The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the latest version of the world’s favourite family game – ‘Monopoly: Chiang Mai Edition’ – the second of special Thailand editions following the success of the Monopoly: Phuket Edition.
The Monopoly: Chiang Mai Edition is created by Winning Moves UK under license from the Monopoly owners Hasbro and in partnership with TAT. Winning Moves UK also releases a Chiang Mai edition of the popular card game Top Trumps.
The new Monopoly: Chiang Mai Edition board game is set to immerse players in the rich tapestry of Chiang Mai’s culture, history, and landmarks. The game features more than 30 locations and activities in Chiang Mai, including Doi Ang Khang, Bua Tong Waterfall, Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Chang Moi Road, and Doi Inthanon which features on the ‘most expensive’ side of the board on a dark blue space.
The official launch of MONOPOLY: Chiang Mai Edition took place on 11 October 2023 at The Chiang Mai Old Town Hotel. The highly anticipated launch event included an official reveal of the special edition MONOPOLY board by Mr. Monopoly himself! The memorable and successful evening marked the beginning of an exciting journey through the streets of Chiang Mai for board game enthusiasts and Chiang Mai enthusiasts alike.
Monopoly: Chiang Mai Edition and Chiang Mai Top Trumps are available for purchase at select retail outlets across Chiang Mai, including at Asia Books, Golden Goblin Games, Fizzy, Game Tree, Alurfia in Shelter, Time to Table, The Chiang Mai Old Town Hotel, Panyaden International School, and Unity Concord International School. They can also be purchased through online channels.
Consumer confidence in Thailand increased for the second consecutive month in September due to government stimulus initiatives and an increase in foreign tourists. The consumer index rose from 56.9 in August to 58.7 in September. The formation of a new government and its approval of policies to boost the economy have contributed to improving consumer sentiment. The government also plans to implement new measures, such as a 10,000 baht handout via a digital wallet, to stimulate the economy. However, concerns remain about the global economic slowdown and higher interest rates impacting the demand for Thai exports.
Consumer Confidence in Thailand Rises on Government Stimulus and Tourist Numbers
Thai consumer confidence has experienced a consecutive increase for the second month in a row in September. This growth has been mainly driven by government stimulus initiatives and a surge in the number of foreign tourists visiting the country. The consumer index, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, rose from 56.9 in August to 58.7 in September.
Key Takeaways on Increased Consumer Confidence
Several key takeaways can be drawn from this rise in Thai consumer confidence. Firstly, the boost in confidence can be attributed to the government’s implementation of stimulus policies and the higher numbers of foreign tourists. Secondly, the consumer index itself saw an improvement from 56.9 in August to 58.7 in September. Lastly, consumers feel more optimistic following the formation of a new government and its approval of policies aimed at bolstering the economy.
Continued Efforts by the Government and Concerns for Thai Exports
The formation of a new government in August and their endorsement of policies focused on strengthening the economy and reducing the cost of living have significantly contributed to the improved sentiment among consumers. Additional measures implemented by the government, such as a 10,000 baht handout via a digital wallet, are aimed at stimulating a sluggish economy. However, concerns remain about the potential impact of the global economic slowdown and higher interest rates on the demand for Thai exports.
FUZHOU, China, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The World Marine Equipment Conference 2023, jointly sponsored by the People’s Government of Fujian Province, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China, and the Ministry of Transport of the People’s Republic of China, is held from October 12th to 15th in Fuzhou, Fujian. The promotional videos for the conference have been released through overseas social media including "Oriental.Paris", "Discover Fujian" and "Discover Fuzhou".
It depicts Fujian’s rich maritime history from the Fujian’s shipping administration, "the cradle of China’s modern navy", to its bustling modern ports, and the thriving scene of countless fishing boats sailing to the sea. The video condenses Fuzhou’s historical heritage of sea-based prosperity and its ambitions to be a strong maritime city in just one minute, according to the Publicity Department of CPC Fuzhou Municipal Committee.
The conference, themed "Carrying the Dreams of Humanity to New Horizons" aspires to be a high-level, high-energy and high-performing international event in the marine equipment industry. It mainly includes the opening ceremony and main forum, 6 sub-forums, an achievement exhibition and several concurrent events. The conference guests will be actively engaged in discussions in key areas of maritime equipment, focus on fostering collaborative innovation in the industrial and supply chains, driving industry-university-research cooperation, talent exchange, economic and trade partnerships, and translating achievements into tangible benefits. It aims at propelling the marine equipment industry towards a path of high-end, green, intelligent and innovative development.
At the opening ceremony and main forum on 12th October, domestic and international organizations, experts, scholars, and heads from well-known enterprises in the field of marine equipment come together, and engage in profound discussions on topics such as technological innovation, equipment manufacturing and industrial cooperation.
As a major part of the conference, the achievement exhibition showcases products, technologies and solutions that have received authoritative recognition and awards in the field of marine equipment since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, and has attracted great attention of the professionals.
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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei launched next-Gen GigaGreen radio at the All Bands to 5G Summit held during the Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) 2023. Attending the summit, Richard Liu, president of Huawei Global Carrier Marketing & Solution Sales Dept, highlighted the necessity for new GigaGreen radio: "Four years of 5G’s commercial success stands as a testament to the critical role of green solutions. To help carriers amplify monetization success, we provide the new GigaGreen solution to improve their networks in performance and energy efficiency while catering to optimal experiences."
Richard Liu delivering a speech at the All Bands to 5G Summit
GSMA, Ookla, and pioneers from various emerging service sectors, such as VR cloud gaming, 3D video, and RedCap, shared their expectations for premium 5G networks at the summit, noting that new services require not only fast downlink, but high uplink, low latency, and more extensive coverage to have smooth, immersive HD experiences and ubiquitous 5G connections. Ookla highlighted the Game Score to measure mobile gaming experience and emphasized the importance of deploying local edge computing servers, rolling out 5G SA, and planning 5G-Advanced(5.5G) to enable lag-free mobile cloud games.
Leading global carriers shared their success stories regarding 5G network construction and stated that 5G cross-generation experience and continuous coverage are essential in order to quickly acquire 5G users and achieve 5G business success. Considering the higher network requirements of new services, the next phase of network construction will focus on 5G networks that feature ultimate downlink experience, high uplink, low latency, and seamless coverage. Through innovations in ultra-wideband and multi-antenna technologies, network capabilities can be comprehensively improved to evolve 5G from fast to best.
At the summit, Wang Shikang, Vice President of Huawei Wireless FDD Product Line, unveiled new FDD GigaGreen Radios. Using Gigaband ultra-wideband and multi-antenna technologies and breakthrough materials, algorithms, and architectures, this solution offers Gbps experience and supports simplified deployment and "0 Bit, 0 Watt" energy saving, enabling a number of products, such as 4T4R, 8T8R, and Massive MIMO, to work with industry-leading true-wideband PA and FDD beamforming technology. This helps carriers achieve superior performance and simplified multi-band deployment. As such, service-load-based RF power management is possible, reducing power consumption by 30% compared with the previous generation. Thanks to its strong capabilities to significantly improve performance and coverage, GigaGreen enables new bands in networks without increasing power consumption or reconstructing sites. This boosts investment efficiency while driving all bands to 5G/5.5G for consistently premium 5G networks.
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BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — During the Hangzhou Asian Games, many reporters from around the world took tours and experienced the romance and vitality of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China.
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TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 13 October 2023 – The 2023 Siraya Go CreCar held its promotional press conference today (October 12th) at the MOTC in Taipei. The event was filled with spectacular performances, including a lively cheerleading squad that brought the atmosphere to a climax. Invited guests included the official of the MOTC Chen,Yen-Po, the official of the Tourism Administration Chen,Yen-Po, the representative from the office of the member of the Legislative Yuan Kuo Kuo-Wen Chen,Yen-Po, Director of the Siraya National Scenic Area Headquarters Hsu Chen-Neng, and Yan Xiang-zhao, Director of Tsou-Ma-Lai Farm. Joe Fang was the heavyweight Design Director invited to served as the judge of this event. Fang is the Creative Director of Joe Fang Studio, and the first-ever “Triple Gold” designer who has been responsible for designing the ceremonies of the Golden Bell Awards, Golden Melody Awards, and Golden Horse Awards. Last year’s championship car and this year’s newly constructed themed giant cake car were also unveiled, together with celebrities and famous cars to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Siraya Go CreCar.
November 26th, the day of the event, is also the birthday of the Siraya National Scenic Area Headquarters. The first-ever reveal of a gigantic cake-themed car, designed under the brand of “Touching Siraya” with multiple shades of dreamy pastel green, instantly captivated the audience. VIPs on site were eager to try driving the eye-catching cake-themed car, and the host also invited them to take photos with it. Besides the thrilling competitions on the day of the event, there are also popular internet celebrity Food Truck, abundant prairie activities, and extra prize drawing. We invite everyone to Tsou-Ma-Lai Farm on November 26th to watch the exciting competitions and celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Go CreCar and the birthday of the Siraya National Scenic Area Headquarters, while also enjoying the rich natural scenery, culture and history of Siraya.
Chen,Yen-Po, Political Deputy Minister, Ministry of Transportation and Communications pointed out that not only does the Siraya National Scenic Area, Tourism Administration, MOTC boast rich cultural and natural assets, but it also has abundant reservoir resources, making it very suitable for cycling enthusiasts. Entering its tenth year, the Siraya Go CreCar is part of Taiwan Cycling Festival series and also Taiwan’s only locally-organized self-made car race. The non-motorized, uniquely designed cars offer a different cycling experience and are given new definitions and spirits through the creativity, passion, and teamwork of the contestants. We hope to continue promoting this unique event internationally and attract more international travelers and teams to Taiwan to participate in the competition. This year, we have set a target of 6 million tourists coming to Taiwan; next year, we aim to welcome as many as 12 million visitors.
Lin, Hsin-Jen, Deputy Director General, Tourism Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications said, “The Siraya Go CreCar event is more than just a competition. Through collaboration in car-making among families, friends, and classmates, it embodies the core concepts of ‘helping others for mutual benefit’ and ‘teamwork,’ which are constantly emphasized by the Tourism Administration. We hope to invest in local tourism and strengthen regional travel and collaborative governance of the tourism union, while working with private-sector operators and local governments to drive the local tourism industry.”
Hsu Chen-Neng, Director of the Siraya National Scenic Area Headquarters, said, “This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Siraya Go CreCar, and we have specially designed it around the theme of ‘A Decade of Dazzling Siraya,’ showcasing the accumulated achievements the Siraya Go CreCar since 2014. The day will be filled with spectacular activities at Tsou-Ma-Lai Farm, including a large inflatable amusement park, picnic on the lawn, and incessant prairie activities. We aim to offer tourists from all over Taiwan a cost-effective, wonderful experience and reward the broad public who have supported the Siraya Go CreCar for the past ten years.”
The Siraya National Scenic Area Headquarters has specially crafted limited offers for those who enjoy traveling. Collaborating with local businesses around Tsou-Ma-Lai Farm, those who patronize collaborating stores in November, check-in with the tag ‘2023 Siraya Go CreCar,’ and follow the Siraya National Scenic Area Headquarters’ fan page will enjoy multiple discounts. We are also launching a two-day, one-night, in-depth tour of ‘Touching Siraya’ to introduce the features within the jurisdiction of Siraya to both domestic and foreign travelers. The itinerary is filled with local experiences and cultural enrichment, targeting tourists from Hong Kong and Macau to unveil the unique elegance of Siraya. This is complemented by various food, accommodation, travel, and shopping businesses linked to the ‘2023 Siraya Go CreCar,’ allowing visitors to enjoy mango ice in Yujing, or stay overnight in Danei, Liuying, and Baihe, all at the most favorable prices for a premium experience.
‘2023 Siraya Go CreCar’ Collaborating Businesses Special Offers (more to come)
NO.
Store Full Name
Area
Offers and Discounts
Accommodations
1
556 Homestay
Danei
Booking 10% Discount
2
Tsou-Ma-Lai Farm
Danei
Orchid Hall: Weekdays 3000 NTD, Weekends 3800 NTD (For the week of the event only)
3
Yutian Yunhai Villa
Yujing
10% discount on both weekdays and weekends
4
Dingdang Homestay
Yujing
10% discount on weekdays (rounded down); weekend stay at weekday rates.
5
Yunding Scenic B&B
Yujing
From 11/1 to 12/15, check-in and tag the Siraya Go CreCar fan page to enjoy a 5% discount on weekdays and a 10% discount on weekends.
6
Yihai Homestay
Yujing
5% discount on weekdays, 10% discount on weekends.
7
Yujing Old Street B&B (Yujing Homestay)
Yujing
Receive a free scoop of mango ice cream with your stay.
8
Taisugar Liuying Jianshanpi Resort
Liouying
During the event period, present Siraya Go CreCar work pass, contestant badge, or ticket stub to enjoy special rates at the “Jianshanpi Guest House” (not applicable to groups).
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CHANGZHOU, China, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The 2023 China Changzhou International Forum on Science and Technology & Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation opened on October 8, marking the 18th consecutive year of this event. The forum’s theme this year is "Opening Up and Unleashing Our Energy for Greater Innovation". It aims to connect domestic and international economic, technological, industrial, and talent resources to accelerate Changzhou’s transformation into a capital of new energy.
12 fund projects were signed; 18 industrial and technological innovation projects were signed, with a total investment of nearly 55 billion yuan, among which 10 were related to the new energy industry, with a total investment of 31 billion yuan, according to the Organizing Committee.
Changzhou has set its sights on becoming the "Capital of New Energy" and has actively developed the new energy industry, unleashing new green potential. From January to July, large-scale enterprises in the new energy manufacturing sector achieved a total output value of 404.22 billion yuan, marking a 23.3% year-on-year growth. From January to August, more than 200 new energy projects were initiated, with a total investment exceeding 90 billion yuan. Exports of "New Three" products, including electric vehicles, lithium batteries, and solar cells, reached 21.61 billion USD, a 17.1% increase.
Changzhou has also established a 5-billion-yuan New Energy Industry Investment Fund to attract investments in all aspects of the new energy industry chain, innovation chain, talent chain, and capital chain. The 10 new energy projects signed during the opening ceremony will play a pivotal role in advancing the direction of photovoltaic development, with a focus on new energy storage, boosting the overall scale and quality of industries in fields like new energy vehicles and core components, intelligent connected vehicle software and hardware products, and high-end automotive electronics. These efforts will further drive the continuous growth of Changzhou’s industrial clusters.
A group of leading companies in the field of new energy have accelerated the growth of a number of new energy projects, extending the "longboard" of the new energy industry in Changzhou.
Over the years, Changzhou has vigorously promoted all-round and high-level opening up to enhance its level of international development. During the opening ceremony, more than 300 domestic and foreign business guests attended in person, with the number of foreign guests exceeding 30% of the total attendees. Among them were executives from Fortune Global 500 companies, multinational corporations, and renowned companies. Throughout this year, more than 60 CEOs from multinational companies have visited Changzhou. Their actions, including inspecting factories, assessing project operations, attending new project and production line launch ceremonies, and discussing capital increase and production expansion, have demonstrated their trust in Changzhou through practical actions.
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Live Festival surpassed records with 30 million engagements
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 13 October 2023 – Shopee achieved a historical milestone this 10.10 Shopee Live Festival, with a remarkable 120 times uplift* in “Add to Cart” conversions, driven by increased new user traffic and high user engagements on peak day itself. Malaysians participated in fun and interactive live stream sessions, enjoyed live-exclusive vouchers from participating sellers, and joined in on Shopee Live game shows.
Happy users checking out Shopee Live
Shopee Live recorded an outstanding 30 million engagements on 10.10, underscoring the captivating nature of live streaming with users anticipating dynamic features such as Flash Vouchers and Spin 2 Win mini games. 12 times more* first-time viewers eagerly tuned in to Shopee Live on 10.10 as they eagerly sought the opportunity to get 90% off vouchers from participating sellers and compete for a chance to win the RM10,000 cash prize at the 8PM Kotak Duit Misteri game show.
Shopee Mall sellers significantly increased 12-fold, adopting Shopee Live for the first time on 10.10 day versus an average normal day in the last quarter. Buyers were treated to exclusive deals and discounts from over 5,000 brands such as Pediasure, TTRacing, and more on Shopee Live. On 10.10, Jovian, LONKOOM, Maybelline, Mydin, Nestle, Skechers, SKINTIFIC, Swiss Thomas, Zoe Arissa, and Zucca reached the highest number of live stream orders, offering worry-free shopping with 100% authentic products, a 15-day Return Policy, and 8x Money Back Guarantee.
Kenneth Soh, Head of Marketing at Shopee Malaysia said, “We are pleased to report a remarkable surge in demand for shoppertainment through Shopee Live. So many notable brands took centre stage during the 10.10 campaign, and Malaysians tuned in to discover new products, engage with others, and save with exclusive deals. Shopee’s track record in driving conversions is a huge monetizable opportunity for our livestream sellers.”
This 10.10 Shopee Live Festival, Fashion and Beauty brands capitalised on live commerce offering a captivating behind-the-scenes glimpse of their products. Throughout the day, Malaysian consumers readily searched for fashion products and accessories such as blouses, dresses, women’s handbags, women’s shoes, and women’s sandals. Plus-size clothing, jewellery, and hijab emerged as the most ordered fashion products on peak day.
Buyers claimed over 1.3 million vouchers on Shopee Live, making it a shopper’s paradise for those seeking to save big on their purchases. Hand sanitizer refill bottles, natural farm fresh eggs, and Halal sambal took the top spot for local Shopee Live orders, reflecting a diverse range of consumer interests.
“Shopee Live comes with proprietary dynamic tools to create exciting live streams, including the Polling Tool, Auction Tool, Flash Vouchers, and Exclusive Live Streaming Price. Brands and sellers use them to personalise sessions, creating urgency, two-way conversations, and drive higher conversions. The result is unforgettable and highly engaging interactions that resonate with their target audiences,” Soh added.
Outside of the Klang Valley, Johor Bahru, Kinta, Melaka Tengah, Seremban, and Timur Laut witnessed a substantial surge in engagement through Shopee Live. This highlights the broadening outreach and widespread allure of Shopee Live as users explore new horizons on e-commerce.
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