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GEODIS honored by Arkema China at its Annual Carrier Conference

Partnerships underscore the collaboration between industry and supply chain provider as trade flows stabilise

SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach – 4 April 2023 – GEODIS, a global leading transport and logistics services provider, has been named “Strategic Carrier of Arkema China” in recognition of its concerted efforts to reinforce Arkema’s supply chain strategy in the region in 2022. This marks the third consecutive year in which GEODIS has been honored at the Arkema China Annual Carrier Conference, having also received the same award in 2021, as well as the “Core Carrier of Arkema China” award in the 2020.

Didier LEBLANC – Regional President Acrylic Monomers Asia presenting the award to GEODIS head of sales and marketing of (Central) China Sally ZHOU (left) and Elva CHEN (GEODIS regional key account manager for the Arkema account in APAC & ME) (right)
Didier LEBLANC – Regional President Acrylic Monomers Asia presenting the award to GEODIS head of sales and marketing of (Central) China Sally ZHOU (left) and Elva CHEN (GEODIS regional key account manager for the Arkema account in APAC & ME) (right)

While much of the last three year period has ushered in a slew of challenges for the maritime industry, the successful partnership has tapped into GEODIS’ extensive network of transport suppliers and comprehensive auditing strategies to ensure the seamless processing of Arkema’s general cargo across shipping lanes, custom clearances as well as both pre- and on-carriage procedures. This, in spite of port congestions and limited container capacities stemming from unparalleled surges in global economic activity.

The Annual Conference also set in motion promising roadmaps to continue the partnership’s ongoing momentum in 2023. Successfully implemented plans included the smooth integration of electronic data interchanges (EDI) into Arkema’s transportation management system to reinforce real-time tracking tools, on top of advancing operational agility through private charter and priority loading services. All of which will further support Arkema’s growing presence in the region.

“We are delighted to continue our strong collaboration with Arkema and look forward to playing a key role in the next chapter of their growth,” said Onno Boots, GEODIS’ Regional President and CEO, Asia Pacific and Middle East. “Innovation and a collaborative spirit have and will continue to form the center of all our projects. This award serves as a testament of our commitment to supporting our partners’ growth with resilient and nimble services that can withstand all the changes in a rapidly evolving supply chain ecosystem.”

GEODIS’ continued partnership with Arkema is a prime example of the organisation’s growing strength in China, assisting companies as their business normalise into pre-2019 levels while trade flows between countries continue to strengthen.

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GEODIS – www.geodis.com

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked world no. 6 in its sector. In 2022, GEODIS generated €13.7 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group.

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Malaysia Parliament Votes to Scrap Mandatory Death Sentences

Malaysia Parliament Votes to Scrap Mandatory Death Sentences
Malaysia's lower house parliament building is seen in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 13 July, 2020. ( Photo : AP )

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s Parliament on Monday approved a bill that would scrap mandatory death penalties and limit capital punishment to serious crimes as part of wide-ranging reforms, bringing possible reprieves to more than 1,300 prisoners on death row.

New Philips Monitor is Released with SuperWide Docking Monitor with Noise-Canceling 5MP Webcam

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 April 2023 – This monitor combines two desktops and a webcam in one setup.

On [4th April 2023], the new Philips monitor, 45B1U6900CH, will be available to the public with an aim to facilitate workflow. The Philips 45B1U6900CH is equipped with a large, 44.5-inch (113 cm. diagonal) screen with 5120 x 1440 resolution and several other features that are designed to aid professionals’ multitasking, such as: a 5MP webcam, USB-C docking with RJ45, a 32:9 SuperWide screen, and a curved display with viewing angles of 178/178 degrees.

Increasing Workflow Productivity
Instead of having two separate monitors, the Philips 45B1U6900CH’s 44.5-inch screen and 32:9 SuperWide ratio allows professionals to easily open multiple windows and have an extra-wide perspective for viewing video content. In addition, the monitor’s Curved VA Display produces wide, 178/178-degree viewing angles and 1500R curvature for crisp, high-contrast imagery and an overall more immersive experience.

“We are very happy to announce the release of the Philips 45B1U6900CH,” Kevin Wu, General Manager of MMD Singapore, said. “The screen’s size and ratio together with the additional features, like docking and the noise-canceling webcam, make it an ideal choice for those who have really high expectations of their monitor.”

A 5MP Webcam for a Better Video Conferencing Experience
In addition to its large screen, another key asset for optimal productivity is the Philips 45B1U6900CH’s pop-up 5MP webcam. Optimized for a better video experience, the monitor is equipped with a noise-canceling microphone and a built-in 5MP webcam for high-quality meeting calls.

In addition to a better experience, the pop-up 5MP webcam also aids individual productivity with Windows Hello™; the advanced sensors for facial recognition logs each user into their Windows accounts within seconds.

Additional Features for Philips 45B1U6900CH
Another important feature to note for making your workspace better is the USB-C Docking with RJ45. With this docking system, professionals are able to connect to the network with RJ45, set up USB-C 100W power delivery to their connected device, experience high-resolution video output, and connect an external device for high-speed data transfer.

In addition to USB-C docking, the Philips 45B1U6900CH also has many other features that can help professionals complete their daily tasks. These include, but are not limited to: Display HDR 400 for VESA certified, high-quality coloring on screen, a headphone hook for easy stowage, and MultiClient Integrated KVM for controlling a two PC setup on the same monitor. Not to mention, the monitor’s TUV Rheinland Eyesafe RPF 50 certification ensures protection against blue light-induced eye strain with its ever-present blue light filter on the display.

Philips 45B1U6900CH Availability
For professionals aiming to boost workflow productivity, the Philips 45B1U6900CH monitor is ideal for meeting those needs.

The monitor will be available for purchase starting April and product availability may vary by country.

For additional information on Philips Evnia models:
https://www.evnia.philips

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About Evnia

Philips’ new gaming brand, Evnia, plans to “Reinvent the rules”. Designed for the modern gamer, Philips Evnia monitors slash stereotypes by providing more than just technical advantages, but also a sleek design that molds into any modern home environment.

At Philips Evnia, the goal is to make a monitor designed for everyone and anyone that aspires to be a gamer. With immersive features including the exclusive Ambiglow, gamers can personalize their surroundings and feel at ease when it’s time to game.

As new Philips Evnia models begin to launch throughout 2023, the only thing left for us to say is “Game on”.

Malaysia Global Business Forum identified critical considerations for Malaysia in ASEAN’s digital economy

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 4 April 2023 – The Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) recently held a high-level roundtable themed ‘Designing the Future of the Digital Economy’, which was attended by industry leaders and business associations. The guest of honour was The Honourable Syerleena Abdul Rashid who is the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Bukit Bendera political constituency in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

The MP’s Special Session with The Honourable Syerleena focused on understanding the intersection of the digital economy and the creative industry, and the way forward. Many consumers experience the digital economy through the efforts of creative content producers; as such, the interdependence of the digital economy and creative industries is a potential engine for economic growth and job creation in Malaysia.

Held at the Common Ground Damansara Heights in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, MGBF identified several critical considerations for Malaysia in ASEAN’s digital economy:

  1. The need for a “Resilient Digital Infrastructure” which, in the near future, should include an integrated rollout of 5G communications that empower communication within industry supply chains. While enhanced by 5G, this new ecosystem must be able to withstand the vast majority of cyber-attacks.
  2. The clear integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into daily work and models of productivity. This needs to include a rationalisation of which AI is used by the corporate sector and governments alike. Training and upskilling will ensure that humans will always remain relevant.
  3. The need for greater amount of digital content production domestically to take advantage of an empowered ecosystem. This content needs to include entertainment, news and enhanced learning, which should include augmented reality.

Nordin Abdullah, the Founding Chairman of the Malaysia Global Business Forum, said, “As the digital economy evolves, the concept of sovereign risk, which was once limited to geographical and political concerns faced in a given jurisdiction, has become something that needs managing on the individual, corporate and government levels. Business leaders need to actively manage the cyberspace in which their supply chains operate. An inability to manage these threats and communicate to customers that they are managed, will lead to a loss of market share.”

MGBF Co-Chairman, Rizal Kamaruzzaman, said, “Malaysia has the opportunity to make a paradigm shift into the global digital economy, bringing with it high-paying jobs and business opportunities that will reinvigorate the Malaysian economy. Data-driven decisions that address the challenges of the community will be the innovations that attract the most capital and the requisite critical mass of consumers. The government should look for these kinds of companies to push on the regional and global markets.”

Nordin added, “Based on various reports, there is a shortage of two to four million cybersecurity workforce globally. In the Malaysian context, this equates to approximately 10,000 to 20,000 individuals required to make the business ecosystem sufficiently cyber resilient. On the strategic level, this does not mean that enough resources have been allocated to deal with targeted attacks on specific infrastructure or critical organisations.”

Speakers at the event include Haresh Deol, Deputy President of the National Press Club of Malaysia; Datin Faridah Iriani, Director of BDEC Malaysia; Chris Seto, Managing Director of Dataxet Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Murugason R. Thangaratnam, CEO of Novem CS Sdn Bhd; Shin Mei Lee, Head of Enterprise Business, Google Cloud; Vicks Kanagasingam, CEO of Censof Digital Sdn Bhd; Matthew Barsing, Chief Commercial Officer of EPS Consultants; Sheriza Zakaria, CEO of Big Dataworks Sdn Bhd; and Bobby Varanasi, Founder of Matryzel Consulting.

Gerard Ratnam, Producer and TV Host for Bernama TV, moderated the Member of Parliament’s Special Session with YB Syerleena. Moderators for the remaining panel sessions were MGBF’s Nordin Abdullah, TV Host for Bernama TV Jessy Chahal, and Ruzanna Muhammad, Editor-at-Large for News Hub Asia.

MGBF was established to empower stakeholders at the intersection of international and Malaysian business. Through government relations, business intelligence, advocacy, media engagement, market research, networking, advisory and business matching, MGBF will continue to explore threats and opportunities with industry leaders and policy makers to ensure that Malaysia becomes a leader in the context of Asia.

For more information, visit www.MalaysiaGlobalBusinessForum.com.

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Lao Workers Seek Employment Abroad Due to Low Wages and Inflation

Lao workers prepare to go work in South Korea. (Photo: Lao Youth Radio).

High inflation and an increased cost of living at home are reasons cited for Lao laborers choosing to work abroad, according to the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare in Laos.

Chubb expands marine business in Malaysia and the Philippines

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 April 2023 – Chubb announced today that it is expanding its marine business in Asia.

In the Philippines, the insurer is rolling out a full suite of insurance products and services. This will effectively increase Chubb’s footprint in marine insurance to 10 markets in Asia, comprising Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Japan.

The operations in Philippines are led by Ms Jeanette Cebeda, Property and Casualty Technical Lines Marine and Surety Underwriter.

To further grow its marine business in Malaysia, Chubb has appointed Mr Owen Poh Head of Marine in that country.

Chubb’s underwriting strategy focuses on four pillars: the delivery of cargo, logistics, marine hull and fine art product and service offerings. The suite of products in Asia include Cargo Plus insurance for importers and exporters, relocation insurance for individuals and their possessions, shipment insurance for parcel and express freight, multimodal freight liability insurance for transport operators and localised fine art products for private and corporate collectors.

The insurer has also made additional investments in its services, including the award-winning Chubb CargoAdvantage® platform, a web-based marine cargo insurance quoting and issuing system as well as experienced risk managers to deliver physical and contractual risk management services to all sizes of Asian exporters and transport operators.

The product suite is designed to support a wide range of segments, including SME exporters and larger clients with a risk management focus, emerging pan-Asia logistics companies, local boat owners, and Asia’s art collectors.

Anthony O’Brien, Regional Marine & Fine Art Manager, Asia, Chubb, said: “Beyond the product capabilities, a key focus area is the offline service to complement Chubb’s investments within the digital area. With the appointment of Jeanette and Owen, we look forward to delivering a high level of service to the local art, boating, transport and shipping communities. We have made significant investments in our products, services and people but we have more to do in 2023 and beyond in supporting our existing and new distribution channels. We are not content maintaining the status quo as we are already designing our next product for a growing recreation boat segment in Asia.”

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About Chubb

Chubb is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 34,000 people worldwide.

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Get Client wins international marketing award – Two Comma Club

Generated half a billion dollars in revenue for clients in three years

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 April 2023 – Get Client With System (Get Client) has won the prestigious Two Comma Club Award from international marketing platform ClickFunnels, recognizing Get Client’s unique online marketing strategy as the only company in Hong Kong to be invited to the U.S. to receive the award in person, after achieving over $12 million in sales in 2022.

Get Client has been in business for three years now, and has been known for its unique marketing strategies that have battled through the economic crisis and won the Two Comma Club Award last year. The award recognizes companies that have earned more than $1 million in revenue from a single marketing funnel in a single year. The Two Comma Club Award also signifies that Get Client is one of only 3% of the world’s online marketing companies to have achieved this feat, and that the Get Client team has abandoned the traditional marketing mindset and applied a breakthrough reactive marketing strategy to analyze consumer psychology and drive real revenue results.

Nic Leung, founder of Get Client, said, “We believe that effective online marketing is not just about placing ads on social media platforms to get a seemingly unrealistic amount of attention or impression. Instead, marketing must be linked to actual revenue. Get Client will continue to promote a responsive marketing strategy to help clients achieve an efficient return on their investment. April Lo, another founder of Get Client, said, “Professional training is different from traditional teaching, we want to help trainers enter the market with unique marketing strategies to meet the market demand for knowledge. The knowledge gained by people will help them to be more competitive, and it will also help them to increase their income. Under the leadership of the two founders, Get Client has successfully created new market opportunities in the past three years despite the impact of the epidemic, and has become a guiding light for dozens of trainers and entrepreneurs in the professional training sector, generating nearly half a billion dollars in revenue for them.

Get Client was founded in 2020 with a focus on instant and responsive online marketing, combining sales and marketing strategies to create targeted marketing messages with efficient marketing funnels, so that potential consumers can take immediate action after receiving the messages and obtain high returns for clients in a cost-effective manner. In the future, Get Client will focus on the Southeast Asian market, helping clients around the world to apply reactive marketing strategies, while keeping up with the trend of big data and artificial intelligence technology, and continuously optimizing digital marketing to help clients develop potential markets and double their revenue results.

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Andrea Schenker-Wicki, President of the University of Basel, Switzerland’s oldest university and a leading global research university, will be honored by AUW on April 5

CHATTOGRAM, BANGLADESH – Media OutReach – 3 April 2023 – Asian University for Women (AUW) will convene a special ceremony on its campus in Chittagong on April 5 at 2:00 p.m. to confer a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, to Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Andrea Schenker-Wicki, President of Switzerland’s oldest university and one of the leading global research universities, the University of Basel. The ceremony will be presided over by Dr. Dipu Moni, Bangladesh’s Minister of Education and Chairman of the AUW Board of Trustees and Dr. Rubana Huq the Vice Chancellor of AUW. Bangladesh’s Information Minister Hon’ble Dr. Hasan Mahmud (who earned his PhD in Chemistry from Belgium) will speak as the Chief Guest in honoring Professor Schenker-Wicki. The AUW Choir will perform the national anthems of both Bangladesh and Switzerland to mark this special occasion.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Andrea Schenker-Wicki, President of the University of Basel, Switzerland

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Andrea Schenker-Wicki, President of the University of Basel, Switzerland

AUW’s formal relationship with the University of Basel began in January 2022 when the University of Basel became the first and, so far, the only university to extend scholarships for Afghan students who were then being evacuated to AUW to overcome bans imposed on women’s education in Afghanistan. Today, AUW, with universities in Afghanistan closed to women, is the single-largest host of Afghan female university students with close to 500 students already enrolled and another 500 expected to join within the year. Recently, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh met with a group of Afghan students at the Bangladesh Parliament and declared her unequivocal support for AUW’s initiative in support of Afghan women’s education. “You are all welcome to Bangladesh,” the Prime Minister said to the five Afghan women from AUW who met with her. She reaffirmed her own belief that Islam calls for equal treatment of women and men and no opportunity given to a man should be denied to a woman. She indicated that she would no longer be quiet on this affront that denies women equal opportunity.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh met with a group of Afghan students

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh met with a group of Afghan students

Andrea Schenker-Wicki:

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Andrea Schenker-Wicki was educated at ETH Zurich; she earned a licentiate in Business Administration at the University of Zurich; and a doctorate degree in the University of Fribourg where her thesis focused on crisis management decision concepts as they related to countermeasures to reduce ingestion dose after an accidental release of radioactivity.

Her habilitation thesis examined performance measurements and performance indicators in the evaluation of the performance of universities. She is the recipient of an honorary doctorate from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna.

Prior to her appointment at Basel, she was a full professor in Business Administration at the University of Zurich where she also served as Vice Rector of Law and Economics.

She serves (or served) on numerous committees and boards across Europe including as President of the Advisory Board of the Swiss Center of Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education; and as a Member of the Austrian Science Board.

Professor Andrea Schenker-Wicki’s visit to AUW is particularly significant in light of AUW’s recent initiative to explore the establishment of a comprehensive medical college and hospital and the supporting life sciences education and research as Basel is the home of two of the largest pharmaceutical houses in the world – Novartis and Roche.

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About Asian University for Women (AUW):

Founded in 2008 and located in Chittagong, Bangladesh, AUW is the first of its kind: a regional institution dedicated to women’s education and leadership development through liberal arts and sciences education. It is international in outlook but rooted in the contexts and aspirations of the people of Asia. Chartered by the Parliament of Bangladesh, AUW exists solely to support a rising network of women leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers from across the region. It seeks out women who show significant academic achievement and potential, demonstrate courage and a sense of outrage at injustice, and are empathic to the woes of other people.

1345 students from 17 countries currently attend AUW: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Timor Leste, Vietnam, and Yemen. More than 85% of AUW students are on full or near-full scholarships funded by supporters from around the world. The University has graduated over a thousand students to date. A majority of AUW graduates secure employment in the private and public sectors in their home countries while about 25% go on to pursue graduate studies at other institutions of higher learning including Oxford, Cambridge, Johns Hopkins, Stanford, Columbia, Duke, Brandeis and Tufts, among others. To learn more about Asian University for Women, please visit.