Orion has launched ChocoPie with the blueberry and raspberry flavour to the Vietnamese market. This new product combines the rich cocoa-flavoured cake crust with the fruity notes of blueberry and raspberry.
To offer value for money, the company has unveiled 12+2 packaging where consumers get 2 extra ChocoPie when when they purchase a pack with 12 units, while keeping the price unchanged.
Orion’s ChocoPie line now includes watermelon, sakura, dark chocolate, and Molle (almond hazelnut) flavours.
South Korea’s Orion is entering the Vietnamese dairy market through a partnership with Thailand’s Dutch Mill. Orion is introducing the ProYo! fruit-flavoured yogurt drink and Choco IQ chocolate-flavoured malt milk drink to Vietnam in August 2023.
Choco IQ is made from 88% natural cow’s milk and contains over 14 types of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin A, D, E, and C.
ProYo! is a healthy yogurt drink with a unique formula featuring 52% naturally fermented yogurt and real fruit juice. ProYo! has Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilus to support the digestive system. The drink combines 12 vitamins and minerals (calcium, zinc, iodine, vitamin A, C, D, E, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12) to help strengthen immunity, improve height, brain health and skin health.
In the Philippines, Dutch Mill has an existing partnership with Monde Nissin to distribute its cultured milk and yogurt drinks. Dutch Mill’s yogurt drink has a market leadership position in the country with a 89.8% share in Q2, 2023.
Doi Kham has released its latest Durian Flavoured Milk Tablet. This product is a chewable tablet made from real milk featuring the durian flavour, which is popular with locals and tourists alike. We feel the Durian Flavoured Milk Tablet can attract the interest of tourists who are drawn to the durian flavour.
Thai President Foods has launched its latest cup instant noodle, Mama Fusian, featuring intriguing and innovative flavour combinations.
The first variant is a soup noodle that combines the Pa-Lo Duck Flavour with the Tom Sap Flavour. This unique blend brings together the rich duck stew flavor and the spiciness of Isaan-style cuisine. The second is a dry noodle that combines the Tom Sap Flavour with the Spicy Basil Flavour, creating a fusion of the zesty Tom Sap taste and the heat of spicy basil.
To coincide with Indonesia’s Independence Day, the local coffee chain Kopi Kenangan has unveiled its latest creation: Kopi Kenangan Hanya Untukmu Coffee Drink Indonesiano. This new release is an Indonesian black coffee made from carefully selected coffee beans sourced from Sumatra.
The addition of Kopi Kenangan Indonesiano expands the current range, which already includes favourites like Avocuddle Coffee and Mantancino Cappuccino.
PT Nano Logistics, the official importer of Jinro Soju in Indonesia, has recently unveiled the latest variety, Jinro Soju Peach, for the local market. Jinro Soju Peach has an ABV of 13%. Currently, the most popular Jinro Soju in Indonesia is grape, followed by plum and strawberry. Grapefruit is particularly favoured by consumers who prefer a less sweet soju.
Jinro Soju is available in Java, Sumatra, Bali and Kalimantan, with a suggested price of IDR 85,000 to IDR 100,000 per bottle.
In the Philippines, Jinro Soju Peach was launched at the end of 2022.
McDonald's Malaysia and Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today, signifying a collaboration that will see the acquisition of four acres of land owned by KKIP, for the construction of a comprehensive food hub that caters to the operations of the quick service restaurant in East Malaysia.
Four acres of land in KKIP will be used to develop manufacturing facilities and warehouses, to facilitate supplies for McDonald’s restaurants in East Malaysia
KOTA KINABALU, 18 AUGUST 2023 – McDonald’s Malaysia and Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today, signifying a collaboration that will see the acquisition of four acres of land owned by KKIP, for the construction of a comprehensive food hub that caters to the operations of the quick service restaurant in East Malaysia.
The food hub will involve the participation of three key suppliers of McDonald’s Malaysia, that will establish manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and delivery centres. These prominent suppliers include Bimbo QSR, for bun and bread supplies; Tyson Foods, for food supplies such as vegetables, as well as protein products like nuggets and meat slices in the near future; and HAVI Logistics as the main distribution company, providing facilities for supply delivery to all McDonald’s restaurants across Sabah and Sarawak.
“This food hub is the first of its kind in Malaysia, established specifically to meet demands of our restaurants in Sabah and Sarawak. It is built on the concept of a ‘Food Town’ where our suppliers operate synergistically under one roof. Besides streamlining supply management in East Malaysia, the hub will also be able to lower supply costs, as well as save time for supplies to be received from Peninsular Malaysia. These comprehensive facilities set up at KKIP will fortify the delivery services of our suppliers, in line with McDonald’s expansion plans in East Malaysia,” said Dato’ Azmir Jaafar, Managing Director and Local Operating Partner, McDonald’s Malaysia.
The MOU signing ceremony was signed by Dato’ Azmir Jaafar, Managing Director and Local Operating Partner, McDonald’s Malaysia, YB Phoong Jin Zhe, Minister of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship of Sabah, as well as Chairman of Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP); Natasha Galavotti, Vice President of Global Transformation, Bimbo QSR; Victor Sim, Vice President of Malaysia Business Unit, Tyson Foods; and Dominic Alexander Lopez, Malaysia Deputy General Manager, HAVI Logistics. The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Chief Minister of Sabah, YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji bin Haji Noor.
“KKIP greatly welcomes the collaboration with McDonald’s Malaysia and its suppliers, as the establishment of the food hub heralds a positive step for Sabah’s socioeconomic growth. KKIP is always ready to support both local and international companies that are interested to invest in the state, offering a wide spectrum of necessary resources such as raw materials, infrastructures, and many more, in line with the aspirations of the Sabah State Government which seeks to elevate Sabah to an industrial state by 2030,” said YB Phoong Jin Zhe, Minister of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship of Sabah, as well as Chairman of Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP).
At the same ceremony, McDonald’s Malaysia also presented its zakat contribution by making a presenting RM100,000 to the Majlis Ugama Islam Sabah (MUIS), directed towards helping the asnaf communities in Sabah.
“The presentation of zakat contribution has become a steadfast commitment for us at McDonald’s. Our zakat initiatives also resonate with the company’s fundamental principles, focusing on the welfare and wellbeing of our community. We aspire to expand our business within the state, which is expected to further benefit the local communities,” Dato’ Azmir elaborated.
Specifically for the state of Sabah, McDonald’s plans to introduce 36 new restaurants by the year 2030
Currently, there are 353 McDonald’s restaurants across Malaysia, including 16 restaurants in Sabah. Among these is the McDonald’s Drive-Thru Jalan Sulaman 2 restaurant, which celebrated its official opening during today’s event. Specifically for the state of Sabah, McDonald’s plans to introduce 36 new restaurants by the year 2030.
In alignment with its unwavering commitment to fortify resilience and catalyze progress within its suppliers, Charoen Pokphand Foods PLC (CP Foods) has harnessed its extensive expertise and acumen to bolster the capabilities and capacities of its small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating within the supply chain. This endeavor is undertaken while steadfastly adhering to the principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) through the innovative SMEs PLUS project.
Thidarat Dechayonbuncha, the Head of Procurement at CP Foods
Thidarat Dechayonbuncha, the Head of Procurement at CP Foods, underscored the company’s resolute dedication to continually augmenting the capabilities of its SMEs suppliers via the SMEs PLUS project. Building upon the success of the “Faster Payment” scheme, which was effectively implemented during 2021-2022 to fortify the financial health of SME suppliers adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, this initiative seeks to sustain their operations. The SMEs PLUS initiative harnesses CP Foods’ wealth of expertise and resources to cultivate enhanced business prospects for its diverse group of 6,500 SME partners across various dimensions.
Being part of the Partner to Grow project, the SMEs PLUS program is meticulously designed to amplify the competitiveness of SME suppliers. This encompasses a spectrum of enhancements, including heightened efficiency, cost reduction, energy optimization, low-carbon goods production, adherence to stringent food safety standards. This endeavor aspires to facilitate sustainable business growth according to ESG principle, thereby ensuring long-term food security.
Thidarat articulated, “CP Foods aspires to elevate SMEs, thereby bolstering their performance and enabling them to craft products that meet international benchmarks. Through responsible sourcing of raw materials, we uphold our commitment to society and the environment, serving as the bedrock for the production of quality, safe food to meet the dynamic demands of the contemporary market and propel enduring growth.”
Within the ambit of the SMEs PLUS project, CP Foods has mobilzed a transformative drive to enhance production efficiency among its SME suppliers. Adapting to the global landscape, this initiative commences with the “SMEx, Lower Costs, and Eco-friendly” program, which meticulously enhances operational processes and efficiency. Rooted in the tenets of Lean Six Sigma methodology, this initiative optimizes resource utilization and curtails production costs.
In collaboration with related governmental organizations, CP Foods collaboratively fosters the enrichment of entrepreneurial knowledge. This comprehensive initiative empowers entrepreneurs to discern and capitalize on prevailing global food trends. Furthermore, it enables the development of low-carbon products, implementation of robust fraud and corruption prevention systems, and promotion of best labor practices in accordance with the accepted international standards.
Augmenting this pursuit, CP Foods engages in symbiotic partnerships with strategic business entities, fostering a crucible for innovation and novel approaches. These collaborations span the gamut from refining clean and secure standardized agricultural raw material production processes to pioneering the utilization of eco-friendly materials in food packaging. In alliance with Bangkok Bank, the company facilitates access to low-interest working capital sources, thereby nurturing an ethos of responsible social and environmental stewardship among its partners. Moreover, CP Foods remains resolute in its commitment to delivering sustenance that mitigates the impact of global warming while diligently ensuring the traceability and transparency of its entire food supply chain.
Thailand-based General Beverage’s Vitaday has two new jelly drinks with 1,200mg of collagen and 200% of the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) of vitamin C to improve the skin complexion. The jelly drinks, available in strawberry and white grape juice, are mixed with konjac powder, probiotic and fruit juices.
15 August 2023 – When you get a new phone, it’s automatic to look for a protective case to keep it unbreakable despite potential falls. But how about installing a security beyond Anti-Virus to protect all the data you will store in it?
Kaspersky today shares three important reasons why mobile devices also require software protection.
Your money is, probably, on your mobile phone
Southeast Asia was named the fastest growing mobile wallet market after the pandemic triggered a boom in the local adoption of online banking and e-wallet usage.
Payments via mobile devices continue its steady growth with 86 live mobile money services in SEA as of last year, and more unicorns are predicted to rise and piggybank on the trend.
Kaspersky’s own research on Digital Payments revealed that Android smartphone is the most used device for online financial transactions in the region.
On a per country view, the majority use Android-powered phones. More than four in five (82%) of the digital payment adopters in Indonesia and in the Philippines use their Android devices for mobile transactions, while it’s 76% in Malaysia, 73% in Thailand, 67% in Vietnam, and 54% in Singapore.
In 2022, Kaspersky has blocked a total of 1,083 mobile banking Trojans which almost infected its users in SEA as well as 207,506 mobile malware incidents.
Adrian Hia, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Kaspersky
“Compared to threats like phishing and ransomware, mobile banking Trojan detections are still relatively low in volume, mostly because the basic hygiene of putting security solutions on mobile devices is still a work in progress in Southeast Asia. Our money, bank accounts, mobile e-wallets, and even our investments are literally in our smartphones now – may it be an Android or an iOS device. It’s time to protect them with a robust security solution against financially motivated cybercriminals,” says Adrian Hia, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Kaspersky.
You access your workmail with your smartphone
Mobile devices is a known business risk.
Beyond mobile banking, mobile phones have been known to be used for accessing company mail and assets.
The danger with BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) lies in the fact that 96% of smartphones that can connect and access corporate networks are non-work issued, meaning, they are intended for personal use.
Kaspersky’s researchers, through the years, have seen cases of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) that enter company’s systems through an infected mobile device.
Mobile malware APTs like Pegasus and Chrysor are spywares deployed through Android or iOS exploits installed on victims’ smartphones. Kaspersky, in 2022, has also detected 10,543 mobile ransomware Trojan installers globally.
“The lack of security solutions on personal mobile devices can impact a company’s overall IT security posture. We acknowledge the convenience of BYOD, but enterprises should also play their part in encouraging their employees to install protection on their smartphones that have the freedom to connect on critical enterprise networks,” reminds Hia.
Your mobile device carry all your social apps
A survey revealed one in four internet users in Asia Pacific (APAC) has fallen victim to identity fraud. But the most interesting part is that users could not care less. Many remain unconcerned about securing their identity against thefts and online fraud.
Most fraud happen on social media, mostly accessed through mobile devices.
Another study done by Kaspersky also showed nearly one in four (38%) of social media users say they know someone personally who has experienced a data compromise while using social media. For those aged 18-34, this figure rises to more than half (52%). Seven per cent of users worldwide say they have been victims of fraud via social media.
Kaspersky’s phishing report for 2022 also revealed that the global cybersecurity company’s mobile solution blocked 360,185 attempts to click on phishing links from messengers last year. Of these, 82.71% came from WhatsApp, 14.12% from Telegram and another 3.17% from Viber.
“Our mobile devices are treasure troves of the social media and messaging apps that we use. In each of them, we have conversations, photos, and private information that we want to keep away from the wrong hands. The other side of the coin is that cybercriminals are also lurking on these platforms, waiting for prey to fall into their traps. A safety net is necessary if we want to enjoy the powers of our mobile phones and to secure our digital reputation and identity,” adds Hia.
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