HANKYU TOURING "FISHERMAN'S FESTIVAL & EXPERIENCE PROGRAM" IN MIYAGI, NORTHEASTERN JAPAN29/11/2019 SENDAI, Japan, Nov. 29, 2019 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
- Full-scale Overseas Promotional Blitz Kicks Off in November - HANKYU TRAVEL DMC JAPAN, a section of Hankyu Travel International Co., Ltd., is planning to further expand promotional activities for the "Fisherman's Festival & Experience Program" by publicizing the project at tourism exhibitions abroad, making a sales pitch to overseas travel agencies and hosting familiarization trips, among other efforts. Image: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M105825/201911223879/_prw_PI1fl_X2KrY0q0.jpg Documentation:https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/201911223879-O1-N6xtxjnA.pdf The "Fisherman's Festival & Experience Program: Fisherman's Brilliant Craftsmanship" is the Reconstruction Agency's project designed to attract inbound tourists to the coastal region of Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, by creating the hustle and bustle of the region's fishing industry through its use as tourism resources. The project seeks to create forums and opportunities for foreign tourists to exchange with local residents and Japanese tourists by developing the jobs and lives of people in the fishery and marine product-processing industries into tourism content, spotlighting craftsmen and masters, and arousing foreign tourists' interest in the region. Under the project HANKYU TRAVEL DMC JAPAN, will develop and plan events, hands-on experience programs and travel services centering on fishery products such as Shiogama's high-grade big-eye tunas, Oku - Matsushima's brand oysters, Ishinomaki's brand "saba" (mackerel) called "Kinka Saba," artistic sushi from "Shiogama -- the Sushi town," and processed products such as tasty canned seafood and "kamaboko" (boiled fish paste). It will also propose and sell tour packages to travel companies abroad. As for a charter cruise event in Matsushima, visitors can enjoy steamed oysters from Oku-Matsushima on an all-you-can-eat basis, comparing the tastes of three pieces of Shiogama tuna sushi, and Shiogama-jiru (popular local soup consisting of minced fish such as cod and saury, and vegetables such as radish, carrots and leeks as well as tofu and other ingredients). Visitors can also buy local "sake" rice wine and other products while enjoying interactions with local fishermen and watching traditional local performing arts. There are also plans prepared for visitors to enjoy various oyster-based dishes such as steamed oysters, oyster tempura or oyster rice, as well as eating Shiogama sushi. There are various other programs such as visiting an oyster farm and hands-on experience in shucking oysters, as well as visiting a canning factory and trying food samples. Other programs include visiting Shiogama's fish market and eating a bowl of rice topped with "sashimi" (sliced raw fish) bought on the spot, as well as visiting a kamaboko factory for hands-on experience in grilling kamaboko by hand and enjoying a seafood barbeque. Inquiries should be sent to the following email address: inbound-travel [at] hei.hankyu.co.jp *For inquiries, please contact us by email. Travel to JAPAN http://traveltojapan.hankyu-travel.com/ Facebook "Fisherman's Festival & Experience Program" - English version https://www.facebook.com/miyagi.fisherman/ - Traditional Chinese version https://www.facebook.com/miyagi.fisherman.tw/ Source: HANKYU TRAVEL DMC JAPAN Hankyu Travel International Co., Ltd. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=36277
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 -- Auth0, the identity platform for application builders has revealed data insights showing the staggering amount of credential stuffing attacks attempted on its platform on a daily basis.
It detected attacks from more than 50,000 unique IP addresses every day, reflecting the growing sophistication and frequency of cybercrime, while credential stuffing attempts are constantly multiplying, with absolutely no slowdown in sight, according to a statement. The sheer number of attempts is due largely to the ease and inexpensive manner in which credential stuffing attacks can be orchestrated. Getting access to breached passwords is the first step for attackers, and unfortunately, there are billions openly available on the Internet. Between July and September 2019 alone, Auth0 determined that during a credential stuffing attack, traffic for a particular website might surge as much as 180x the usual volume, with traffic related to the attack itself accounting for 70 per cent of overall activity. “Breached Password Detection and MFA functionality are the critical barriers for preventing credential stuffing attacks. We are continuously improving our features to detect and prevent, and will be rolling out new functionality to have even greater visibility into attacks,” said Auth0 CTO and co-founder, Matias Woloski. Breached Password Detection with its internal database of more than one billion breached passwords, enables customers to block user accounts that try to login with compromised information and only grants access when the password has been reset. Meanwhile, Multifactor Authentication (MFA) prevents account takeovers, whether from a credential stuffing attack or something else. Attackers would need to access not only a set of breached credentials used across accounts, but also the device used for the second factor to compromise an MFA-protected account. More information at https://auth0.com. -- BERNAMA PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Nov 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- DaraPay, the leading mobile E-wallet and payment service providers, today announces its partnership with Alipay, world’s leading payment and lifestyle platform operated by Ant Financial. With this partnership, Chinese tourists can scan and pay with their Alipay app at all DaraPay merchants with more than 3,000 outlets in Phnom Penh, Kandal, Kampong Cham, Siem Reap and Battambang province.
Alipay serves over 1.2 billion users together with its regional partners and is the preferred payment method of Chinese tourists[1]. Through this strategic partnership, the two partners are looking to integrate their respective systems with one another and offer the market a flexible, on-demand digital payment solution through which Chinese tourists can conveniently use during their visit to Cambodia. With the system now in place, Alipay users are no longer required to withdraw cash or perform cross-app money transfer to make payments across the Kingdom. They can simply complete their purchases by scanning the special QR code available at DaraPay-enabled merchant partners. “We are excited to work with Alipay,” said Mr. Phok Ratha, General Manager of DaraPay. “Through this collaboration, Alipay users can now benefit from the convenience, simplicity, and security of our integrated system and merchant partners while enjoying their vacation in Cambodia.” mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=36163 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 -- Lehigh Cement (Lehigh) and the International CCS Knowledge Centre (Knowledge Centre) will jointly conduct a feasibility study of a commercial-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) project as a definitive solution to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
According to a statement, it is a North American first in the cement industry to examine the feasibility of full-scale CCS as a definitive solution to cut gas emissions. The study targets the feasibility to capture the majority of the carbon dioxide (CO2) from the flue gas of Lehigh’s Edmonton, Alberta cement plant, significantly reducing its process and combustion GHG emissions. It will target a 90 to 95 per cent CO2 capture rate, with the foundational learnings from the Boundary Dam 3 CCS Facility (BD3) – a world first in full-scale CCS (from a coal-fired power plant). The Knowledge Centre provides the experience-based knowledge needed to implement and optimise the operation of large-scale CCS. This is based on the lessons learned from both the fully-integrated BD3 and their work to reduce cost and risk through the advancement of second-generation CCS. Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) is investing US$1.4 million in the feasibility study of CCS on an industrial cement facility. (US$1 = RM4.17) ERA invests proceeds from the carbon price paid by emitters to develop and demonstrate innovative technology that reduces GHG emissions and strengthens the competitiveness of new and existing industries in Alberta. -- BERNAMA Tour de France Shanghai Critérium 2019 reflects China's interest in international sports events28/11/2019 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 -- The 2019 Tour de France Škoda Shanghai Critérium, an international cycling competition was held at the China Art Museum recently. The Tour de France champion, Egan Bernal for the year 2019; three-time Grand Slam champion, Vincenzo Nibali; and, four-time Tour de France champion, Christopher Froome, along with other Tour de France stars, were among those who participated in the event. With outstanding ability, Caleb Ewan took the lead and was crowned the champion of Tour de France Shanghai, according to a statement. As intellectual property-based operating model has been adopted in sports event marketing, the markets for intellectual property (IP) and brands can thus, be developed. Taking the 2019 Tour of Shanghai as an example, domestic amateur cyclists can compete with top professional cyclists, fans can participate in a public relations photo shoot before the game and wear personalised Tour de France yellow jerseys. The Tour de France brand has attracted a large audience, allowing them to experience the charm of Tour de France, forming a unique and innovative product in the intellectual property-based operating model for marketing. The top international French sports company and Tour de France planner, Amaury Sport Organization has actively promoted the globalisation of the Tour de France brand in recent years, which aligned with Activation Group’s IP marketing concept. In addition to the experience centre for cycling in Zhuji, Activation Group has also announced another new strategy for Tour de France IP under which a bicycle-themed TV series ‘Legendary of Cycling’ will be produced. The production of the TV series is scheduled to start in 2020. As an integrated marketing specialist in Greater China, Activation Group provides experiential marketing, digital marketing, branding and public relations services, aiming to expand the Chinese market for sports and entertainment IP. -- BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- What will you do when you have the urge for nature’s call while out of your comfort home? Will you insist on finding clean public toilets, or just pinch your nose through while getting your “business” done at any nearest public toilet that are unkempt and dirty? A report from New Straits Times says that 61% out of the 10K public toilet in Malaysia are a disgrace. Only a miserable 3% achieved 5-star ratings, while 10% are too terrible to get even 1-star. Even our Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir commented that he avoids entering the public toilet. The dirty and foul-smelling environment is an embarrassment to everyone. Some of the common sights such as shoes marks heavily stained on the toilet seats, sanitary pads thrown on top of the sanitary bin instead of inside the bin or the hysteric bloody mess on the floor. Eventually public washrooms are labelled as unclean and unhygienic in Malaysia. World Toilet Day (WTD) falls annually on the 19th of November. The theme for WTD 2019, “Leaving No One Behind”, aims to raise awareness of reducing cross-contamination related diseases and creating healthier communities. Leveraging on WTD driven efforts, it helps to close the sanitation gap with more sustainable access to sanitation services by 2022. Everyone deserves access to clean and hygienic washrooms, and for sustenance efforts, these will need continuous support from all parties, especially the crucial role coming from employers and facility managers in providing complete and hygienic washroom facilities to internal employees and external visitors. As a washroom user, we can contribute towards sustenance of clean and hygienic toilet by adopting simple washroom habits such as:- ● flushing after using the toilet, ● for men - aim right while doing your “business”, ● for ladies - ensure the sanitary pad is wrapped properly before disposing into the sanitary bin. On the other hand, facilities management shall ensure the washroom amenities are adequately provided to employees and visitors, so everyone can practise simple washroom habits while keeping the washroom clean and hygienic at all times. “Cross-contamination can easily happen as germs can be found anywhere. Hence, it is important to practice good washroom habits to prevent the spread of germs that could affect yourself and the people around you. As a responsible citizen of Malaysia, we have to play our role in keeping our toilets clean and hygienic, thus improving the hygiene standards in Malaysia” said Ms. Carol Lam, the Managing Director of Rentokil Initial Malaysia. Initial Hygiene Malaysia, stepping up in our efforts to support World Toilet Day’s initiatives, promoting good washroom hygiene through the Hygiene Detective Campaign. 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. For more information on our services, please contact: Rentokil Pest Control : 1300 886 911 rentokil.com.my Initial Hygiene : 1800 880 388 initial.com.my SOURCE: Rentokil Initial (M) Sdn Bhd KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 -- The World 5G Convention and the Contest for Design of 5G Applications, jointly sponsored by several ministries and commissions of the Chinese Government, kicked off in Beijing recently.
JD.com was deeply engaged in the convention and vowed to further develop 5G markets in the future and comprehensively promote the 5G new life of consumers, according to a statement. The Contest for Design of 5G Applications jointly sponsored by China's Future Mobile Communication Forum and JD.com was launched in various major research institutes, enterprises and institutions in China in August. JD.com has set up JD Special Award in the Contest to encourage scientific and technological talent for innovation. It also specially launched 5G campus contests in Chinese colleges and universities. As the main battlefield for information technology innovation, 5G mobile communication leads the reform in the information industry. JD.com has taken the lead in developing a series of 5G industry strategic layouts. At present, JD.com has realised comprehensive strategic cooperation with the three major operators: China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom. It also set up China's first 5G intelligent logistics demonstration park to develop intelligent cities, intelligent medical services and mobile communications to accelerate the integration of 5G with various industries. -- BERNAMA Rick and Morty Get Schwifty in Zynga’s Hit Game, Merge Dragons! (Graphic: Businses Wire) Characters From Award-Winning Show Take Over Game in Limited Event Series SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA), a global leader in interactive entertainment, today announced an in-game license deal with Adult Swim to bring characters from the Emmy Award-winning TV series, Rick and Morty, to Gram Games’ Merge Dragons!. Rick and Morty appear in the puzzle adventure game in a special live event taking place on November 22nd, 2019. Get ready to squanch some dragons, broh! The collaboration brings Rick and Morty to Merge Dragons!’s special events that reward players for healing land and collecting points. In the game, Rick and Morty are playing Merge Dragons! and hack their way into the game to retrieve the Stone of Reckoning, a powerful item that opens portals to forbidden worlds. This causes the pair to crash-land in Dragonia, the world of Merge Dragons!, where fans can expect plenty of super-scientific mayhem to ensue. “We love-a-wubba-dub-dub the idea of Rick and Morty joining us in Dragonia given their packed, intergalactic schedule,” said Bernard Kim, President of Publishing at Zynga. “As superfans of the show, we‘re honored to have them interact with our players in a way that both fans of the show, and Merge Dragons!, will enjoy. Who doesn’t want to see Dragon Rick evolve?!” Merge Dragons! is available to download free on the App Store for iPhone and iPad, as well as Google Play. For more information about Merge Dragons!, visit the game’s community channels on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Editor’s Notes: To view the supporting assets for Merge Dragons!, please click here. About Zynga Inc. Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games. To date, more than one billion people have played Zynga’s franchises including CSR Racing™, Empires & Puzzles™, Merge Dragons!™, and Words With Friends™. Zynga’s games are available in more than 150 countries and are playable across social platforms and mobile devices worldwide. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with locations in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, India, Turkey and Finland. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter and Facebook. About Gram Games Gram Games is a mobile game development studio, committed to delivering high quality social games that create real bonds through play. Founded in 2012, and recently acquired by Zynga in 2018, Gram Games has built a team of industry professionals focused on creating engaging games for mobile platforms in their London and Istanbul studios - including Merge Dragons! and 1010! For more information, visit www.gram.gs. Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/52133809/en Contact Zynga Media Contact: Jonathan Lopera // Iga Kowacka [email protected] // [email protected] Or Kjell Vistad // Jeffrey Fong ONE PR Studio (for Zynga in the US) // [email protected] // (510) 893-3271 Source : Zynga MUMBAI, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- PETRONAS unveiled a three-part webfilm titled Land of Light Bulbs that paid tribute to India’s spirit of ingenuity as part of its long-term branding campaign in the country yesterday. The webfilm debuted at PETRONAS’ annual reception for partners and customers held here and in New Delhi. It is a collaborative effort directed by India’s Rajesh Mapuskar, well-known as the associate director of the popular Hindi blockbuster 3 Idiots, and Rajay Singh, a renowned advertisement director from Malaysia. Chairman of PETRONAS Energy (India) Private Limited Rizan Ismail said: “Land of Light Bulbs is a reflection of the meaningful partnerships PETRONAS has cultivated in India over the years, built upon the essence of trust, collaboration and friendship. “The film celebrates our mutual passion for progress towards achieving enriching solutions. It resonates with our brand and our aspiration to grow with India as the partner of choice,” he added. The webfilm series is divided into three, 20-minute episodes and brings viewers on a roller coaster journey of friendship and obstacles. The story centres on Aman, an organ donor, who grapples with impending death and makes an effort to give meaning to his remaining days by travelling across India to meet the child recipient of his gift of sight. Along the journey, he meets three unique individuals – Shiv, Asha and Javed, who give him the strength in various ingenious ways, to complete his journey, exemplifying the ingenuity and resourcefulness in finding solutions to life challenges. As the unlikely friendship blossoms among the four of them, Amar realises that it is not the destination that matters, but rather how they come together to enrich the lives of others. PETRONAS is a pioneer of festive webfilms in Malaysia, and the Company is renowned for its heartfelt and meaningful festival advertisements. Land of Light Bulbs is PETRONAS’ first effort in a movie-length production and collaboration with Indian filmmakers and actors. The webfilm series can be viewed on PETRONAS’ official YouTube channel and Facebook page throughout the month, starting from 18 November 2019. Issued by Media Engagement Group Strategic Communications PETRONAS SOURCE: PETRONAS KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 -- Vista Equity Partners, the United States-based investment firm has opened Vista Consulting Group’s (VCG) in the Centennial Tower, Singapore.
VCG is the affiliated consulting arm of Vista, focused on enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses. The new office will serve as the Asia headquarters for VCG, expanding Vista’s presence and providing additional operational support for Vista companies in the region and their almost 14,000 employees. The office opening ceremony was attended by representatives from the Monetary Authority of Singapore and other strategic partners, executives from Vista portfolio companies and government and business leaders from across the region. Vista founder, chairman and chief executive officer, Robert F. Smith said: “We are seeing immense growth of the business-to-business market in Asia, underpinned by an acceleration of investment in technology infrastructure and enterprise software. “This transformation continues to create a significant commercial opportunity across our portfolio.'' As part of the announcement, Vista portfolio company Apptio, a software provider that fuels digital transformation, named Singapore as its Asia headquarters as it focuses on driving sales and other opportunities throughout the region. Another Vista portfolio company, RDC also named Singapore its Asia headquarters. -- BERNAMA |
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