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The Beach Club marks the first stage of a project which will also include Dusit Thani Residence Davao, and dusitD2 Davao hotels, which are set to open in 2019. Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has marked the launch of The Beach Club at Lubi Plantation Island, Managed by Dusit, an exclusive island retreat in the Davao Gulf, Philippines.  Commanding an impressive location at the heart of Lubi Plantation, an 36-hectare master-planned leisure township within a former coconut plantation, The Beach Club invites visitors to experience an upscale island lifestyle amidst unspoiled reef, coral gardens, exotic marine life, and lush tropical fauna. Easily accessible by boat from the mainland, the family-friendly retreat features a large swimming pool, a children’s play area, an events hall, the Tarictic Grill & Snack Bar serving barbecued favourites, and a private beach stretching 50 metres. Visitors can also easily arrange

The former royal capital of Laos has long been renowned for its adherence to sustainable practices – and the recently launched 123-room resort is already in on the action Sustainability may have been a burning issue — some would even say a buzzword — in the hospitality and tourism sectors in recent years, but for Luang Prabang it is simply part of the ancient city’s fabric. From traditional locally-sourced menus that burst with freshness and flavour to responsible tourism activities that would make the most cynical traveller smile, Laos’ former royal capital prides itself on its mix of rich heritage, local culture and close-knit community that is increasingly hard to find on the 21st-century tourist map. And while many destinations are now attempting to quickly carve out a sustainable reputation Luang Prabang has already chalked up a series of respectable awards for its far-reaching efforts in the last decade. “There are few examples of destinations in which so many pos

Ending the year on a high note, JD Sports has officially opened the doors of its second store in the beautiful and culturally rich city of Penang located strategically in Gurney Plaza, the island’s most popular mall. Customers   in attendance for the opening day got to explore a range of some of the world’s leading sports fashion brands at the brand new store. Also present were some of the Penang’s most fashionable locals such as Anerly Fang, Clarence Wong, Jestinna Kuan and Julene Khor. The official launch of JD King of Trainers Gurney Plaza brings the total of JD stores in Malaysia to a whopping 11 stores. The location covers an area of 9,670 square feet making it the largest store for the brand in Penang. JD Gurney Plaza houses the latest in sneaker trends with selections such as the Adidas Falcon, Puma RS-X Toys, Fila Disruptor 2, Nike Air Max 97 Gel along with a collection of JD-exclusive designs and colourways. “The new store cements the brand’s presence in Penang.

Public Bank’s Founder and Chairman, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow has done it again with the latest award of the “The Best of Best In Brand Leadership Award 2018 – Overall Championship” by the Asia Pacific Brands Foundation. The award was presented by Dr. KKJohan, President, The BrandLaureate at a ceremony held at the Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on 20 December 2018. This latest personal-to-holder award is in acknowledgement of Tan Sri Teh’s leadership, one that not only brought success to Public Bank but also inspires and motivates many with his vision and wisdom. Dr. KKJohan in his citation said, “As the key driving force of Public Bank, Tan Sri Teh has steered the Bank to become the largest private bank in Malaysia for the past 50 years with your leadership; a leadership that is well grounded on the foundation of strong vision, diligence, innovation, integrity, responsibility and concern.” “In Corporate Malaysia, Tan Sri Teh’s leadership is hard to match and

dusitD2 Yarkay Thimphu, Bhutan and dusitD2 Ao Nang, Krabi deliver distinctive experiences in prime locations near major local attractions. Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has continued its global expansion by soft opening two new resorts under its upscale dusitD2 brand – dusitD2 Yarkay Thimphu, Bhutan and dusitD2 Ao Nang, Krabi (Thailand). Opened on 15 December 2018, dusitD2 Ao Nang, Krabi puts guests within walking distance of the beach and other major attractions in this popular beach town, in Southern Thailand. Besides 173 guest rooms and suites with a choice of sea, mountain or pool views, the family-friendly resort includes an All-Day-Dining restaurant, a lobby bar, an outdoor swimming pool with a separate children’s pool, a fitness centre, a spa, a 200 sq m ballroom, and an extensive children’s playground . Rock climbing excursions, jungle treks, and boat trips to nearby paradise islands can all be easily

Highlights concept of ‘Computerisation Trap’ and outlines the way forward to cross the ‘Digitalisation Chasm’  In yet another initiative to promote digitalisation among SMEs, SME Corp. Malaysia and Huawei Technologies (M) Sdn. Bhd. today announced a Whitepaper on the current state of digitalisation in Malaysian SME sector. Titled, “Accelerating Malaysian Digital SMEs: Escaping the Computerisation Trap”, the Whitepaper highlights challenges being faced by SMEs in order to be completely ‘digitalised’. It also proposes way forward to help SMEs cross the ‘digitalisation chasm’ and to uncover their full digital strength with the help of the Government and private sectors. SMEs in Malaysia represent 98.5% of all establishments which contributes to 37.1% of the Malaysia gross domestic product (GDP) and 66% of employment in 2017. However, SMEs are unfortunately caught in a computerisation trap with just having a computer and internet connectivity alone and not realising that they have stop

The Open Vault, the FinTech and Innovation unit of OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) has been official unveiled by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) Vice President of Growth Ecosystem Development Encik Norhizam Kadir. Encik Norhizam said the creation of the Bank’s unit on the 27 th floor of Wisma Lee Rubber, Jalan Melaka, is expected to drive OCBC Bank’s progression into the digital era. “We are pleased to see OCBC Bank committing itself to an initiative that seeks to engage more deeply with FinTech companies globally,” he said. The move is expected to act as a catalyst for the burgeoning FinTech segment. According to OCBC Bank Chief Executive Officer Dato’ Ong Eng Bin, partnership with FinTechs is growing to become an invaluable part of the Bank’s problem-solving approach, and the setting up of the physical office will lend impetus to realising its objectives. (L-R): Dato’ Ong Eng Bin, Chief Executive Officer of OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad; Mr