Xaysomboun province officials have permitted a local company to construct tourist facilities in three public parks in the Anouvong district, at a cost of around LAK 20 billion.
Lao-Argentinians Proudly Upkeep Their Identities in South America
Hundreds of thousands of Laotian refugees who escaped the Secret War settled in major Western countries such as the US, France, and Canada, through a resettlement program to ensure their safety and survival. However, it is not widely known that many more countries took part in these resettlement programs. Today, we will take a look at one such community, where a substantial number of Laotians have made their home in the far northeast region of Posadas, Argentina.
Lumen Technologies Partners with KnowBe4 to Address Growing Need for Cybersecurity Awareness in APAC Organisations
New Managed Security Awareness Service will help strengthen ‘human firewalls’ in organisations by training and preparing employees for cybersecurity risks
SINGAPORE/AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach – 7 June 2023 – Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), a leading global provider of cloud computing platform and solutions, has partnered with KnowBe4,the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, to help Asia Pacific (APAC) organisations expand cyber awareness and build an end-to-end security culture.
This new partnership allows Lumen to expand its suite of security solutions, by introducing Cybersecurity Security Awareness Training and Phishing Test Campaigns as a Managed Service. This is in line with Lumen’s thorough approach to cybersecurity and real-time threat intelligence underpinned by the company’s ‘See More, Stop More’ principles.
As part of Lumen’s Managed Security Awareness Service, Lumen customers will have access to expanded cybersecurity training capabilities combined with simulated phishing test campaigns to identify gaps in security knowledge. Additionally, in-depth compliance reports and follow-up recommendations, enhancing the organisation’s security posture through data-led risk assessments will also be provided.
“Amidst evolving cyber threats, organisations are increasingly exposed to risks like phishing, social engineering, DDoS attacks, and ransomware. In the APAC region, human errors have been the primary cause of cyber attacks. Recognising that people are the last line of defence, Lumen and KnowBe4 have joined forces to reinforce enterprises’ ‘human firewall’ through regular employee education on risk awareness and vigilance,” said Cheah Wai Kit, Senior Director, APAC Products and Practices, Lumen Technologies.
“This partnership enables Lumen customers to access a variety of cyber security awareness training content and phishing tests. With Lumen’s industry leading security credentials, advisory services and advanced threat detection expertise, combined with KnowBe4’s integrated security awareness training platform, we help protect organisations and proactively reduce cyber risks. Equipped with robust metrics and data-led strategies, Lumen helps our customers in the region to develop a structured cybersecurity awareness program and robust compliance standards across their entire organisation,” Wai Kit added.
As a region with rapid digitalisation, several markets across APAC have recently made headlines due to cybersecurity incidents and data breaches. However, increased cybersecurity knowledge and awareness training remains key in ensuring users do not fall victim to phishing attempts. Recent research by KnowBe4 revealed that after one year or more of security awareness training combined with frequent simulated phishing tests, the Phish-proneTM Percentage of users in APAC organisations dropped from 34.5% to only 5.4%.
“We’re thrilled to work with Lumen Technologies in APAC to deliver KnowBe4’s security awareness training and simulated phishing platform to even more organisations across the region,” said Tony Jennings, EVP of international and global channel sales, KnowBe4. “This new partnership will introduce more occasions to help organisations better manage the ongoing problem of social engineering. Beyond that, a greater impact will also be made on customers as we work together with Lumen Technologies to further secure the human firewall, as well as other platform defences through Lumen’s comprehensive suite of security solutions. This is an exceptional opportunity to help drive real behaviour change to ultimately enhance security culture.”
Lumen’s enhanced Managed Security Awareness Service has been designed to protect organisations and employees from falling victim to phishing attacks. The program also provides a structured and compliant way to deliver security awareness training with intelligent tracking and reporting, ensuring increased assurance to cyber insurance providers.
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KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform is used by more than 60,000 organisations around the globe. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organisations address the human element of security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to awareness training on security. Kevin Mitnick, an internationally recognized cybersecurity specialist and KnowBe4’s Chief Hacking Officer, helped design the KnowBe4 training based on his well-documented social engineering tactics. Tens of thousands of organisations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilise their end users as their last line of defence.
Legal Officials Say Myanmar’s Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Appeal Of Suu Kyi’s Bribery Conviction

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s Supreme Court has agreed to hear a special appeal of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s bribery conviction for allegedly receiving gold and thousands of dollars from a former political ally, legal officials said Tuesday.
SEZs Provides More Than 60,000 Jobs to Locals in Laos
According to government officials, more than 1,000 businesses registered in 21 Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across seven provinces in Laos have provided 60,000 employment opportunities to the local population.
JustCo Central Plaza offers modern officegoers an ideal fusion of work and life
With easy access to abundant lifestyle options and neighbouring business districts, JustCo Central Plaza offers an ideal fusion of work and life for the modern worker.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 June 2023 – JustCo, Asia’s leading flexible workspace provider, announced today the opening of JustCo Central Plaza, the company’s fifth co-working centre outside Singapore’s downtown core. Nestled in the mature city-fringe estate of Tiong Bahru, JustCo Central Plaza is not only surrounded by an extensive array of lifestyle options, but also well-connected to the neighbouring Downtown Core, One-north and Jurong Lake District (JLD) via Singapore’s extensive transport network. The easy access to both lifestyle and work amenities makes JustCo Central Plaza a front runner for workspace options, offering an ideal fusion of work and life for the modern worker.

Located next to Tiong Bahru MRT, JustCo Central Plaza is well supported by lifestyle amenities including shopping mall, banks, clinics, childcare centres, hawker centre, supermarket, and eateries. For the working adult striving towards better work-life integration, a typical workday can now be better utilised with effective time management. The busy working parent can take advantage of the time before and after work to manage childcare needs, bank appointments or even do grocery shopping. As for modern workers seeking a quick respite in between or after work, they can also instantly recharge over local delights and specialty coffee with Tiong Bahru Market and hipster cafes just round the corner.
Apart from better work-life integration, JustCo Central Plaza also promises productivity in a beautifully furnished facility. The new centre is well-equipped with private office suites, hot-desking zones, work lounge, meeting rooms with video conferencing capabilities, quiet pods and collaboration areas that support different work modalities. Drawing inspiration from Tiong Bahru’s rich heritage, the 21,000 square feet facility features a crimson-tiled table and chair set drawing inspiration from the older Housing Board flat void deck furniture. Artworks featuring these heritage elements are also on display in the workspace, further infusing the workspace with a sense of nostalgia which contributes to the fostering of creativity and positivity amongst employees.
The launch of JustCo Central Plaza also rides on the back of a growing adoption of decentralised workforce policy in Singapore, with more businesses setting up offices in regional business districts outside Downtown Core. Coupled with Singapore’s long-term urban planning strategy of decentralisation and bringing work closer to home, JustCo Central Plaza offers businesses a prime satellite workspace option. With major development and rejuvenation plans underway in Downtown Core, JLD and One-north, JustCo Central Plaza functions as a suitable midpoint for inter-organisational collaborations. Officegoers based at JustCo Central Plaza can not only conveniently commute to these high-growth districts for face-to-face meetings, but also invite counterparts over for discussions. Not to mention, ongoing developments in neighbouring districts will also offer new opportunities for businesses seeking expansion.
With the launch of JustCo Central Plaza, JustCo Singapore now operates a total of 19 centres, including four existing centres in the regional business districts of Tampines, JLD and One-north, as well as 14 other centres in Downtown Core and Central Singapore. Entrepreneurs can look forward to leveraging JustCo’s co-working facilities and connections with the wider business community to forge new collaborations or drive expansion plans. Businesses that have signed up for JustCo memberships will also enjoy convenient access to over 40 JustCo co-working centres in nine gateway cities across Asia Pacific.
“While many businesses still value the prime location and instant connectivity with the wider business community in our Downtown core, setting up satellite offices in well-developed districts close to regional business parks or at city-fringe areas are also ideal for businesses seeking expansion,” said Kong Wan Long, Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer, JustCo. In fact, JustCo has observed a strong demand for centres located in regional business districts, comparable to that of JustCo centres in Downtown core, reflecting the diverse workspace needs of businesses in the hybrid work era.
“Our JustCo centres located in or bordering regional business districts and residential areas are well-connected to an extensive network of work and lifestyle amenities. Modern workers striving for better work-life integration can take full advantage of these amenities to optimise productivity in a typical workday. As we continue to ramp up our co-working offerings, we are excited to reimagine the possibilities of work-life integration and how we can further enhance the quality of work and life for the modern worker,” added Kong.
JustCo’s latest partnership with Frasers Property to manage JustCo Central Plaza also further strengthens its long-term pivot towards an asset-light management strategy. More management partnership contracts with leading real estate developers will be signed in the pipeline to drive continuous growth for JustCo’s co-working portfolio.
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JustCo is Asia Pacific’s leading provider of flexible workspace for businesses of all sizes seeking flexible solutions to nimbly scale their operations. JustCo’s value proposition lies in its focus on high-quality fitouts, attractive locations, and a seamless experience via technology to work from any of its spaces. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Singapore, JustCo has over 40 co-working spaces across nine major cities in Asia Pacific.
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SpotCam Launches a New Cloud Pet Camera

Aside from useful pet-caring functions, the SpotCam Mibo cloud pet camera is also an outstanding video monitoring camera. It comes with 2K high-resolution video and automatic night mode and supports 360-degree horizontal pan and 90-degree vertical tilt with configurable preset points. Furthermore, the built-in microphone and speakers with two-way audio function allow the owners to soothe pets remotely by talking to them even when away and never worry about separation anxiety anymore. SpotCam Mibo also supports human detection and tracking function to help owners keep an eye on not only the pets but any intruder or suspicious people around them to make sure their safety. When it comes to the optional cloud AI services, except for the aforementioned pet sound detection function, there is also a video diary function that creates time-lapse videos of your fur baby automatically each day and keeps all the precious moments for you.
SpotCam Mibo is also the one and only pet camera in the market with a free forever 24-hour full-time cloud recording plan, there’s no need to purchase microSD cards. There are also optional cloud recording plans for up to 365 days for subscriptions depending on users’ needs.
SpotCam offers their customers high-quality products at an affordable price, visit the SpotCam website for more information about the SpotCam Mibo cloud pet camera: https://www.myspotcam.com/.
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Rainfall Expected Across Laos This Week
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s most recent weather forecast, this week could bring mild to heavy rain throughout Laos.