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Lao Movie ‘The Signal’ Named Among Top 5 Must-See Films at Shanghai Film Festival

Laos Film 'The Signal' Named Among Top 5 Must-See Films at Shanghai Film Festival
A screenshot from The Signal teaser

In an exciting development for the Lao film industry, the much-anticipated film, “The Signal”, has been highlighted as one of the five must-see films at the ongoing Shanghai Film Festival by The Hollywood Reporter, a renowned US magazine.

Laos to Expect Strong Winds, Thunderstorms This Week

Taken at Patuxay, Vientiane Capital.

The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology in Laos has issued its weekly forecast, warning of severe weather conditions in some areas of the country.

Luang Prabang May Offer Concession for Developing Pak Ou Caves Tourism Activities

Tham Ting Cave, also known as Pak Ou Caves in Luang Prabang. (Photo: Teng).

Luang Prabang authorities are assessing the possibility of offering a concession to a private company to develop tourism at Pak Ou caves.

Trend Micro Predicts Cloud Security Will Be Consumed by the SOC by 2026

Emerging need for visibility across cloud will require ambitious professionals to evolve and adapt

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 13 June 2023 – Trend Micro (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, predicts the security operation center (SOC) within organizations will absorb cloud security by 2026.

Security leaders are recognizing that cloud and the way cloud security teams work today are becoming increasingly critical to business and IT operations. As a result, cloud security and the foundational practices of their teams will be absorbed into the SOC to increase efficiencies in the coming years.

“Valuable innovations always cross the threshold and are absorbed into standard operations — happened with virtualization, and it will happen again with cloud,” said Mike Milner, VP of cloud technology at Trend Micro. “The organizations and individuals that lean into this will lead the way.”

Leaders who have successfully navigated cloud security are well placed to navigate a similar move to the modern SOC landscape.

Software is consuming everything, creating system infrastructure that is increasingly defined as code and reliant on large volumes of data with automation as the cornerstone for delivering value at increasing speeds. All these principles are foundational to teams building and securing in the cloud, but SOC and IT infrastructure teams’ tooling, like cross-detection and response (XDR), also leverage these concepts and can benefit from absorbing the scale, skills, and expertise of cloud teams.

Trend’s prediction is that viable SOC tools will grow to include cloud protection capabilities. With the increased inclusion of cloud detection and response (CDR) within XDR platforms, the SOC function will have an increased scope that will also impact leadership qualifications.

Global organizations are set to spend $600 billion on public cloud services this year as the technology increasingly becomes an integral part of standard IT operations. Recent estimates suggest 87% of enterprises have already embraced multi-cloud and 72% are running hybrid cloud environments.

Organizations wanting to leverage the combined strengths of their organizations might look to security partners with expertise in both cloud security and SOC tooling to smooth the transition in addition to these thoughts.

Recommendations for organizations:

  • Give CIOs more freedom to experiment with handling cloud and cloud security teams
  • Look seriously at a cloud security leader as the next CISO
  • Encourage or deliberately connect the leadership of the two teams – via joint executive briefings or having both reports into the CIO
  • Consider rotational programs for security and engineering teams


Recommendations for aspiring CISOs:

  • Gain experience in cloud transformation
  • Pick a cybersecurity partner with experience adopting and integrating technologies between cloud security and SOC tools
  • Maintain cloud practitioner certifications from partners such as (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, etc.)
  • Leverage learnings from the cloud like immutability, building from code, and automation to improve security posture and respond quickly

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About Trend Micro

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro’s cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, the platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 65 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world.

Development of Hello Kitty World Halts in Vietnam After Four Years

Hello Kitty World to Cease Development in Vietnam After Four Years
Hello Kitty Park IN Hangzhou, China. (Photo: Trip)

The Department of Investment and Planning in Hanoi, Vietnam has issued a decision to stop construction on a park project dubbed Sanrio Hello Kitty World Hanoi in Tay Ho District, after investors broke ground four years ago.

Laos Seals MOU With Chinese Firm for Development of That Luang SEZ

Laos Seals MOU With Chinese Firm for Development of That Luang SEZ
A mockup of the That Luang Special Economic Zone, which is located in the heart of Vientiane and is expected to completed by 2030 (photo: KPL)

To attract more investment to the That Luang Lake SEZ, the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Office in Laos signed an agreement with Huangpu Renewable Resources Utilization Company and Lao That Luang Investment and Development Company Limited last week.

Sit Back, Relax, and Leave Your Worries with Arlo this Summer

Award-winning home security solutions to give you a stress-free holiday!

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 13 June 2023 – With summer arriving and everyone gearing up for a fun-filled vacation with friends and family, security may not be at the top of your mind. But leaving your home unattended for days or weeks on end makes it an easy target for burglars.

Worry not! Arlo’s industry-leading portfolio of smart home security solutions will help keep an eye on your home, allowing you to enjoy your vacation with utmost peace of mind.

Arlo Essential Indoor Security Camera

Enjoy your vacation to the fullest while keeping an eye on what goes on in your house with Arlo Essential Indoor Security Camera. It records 1080p HD video with a 130-degree diagonal field-of-view by connecting directly to the Wi-Fi, and allows for two-way communication with its full-duplex audio feature. Even in the dark, the Arlo Essential Indoor Camera captures video with Night Vision that turns on automatically, giving you visuals of all rooms in your house 24/7. If anyone enters your abode, you will receive a phone alert immediately with the camera’s motion and audio detection function. This multi-functional camera even allows you to activate the privacy shield on the camera to cover the lens whenever you want.

Arlo Essential Indoor Security Camera: SGD129 (RP: SGD149)

Arlo Pro 4 Wireless Security Camera

For advanced outdoor and indoor surveillance, the Arlo Pro 4 Wireless Security Camera is the perfect option. Featuring cutting-edge capabilities such as 2K HDR video quality, a 160-degree field of view, and two-way audio, this versatile security camera will give you absolute peace of mind while you are on vacation. Movements might be harder to pick up in the dark, but the camera’s unique integrated spotlight with colour Night Vision gives you crystal clear visuals even at night. The built-in smart siren will alert you to intruders and allow you to fend them off easily. The Pro 4 is simple to set up – with direct connection to Wi-Fi, you can set it up as a standalone security solution or a complimentary camera to an existing Arlo ecosystem.

Arlo Pro 4 Wireless Security Camera: SGD329 (RP: SGD409)

For more information on Arlo products, please visit https://kaira.arlostore.sg/.
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About Arlo Technologies, Inc.

Arlo is the award-winning, industry leader that is transforming the way people experience the connected lifestyle. Arlo’s deep expertise in product design, wireless connectivity, cloud infrastructure and cutting-edge AI capabilities focuses on delivering a seamless, smart home experience for Arlo users that is easy to setup and interact with every day. The company’s cloud-based platform provides users with visibility, insight and a powerful means to help protect and connect in real-time with the people and things that matter most, from any location with a Wi-Fi or a cellular connection. To date, Arlo has launched several categories of award-winning smart connected devices, including wire-free smart Wi-Fi and 4G LTE-enabled security cameras, audio and video doorbells, and floodlight.

With a mission to bring users peace of mind, Arlo is as passionate about protecting user privacy as it is about safeguarding homes and families. Arlo is committed to supporting industry standards for data protection designed to keep users’ personal information private and in their control. Arlo doesn’t monetize personal data, provides enhanced controls for user data, supports privacy legislation, keeps user data safely secure, and puts security at the forefront of company culture.

APAC sustainability experts cite legislation, business action as top developments driving the sustainability agenda: ERM-GlobeScan survey

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 13 June 2023 – The latest research from GlobeScan and the SustainAbility Institute by ERM finds that sustainability leadership increasingly requires going beyond compliance towards developing innovative business models with sustainability at their core. Legislative actions, standardisation of sustainability-related disclosures, the COP15 biodiversity framework and business actions are also recognised as pivotal sustainability developments over the last 12 months.

The GlobeScan / SustainAbility Survey: 2023 Sustainability Leaders surveyed over 500 sustainability professionals from corporate, government, academia and non-profit sectors across 63 countries between March and May 2023. As the largest and longest-running survey of its kind, the GlobeScan / SustainAbility Institute by ERM Leaders survey has tracked expert opinions on sustainable development leadership for more than 25 years.

The research also shows experts looking for evidence of positive impacts, along with aspirational goals and a sense of genuine purpose, highlighting the need to continue taking ambitious approaches in the face of increasing pressure from regulation and disclosure requirements.

The key survey findings with Asia Pacific highlights include:

  • Key developments on the sustainability agenda: Asia-Pacific’s sustainability leaders viewed legislation and business action towards sustainability (14%) as the most significant positive development. This is followed by sustainability disclosure standards (11%) and renewables and carbon-related developments (10%).
  • What makes sustainability leadership: Integrating sustainability into business model and strategy ranked as the most important drivers for corporate sustainability leadership (27%), which is consistent with counterparts’ views from Europe, North and Latin America. Evidence of impact and action (17%) and setting ambitious targets (16%) are also key factors in demonstrating leadership.
  • Corporate sustainability leaders in Asia-Pacific: Mahindra & Mahindra rose from third place last year to clinch the top spot as the region’s corporate leader in sustainability. City Developments Ltd. and PTT Global tie at second place, while Tata has dropped from leading the pack in 2022 to fourth place. Other notable corporate sustainability leaders include: Charoen Pokphand Group, Samsung, Swire, Toyota, Kao and SCG.

Urgency of sustainable development challenges and recent breakthroughs

Ninety-three percent (93%) of sustainability experts continue to rank climate change as the most urgent challenge. Deforestation was included in the survey for the first time in 2023 and ranks among the top five most urgent issues (86%). Other issues ranking consistently high in urgency over the past five years include biodiversity loss (86%), water scarcity (86%), and poverty (80%).

Globally, sustainability experts point to a range of new sustainability legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and EU Green Deal (mentioned by 25%), disclosure standards (13%), and the COP15 biodiversity agreement (10%) as most significant. Other highlighted developments include recent action and commitments by businesses (9%) and the rise of green financing (7%).

Mark Lee, Director of the SustainAbility Institute by ERM said: “Companies are increasingly integrating sustainability into their business strategies and are recognised as leaders for doing so. This year’s leader, Patagonia, has taken integration of sustainability to an unprecedented level by channeling all profits to nature and climate action. The bar for sustainable business continues to rise, and corporates will need to keep pushing boundaries to maintain their status as leaders.”

Chris Coulter, CEO of GlobeScan said: “Government is back when it comes to sustainability! Stakeholders point to new legislation and disclosure rules as the most important breakthroughs in the sustainability agenda in the past year.”

Company and NGO leadership on sustainable development

For the first time in this survey, Patagonia (mentioned by 32% of experts) is the company most recognised by sustainability professionals for its work on sustainability, unseating Unilever (29%) which had enjoyed the top spot for over a decade. IKEA (10%), Natura &Co (9%), and Microsoft (6%) round out the top five.

Experts are increasingly prioritising tangible impact and action (mentioned by 23% of experts) and setting ambitious goals and targets (16%) while continuing to cite placing sustainability at the very core of the business model (31%) as the prime reason they recognise a company as a leader.

While the list of globally recognised sustainability leaders has changed only modestly in recent years, different names emerge when experts are asked to identify sustainability leaders among companies headquartered in their own regions. Experts in Africa and the Middle East highlight Safaricom (12%), Nedbank (10%), and Woolworths (10%) as regionally based sustainability leaders. In Latin America and the Caribbean, Natura &Co is the stand-out recognised sustainability leader named by 46 percent of experts in that region, followed by Suzano (16%) and O Boticário (15%).

Among NGOs, sustainability experts continue to overwhelmingly recognise the World Wildlife Fund as the leader in sustainable development (named by 42%) followed by Greenpeace and organisations tied to the United Nations such as the Global Compact (named by 15% each) and the World Resources Institute (named by 14%).

Notes to editors

The GlobeScan / SustainAbility Institute by ERM Survey of Experts stakeholder research programme captures insights from sustainability experts and charts the shifting sustainability agenda over time.

As the largest and longest-running survey of its kind, it has tracked expert opinions on sustainable development leadership for more than 25 years. The research draws from bi-annual surveys of our global panel of experienced sustainability experts (including leaders in business, government, NGOs, and academia) on topics such as recognised leadership, climate change, biodiversity, inequality, the SDGs, and key emerging issues.

A total of 520 qualified sustainability experts across 63 countries and representing different sectors including Corporate, Service & Media, Academia, NGOs, and Government completed the online questionnaire between March 13 and May 7, 2023. The survey was offered in Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, and Spanish, in addition to English.

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About the SustainAbility Institute by ERM

The SustainAbility Institute is ERM’s primary platform for thought leadership on sustainability. Its purpose is to define, accelerate, and scale sustainability performance by developing actionable insight for business. The Institute identifies innovative solutions to global sustainability challenges built on ERM’s experience, expertise, and commitment to transformational change.

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with the world’s leading organisations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlock commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

ERM’s diverse team of 7,500+ world-class experts in over 170 offices in 39 countries supports clients across the breadth of their organisations to operationalise sustainability. Through ERM’s deep technical expertise, clients are well-positioned to address their environmental, health, safety, risk, and social issues. ERM calls this capability its “boots to boardroom” approach – a comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

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