Wednesday, 14 May 2025
CALLING INNOVATORS, ENTREPRENEURS: REGISTRATION OPENS FOR 2025 FUJIAN GLOBAL COMPETITION
Organised by the Fujian Provincial Party Committee's Talent Work Leadership Office, the competition began accepting applications on May 10 until July 10 through its official website, according to a statement.
Participants will compete in three key sectors called the digital economy, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing, encompassing high-growth fields such as artificial intelligence, biomedicine, new energy, and new materials.
The competition offers cash prizes of up to 150,000 Chinese yuan for first-place winners, followed by 100,000 Chinese yuan for second place, 50,000 Chinese yuan for third place, and 20,000 Chinese yuan for excellence awards (all pre-tax). (100 Chinese yuan = RM59.72)
In total, three first prizes, six second prizes, 15 third prizes, and several excellence awards will be granted, with the event structured in four phases, namely registration, review process, preliminary round, and final round.
The preliminary selection will be conducted online in July, while finalists will present their projects in person during the China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) in Xiamen in early September and will conclude with an awards ceremony, industry visits, and investor networking sessions.
To further incentivise participants to establish ventures in Fujian, organisers will offer policy and financial support. First-prize winners may qualify as Category B High-Level Talent, receiving a settlement subsidy of up to one million Chinese yuan, while second- and third-prize winners may be designated as Category C talent, with subsidies of up to 500,000 Chinese yuan.
In addition, winning projects may be included under the province’s Hundred Talents Program for Entrepreneurship, making them eligible for financial support of up to two million Chinese yuan.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Registration Opens For First MEASA-hosted ICOM Dubai 2025
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ICOM Dubai 2025: Global Museum Professionals Invited to Register for Landmark Event (Photo: AETOSWire) |
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The Organising Committee of ICOM Dubai 2025 has announced the opening of registration for the 27th General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), marking the first time the event will be hosted in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region.
Scheduled from Nov 11 to 17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the conference will offer a global platform for innovative discussions on reshaping museums’ roles in rapidly evolving communities, according to a statement.
Attendees can register online through the event’s official website, with options for both on-site and virtual participation.
ICOM Dubai 2025 expects to welcome approximately 4,500 international museum professionals and cultural experts to foster dynamic exchanges and create sustainable strategies for the sector, emphasising regional and global collaboration to advance innovation.
Themed ‘The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities’, the event will deliver diverse and interactive sessions centred around youth empowerment, new technologies, and intangible cultural heritage.
Furthermore, curated tours and excursions will immerse participants in the cultural heritage of all seven emirates and engage in a dedicated Museum Fair designed to further enrich networking and collaboration opportunities, ensuring a memorable experience.
The selection of Dubai as host city was achieved in collaboration with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Dubai Municipality, and the Department of Economy and Tourism, acknowledging its exceptional efforts in cultural safeguarding and commitment to a creative economy.
Established in 1946, ICOM is a global organisation dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and development of museums and the museum profession, serving as a platform for the international museum community and fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing across continents.
-- BERNAMA
Yayasan PETRONAS Contributes RM8 Million to Enhance Science Labs and Promote STEM learning
The contribution aims to create a conducive learning environment to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) including provision of essential laboratory equipment and trainings for laboratory assistants.
At a symbolic handover ceremony to the Ministry of Education (MoE), its Director-General Datuk Haji Azman Haji Adnan said, “This initiative will ensure that school science labs are well-equipped for STEM activities, with laboratory tools such as fume hoods, digital microscopes and ripple tanks provided.”
The handover ceremony was held in conjunction with the commencement of the PDG Cohort 6. Under PDG, the programme aims to equip teachers with the knowledge, skills and mindset to become highly effective in the STEM field. The enhancement of science labs is envisioned to support PDG in encouraging greater interest and enhancing students’ competency in the STEM field.
Yayasan PETRONAS CEO Shariah Nelly Francis shared, "We are hopeful that our contribution towards the enhancement of science labs will enable teacher to better deliver engaging lessons that can effectively promote students’ exploration in STEM. This fully supports our Program Duta Guru which aims to train and coach teachers to better integrate STEM into classroom.”
This year, PDG Cohort 6 recorded the highest enrolment of over 800 Duta Guru or teacher ambassadors. Upon completion of the two-year programme, Duta Guru will have the opportunity to apply for the Duta Guru Fund of up to RM20,000 to carry out STEM-related projects within their school or community.
To date, PDG has 901 Duta Guru graduates from 145 districts across the nation, including 27 who have received the Duta Guru funding.
Recruitment for Cohort 7 will open from July to September 2025 for STEM teachers nationwide, equipping them with the skills to deliver high-quality STEM education.
SOURCE: Yayasan PETRONAS
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Yayasan PETRONAS
Name: Lim Shie-Lynn
Tel: +60 12 304 3389
Email: shielynn.lim@petronas.com.my
Name: Low Jia Yin
Tel: +60 12 385 8631
Email: low.jiayin@petronas.com
--BERNAMA
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad Wins Big: Named Insurance Brand of the Year at the 2025 Global Banking & Finance Awards®
· Insurance Brand of the Year Awards Malaysia 2025
· Best Auto Insurance Company Malaysia 2025
· Best Travel Insurance Company Malaysia 2025
These awards underscore Berjaya Sompo’s commitment to delivering superior insurance solutions and customer service, reinforcing its position as a trusted insurer in Malaysia.
“We are truly honoured to receive these recognitions. These awards serve as a testament to our team’s hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to continuous improvement. The insurance industry in Malaysia is highly competitive, with evolving customer needs and increasing digitalisation reshaping the landscape. Despite these challenges, we have remained steadfast in our mission to provide innovative, customer-centric solutions that truly make a difference. This achievement reaffirms our efforts and motivates us to continue setting new benchmarks in the industry,” said Mr Tan Sek Kee, Chief Executive Officer of Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad.
The full list of winners is available on the official Global Banking & Finance Awards® website: Award Winners List.
About Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad
Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad (“Berjaya Sompo”), is a Malaysian operating entity and part of Sompo Group. Bolstered by the Sompo Group’s 80 years of trusted presence in Asia, spreading across 13 markets in the region, Berjaya Sompo is a leading name in general insurance in Malaysia, with an ever-expanding network that presently comprises 15 offices and 2,614 agents nationwide. Berjaya Sompo provides a comprehensive range of general insurance solutions for individuals and corporations.
For more information, go to www.berjayasompo.com.my.
SOMPO Motor and SOMPO MotorSafe
Recognised under "The Good Drivers" initiative, have revolutionised the motor insurance landscape in Malaysia by introducing special perils coverage as a standard feature. This strategic move addresses climate-related risks, offering protection against floods and other natural disasters. Additionally, Berjaya Sompo’s green initiative, which supports windscreen chip repair instead of full replacement, aligns with its broader sustainability goals, reducing waste and repair costs.
SOMPO TravelSafe+
Catering to the evolving needs of post-pandemic travellers, SOMPO TravelSafe+ still offers the COVID-19 protection as a standard, ensuring peace of mind for both domestic and international travellers. SOMPO TravelSafe+ also offers unlimited Emergency Medical Evacuation and Repatriation. Besides that, SOMPO TravelSafe+ covers many other potential risks, such as baggage delay/loss, loss of money and personal documents, and disruptions in your transportation plans like delays, overbooking, misconnection, and rerouting.
SOURCE: Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Daniel Soon
PR and Communications
Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad
Tel: +6010 – 279 9775
Email: wjsoon@bsompo.com.my
--BERNAMA
Saturday, 3 May 2025
Bitget Becomes Gold Sponsor at Token2049 Dubai: CEO Gracy Chen to Share Vision for Crypto’s Next Chapter
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 30 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, is set to make a major impact at TOKEN2049 Dubai as a Gold Sponsor of this year’s landmark event. Taking place from 30 April to 1 May 2025, at Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre, TOKEN2049 Dubai brings together the brightest minds and boldest innovators from across the global crypto and blockchain ecosystem. As the crypto community gathers in one of the most dynamic hubs for innovation, Bitget stands ready to spotlight its strategies that continue to shape the digital asset landscape.
Day One of the conference will see Bitget CEO Gracy Chen deliver a keynote speech on the io.net Stage, from 3:00 to 3:15 PM GST. Titled,“Two Strategies Bitget Adopted to Thrive in a Volatile Market”, the sharing will explore how Bitget navigates and thrives amid global volatility, tapping into emerging opportunities while staying at the forefront of innovation. Gracy’s insights will highlight the strategies that enabled Bitget to deliver real-world impact in an unpredictable market landscape, setting a blueprint for sustainable success in the evolving crypto ecosystem.Further amplifying its presence, Bitget is setting the stage for an unforgettable evening with Cryptoverse Dream Night on May 30. In collaboration with 1inch and backed by Morph, this invite-only after-hours event will gather Web3 pioneers, blockchain leaders, and crypto giants for an immersive night of electrifying energy, premium experiences, and next-gen networking. From surprise performances to curated social moments, the event captures the bold spirit driving the future of the cryptoverse. Attendees stand a chance to be rewarded with Bitget Exclusives when they capture and share the most electrifying moments at the event.
As discussions around decentralization, market access, and innovation take center stage, Bitget is expanding its role beyond that of a traditional exchange. Through its contributions both during the conference and at side events, Bitget aims to help shape new standards for how value is built in this digital economy. “Our goal is to help lay the groundwork for a more connected and resilient Web3 ecosystem,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “Success in this space requires more than technology — it demands collaboration and a shared vision for what the future should look like and there is no greater platform to have these conversations than at an event like TOKEN2049. With a powerful presence both on and off the main stage, Bitget’s participation at Token2049 Dubai reflects its broader strategy to support the ongoing evolution of Web3.”
About Bitget
Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 100 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.
Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.
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SOURCE : Bitget Limited
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--BERNAMA
Friday, 2 May 2025
STUDENTS FEEL PREPARED TO ACE INTERVIEWS AND PLAN THEIR POST-SPM JOURNEY AFTER PARTICIPATING IN FINCO’S ACE CAMP
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Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank) CEO, Dato’ Khairussaleh Ramli (left) and FINCO CEO, Clare Walker (right), speaking to ACE Camp students about their career goals. |
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- “The mock interview session with our mentors have helped me build my confidence, improve my communication skills, and prepare for real-life situations in a fun and supportive way,” said Nur Izzah Zulfah from SMK Sultan Ibrahim (1), Kelantan, at the annual Aspire Career and Education (ACE) Camp organised by the Financial Industry Collective Outreach (FINCO).
Nur Syazwina Syazni from SMK Dato' Mahmud Paduka Raja 1 in Kelantan agreed, adding, “As someone who lacks confidence, I find the mock interview session incredibly helpful in helping me improve my communication skills. My mentors helped me fix my mistakes and shared useful tips and feedback which I can use for my future applications.”
Meanwhile, Muhammad Aziz Akhtar Bin Alwi, who travelled all the way from SMK Kota Samarahan, Sarawak to KL for the camp, said that he walked away with some valuable skills and insights. “The camp gave us the chance to speak up and suggest ideas. It also taught us how to grab opportunities in the real world,” he said.
Following the success of last year’s ACE Camp, which saw alumni students applying skills they learned to successfully achieve their university and industry placements, FINCO expanded the camp in 2025, welcoming 77 post-Form 5 students from across Malaysia.
The three-day event, held from 15 - 17 April 2025 at International Youth Centre (IYC), Kuala Lumpur, aimed to help students grow their professional network, set short-and-long-term goals for their post-secondary life, and gain essential knowledge and skills required to achieve their desired education and career goals.
At the end of the camp, 96% of the students were able to state at least two next steps to take to achieve their post-SPM ambitions, while 95% of them could state at least one skill needed to achieve their post-SPM ambitions.
FINCO Chief Executive Officer, Clare Walker, emphasised the importance of practical skill-building opportunities for students transitioning from school to university or the workplace. “While identifying relevant skills is crucial, the chance to practice them builds confidence for real-world challenges. This camp is designed to provide that essential hands-on experience," she stated.
Walker added that students who understand how their short-term goals connect to their long-term career goals, and who have the knowledge to make informed decisions about their future, will be better equipped to navigate the rapidly changing job market.
Aside from participating in mock interviews and job shadowing sessions, the students were also able to glean more insight into their careers of choice as they networked with 75 volunteers comprising professionals from architectural, aviation, financial, medical, technology, and other industries.
There was also a panel discussion with guest speakers Dato’ Khairussaleh Ramli, Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank) CEO, Lee Jo Wen, Generali Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad Chief of People & Organisation, and Marilyn Wang Manulife Insurance Berhad CMO, which gave the students a clearer idea of soft skills that employers want and what a hiring team would look out in an interview.
Dato’ Khairussaleh Ramli, Maybank President & Group CEO said, “It was an honour to be speaking at the event, where I had the opportunity to interact, share thoughts on career aspirations, experiences of my professional journey, which hopefully inspired them to pursue their paths with courage and clarity. I’m grateful to have been able to pass on these lessons to the students, who positively seek to carve out their own future.”
Financial industry volunteers who signed up as mentors will journey with the students for the rest of this year, providing ongoing advice and guidance as the students pursue their education or career pathways.
“It is encouraging to see the increase in financial industry volunteer numbers during this year’s ACE Camp. It shows recognition of its role in developing future leaders and its ability to effectively address the skills gap between school and the workforce,” said FINCO Chairman Tan Sri Azman Hashim
This year, the camp welcomed financial industry volunteers from AmBank (M) Berhad, BNP Paribas Malaysia Berhad, CIMB Bank Berhad, Deutsche Bank Malaysia Berhad, Generali Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad, Hannover Rueck SE, Manulife Insurance Berhad, Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank), and Public Investment Bank Berhad.
ACE Camp is a programme under FINCO’s Life Aspiration pillar. Under this pillar, FINCO has engaged over 27,000 upper secondary school students across Malaysia since its inception in 2017. ACE Camp participants are post-SPM students who applied for the opportunity after participating in FINCO’s Post-SPM pathway workshop and other skills workshops. These workshops are primarily delivered in schools with a high intake of B40 students as part of the not-for-profit organisation’s mission to offer young people inclusive access to high quality educational initiatives.
About the Financial Industry Collective Outreach
The Financial Industry Collective Outreach (FINCO) is a collaborative initiative pioneered by financial institutions in Malaysia with the guidance of Bank Negara Malaysia to provide underprivileged children and youth with the guidance and educational tools they need to achieve their life goals. FINCO seeks to achieve these objectives through inclusive educational initiatives under four strategic pillars - English Proficiency and Life Aspiration, Financial Literacy and Disaster Relief.
FINCO Website: www.finco.my
Instagram: finco_my
Facebook: fincomalaysia
LinkedIn: company/fincomy
SOURCE: Financial Industry Collective Outreach (FINCO)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Ms. Hannah Jonas
Communications and Events Manager, FINCO
Tel: 014 649 4295
Email: hannah.jonas@finco.my
--BERNAMA
EBC Financial Group Deepens Global Push To End Malaria
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- EBC Financial Group (EBC) has announced the renewal of its global partnership with the United Nations Foundation’s United to Beat Malaria campaign as the world observes World Malaria Day 2025 under the theme “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite”.
Now in its second year of collaboration, EBC is stepping up with increased corporate sponsorship, cross-border employee mobilisation to raise awareness, and direct investment in life-saving health tools.
To mark this renewed partnership, EBC Financial Group (UK) Ltd Chief Executive Officer, David Barrett sat down with United to Beat Malaria Executive Director, Margaret McDonnell for a candid 40-minute fireside chat.
Their conversation explored the urgent need for global solidarity, the personal and professional impact of the campaign, and why EBC has chosen to walk alongside this cause, according to a statement.
“This campaign is now embedded into our leadership strategy and employee culture. This is not a moment, it is a movement. The first year for me was a complete revelation in terms of how advocacy for this mission worked, not only in America but globally,” commented Barrett.
Meanwhile, McDonnell echoed the importance of having private sector allies like EBC on board, praising the company’s commitment to both the summit and the broader mission.
In March this year, Barrett and EBC APAC Director of Operations, Samuel Hertz, joined over 120 passionate advocates at the United to Beat Malaria Annual Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., meeting with United States (US) lawmakers to advocate for continued investment in key global health programmes.
Building on a shared belief that no child should die from a mosquito bite, EBC has shifted from passive support to active advocacy, becoming a first-time corporate sponsor of the Move Against Malaria 5K 2025. Over 200 EBC employees across the United Kingdom, Asia, Africa, and Latin America have pledged to participate, mobilising awareness and fundraising efforts worldwide.
EBC’s involvement goes beyond awareness. The firm is channelling funds toward life-saving malaria interventions, including insecticide-treated bed nets, rapid diagnostic tests, and antimalarial treatments which will be directed toward frontline health programmes in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean regions.
These efforts align with EBC’s broader corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies, reinforcing its view that sustainable business growth must include global health equity.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, 25 April 2025
Smart Communications Announces Acquisition of Joisto
LONDON & NEW YORK, April 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Smart CommunicationsTM, the leading cloud-based platform for enterprise customer communications, today announces it has acquired Joisto, a cloud data archive company. As a result, customers will now have the ability to seamlessly store, manage and retrieve digital records and documents, while meeting the stringent requirements for data retention that govern regulated industries worldwide.
“We’re delighted to incorporate Joisto’s deep expertise in cloud archival into Smart Communications,” said Leigh Segall, CEO of Smart Communications. “Our leading Conversation Cloud Platform already enables our customers to manage sophisticated customer conversations at tremendous scale. With the addition of Joisto, we will extend these capabilities to meet an increasing need for regulatory-compliant and readily accessible storage of these conversations in the cloud. Together we will support customers worldwide as they continue their journey to modernize and transform customer conversations.”
Joisto’s cloud-based archive solution is built to seamlessly connect to a wide range of core solutions across corporate ecosystems using a comprehensive set of APIs. This enables customers to store, manage, and retrieve documents, irrespective of their source. With powerful data-ingestion capabilities and a modern, scalable, cloud architecture, Joisto easily meets customer requirements to store large volumes of documents, while enabling access from any location. Built with industry regulations and retention rules in mind, Joisto supports compliance with GDPR while driving enhanced document integrity, document authorization and user validation.
“Joisto is thrilled to join forces with Smart Communications,” commented Joisto CEO, Tommi Hänninen. “We deeply understand the importance of archival in regulated industries and we are especially proud to partner with an organization that is equally passionate about providing industry-leading capabilities through a modern, cloud-based architecture. The combination of Smart Communications and Joisto represents an exciting step forward for both companies and our customers.”
The acquisition comes alongside a period of sustained, rapid growth for Smart Communications, as the company has consolidated its leadership position in the cloud CCM (Customer Communications Management) and IXM (Interaction Experience Management) sectors and earned recognition for its strength among today’s leading healthcare, financial services, insurance, and government organizations. In addition, analyst firms including IDC, Aspire, Aragon, Datos, and Celent have once again ranked Smart Communications as a strategic leader and highlighted the company’s vision, cloud strategy, and product innovation.
As Smart Communications extends capabilities across the Conversation Cloud with this acquisition, the company will continue to integrate and partner with leading platform vendors worldwide to make ongoing customer conversations – and archival – seamless for the enterprises we serve.
About Smart Communications
Smart Communications provides the platform that leading organizations trust to deliver personalized, consistent, and compliant conversations across all touchpoints and channels. The Conversation Cloud™ consists of SmartCOMM™, for enterprise-scale customer communications, SmartIQ™ for digital forms transformation, and SmartDX™ for trade documentation. Over 650 enterprise organizations across the globe rely on Smart Communications to simplify and automate complex processes and deliver highly secure, frictionless experiences across the customer lifecycle. To learn more, visit smartcommunications.com
About Joisto
Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Joisto is a leading provider of pure cloud data archival and management solutions. Over 700 end customers make use of Joisto’s solutions to store, manage and retrieve their digital records and documents, ensuring that they meet regulatory requirements specific to their industry and geography. The Joisto platform leverages a modern, multi-tenant, SaaS architecture to ensure rapid scalability to meet the proliferating archival needs of customers, whilst meeting the archival compliance certification ISO146412. To learn more, visit joisto.com
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https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250424187723/en/
Contact
Media Contact
Smartcommunications@rlyl.com
Source : Smart Communications
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Saviynt Hires Former SailPoint ASEAN Leader Roger Hsu to Accelerate Asia Growth
Wednesday 23/04/2025
LOS ANGELES, April 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Saviynt, a leading provider of cloud-native identity and governance platform solutions, has appointed Roger Hsu as Regional Vice President (RVP), Asia. The move signals the company’s deepening investment and accelerated growth in the region.
Hsu joins Saviynt following a successful tenure at SailPoint, bringing over two decades of cybersecurity and identity management expertise. He will lead Saviynt’s go-to-market strategy across Asia, with a strong focus on helping enterprises secure digital identities in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
The urgency for modern identity governance has never been greater. According to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, Asia-Pacific remains the most-targeted region globally, with compromised credentials and misconfigured identity systems among the leading causes of breaches.
“Identity is no longer just a security concern, it's a business imperative,” said Dan Mountstephen, senior vice president of APJ (Asia-Pacific and Japan) at Saviynt. “The threat landscape in Asia has evolved dramatically, with organizations facing sophisticated attacks that exploit identity as the new perimeter. Roger’s deep expertise in the region and customer-first mindset will be instrumental in helping enterprises modernize their identity programs and stay ahead of these risks.”
Saviynt has steadily grown its presence in Asia, working with Fortune 500 companies and regional enterprises across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure. The company is making strategic investments in local talent, partnerships, and region-specific solutions to meet soaring demand for intelligent identity governance.
“Saviynt’s commitment to innovation and its cloud-native converged identity security platform is unmatched,” said Hsu. “I am excited to join the team and help more organizations across Asia future-proof their identity infrastructure to support secure digital transformation.”
The appointment of Hsu signals Saviynt’s continued commitment to Asia as a strategic growth market and its vision to redefine identity security for the modern enterprise.
To learn more about Saviynt’s Identity Cloud, please visit the website.
About Saviynt
Saviynt empowers enterprises to secure their digital transformation, safeguard critical assets, and meet regulatory compliance. With a vision to provide a secure and compliant future for all enterprises, Saviynt is recognized as an industry leader in identity security whose cutting-edge solutions protect the world’s leading brands, Fortune 500 companies and government organizations. For more information, please visit www.saviynt.com.
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Contact
For Saviynt APAC and India
Roshi Vijaywargiya
roshi.vijaywargiya@saviynt.com
Press Contact
Jacklyn Kellick
jacklyn.kellick@saviynt.com
Source : Saviynt
SIRIM Expands Services To China With Support From Strong Malaysia-China Ties
SIRIM Huasheng Logo.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- SIRIM Berhad, Malaysia’s national leader in innovation and quality, is seeing strong growth in China, thanks to the close and growing relationship between Malaysia and China. The recent official visit from China to Malaysia (15–17 April) has opened up more opportunities for Malaysian companies like SIRIM to grow in the Chinese market and strengthen its global brand as ‘Your Partner for Innovation.
One of the key drivers of this success is SIRIM Huasheng, a joint venture between SIRIM QAS International and Hunan SIRIM Huasheng Inspection and Certification Co., Ltd., established to serve as SIRIM’s official marketing and service arm in China. It helps Chinese companies understand and meet Malaysian and ASEAN standards by providing faster, more cost-effective testing, inspection and certification services.
SOURCE: SIRIM Berhad
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name : Mohamad Ariff Fahmy
Tel : 03 55446713/ 0174647027
Email : fahmy@sirim.my
--BERNAMA
Friday, 18 April 2025
NIPPON KINZOKU Co-Creating New Value with Rolling Technology Develops Insulated Stainless Steel FI (Fine Insulation) Finish
TOKYO, April 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- NIPPON KINZOKU CO., LTD. (TOKYO: 5491) (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) announced that it has developed the "FI (Fine Insulation) finish", a stainless steel with high surface insulation resistance.
In recent years, miniaturization and low-profile design have become increasingly prominent in electronic devices such as smartphones and game consoles. Until now, measures have been taken to avoid short circuits by installing insulating tape or resin composites at points that come into contact with conductive parts. However, these solutions have led to higher costs and have obstructed miniaturization, and low-profile design.
Against the backdrop of such issues, we have developed our own “FI finish”. Since the “FI finish” does not require post-processing for surface treatment, it is a space-saving product that also contributes to process simplification, improved productivity, and cost reduction for customers. We aim to expand sales in the future, focusing on applications in electronic devices and secondary battery.
“FI finish” is also an “Eco-Product,” certified under our own standards as an environmentally friendly product, because it reduces environmental impact by eliminating the need for insulation treatment at the customer's site. Our goal is to achieve Net Zero CO₂ emissions by 2050, and we will contribute to realizing carbon neutrality through the expanded sales of “Eco-Product”.
Features of FI finish
1. This is a coating with high surface insulation resistance (50MΩ or more*).
*Resistance in the thickness direction is measured with a digital multimeter.
2. The coating has high heat resistance, maintaining stable performance even at high temperatures (up to 850°C).
3. This hard inorganic coating offers excellent scratch resistance and is suitable for sliding parts.
4. The thickness of the coating is between 0.5 and 1μm.
5. Metals other than stainless steel can be considered.
Specifications
1) Steel Grade: SUS304, SUS301, SUS430, etc.
2) Thickness: 0.05 to 0.15mm
3) Width: Max. 500mm
*For specifications other than the above, please consult us.
Overview of Steel Strip Products
Our original designed equipment, built upon our extensive cold-rolling know-how, and our industry-leading proprietary technologies developed through these facilities and our deep expertise, are ready to meet all the diverse needs of our customers.
Contact
Production Process & Support Dept.
NIPPON KINZOKU CO., LTD.
Email: sisaku-sc@nipponkinzoku.co.jp
https://www.nipponkinzoku.co.jp/en/inquiry
Source : NIPPON KINZOKU CO., LTD.
--BERNAMA
Thursday, 17 April 2025
MAVLAB WINS BIG AT ABU DHABI AUTONOMOUS DRONE CHAMPIONSHIP, BEATS HUMAN PILOT
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Artificial Intelligence Triumphs in World’s Most Sophisticated Autonomous Drone Race in Abu Dhabi (Photo: AETOSWire) |
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Team MavLab from TU Delft emerged as the standout winner of the inaugural A2RL x DCL Autonomous Drone Championship, held at ADNEC Marina Hall in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The team claimed victory in three major categories, namely the AI Grand Challenge, setting a record by completing two laps of the 170-metre course in just 17 seconds; the Autonomous Drag Race (the world’s first AI-only drag race); and the highly anticipated AI vs Human Showdown, where their autonomous drone outperformed a top human pilot in a historic head-to-head duel.
Meanwhile, Technology Innovation Institute (TII) Racing also made its mark by winning the Multi-Autonomous Drone Race, which tested the artificial intelligence (AI)'s ability to coordinate and avoid collisions under high-speed conditions.
The event, hosted by the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) in collaboration with the Drone Champions League (DCL), brought together 14 international teams—including countries such as the UAE, Netherlands, South Korea, Austria, and the United States.
These teams, consisting of university labs, research institutes, and startups, advanced through intense qualifiers to compete in a multi-format championship designed to push the limits of AI-powered flight, according to a statement.
Each team flew a standardised drone equipped with NVIDIA’s Jetson Orin NX computing module, a forward-facing camera, and an inertial measurement unit (IMU) for onboard perception and control.
Relying entirely on real-time AI processing with no human control, the drones raced through a complex environment at speeds exceeding 150 kilometres per hour (km/h). The track challenged even the best systems with its sparse visuals, irregular lighting, and wide gate spacing—marking a new benchmark for perception-based autonomous racing.
The event also featured a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programme run in partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), which trained over 100 Emirati students in drone operation. Impressively, over 60 per cent achieved the Trusted Operator Program certification, with 24 achieving perfect scores.
Looking ahead, the spotlight now turns to the next season of A2RL, with autonomous car racing set to return to Yas Marina Circuit in the fourth quarter of this year.
-- BERNAMA
1st Collaborative Event of "Detective Conan" at TOKYO SKYTREE
TOKYO, Apr. 14, 2025 /Kyodo JBN/ --
TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd., the operator of TOKYO SKYTREE, is holding "DETECTIVE CONAN x TOKYO SKYTREE The Dazzling SKYTREE," the first collaborative event between the tower and the TV anime series "Detective Conan." The event begins on Tuesday, April 15, and will last until Monday, July 14, 2025.
Key visual of "DETECTIVE CONAN x TOKYO SKYTREE The Dazzling SKYTREE": https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108036/202504087063/_prw_PI1fl_7Uf7eeXc.jpg
Special website of "DETECTIVE CONAN x TOKYO SKYTREE The Dazzling SKYTREE"
https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/event/special/conan/
The 450-meter-high Tembo Galleria has an exhibition featuring the event's key visuals. Limited-edition goods that are only available at the event and special cafe menu items are offered on this floor. In addition, a photo shoot service is available to those who want a picture of themselves with their favorite "Detective Conan" characters of their choice. On the 350-meter-high Tembo Deck, exclusive videos are screened on the windows converted into a giant screen of SKYTREE ROUND THEATER every night of the event. Also taking place during the evening, the exterior of the tower will have a special "Detective Conan"-themed lighting inspired by various characters from the anime.
Moreover, TOKYO SKYTREE's official character Sorakara-chan, dressed in the costume of Detective Conan, has four meet-and-greet sessions per day with visitors to pose for snapshots taken with them. Special admission tickets to these observation decks with a novelty card featuring "Detective Conan" are also available.
TOBU TOWER SKYTREE hopes that those who come to Japan will visit and enjoy TOKYO SKYTREE on the occasion of the event.
About TOKYO SKYTREE
The 634-meter-high TOKYO SKYTREE is the world's tallest free-standing broadcasting tower. It has two observation decks, the Tembo Deck, 350 meters high, and the Tembo Galleria, 450 meters high, commanding a spectacular panoramic view of Tokyo. At night, TOKYO SKYTREE is colorfully lit up in three lighting styles -- "Iki," characterized by a pale blue, "Miyabi," featuring Edo purple, and the "Nobori" auspicious tangerine hue. Special lighting can be seen during seasonal and other events.
Official website: https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/
For more details, please check each social media account:
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyoskytree_global/
Official X: https://twitter.com/skytreeofficial
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TOKYOSKYTREE.official/
Source: TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd.
--BERNAMA
Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Completion of Redemption of Senior Notes Due 2026
(Stock Code: 975)
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia, April 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This announcement is made by Mongolian Mining Corporation (the “Company”) pursuant to Rule 13.09(2) of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“Listing Rules”) and the Inside Information Provisions (as defined in the Listing Rules) of Part XIVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong).
Reference is made to the announcement of the Company, dated 3 April 2025 (the “Announcement”), in relation to the Company’s notice to its holders of the Notes of its intention to redeem all of the outstanding Notes in full on 15 April 2025 (the “Redemption”). Unless otherwise defined, capitalized terms used herein shall have the same meanings as in the Announcement.
The Company wishes to announce that, on 15 April 2025, the Company has completed the Redemption at the redemption price of 109.27% of the principal amount redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest up to but excluding the Optional Redemption Date. The Company considers that there will be no material impact on its financial position as a result of the Redemption. Upon completion of the Redemption, all the redeemed Notes will be cancelled and delisted from the official list of Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited.
For and on behalf of the Board
Mongolian Mining Corporation
Odjargal Jambaljamts
Chairman
As at the date of this announcement, the Board consists of Mr. Odjargal Jambaljamts and Dr. Battsengel Gotov, being the executive directors of the Company, Mr. Od Jambaljamts, Ms. Enkhtuvshin Gombo and Mr. Myagmarjav Ganbyamba, being the non-executive directors of the Company, and Dr. Khashchuluun Chuluundorj, Mr. Unenbat Jigjid, Mr. Chan Tze Ching, Ignatius, Ms. Delgerjargal Bayanjargal and Dr. Tsend-Ayush Tuvshintur being the independent non-executive directors of the Company.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.
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This announcement does not constitute an offer to purchase, a solicitation of an offer to purchase, or a solicitation of an offer to sell, any securities referred to herein. This announcement does not constitute, and may not be used in connection with, any form of offer or solicitation in the United States or any place where such offers or solicitations are not permitted by law. This announcement is not for release, publication or distribution in or into, or to any person resident and/or located in any jurisdiction where such release, publication or distribution is unlawful. The securities referred to herein have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Any public offer of securities to be made in the United States will be made by means of a prospectus. Such prospectus will contain detailed information about the Company and its management, as well as financial statements. The Company does not intend to make any public offering of securities in the United States.

Enquiries:
Strategic Financial Relations Limited
Cindy Lung
+852 2864 4867
cindy.lung@sprg.com.hk
Rachel Ko
+852 2114 2370
rachel.ko@sprg.com.hk
Carlos Chen
+852 2864 4847
carlos.chen@sprg.com.hk
SOURCE : Mongolian Mining Corporation