A Collaborative Platform Showcasing Scalable and Affordable Solutions for Climate Action, With a Focus on the Global South
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2024 – The Biosphere 3 Solutions Pavilion stood out at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) as a beacon of innovation and collaboration. Hosted in the Blue Zone, the pavilion presented cutting-edge solutions that address energy equity, decarbonization, and sustainability challenges.The Biosphere 3 Solutions Pavilion at COP29 showcased climate change solutions from more than ten companies, including LONGi, Delong Steel, and GEM. By emphasizing affordability and scalability, it reinforced its commitment to empowering developing nations to overcome climate action barriers.
The pavilion brought together stakeholders to explore practical pathways for achieving the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target. The showcased solutions reflected China’s growing influence in global climate action, offering advanced technologies that reduce costs and expand accessibility, particularly for the Global South.
Advancing Energy Equity
One of the central themes of the Biosphere 3 Solutions Pavilion was addressing the global imbalance in energy access. The pavilion highlighted how economies of scale and technological advancements are making renewable energy more affordable.
The pavilion emphasized China’s role in supporting developing nations to achieve energy independence. By lowering the cost of renewable energy technologies, these countries are enabled to leapfrog traditional energy systems, fostering sustainable growth and improved living standards.
Driving Decarbonization
The Biosphere 3 Solutions Pavilion also underscored China’s advancements in decarbonizing heavy industries, including steel and cement. Through the adoption of green smelting processes, waste recycling, and energy efficiency measures, Chinese companies are setting new benchmarks for sustainability. These efforts not only reduce carbon emissions but also provide a model for integrating economic growth with environmental responsibility.
Empowering the Global South
The pavilion showcased how China’s industrial capabilities are redefining roles for nations in the Global South. By making clean energy technologies and decarbonization strategies more accessible, the pavilion reinforced its commitment to empowering developing nations to take an active role in global climate action.
A Platform for Global Collaboration Throughout COP29, the Biosphere 3 Solutions Pavilion facilitated cross-border dialogue, fostering partnerships and knowledge sharing. Its proximity to the China Pavilion created a synergistic environment where participants explored comprehensive solutions to tackle climate change.
The pavilion’s exhibits and interactive sessions provided a glimpse into the future of sustainable development, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in achieving global climate goals. Hashtag: #Biosphere3SolutionsPavilion
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About Biosphere 3 Solutions Pavilion
The Biosphere 3 Solutions Pavilion is a platform dedicated to showcasing scalable and affordable climate solutions. It aims to empower nations, particularly in the Global South, by addressing critical sustainability challenges through innovation, collaboration, and advanced technology.
The 4th annual Lanxang Shorts Film Festival wrapped up today, celebrating Lao filmmakers and fostering a growing film community. The event, organized by Lao New Wave Cinema Productions with support from Mind Media and the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism, featured a short film competition, workshops, screenings, and networking opportunities.
Held from 21 to 23 November, the festival kicked off with a workshop on dossier writing and pitching, followed by a pitching competition, short film screenings, and an awards ceremony. Around 200 people, including filmmakers and their families, attended the event.
Founded in 2020, Lanxang Shorts aims to showcase and support emerging Lao filmmakers. With financial backing from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, this year’s festival launched the “Lanxang Cine Club,” which will host monthly screenings of local and international films. The festival’s “Filmmaker Talk” discussed the challenges and future of Lao cinema, offering insights and inspiration for the next generation of filmmakers.
“We were happy with the diversity and quality of films we received this year. From animation to experimental film, the filmmakers truly showcased the breadth of their storytelling abilities. One highlight was witnessing the bold and innovative approaches to filmmaking, pushing the boundaries of creativity,” said Vannaphone Sitthirath, Co-founder of Lao New Wave Cinema. Lanxang Shorts continues to offer a platform for filmmakers to connect, share, and grow the Lao film industry.
Reducing waste by collaborating with the World Green Organisation and a local farm to upcycle materials for farming use
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2024 – Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong (“Mead Johnson”) is re-introducing the “We CAN Protect the Future” formula cans recycling program today, inviting parents and the community to join forces in promoting recycling and resource recovery. Additionally, the company has partnered with a local organic farm to donate expired milk powder for use as organic fertilizer in farming, supporting sustainable development in multiple ways. These initiatives aim to reduce waste and encourage a green lifestyle.
Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong Reinforces Sustainability Commitment with Formula Cans Recycling Program
Chloe Ko, Marketing & Acquisition Director and Co-Head of Hong Kong and Taiwan, Mead Johnson Nutrition (Hong Kong) Limited, stated: “Mead Johnson has been supporting parents in Hong Kong for over half a century. In addition to offering high-quality infant nutrition products, we are committed to driving environmental sustainability to create a better future for our children. In 2021, we launched Hong Kong’s first formula cans recycling program and we have collected around 10,000 cans. As we relaunch the recycling program today, we are also partnering with a local organic farm to donate expired milk powder for use as organic fertilizer in growing vegetables and fruits. This dual approach not only reduces waste at the source but also upcycled the materials, fostering a more sustainable future for Hong Kong.”
We CAN Protect the Future
Once again, Mead Johnson is partnering with HKTVmall, Hong Kong’s largest 24-hour online shopping mall, and the non-profit environmental group World Green Organisation to promote the “We CAN Protect the Future” formula cans recycling program.From now until February 25, 2025, parents and their children can join the program at 36 HKTVmall O2O collection stations across all 18 districts in the territory. This initiative encourages families to nurture environmentally friendly habits from a young age and practice sustainable living while receiving shopping discount codes from HKTVmall – making it a win-win for consumers and the environment.
During the campaign, public members can drop off any brand of cleaned formula cans at designated HKTVmall O2O collection stations from Monday to Sunday, between 12pm and 8pm. In return, they will receive an HKTVmall e-voucher valued at HK$ 25 for their shopping*.
Jelly Zhou, Chief Executive Officer (Hong Kong) at Hong Kong Technology Venture Company Limited, stated: “HKTVmall shares the same corporate philosophy with Mead Johnson, committed to promoting green transformation and sustainable development to establish a better future for the next generation. We are delighted to collaborate again with Mead Johnson and the World Green Organisation to launch a new phase of the ‘We CAN Protect the Future’ program. Since its launch in 2021, the project has received strong consumer support. Currently, HKTVmall’s O2O collection points cover all 18 districts in Hong Kong, hoping to encourage more parents and children to join the recycling of formula cans and integrate waste reduction and recycling into their daily lives.”
Formula Milk for Farming Use
Mead Johnson is collaborating with the World Green Organisation and Fu Kum Organic Dragon Fruit Farm to promote waste-to-resource by donating expired milk powder for use as fertilizer in cultivating various organic fruits and vegetables. This initiative enables formula milk to nourish lives differently while significantly reducing waste. Mead Johnson and the farm also organize community education activities, allowing parents and their children to share the joys of farming. Through these engaging experiences, families can learn about sustainable living, adding a valuable educational dimension to the program!
Mead Johnson donates expired formula milk for use as fertilizer to a local farm, cultivating various organic fruits and vegetables. This initiative also includes family-friendly farming workshops and an upcycling workshop that turns baby formula cans into creative potted plants, allowing participants of all ages to experience the joy of sustainable living and adding a valuable educational aspect to the program!
*The electronic discount codes will be distributed from November 25, 2024, to February 25, 2025, with a validity period from November 25, 2024, to March 31, 2025. During the campaign, participants will receive one HK$25 electronic discount code for each formula can successfully returned. These codes can be used for purchases in the HKTVmall supermarket category but do not apply to the purchase of any brand of infant formula. Each person can redeem a maximum of one code per day. The availability of electronic discount codes may vary depending on the number of participating stores. For details, please contact the staff on collection day. Codes are available on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies last. For the addresses of HKTVmall O2O collection stations and the terms & conditions, please visit https://cloud.marketing.hktvmall.com/MJN_Recycling_2024/. Hashtag: #MeadJohnson
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About Mead Johnson Nutrition (Hong Kong) Limited
Mead Johnson Nutrition has been established for more than a century since 1905. As world’s renowned infant and child nutrition brand, Mead Johnson Nutrition has led the way in developing science-based pediatric nutrition products, guided by the mission to nourish the world’s children for the best start in life. Currently, Mead Johnson Nutrition provides more than 70 products in over 50 countries.
With excellent quality, Mead Johnson Nutrition has earned trust by nutritionists and parents. Its dedicated and rigorous attitude, continuous innovation, tireless pursuit of excellence and caring feedback to the community have also helped it establish a good brand image.
Mead Johnson Nutrition (Hong Kong) Limited has landed for a half century, providing Hong Kong parents with high quality, science-based products, various parenting information and professional advice, gaining trust and support from parents.
Mead Johnson Nutrition’s scientists and healthcare professionals are paying efforts on the formula for children with special nutrition needs and Mead Johnson Nutrition is one of the very few brands that insists to produce the formula for metabolic disorders’ children, giving hopes to them.
HKTVmall is the largest 24-hour online shopping mall in Hong Kong and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Technology Venture Company Limited (SEHK: 1137). HKTVmall provides one-stop shop services including online shopping, marketing & digital advertising, big data analysis, smart logistics & fulfilment as well as physical O2O stores, and to transform all business operation, trading, retail, finance and daily life onto a single digital online platform to establish a unique digital ecosystem. For more information, please visit www.hktv.com.hk.
The World Green Organisation (WGO) is an independent non-governmental organisation concerned with environmental conservation and environmentally related livelihood and economic affairs. It provides a holistic approach to a fully integrated three-pronged solution that combines social, environmental and economic dimensions for a paradigm shift towards low-carbon and climate-resilient development pathways.
Through science-based policy research and community projects, the WGO aims to enhance the quality of the environment, promote a greener economy, and improve people’s livelihoods. In particular, it will focus on the social concerns of underprivileged groups and on the creation of a green economy, to help realise its vision of sustainable development. For more information, visit www.thewgo.org/website/eng/.
Offering security solutions protecting all cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2024 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, continues to lead the way in cloud security for healthcare innovators. With its AI-driven platform delivering security across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, Trend enables healthcare organizations to drive transformative innovation while protecting critical cloud environments and sensitive patient information.
For organizations looking to unlock AI’s potential securely, Trend has developed a white paper with insights on protecting data and implementing security strategies across cloud platforms. This resource is designed to help healthcare and other regulated sectors align security with innovation.
Zach Evans, CTO, Xsolis: “We see security as a business enabler. As a leader in developing AI applications in healthcare for over a decade, our sector has grown explosively in recent years. Trend Micro gives us the peace of mind we need to accelerate our growth and deliver the innovative AI-powered solutions our customers are demanding. A partner who understands the AWS environment and compliance is invaluable in a highly regulated sector like healthcare.”
By adopting these AI-powered security tools, customers can focus on innovating with AI while trusting their cloud environments are secure and compliant.
Phil Bues, Senior Research Manager, Cloud Security at IDC: “As organizations adopt AI to drive outcomes, they face risks tied to data exposure and misconfigured cloud environments, and this is fuelling demand for solutions that can bridge security and innovation with real-time visibility and control over sensitive data and identities. Trend’s focus on integrating AI-driven security across cloud platforms positions it uniquely to tackle these challenges, enabling organizations in highly regulated environments, like healthcare, to innovate securely and maintain compliance.”
Kevin Simzer, COO at Trend: “The world’s most highly regulated government organizations and compliance-driven companies are served best by using Trend Micro to protect their most critical work in the cloud. We’re proud to continue this work in a new era of AI innovation, to give customers like Xsolis the confidence they need to go further and faster.”
Cloud-based tools like Amazon SageMaker and Amazon Bedrock empower organizations—especially those in regulated industries like healthcare, finance, and government—to delight customers with innovative AI-driven experiences. However, as these technologies evolve, so do the threats targeting them.
To address emerging threats and simplify security management, Trend has launched several security tools designed to provide proactive protection.
AI-Detection & Response (AI-DR) & AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM): industry-first solutions combine AI with real-time threat intelligence to enhance proactive security management and improve response times in the cloud.
Data Security Posture Management (DSPM): provides visibility into sensitive data within cloud environments, helping organizations detect and address risks such as misconfigurations and vulnerabilities. DSPM also helps identify sensitive data before it’s used in databases or AI training, supporting compliance, data integrity, and the responsible use of AI.
Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM): enhances the visibility and management of user identities, permissions, and their correlation with cloud resources. It helps quickly identify high-risk users, misconfigurations, and overly permissive access to minimize vulnerabilities and reduce the risk of attack.
Container Security – Runtime Malware Scanning: includes real-time and scheduled malware scanning for containers running on Kubernetes clusters, ensuring customers can detect threats in runtime and during the pipeline stage. The solution is enhanced through eBPF integration, protecting against threats, and helping customers meet compliance standards.
These innovations combine advanced AI with real-time threat intelligence to deliver strong protection and proactive security management for cloud environments. By offering these capabilities through a single, unified platform, organizations can reduce costs, simplify management, and close security gaps.
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Trend Micro
Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro’s AI-powered cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, Trend’s platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 70 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world. www.TrendMicro.com
Almost 1 in 2 Gen Zs are worried about mental health while 41 per cent are concerned about the ability to fund healthcare costs in old age
SINGAPPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 November 2024 –Singaporeans are leading healthier lives[1], yet most Gen Zs lack confidence in maintaining physical health in old age[2] (68 per cent) according to a study sponsored by Prudential Singapore (“Prudential”) and written by Economist Impact. Gen Z is the least confident generation when it comes to maintaining physical health, followed by Baby Boomers (67 per cent), Millennials (57 per cent), then Gen X (56 per cent). Mental health in old age was a concern that cut across age groups and was shared by half of Gen Z, Millennials and Gen X surveyed.
The study titled Healthspan barometer: evaluating public perspectives on healthy ageing in Singapore surveyed 1,014 Singapore residents aged 20 to 70 years old to understand their attitudes towards achieving a long healthspan. Healthspan is the period of one’s life spent in relatively good health, without chronic illnesses and age-related disabilities. The average life expectancy in Singapore is 84 years old, while the average healthspan is 74[3]. This means we spend around a decade of our lives in ill health[4].
Highlighting the importance of healthspan, Dr Sidharth Kachroo, Chief Health Officer, Prudential Singapore, said: “When we enhance our healthspan, we increase the number of healthy years in our life, not just add years to life. With nearly seven in 10 Gen Zs not confident about maintaining their physical health in old age and about half not confident about maintaining their mental health, starting preventive health measures early is crucial. By prioritising well-being at a young age, we can increase our chances for a long and healthy life.”
Gen Z’s distinctive concerns about ageing
The younger generation of respondents is aware of the importance of both physical and mental health in determining healthspan. Gen Zs are particularly concerned about maintaining their independence and avoiding social isolation in old age.
Top physical health concerns: not being able to perform day-to-day tasks (35 per cent); the inability to afford necessary healthcare services or medical treatments (33 per cent); and having one or more chronic conditions (31 per cent).
Top mental health concerns: feeling isolated from the community and society (34 per cent); cognitive decline or memory problems (32 per cent); and developing depression and/or anxiety (27 per cent).
Nearly 40 per cent of Gen Zs focus on reducing or managing work-related stress. This highlights the younger generation’s emphasis on work-life harmony and maintaining a balanced lifestyle as they enter the workforce.
Dr Kachroo added: “Equally as important as addressing physical and mental health concerns is putting in place a robust financial plan to cover future healthcare costs. This proactive, comprehensive approach can help one to maintain independence and pay for healthcare needs in old age.”
Key drivers of health management for a longer healthspan
When it comes to what defines healthy ageing, more than one-third of Singapore respondents share the same perspective. About 43 per cent believe it involves being physically active, while 35 per cent associate it with being free from chronic illness and maintaining cognitive function.
Meanwhile, the top factors identified as drivers of overall health management were adequate sleep and rest (55 per cent), a balanced and nutritious diet (46 per cent), and regular physical activity (45 per cent). Sandwiched between career and care-giving, millennial respondents in particular prized sleep the most (63 per cent), significantly more than Gen Zs (48 per cent).
Singapore residents are well supported in their health journey with access to a comprehensive range of national health initiatives such as Healthier SG and National Steps Challenge. There is high awareness of these initiatives, though adoption continues to require encouragement. For example, nearly four in 10 Gen Zs surveyed said they know about the HealthHub app but have not used it.
Dr Kachroo urged people to find out more about health resources that are available, stating: “Singaporeans have a strong awareness of the importance of healthy ageing and are supported by various national initiatives that provide a foundation for building good healthy habits. We encourage people to make the time to explore these resources as well as to leverage those available to them from private institutions such as Prudential to help them on their journey to age well.”
Prudential is focused on proactively enhancing the health of Singaporeans through its offerings. Policyholders of its MediSave-approved Integrated Shield Plan PRUShield enjoy a complimentary preventive health screening to promote early detection. Furthermore, those newly diagnosed with chronic illnesses such as high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes can enrol in Chronic Care Management Programmes to get holistic support for long-term health management.
About the study
Healthspan barometer: evaluating public perspectives on healthy ageing in Singapore explores how people in Singapore gauge their prospects for living a healthy, long life. It groups healthspan enablers into three pillars: individual resilience, financial planning and social structures. The respondents surveyed are across the four age groups: Gen Zs (born 1997 – 2006), Millennials (born 1981 – 1996), Gen X (born 1965 – 1980), Baby Boomers (1945 – 1964).
[2] Healthspan barometer: evaluating public perspectives on healthy ageing in Singapore. Q10. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Please select one in each row: (a) I am confident in my ability to maintain good physical health beyond the age of 75.
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About Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (Pte) Ltd (Prudential Singapore)
Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (Pte) Ltd is one of the top life insurance companies in Singapore, serving the financial and protection needs of the country’s citizens for 93 years. The company has an AA- Financial Strength Rating from leading credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s, with S$53.3 billion funds under management as at 31 December 2023. It delivers a suite of well-rounded product offerings in Protection, Savings and Investment through multiple distribution channels including a network of more than 5,200 financial representatives.
Bounchan Malavong, Vang Vieng Mayor, addresses the media about tourist deaths in the district (photo credit: Pathet Lao Daily)
Following the deaths of foreign tourists at a guesthouse in Vang Vieng district, Vientiane Capital last week, Bounchan Malavong, the district mayor, addressed the media about the ongoing investigation and the measures being taken to bring justice to the deceased.
The Ministries of Justice of Laos and China was Signing the Agreement in the field of Law and Justice (Credit Photo: Lao National Radio)
On 21 November, the ministries of justice of Laos and China took a significant step toward strengthening their legal ties by signing an agreement aimed at deepening cooperation in the field of law and justice in Vientiane Capital.
This image is used only representational purpose (photo credit: Jacques Scott)
In light of recent incidents involving tainted alcohol in Vang Vieng, the Lao government has confirmed three deaths suspected to be caused by methanol poisoning. This has led authorities to order the temporary closure of Nana Backpacker Hostel, where the victims had stayed. Alongside the closure, the government has pledged to hold those responsible accountable for their actions.