by | Jun 3, 2025 | Business
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – [29 May 2025, Thursday] – For Immediate Release
As the key parties to promote the new initiative aimed at enhancing global appreciation for Europe’s finest agricultural products, The National Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Greece (ETHEAS) and the Latvian Dairy Committee (LDC), is now spotlighting Latvia’s exceptional dairy offerings, tailored for Malaysian consumers.
The “Premium European Products” campaign under the initiative program of “Information Provision and Promotion Measures on Agricultural Products in Canada, Malaysia and South Korea”, aims to elevate the global recognition of European agricultural excellence. Its core objectives are to increase awareness, enhance consumer recognition, drive consumption, and ultimately boost exports of premium European products to Malaysia, Canada, and South Korea.
The campaign showcases a wide array of top-tier goods from both Greece and Latvia. Among them, the first category features 11 PDO-certified products from Greece, including olive oils, table olives, dried grapes, saffron, hard cheeses, and mastic gum and gum oil. Latvia proudly presents a diverse range of authentic dairy products – cheese that resonate strongly with Malaysian tastes.
Latvian Cheese: Artisanal Quality for Modern Consumers
Latvia’s dairy sector is renowned for its commitment to quality and tradition, producing cheeses that blend time-honoured techniques with modern innovation. Among Latvia’s most prized exports are its exceptional dairy products, especially a variety of cheeses celebrated for their rich flavours, clean production, and traditional craftsmanship. Latvian cheeses are made using fresh, high-quality milk sourced from local dairy farms adhering to strict EU safety, animal welfare, and quality standards.
Latvian cheese-making sector creates a wide spectrum of offerings. These include:
- Semi-hard and hard cheeses with mild to robust flavour profiles
- Smoked cheeses with distinctive aromas, ideal for platters or melting
- Fresh soft cheeses perfect for spreads, salads, or fusion recipes
Free from artificial additives and preservatives, Latvian cheeses meet the growing demand in Malaysia for natural, nutritious, and clean-label products.
Malaysia’s Multicultural Palate Embraces Cheese in Fusion Cuisine
Malaysia’s dairy market is experiencing rapid growth due to increased health consciousness, rising incomes, urbanization, and Western cultural influences. The Malaysian dairy food market has seen consistent expansion, driven by growing consumer understanding of the nutritional benefits of dairy products.
As a vibrant and multicultural nation, Malaysia is well-known for its rich culinary diversity that blends traditional flavours with global influences. In recent years, cheese has emerged as a beloved ingredient among Malaysians, finding its way into everything from local street food to modern fusion creations. Whether it’s cheese-topped nasi lemak, roti with melted mozzarella, or spicy sambal pasta with parmesan, Malaysians are increasingly incorporating dairy products into their everyday meals. This growing appetite reflects a broader trend where Western ingredients, especially cheese, are being creatively infused into traditional dishes, making them uniquely Malaysian while appealing to a younger, more adventurous generation of food lovers.
Eyeing the Malaysian obsession for all things cheese, the evolving Malaysian market is increasingly embracing premium imported dairy products that balance indulgence with health. The four categories highlighting Latvian products (dairy products, candied fruits, chocolates and confectionery, and salty snacks), especially Latvian cheeses, have significantly fit this landscape with their authentic taste and nutritional profile.
The versatility of Latvian dairy products allows them to complement diverse culinary applications, from traditional Western dishes to innovative Asian fusion cuisine. Moreover, Latvian dairy producers adhere to transparent and hygienic production practices, making them suitable for halal-sensitive consumers seeking safe and ethically produced European dairy.
Strengthening Ties Through Shared Taste
Malaysia is one of key countries to start venturing into the Southeast Asia market where premium quality and food safety of Latvian dairy products are the paramount to consumers. According to the Malaysians’ preference of dairy products on milk, cheese, butter and spreads as well as yogurt, The Latvian Dairy Committee is confident to bring Latvian excellence directly to Malaysian households and retailers, offering consumers a new standard in taste and trust. It would be a perfect opportunity for Malaysian consumers to explore high quality dairy products and cheeses while innovating into the diverse eating culture in Malaysia.
Promoting Safety, Quality, and Animal Welfare
The campaign emphasizes three core themes: product safety, superior quality, and animal welfare—especially pertinent to the dairy sector. All participating Latvian products are manufactured under the strictest EU regulations, ensuring all products meet the highest global standards.
For more information about the “Premium European Products” campaign, please visit https://premiumeuropeanproducts.eu/ or email us to in**@*********************ts.eu.
Pages dedicated to this program can be found on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, @premiumeuropeanproducts.
Notes to Editor
About National Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Greece (ETHEAS)
Founded by Greece’s leading cooperatives and established by Greek law, ETHEAS is the national coordinating body of Agricultural Cooperatives in Greece. With over 300 member cooperatives representing approximately 80% of Greece’s total agricultural cooperative turnover, ETHEAS aims to foster rural and cooperative development, support and promote its members’ activities domestically and internationally, provide expert opinions on cooperative movement agricultural production and sector development, supervise the dissemination and promotion of cooperative ideas, and serve and educate its members through studies, research projects, and assignments.
About Latvian Dairy Committee (LDC)
The Latvian Dairy Committee (LDC), established in 1995, represents Latvian dairy processing sector and aims to protect its interests. It consists of 17 members processing approximately 80% of industrially produced milk in Latvia.
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Nuts about Cheese – The Sun Malaysia (https://thesun.my/malaysia-news/nuts-about-cheese-NC11648371)
Malaysia’s dairy consumption to rise 3% to 5% annually – Efeedlink (https://www.efeedlink.com/contents/06-10-2013/1aa4f1de-00da-477f-874c-35b5156b2ed8-f082.html)
Malaysia Dairy Food Market Outlook to 2027 – Research and Markets (https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/5938731/malaysia-dairy-food-market-outlook
Malaysia Dairy Market and Analysis Report – Opportunities & Forecast 2025 to 2032 (https://www.gmiresearch.com/report/malaysia-dairy-market/)
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by | Jun 3, 2025 | Business
As part of SHEIN’s latest Home & Living initiative, creators across the country have taken on the $50 Makeover Challenge, to revamp everything from coffee tables to kids’ bedrooms. The results? Stylish, delightfully personal, and proof that great design doesn’t need a big budget.
From cosy lounge room updates to playful nursery corners and Pinterest-worthy dining moments, each creator has brought their vision to life using accessible finds from the SHEIN Home range. The campaign has sparked a wave of creativity online, with shoppers discovering how a few well-placed pieces—like textured cushions, framed wall prints, or decorative storage—can deliver maximum impact for minimal spend.
Real People. Real Spaces. Real Style.
TikTok creator Gizem brought her signature eye for detail to the $50 Makeover Challenge, effortlessly transforming her living, bathroom, and bedroom spaces. From ceramic flower vases and candle holders to sleek tissue box covers and minimal jewellery trays, her styling proves that quiet luxury is all in the details. Transformation here.
Product details:Minimalist Ribbed Resin VaseCeramic Candle Stick HolderPU Leather Tissue Box HolderWooden Round Candle BaseCement Textured Candle Cup
The Haddad Family brought fun and functionality to the $50 Makeover Challenge, revamping their home entryway into a stylish and family-friendly space. With clever SHEIN finds, including a bold checkered runner, wall hooks, a curved-edge mirror, and a decorative vase, they showed how a few simple pieces can completely reframe a high-traffic area.
Instagram creator Aimee Leigh took on the $50 Makeover Challenge with a vision of coastal calm, turning her dining room into a Hamptons-style haven. With just a few key pieces—crisp white table runners, ceramic servingware, rattan placemats, and soft-toned candles—she showed how simple table styling can completely elevate a space. Transformation here.
Product details:Vintage Style Ceramic VaseArtificial Gypsophilia Flower Bouquet3pce Vintage Gold Metal Candle Stick HolderBubble Tissue Box Cover
Popular items featured in the $50 transformations include:
Event & Party SuppliesKitchen & DiningHome DecorArts, Crafts & Sewing
Shoppers can still take on the $50 Makeover Challenge by exploring SHEIN’s curated Home & Living edit online. With weekly new arrivals, fast shipping, and accessible price points, it’s never been easier to reimagine your space—without breaking the bank.
Join the movement and see what $50 can do. Share your makeover using #SheinAUfinds.
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by | Jun 3, 2025 | Business
Blum reveals $BLUM token snapshot and airdrop criteria ahead of June 7, 2025, launch. Amid founder scandal and falling volume, can this Telegram DEX regain momentum?
After more than a year of development, Blum, the Telegram-based mini app that once boasted 42 million monthly users, has finally revealed critical details about its upcoming airdrop and token launch.
The team confirmed that the long-awaited snapshot to determine Blum airdrop eligibility will occur on June 7, 2025, at 00:00 UTC, marking a pivotal moment in the project’s evolution from a “tap-to-earn” gimmick to a more utility-focused decentralized exchange (DEX) on the TON ecosystem.
Snapshot and Airdrop Criteria: What Users Need to Know
The June 7 snapshot will lock in user balances and platform activity, forming the basis for $BLUM airdrop allocations. To qualify, users must meet at least one of the following three criteria:
- Hold over 100,000 Blum Points (BP)
- Earn 750 or more Meme Points (MP) or provide proof of meaningful engagement
- Refer at least two new users and pass a Sybil check to prevent fraud
These conditions have sparked debate within the community. Some long-time users who consistently engaged with the app but failed to meet technical thresholds have voiced frustration.
For example, one user shared on X that they were disqualified despite maintaining a 67-day login streak.
Others have criticized the Meme Points requirement as particularly unfair to early supporters.
In response, the Blum team has reiterated the importance of anti-Sybil mechanisms to ensure fair distribution and avoid manipulation. These measures include:
- Bot and script detection
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Behavior-based activity screening
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Detection of multi-account setups
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Cross-referencing known Sybil wallets
The Blum Airdrop Checker is now live, giving users a final chance to validate their eligibility before the June 7 snapshot.
Tokenomics and Trading Potential: What We Know So Far
Although the snapshot date and eligibility criteria are clear, Blum has yet to release full tokenomics, including details like the circulating supply, vesting periods, or ecosystem incentives. What is known:
1. Maximum supply: 100 billion $BLUM tokens
2. Pre-market price: Currently around $0.0015, down 90% from its early 2025 high
3. Current trading volume: Oscillating between $0.0014 and $0.0020, showing mild activity ahead of the airdrop
Blum’s trading volume has declined sharply, dropping from over $700,000 daily in February to just $6,000 in June, according to Dune Analytics.
This stagnation raises concerns about the project’s ability to attract meaningful liquidity and trader interest in the DEX space, where competition is already fierce.
A Rocky Road: Leadership Scandal and Declining Metrics
The announcement of the airdrop comes amid turbulence for the Blum team. In mid-May, co-founder Vladimir Smerkis was arrested on fraud-related charges, casting a shadow over the project’s credibility. In a public statement, the team acknowledged the challenge:
“Despite recent challenges following Vladimir Smerkis’ departure, we remain incredibly confident in Blum’s proposition and ability to deliver outstanding value and returns.”
Community trust has undeniably taken a hit. Rebuilding this confidence will likely depend on how smoothly the token launch proceeds and whether the team follows through on promised exchange listings and technical milestones.
Blum Listing Expectations and Price Forecast
While no official listing date has been confirmed, analysts tracking the project suggest a Token Generation Event (TGE) and exchange debut between June 24–28, 2025. The project’s Telegram-centric approach, combined with its TON ecosystem integration, suggests that both DEX and CEX listings are likely.
If listed on these major platforms, $BLUM could open trading between $0.050 and $0.50, depending on investor sentiment and market dynamics at launch.
In a bullish scenario with high engagement and effective marketing, some optimistic analysts suggest $BLUM could climb as high as $10 later in the year, though this should be treated as speculative.
In the short term, if the price holds near $0.0015 and excitement around the airdrop continues, it could rally to between $0.0025–$0.0030 post-snapshot.
Conclusion: The Final Countdown to June 7
With the snapshot deadline fast approaching, users have only a limited window to boost their engagement, refer new users, or increase their point totals to secure eligibility for the $BLUM airdrop.
While the long-term viability of Blum remains in question due to leadership challenges and dwindling trading volume, the upcoming token launch presents a major inflection point.
What happens next, including tokenomics clarity, exchange listings, and user response, will determine whether Blum can recapture some of the hype that once made it a breakout star on Telegram.
Key Dates:
1. Snapshot: June 7, 2025 (00:00 UTC)
2. Estimated Listing: June 24–28, 2025
3. Current Price Range: $0.0014–$0.0020
4. Potential Launch Price: $0.050–$0.50 (speculative)
For now, all eyes are on the snapshot and airdrop, but the real test will come after $BLUM begins trading.
To stay updated on Blum airdrop update information and other rising crypto stars by reading expert insights and the latest market news on the Bitrue Blog.
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by | Jun 3, 2025 | Business
Manila, June 3, 2025 — VRITIMES, a leading media technology platform in the country providing integrated press release creation and distribution services, has officially established a partnership with 10 selected international media platforms:
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Through this collaboration, news content and press releases created via VRITIMES will be widely distributed to readers across Southeast Asia and the Pacific region, enhancing the visibility of quality information from the country to international markets.
This partnership aims to increase the reach and visibility of content covering various sectors such as business, technology, lifestyle, and current affairs, while supporting VRITIMES’ mission to facilitate the dissemination of accurate and reliable information in the digital era.
By joining forces with these 10 international media partners, VRITIMES strengthens its position as a trusted information distribution infrastructure, providing added value for businesses and organizations seeking to reach a global audience.
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by | Jun 3, 2025 | Business
The American Women’s Club of the Philippines has won a grant from the Federation of American Women’s Club Overseas in order to support local charity Bukas Palad Foundation in their mission to feed and educate malnourished children and their families.
MANILA, Philippines – June 3, 2025 – In its continuous efforts towards local community service, the American Women’s Club of the Philippines (AWCP) has applied for and now won the Federation of American Women’s Club Overseas (FAWCO) 2025 Development Grant for their project in partnership with the Bukas Palad Foundation in the Critical Health Concerns category. The Bukas Palad Foundation is a non-profit and non-governmental organization located in Pasay City that aims to help impoverished children and elderly with education, livelihood, and sustainable development.
This grant will be used for Bukas Palad’s nutrition program targeting malnourished children. In addition to regular feedings of nutritious meals, the organization also educates the children and their families about healthy lifestyle habits to improve behaviors and mindsets that belie the issue of undernutrition. The $5000 of grant money will help fund meals of 20 children and the wages of four staff who will prepare, cook, and transport the meals as well as monitor the childrens’ food intake for 120 school days.
“It’s our first time applying for the FAWCO Health Development Grant and we are overjoyed to have won for the beneficiaries of our partner organization,” says AWCP President Denise Faulhaber.
This initiative is just one of many charitable endeavors that AWCP pursues. In talking about how this project aligns with AWCP’s core values, Co-President Keri Myers adds that, “As AWCP, we have always been dedicated to serve the community in our host country. For us and our members, it’s important to give back as much as possible.”
This was a particularly critical time for the Bukas Palad’s school based feeding program as new sponsors were needed for the upcoming school year. Thanks to the FAWCO Development Grant, AWCP has been able to step in to help Bukas Palad continue their important work for the new school year starting this June 2025.
“We are so grateful for the grant and the help that AWCP has extended to us,” says Bukas Palad leadership. “With the grant money, we will be able to continue our work with the children and families and help them become healthier and empower them to lead their lives with healthy habits.”
AWCP also notes that this marks the recognition of a local charity initiative by a global organization. Faulhaber notes the significance of FAWCO as a global entity acknowledging the value in their work here in the Philippines, and hopes that this will invite greater international attention to local grassroots charities and their projects.
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by | Jun 2, 2025 | Business
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) has welcomed the release of BreastScreen Australia’s new Position Statement on Mammographic (Breast) Density and Screening as a significant step forward for transparency and empowering women to understand their breast cancer risk.
The updated national statement recommends that all women screened through BreastScreen Australia be informed in writing of their breast density and encouraged to discuss this information with their GP or breast cancer specialist.
Breast density refers to the amount of glandular and connective tissue in the breast compared to fatty tissue, as seen on a mammogram. High breast density not only makes breast cancer harder to detect through routine 2D mammography but is itself an independent risk factor for developing breast cancer.
BCNA Director of Policy, Advocacy & Support Services, Vicki Durston, said the move is a positive step, but highlighted the stark divide that remains across the country.
Ms Durston commended Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales for leading the way, but called on Queensland, Tasmania, Northern Territory, and the Australian Capital Territory to act to report breast density without delay. She stressed that a woman’s access to potentially life-saving information about her breast density and cancer risk should not depend on where they live.
“Every woman has the right to know her breast density and understand her breast cancer risk. We need every state and territory to act now to provide this information, along with clear pathways for supporting women at higher risk,” Ms Durston said.
“Unfortunately, women in states and territories without breast density reporting, including Queensland, Tasmania, the ACT and Northern Territory, are still missing out on this important information.”
“This is out of step with the new national guidance and the progress being made elsewhere that shows timely implementation is both achievable and beneficial for women.”
Breast surgeon Dr Melanie Walker emphasised the importance of the new statement and the need for further action.
“As breast surgeons, we understand that breast density is not just a factor in cancer detection – it’s also a critical element in a woman’s overall breast cancer risk. The national statement is a vital step forward in helping women access this information, but it must be matched by a clear pathway for comprehensive risk assessment and access to supplemental screening where needed.”
“We call on governments to invest in the infrastructure and funding required to support this, so all women – regardless of where they live – can receive equitable, high-quality breast cancer care.”
Kym Berchtenbreiter, who has lived experience with breast cancer, shared her personal perspective on the importance of breast density reporting.
“Had I known I had dense breasts when I received a negative BreastScreen mammogram result, my outcome may have been very different, but within 12 months of that negative result I was subsequently diagnosed with Early Breast Cancer and underwent a mastectomy, chemotherapy and years of hormone blocking treatment.”
“It’s vital that women are informed about their breast density, so they can make informed decisions about supplemental screening options. We are so fortunate to have a breast screening program in Australia but let’s make it even better, and save more lives, by having a national commitment to reporting breast density.”
BCNA looks forward to working with governments and BreastScreen services across Australia to support the rollout of these recommendations and to continue advocating for the best possible pathways for those at high risk of breast cancer.
For support and more information about breast cancer, call BCNA’s Helpline on 1800 500 258 or visit bcna.org.au.
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