by Ferry Bayu | Aug 28, 2023 | Health and Wellness
After being diagnosed with gout in his 20s, Andrew Lau of Rodandac overcame significant physical and mental challenges to improve his personal fitness. He also developed a training philosophy called ‘Mind Over Matter’ to assist others in their pursuit of health and wellness.
Rodandac is one of the first mobile personal training and fitness franchise companies in Singapore.
SINGAPORE, 28 Aug – Andrew Lau, Founder of Rodandac, is emerging as a visionary leader in the fitness industry by pioneering a sustainable approach to personal training that emphasizes the importance of mastering one’s mindset.
A recent study has revealed a surprising statistic:
only eight percent of individuals achieve their New Year’s fitness goals, often facing unseen mental barriers along the way. Andrew Lau’s journey reflects this common struggle, but his distinctive approach to overcoming these challenges sets him apart.
Emerging Stronger from Life's Trials
At the age of 16, Andrew began his fitness journey, motivated by a desire for personal transformation. However, over a decade later, he faced unforeseen challenges when he was diagnosed with gout, a condition that could have derailed his dreams. Instead of giving in to adversity, Andrew turned his struggles into a source of empathy and understanding. This experience ignited his unwavering commitment to help others overcome their own obstacles.
Despite maintaining my health, diet, and mental well-being for the past 25 years, I couldn’t pinpoint the underlying cause.
My journey with gout was a turning point, teaching me that the power of the mind can overcome formidable physical challenges. I wanted to share the feelings that I felt at that moment with others.
Founder, Rodandac
The turning point came for Andrew during his intense preparation for the 2016 Fitness Manhunt competition when he faced a severe gout flare-up and a sprained wrist, both of which threatened to derail his journey. Instead of giving up, he embraced his vulnerability and confronted the challenges head-on. He emerged stronger than ever, driven by a singular mission: to empower lives through the transformative concept of ‘Mind over Matter’ fitness.
The Impact of 'Mind Over Matter' in Personal Transformation
From these transformative experiences, Rodandac was created to challenge industry norms by reshaping the traditional concept of fitness with an emphasis on mental resilience and holistic well-being. It aims to redefine growth and empowerment while questioning superficial industry trends. Rodandac’s vision is to inspire individuals to transcend their limits, cultivate resilience, and achieve lasting change.
“This vision is also backed by experts who concur that incorporating mental fitness into physical training can reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance overall well-being,” added Lau.
The dedication to each client’s personal triumphs has created a tapestry of impactful success stories. Andrew’s mantra, “Do It Anyway,” emboldens clients to embark on transformative journeys, transcending boundaries and unlocking their untapped potential. From empowering a Vice President in finding inner calm and confidence to supporting a determined feminist navigating a male-dominated workspace, Andrew’s guidance unlocks a world of possibilities and fosters unparalleled growth.
“Being introduced to Rodandac 3 years ago is a life-changing experience. The approach has not only improved my physical health but also greatly enhanced my mental resilience. Their infectious enthusiasm and personalised training sessions have helped me make remarkable progress,” shared Richard Hennessy.
“It is important for me that they understand my needs and provide targeted and effective training. Under their guidance, I’ve achieved growth, which was an uphill task given my heart condition,” added Yong Sin Lee, who has also been a committed client of Rodandac for a year.
The future of Rodandac aims to create an ecosystem where skilled trainers customize their guidance to meet individual needs, significantly impacting clients’ lives both mentally and physically.
For more information, please visit https://rodandac.sg/.
Founded in 2017, Rodandac has quickly become a leader in the fitness industry under the strong and visionary leadership of Andrew Lau. The company uniquely blends physical training with mental wellness, emphasizing authenticity and long-term growth. Rodandac inspires individuals to surpass their limits and achieve lasting transformations. It is also one of the first in-home mobile personal training and fitness franchise companies in Singapore.
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by Ferry Bayu | Aug 28, 2023 | Business
Is Emissions Tracking & Reporting in the Shipping Industry Feasible?
The world is warming up and there is no doubt that it’s time to act now. Political powers discuss the issue widely and communicate climate changes to the public on a regular basis. However, do people really understand what can be done to reduce and/or offset?
From the regulatory perspective point of view, the International Maritime Organization has brought in new targets to cut emissions to net zero by 2050. Besides, with the introduction of the Poseidon Principles and Sea Cargo Charter, the regulatory landscape for the shipowners is changing as they have to report how much emissions they are creating. Shipowners who are aware of the changes and can manage to report their emissions will have a huge commercial advantage over those who will be catching up with the leaders.
The ability to measure the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) produced by each vessel has traditionally been calculated after the event, therefore if the ship has reached its emission target, then it is too late to do anything to fix it. Currently, if such emissions reporting is being done at all, the user will have to browse through multiple reports, input info to a spreadsheet or a system, and then process the data manually. Such a time-consuming process, which requires much effort, is not what business owners expect in the digital era.
Vasco Systems has developed a Software as a Solution (SaaS) and Platform as a Solution (PaaS), which not only manages the day-to-day voyages and movements but also enables the shipowners the ability to view their CO2 emissions before, during and after the voyages, and empowers them to take the appropriate action in reducing CO2 output and meet the IMO targets. Moreover, when targeting CO2 output production, it also means reducing fuel usage, so the shipowners will benefit from reducing total costs.
The SaaS maritime system has been designed to allow the users to create the necessary reporting documentation without changing their current systems. Vasco software can be used as a plugin with drag and drop functionality, so there will be limited change management. The PaaS offers an emissions reporting and forecasting tool that operates seamlessly without the need for ship sensors or any system installation.
Each vessel has its own fuel profile, therefore fuel agnostic, and the system will then calculate the forward consumption and convert it into emissions measurements. The shipowner can either pass on accountability for the emissions reporting onto the charterer or take care of the emissions themselves, therefore creating a green voyage. Having the ability to offset emissions allows the users to become carbon neutral before a metric ton of fuel has been burned ahead of time.
By leveraging Vasco’s maritime software, shipowners and charterers can proactively improve their environmental compliance and operational efficiency. As an increasing number of trading companies engage in the purchase and sale of carbon offset cargoes, having an emissions functionality should become a standard practice, playing a crucial role in advancing the global decarbonisation agenda.
Our Mission
Vasco Systems mission is to technologise the maritime industry by delivering innovative all-in-one solutions that streamline voyage operations and offer end-to-end CO2 Emissions Management to move forward to a greener digitised world.
Such an ambitious aim can be reached via Vasco Systems platform, which enables shipowners and charterers to view their positions from a forward-looking perspective whilst still managing day-to-day operations in a digitised and efficient manner.
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by Ferry Bayu | Aug 28, 2023 | Business
Gogoro e-scooters are coming to the Philippines in 2023
MANILA, Philippines – Gogoro electric scooters – which have become massively popular in Taiwan – will soon be coming to the streets of Manila later this 2023.
Ahead of the commercial launch, Globe’s 917Ventures Incorporated, Ayala Corporation, and Gogoro Network have joined hands to form Gogoro Philippines. The joint venture, executed on Thursday, August 24, will allow Gogoro to steadily set up its presence in the country.
The agreement will cover the importation, sale, distribution, operation, management, and maintenance of Gogoro’s two-wheeled electric scooters. Gogoro Philippines will also handle the battery swapping technology, battery swapping stations for the e-scooters, and after-sales services business in the Philippines.
The agreement also allows the importation and distribution of other e-scooter brands that are compatible with Gogoro’s battery swapping stations.
Globe’s wholly-owned subsidiary, 917Ventures, will own 49% of Gogoro Philippines. Ayala Corporation will have a 21% stake in the company while Gogoro Network, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gogoro Inc., will own the remaining 30%.
“Gogoro is Globe’s entry into the climate tech industry through 917Ventures Inc. The official signing of the joint venture is a big stride in our goal to provide eco-friendly transport that places at the forefront environmental stewardship and mobility for businesses and individuals,” said Globe president and chief executive officer Ernest Cu in a statement.
The e-scooters have gained success in Taiwan, where it is used by nearly 550,000 riders. Gogoro’s system also allows users to quickly switch drained batteries with a fully-charged one at its battery swapping stations, addressing the problem of slow-charging electric vehicle batteries.
Currently, Gogoro maintains 12,000 battery swapping stations across 2,500 stations in Taiwan. According to Gogoro, its battery swapping stations outnumber gas stations in some Taiwanese cities.
In the Philippines, an initial batch of 100 Smartscooters, 400 smart batteries, and seven GoStations arrived earlier, in February. The country’s first GoStation was unveiled at Globe’s Taguig headquarters in April 2023. The e-scooters are currently being piloted by Globe employees.
by Ferry Bayu | Aug 28, 2023 | Business
Another Great Thailand pool villa by the Swan & Maclaren Group
Pool villa at Bang Tao beach Phuket Thailand, one of the renowned locations to witness breathtaking sunsets. With an unwavering commitment to creating an unforgettable experience, the designer Mr. Attahaphon Bunya of the Swan & Maclaren Group has meticulously curated to a space that capture the essence of seaside serenity, ingeniously presented the identity of Bang Tao through a fusion of natural materials in a Modern Tropical style.
This attention to detail permeates every aspect of the interior design, encompassing spacious communal areas, serene private retreats, and thoughtfully curated décor elements, it is meticulously crafted to ensure warmth and comfort. The house is enveloped by a swimming pool, serving as the core of relaxation.
Earlier this year, the group has won two awards for two of their projects in China, the Shanghai Raffles Hospital and Vietnam, the Lao Cai Project in Lao Cai City, respectively and the group aim to deliver more award-winning projects to their partnering developers.
Swan and Maclaren (www.swanmaclaren.group) have earned its place in history and the built environment in the region with its acclaimed heritage since its founding in 1892, in Singapore. Designing and enabling sustainable projects across Asia has been the company’s early advocacy and practice which can be seen in the company’s strong commitment towards creating a symbiotic and positive relationship between the projects and they are involved in, their user communities and society at large, driving towards a green sustainable and future carbon neutral agenda.
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by Ferry Bayu | Aug 25, 2023 | Business
Manao Software is a “Zero Headaches” Custom Software Development Company in Thailand
Welcome to Manao Software, an expat-owned software development company in Thailand which is unlike any other. Our Danish founder started Manao Software 16 years ago to solve a common problem shared by many business owners all over the world: Headaches and frustrations when outsourcing custom software development projects. He knew it didn’t have to be that way, and so to this day, Manao Software’s DNA consists of a Danish sense of quality, design, and craftsmanship applied to software development.
Our team of 140 professionals provide comprehensive custom software development services, making Manao Software a one-stop solution for your software development needs. Mobile apps, web applications, or entire software platforms: We deliver complete turn-key solutions. You can leave the software development to us and focus on your core business and products. We also offer IT staff augmentation on a monthly basis with hand-picked dedicated software development team members that work exclusively for your company.
How do we live up to our “Zero Headaches” guarantee? Every project begins with a thorough Discovery Phase where we listen and learn all about your business and the needs and pain points you have. We don’t go for quick sales, instead we invest time and effort in making sure we thoroughly understand all aspects of the software you wish to develop. More than a decade of experience makes us an ideal technical sparring partner and trusted advisor: We not only listen, we also share our knowledge and ideas.
After gaining a full understanding of the requirements, we build quality into every layer of the software solution, including user-friendly designs, flexible and scalable architectures, clean code, thorough testing from beginning to end, and industry best practices for security. All backed by a free warranty, and affordable long-term maintenance agreements for peace of mind.
If you want to avoid the headaches associated with traditional software development outsourcing, then look no further. Try a refreshing alternative: Manao Software.
Manao Software provides high quality software development outsourcing services to companies that need custom made web applications or mobile apps with features exactly matching their unique business requirements.
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