 1,281 New Cases of Covid-19, Seven Deaths
Laos has recorded 1,281 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with seven new deaths confirmed.
Laos and Cambodia to Strengthen Tourism Cooperation
Laos and Cambodia are to strengthen cooperation in tourism and facilitate more convenient cross-border travel between the two countries.
technine – A Rising Blockchain Solution Company becomes a New Amazon Web Services Consulting Partner, Speaking at Cloud Illuminate by Ingram Micro on NFT & Crypto Related Blockchain Solutions
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 19 January 2022 – Tech Nine Limited (technine) has recently become an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Consulting Partner and established partnership with Ingram Micro Hong Kong, to further extend its businesses on cloud-based systems as well as blockchain solutions focuses on non-fungible token (NFT), crypto-currency and exchange platform development supported by powerful Amazon Web Services.
technine is a rapidly rising software R&D, cloud-based system and blockchain solution provider headquartered in Hong Kong. “With the upsurge demand in blockchain solutions, specifically on NFT and crypto-currency development, we built an internal team with experienced blockchain experts to provide customized solutions to enterprises, help them implement and put blockchain solutions into use to boost their brand value as well as sales revenue.” said Ryan Ip, Chief Technology Officer of technine.
“A few fintech projects have been completed and are already in use. We aim at bringing practical solutions to customers that could increase touch points with their end-users and promote adoption of blockchain technology to the commercial sector.”
Apart from connecting Amazon Web Services through Ingram Micro, technine is honored to be invited as the guest speaker of the month of Cloud Illuminate, a technical virtual event series organised by Ingram Micro for its partners and resellers.
“We will be delivering a speech to introduce our blockchain projects, and share our experience on how Amazon Web Services can help us combat challenges brought by implementing blockchain technology.” said Lucas Mo, Chief Operating Officer of technine. “We see this as a great start and we look forward to creating more collaborations with peers via Ingram Micro’s strong network.”
The Cloud Illuminate fintech webinar will be held at 15:00 on January 24, 2022 (UTC +08:00) and conducted in Cantonese with English presentation slides. It is now open for registration to any interested parties via Ingram Micro’s platform.
About technine
Co-founded by software R&D and blockchain experts based in Hong Kong, technine provides customized blockchain solutions including NFT, crypto and exchange platform development services that help enterprises step into the upsurge crypto market and bring exponential growth to their businesses. Visit https://nineblocks.io/ for more information.
About Ingram Micro
Ingram Micro helps businesses Realize the Promise of Technology. It delivers a full spectrum of global technology and supply chain services to businesses around the world. Deep expertise in technology solutions, mobility, cloud, and supply chain solutions enables its business partners to operate efficiently and successfully in the markets they serve. Unrivaled agility, deep market insights and the trust and dependability that come from decades of proven relationships, set Ingram Micro apart and ahead. More at www.ingrammicro.com
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Transasia Minerals Ltd announces plans to develop a nickel processing facility in Indonesia with Artha Bumi Mining group by 2024
The USD 2 billion facility will produce ferronickel and EV battery grade nickel sulphate
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 19 January 2022 – Transasia Minerals Ltd, an international mining company headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, today announced its plans to proceed with developing a nickel processing facility in Morowali, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
The nickel processing facility in Morowali is slated to complete construction by 2024, following the ruling by the Indonesian Supreme Court No 122/PK/TUN/2021 on 10 November 2021 to reinstate the nickel ore mining licenses (IUPs) of Artha Bumi Mining Group. The project investment is estimated at USD 2 billion, and the facility will focus on the production of ferronickel and EV battery grade nickel sulphate, a raw material used to produce EV batteries. With Indonesia moving towards boosting economic growth and looking to attract foreign direct investment, the nation’s abundant nickel reserves provide a platform to scale up the value-chain and become a hub for end-to-end battery making.
Research from Fitch Solutions shows tremendous growth opportunities for nickel production globally, with estimated growth rates of 4 per cent year-on-year from 2021 to 2030. Indonesia is expected to lead this growth, with the production of 1.13 million tonnes of nickel by 2025, and growing to 1.29 million tonnes by 2030, with major production sites in Sulawesi and Maluku. A natural metallic element, nickel sulphate is predominately used to manufacture items like stainless steel or EV batteries. Demand for nickel has surged in recent years, thanks to the increased need for electric-vehicle batteries.
Maman Khairussalam, spokesman of Artha Bumi Mining Group says of the announcement, “We are pleased to proceed with the construction of the facility based on feedstock of our reinstated nickel ore deposits and look forward to having the support of TransAsia Minerals. The benefits of the nickel processing facility will not only increase job opportunities in Morowali, but also further establish Indonesia as a hub for nickel sulphate export, ultimately giving a boost to the Indonesian economy.”
“We are excited to work alongside Artha Bumi Mining Group and contribute to the Indonesian economy and local community,” said Pavel Erokhin, CFO of Transasia Minerals Ltd. “The project MOU was first executed in 2016 in Sochi, Russia, during a meeting of Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Russian President V. Putin on the sidelines of the ASEAN-RUSSIA Summit, and we are glad to be able to move this project forward. The investment into the project is a testimony of our commitment to put the nickel industry onto a global platform and establish the Indonesian nation as a hub for nickel sulphate export.”
About TransAsia Minerals Ltd
Transasia Minerals Ltd is a privately owned investment company, with main focus on mining, oil & gas and energy sectors, with head office in Jakarta, Indonesia and representative offices in Singapore and South Africa.
About Artha Bumi Mining (ABM) Group
Artha Bumi Mining Group is an Indonesian partnership of several affiliated ore mineral rights deposits holders operating in Morowali, Central Sulawesi, estimated to possess vast economical nickel ore reserves.
For more information on TransAsia Minerals, please visit: http://www.transasiaminerals.com/home/.
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