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The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) as a Central Element of the Digitalisation Strategy TRISA AG Implements the Software Platform of ZEISS

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In the context of their company-wide project “Smart Factory”, TRISA AG from Triengen (Switzerland), one of the global leading providers of products for oral care, hair care and beauty care, decided to implement the Manufacturing Execution Systems ZEISS GUARDUS.

After a very intensive evaluation phase of over 30 providers, the MES of ZEISS was selected. “The functionalities and technology of the software convinced us. But it was the know-how and extensive practical experience of the ZEISS GUARDUS team which were decisive for our decision. We are convinced that we found a reliable and high-performing partner which understands our requirements and can give us valuable advice in many areas”, says Stefan Jenni, project manager and head of the IT department at TRISA AG explaining the decision.

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27 Health and Nutrition Tips That Are Actually Evidence-Based

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It’s easy to get confused when it comes to health and nutrition. Even qualified experts often seem to hold opposing opinions, which can make it difficult to figure out what you should actually be doing to optimize your health.

Yet, despite all the disagreements, a number of wellness tips are well supported by research.

Here are 27 health and nutrition tips that are based on scientific evidence.

1. Limit sugary drinks

Sugary drinks like sodas, fruit juices, and sweetened teas are the primary source of added sugar in the American diet (1Trusted Source).

Unfortunately, findings from several studies point to sugar-sweetened beverages increasing risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, even in people who are not carrying excess body fat (2Trusted Source).

 

Sugar-sweetened beverages are also uniquely harmful for children, as they can contribute not only to obesity in children but also to conditions that usually do not develop until adulthood, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (3Trusted Source, 4Trusted Source, 5Trusted Source).

Healthier alternatives include:

  • water
  • unsweetened teas
  • sparkling water
  • coffee

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Cambodian beauty care segment to grow 10 percent this year

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The beauty care segment in Cambodia has emerged as one of the fastest growing sectors with annual growth pegged at the neighbourhood of 10 per cent for the current as well as the next four years.

This was revealed by the Beauty, Health, Personal and Household Care eCommerce Report 2023, which says the sector will remain strong in the next five years.

The revenues generated by the segment are projected to touch $67.54 million in 2023, which is an annual growth of 9.71 per cent.

The report puts the average annual revenue per user at $41.76, and highlighted that the user penetration rate will surge from the current 9.5 per cent to 12.7 per cent in 2027.

As per the report, the rising urban trends in the Southeast Asian region are directly proportional to the increased consumption of beauty and cosmetic products.

“Southeast Asia has emerged as a pioneer market for global beauty and cosmetics industry.” The market is valued in excess of $25 billion. The report also highlighted that consumer choices are witnessing a gradual shift from the low-end to the mid, and to the high-end segments, which is attributed to the rise in per capita income.

Many top beauty and cosmetic brands, regional and global, are scrambling to tap the opportunities within the Cambodian cosmetic and beauty market. Thailand-headquartered Rosegold, a market leader in health and beauty supplements, has already announced its plan to expand to Cambodia.

“We are confident that Rosegold products will be well received in Cambodia, and we shall endeavour to start operations by the second quarter of 2023,” Thunrawee Ruengraweethitikorn, Director of Business Development at Rosegold Thailand, earlier told Khmer Times.

Much like Korean Pop (K-pop), Korean Beauty (K-beauty) is as well gaining immense popularity across the country. Korean products constitute a considerable share of beauty products sold in Cambodia.

Citing the significance of the ‘beauty trade’ between the Kingdom and South Korea, a South Korean delegation earlier put forward a plan to support setting up a National Centre for Beauty Sciences in Cambodia. On the flip side, the Ministry of Health has been repeatedly warning about substandard beauty products that could cause health hazards to customers.

Its teams have, many a time, carried out raids at beauty parlours and clinics and seized banned or counterfeit beauty products. Beauticians across the country have also been directed to use or prescribe legally approved products or procedures.

Vath Srey Deat, an online vendor of beauty products, earlier told Khmer Times that the sale of beauty products online was growing in an unprecedented manner across Cambodia. “However, we do not know if some products sold online are safe or adhere to any standards,” Ms Deat said.

The beauty industry encompassing skin care, colour cosmetics, hair care, fragrances and personal care was devastated by the Covid-19 crisis as people remained indoors coupled with protective face masks reducing cosmetic requirements.

With the advent of the pandemic, many cosmetic brands in Southeast Asia moved away from their routine manufacturing to produce hand sanitisers and cleaning agents. As per various reports, the global beauty industry was annually generating around $500 billion during the immediate pre-pandemic years.

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Cambodia Drops Mask Mandate for Outdoor Public Spaces

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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia is lifting its mask mandate for open public places, Prime Minister Hun Sen announced Tuesday.

He cited a large decline in coronavirus cases and a high level of vaccinations in dropping the requirement nationwide.

He said in an audio message on his Facebook page that it is still mandatory to wear masks in indoor public areas, especially air-conditioned buildings and crowded places such as theaters. He said it was up to individuals to decide whether they want to wear masks outdoors.

“I hope that the lifting of the mask-wearing requirement will create a moment of happiness for all our people, and at the same time help them save money by using what they had been paying for masks to instead buy clothing for their children,” he said, speaking after an inter-ministerial meeting to evaluate the COVID-19 situation.

Hun Sen strongly encouraged Cambodians to get booster doses, saying about 6.4 million people still have not received a third, or booster, vaccination.

Hun Sen also said he is considering providing a fifth vaccine dose to front-line workers.

For their first two doses, many Cambodians received Chinese-made Sinopharm and Sinovac vaccines, which are generally seen as less effective against the omicron variant.

More than 93% of Cambodia’s population has received at least one vaccination and more than 88% has received two, according to government statistics.

The Health Ministry on Tuesday reported two new confirmed COVID-19 cases and no new fatalities, bringing the nation’s total to 136,230 confirmed cases, including 3,056 deaths, since the pandemic began.

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Cambodia Rolls Out COVID-19 Vaccinations for Migrants

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Phnom Penh – Migrants in Cambodia are being vaccinated against COVID-19 for the first time, as the International Organization for Migration (IOM), World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) work under the leadership of the Royal Government of Cambodia to support the national immunization effort to vaccinate all eligible people in Cambodia including the vulnerable groups such as migrants and those living in the border areas. The country has had an impressive record of COVID-19 vaccination coverage, with over 96% of the adult population aged 18 years old and over having received a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

Since the start of the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out globally, IOM has been advocating for the inclusion of migrants in vaccination efforts. Around 3,900 migrants in Banteay Meanchey, Oddor Meanchey and Battambang provinces have received jabs since the vaccination drive began in September 2021 and it will continue till at least the end of the year.

The move is a crucial step towards protecting and safeguarding migrants and communities in the key provinces migrant workers return to from Thailand or use for transiting to their home communities. More than 260,000 migrant workers have returned to Cambodia from Thailand since the beginning of the pandemic crisis in March 2020. Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand are often engaged in irregular informal employment with no official documentation and limited access to health care facilities. Back home in Cambodia, migrants are considered one the most vulnerable populations impacted by COVID-19 pandemic, with economic hardships and limited access to information constituting main barriers to their access to essential health services.

‘We’ve called on the local population, including migrants, to actively participate in the vaccination drive and reminded them that the vaccine is still the most effective way to protect yourself and those around you, especially when they want to return to work legally’ said His Excellency Dr. Le Chansanvanth, from the Banteay Meanchey Provincial Health Department.

Migrants tested negative for COVID-19 infection receive their vaccines in provincial quarantine centres, where they are required to complete a mandatory quarantine after crossing the border. IOM, with the support from Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), has assisted Banteay Meanchey and Battambang Provincial Health Departments in accelerating the COVID-19 vaccination efforts for returning migrants from Thailand. The overall objective is to ensure that returning migrant workers can access the COVID-19 vaccine and receive at least the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine before returning to their home communities. Migrants are also provided with COVID-19 information to minimize vaccine hesitancy through communication campaigns run by Village Health Support Groups and local health centres. During the events, local village or commune chiefs promote COVID-19 prevention information and answer any questions community members may have about COVID-19 vaccines.

“We are grateful to the Royal Government of Cambodia on the rapid, fair and equitable access to vaccines for all and the inclusion of migrants, regardless of their status, in their national COVID-19 vaccination programmes and other public health interventions.” said Ms. Kristin Parco, IOM’s Chief of Mission in Cambodia.

Cambodia has had more than 119,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and over 2,800 people have died since the start of the pandemic. The hope is that with the inclusion of migrants in the vaccine roll-out, the number of cases and negative impact of COVID-19 will be reduced.