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Thailand Criticized for Returning Myanmar Resistance Members

Thailand Criticized for Returning Myanmar Resistance Members
From left: Thiha, Saw Phyo Lay and Htet Naing Win, the three resistance fighters, are pictured on the morning of April 4 in Thai custody before they were sent back into the territory of a junta ally (Photo : Myanmar Now)

BANGKOK (AP) — Human rights groups and opposition politicians in Thailand are criticizing the government for forcibly repatriating three men who were reportedly members of an anti-government resistance movement in military-ruled Myanmar.

Chiang Mai Residents Sue Thai PM for Worsening Air Pollution

Chiang Mai Residents Take Legal Action Against PM Amidst Thick Fog
Residents in the north are advised to stay inside air-conditioned buildings and avoid outdoor activities as some areas of Chiang Mai recorded levels of PM2.5. ( Photo : The Nation )

On Tuesday, 1,700 people in Chiang Mai filed a lawsuit against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and two state agencies for failing to use their authority to tackle the toxic haze problem in the province.

Southern Bus Station Equipped For Influx of Travelers, says Station Manager

Bus Station Equipped For Influx of Travelers, says Station Manager
Sleeper bus at Vientiane Southern bus terminal

The Southern Bus Station is ready to accommodate an increase in travelers during the Lao New Year holiday from 14-16 April.

RM 58.6 million secured from SME Trade Mission to Taiwan

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 12 April 2023 – The SME Trade Mission to Taiwan led by Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) secured a total of RM 58.6 million in potential business over a 3-day period.

The trade mission was also among the largest-ever, with over 200 SMEs participating. Delegates consisted of Malaysian SME owners from various industries, including those from Professional & Business Services, Construction and Property, and Transportation & Logistics.

During the trade mission, delegates had the opportunity to visit the Taipei Smart City Expo, followed by a business matching session facilitated by SAMENTA and MATRADE Taipei. A high-powered trade and investment seminar followed, which was officiated by the Acting President of Malaysia Friendship and Trade Centre, Syaja Abdullah, Datuk William Ng, Chairman of SAMENTA and Victor M. H. Lee, Deputy Director General of the Department of Investment Services, Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan.

The delegates also met with local government officials and associations to learn about the business guidelines in Taiwan. The visit provided valuable insights into the business environment in Taiwan and helped delegates better understand the local market.

“We are delighted with the outcome of the SAMENTA SME Trade Mission to Taiwan. It has provided valuable business opportunities for our SMEs and helped to promote Malaysia as a business-friendly destination. We look forward to organizing similar trade missions in the future to further enhance business ties between Malaysia and other countries at the B2B level”, Datuk William Ng said.

“With our economy re-opening, we need to quickly seal our position in the global supply chain, and that means showing the capability of not just our larger players, but also the depth and strength of our SME and vendor ecosystem. There is no better to do so than to showcase such capability in person”, Ng added.

The trade mission was supported by various government agencies and industry associations such as MATRADE, MFTC, MAYCHAM, MDEC, SIDEC from Malaysia and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and InvesTaiwan from Taiwan.

The next SAMENTA SME Trade Mission will be to Indonesia in July 2023.

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About SAMENTA

Established in 1986, SAMENTA is Malaysia’s oldest and largest association of SMEs, with over 3,000 members across the country. A multi-racial, multi-sector association, SAMENTA has been at the forefront of championing a SME-friendly business environment and connecting SMEs to regional and global opportunities.

Imperva® Opens Network and Security Operations Centre in Singapore to Better Support APJ and Global Customers

New Regional HQ and Company’s First Customer Experience Centre Start Operations

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 12 April 2023 – Positioning itself as the cybersecurity leader in Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) that protects critical applications, APIs, and data, anywhere at scale, Imperva, Inc., (@Imperva) unveils a Network and Security Operations Centre (NOC/SOC) in Singapore. The NOC/SOC will enable it to better understand the cyberattacks occurring in the region, and help customers more quickly navigate the complex business risks associated with those attacks.

Singapore’s open economy and its presence as a major centre for trade, finance, and logistics make it a target for a myriad of sophisticated attacks like API abuse, automated fraud, DDoS attacks, and business logic attacks daily. According to an Imperva Threat Research report, attacks targeting Singapore businesses more than doubled in the second half of 2022, in comparison to the same time period in 2021. It has become crucial to protect against attacks that can potentially impact the wider regional and global economy.

The NOC monitors Imperva’s globally-distributed network and IT infrastructure, ensuring that everything is running smoothly for Imperva customers. If issues arise, they can be detected and resolved quickly to minimise downtime. Long-term, this will help Imperva deliver consistent services with better uptime. The SOC is responsible for monitoring systems for security threats and vulnerabilities. With a SOC based in the region, Imperva can maintain and bolster the integrity and availability of its security services.

This investment in a regional NOC and SOC will help our customers navigate complex security and compliance risks. This NOC/SOC joins its global network of NOC/SOC’s that provide 24/7 protection and support to Imperva customers around the world, through its follow-the-sun model.

Today’s NOC/SOC opening follows the establishment of the Imperva office in Singapore in 2017, and the subsequent expansion of the Company’s presence to Australia, China, India, Japan, and Taiwan.

Singapore is the Imperva headquarters for the APJ region. Concurrent with the opening of this NOC/SOC, the Singapore office has also doubled in size, housing employees from functions like engineering, finance, legal, marketing, professional services, and sales.

Imperva is also strengthening its local data centre infrastructure in the region. There are currently 15 PoPs (Point of Presence) across APJ, with more planned for this year. Through these investments, Imperva continues to provide the right level of protection, performance, and availability to its APJ customers.

New Facility Houses the first Imperva APJ Customer Experience Centre, and Supports Cybersecurity Talent Development

Occupying the same space in downtown Suntec City is the first Imperva Customer Experience Centre in APJ. Customers can visit the facility to meet with Imperva experts, see threat intelligence data in real-time, and use solutions from Imperva hands-on.

Imperva will also harness its new facility to support the industry’s efforts to develop a pipeline of cybersecurity professionals for the region. Imperva has an ongoing internship program with the National University of Singapore. Students gain valuable hands-on experience providing technical support to customers, while being mentored by the brightest security engineers in the company. At the end of the program, they will have a deeper understanding of application and data security, as well as exposure and experience with the latest technologies in cybersecurity in a state-of-the art environment.

“The opening of today’s trio of facilities highlights our long-term interest and commitment to Singapore, and to APJ,” says George Lee, Imperva Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan. “Our thousands of customers here deserve world-class standards of support, and Imperva will continue to invest to provide them with the highest levels of protection, performance, and availability.”

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About Imperva

is the cybersecurity leader that helps organizations protect critical applications, APIs, and data, anywhere, at scale, and with the highest ROI. With an integrated approach combining edge, application security, and data security, Imperva protects companies through all stages of their digital journey. Imperva Threat Research and our global intelligence community enable Imperva to stay ahead of the threat landscape and seamlessly integrate the latest security, privacy, and compliance expertise into our solutions.

© 2023 Imperva, Inc. All rights reserved. Imperva is a registered trademark of Imperva, Inc.

Laos Likely to See Thunderstorms and Hail During New Year

Thunderstorms May Approach As Lao New Year Commences
Heavy winds and rain in Laos. (Photo : J&C )

The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology issued a warning that extreme weather from China may approach Laos between 13-16 April during the Lao New Year.

emart24 Chooses Jerry Coworking Space For Its New Malaysian Headquarters

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 12 April 2023 – emart24, the fastest-growing convenience store chain in Korea, has announced the relocation of its Malaysian headquarters to Jerry SS15, Subang in Kuala Lumpur.

The move to Jerry Coworking Space’s SS15 location comes as part of emart24’s expansion plans in Malaysia, which include the opening of 70 stores by the end of 2021 and 300 stores over the next five years. emart24 has chosen Jerry Coworking Space as its headquarters due to its prime location and cost-efficient pricing for private offices.

“We are excited to move our Malaysian headquarters to Jerry Coworking Space’s SS15 location,” said Vuitton Pang, CEO of emart24 Malaysia. “The coworking space’s reputation for providing quality and cost-efficient office solutions aligns with our own commitment to delivering value for money to our customers. We believe that the move will provide us with the flexibility and support we need to continue growing our business in Malaysia.”

Jerry Coworking Space’s commitment to providing flexible office solutions that solve problems for businesses has made it a popular choice among companies looking for affordable and flexible office space. The coworking space offers the flexibility for businesses that require the flexibility to scale up or down their office space.

emart24’s move to Jerry Coworking Space’s SS15 location is a testament to the coworking space’s reputation for providing value for money and quality office solutions.

“We are excited to welcome emart24 to Jerry Coworking Space’s SS15 location,” said Timothy Tiah, CEO of Colony Coworking Space. “As a leading provider of flexible office solutions, we are committed to providing value for money offices at prime locations. We believe that our SS15 location will be an excellent home for emart24’s Malaysian headquarters and will support their continued growth and expansion in the region.”

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About Jerry Coworking Space

Jerry Coworking Space is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Colony Coworking Space, one of the top coworking space operators in Malaysia. The group has 12 outlets in Klang Valley and boasts clients like FIFA, Carsome and Dior. In January 2023 Private Equity Fund 5X Capital acquired a stake in the company.

About emart24

emart24 is the fourth-largest convenience store chain in Korea and the fastest-growing convenience store in the country. Established in 2014, emart24 has grown to 6,700 stores in seven years and recently expanded into Malaysia, having opened 34 stores to date. emart24’s commitment to providing halal, value for money and quality products has made it a popular choice among consumers in Korea and Malaysia.

Transgender Beauty Pageant Questioned by Authorities in Vietnam

Nguyen Ha Diu Thao, the winner of Miss International Queen Vietnam on April 8. Photo Credit: Miss International Queen Vietnam

A transgender beauty pageant in Vietnam is currently under the radar of officials who say it was organized without their permission.