TDCX PROVIDES RELIEF ASSISTANCE TO EMPLOYEES AFFECTED BY TYPHOON ODETTE IN THE PHILIPPINES AND THE FLOODS IN MALAYSIA

To match employee donations for community relief efforts in affected areas

SINGAPORE, Dec 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- In the wake of the typhoon in the Philippines and the floods in Malaysia, TDCX Inc. (TDCX), a digital customer experience solutions provider, has commenced relief efforts to help affected employees and communities.

TDCX has started a fund that will go towards helping its employees rebuild their homes and lives. The company is also providing its people with supplies including groceries, water filtration units and solar power chargers to help overcome their immediate challenges.

Mr Lim Chee Gay, Group Chief Human Resources Officer, TDCX, said, “The natural disasters have left many families without homes and necessities. The effects of the typhoon and floods are made worse given it is so close to the festive period. Our hearts go out to all who are affected.

“We are actively reaching out to our employees who live in affected regions. We are aware that many of them have lost their homes and our priority is to provide quick and immediate assistance while we work through the impact of the calamities on them. We stand ready to deepen our relief efforts to support our people in this difficult time,” Mr Lim said.

Employees who are unable to work from home due to the power outages can work in the office instead. Where necessary, employees may take time off to manage their personal affairs, such as to restore their homes.

Those who require additional funds to tide over this difficult time can also work with the company for financial support. Those in the Philippines can request an advance on their salaries while employees in Malaysia can obtain financial aid from TDCX.

Fundraising drive to boost community relief efforts

To help the wider community, TDCX has organised a fundraising drive among its employees. Donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar by TDCX.

Mr Lim said, “As we help our affected employees recover, we are also mindful of the devastating impact these disasters have had on the community. To further our efforts, we are rallying our 14,000-strong workforce around the world to give generously to help all who are affected get back on their feet as quickly as possible”.

About TDCX Inc.

TDCX Inc. is a high-growth digital customer experience solutions provider for innovative technology and other blue-chip companies. The Company offers omnichannel CX solutions, sales and digital marketing services and content monitoring and moderation services. The Company has a track record of success with clients in travel and hospitality, digital advertising and media, fast-moving consumer goods, technology, financial services, fintech, government and non-governmental organizations, gaming, e-commerce and education. TDCX has an international footprint with offices in Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Japan, Spain, India, Colombia and Romania, and services its clients’ customers globally in more than 20 languages. TDCX has won over 310 awards. For more information, please visit: www.tdcx.com.

 

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ANNUAL REPORTS DEBUT ON BOAO FORUM FOR ENTREPRENEURS

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- Three annual reports on natural rubber price indices, banana industry development and agarwood industry climate index were released on the 2021 Boao Forum for Entrepreneurs held in Hainan, a coastal island province in South China, recently.

Since 2018, the province has been required to construct an international transaction, pricing and price indices releasing center for tropical farm produces including mainly the natural rubber.

From then, Xinhua-run China Economic Information Service, the People's Government of Chengmai County in Hainan Province and Hainan State Farms Investment Holdings Group Co Ltd have jointly incubated a series of price indices for a dozen of tropical farm products such as natural rubber, banana, pepper, and agarwood.

With the indices family, tropical farm produce digitalisation and brand construction forged ahead in Hainan and helped the province build its influences and advantages in international tropical agriculture and fostered high-quality development of the Hainan Free Trade Port.

As one of the three reports – the Xinhua-Hainan State Farms (HSF) China natural rubber series price index report (2020-2021) – tells, natural rubber prices generally fluctuated at high levels during 2020 and 2021 due to the climbing shipping costs and operation conditions of downstream factories amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, production area climate change and bulk commodity market volatility. 

In the coming production season in 2022, industry players shall pay extra attention to the influences of La Nina phenomenon on progresses of cutting in natural rubber production areas to judge the price trends.

Meanwhile, the other two annual reports are the China banana industry development report (2020-2021) and China agarwood industry climate index report (2021).

The reports are typical achievements of the province in crafting itself into an international tropical farm produce indices publishing center.

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JETEX CHRISTMAS IN THE SKY

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dec 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the wealthiest of the wealthy, only the most extravagant and expensive gifts are acceptable during the holiday giving season. This inspired Jetex to design the ultimate ‘Christmas in the Sky’ private jet experience, priced USD 27,000 for up to 10 passengers.

Jetex, an award-winning global leader in executive aviation, invites the lucky few to celebrate style, taste and disposable income with one brilliant idea: a glamorous Christmas onboard a private jet soaring high in the festive skies.

The magical journey will commence with the passengers picked-up by a chauffeur limousine from their residence or hotel and driven in style to Dubai’s iconic Jetex VIP Terminal. Upon arrival, they will be welcomed by not one, but 28 spectacular Christmas trees lined up in front of the terminal dressed in more than 15,000 lights as well as Jetex ambassadors who will take care of seamless departure formalities.

This season, the flagship Jetex terminal is a festive wonderland in its own right: from exquisite decorations and live musicians to carefully selected beverage paired with caviar and gourmet refreshments to delight the senses. Kids will be welcomed by Santa Claus who will look after them and let them discover the magnificently decorated Christmas trees and Insta-worthy entertainment facilities of the world’s most luxurious private jet terminal. As soon as the passengers are in the mood to board, they will be driven to their private aircraft in timeless elegance in one of the Jetex Rolls-Royces.

The special flight will take two hours and the crew will select the most optimal altitude and cruising speed to ensure passengers enjoy sensational window views, including Dubai’s world-famous skyline, iconic landmarks, Arabian Gulf and the rolling dunes of the desert.

To take experience personalization further, a Jetex in-flight culinary expert will contact passengers in advance to discuss their dining preferences and design a bespoke menu which will complement many delectable festive treats offered onboard.

Once back on the ground, passengers will be invited to enjoy the rest of the evening in one of the lounges with elegant service and amenities at their leisure, as well as receive signature Jetex Christmas presents.

Adel Mardini, Founder & CEO of Jetex, commented: “Once again, Jetex redefines private jet travel experience as we celebrate the season of togetherness. ‘Christmas in the Sky’ is the epitome of luxury and festive celebrations above the clouds. Dubai is a city of superlatives and this extraordinary package is taking it to new heights. It is a perfect gift, an excellent way to discover the world of private aviation, and to create a treasured memory to cherish for years to come.”

By inviting passengers to share a delightful holiday-themed pursuit among friends and family, Jetex provides a safe, relaxed, and joyful haven of kinship and good cheer.

“Christmas in the Sky” private jet package is priced from USD 27,000 (AED 100,000) for up to 10 passengers and will be available between 24 December 2021 and 7 January 2022.

For reservations, please contact Jetex Premier Experience at experience@jetex.com.

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An award-winning global leader in executive aviation, Jetex is recognized for delivering flexible, best-in-class trip support solutions to customers worldwide. Jetex provides exceptional private terminals (FBOs), aircraft fueling, ground handling and global trip planning. The company caters to both owners and operators of business jets for corporate, commercial and personal air travel. To find out more about Jetex, visit www.jetex.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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TDCX AND 2LJ COMMIT US$500,000 TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEES AND COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY CLIMATE AND WEATHER-RELATED DISASTERS

SINGAPORE, Dec 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- TDCX, a digital customer experience solutions provider, in collaboration with Laurent and Loretta Junique’s foundation, 2LJ, today announced that they have pledged US$500,000 to help victims of natural disasters. The fund will be used to help TDCX employees as well as members of the community that have been affected by such disasters from December 2021 to December 2022.

According to the Institute for Economics and Peace, 1.2 billion people are at risk of being displaced by climate change by 2050. This comes as changes in climate, especially the rise in global temperatures increases the likelihood of weather-related natural disasters^¹.

Mr Laurent Junique, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, TDCX, said, “Natural disasters such as Typhoon Rai have uprooted the lives of many, including numerous TDCX employees. By setting up a dedicated fund, we will be able to provide better support to our people and our communities when such disasters strike.”

For a start, part of the fund will be used to help victims of Typhoon Rai. 

Fund a boost to TDCX’s existing efforts

The fund complements the support already extended by TDCX^². This includes providing additional salary and paid leave, cash advances, food and shelter in our offices, care packages and round-the-clock support through TDCX’s wellbeing hotline.

TDCX is also rallying its employees from across the Group to give generously in support of disaster relief efforts. Donations, which have hit more than US$10,000 in less than two days, will be matched dollar-for-dollar by TDCX. 

About TDCX Inc. 

TDCX Inc. is a high-growth digital customer experience solutions provider for innovative technology and other blue-chip companies. The Company offers omnichannel CX solutions, sales and digital marketing services and content monitoring and moderation services. The Company has a track record of success with clients in travel and hospitality, digital advertising and media, fast-moving consumer goods, technology, financial services, fintech, government and non-governmental organizations, gaming, e-commerce and education. TDCX has an international footprint with offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong, China, South Korea, Japan, India, Romania, Spain, Colombia and services its clients’ customers globally in more than 40 languages. TDCX has won over 310 awards. For more information, please visit: www.tdcx.com. 

About 2LJ

2LJ is a non-profit organization founded by Laurent and Loretta Junique to provide sustainable and impactful help to communities across Asia through digital empowerment. 
 

^¹ Source: Institute for Economics & Peace, Ecological Threat Register 2020. https://www.visionofhumanity.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ETR_2020_web-1.pdf

² On 21 December 2021, TDCX announced its assistance for employees affected by Typhoon Rai and the floods in Malaysia. More info: https://www.tdcx.com/news/TDCX-provides-relief-assistance-to-employees-affected-by-Typhoon-Odette-in-the-Philippines-and-the-floods-in-Malaysia

 

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K-Chemicals Cyber Exhibition Season II held in the second half of 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 -- K-Chemicals Cyber Exhibition (K-Chemicals), an international online exhibition in the field of chemistry and beauty, hosted Season II in the second half of 2021.

K-Chemicals is hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, organised by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and the Korea Specialty Chemical Industry Association (KSCIA), and has been operating permanently since its opening on March 22, this year.

In the current situation where the spread of COVID-19 has not subsided, about 270 companies are participating in the promotion in the second half of this year for global expansion of the Korean chemical and beauty industries, according to a statement.

Beauty products that are in the spotlight internationally as well as industrial chemicals such as high-quality paints, adhesives, surfactants, additives, and plastics are showcased at the exhibition.

High-quality paints and adhesives, surfactants, additives, and plastics are on display at the Industrial Chemical Hall, while products from various fields, including cosmetics that are in the spotlight around the world, are on display at the Beauty Product Hall.

The two virtual exhibition halls consisting of industrial chemical products and beauty products are implemented in 2D and 3D, so buyers can view them in the form they want.

Buyers can use video conferencing systems, chat functions, and counselling reservation functions at any time. It is designed to allow international buyers to visit anytime, anywhere without any inconvenience, and to make it easier to search for participating companies and items.

The online exhibition in the field of chemistry and beauty will be promoted to suit the target market through overseas media and YouTube channels and will also be introduced to Asian markets including China and the Americas, which are target markets for companies’ demand.

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ADAGENE ACHIEVES KEY MILESTONE IN COLLABORATION WITH EXELIXIS

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Adagene Inc (Adagene), a biopharmaceutical company, has announced achievement of a key milestone in its ongoing collaboration with Exelixis for development of novel masked antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) candidates leveraging Adagene’s proprietary SAFEbody precision masking technology. 

Under the terms of a collaboration and licensing agreement established in early 2021, Adagene will receive a US$3 million milestone payment for successful nomination of lead SAFEbody candidates for one of its collaboration programmes. (US$1 = RM4.206)

“We are extremely proud of successfully providing lead SAFEbody candidates to Exelixis following the start of our collaboration earlier this year,” said Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of Adagene, Peter Luo, Ph.D.

“Exelixis’ selection of these lead candidates further validates our proprietary SAFEbody technology and highlights the prowess of our overall DPL platform.”

Under the terms of the agreement, Adagene received an upfront payment of US$11 million and Exelixis can nominate two targets for development of SAFEbody candidates during the collaboration. 

According to a statement, Adagene is eligible for development and commercialisation milestones, as well as royalties on net sales of products developed around each of these targets.

SAFEbody technology is designed to overcome safety and tolerability challenges associated with many antibody therapeutics by using precision masking technology to shield the binding domain of the biologic therapy. 

This allows for improved tumor-specific targeting of antibodies, while minimising on-target off-tumor toxicity in healthy tissues, a longstanding challenge with many antibody therapeutics.

In addition to ongoing collaborations, Adagene also applies its SAFEbody technology to develop candidates for its wholly-owned deep, broad and differentiated pipeline.

More details at https://investor.adagene.com.

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HITACHI ENERGY SECURES MAJOR CONTRACT FOR SUB-SEA POWER TRANSMISSION NETWORK

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Hitachi Energy announced it has won a major order from Samsung C&T Corporation, to connect ADNOC’s offshore operations to the onshore power grid in the United Arab Emirates owned and operated by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA).

Hitachi Energy’s HVDC Light® technology and MACH™ digital control platform will enable the transfer of cleaner and more efficient power from the mainland to power ADNOC’s offshore production operations, enabling a carbon footprint reduction of ADNOC’s offshore operations by more than thirty per cent.

This innovative solution reinforces Hitachi Energy’s commitment to helping customers and countries to transition towards a carbon-neutral future and help enable the ‘2050 Net-Zero Initiative’ of the UAE, according to a statement.

With a capacity of 3,200 megawatts (MW), the two HVDC links will be by far the most powerful power-from-shore solution in the Middle East and North America (MENA) region to date. It is also the first HVDC power-from-shore solution outside Norwegian waters.

This innovative solution reflects how Hitachi Energy continues to pioneer technology to address the growing interest from national and independent oil and gas companies to power their offshore production facilities with carbon-free energy from onshore power grids.

The entire power-from-shore project will comprise two HVDC power links, which will connect two clusters of offshore oil and gas production facilities to the mainland power grid, a distance of up to 140 kilometres for each cluster.

Hitachi Energy is supplying four converter stations, which convert AC power to DC for transmission in the subsea cables, then reconvert it to AC from DC for use in the offshore power systems.

The HVDC technology will be supplied from Hitachi Energy’s global competence centres. Also included in the order are system studies, design and engineering, supply, installation supervision and commissioning.

Headquartered in Switzerland, Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

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Blue California provides comprehensive microencapsulation technology platform, FineCap™

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 -- Blue California, the producer of natural science-based ingredients, provides FineCap™ a comprehensive microencapsulation technology platform, equipped with 20 microencapsulation technologies, to deliver active ingredients and satisfy its clients’ needs.

Microencapsulation is the process in which tiny particles of solid, liquid, or gas are packaged within a matrix to form a capsule, according to a statement.

The capsule is coated with a protective layer to avoid degradation from exposure to environmental factors such as water, oxygen, heat, and light.

Microencapsulation systems have been widely used across multiple industries, including the pharmaceutical, food, supplement, personal care, and fragrance industries, for active ingredients like medicines, flavours/fragrances, polyunsaturated fatty acids, probiotics, natural pigments, vitamins, antioxidants, etc.

Blue California has created the FineCap platform to serve customers’ growing demands for better performance of API, functional ingredients, dietary supplements, flavours, fragrances, cosmetics, and personal care products.

For example, FineCap protects API from degradation, unpleasant tastes or aroma, and maintains its efficacy, by controlling its release. FineCap enables flavours to thrive in food and beverages with integrity, intensity, and extended shelf-life.

The FineCap platform investment builds on Blue California’s 25-year legacy of producing botanical extracts and now natural flavours and fragrances and focuses on developing sustainable ingredients made through bioconversion or fermentation.

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2021 BRINGS RECORD GROWTH AND RECOGNITION FOR MYCOMPLIANCEOFFICE

NEW YORK, Dec 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- MCO (MyComplianceOffice) announces a year of record growth in both revenue and new hires of more than 40%, while continuing to achieve an exceptional customer retention rate.

MCO CEO, Brian Fahey, credits the ongoing growth to the organization’s commitment to meeting customer needs with state-of-the-art technology. “This year we’ve expanded our offerings to include solutions that help firms deal with emerging regulatory concerns including Crypto and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) compliance. We’re committed to ongoing investment and development in our product and providing best-in-class customer service across the globe.”

In 2021, MCO was recognized for its compliance management platform in multiple awards across North America, Europe and Asia, including:

• Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2021 - Best Solution for Conduct Risk Management
• RegTech Insight Awards USA 2021 - Best Vendor Solution for Managing Conduct Risk
• Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Programme 2021
• Technology Ireland Industry Awards 2021 - Outstanding Achievement in International Growth
• RegTech 100 2021 - Annual list of 100 of the world’s most innovative RegTech companies

“MCO provides unique integration of disparate conduct risk components in a single cohesive platform and advanced reporting, providing a practical solution to help firms address risks emanating from within their organisations,” said a Regulation Asia Awards panel judge. “The ability for firms to customise different workflows like approvals and attestations—and automate these processes helps firms gain both efficiency and peace of mind.”

With more than 800,000 users across 550 financial services firms, MyComplianceOffice is employed in major banks and asset managers in 105 countries. Its largest client uses the platform to manage more than 100,000 employees.

About MCO (MyComplianceOffice)

MCO provides powerful compliance management software that companies around the world use to reduce the risk of misconduct. The MCO solution allows firms to address transactional and personal conflicts of interest in a single platform. It is the only fully integrated, comprehensive, compliance management platform that uses a global company and security master dataset to identify conflicts across firm transactions (deals, research, and trades), employees, and third parties.

Visit mycomplianceoffice.com

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135TH ANNIVERSARY: ARTHUR D. LITTLE LAUNCHES NEW BRAND IDENTITY

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- On the 135th anniversary of Arthur D. Little (ADL)’s foundation, and the 10th anniversary of the company becoming a private partnership again, ADL has launched a new brand identity.

ADL’s new branding emphasises ‘The Difference’ in how the company works with its clients and how it uniquely stands out in the consulting industry. 

According to a statement, the elevated ‘D’ in its new logo puts The Difference at the heart of its brand, symbolising an open window towards the future.

“I am proud of the successful journey our company has made, and want to thank every one of my exceptional, diverse colleagues for making it possible,” said Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Arthur D. Little, Ignacio García Alves.

“I hope everybody will be as excited as I am about this new branding, which reflects our more personal and open approach to consulting.”

The new branding reaffirms ADL’s history of pushing at the boundaries of innovation, linking experts, technology and strategy to solve the most challenging problems. It also reflects ADL’s bold, entrepreneurial spirit which has seen the company double its footprint with the opening of over 20 new offices in the past six years.

One of the key ways in which ADL differentiates itself in the market is through its promotion and embrace of an open consulting model, which draws on a worldwide network of experts, and ensures that only the best possible people address each client’s specific challenges.

This model is closely connected to ADL’s other core difference: a commitment to work side-by-side with its clients as an integrated part of their teams, tailoring solutions that are right for them, not generic.

More details at www.adlittle.com.

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METRICSTREAM-HCL TECHNOLOGIES ALLIANCE PROVIDES IT AND CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT SOLUTION

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- MetricStream, the global market leader of integrated risk management (IRM) and governance, risk management and compliance (GRC) has announced a strategic partnership with HCL Technologies (HCL), a leading global technology company.

This strategic alliance will provide enterprise and mid-size organisations a world-class IT and Cyber Risk Management solution, which will empower them to improve decision making, quantify risks, and reduce IT threats with accurate and timely insights.

MetricStream’s IT and Cyber Risk Management software provides real-time visibility into IT risk and threat exposure, as well as the appropriate mitigation measures, through contextual risk information across processes and assets.

As part of the new solution, customers will also be able to take advantage of advanced cyber risk quantification tools providing a clear view of cyber risk exposure in monetary terms. Cyber risk quantification is now firmly established as a key innovation and indispensable value-add to integrated risk management.

“Cyber threats are prevalent in the marketplace, challenging organisations to stay in front with best-in-class solutions,” said MetricStream Chief Sales Officer, John Johasky in a statement.

“Critical to this alliance is the ability to bring together our combined expertise – MetricStream’s deep domain software leadership and HCL’s service delivery excellence – and rapidly deploy a solution for our customers.”

Meanwhile, Renju Varghese, Fellow and Chief Architect, Cybersecurity & GRC Service, HCL Technologies noted: “This alliance between MetricStream and HCL represents industry’s best and most experienced IT and cyber risk experts coming together to provide real results at a rapid pace to our customers.”

MetricStream is headquartered in San Jose, California, with an operations and R&D centre in Bangalore, India, and global sales and operations support.

For more information, visit www.metricstream.com.

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Gupshup WhatsApp-based commerce solution enables business mobile storefronts

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 -- Gupshup, the leader in conversational messaging, has announced the launch of a WhatsApp-based commerce solution enabling any business to create a digital ‘storefront’ on WhatsApp.

Businesses can enable conversational journeys across every stage of the buying process: pre-purchase, purchase, and post-purchase. Based on WhatsApp’s recently launched commerce capability, Gupshup can help a business manage the complete buying experience on WhatsApp.

With more than two billion active monthly users in 180 countries using WhatsApp, it is the ideal conversational commerce platform for businesses. This full-featured commerce solution also leverages Gupshup's recently launched 1-Click Bill Pay feature, which enables businesses to collect payments via WhatsApp and other messaging apps.

With Gupshup’s WhatsApp-based commerce solution, a business can create a product catalogue on WhatsApp, converse with customers via AI-powered chatbots for product discovery, guide them through checkout and payment, and support them 24/7 with chatbots and live agents.

Customers can also add preferred items to their carts on WhatsApp, interact with the businesses in real time, and make payment through Gupshup’s recently launched 1-Click Bill Pay link, all without leaving the chat window.

“As one of the earliest Solution Provider partners of WhatsApp, we have already helped thousands of businesses across the world go live on WhatsApp Business.

“Our knowledgeable sales and solutions teams, along with a network of global partners, help businesses accelerate their digital transformation,” explained Gupshup COO, Ravi Sundararajan in a statement.

“We are seeing strong demand for the new Commerce features, and the early results for businesses are promising. This is certainly going to revolutionise the way businesses conduct e-commerce.”

Gupshup is present in India, LATAM, South East Asia, Middle East, Eastern Europe, Africa and the United States.

For more information, visit www.gupshup.io.

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YAYASAN USAHAWAN MALAYSIA URGES THE GOVERNMENT TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION IN ASSISTING SMES POST-FLOOD INCIDENT

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- In the aftermath of the most devastating flood disaster in Malaysian history, Nitesh Malani, Chairman of Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia and founder of the SME and Entrepreneurs Business Awards (SEBA), urges the government to provide a moratorium on bank loan repayment for SMEs to ease the burden of these businesses in their recovery period.

After a lengthy period of business shutdown and financial constraints due to the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are beginning to recover, only to be struck by another tragedy. The flood has impacted an estimated of up to 18,000 SMEs and entrepreneurs, with the majority reporting significant damage to cars, machinery, and inventories, many of which cost millions of ringgit.

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has established the Disaster Relief Facility 2022 with a total of RM 200 million fund allocation to help alleviate the financial burden of MSMEs affected by the flood and assist them in resuming business operations. BNM grants up to RM 500,000 per SME and RM 75,000 per micro-enterprise. Effective December 27, 2021, businesses and entrepreneurs may start applying for this assistance until further notice. The financing period of up to five years comprises a six-month moratorium on principal and interest/profit payments.

Other government initiatives to aid flood-affected SMEs include RM5,000 in interest-free funding from Bank Simpanan Nasional and RM30 million in loans from Tekun Nasional.

"I urge the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC) to develop an immediate strategy to aid and assist these SMEs in their recovery from what appears to be the country's most devastating flood calamity.

In addition to the funds provided by Bank Negara Malaysia, I urge the government to go a step further and propose an interest-free loan repayment moratorium for affected SMEs. The government must develop a strategic planning team to address and alleviate the suffering of SMEs during these difficult times. Only with this precise strategic team in place will they be able to plan the next strategy for aiding these SMEs and entrepreneurs.

More needs to be done to assist MSME and prompt action my key agencies and private financial institutions needs to be executed. It's about livelihood of thousands as most people have lost everything including savings. Bureaucracy needs to be removed in this moment of need more importantly to support all effected businesses. Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia is willing to assist businesses in whichever manner we can," Nitesh says.

YUM will commence an immediate effort in reaching out to as many businesses that requires assistance via a specific hotline and MSME can also connect with us via msmehelp@mypreneurship.org

Source: Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia

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HAPTIK NAMED A CATEGORY LEADER IN G2 WINTER 2022 REPORT FOR BOT PLATFORMS AND LIVE CHAT

Scores a User Rating of 4.5/5 and 92% for Ease of Support

SINGAPORE, Dec 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Jio Haptik Technologies Limited, one of the world’s largest conversational AI companies and a subsidiary of Reliance Jio Platforms, today announced that it has been recognized as a ‘Leader’ in Bot Platforms and Live Chat categories in the G2 Winter 2022 report. The G2 reports, based on market presence and authentic reviews and ratings from real users, are used by over 3M buyers when making a software purchasing decision.

Haptik also earned ‘High Performer’ across Conversational Marketing, Customer Support, and Enterprise Live Chat Grids and won 12 badges across categories. Haptik made its debut on G2 at the start of 2021 and for 4 consecutive quarters, Haptik has carved its position as a Market Leader in the G2 reports. Haptik has a strong user rating of 4.5/5, scoring 92% for ease of support and 97% for products headed in the right direction.

“Haptik has delivered very impressive results on G2 in 2021 and they have been named a leader for the last four quarters. They have performed well across all segments, but especially in the competitive mid-market space, where they are clear leaders based on customer feedback, and from their reviews, you can see they are delivering real value to their customers,” comments Chris Perrine, Vice President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific, G2.

Anila Rao, VP – APAC, Haptik says, “It is rewarding to know that our customers love what we do and trust us. With more APAC businesses leaning heavily on automation, Haptik has worked tirelessly this year to help organizations amplify customer engagement, increase conversions, and deliver delightful support while increasing top-line revenues with the most innovative Conversational AI solution. Receiving such incredible support from our customers and seeing the result of our team’s hard work is truly inspiring.”

About Haptik: Haptik is one of the world's largest Conversational AI companies, having reached over 100 million devices, and processed over 4B+ conversations. Part of the $65 billion Internet conglomerate Reliance Jio Platforms, Haptik Intelligent Virtual Assistants enable brands to enhance customer engagement and support while increasing top-line revenue. Haptik's leading clients and partners include StarHub, MyRepublic, Zurich Insurance, Disney+ Hotstar, JioMart, and Whirlpool, among others.

 

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Sumit Kuhite
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ISW HOLDINGS INC. (ISWH) REPORTS RECORD REVENUE, FORECASTS $7M PER MONTH

NEW YORK, Dec 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire -- ISW Holdings Inc. (OTC: ISWH) today announces its placement in an editorial published by NetworkNewsWire ("NNW"), one of 50+ trusted brands within the InvestorBrandNetwork (“IBN”), a multifaceted financial news and publishing company for private and public entities.

To view the full publication and forward-looking statements, please visit: https://nnw.fm/YrdIL 

Developments are translating to revenue and cash flow, resources that will underscore growth in 2022 and beyond with Pod City and other hosting and mining operations. During Q3, ISW Holdings Inc. (OTC: ISWH) reported revenue from operations of $1.075 million (including deferred revenues), up 2,435% on a year-over-year basis. That didn’t include a full three months of 550 new miners acquired from Minerset, 150 of which came as a result of ISWH meeting stock performance milestones. Total assets during Q3 increased 5,263% year to date to $9.56 million, while total liabilities decreased 73%, and total derivative liabilities decreased 98% to under $340,000. ...

Looking ahead, revenue at Pod City will be comprised of hosting service fees, which aren’t contingent upon cryptocurrency pricing. Once running at full capacity, the company estimates annual revenue in excess of $7 million per month, a tremendous improvement compared to current capacity with the benefit of being recurring under service contracts.

About ISW Holdings

ISW Holdings, based in Nevada, is a diversified portfolio company comprised of essential business lines that serve consumer product demands. The company’s expertise lies in strategic brand development, early growth facilitation, as well as brand identity through its proprietary procurement process. Together, with its partners, ISW Holdings seeks to provide a structure that meets large scalability demands, as well as anticipated marketplace needs. The company is able to meet these needs through a variety of strategic innovative processes. ISWH is creating and managing brands across a spectrum of disruptive industries. It maneuvers its proprietary companies through critical stages of market development, which includes conceptualization, go-to-market strategies, engineering, product integration, and distribution efficiency. The company has also partnered with a well-known software development and consulting company, Bengala Technologies LLC, which is developing significant enhancements in the supply chain management space; and the partnership has a vitally needed patent now pending.

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OSAKA GAS FIRST JAPANESE COMPANY ENGAGING IN INDIA CITY GAS DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Osaka Gas Co Ltd (Osaka Gas) has announced participation in the City Gas Distribution (CGD) business in India through its wholly-owned subsidiary Osaka Gas Singapore Pte Ltd (OGS) by investing in AG&P CGD HoldCo SPV3 (Singapore) Pte Ltd (AG&P SPV3), together with Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport & Urban Development (JOIN).

AG&P City Gas is developing the 12 CGD geographical areas it was awarded in South India and Rajasthan. Osaka Gas is the first Japanese company to participate in the CGD sector in India through this investment.

Based on a statement, as a successful bidder for the city gas development projects supported by the Government of India, AG&P City Gas obtained exclusive gas sales rights and infrastructure ownership rights (exclusive rights) in India for a fixed period of time for its 12 concessions.

India promotes greater use of natural gas through the development of city gas infrastructure that supports the wider use of compressed natural gas vehicles (CNG vehicles) in response to the increasing energy demand and a need to reduce carbon emissions and air pollution resulting from economic growth in the country.

This city gas venture has been developed by the AG&P Group led by AGP International Holdings Pte Ltd (AGPIH), AG&P SPV3’s parent company, in which Osaka Gas also invests in.

With exclusive rights for a vast swath of southern India, roughly equivalent to ¾ the area of Japan, the venture aims to develop into a business in a scale of 3.5 billion m³ in gas sales volume, which is approximately half of Osaka Gas’ city gas sales volume in Japan.

The venture also plans to promote city gas demand for CNG vehicles as well as for household, commercial, and industrial uses, and utilise LNG lorries as one of the main gas supply system, which is introduced for the first time to India, to reduce the time for the development and roll-out of the city gas infrastructure.

AG&P CGD, the operator of this city gas business, is jointly owned by AGPIH, the leading downstream LNG platform and infrastructure development company.

Osaka Gas has been expanding its business of gas distribution, gas sales to industrial customers, energy services, rooftop solar power generation in Southeast Asia.

-- BERNAMA

DXC TECHNOLOGY SELECTED AS MASTER SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR FOR WESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL (NANCY-BIRD WALTON) AIRPORT

Digitally-enabled greenfield airport set to become one of the biggest gateways to Australia


SYDNEY, Dec 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced it has been selected as Master Systems Integrator for the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport. DXC will be responsible for building the airport’s foundational technology platforms in preparation for its opening in 2026 and its ongoing operations.

DXC and its strategic Asia Pacific Airport partner, Chavali Consulting, will bring together DXC’s global aviation experience and Chavali’s deep airport domain expertise to provide a complete end-to-end program to deliver Australia’s best airport terminal and enable the airport’s operational success.

“DXC is delighted to work with Western Sydney Airport on this project of national significance. Embarking on building a greenfield airport from the ground up is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that will allow us to bring the latest innovation to the airport and apply technologies that are emerging. We are not only looking forward to supporting this airport with state-of-the-art technology and forward-thinking principles but also helping boost skills and create jobs for Greater Sydney,” said Seelan Nayagam, President Asia Pacific, DXC Technology.

As Master Systems Integrator, DXC will deliver the integration, cybersecurity, and hosting platforms to bring together over 60 operational systems and ensure a fast and seamless journey for customers. Understanding the importance of meeting the airport opening date and the moving parts during construction, DXC has also included a collection of program accelerators that target the rapid integration of airport systems. This includes an Aviation Testing Centre of Excellence, which DXC uses for many airport systems around the world.

With the new airport, Western Sydney is set to become the epicentre of economic growth in New South Wales. To this end, DXC is actively working with Western Sydney University (WSU) to identify opportunities that will help students solve real-world challenges and develop work readiness skills that will be critical to supporting the new airport and the growing Western Sydney region.

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com.

About Western Sydney International Airport

Western Sydney International is Sydney’s new airport, opening in 2026. The terminal will be able to cater for up to 10 million passengers per year on opening, gradually expanding with demand to eventually cater to 82 million passengers per year by the 2060s, becoming one of the biggest gateways to Australia.

About Chavali Consulting

Chavali Consulting Ltd is a Hong Kong based boutique company specialising in consulting and systems integration services for airports.

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Contact

Sheila Dhillon, director, Corporate Communications, DXC Technology – sdhillon@dxc.com
 
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INDIA'S LEADING LAW FIRM, CYRIL AMARCHAND MANGALDAS, ANNOUNCES OPENING OF ITS SINGAPORE PRACTICE.

MUMBAI, India, Dec 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- India’s leading law firm, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) announced today the opening of its new foreign law practice in Singapore, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (CAM Singapore). CAM Singapore will operate as a licensed foreign law practice offering Indian law expertise including International Arbitration. It will focus on delivering legal services across various practice areas.

Singapore is one of the leading business hubs in the world and enjoys a key role as a gateway to India. It has also consolidated its position as the favoured regional HQ jurisdiction in Asia. CAM aims to assist companies in Singapore and the region in navigating through the Indian legal and regulatory framework. CAM Singapore will initially focus on areas such as International Arbitration, Fintech, Investment Funds, Corporate Advisory, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Banking & Finance, Technology & Data Protection, Cross Border Insolvency and Private Client.

CAM Singapore will be moving into its new office premises at 61 Robinson Road #11-03, Singapore 068893. CAM Singapore will be led by Mr. Vivek Kathpalia, Managing Director & CEO and Ms. Dipti Bedi as Director, and will continue to grow the team in the coming months.

Vivek Kathpalia has over 22 years of experience, 14 of which have been in Singapore as a licensed foreign lawyer. He has vast experience of advising varied clientele in Singapore, Japan and globally, with respect to their Indian law requirements and developing key markets with a focus on India. He has experience in a broad range of areas including M&A and PE transactions, Technology and Education. He also practiced as a litigator in the Bombay High Court in his early years as an advocate.

Dipti Bedi has over 13 years of experience with a focus in banking and finance, international arbitration, disputes and employment. She has worked with CAM for 7 years and rejoined us in February 2021, and will be transitioning from our representative office in Singapore to CAM Singapore. Prior to rejoining CAM, she worked with Vedanta Limited.

On the Singapore office opening, Mr. Cyril Shroff, Managing Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas said, “The opening of the Singapore office is a part of the Firm’s larger strategic view of Singapore as a thriving hub for Asia Pacific and also for the Firm’s domestic and international clientele. Singapore remains a key focus for us with immense potential and growth opportunities. We are pleased to announce that we now have a functional foreign law licensed office in Singapore.”

Mr. Vivek Kathpalia, said, “I am delighted to join CAM in their maiden international foray. I have witnessed Singapore developing itself into a key economic and business hub for India over the last 14 years that I have been here. The CAM brand is very well established in Singapore and the presence of CAM Singapore on the ground will have significant impact.”

Mr. Rishabh Shroff, Partner, Head of International Business Development, & Co-Head Private Client Practice, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas said, “We are delighted with our new office in Singapore. Given the attraction of high net worth individuals to Singapore, the decision to have our presence in a rich ecosystem of Singapore was a logical step in our growth strategy.”

CAM also recently announced the opening of its office in GIFT City, Gandhinagar. With this announcement, CAM will have six offices in India, an office in IFSC (GIFT City) and an office in Singapore.

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About Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) is India’s leading law firm with a global reputation of being trusted advisers to its clients. The Firm advises a large and diverse set of clients, including domestic and foreign commercial enterprises, financial institutions, private equity and venture capital funds, start-ups, government and regulatory bodies. The Firm’s generalists, specialists and senior ex-regulators expertly guide clients across a spectrum of transactions, sectors and regulations. With over 850 lawyers and 150 Partners, the Firm is the largest full-service law firm in India with offices in key business centres at Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chennai, GIFT City and also in Singapore under the licensed foreign law practice, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (company registration no.: 202137213R).

In 2021, the Firm received “Law Firm of the Year” award at the IFLR 1000 India Awards, “India Deal Firm of the Year” at the ALB India Awards and “Most Responsive Domestic Law Firm” at the In-House Community Firm of the Year Awards.

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Madhumita Paul
Dy. Chief Marketing Officer – Marketing & Communications
madhumita.paul@cyrilshroff.com
+91 98338 18006

Rahul Gossain
Head – Marketing Communications, and Delhi Region BD
rahul.gossain@cyrilshroff.com
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PROMOTING CONSTRUCTION WITH FULL LEGALITY, METRO STAR HEATS UP THE THU DUC REAL ESTATE MARKET

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Dec 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In addition to accelerating the construction progress throughout the day and night in order to soon hand over in 2022, the Metro Star project has also achieved a series of important progress in legality, affirms that the project site is no longer public land.

Transportation and Public Works Company Limited was assigned to implement this project on July 25, 2005, according to the Prime Minister's Steering Committee 80. The project was licensed for construction in 2008 and the foundation was completed in 2012. According in Decision 3246/QĐ-UBND dated July 2, 2015 of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, the project has undergone enterprise valuation for equitization and held an auction to sell shares widely to people and businesses on to the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE). Since that time, the project site has been off-limits to the public land.

In 2016, Metro Star Investment Joint Stock Company was transferred the project from Transportation and Public Works Joint Stock Company, which became a private company under the State’s equitization process. According to Decision No.5268/QĐ-UBND dated October 7, 2016 of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City: a construction permit and approval and completion of the foundation. The Project’s transfer must be announced on the mass media, specifically in three consecutive newspaper editions 15 days before to the transfer, and without any complaints.

The Metro Star project has also fulfilled its financial obligations for the entire land area, and was re-issued the long-term residential land use right certificate No. CT80499 on June 15, 2020; has also been approved in the housing development plan in Document No. 1757/QĐ-UBND dated May 8, 2019 by the People’s Committee of HCM City, with 1,468 apartments recorded in the Metro Star project. Notice No.218/TB-VP dated March 30, 2021 issued by the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City clearly stated that the project is eligible to be sold or leased in the future.

Currently, Metro Star is speeding up the construction progress in order to promptly hand over shophouses and apartments in 2022 before the first Metro Line of Ho Chi Minh City is completed and put into operation.

Hotline: (+84) 90 789 65 65

Website: https://metrostar.vn/ 

Email: support@metrostar.vn

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Points, EVA Air soar into multi-year collaboration enhancing Infinity MileageLands programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 -- Award-winning Taiwanese carrier, EVA Air, and global leader in loyalty commerce, Points, have entered into a new multi-year collaboration to introduce a series of member benefits that will increase customer engagement and generate additional ancillary revenue streams for the carrier via the Infinity MileageLands programme.

The partnership began Nov 11, with the introduction of Purchase Miles, which leverages Points’ Buy solution and enables customers to get to their rewards sooner by buying additional miles at a preferential rate.

According to a statement, a series of additional loyalty solutions designed to offer members even more utility and value when accruing miles will be introduced next year.

EVA Air is also leveraging Points’ industry-leading loyalty marketing expertise and data-driven insights to develop personalised campaigns to the Infinity MileageLands membership base which is expected to drive additional growth for the programme.

A further addition as part of the new partnership is EVA Mileage Mall, a market-leading, earning platform powered by Collinson Valuedynamx.

Customers can shop their favourite brands online and earn additional miles that are credited to their membership accounts via an integration with Points’ Loyalty Commerce Platform.

Chief Executive Officer of Points, Rob MacLean said: “We are extremely pleased to be partnering with EVA Air for the first time, and renewing our longstanding collaboration with Collinson, to help grow and enhance the overall value of the Infinity MileageLands programme.”

“By implementing our loyalty solutions, EVA Air can generate additional membership engagement opportunities together with establishing new revenue streams for the Infinity MileageLands programme.”

With this new collaboration, EVA joins close to 60 of the world’s most well known loyalty programmes who already leverage Points' best-in-class loyalty solutions.

-- BERNAMA

2021 HEHE CULTURE GLOBAL FORUM CONCLUDED IN TAIZHOU, ZHEJIANG

2021 Hehe Culture Global Forum

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The ‘2021 Hehe Culture Global Forum’ was recently held both online and offline in Tiantai County, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province.

According to a statement, this forum was hosted by the China International Communication Group (CICG), the Information Office of the People’s Government of Zhejiang Province, and the People’s Government of Taizhou City.

It was organised by the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies, the Information Office of the People’s Government of Taizhou City, the People’s Government of Tiantai County, and so on.

Du Zhanyuan, President of China International Communication Group (CICG); Wu Jing, Vice Chairman of the Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference; and, Yukio Hatoyama, former Prime Minister of Japan and Chairman of the East Asian Community Institute, were among those who delivered opening speeches.

About 150 people participated in discussions, including government dignitaries from a dozen countries such as China, Japan, South Korea and France, representatives of international organisations, foreign envoys in China, international sinologists, and experts and scholars from relevant think-tanks, universities, and research institutions.

Du Zhanyuan pointed out that the Hehe culture, which originated in Tiantai Mountain, can provide positive inspiration for improving global governance and tackling challenges facing mankind. “We should foster win-win cooperation and build an open global economy.”

In the sub-forums, Chinese and foreign guests held exchanges and discussions on topics such as ‘maintaining harmony and common prosperity and achieving inclusive development’, and ‘working together for win-win cooperation’.

During the forum, CICG, the Publicity Department of Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee, and the Taizhou Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government signed the Framework Agreement for Organizing Hehe Culture Global Forum on an Institutional Basis (2022-2024).

Hehe Culture Global Forum is an institutionalised international conference. Starting in 2022, the forum will host international conferences and supporting events every year.

-- BERNAMA

APPLICATIONS OPEN IN AFRICA AND ASIA FOR ADAPTATION SME ACCELERATOR PROJECT (ASAP)

Village Capital and The Lightsmith Group will accelerate sixteen SMEs and startups that are scaling climate adaptation and resilience solutions in Africa and Asia.


WASHINGTON & NEW YORK, Dec 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Village Capital and The Lightsmith Group announced today that applications have opened in Africa and Asia for the Adaptation SME Accelerator Project (ASAP), a program for SMEs and startups that are scaling market-based solutions to critical climate adaptation and resilience challenges.

“Accelerating the growth of selected climate adaptation solutions companies in developing countries is the final step in the ASAP strategy,” said Jay Koh, MD, Lightsmith Group. “By connecting SMEs identified through the Adaptation Solutions Taxonomy to resources of a world-class accelerator, we can demonstrate how these companies can scale up their solutions to the growing impacts of climate change.”

“SMEs and startups provide the local, contextualised solutions for climate adaptation and resilience in developing countries but struggle to obtain finance,” said Adedana Ashebir, Regional Director, Africa and Middle East, Village Capital. “Through ASAP, companies at the intersection of impact, inclusion, and investability stand a chance to bring their ideas from vision to scale.”

ASAP is a grant-funded initiative led by The Lightsmith Group, supported by the Global Environment Facility’s Special Climate Change Fund, Conservation International, and the Inter-American Development Bank that seeks to build an ecosystem for small- to medium-sized companies in emerging markets that have technologies, products, and services capable of building resilience to the impacts of climate change.

“Developing countries’ climate adaptation needs are immense and diverse, and the private sector plays an important role in filling the gap. In Asia and Africa, one of the biggest barriers to investment in climate resilience is the lack of financing available for small and medium-sized enterprises,” said Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, CEO and Chairperson of the GEF.

Each of the sixteen companies will have the opportunity to work closely with industry experts, investors, and ecosystem partners to develop the networks they need to scale their impact.

All startups in the program will be invited to join Abaca, Village Capital’s global online platform that helps entrepreneurs analyse, prepare their businesses for investment and match them with the right investors and resources.

Applications close on January 31, 2022. For all details click here.

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Uniphore-Cisco collaboration to enable better customer experiences

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 -- Uniphore, the leader in Conversational Automation, announced it has joined Cisco SolutionsPlus, an industry-leading partner program that helps enterprise buyers design and implement complete end-to-end customer solutions.

“Cisco has been delivering solutions for enterprise business challenges for decades and we’re really pleased to be part of their ecosystem,” said Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Uniphore, Umesh Sachdev.

“Being a part of Cisco’s SolutionsPlus Program further validates the value our conversational automation platform brings to businesses in a wide range of industries. We are thrilled to continue working closely with Cisco, a partner, supporter, and recent investor.”

Through Cisco’s SolutionsPlus Program, Cisco’s customers and channel partners can purchase Uniphore’s conversational automation products to enable more efficient, frictionless and secure conversations between customer service agents and customers. 

For Cisco partners, this means they can resell and upsell, bringing additional customer experience innovation and value to their customers, according to a statement.

In addition to joining Cisco’s SolutionsPlus Program, the companies continue their work on developing new capabilities in AI, conversational automation, and real-time call and sentiment analysis.

These types of advances are transforming customer experience across contact centres for global enterprises.

Cisco Investments participated in Uniphore’s Series D round in March 2021. The investment supports the development of new capabilities in AI, conversational automation, and real-time call and sentiment analysis.

-- BERNAMA

WHY SNOMED CT? NEW PLATFORM PRESENTS A REFRESHED CASE FOR INVESTING IN THE COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL TERMINOLOGY

SNOMED International released today its refreshed SNOMED CT Case for Investment report.


London, United Kingdom, Dec 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SNOMED International released today its refreshed SNOMED CT Case for Investment report. Available on a new interactive platform, the Case for Investment presents evidence that SNOMED CT adds measurable value to a broad range of primary and secondary health processes leveraging SNOMED CT encoded data to enable improved patient outcomes. Through the narrative, the report provides accessible and understandable answers to questions such as, “what is SNOMED CT?”, ‘what makes SNOMED CT unique?’, “how and where is it in use globally?” and “why invest in SNOMED CT?”

SNOMED CT, the most comprehensive and multilingual clinical healthcare terminology in the world, possesses unique characteristics that differentiate it from other classifications and terminologies. Among these characteristics are SNOMED CT’s position as a core reference terminology, its clinically comprehensive 350,000+ concepts supported by a machine-readable semantic network, broad use and mandate in select countries.

Showcasing real world use and outcomes of SNOMED CT is the best way to demonstrate its value, understanding that SNOMED CT must be embedded in a clinical information system, health data & analytics platform or an interoperability solution for it to function. Through the Case for Investment, 10 examples of SNOMED CT use across data entry and integration, clinical information sharing, point of care analytics, population and management analytics and research domains have been featured. Ranging across different countries such as Australia, Canada, China, United Kingdom, United States, continued collection of additional SNOMED CT case studies remains an ongoing priority.

SNOMED International CEO, Don Sweete, commented on the development and outcomes of the Case for Investment. “There has been a tremendous evolution in SNOMED CT over the past 10 years and this report demonstrates the value that it offers healthcare systems and stakeholders worldwide” said Sweete. “With a complement of 41 Members that represent health systems globally, continuously refreshed knowledge and analysis on the nature, utility and value of standards like SNOMED CT can’t be overstated. Health system decision-makers need to be equipped with clear knowledge of how their investments in SNOMED CT translate into positive outcomes for the health of their nation’s citizens.”

In terms of conclusions, the report presents SNOMED CT as a scalable and “fit for purpose” clinical terminology, adhering to international criteria, data quality and suitability requirements. A part of the bigger picture, SNOMED CT is one of many contributing factors to improving patient outcomes, and studies show that the use of SNOMED CT-embedded systems can provide significant qualitative and quantitative patient outcome benefits.

Looking forward, SNOMED CT must also contemplate how it enables the future needs of medicine and research. A healthcare industry that is ever evolving, the future opportunities for SNOMED CT will be driven by new healthcare data sources and new healthcare technologies such as national cohorts, big data and AI, clinical genomics, phenomics and environment, etc.

Experience the breadth of the SNOMED CT Case for Investment through the organization’s interactive value platform at value.snomed.org.

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TOSHIBA LAUNCHES THREE 4-FORM-A VOLTAGE DRIVEN PHOTORELAYS

Toshiba: four circuit, 4-Form-A, voltage driven photorelays housed in a newly-developed small S-VSON16T package. (Graphic: Business Wire)

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has launched three 4-Form-A voltage driven photorelays, ‘TLP3407SRA4’, ‘TLP3412SRHA4’, and ‘TLP3475SRHA4’, that have one of the smallest mounting areas in the industry. Volume shipments have started.

According to a statement, the new products are Toshiba’s first-ever four-circuit, 4-Form-A relays.

By incorporating resistors at the input side, the products are made to be driven by voltage without any need for external resistors.

These features help to reduce space requirements on circuit boards, allowing more photorelays to be mounted.

The new photorelays are suitable for applications such as semiconductor testers, which require mounting of numerous relays on circuit boards that are limited in size.

The new products’ maximum operating temperature rating is 125°C, allowing use in high temperature conditions and easily securing thermal-design margins.

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation is a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor and storage solutions, draws on over half a century of experience and innovation to offer customers and business partners outstanding discrete semiconductors, system LSIs and HDD products.

More details at https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/top.html.

-- BERNAMA

FOURKITES SECURES RECORD-BREAKING 2021 AT ASIA-PACIFIC SUPPLY CHAIN VISIBILITY FOREFRONT

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- FourKites®, the world’s leading real-time supply chain visibility platform, has announced a year of record growth, executing on its vision to optimise global supply chains with real-time visibility data and machine learning.

Globally, the company saw triple-digit growth in total shipments; drove 95 per cent growth in new APAC customers and 50 per cent total growth in new customers globally; significantly expanded its carrier network; and extended real-time visibility to over 2,800 ports and 2.5 million facilities worldwide.

“It’s been another year of tremendous challenges, but also extraordinary collaboration and progress as a supply chain community,” said FourKites founder and chief executive officer, Mathew Elenjickal.

“I’m particularly proud of our momentum in the APAC region, where we are now tracking loads in 42 countries. There is a great deal more to come in 2022 as we continue to invest in the region with new talent, solutions and partnerships.”

According to a statement, key to its growth in 2021 was FourKites’ significant expansion in APAC, with notable year-over-year increases in total loads, ports and facilities tracked.

FourKites’ local teams and industry expertise in APAC have helped the company address critical use cases in the region, including the ability to track cross-border shipments and the temperature of freight.

In 2021, FourKites forged new strategic partnerships with global supply chain and technology leaders as it continues to execute on its bold vision for the future of digital supply chains, where automated, interconnected and collaborative supply chains are optimised by real-time visibility data and machine learning.

More details at https://www.fourkites.com/.

-- BERNAMA

LITEPOINT-MEDIATEK COLLABORATION TO ACCELERATE WI-FI 6, WI-FI 6E PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- LitePoint, a leading provider of wireless test solutions has announced collaboration with leading chipset maker MediaTek to deliver turnkey design validation test solutions for MediaTek’s Wi-Fi 6/6E Filogic chips.

The collaboration will enable MediaTek customers to simplify and speed test results for this new family of high-performance connectivity chipsets.

Wi-Fi 6/6E provides breakthrough connectivity experiences delivering multigigabit, low latency Wi-Fi and reliable connectivity for applications like streaming, gaming, AR/VR and more.

“LitePoint continues to drive innovation in test solutions for Wi-Fi products and we are pleased to be working with MediaTek to enable their customers to bring Wi-Fi 6/6E devices to market,” said Anna Smith, Vice President Worldwide Sales, LitePoint in a statement.

“IQfact+ and IQxel offer MediaTek’s customer base a complete and easy-to-use testing platform for rapid design validation.”

Meanwhile, Alan Hsu, MediaTek Corporate Vice President & General Manager, Intelligent Connectivity, said: “MediaTek’s Filogic family delivers fast, reliable and always-on connected solutions to give consumers a smooth, fast and interactive connected experience with incredible video quality.”

Through this strategic collaboration, LitePoint worked with MediaTek to create a version of LitePoint IQfact+ test automation software that enables MediaTek customers to test their Wi-Fi 6/6E designs with a complete and easy to use test flow.

IQfact+ software works with the LitePoint IQxel family of test systems to provide MediaTek customers with chipset-specific test development software that enables rapid design validation through volume manufacturing with minimal engineering effort.

-- BERNAMA