Day: January 8, 2022

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Child Dies, Five Injured In E. Afghan Roof Collapse Incident

MEHTARLAM, Afghanistan, A five-year-old child was killed and five people injured, in a rainfall-related incident in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Laghman, last night, a local source confirmed today.

“The incident occurred at mid-night when the roof of a muddy house collapsed, in a slum area in Camp Baba, a locality on the outskirts of provincial capital, Mehtarlam city,” Abdul Rahman Zyyar, a local elder and member of a local council, said.

The injured people, suffering critical wounds, were transported to a provincial hospital, the source said, adding, the house roof was badly soaked by the recent heavy rainfalls that ultimately wrecked and caused the tragic incident.

Roof collapse incidents frequently happen in Afghanistan, as most of the houses and shops in the countryside are built with mud and woods.

 

Source: Nam News Network

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Brunei Reports 27 New COVID-19 Cases, Total At 15,577

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei reported 27 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally to 15,577.

According to Brunei’s Ministry of Health, the newly-recorded cases included 24 local infections and three import cases.

As of Jan 6, 94.6 percent of Brunei’s population have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccines, while 93.6 percent have completed their vaccination schedule of two doses and 26.6 percent have received three doses.

A total of 130 active cases are still being treated and monitored in Brunei and 102 patients have died in the country.

 

Source: Nam News Network

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Run Away Employees

The Royal Brunei Police Force is tracing the whereabouts of 2 Indonesian men who were reported to have run away from their employer.

47-year old, Nur Aryo Wibowo, holder of green identification card number 51118959 and 38-year old, Muhsi, holder of green identification card number 51353133. Any information on their whereabouts can be relayed to the Police hotline 993 or any nearby police station.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

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Drop Box Project Contributions

In an effort to help orphans and the needy in making school preparations, a contributions presentation ceremony through the Dropbox Project was held via drive-thru.

40 recipients were selected to receive vouchers to purchase school uniforms and stationery.  The event was organised by the Women’s Bureau in collaboration with the Economic Bureau of Kampung Panchor National Housing Scheme, Mentiri Consultative Council.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

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Improving Quality of Literary Works

The Pangsura Journal published by the Language and Literature Bureau, DBP acts as a platform for the Journal of the Study and Research of Southeast Asian Literature. In addition, its publication also aims to improve the quality and quantity of DBP’s published journals. Published bi-annually, Jurnal Pangsura contains contributions of articles related to Southeast Asian literature and uses Malay as the language medium.

Currently, the Pangsura Journal continues to grow and enhance relations with countries in Southeast Asia through a dedicated member, the Southeast Asia Literature Council, Mastera. As an efficient and effective recommendation for observers and literary experts in Southeast Asia, the journal’s publication helps to improve the quality of literary works as well as supporting the development of Malay literature in the country and the Malay world in general.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

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Indonesian Minang Rendang Cuisine Competition

Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Indonesia’s relation was further strengthened with the launching of the Rendang Festival. The festival recently launched by the Indonesian Embassy in collaboration with the Indonesian Chef Association in Brunei Darussalam, the festival aimed to raise awareness and give an exposure to culinary experiences.

During the festival, the Indonesian Minang Rendang Cuisine was contested by 30 participants comprising locals, Indonesians and Malaysians. Four juries were appointed to evaluate in terms of taste, presentation, recipes, hygiene and other aspects.

The competition was won by Widia Harahap, from Indonesia. Meanwhile, Abdul Qawi Abdullah, from Brunei Darussalam received a Special Mention.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

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Two Doses of Vaccine as a Complete Vaccination

Residents in Brunei Darussalam are advised to get a booster dose. The Minister of Health stated the matter during a question and answer session.

Regarding a complete vaccination status which includes the booster dose implemented in Singapore, Yang Berhormat explained that Brunei Darussalam still maintains two doses of vaccine as a complete vaccination. While booster doses are only recommended to avoid serious COVID-19 symptoms

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

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National Vaccination Programme, Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Services

The Minister of Health also shared the accomplishments of the National Vaccination Program as of the 7th of January 2022.

The overall rate of population who have received at least one dose of the vaccine is 94.6 percent, those with two doses of the vaccine is 93.6 percent, while those who have received three doses of the vaccine is 26.8 percent.

The Ministry of Health also informed that the Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Services for house-to-house service will be conducted next week for pre-selected patients who have limited movement or are bedridden. The service will be conducted in several Mukims from 9 in the morning until 2.30 in the afternoon.

On 10th of January 2022, the service will be in Mukim Bato Apoi, Mukim Bokok, Mukim Bangar and Mukim Amo; on 11th of January in Mukim Pekan Tutong, Mukim Keriam and Mukim Liang; 12th of January in Mukim Telisai and Mukim Liang; 13th of January in Mukim Berakas ‘B’ and on the 15th of January it will be conducted in Mukim Berakas B and Mukim Pekan Tutong.

Patients eligible for the house-to-house service will be contacted in advance by the Ministry of Health for early screening, and they will need to share details of their identity card or passport, as well as Bru-HIMS card or number if available.

Meanwhile, the movement restrictions carried out from 10 last night until 4 yesterday morning, 2 violations of the directive nationwide were issued with compound fines, of which both were violations of the directive to stay at home.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

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20 New Cases, 5 Cases Recovered

20 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed yesterday, bringing the total COVID-19 cases to 15,597.  Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Haji Awang Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar, Minister of Health stated the matter at a media conference on the latest COVID-19 situation held yesterday afternoon at Dewan Al’Afiah, Ministry of Health.

Of the total, 15 are local cases and 5 are import cases. The number of new cases is the result of 1,583 lab tests carried out in the past 24 hours. The rate of positive cases is 1.3 percent.  Among the cases being treated at the National Isolation Centre, one case is in Category 4 which requires oxygen assistance and is under close monitoring.  5 cases recovered yesterday, bringing the total number of recovered cases in Brunei Darussalam to 15,350 cases with total active cases at 145. Meanwhile, the bed occupancy rate in isolation centres nationwide is 3.9 percent.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

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VinFast taps HERE to accelerate in-car navigation for its smart electric cars

VinFast VF 9

VinFast VF 9

  • HERE Navigation provides VinFast with a highly customizable and upgradeable navigation experience throughout the life cycle of its smart electric cars
  • HERE SDK offers users a seamless driving experience via VinFast’s mobile application

CES 2022 / Singapore – VinFast, Vietnam’s leading manufacturer of premium automobiles and the first Vietnamese automotive brand to launch in global markets, today announced that its first three smart electric car models VF e34, VF 8, and VF 9 will be deploying HERE Navigation, a one-stop navigation application, for its connected in-vehicle navigation experience. VinFast will also be integrating HERE’s software development kit (SDK) into its dedicated smartphone mobile application to deliver a seamless and smart driving experience.

HERE Navigation will offer VinFast’s Electric Vehicles (EVs) drivers a peace of mind by providing multi-stop route planning based on the charge level of the car, as well as automatic addition of charging stops should drivers decide to make a re-route, all powered by the HERE EV Charge Points Point of Interest (POIs) and application programming interface (API). With daily updates to the EV Charge Points POIs, global coverage and up-to-date availability information of EV Charge Points, drivers will be reassured to always stay charged and drive efficiently with routes planned for the EV’s maximized range.

HERE Navigation further enables VinFast to take advantage of the navigation as a service model provided by HERE to achieve a simplified infotainment supply chain and development process. This enables the Vietnamese automaker to update and upgrade its navigation offerings with new features and services throughout the vehicle’s life cycle. The benefit of doing so includes lowering costs and improving scalability, allowing VinFast to deliver a unique In-Vehicle-Infotainment (IVI) system and having an edge over its competition.

VinFast EV drivers will enjoy a rich and embedded experience that includes online and offline search and routing, traffic information, active lane assistance, and turn-by-turn voice guidance that allows drivers to stay focused while driving. With HERE SDK integrated into VinFast’s mobile application, users can leverage advanced location services at their fingertips to support their journeys.

“In the era of connected vehicle, it’s important for us to remain competitive by being agile and flexible with our offerings,” said Hong Sang Bae, Chief Technology Officer at VinFast. “The services put forth by HERE are outstanding and they offer one of the most customizable, reliable, and accurate navigation systems for electric vehicles. Not only are these services cost-effective and highly scalable, they provide our drivers with an upgraded overall navigation and driving experience. Thanks to the collaboration with HERE, we are able to carry out our mission to offer one of the best intelligent mobility experiences to our customers.”

Abhijit Sengupta, Director and Head of Business for Southeast Asia and India at HERE Technologies said, “VinFast has been making impressive headway in the Southeast Asia automotive industry, and are continuing to do so globally. We’re proud that they have chosen our services for their first smart electric vehicle line-up. End-users can expect to be greeted with a unique IVI system that can also be connected to their mobile phones, providing a truly connected driving experience.”

The VF e34 electric cars are now available in Vietnam. A handover ceremony for the first batch of the cars to its customers was held in December 2021, at VinFast’s manufacturing complex, located in Hai Phong, Vietnam.

Media contacts
HERE Technologies
Camy Cheng
+65 9088 4127
Camy.cheng@here.com

VinFast
Tobias Nguyen
v.trongnh4@vingroup.net

About HERE Technologies
HERE, a location data and technology platform, moves people, businesses and cities forward by harnessing the power of location. By leveraging our open platform, we empower our customers to achieve better outcomes – from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely. To learn more about HERE, please visit www.here.com and http://360.here.com.

About Vingroup and VinFast
VinFast – a member of Vingroup – envisioned to drive the movement of global smart electric vehicle revolution. Established in 2017, VinFast owns a state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing complex with globally leading scalability that boasts up to 90% automation in Hai Phong, Vietnam.

Strongly committed to the mission for a sustainable future for everyone, VinFast constantly innovates to bring high-quality products, advanced smart services, seamless customer experiences, and pricing strategy for all to inspire global customers to jointly create a future of smart mobility and a sustainable planet. Learn more at: https://vinfastauto.com.

Established in 1993, Vingroup is one of the leading private conglomerates in the region, with a total capitalization of $35 billion USD from three publicly traded companies (as of November 4, 2021). Vingroup currently focuses on three main areas: Technology and Industry, Services and Social Enterprise. Learn more at: https://www.vingroup.net/en.

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Global Gate Capital Acquires Multifamily Asset in Atlanta

NEW YORK, Jan. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Gate Capital has acquired Walton Ashwood, a 160-unit Class A multifamily asset in the Perimeter Center submarket of Atlanta, Georgia, one of the city’s top employment markets. The property, which has been re-branded to Westmount Ashwood, is located at 1000 Ashwood Parkway and features an outdoor pool deck, resident lounge, complimentary coffee bar, fitness center, grilling stations, outdoor fire pit with seating areas, two dog parks, bike storage, on-site dry cleaning and valet trash pickup.

Westmount Ashwood’s excellent location within Perimeter Center is in close proximity to Interstate 285 as well as four MARTA rail stations providing convenient regional connectivity and access to downtown Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The property is walkable to an abundance of retail and dining options including Super Target, Walmart Supercenter and a newly constructed Publix. Perimeter Mall is also located nearby with over 150 retailers.

The new ownership intends to make improvements to the common areas and amenities as well as renovate the unit interiors with new appliances, quartz countertops, kitchen backsplashes, updated cabinetry, upgraded lighting, vinyl plank flooring, keyless entry locks, and smart thermostats. Westmount Realty Capital will act as operating partner and will be supported by Greystar for property management. Debt financing for the project was provided by CIBC Inc.

Rudy Sayegh, CEO of Global Gate Capital, said: “We are pleased to complete this transaction which represents our 6th US multifamily investment this year. We have been investing in US multifamily since 2014 and are excited to continue to grow our portfolio.”

Philip Tager, Head of US Real Estate at Global Gate Capital, said: “We are delighted to be making our second multifamily investment in Atlanta this year, a market Global Gate is keen to invest more in. Investing in sunbelt states across the southeast and southwest is integral to Global Gate’s investment strategy.”

Global Gate Capital is an investment and wealth management firm that invests in multiple asset classes including real estate, private equity, credit, and listed securities. Global Gate has been investing in real estate since its inception and has deployed significant AUM in the asset class. With offices in Geneva, London, New York and Dubai, Global Gate has grown its assets under management to over $4.5B since its founding in 2013.

Media Contact:

Philip Tager, Managing Director

Global Gate Capital US, Inc.

philip.tager@globalgatecapital.com

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