KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 -- The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has unveiled the ‘Early Warning Signals: Winners and Losers in the Global Race for Talent’ report, an annual snapshot of admission trends for graduate business programmes.
The report examines the role immigration plays in fuelling the productivity and growth of global economies, need to support international mobility of talent across borders and the critical role business schools play as gatekeepers to skilled immigration and talent development. The report analyses data in the United States (US), Canada, the United Kingdom, India and China, and includes the latest business school application data which was also released by GMAC via the Application Trends Survey Report 2019. Calling attention to the particular challenges the US faces, 63 chief executive officers (CEOs) and deans from a broad cross-section of business schools across the country have signed an open letter calling for a substantial change in the US approach to high-skilled immigration. The signatories are proposing pro-growth policy reforms by removing ‘per-country’ visa caps, modernising the visa processing system and reforming the H-1B visa programme to make it possible for needed talent to have a reasonable chance of gaining entry to the US. “Policy makers also have a responsibility to seed an environment conducive to student mobility. By doing so, they unlock innovation while helping to maintain diversity in the classroom, a critical aspect of graduate management education,” said GMAC president and CEO, Sangeet Chowfla. GMAC is an association of leading graduate business schools worldwide. It provides world-class research, professional development opportunities and assessments for the industry, designed to advance the art and science of admissions. More information at https://www.gmac.com. -- BERNAMA
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 -- CSC is named one of Top 10 Legal Tech Consulting/Services Companies in 2019 by APAC CIO Outlook.
This honour is given to a few selected companies that have earned the trust from the legal community in APAC, according to a statement. “We are excited to be among the Top 10 Legal Tech Consulting/Services Companies in Asia. CSC has done a lot in creating awareness on the importance of securing digital assets, including domain names,” said regional sales director (APAC), Jayce Yeo. CSC was chosen through a multi-layered process, including input from a panel of evaluators and subscriber feedback, of which APAC CIO Outlook has over 60,000, comprising CIOs, CTOs, heads of legal operations, practice heads and chief privacy and information security officers. CSC is featured in the magazine’s cover story, ‘Your Brand: Secured!’, discussing the importance of digital asset security, which is currently available on https://www.cscdigitalbrand.services. It also supports companies making significant investments in their security posture by exposing blind spots that exist within fundamental internet assets such as domain names, DNS and digital certificates. -- BERNAMA Gas Entec, a subsidiary of AG&P, will design and build the cargo handling system of the largest LNG bunker vessel in Asia. The vessel will be built at Sembcorp Marine Tuas Boulevard Yard in Singapore and will have dual-fuel engines running on LNG or marine diesel oil for cleaner propulsion (Photo: Business Wire)
SINGAPORE, Oct 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Gas Entec Co. Ltd. (Gas Entec), a subsidiary of Atlantic Gulf & Pacific Company (AG&P), a leading global gas and LNG logistics company, today announced it has secured an important contract from Sembcorp Marine Integrated Yard Pte. Ltd. (Sembcorp Marine). Under the contract, Gas Entec will provide the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the cargo handling system for a 12,000 cubic meter LNG bunker vessel owned by Indah Singa Maritime, a subsidiary of Mitsui OSK Lines, operating out of Singapore. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191024005401/en/ Gas Entec is the world-standard in engineering for small- and mid-scale LNG infrastructure and other applications with specific expertise in cargo containment, handling and fuel gas supply systems for floating LNG terminals, bunker vessels and ships using LNG as a fuel. Gas Entec’s signature projects include the design and build of the first-ever small-scale floating regasification unit installed at the Port of Benoa in Bali; key engineering for the first and only LNG bunkering barge in the US, operating in Jacksonville, Florida and EPC of the LNG components of Japan’s first bunkering vessel, which is currently under construction. Mr. Chong-Ho Kwak, Chief Executive Officer of Gas Entec, said: “Gas Entec is honoured to work with Sembcorp Marine for the landmark 12,000 CBM LNG bunker vessel project, which will be the largest bunker ship to operate in Asia when it enters in service in 2021. We are excited to be a part of this prestigious project and will continue to work very hard to deliver to the immense responsibility and trust placed on us.” The LNG bunker vessel will be built at Sembcorp Marine Tuas Boulevard Yard in Singapore, where Gas Entec engineers will work with their counterparts to oversee the cargo handling project. The vessel, measuring 112m long x 22m wide, will use GTT Flex III membrane technology for the cargo containment tanks and will have dual-fuel engines running on LNG or marine diesel oil for cleaner propulsion. For more information: www.agp.ph; www.gasentec.com; www.sembmarine.com View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191024005401/en/ Contact Media contacts: AG&P: Christine Jones | [email protected] | +61 409 635675 MSL PR: Parneet Hira | [email protected] | + 91 99717 32724 Source : Gas Entec Co. Ltd. Streamlines funds flows between online travel agents and tour operators; helps ensure high service levels for guests seeking new travel experiences
SINGAPORE, Oct 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flywire, a company that solves complex payment problems for leading businesses and institutions, today announced the general availability of a new offering for adventure travel. The solution targets the significant inefficiencies and points of friction that exist in the payment and disbursement process in the travel segment for offerings such as experiential activities and tours to exotic locales. Travel industry analyst Phocuswright estimates that the travel activities market will reach $183 billion globally by 2020. While it represents a massive opportunity for online travel agents (OTAs) and tour operators, the payment process has proven to be a stumbling block when it comes to assuring great experiences for guests. Accepting payments is fairly standard, but adventure travel itineraries often involve multiple tour operators and service providers, many in remote locales. Typically, 70-80% of the funds the OTA receives from guests has to be disbursed to multiple entities over a period of months, often in different currencies. These factors require OTAs to manage a number of different complexities including:
Flywire’s new travel solution leverages the company’s considerable expertise in managing complex payment and receivables processes for business and institutions around the world. It offers OTAs and Tour Operators the key capabilities they need -- from initial guest booking and payment through disbursement to tour operators and service providers -- to help them capitalize on the surge in demand for adventure travel, while enabling a seamless payment experience for guests – no matter how complex the payment logistics. These include:
About Flywire Flywire solves complex payment problems for businesses and institutions to empower new opportunities globally and locally. The company processes billions in payments per year, connecting entities to make transactions faster, more secure, less expensive, and more transparent. Clients in business, education and healthcare use Flywire’s full-service platform to tailor the payment experience for their customers and to create a single point of visibility and control for payer engagement and receivables management – from invoicing to payment reconciliation. Flywire also supports its clients with end-to-end customer support, including multilingual servicing via phone, email, and chat, as well as around-the-clock online payment tracking. The company has global headquarters in the US and Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore with regional offices in the UK, Romania, Spain, Shanghai, Sydney and Tokyo. For more information, visit www.Flywire.com. Media Contact: Tim Walsh +1 617.512.1641 [email protected] SOURCE : Flywire Corporation KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 -- The 2019 China International Rail Transit & Equipment Manufacturing Industry Exposition (InteRail Expo) begins today, at the Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center in Central China's Hunan Province. The three-day event themed ‘Smart Rail Connecting the Future’ will showcase new technologies and innovations offered by the global rail transit and equipment manufacturing sectors. According to the Organizing Committee of the China International Rail Transit & Equipment Manufacturing Industry Exposition, CRRC, Bombardier, Siemens and Wabtec have confirmed their attendance. The exhibition will also display rail transit vehicles and their inferiors, engineering design and testing services, and equipment for railway, tunnel and bridge construction. During the expo, business attendees will be invited by the organiser to visit Zhuzhou, a city of Hunan and significant companies based in the province by mag-lev train and autonomous rail rapid transit. The event is expected to be joined by governmental officials and representatives of business associations and enterprises from nearly 20 countries, including Germany, France, Japan, South Korea, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Singapore. There will also be a summit and matchmaking session for professionals and the first-time-ever Directory of High-level Talent Demands in the Rail Transit and Equipment Manufacturing Industries issued. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 -- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of ‘a-’ of PT Asuransi Tugu Pratama Indonesia, Tbk (TUGU), Indonesia.
The negative outlook of these credit ratings reflects TUGU’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorised as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. The ratings also factor in a neutral impact from the company’s ultimate majority ownership by Indonesia’s government, according to a statement. The negative outlooks reflect AM Best’s ongoing concern over the company’s risk management and its ability to manage enterprise-wide risks and operations effectively. TUGU’s balance sheet strength assessment is underpinned by its risk-adjusted capitalisation, which remains at the strongest level, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio. Internal capital generation over recent years, along with a capital raising in 2018, has strengthened its capital base and continued to support business expansion. AM Best views TUGU’s operating performance as strong. The company reported five-year average combined and operating ratios of 82 per cent and 64 per cent, respectively (2014 to 2018). A significant contributor to the company’s underwriting profits has been its corporate business from PT Pertamina (Persero), TUGU’s immediate parent and Indonesia’s national integrated energy company. AM Best is a global rating agency and information provider with an exclusive focus on the insurance industry. More information at www.ambest.com. -- BERNAMA JEJU ISLAND, South Korea, Oct 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- ADX Group (“ADX”), owner and operator of online business services, online entertainment, and consumer electronics, announced today that the company’s progress towards its initial public offering (IPO) has advanced. In comments the day before the company’s 11th annual Autumn Conference, ADX Founder Mr. Steven M. Renner said, “ADX has formally engaged independent auditors to commence a pre-IPO audit, and our NASDAQ IPO remains on track for early 2022.”
Attending the conference on Jeju Island, South Korea, more than 700 ADX sales consultants heard updates on the company’s IPO, new ADX Cyber Security Services (including ADX Mail, ADX Cloud, ADX VPN, and WebCast.Pro secure conferencing services), YouChat secure mobile messaging services, popular AWL Cloud Hosting Services, and advances in ADX Mobile Games. “The focus of our 11th Autumn conference is ADX Cyber Security Services,” said Renner. “ADX’s advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and blockchain technology as a service have significantly enhanced ADX’s AWL Cloud Services end-user accounts. Building upon AWL’s momentum, ADX Cyber Security Services enables simple and effective safeguarding of individual freedoms and privacy, which are increasingly under threat.” About ADX Group ADX Group is a global technology company which creates and sells ADX-branded online web and mobile business services, online entertainment, and consumer electronics to more than 500,000 customers in partnership with 100,000+ active distributors in 120+ countries. ADX’s mission is “Changing People’s Lives through the Power of Technology.” ADX’s portfolio of online business services includes AWL Cloud Services, an all-in-one online business platform augmenting hosting technology with advanced AI, machine learning, deep learning, and blockchain management; ADX Cyber Security Services; ADX Discover, which carries thousands of consumer classified ads across 19 categories; aPay mobile payment platform (in partnership with aPay Systems, Malta); WebCast Pro secure, multilingual webcasting; Shop.Pro and the iRewards Shop multilingual eCommerce platforms; AppMart Pro “build-it-for-me" and DIY app development platform, with more than 870,000 mobile apps built; ADX Mail secure online email service; VideoMeet Pro live video broadcasting and conferencing; and YouChat, a mobile text, photo and video messaging app. ADX’s online entertainment portfolio includes the aSports roster of interactive social games, including the popular aDowns horse racing and dog racing games; dozens of GameSmart casual online games which have recently been conveniently built into the ADX aSports mobile app; and 18 Youle888 Chinese language games. ADX consumer electronics include advanced smartphones and accessories, tablets, high-end wireless audio devices, and smartwatches coupled with the aHEALTH online service, all of which are marketed on ADX’s Mobile.Net platform and via 100,000+ active distributors in 120+ countries. For more information on ADX Group and ADX, please download our media backgrounder kit (English and Chinese versions included): http://bit.ly/adxmediakit2 and visit the ADX website http://adxsales.com This media release is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase. "Safe Harbor" Statement This media release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could affect the actual future results and the transactions referred to in the text. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: ADX’s ability to continue to attract, retain and motivate its distributors, regulatory changes affecting sales through direct marketing networks of electronics, online entertainment and online business services, the volatility of ADX’s profits, the acceptance of direct marketing by consumers, the economic conditions in the countries where ADX operates, the presence of potential competitors, negative publicity, cultural factors or local demographics. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191020005050/en/ Contact Simon Cousins, +1 347 850-3360 (Media) Richard Cant, +1 612 460-4700 (Investors) Source : ADX Group KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- 15 October 2019 is the day we celebrate Global Handwashing Day (GHD) worldwide together. This is an initiative started by the Global Handwashing Partnership in 2008 to help world leaders advocate the importance of proper handwashing to their respective local communities. With the first GHD held in 2008, over 120 million children in more than 70 countries have better access to hand washing facilities which allow them to wash their hands properly. This year Global Handwashing Day’s theme is “Clean Hands for All”, making the push to leave no one behind in Sustainable Development Agenda. Besides children, handwashing practice applies to adults as well, especially in their daily routines at home to workplace. Research from WHO shows that 40% of the world's population has no access to basic handwashing facilities. Inadequacy in handwashing facilities can easily put individuals at higher risk of contracting diseases that may impact their health, education, and economic outcomes. Handwashing is an effective way to prevent the spread of germs. But, are you washing your hands correctly? Germs could be picked up from multiple touchpoints through your hands when you travel to your workplace daily, from the first touch at your house door or public transport handles to your office entrance and washroom. Germs can stay alive on hands up to 3 hours and harmful bacteria such as Salmonella and E.Coli are more likely to spread through cross-contamination. If you do not wash your hands properly, infection continues to spread even more when food is involved, eg. before food preparation takes place, likewise before and after eating. Hence, proper hand washing behaviour is critical to ensure a healthy hygiene level in the workplace. “Providing proper washroom facilities is important to show your employees that you care about their wellbeing. With these hygiene facilities, it helps to cultivate good hand hygiene habits by washing, drying and sanitising our hands. Let’s reduce the spread of germs and health risk by creating a hygienic working environment to motivate your employees and eventually helps to increase work productivity for better business performance in the long run,” said Ms. Carol Lam, the Managing Director of Rentokil Initial Malaysia. Initial Hygiene Malaysia is promoting good workplace hygiene through the Hygiene Detective Campaign. Initial Mobile Hand Sanitiser and Medixair Air Steriliser for your workplace are up for grabs. Find out more here: http://bit.ly/hygienedetective2019. About Rentokil Initial Malaysia Rentokil Initial is part of an international network of over 70 countries with 35,500 colleagues, more than 100 years of combined experience, and a great track record of providing reliable and trustworthy services to businesses globally. Established in Malaysia for over 50 years, we are the experts delivering essential services in areas such as hygiene and pest control - the foundation of businesses - so our customers can focus on what they do best. Rentokil Initial is characterised by efficient management that supports a national network across Malaysia. That means there's always a Rentokil Initial service technician nearby when a customer needs one - and that we have the range and depth of resources to provide consistent quality service to customers. This makes Rentokil Initial a trusted brand of many different customers ranging from residential, SMEs to large organisations. SOURCE: Rentokil Initial Malaysia CALLING FOR FRENCH EXPATRIATES IN MALAYSIA TO JOIN A VIDEO CONTEST IN CONJUNCTION WITH VM202019/10/2019 PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- In an effort to increase the awareness of Visit Malaysia 2020 (VM2020) campaign among the estimated 4,500 French expatriates living in Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia have collaborated with the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry Malaysia (CCIFM) to organise a social media video contest which begins today and ends on 30 November 2019.
The video contest entitled "My Malaysia, My Favourite…" will enable the French expatriates to showcase Malaysia through their eyes and perceptions. The winner of the contest will walk away with a holiday package worth RM5,000 along with a certificate while the first runner-up will receive RM3,000 worth of a holiday package and a certificate, second runner-up will win RM1,500 worth of a holiday package and a certificate and five consolation prize winners will each receive a hotel voucher. Among the sponsors for this contest include Berjaya Group’s The Taaras Beach and Spa Resort, Lexis Hibiscus, YTL Tanjung Jara Resort, Pangkor Laut Resort, and The RuMA Hotel and Residences. According to the Senior Director of International Promotion Division for America, Europe and Ocenia in Tourism Malaysia, Mr Noor Azlan Abu Bakar, the contest was first announced during the “Back to Work Networking Cocktail” event on 9th October 2019 at Sofitel Damansara Kuala Lumpur. “I hope the French Expatriates in Malaysia can participate in the contest and help promote Malaysia together for the upcoming Visit Malaysia 2020 campaign,” he added. Contest entry form can be downloaded from this link http://bit.ly/2B0rU85 and must be submitted together with each entry. For more info on the contest, please contact the following persons: Tourism Malaysia: Ms. Sharifah Hafsya Syed Yaziz at [email protected] or call 03 8891 8363 Ms. Emylia Md. Shahir at [email protected] or call 8891 8360; MFCCIM: Ms. Thina Krishnan at [email protected] or call 03 2714 6151 (ext 1369). The year 2020 has been designated as Visit Malaysia 2020 with targets of achieving 30 million international tourist arrivals and RM100 billion. The focus of the campaign is on ecotourism, arts and culture. France is an important source market for inbound tourists to Malaysia. From January to July this year, Malaysia received a total of 86,443 arrivals from France, an increase of 1.3% compared to the same period in 2018. For more media releases, media info and media features on Malaysia’s tourism industry, kindly visit the Media Centre of Tourism Malaysia’s website at http://www.tourism.gov.my/ MALAYSIA TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD OR TOURISM MALAYSIA is an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia. It focuses on the specific task of promoting Malaysia as a preferred tourism destination. Since its inception, it has emerged as a major player in the international tourism scene. In 2018, Malaysia registered 25.8 million tourist arrivals and RM84.1 billion tourist receipts, placing it among the major tourism destinations of the world. Source : Tourism Malaysia Dato’ Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail to deliver opening keynote at the premier conference of professionals, communication and sustainable businesses KUALA LUMPUR, OCt 16 (Bernama) -- WOWComm or Workshops of the World Communicate 2019 continues to receive profound recognition and this time from Deputy Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail herself. The Deputy Premier who is also Women, Family and Community Development Minister, is set to take the stage and present her opening keynote at the one-day conference on December 5, 2019 at Putrajaya Marriott. Her address comes in the light of the conference’s commitment to harnessing communication and connection in the business world whilst establishing sustainable pathways to development. “Dr Wan Azizah’s presence at WOWComm 2019 reinstates the government’s effort to embrace environmental protection practices among families and communities, thus enhancing environmental sustainability,” says Anne Edwards, WOWComm 2019 Organising Chairman. The communication and sustainability conference has also received the royal nod from IDEAS Founding President YAM Tunku Zain Al-‘Abidin ibni Tuanku Muhriz who will present the special keynote. Representing the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is Resident Representative for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Niloy Banerjee who will be giving his welcoming remarks at the conference. “WOWComm’s objectives are also very much in line with UNDP’s aim to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and eradicate poverty and inequality, tackling the dual threats of climate change and disasters,” added Edwards. Throughout the day, a myriad of topics explicitly designed towards WOWComm’s theme to “communicate with a cause” will be deliberated by speakers and panelists, all captains of industries. They include Greenman Matthias Gelber, Malay Mail Editor-in-chief Datuk Wong Sai Wan, Astro Awani Deputy Editor-in-chief Kamarul Bahrin Haron, BFM 89.9 Producer and Presenter Freda Liu, Rootwommers Chief Executive Officer Camelia Tan Sri Yaacob and Federation President for Asia and the Pacific of Soroptimist International Dato’ Anusha Santhirasthipam. Highlight of the conference, in the afternoon, is a special address by Guest of Honour YB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, President Parti Keadilan Rakyat. “As we strive to achieve our ambition to become a developed nation, it is important for us to address the challenges that come along with it especially in the areas of environment and energy for sustainable development,” says Anwar. More than 500 trail blazers are touted to be at the conference where tickets are priced at RM250 per person, RM220 for more than 10 sign-ups and RM200 for more than 20 sign-ups. Go to: http://gowowcomm.com/ and register now. WOWComm 2019 is organized by Anne Edwards & Company, co-organized by Fine Concept & Creation and managed by MyEvents Turnkey International. The conference is partnered by BERNAMA and Malay Mail, endorsed by Soroptimist International of the South West Pacific and sponsored by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Menteri Besar Incorporated and Perbadanan Nasional Berhad. #WOWComm2019 #Sustainability #SavethePlanet ABOUT WOWCOMM 2019 WOWComm 2019 is organized by Anne Edwards & Company Sdn. Bhd. with collaborating partner, Fine Concept & Creation Sdn. Bhd. The one-day event on December 5, 2019 at Putrajaya Marriott will focus on the role of corporate communication for today’s evolving market. Attendees will learn to master the art of communicating with various stakeholders, such as the media as well as handling public relations using modern platforms and tools. At the forefront of the conference, communication and sustainability will merge together, so as to educate businesses on how to steer towards a more sustainable approach in their daily operations. For more information, please follow them on: Website : http://gowowcomm.com/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/GoWOWComm Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/gowowcomm/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/gowowcomm LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/showcase/gowowcomm YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZmKr3iDvdCCK9Y4PlbV7AQ ABOUT ANNE EDWARDS & COMPANY Established in 2012, Anne Edwards & Company is notable in Malaysia for being experts in the areas of public relations and media management, professional media and corporate training as well as video producers of various genres. They aspire to be conference producers which dedicate their events to sustainability and saving the planet. Website : https://anneedwardstv.com/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/anneedwardstv/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/anneedwardstv Twitter : https://twitter.com/anneedwardstv LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/aecomy/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/Anneedwardstv SOURCE: Anne Edwards & Company Sdn Bhd |
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