World Wellness Day: Dyson invites reconnection through innovation

In the spirit of Global Wellness Day, which falls on June 14 this year, Dyson encourages individuals to embrace meaningful reconnection – whether it’s through clearer air, calming sound, or restorative routines.

The company is offering exclusive offerings Malaysia-wide throughout June across key innovations including the Dyson OnTrac, Dyson WashG1, and Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet Formaldehyde.

Quiet from chaos

Source: Dyson. The Dyson OnTrac headphones.

Designed for all-day wear, the Dyson OnTrac combines a lightweight frame with soft memory foam and pressure-balanced ear cushions for extended comfort. Featuring 40 mm neodymium drivers, these headphones deliver clear, full-spectrum sound with low distortion, ideal for music, calls, or meditation. Wear detection sensors enable auto-play and pause for seamless use.

The headphones are engineered for immersive, high-performance audio with intelligent noise control. Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology continuously monitors and blocks unwanted sound in real time, creating a more mindful listening environment. 

Details

From now till 30 June 2025, customers can receive complimentary Ear Cushions and Outer Caps (worth RM518) with every purchase of the Dyson OnTrac headphones.

Clear space

Source: Dyson.
The Dyson
WashG1.

The Dyson WashG1 is designed to deliver powerful, hygienic cleaning of hard floors across large spaces. Equipped with a 1-litre clean water tank, it can cover up to 3000 sq ft on a single charge. 

Combining hydration, absorption, and extraction technologies, the Dyson WashG1 effectively removes wet and dry dirt, along with tough stains, while automatically separating debris for more hygienic maintenance. Unique separation technology divides debris and dirty water for no-touch disposal. 

A self-cleaning mode flushes the system after each use, and two highly-absorbent rollers counter-rotate for powerful stain removal. Custom hydration control options allow users to select cleaning intensity based on flooring type, ensuring optimal performance.

Details

From now till 30 June 2025, customers can save RM700 when purchasing the Dyson WashG1 wet floor cleaner. They will also receive Dual Microfibre rollers, worth RM239, as a gift.

Clean air

Source: Dyson. The
Dyson Purifier
Big+Quiet Formaldehyde.

With a low-noise profile, energy efficiency, and minimal maintenance required, the Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet Formaldehyde offers a high-performance purification experience.

The purifier is engineered to deliver powerful and quiet purification for large spaces. Designed with Cone Aerodynamics, it projects purified air over 10 metres while operating at 56 dB – making it ideal for open-plan areas, shared spaces, and restful environments. 

Equipped with a fully-sealed HEPA H13-grade filtration system, the Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet captures 99.95% of ultrafine particles as small as 0.1 microns, including dust, allergens, and bacteria. Its advanced Selective Catalytic Oxidisation (SCO) filter continuously destroys formaldehyde without needing replacement, breaking it down into water and CO₂ molecules.

The device’s solid-state sensor monitors indoor air quality in real time, while Auto Mode intelligently adjusts purification levels based on detected pollutants.

Details

Buyers across Malaysia can save RM300 if they get the Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet Formaldehyde by end-June, 2025.

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Lark Technologies offers Southeast Asian business free collaboration tool

Singapore-based Lark Technologies has made its all-in-one enterprise-grade work tool for seamless remote collaboration free across Southeast Asia.

Available in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, Lark offers unlimited video calls and online collaboration among other features to enable seamless collaboration. Lark can help customers check team members' schedules within a chat, launch a video call from a calendar event, and co-edit a document during video calls.

Joey Lim, Commercial Lead, APAC, Lark, estimated that 90% of employees in the Asia Pacific region are currently working from home, and said the company is helping customers get their best work done even when their teams are not physically together. "It's never been easier to start remote working," she said.

“With remote working in place, organisations are grappling to ensure that their employees remain productive while working remotely. The same also applies in schools and universities where educators are working hard to ensure that their students can continue to learn wherever they may be,” she added.

“In light of the situation, we saw the need to provide accessibility to digital collaboration tools and have begun offering Lark for free, ensuring that any organisations regardless of size can operate effectively with no additional cost.”

The suite consists of Lark Messenger, Lark Docs, Lark Calendar, Lark Video Conferencing, as well as Lark Workplace which integrates third-party applications. All functionalities are available in a single app, which is available on Mac, PC, iOS, and Android. The platform is hosted on AWS.

Lark's free version comes with:

- Lark’s Messenger supports chat groups for up to 5,000 members
 
- Online collaborative documents including spreadsheets for up to 50 editors simultaneously, and 2,000 viewers at a time 


Lark Docs supports inserting rich multimedia content, including images, videos, charts, and even group chats and polls. Using the Comment feature, users can have conversations about specific parts of a Lark Doc or specific cells of a Lark Sheet. Document-sharing permissions are supported. All changes are saved in the cloud in Lark Drive.

Source: Lark. Get translations in a preferred language automatically.

- Chat and documents can be automatically translated into a preferred language. Over 100 languages are supported

"In Southeast Asia we might be using English as a business language but we also know that everyone has their own native language," Lim commented. "We get the best ideas from people when they are comfortable with the way they communicate."

- 200 GB of cloud storage

- A smart calendar that allows users to display multiple calendars and check team mates' schedules.

From any calendar event, users can launch a chat group from Lark Messenger and an agenda doc from Lark Docs.

- Unlimited video calls with advanced screen sharing. Lark Docs can be shared from desktop or mobile and co-edited during a video call. External participants can be included

- Unlimited third-party app integrations, from Jira to Asana and Salesforce. 

- An Open Platform enables users to build their own apps and bots. One such app that was developed in reaction to the COVID-19 outbreak is for health-tracking. Available free to Lark customers, it records users' physical locations and health status.

- Customisable attendance/approval workflows for work activities such as approvals, reimbursements, leave, and attendance

In addition, Lark has just launched a livestreaming feature that can reach millions of people. Possible use cases can include senior executives delivering a speech to employees around the world, or teachers giving lessons to their students remotely.

Businesses who need more features such as encryption or more storage can upgrade to a paid enterprise version.

Lark's customers include Accenture, Dentsu and Robert Half.

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ERC launches multi-city co-working space in Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam

• Under the University Mentorship programme, lecturers will serve as mentors to provide guidance to the BIG Work community 
• Users can benefit from ERC's core competencies in their business domains, as well as consultations with incubator programme managers and resource management advisors 
• Guests of the BIG Hotel, which hosts international and startup business travellers, will be the first to be exposed to new products and services that are hospitality-related for research purposes

Entrepreneur Resource Centre Holdings (ERC) has launched BIG Work, the first co-working space that spans Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Screens at the top left show live celebrations in the other two locations.

Entrepreneur Resource Centre Holdings (ERC) has launched BIG Work, the first co-working space that spans Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. BIG Work is conceptualised to springboard the ideas of students and aspiring entrepreneurs into the regional economies with guidance from established mentors, available resources and infrastructures under the purview of ERC.

BIG Work is a co-working space concept that is supported by ERC’s domain experts in the hospitality, education, entrepreneurship, and real estate sectors. The concept allows users to maximise their access to experts and resources in each domain in a timely and efficient manner in developing their products and services.

In addition to the hot desks that BIG Work offers, users are also able to gain access to the private offices, lockers, mailer services, rental of meeting and seminar rooms, free Wi-Fi, printing and photocopying services, and free flow of tea and coffee.

As part of the ERC ecosystem, members of BIG Work can take part in a University Mentorship programme. Lecturers from ERC’s partner universities, which include the University of Greenwich, University of Wolverhampton and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, will serve as mentors to BIG Work’s community. Regular sharing sessions between academics, students, and BIG Work users will be scheduled for information and expertise exchanges to heighten the startup experience. 

Users of BIG Work can also benefit from ERC’s core competencies in their business domains, including expertise in the local and regional business landscape. Consultations with incubator programme managers and resource management advisors can be arranged to determine the feasibility and functionality of ideas.

Seven random facts about BIG Work.

The affiliated BIG Hotel can also act as a test bed. Hotel guests can be exposed to new hospitality-related products and services for beta research. 

“BIG Work is a unique concept of a co-working space that offers immediate access and resources to students, aspiring entrepreneurs, freelancers, designers, business travellers or anyone in between who are keen to kickstart their entrepreneurial journey. Our regional approach would allow users and the community to have immediate support in furthering their offerings within Southeast Asia,” said Yen Ong, Group Chief Marketing Officer of ERC Holdings. 

“We understand the importance of nurturing the startup ecosystem in Asia, and believe that entrepreneurs should be equipped with the necessary resources that help bring their ideas to life. As such, in the upcoming months, we are channelling our efforts into building BIG Work Resource Hub where users can leverage the available resources from all platforms that we own.”

All three co-working spaces are strategically located in the business districts of Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, and Bangkok, boasting office spaces of 3,200 sq ft, 1,860 sq ft, and 3,500 sq ft respectively. BIG Work expects to expand to a total of 10 cities in Asia within the next three years.

Inspirational quotes at BIG Work Singapore.

Inspirational quotes at BIG Work Singapore.

Interested?

Prices range from S$9 for the day in Ho Chi Minh to S$500 a month in Singapore.

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Business district-based Collective Works is launched in Singapore

A common co-working space within Collective Works Capital Tower.

Singapore’s first CBD-based coworking space Collective Works has launched its second space, a joint venture with CapitaLand. The 22,000 sq ft, high performance ‘office of the future' occupies the entire level 12 of the 52-storey Capital Tower in Tanjong Pagar.

Collective Works has become known for its design aesthetic and superior attention to detail such as ergonomics, ambience, lighting and acoustic sound profiling. Technology infrastructure includes secure on-site server hosting, videoconferencing, IP telephony and redundant fibreoptic broadband.

Designed by interior architects Contrast Design, the office interior is based on the concept of unfolding space, with surprises around every corner. The office is divided into different zones, each tailored to boost productivity, facilitate connections and encourage collaboration.

Solutions for businesses range from hot desks, dedicated spaces as well as formal offices of different sizes. Quiet, secure meeting rooms, spaces for conference calls and brainstorm areas have all been built into Collective Works. There is also a studio for creation of media such as podcasts.

Jonathan O’Byrne, founder of Collective Works called co-working a "personal mission" that was born when he started his own business, but could not find "the right kind of workspace". "As a designer from a design background, I could create spaces and create solutions that could solve human problems," he said. "(It is about) improving the quality of work and improving the quality of workspace.

"Interest has been very strong and from a broad range of industries. We are in discussion with more than 60 companies looking to join Collective Works Capital Tower over the next few months. We are paying particular attention to mix of the community and Collective Works Capital Tower is proving to be diverse but consistently premium.”

Members in the new space include global venture capital firm 500 Startups as well as a number of marketing, computer programming and data analytics companies. There is interest from global financial, technology and law firms too.

O’Byrne added: “Across Asia we have witnessed an exponential surge in demand from entrepreneurs seeking more personal business solutions. Our new space and our premium community create a unique ecosystem for our clients within the prestigious Capital Tower.”

Wen Khai Meng, CEO of CapitaLand Singapore, said the two companies look forward to providing more exciting spaces to meet all business needs in future. He called the new Collective Works space a flexible, high quality working environment with opportunities to network, collaborate and share. “CapitaLand is a progressive and forward looking real estate developer and our coworking partnership with Collective Works exemplifies this," he said.

"This partnership leverages CapitaLand’s market leadership and extensive network. Besides reaching out to a vibrant new market, Collective Works Capital Tower will augment CapitaLand’s offerings to existing customers and corporate partners. To date we are excited to welcome a number of high profile members to Collective Works Capital Tower including 500 Startups who will undoubtedly bring new buzz to the Capital Tower community. Coworking is in line with CapitaLand’s ‘office of the future’ vision, where people work in hubs of collaboration, community and creativity. We will be watching this space keenly as it evolves.

"We will take care of your every need. Just sign up, and focus on your work," he said.

A living wall greets visitors at the reception area.

One of the many offices within Collective Works. All offices come with glass walls and similar furniture but are of different sizes to accommodate different business requirements.

The office has been designed with discussion areas in nooks and corners to stimulate creativity and collaboration.

Many of the common working areas have impressive views of the city.

Tables marked with the 'CO' sticker - for co-working - are meant for common use.

The Standing Room, so named because it is meant for discussions to take place among people who are standing, was conceived to change the dynamics of decision-making. 

Each meeting room has a touch panel outside showing when it has been booked.

Lockers for Collective Works members come in different sizes. Each locker has a combination lock of four digits instead of the standard three for extra security, and a slot at the top for mail.

Sound-proof phone booths for conference calls.

Coffee quality may seem like a small detail for a co-working space, but Collective Works came up with Custom Blend B from Colombian Arabica and Ethiopian Sidamo Cherry Red coffee varieties. The beans are blended and roasted by a boutique roaster in Singapore, processed in batches of only 20kg batches a month for freshness. Three blends were originally developed but Blend B was the favourite.

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Mitsui-Nusajaya Tech Park joint venture offers custom workspaces for lease in Iskandar, Malaysia

Source: Ascendas.

Mitsui & Co. has entered into a joint venture agreement with Nusajaya Tech Park (NTPSB), a company jointly owned by Asian business space solutions provider Ascendas, and Malaysian property developer UEM Sunrise to offer build-to-suit (BTS) properties for lease in Nusajaya Tech Park in Iskandar Malaysia.

The joint venture marks the first Japanese partnership for industrial parks in Iskandar Malaysia. Mitsui has an extensive network in Japan and strong know-how in areas such as industrial property development, management and leasing. Ascendas has an established track record and capabilities in quality business space development and management, while UEM Sunrise has in-depth local market knowledge and capabilities. 

Combining the respective strengths of these three partners, Nusajaya Tech Park will be well-positioned to provide differentiated solutions to Japanese corporations in Iskandar Malaysia, as well as attract a new wave of Japanese investments into the region. The park will also benefit from potential synergies with the Smart City project that Mitsui is undertaking in the Medini District within Iskandar Malaysia. Under the agreement, a total land area of 10.7 hectares will be set aside for BTS for lease within the 210-hectare Nusajaya Tech Park, at a projected development value of approximately S$167 million (RM468 million) over four years.

The joint venture will provide one-stop solution to companies who prefer to operate in customised facilities on long-term leases, without the hassle and capital expenditure associated with the construction process. The joint venture will oversee and finance the entire real estate process for customers – from design, construction, project management to property management.

Designed for a wide range of light to medium industries, Nusajaya Tech Park offers an eco-friendly and world-class business environment, with integrated industrial, commercial spaces, dormitories, amenities and support facilities in one location. It is also the first township in Malaysia to be awarded Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority’s Green Mark for Districts – Gold (Provisional) Award.

Reiji Fujita, General Manager of Urban Development Division of Mitsui, said, “Japanese companies are increasingly seeking investment and expansion opportunities in Southeast Asia as part of their globalisation strategies. Nusajaya Tech Park is a catalytic development in Iskandar Malaysia, located just minutes away from Singapore and well-positioned to serve as a key gateway for Japanese corporations to grow their presence in this region. Our collaboration with two very formidable industry leaders in this market, Ascendas and UEM Sunrise, will cement our position as a preferred partner for Japanese companies seeking growth in this part of the world.”

Manohar Khiatani, President and Group CEO of Ascendas and Chairman of NTPSB, said, “By leveraging Mitsui’s strong network of clients and partners, we can elevate our marketing efforts for Nusajaya Tech Park, particularly to Japanese companies, and help these companies harness the potential of this fast-growing region.”

William Tay, Chief Executive of Ascendas South East Asia and Director of NTPSB, said, “Through this new joint venture, our customers in Nusajaya Tech Park will not only benefit from solutions that are customised to their business needs, but also enjoy international standards of business space development and operations as a result of the collective strengths of all three partners.”

Raymond Cheah, Chief Operating Officer, Commercial of UEM Sunrise said, “We are pleased that Mitsui is joining the Nusajaya Tech Park family. Mitsui’s involvement offers an added dimension that will propel Gerbang Nusajaya into an industrial and business engine to become the regional transformation hub, through a partnership of international proportions.”

Hotdesk and Compass offer temporary workspaces in Asia Pacific

Hotdesk has partnered with Compass Offices to offer casual flexible work and meeting spaces to mobile workers that can be booked by the day, week and month.

According to research by IDC, there will be 1.3 billion mobile workers in the world by 2015, over 838 million of whom will be in Asia Pacific.

"Finding a desk, a chair and an Internet connection while on the road can be difficult, short of setting up in a cafe, which may be good for an hour or two, but is hardly professional or conducive to working from for an entire day or week. Don't even think about running a large meeting from a cafe," said Hotdesk Founder Steve Glaveski. 

"Hotdesk offers people the opportunity to not only access flexible workspaces on the go across Asia but also network, collaborate, be part of a community and build valuable relationships that can help to accelerate the achievement of professional goals." 

Source: Hotdesk website.

Hotdesk is a marketplace for temporary office space, allowing people who need a desk to get in touch with providers of available space. Glaveski said that the partnership allows Hotdesk customers to book spaces at Compass by the day or week. "Whether in Sydney, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Dubai or even Almaty in Kazakhstan, Compass and Hotdesk have you covered," he said.

Hong Kong-based Compass has 29 locations, including in the UAE.

Dell refreshes tablets, introduces 5K monitor, smart desk

Dell has enhanced its PC portfolio to maximise productivity with new tablet features, an Ultra HD 5K monitor and the "smart desk” workspace of the future.

“Organisations don’t ask us for a better PC or software application. They ask us to help them improve productivity, solve problems and drive better business outcomes. That’s where Dell is innovating,” Dell’s Vice Chairman, Operations, and President, Client Solutions, Jeff Clarke, told delegates to the recent Dell World Executive Summit.

The Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor offers Ultra HD 5K resolution (5,120 x 2,880), seven times the resolution of Full HD. This display will be available in December for US$2,499.

Extending beyond the screen, Dell unveiled a conceptual “smart desk” that combines interactive multi-touch LCD screens with a horizontal digital work surface that ergonomically surrounds the user for natural manipulation. The Dell Precision-powered smart desk creates an immersive and intuitively productive experience for the user. Additionally, multiple users and individual digital desktops can be assembled around a single project for more efficient collaboration.

Source: Dell. The Dell smart desk has a horizontal work surface.

According to a recent Harris International Tablet Survey conducted for Dell, more than one third of IT organisations surveyed are concerned about the time required to set up, configure, manage and secure tablets when compared to laptops. They also believe tablets are more vulnerable to viruses, software security breaches and becoming quickly outdated. In response, Dell has updated the Dell Venue 11 Pro 7000 Series tablets. New Venue 11 Pro features include:

· A fan-less design that is 15% thinner 

· Extended battery life 

· Travel keyboard for a full laptop experience and accompanying thin keyboard for ultra-portability;

· The latest range of Intel Core M processors;

· 10.8" wide-angle full HD (1,920 x 1,080) in-plane switching display;

· Docking station for a traditional monitor, keyboard and mouse PC experience

The Venue 11 Pro, which starts at US$699, can be configured with additional security features including two-factor authentication with integrated smartcard and fingerprint readers as well as the Dell Data Protection suite of client security software. When configured with these options, Dell says the Venue 11 Pro is the most secure and manageable Windows tablet in the industry, and is on the US Department of Defense Unified Capabilities Approved Products List (UC APL).