Authorities have prepared 58 million fish for release into natural river sources around the country this year.
Laos to Release 58 Million Fish into Natural Water Sources this Year
7-Eleven marks the opening of its 1000th store
With fun exciting offers and giveaways to say a BIG thank you!
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 July 2021 – 7-Eleven has officially opened its 1000th store in Hong Kong – a milestone moment for both the brand and its customers. 7-Eleven launched its very first store in Happy Valley back in 1981 and, 40 years later, has opened its 1000th store on Des Voeux Road in Central. An integral part of the community and a true neighbourhood store, 7-Eleven is committed to bringing convenience closer to its customers wherever they are, whenever they need. Evolving alongside the people of Hong Kong, the brand has constantly innovated to live up to changing consumer expectations. To mark this landmark achievement, a series of promotions and offers are being rolled out to thank customers for their loyal support.
A Journey of 1000 Stores: the story of 7-Eleven in Hong Kong
The Journey of 1000 Stores, a retrospective showcase outlining the story of 7-Eleven in Hong Kong, was held today in Central on 8 July. The exhibition charted 7-Eleven’s journey from its very first store right up to the opening of its 1000th store highlighting the brand’s milestones over the years, which many Hongkongers may still fondly remember from childhood. These include the immensely popular Hello Kitty badge collectible programme, from 2004 and the launch of HOTSHOT, its ready-to-eat range of authentic Hong Kong style treats beloved by students of all ages!
Serving the community for 40 years
7-Eleven has always been committed to giving back. Since 2013, it has worked with Caritas to offer training and job opportunities to over 40 people with special needs. In 2017, it teamed up with Pei Ho Counterparts to donate and distribute food to the homeless, the elderly and low-income families. It also hands out small gifts every Christmas to children in need to spread festive cheer. In 2020, 7-Eleven launched the Charity Meal Voucher Programme: 553,787 vouchers were collected within eight days and then distributed in local neighbourhoods hardest hit by the pandemic in collaboration with Food Angel, St. James’ Settlement, Foodlink, Hong Kong Christian Service and Pei Ho Counterparts.
Fun and exciting offers to say a big thank you to all its customers!
7-Eleven’s continuing success is down to its team members, business partners and, most importantly, its customers. To thank customers for their ongoing support, several tempting promotions and offers are taking place throughout July. For example, 7-Eleven launched an Instant Win Game, a first-of-its-kind Augmented Reality lucky draw with over $10 million worth of prizes to be won including 2,000 free cups of 7CAFÉ, 1,000 $100 cash vouchers and a whole host of product discounts. To mark 7-Eleven Day on 11 July, 7-Eleven will be running unmissable offers such as $7 cups of 7CAFÉ, $7 and $11 discounts on a wide range of products and more. There will also be “1000-themed” promotions exclusively for yuu Rewards members such as product redemptions for 1,000 yuu points and 1,000 yuu point giveaways. 7-Eleven deeply appreciates the continuous support of its customers and looks forward to sharing this milestone moment with everyone!
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Reader’s Digest Reveals Singapore’s Most Trusted Brands In 2021 During The Covid-19 Pandemic
Our 23rd Annual Survey Reveals The Brands & Personalities We Trust The Most
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 July 2021 – Coming off a year where our trust has never been more tested, with deadly dangers and testing lockdowns, the 23rd annual survey of Singapore’s Most Trusted Brands has been revealed exclusively in Reader’s Digest Singapore June issue. In many cases, the winners have withstood the challenges of today’s climate to instil even more consumer faith.
Reader’s Digest commissioned an independent market research agency to conduct a stand-alone survey of a representative sample across Asia, to find out consumer views on brands in over 50 categories. More than 8000 individuals were selected across five of the region’s key markets: Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. As well as brands, Singapore’s most trusted personalities were also identified and these results are revealed exclusively in the June issue of Reader’s Digest Singapore.
“Perhaps more than any other year previously, trust has been the guiding human emotion we’ve all had to rely on to navigate through our day safely,” notes Editor-in-Chief, Louise Waterson.
“For the brands themselves, trust matters when it comes to weathering a crisis, and ultimately, trust is built on the traditional foundations of quality, consistency, honesty and delivering on your promises.
“In terms of the current situation, with this pandemic, that also means getting proactive and reaching out to your customers like never before. It’s very much about maintaining a relationship with that particular individual.”
TRUST DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS
In these unprecedented difficult times, brands are expected more than ever to support customers with their concerns and provide reassurance that expectations will be upheld and that their value as a customer is recognised.
Trusted Brands understand that the key to easing consumer anxieties is to open a gate of communication through mutual respect and empathy. The Trusted Brands outlined in our survey are here to listen to customer concerns, sympathise with their situations and provide the necessary support and assistance to their customers because they appreciate these valued relationships.
This is the kind of service and quality that helps a consumer understand that the brand they know and trust is still on their side, and working hard to continue the relationship they worked hard to build.
NOTABLE WINNERS
- AIA, an Asia Award winner, also has won in the Insurance Company category in Singapore for 18 years;
- Daikin has won in the Air Conditioner category for 20 consecutive years;
- Pilot has been the winner in Pen category since 2003;
- SōngHè has been the Gold winner in the Rice category 11 times
- novita has won in the Air Purifier category for 7 consecutive years and also has won in the Water Purifier category for 6 consecutive years;
- Mitsubishi Electric has won in the Refrigerator category for 21 consecutive years and has been the winner in Air Conditioner category since 2006;
- Gong Cha has won the Gold Awards again this year, this is the second consecutive year winning since we introduce the Pearl Milk Tea category in Trusted Brands survey;
- Glenda Chong claimed the Most Trusted News Presenter, The Flying Dutchman yet again won Most Trusted Radio Presenter, Joseph Schooling was voted as the Most Trust Sports Personality by Singaporeans and Michelle Chong won the Most Trusted Entertainment/ Variety.
ABOUT THE SURVEY AND TO SEE THE FULL LIST
This is not a survey of the readers of Reader’s Digest magazine. It is an independently commissioned poll, with the results appearing exclusively in Reader’s Digest Singapore. Leading market research agency Catalyst Research surveyed a representative sample of 8000 individuals from Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan to determine which brands consumers trust most.
The survey reveals the brands, products and services that consumers believe in, over more than 50 categories.
These are the brands that consumers in Singapore turn to and recognise in their daily lives; whether that be the rice they serve to their family, the household products they frequent, or the insurance company they turn to.
These are the brands we lean towards every time we have to make a purchasing decision, the brands that have demonstrated through consistency and longevity that they are trusted in the minds of ordinary Singapore consumers.
Media backgrounder – Singapore’s Most Trusted Brands & Most Trusted Personalities
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Reader’s Digest Reveals Hong Kong’s Most Trusted Brands In 2021 During The Covid-19 Pandemic
The 23rd Annual Survey Reveals The Brands & Personalities We Trust The Most
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 July 2021 – Coming off a year where our trust has never been more tested, with deadly dangers and testing lockdowns, the 23rd annual survey of Hong Kong’s Most Trusted Brands has been revealed exclusively in Reader’s Digest Hong Kong June issue. In many cases, the winners have withstood the challenges of today’s climate to instil even more consumer faith.
Reader’s Digest commissioned an independent market research agency to conduct a stand-alone survey of a representative sample across Asia, to find out consumer views on brands in over 50 categories. More than 8000 individuals were selected across five of the region’s key markets: Hong Kong, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan. As well as brands, Hong Kong’s most trusted personalities were also identified and these results are revealed exclusively in the June issue of Reader’s Digest Hong Kong.
“Perhaps more than any other year previously, trust has been the guiding human emotion we’ve all had to rely on to navigate through our day safely,” notes Editor-in-Chief, Louise Waterson.
“For the brands themselves, trust matters when it comes to weathering a crisis, and ultimately, trust is built on the traditional foundations of quality, consistency, honesty and delivering on your promises.
“In terms of the current situation, with this pandemic, that also means getting proactive and reaching out to your customers like never before. It’s very much about maintaining a relationship with that particular individual.”
TRUST DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS
In these unprecedented difficult times, brands are expected more than ever to support customers with their concerns and provide reassurance that expectations will be upheld and that their value as a customer is recognised.
Trusted Brands understand that the key to easing consumer anxieties is to open a gate of communication through mutual respect and empathy. The Trusted Brands outlined in our survey are here to listen to customer concerns, sympathise with their situations and provide the necessary support and assistance to their customers because they appreciate these valued relationships.
This is the kind of service and quality that helps a consumer understand that the brand they know and trust is still on their side, and working hard to continue the relationship they worked hard to build.
NOTABLE WINNERS
- AIA, an Asia Award winner, also won in the Insurance Company and Provident Fund categories in Hong Kong;
- Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital received Gold awards in the Eye Surgery Center Category and Platinum awards in the Private Hospital Category;
- Yew Chung Education Foundation has been the Gold winner in the International School category 11 times;
- Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited has won in the Property developer category for 16 years;
- Hong Yip Service Co., Ltd. and Kai Shing Management Services Company Limited have won the Property management company category;
- Caltex has been the Gold winner in the Petrol Station category for 20 years;
- Golden Phoenix has won in the Rice category for 17 consecutive years;
- Centaline Property Agent has been the winner in Real Estate/Property Agent since 2007;
- amp received Gold awards for 7 years;
- HKUSPACE has been the Platinum winner in Continuing Education Institute Category for 8 years;
- Wilson Parking has been the Platinum winner in Car Parking Category for 9 consecutive years and Link has won Gold awards in the same category for 6 consecutive years;
- Anthony Fong Tung Shing yet again won Most Trusted Television Host for News/Current Affairs and, similarly, Do Do Cheng claimed the Most Trusted Entertainment/Variety Presenter again.
From Lovebirds, to Mothers, to Fingers – DJ Maddy Barber has $20,000 more MADLY Bespoke Jewellery Experiences to Giveaway
- DJ Maddy Barber ends her radio career with an unprecedented $50,000 jewellery giveaway
- The final giveaway on 16 July is called #GiveMaddyTheFinger and the team will be looking out for Singapore’s longest ring finger (plus one more winner)- a cheeky send off for the radio veteran
- $20,000 worth of MADLY bespoke jewellery experiences were given away today on Kiss92FM
- Adeline Tan had a hard time conceiving until going through IVF and their MADLY upgrade would be a celebration of her hard-earned family of 5
- Marianne George D’Cruz had suffered from postpartum depression and cracked her Diamond Engagement Ring during a breakdown so her MADLY upgrade would replace the damaged original
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 July 2021 – After announcing her departure from radio on Monday 28 June 2021, DJ Maddy Barber was egged on by co-hosts Divian Nair and Andre Hoeden to sponsor a radio giveaway and ended up conceding to a $50,000 MADLY bespoke jewellery giveaway! Last Friday, Jovan Teo and Eveleen Liew proposed to each other on air to a resounding #MadlyYes, and this week, not one but two lucky winners, Marianne George D’Cruz and Adeline Tan, have won a MADLY Upgrade worth $10,000 each.
Avid listeners of Kiss92 on the morning school run, Adeline Tan was urged by her three children to take part in this jewellery giveaway. Adeline’s journey to becoming a mother was a difficult one. After multiple failed fertility treatments, she finally conceived her three kids (a 9 year old son and a pair of 5 year old twins) in two rounds of IVF. However, after pregnancy, she found that she could no longer wear her wedding band and engagement ring. With this MADLY upgrade, she hopes to create a unique family heirloom which represents all five of them, a ring that she can pass on to her daughter someday.
Marianne George D’Cruz has a love story that moved the team to tears; a story of steadfast and everlasting love between husband and wife. After giving birth to her first son, she suffered from postpartum depression, and in one of her breakdowns, flew into a rage and threw her wedding ring against the wall so hard that the Diamond cracked. The ring was beyond repair. Her kind and loving husband wanted to replace it with a similar one, but even 27 years after the incident, she still felt guilty for what she had done and unworthy of a new ring, until now. Marianne gave a heartfelt dedication to her husband on air, saying that she “wouldn’t change anything in the world” about what they’d been through and that he was her “pillar, rock and gemstone all rolled into one”.
The final giveaway will be on Barber’s last radio show on the 16th of July, and is cheekily titled ‘Give Maddy The Finger’! It’s the search for Singapore’s longest ring finger. To participate, listeners just have to share a picture of their ring finger next to a ruler with the hashtag #GiveMaddyTheFinger on Instagram or Facebook. Two winners will be chosen and participants are encouraged to have fun and get creative with their entries.
About MADLY
MADLY is a vibrant and colourful bespoke jewellery brand which stocks the finest 0.1% of coloured gems from around the world. First and foremost a design house, the MADLY experience breaks free from norms that people expect from fine jewellery. Their bespoke, coloured gemstone pieces are made specially for each client; designed with bright, vivid colours to celebrate an occasion, crafted with all their tiniest quirks in mind and made to last generation after generation. Whether your piece is a symbol of power, a statement of freedom, or a sparkly reminder of those nearest and dearest, MADLY’s bespoke service offers you the chance to create meaningful coloured gem jewellery that speaks of who you are and who you want to be.
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Imported Cases Arrive in Savannakhet as Laos Records 68 New Cases of Covid-19
Laos has confirmed 68 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 2,537.
Singapore Asset Manager, Lighthouse Canton and CDPQ’s Ivanhoé Cambridge invest in life sciences R&D real estate
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 July 2021 – In a landmark transaction in South Asia, Ivanhoé Cambridge, a global real estate subsidiary of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (cdpq.com), one of Canada’s leading institutional fund managers, and Singapore based asset management firm, Lighthouse Canton (the existing asset manager with a track record of managing the portfolio), have announced their investment in a 0.85M sq.ft life science R&D office-labs portfolio in Genome Valley, Hyderabad.
The MN Park portfolio will receive investment from Ivanhoé Cambridge and Lighthouse Canton in an 80:20 ratio, respectively. The initial focus will be on consolidating the portfolio with select value accretive acquisitions in relevant life science R&D clusters in India. The transaction also includes the completion of development on identified land options within the portfolio to cater to tenant expansion requirements.
“This new investment in MN Park allows us to reinforce our conviction in life science real estate, a key focus area of our diversification strategy into high growth, innovation-focused sectors”, commented Chanakya Chakravarti, Managing Director, India, at Ivanhoé Cambridge. “We anticipate that India will further cement its position in the global life science arena in the post pandemic world. A new healthcare focus positions office-labs as a unique and exciting opportunity. We look forward to participating in this high growth sector by expanding the portfolio through select acquisitions in partnership with an aligned asset manager. MN Park offers diversification to Ivanhoé Cambridge’s India exposure, thereby enhancing portfolio resilience.”, he added.
“This is the first time a global pension fund is investing in life sciences R&D real estate in the region, and we are proud to be taking the first step in showcasing Singapore’s asset management capabilities in this space.” Said Ms. Audrey Tang, Chief Operating Officer for Lighthouse Canton in Singapore.
Adding to this, Mr. Shilpi Chowdhary, CEO for Lighthouse Canton, said, “The life sciences office-labs has been a high conviction theme for the firm since our acquisition of the MN Park portfolio in 2016. We are pleased to be co-investing with Ivanhoé Cambridge, a firm which is deeply aligned with this strategy. This investment sets the benchmark for such assets in the region, and we look forward to continuing supporting the growth of the life sciences sector across Asia.”
Ivanhoé Cambridge’s investment in MN Park is in line with its global strategy of focusing on sectors that foster innovation and long-term growth fundamentals. In March 2021, Ivanhoé Cambridge partnered with Lendlease to develop a 1.15-acre project featuring a state-of-the-art life science building with world-class amenities, located at 60 Guest Street, a land parcel in the Boston Landing campus in Allston/Brighton, Massachusetts.
Lighthouse Canton successfully acquired MN Park in 2016. It is South Asia’s largest privately owned portfolio of leased life sciences R&D facilities. The park is occupied by global and domestic credit tenants operating strategic R&D facilities engaged in mission critical, core innovation focused healthcare research.
About Ivanhoé Cambridge
Ivanhoé Cambridge invests internationally alongside strategic partners and major real estate funds that are leaders in their markets. Through subsidiaries and partnerships, the Company holds interests in more than 1,100 buildings, primarily in the industrial and logistics, office, residential and retail sectors. Ivanhoé Cambridge held C$60.4 billion in real estate assets as at December 31, 2020 and is a real estate subsidiary of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (cdpq.com), one of Canada’s leading institutional fund managers. For more information: www.ivanhoecambridge.com
Ivanhoé Cambridge develops and invests in high-quality real estate properties, projects and companies that are shaping the urban fabric in dynamic cities around the world. It does so responsibly, with a view to generate long-term performance. Ivanhoé Cambridge is committed to creating living spaces that foster the well-being of people and communities, while reducing its environmental footprint.
About Lighthouse Canton
Founded in 2014, Lighthouse Canton is a Singapore headquartered asset and wealth management firm with over 80 full time employees across offices in Dubai, and India (Bangalore and Hyderabad). Lighthouse Canton has AUM of S$2B (CA$1.88) (across public and private markets) on behalf of institutional investors, family offices, and high net worth individuals. It has been investing through multiple strategies in RE private equity, direct lending, public equities, and global macros. Under the Private Markets business vertical, the firm has developed a strong track record as a real estate asset manager, with a sharp focus on life sciences R&D office labs segment. For more information: www.lighthouse-canton.com
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Luxembourg Reaffirms Long-term Commitment to Development and Cooperation with Laos
The 13th Bilateral Partnership Commission meeting between the Government of Lao PDR and the Government of Luxembourg took place on 8th July 2021.
