UL SOLUTIONS VERIFICATION HEIGHTENS GRAND HYATT SEOUL DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, has awarded Grand Hyatt Seoul the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for Indoor Environment: Air and Hygiene, the first hotel in Asia to achieve this distinction.

“By earning the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark, the Grand Hyatt Seoul is demonstrating how the hotel prioritises the health and well-being of building occupants. We are proud to apply our science-based work to support this achievement,” said UL Solutions vice president and general manager of the Enterprise Sustainability group, Sean McCrady in a statement.

Meanwhile, Grand Hyatt Seoul general manager, Peter Hildebrand said: “As a trusted destination for discerning travellers, our hotel achieving the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark underscores our commitment to excellence while investing in programmes that enhance the well-being of our valued guests and talented staff.”

UL Solutions developed the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark to meet the growing demand for healthier indoor spaces, and for hotels to earn this, UL Solutions assesses them against rigorous indoor air quality (IAQ) and hygiene methodologies.

By addressing the unique challenges of indoor hotel environments, the verification programme promotes continual IAQ improvement through policies and plans, as well as provides visibility into potential challenges, allowing early mitigation through practical solutions.

The verification from UL Solutions is a key part of the Grand Hyatt’s safety assessment and preparation strategy as it embraces an increase in occupancy due to a rise in travel and in-person meetings.

The hotel has worked behind the scenes to achieve the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark while implementing additional practices designed to enhance the well-being of guests and staff.

These include sanitizer stations prominently placed throughout the hotel, heightened frequency of cleaning of public spaces and guestroom surfaces, accredited cleanliness training, and an on-staff hygiene and well-being leader to help ensure heightened protocols are met.

The five-star hotel in Seoul’s Namsan Mountain district underwent rigorous assessments, including air handling unit evaluations, janitorial effectiveness checks and air quality testing, whereby UL Solutions experts thoroughly reviewed these assessment results to verify the quality of the indoor environment.

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NX GROUP, CONTROLANT TO PROVIDE REAL-TIME MONITORING SERVICE FOR TRACKING CARGO LOCATION

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Nippon Express Holdings Inc has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Iceland-based Controlant Inc, a provider of real-time monitoring devices for pharmaceuticals.

Through this strategic partnership agreement with Controlant, the Nippon Express (NX) Group will be able to provide transportation services with end-to-end monitoring of cargo status, especially for pharmaceutical and healthcare products requiring strict temperature control.

According to a statement, customers will also be able to optimise their supply chain processes by linking the NX Group's e-NX Visibility tracking system with Controlant's real-time data logger.

The group has positioned the healthcare industry as a priority industry in its NX Group Business Plan 2028 - Dynamic Growth 2.0 "Accelerating Sustainable Growth".

It has acquired Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification at 34 business locations in 24 countries/regions worldwide, and is working to build quality management systems and infrastructure.

The NX Group aims to contribute to the health of people by supporting its customers in the global pharmaceutical and healthcare industry from a logistics perspective via the establishment of a reliable and secure global pharmaceutical logistics platform.

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AACSB TO HOST MAIDEN AFRICA CONFERENCE NEXT MONTH

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- AACSB International, the world’s largest business education association, is set to host its first Africa Conference from July 24 to 26 in Pretoria, South Africa.

This inaugural event will convene business educators and business leaders in Africa and beyond, to discuss innovations in entrepreneurship, sustainability as well as accreditation in the region.

According to a statement, the collaborations coming out of this conference will help shape a brighter, more sustainable future of business in Africa.

The association is scheduling conversations with its Executive Vice President and Chief Membership Officer, Geoff Perry, to take place at and after the event.

Connecting educators, learners, and business to create the next generation of great leaders, AACSB fosters engagement, accelerates innovation, as well as amplifies impact in business education, with members in over 100 countries and territories.

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SURVEY FINDS GEN Z PURCHASING POWER TO GROW US$12 TRILLION BY 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- The first of its kind comprehensive generational spending report on Gen Z which makes up 25 per cent (two billion) of the world’s population, revealed that their global spending power is projected to reach US$12 trillion by 2030. (US$1=RM4.70)

This potentially makes them the wealthiest generation in every region of the world and is set to be the youngest generation to overtake Boomer spending by then, and expected to contribute over US$9 trillion in global spending by 2034, more than any other generation.

According to a statement, the “Spend Z” report uncovers precisely what companies seeking to secure pathways to growth need to urgently and intimately understand about Gen Z, including their preferences, spending habits, values, priorities, as well as how and where they shop.

Among the takeaways from the report also unveiled that Gen Z demand authenticity as they are more interested in authentic relationships with influencers and brands. “Being true to yourself” is the number one ranked description of success for the generation globally.

In addition, their in-store purchases make up almost 50 per cent of their share of dollars and is higher than every other generation before them, even though Gen Z begins their shopping journey online, ranks online reviews from other shoppers as the most important factor when shopping and is heavily influenced by social media.

Gen Z will become the highest consumer spending class in many regions, and 30 per cent of the global workforce in 2030, whereby  North America, Europe and Asia Pacific (APAC) will continue to dominate the majority of spending with APAC becoming increasingly important.

Additionally, the report finds that overall Gen Z are health conscious and sustainability minded, and responding to that, NIQ also expects NIQ ​​Better For, a classification leveraging the company’s proprietary algorithm to identify brands through product characteristics, positioning, sales and distribution, products to continue to grow faster than conventional products.

This category includes products that are “better for” the consumer, the environment, and society in which currently, small brands and younger generations drive 62 per cent of the growth in this category.

Purely focused on Gen Z, the “Spend Z” report was issued by NIQ in collaboration with World Data Lab (WDL). The research and analysis presented in the report highlights NIQ’s commitment to delivering actionable market insights.

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KOREA'S LEADING ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANIES TO PARTAKE IN CESG 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute (KEITI) announced that the country's "Leading Environmental Companies", with the support of the Ministry of Environment, is set to establish a Korean Public Relations Center.

Concurrently, according to KEITI in a statement, the companies will also participate in CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (CESG) 2024, taking place at the Singapore Sands Expo & Convention Centre, from June 19 to 21.

The term "Leading Environmental Companies" refers to the most prominent businesses in the Korean environmental sector, recognised for their outstanding business performance and technological expertise.

A total of 10 companies, five of which are excellent domestic environmental enterprises that will be directly participating in the exhibition and five of which are online participants, will showcase their outstanding environmental technologies and products at this event.

The five companies participating directly in the exhibition are EPiT Co Ltd; enbion Inc; STAR’S TECH; Bluesen Co Ltd; and Turbowin Co Ltd.

Meanwhile, online participating companies are Techwin Co Ltd; LD Carbon Co Ltd; Wellspring Co Ltd; DAEHAN i.m. Co Ltd; and Paneco Co Ltd.

The biennial CESG is a global platform for thought leaders, industry captains and policy makers to convene, connect, as well as consider solutions for enabling a sustainable and clean environment.

KEITI is an organisation established to improve environmental welfare services for the people and contribute to sustainable national development.

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AUTEL ENERGY’S CHARGING STATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM RECEIVES OCPP 2.0.1 CERTIFICATION

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Autel Energy, an electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions and services provider, announced its Charging Station Management System (CSMS) has obtained the OCPP 2.0.1 Certification from the Open Charge Alliance (OCA).

According to Autel Energy in a statement, this marks a step forward in the company's commitment to advancing the interoperability and security of EV charging solutions and reinforcing its leadership in the EV charging industry.

Released by OCA in 2020, OCPP 2.0.1 is the latest version of Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) that is the globally recognised standard for effective communication between charging stations and charging station management software.

The protocol provides advanced smart charging capabilities and enhanced control features for utilities, Charge Point Operators (CPO), and EV owners, with only 14 companies worldwide having achieved this esteemed certification, to date.

Autel Energy’s CSMS has successfully completed the Core and Advanced Security profiles of OCPP 2.0.1, demonstrating robust security measures and seamless interoperability.

In addition, Autel has finalised the development for the remaining six profiles of OCPP 2.0.1 and is poised to achieve full certification as soon as OCA opens the certification process for these profiles.

Autel EV Charging Software solution includes the CSMS and the charge app and serves over 100,000 customers across more than 70 countries, as well as facilitates over 600,000 charging sessions per month and contributes to the reduction of over 42 million kilogrammes of carbon dioxide emissions.

By achieving the OCPP 2.0.1 certification, Autel guarantees enhanced security through the implementation of the Transport Layer Security (TLS) Protocol, which supports mandatory encryption and authentication mechanisms.

This achievement also demonstrates the leading position of Autel Energy’s CSMS in technological innovation and industry protocols, enhancing customer trust and market competitiveness, and validates its commitment to providing high-quality, secure, and interoperable charging solutions.

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STEP BACK IN TIME TO LEI YUE MUN VIA ENHANCED AR TOURISM PROJECT

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- The Tourism Commission has launched additional spots for the City in Time tourism project in six designated locations in Lei Yue Mun, Hong Kong.

“The Project covers designated locations in Central, the Peak, Tsim Sha Tsui, Sham Shui Po, Yau Ma Tei, Jordan and Lei Yue Mun. It will be extended to Tai Hang and Kowloon City later on, tying in with the new trend of city walk and in-depth travel, as well as enriching tourists’ travelling experience,” said its Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Kevin Yeung.

According to a statement, commissioned by the Tourism Commission, the City in Time Project is developed and produced by the School of Creative Media of City University of Hong Kong.

Both locals and tourists are able to step into the historical panoramas pieced together from heritage photos or illustrations by local artists based on historical information, by simply using their smartphones with the City in Time mobile app downloaded and scanning the augmented reality (AR) markers installed at designated locations.

This immersive journey allows them to witness Hong Kong’s extraordinary geographical and environmental transformation over time, juxtaposing past and present and fully immersing in the old and the new.

The historical panoramas were modelled in 3D, deploying AR and multimedia technologies to optical track and spatially align them with the actual environment.

Coupled with engaging animations and special sound effects, it offers locals and tourists a comprehensive and immersive travelling experience.

First launched in 2021 at 28 designated locations where it received widespread acclaim, City in Time has been expanded to Lei Yue Mun with upgraded features including adding filters and video recording to the selfie function, and advancing the animation of the historical panoramas to 3D.

City in Time has also incorporated film elements at its existing designated locations, encouraging locals and tourists to make pilgrimages to the city filming locations and watch classic Hong Kong film clips on-site, allowing them to experience the fleeting moments of light and shadow.

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SECURONIX HIRES DEV SINGH AS ASEAN HEAD OF SALES

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- Securonix Inc, a market leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-Reinforced CyberOps, has appointed Dev Singh as the new Head of Sales for the ASEAN region.

According to a statement, Dev will spearhead the company’s growth and sales strategy across Southeast Asia, reinforcing Securonix’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the region.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dev Singh to our leadership team. His deep understanding of the ASEAN market, coupled with his strategic vision, agility and leadership skills, will be invaluable as we continue to accelerate our growth and deliver cutting-edge security solutions to our customers in the region,” said Securonix Vice President, APJ, India, Middle East & Africa, Ajay Biyani.

Meanwhile, Dev said: “I will be looking at increasing business in the region and expanding the channel partner ecosystem. We already have a strong presence in terms of partners and distributors in Singapore and Thailand. The mandate now is to replicate this success in countries like Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia.”

In his new role, Dev will be responsible for developing a successful relationship with global system integrators, overseeing all sales activities, driving strategic sales plans, and enhancing customer engagement.

His key focus industries would be banking followed by manufacturing and retail industries, as well as helping to improve the managed security service provider (MSSP) network of the company in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and other countries in the region.

Dev brings over 20 years of extensive experience in the cybersecurity and information technology sectors, with a proven track record in driving sales and business development, with his versatility experience of direct sales, channel sales, pre-sales and leading large teams across geographies.

Securonix has a diverse sales team in the ASEAN region which is well supported by marketing, engineering and product teams.

Dev’s appointment comes as part of Securonix’s broader strategy to invest in the Asia Pacific region, which is seeing rapid growth and increasing demand for advanced cybersecurity solutions.

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SOMPO TAPS THOMAS LEONE TO FURTHER ADVANCE INVESTMENT STRATEGY

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Sompo, a global commercial and consumer property and casualty (re)insurance provider, has appointed Thomas (Tom) Leone as Chief Investment Officer (CIO), effective Oct 1.

According to Sompo in a statement, Leone will report to the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Nicolas Burnet and will be based in the insurer’s Purchase, New York office.

Leone will take over from Mark Silverstein who has decided to retire from the role after more than 18 years with the business.

“Mark is leaving behind an exceptional legacy and I would like to thank him for his outstanding leadership and many contributions that built a market-leading investments function for Sompo.

“I am very pleased that his journey with our organisation does not end here. Instead, it transitions into a new phase where Mark has agreed to lead Sompo’s philanthropic efforts,” said Burnet.

Separately, Burnet said that the combination of Leone’s technical expertise, strategic vision and strong leadership skills made him the perfect fit for this role.

“I am confident Tom will further advance our investment strategy to ensure the continued financial success of our organisation,” he added.

Leone joins Sompo from PartnerRe, where he has worked for 11 years, most recently as CIO. His career in financial services spans over two decades and has since held roles in portfolio management and trading.

He holds a master’s degree in management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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NIPPON EXPRESS OBTAINS "HALAL" CERTIFICATION FOR FUKUOKA CHUO LOGISTICS CENTER

TOKYO, June 4, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ --

- Delivering Wagyu Beef and Other Japanese Food Products in Growing Demand Worldwide -
 
Nippon Express Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Nippon Express"), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., has newly acquired "halal" logistics certification (endorsed as permissible under Islamic law) from the Nippon Asia Halal Association for its Fukuoka Air Service Branch’s Fukuoka Chuo Logistics Center, effective April 30.
 
Logo: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/img/202405271306-O3-91B5HXWA
 
Photos
Exterior view of Fukuoka Chuo Logistics Center:
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Project members and certificate:
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- Background to certification
Kyushu, as a beef producing region, is a major exporter of Wagyu beef to the U.S., Hong Kong, and elsewhere. Beef exports from Kyushu have been rising year after year, and demand is growing in the United Arab Emirates and among the large Muslim populations of Southeast Asia. The demand for Japanese halal beef is expected to increase further with the establishment in May of an "Export Support Platform" in Malaysia by Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
 
The Fukuoka Air Service Branch completed construction of the Fukuoka Chuo Logistics Center in July 2019, and to date has handled a large number of fresh food products exported from all over Kyushu. The Branch has now acquired halal logistics certification to meet the needs of customers involved in the export of increasingly in-demand halal products by utilizing the knowledge it has cultivated over the years.
 
With the growing popularity of Japanese food products among people of diverse cultural backgrounds around the world, the NX Group is committed to further expanding its halal logistics service network to support customers' supply chains and continue offering safety and reliability to consumers worldwide.
 
- Profile of business location
Name: Fukuoka Chuo Logistics Center, Fukuoka Air Service Branch, Nippon Express Co., Ltd.
Address: Enokida 2-9-48, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture
Warehouse area: 2,279.23 m2
 
About the NX Group:
https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202405271306-O1-D2PJN2Lx.pdf
 
NX Group official website: https://www.nipponexpress.com/
 
NX Group's official LinkedIn account:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nippon-express-group/
 
 
Source: NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. 

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IRDETO WINS FOR ANTI-PIRACY AT THE 2024 CYBERSECURITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Irdeto Anti-Piracy Services garner top recognition for outstanding innovation and industry leadership

AMSTERDAM, May 31 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform cybersecurity, is thrilled to announce that we have been selected as the winner of the Anti-Piracy category at the 2024 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards.

As one of the most reputable awards body in the industry, the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards has earned global recognition for spotlighting the successes of the foremost contributors to the cybersecurity space with rigorous attention from the expert community. The awards connect with an extensive network of over 600,000 cybersecurity professionals.

This year, Irdeto is proud to have been recognized for its signature Anti-Piracy Services - a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to meet the broad demands of content creators, broadcasters and service providers in the battle against illegal content sharing. Leveraging advanced technology and extensive industry expertise, these services stand as an all-in resource for detecting, addressing and thwarting the unauthorized distribution and viewing of protected content across a variety of platforms and channels.

Key features:

Internet Monitoring and Enforcement: Irdeto employs advanced web-scanning technologies to oversee online activity, including sites, social media, and file-sharing networks, for copyright violations. Upon detection, Irdeto initiates legal measures, such as sending cease and desist orders, to eliminate the pirated content.

Watermarking Technology: Irdeto’s watermarking solutions implant invisible, distinct markers within media assets, allowing for the tracking of illicit copies to their origin. The technology also aids in pinpointing the breach source and thus executing precise legal action against the violators.

Live Event Protection: With a focus on safeguarding the integrity of live streams, such as sports events, Irdeto employs real-time surveillance and swift intervention strategies to identify and disrupt unauthorized broadcasts, thus preserving the commercial interests and values of content rights owners.

Cybersecurity Services: Recognizing the profound role of cyber threats in enabling piracy, Irdeto stays at the forefront of providing cybersecurity solutions to defend content dissemination frameworks and infrastructures against digital intrusions, viruses and other cyber-attacks.

Forensic Investigations and Legal Support: Irdeto offers robust investigative services to collect evidence of piracy and assists in legal proceedings against the infringers, contributing to the unequivocal enforcement of intellectual property laws.

Global Reach and Intelligence: With an extensive network of anti-piracy professionals and access to exhaustive data on piracy patterns and strategies, Irdeto equips clients with actionable intelligence to preemptively counteract potential threats. 

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