PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Three Cambodian land rights activists who were arrested on charges of plotting against the government planned to provoke a peasant revolution by teaching farmers about class divisions between rich and poor, an official said Tuesday.
Cambodian Land Activists Arrested for Allegedly Inciting Farmers to Hate the Rich

Vantage Data Centers Opens New Expanded Asia Pacific Headquarters in Singapore
New local HQ to propel Vantage’s strategic growth across APAC
DENVER, USA and SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 May 2023 – Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today announced the official opening of a new Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Singapore. The expansion reflects Vantage’s commitment to invest and bolster its presence in Asia Pacific to capitalize on growing market demand for hyperscale data centers that are both reliable and sustainable.

“The Asia-Pacific region is a strategic market for Vantage and an integral part of our growth story. Moving from our smaller office in Singapore to a new, expanded regional headquarters paves the way for future growth as we continue hiring team members to scale our business to meet customer requirements,” said Jeff Tench, executive vice president of North America and APAC for Vantage.
“We are thrilled to strengthen our presence in the APAC region with the opening of our new regional headquarters, serving as the strategic hub to realize Vantage’s ambitious business goals and catalyze new growth across APAC,” said Giles Proctor, chief operating officer of Vantage’s APAC business. “Our new Singapore office is designed to be people-centric and promote collaboration, empowering our talent from diverse backgrounds to thrive and grow with the company.”
Conveniently located in the central business district, the 8,000-square-foot (740 square meters) regional headquarters will house Vantage’s APAC leadership team and various corporate functional teams. It will enable Vantage to coordinate and manage business more efficiently and provide even greater support to customers across the region. The new Singapore headquarters was strategically chosen for its business-friendly environment, access to a strong pool of technology talent and proximity to the fast-growing Southeast Asia markets.
Vantage Data Centers is rapidly expanding the local team in response to sustained customer growth. The company currently has more than 200 employees across eight cities in Asia Pacific and anticipates adding 80 new roles by the end of the year. Vantage’s APAC portfolio includes seven campuses that are either operational or under development, including the recently announced 256MW KUL2 campus to be developed in Malaysia.
For more information on the company’s campuses in the Asia-Pacific region, please visit https://vantage-dc.com/data-center-locations/apac/.
Hashtag: #GoVantageAPAC #VantageDataCenters
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About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across five continents in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
Joint News Release By Singapore Police Force And Shopee Singapore
Joint Advisory On Fake Online Job Scams Impersonating Shopee
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 May 2023 – The Police would like to alert members of the public to a job scam variant, where scammers are impersonating Shopee employees, or employees of known companies to recruit victims. Since March 2023, at least 46 victims have fallen prey, with losses amounting to at least $753,000.
In this variant, the victims would receive unsolicited WhatsApp or Telegram messages from an individual pretending to be a Shopee employee, asking them to like items on Shopee or to participate in a Shopee survey to earn a small fee. In more recent cases, scammers were observed to be adopting more sophisticated approaches to deceive victims, using easily obtainable information to craft personalised messages, and creating fake employee identification to appear more convincing.
Victims who complete the survey would then be offered a higher paying role of a “Shopee Assistant” by another scammer impersonating a Shopee customer service personnel or a Shopee mentor. These tasks begin with registering an account with a fake Shopee website, where victims would be instructed to choose a pre-paid “task package” and pay monies to bank accounts provided by scammers before they are able to start “work”. Victims often receive their increased earnings in the initial phase and would be convinced to top up their accounts to receive more earnings. Victims would realise they had been scammed when they could not withdraw their earnings or when the scammers could no longer be contacted.
The Police and Shopee Singapore would like to advise members of the public to remain vigilant and adopt the following precautionary measures:
ADD – ScamShield App and set security features (e.g., enable two-factor (2FA) or multifactor authentication for banks, social media, Singpass accounts; set transaction limits on internet banking transactions, including PayNow).
CHECK – for scam signs and with official sources.
- Shopee will only contact you via official channels, such as the Shopee App, Shopee’s verified social media and Whatsapp accounts, or email addresses that end with shopee.com.
- Never transact outside of the Shopee app. Shopee does not require anyone to pre-pay any monies in order to secure a job and does not offer payment in exchange for likes on products on their platform. There is also no job position titled “Shopee Assistant”.
- If you have any concerns or clarifications, contact Shopee Customer Service at +65 6206 6610 or chat with our live agents in-app.
- Visit www.scamalert.sg or call the Anti-Scam helpline on 1800-722-6688.
TELL – authorities, family, and friends about scams. Report the scammers to WhatsApp, Telegram and to Shopee
If you have any information relating to such crimes or if you are in doubt, please call the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000, or submit it online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness. All information will be kept strictly confidential. If you require urgent Police assistance, please dial ‘999’.
For more information on scams, members of the public can visit www.scamalert.sg or call the Anti-Scam Helpline at 1800-722-6688. Fighting scams is a community effort. Together, we can ACT Against Scams to safeguard our community!
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
SHOPEE SINGAPORE
22 MAY 2023
Hashtag: #Shopee
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About Shopee:
Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee promotes an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem by enabling businesses to digitalise and grow their online presence, helping more people access and benefit from digital services, and uplifting local communities.
Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping homegrown brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.
Shopee is part of Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), a leading global consumer internet company. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology through its three core businesses: Shopee, Garena and SeaMoney.
DirectAsia Singapore Simplifies Travel Insurance: Comprehensive Coverage for School Holiday Trips Available
Tailored coverage solutions enhance peace of mind for families as overseas school holiday travel returns to the fore
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 May 2023 – As global travel restrictions lift and holiday plans resume, DirectAsia Singapore responds to the needs of today’s travellers with a comprehensive suite of travel insurance plans. These plans are well suited to provide peace of mind for families planning school holiday trips abroad this June, ensuring they are well-protected in a variety of scenarios.

Adapting to the Evolving Travel Landscape
“DirectAsia Singapore acknowledges the evolving requirements of today’s travellers,” shares Oliver Mallich, Head of Marketing and Partnerships. “Our flexible travel insurance packages are designed to cater to a wide array of situations, ensuring families can travel with freedom from worry during the upcoming school holidays.”
DirectAsia Singapore’s insurance plans provide a variety of options for coverage:
- Equitable Child Cover & Family Travel Insurance: Offering equal protection for children and adults, DirectAsia provides cost-effective, all-inclusive packages that offer coverage for all family members under a single policy.
- Inclusive Domestic Helper Coverage: Recognising the integral role of domestic helpers in Singaporean families, DirectAsia ensures they’re not left out, extending coverage to include helpers who accompany families on school holiday trips.
- Trip Cancellation & Curtailment: Unforeseen circumstances can lead to trip cancellations or shortenings. DirectAsia offers compensation for irretrievable, prepaid transport and accommodation expenses, helping families navigate such disruptions in their school holiday travel plans without financial burden.
- Personal Possessions, Money & Travel Documents: School holiday trips should be stress-free. To this end, DirectAsia’s insurance shields families from the fallout of theft, loss, or accidental damage to personal belongings, adding an extra layer of assurance.
- Medical Expenses: An unexpected medical situation can put a damper on school holiday travels. DirectAsia cushions families from this impact, covering medical treatment costs incurred during an insured overseas trip, as well as related expenses for up to 30 days after returning to Singapore.
- Death & Permanent Disability: In the unfortunate event of severe injury during the trip resulting in loss of limbs, sight, permanent total disablement, or death, families can find some solace in DirectAsia’s provision for a lump-sum payout, providing a critical financial safety net.
Policy Features
DirectAsia Singapore’s travel insurance offers up to S$1,000,000 coverage for medical expenses and assures up to 90 days of coverage per journey. Frequent travellers may find the flexibility of annual plans beneficial. The policy also includes coverage for emergency phone charges, compassionate visits, personal liability, and rental car excess.
For more detailed information about DirectAsia Singapore and the travel insurance options available, please visit https://www.directasia.com/.
Disclaimer
Travel insurance policies from DirectAsia Singapore are subject to terms and conditions. Coverage may not extend to certain countries due to existing travel advisories. For complete details, please refer to the Policy Documents & Wording available on their website.
Hashtag: #DirectAsiaSingapore
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About Direct Asia
Part of the global Hiscox Group, DirectAsia Singapore offers direct-to-consumer insurance services. Their portfolio spans
car,
motorcycle, and
travel insurance packages, all underpinned by a commitment to clarity, simplicity, and innovation.
Houaphanh Sees Mass Death of Fish Near Nam Sam 3 Dams Hydropower Plant

Mass deaths of fish have been reported in Houaphanh Province due to the release of toxic chemicals from the construction site of the Nam Sam 3 Dams Hydropower Plant, according to local authorities.
BingX lists Refundcoin (RFD) and zkApes (ZAT) Coins On Spot Trading Platform
Hashtag: #bingx #cryptoexchange
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About BingX


Thailand Welcomes 9.47 Million Foreign Tourists from Jan to May
Thailand has welcomed 9.47 million foreign tourists so far this year, generating about USD 391 billion (USD 11 billion) in revenue, according to government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.
NTT Announces Next Generation Platform for Managed Network Services
SPEKTRA leverages the most advanced AIOps and automation for improved operational efficiency and a better customer experience
- AI-enabled Incident Management: A five-times reduction in incidents, with up to 90% of tickets resolved before the customer has a view of them, leading to less network downtime, increased availability, and an improved experience.
- Service Experience Insights: Advanced monitoring functionality provides real-time observability of how users are experiencing business critical applications from many or all locations in their network.
- Managed Prisma SASE: In partnership with Palo Alto Networks, this service offers clients an end-to-end managed SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solution that integrates networking and security functionality delivered through a cloud model to help address the security challenges of today’s hybrid workplace model and accessing cloud applications from any location.
- Center: Managed Cisco DNA A cloud-based solution enabled through a Cisco appliance that functions to centralize and automate management of the Cisco devices through real-time analytics and insights. Built on Cisco’s Digital Network Architecture, the solution helps organizations streamline their network operations, reduce downtime, and improve overall network performance.
- Managed MDR Service: A fully managed detection and response add-on service which incorporates detection and response notifications and actions into the client portal this is currently under development.
- Guest Wi-Fi Management: Administration and onboarding of guest Wi-Fi access while providing enhanced data analytics functionality. This built-in value-add eliminates the need for businesses to manage the operational burden separately, and incorporates an underlying platform provided by an NTT partner, Cloud4Wi.
Hashtag: #NTT
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About NTT Ltd.
As part of NTT DATA, a USD 30 billion IT services provider, NTT Ltd. is a leading IT infrastructure and services company serving 65% of the Fortune Global 500 and more than 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We lay the foundation for organizations’ edge-to-cloud networking ecosystem, simplify the complexity of their workloads across multicloud environments, and innovate at the edge of their IT environments where networks, cloud and applications converge. We offer tailored infrastructure and ensure consistent best practices in design and operations across all of our secure, scalable and customizable data centers. On the journey towards a software-defined future, we support organizations with our platform-delivered infrastructure services. We enable a connected future. Visit us at services.global.ntt