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Dataxet Expands in Asia with Thailand Acquisition

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 13 December 2021 – Dataxet has acquired InfoQuest, Thailand’s largest provider of media monitoring services. InfoQuest joins Dataxet’s network of market-leading media intelligence companies which include Sonar Platform in Indonesia, NAMA in Malaysia and Truescope in Singapore.

Dataxet was launched in 2020 with the vision to create the first Asia-based CommsTech group. In their first 18 months of operation they have become a category leader and fastest growing media intelligence network in the region, providing best-in-class services for over 300 blue-chip enterprise and public sector clients.

 

David Liu, Founder & CEO of Dataxet, said: “InfoQuest is a great addition to our family of companies and furthers our position as a leading media intelligence service provider. We continue to gain traction and delight customers by combining robust technology platforms with world class talent. The caliber of companies and clients joining our network demonstrates how our disruptive model is adding new value to marketing and communications professionals.”

 

Jalthong Patamapongs, Founder and Chairman of InfoQuest, said: “We’re excited about joining Dataxet Group and the considerable prospects for future growth. With their technology and people, Dataxet has proven their ability to fully integrate media intelligence data into actionable insights and help clients in Asia to better communicate to their customers and audiences. Given our dominant position in Thailand, we are well placed to expand our offering and deliver new revenue streams.”

Dataxet will also announce their planned expansion into Vietnam early 2022, where they have already identified another best-in-class partner in the market. This will further solidify the leadership position of Dataxet Group in the CommsTech industry in SE Asia. 

About Dataxet

Dataxet Pte Ltd is a leading integrated data intelligence holding company operating in Asia. Its branded networks provide best-in-class media monitoring services along with localised research and data analytics expertise to deliver accurate, applicable and actionable data insights. https://www.dataxet.com/

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About InfoQuest

InfoQuest is a leading media intelligence organization and news agency in Thailand. InfoQuest offers various media intelligence services ranging from media monitoring of newspapers, magazines, websites, and social media to online, real-time news aggregator from more than 100 sources. News archives can be accessed as far back 20 years, satisfying the needs and goals of every organization for both domestic and international press release distribution. https://www.infoquest.co.th/company/en

CSG SaaS Platform Earns Frost & Sullivan Product Leadership Award for Innovative Technology and Unparalleled Customer Experiences

Brisbane, Australia – News Direct – 13 December 2021 – CSG ® (NASDAQ: CSGS) is transforming the way companies engage with their customers by arming today’s leading brands with future-ready technologies that drive extraordinary customer experiences. Today, Frost & Sullivan recognized CSG’s agile, end-to-end revenue management suite with the 2021 Asia-Pacific OSS/BSS Product Leadership Award. The recognition is a testament to CSG’s continuous innovation, providing companies with flexible and configurable solutions that help them digitally monetize and enhance their customers’ experiences.


“CSG’s future-ready technologies ease the complexities of creating dynamic ecosystems and deliver more impactful value to consumers, enterprises, and partners,” said Ian Watterson, head of CSG’s Asia-Pacific business. “Being consistently recognized by Frost & Sullivan for our next-generation SaaS platform in the Asia-Pacific market and around the globe is truly a great honor. We are thankful for the recognition of our industry-leading technologies and innovation for communications service providers in the Asia Pacific OSS/BSS market.”


Frost & Sullivan awarded CSG with the 2021 Asia-Pacific OSS/BSS Product Leadership Award for its leadership in enabling telco operators to monetize new revenue streams efficiently across various locations and channels, optimize business costs, improve service delivery, and leverage data and insights to understand their customers better and deliver exceptional experiences.


“CSG exhibits design mastery in producing unparalleled innovations that turn customer benchmarks for customer experience into award-winning experiences,” said Frost & Sullivan’s associate director of ICT, Mei Lee Quah. “CSG is known within the industry as a collaborative partner who helps customers solve their toughest business challenges. The company’s increased footprint in the Asia-Pacific market is evidence that customers see CSG as a valuable resource and partner and more than just a technical vendor.”


Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards recognize companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development.


For more information on CSG’s globally recognized and award-winning revenue management suite, visit https://www.csgi.com/capabilities/revenue-and-customer-management/.

About CSG

CSG is a leader in innovative customer engagement, revenue management and payments solutions that make ordinary customer experiences extraordinary. Our cloud-first architecture and customer-obsessed mindset help companies around the world launch new digital services, expand into new markets, and create dynamic experiences that capture new customers and build brand loyalty. For nearly 40 years, CSG’s technologies and people have helped some of the world’s most recognizable brands solve their toughest business challenges and evolve to meet the demands of today’s digital economy with future-ready solutions that drive exceptional customer experiences. With 5,000 employees in over 20 countries, CSG is the trusted technology provider for leading global brands in telecommunications, retail, financial services, and healthcare. Our solutions deliver real world outcomes to more than 900 customers in over 120 countries.

To learn more, visit us at csgi.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Copyright © 2021 CSG Systems International, Inc. and/or its affiliates (“CSG”). All rights reserved. CSG® is a registered trademark of CSG Systems International, Inc. All third-party trademarks, service marks, and/or product names which are referenced in this document are the property of their respective owners, and all rights therein are reserved.

US Investments in Laos Reach Over USD 280 Million

Ford is a US car manufacturer operating in Laos.
Ford is a US car manufacturer operating in Laos (Photo: Lao Ford City).

The United States has invested more than USD 280 million in Laos through activities including construction, mining, financial and other services.

Leading Cosmetics Brand Pula Enters the Chinese Market

TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 13 December 2021 – Recently, Pula, a well-known Japanese cosmetics brand for children, has enters the Chinese market, aiming to provide pure natural, non-additive, safe, and high-quality skin care products for Chinese consumers.

 

The quality of children’s skin care products has been concerned by consumers as children’s skin care products are seen as essentials. As a new brand of children’s skin care, Pula Star stands out with its high-quality product, advanced research and development ability, and pure natural raw materials without addition. The brand pays attention to scientific and technological research and development ability, strives for excellence in product quality, and constantly develops core technology to ensure that product quality is always leading in the industry.

 

Adhere to the highest quality in the selection of raw materials, all raw materials of Pula’s products are green and traceable, without any animal ingredients, preservatives, and other harmful chemical ingredients. The core concept of manufacturing high-quality products reflects in every detail. From the choice of raw materials to product packaging materials, natural environmental protection has always been consistent. The packaging design of the brand chooses soft and comfortable colors, and uses green and recyclable materials, making the concept of environmental protection a daily choice of consumers.

 

Children are the future of a better life. Pula, adhering to the sense of corporate social responsibility, will always take natural, safe and sustainable development as the creative source of brand development, provide safe and pollution-free excellent products for Chinese children, and protect the better future of Chinese children together with thousands of Chinese families.

 

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Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum’s flagship event on second day

APRU MetaGame Conference focused on education, talent, and the future of esports

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 December 2021 – The second morning of the annual Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum (DELF) focused on education, talent, and the future of esports. At the APRU MetaGame Conference, educators and industry experts from the APAC region came together to discuss Hong Kong’s role as an emergent esports leader. They also shared ideas on how APAC universities can band up to develop career pathways for students in esports.

 

The focus was then shifted to “Esports, Gaming, and Skills of the Future” and the “Gamification of Social Well-being” by two panels. Students participating in the APRU Esports Paper Competition, which Cyberport and APRU – Association of Pacific Rim Universities co-organised to promote innovative research, presented their brilliant ideas on esports business models, esports for social good, and health and wellness in esports. The results were announced at the conference where two of the winners came from the University of British Columbia, and one from the National University of Singapore

 

Sherman S Cheng, Acting Secretary General & Chief Financial Officer of APRU, said “Cyberport has supported The APRU Esports Followship Program by offering students insights and access to the Esports industry through workshops, internship opportunities and entrepreneurship opportunities. APRU has established its new International University Center, IUC, at Cyberport this past February with a grand opening ceremony last month. Together with our members in Hong Kong, the IUC provides an opportunity for all APRU members to work with around 800 startups and technology companies here at Cyberport. APRU brings our international network to Cyberport, the digital technology hub in Hong Kong, whereby we aim to take our collaborations to the next level to empower innovative talent and steer the industry forward.”

 

Peter Yan, CEO of Cyberport, said, “Talent cultivation is one of the three strategic pillars of Cyberport. Our partnership with APRU has allowed us to explore ways to cultivate leaders of tomorrow through the lens of esports and the expansive value chain within this growing industry. With the 2nd APRU Metagame Conference as part of the flagship DELF event, the recent establishment of the APRU International University Centre at Cyberport, and several collaborations in the works, we look forward to further coupling APRU’s international network of universities with the flourishing digital entertainment community at Cyberport to help young talents hone their skills and delve into an exciting career in esports.”

 

Since December 2020, Cyberport and APRU have launched a number of new collaboration initiatives to leverage their respective international platforms and networks to promote the development of the esports industry and its talents. These initiatives include the inaugural Esports MetaGame Conference, the first APRU Esports Fellowship Program, and the first APRU Global Tournament, to allow students to build deep connections across the entire esports industry – publishers, league tournaments, and its technological advancement – for greater opportunities to develop their esports skillset and career.

 

For more details on the event and the full list of speakers, please visit the DELF2021 website: http://delf.cyberport.hk/

 

For high resolution photos, please download via this link.

 

Photo 1: One of the flagship events of the annual grand event “Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum” — 2021 APRU Esports MetaGame conference was held this morning. Sherman S Cheng, Acting Secretary General & Chief Financial Officer of APRU, said “Cyberport has supported The APRU Esports Followship Program by offering students insights and access to the Esports industry through workshops, internship opportunities and entrepreneurship opportunities.”

Photo 2: Peter Yan, CEO of Cyberport, said, “Talent cultivation is one of the three strategic pillars of Cyberport. Our partnership with APRU has allowed us to explore ways to cultivate leaders of tomorrow through the lens of esports and the expansive value chain within this growing industry.

Photo 3: APRU Metagame Conference, as part of the flagship DELF event, focused on education, talent, and the future of esports.

Photo 4: Eric Chan, Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport, and Mr Timothy Shen, Founder & Investor, Yesports Media Limited, shared industry insights on stage.

About Cyberport

Cyberport is an innovative digital community with around 800 on-site start-ups and technology companies. It is managed by Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, which is wholly owned by the Hong Kong SAR Government. With a vision to be the hub for digital technology, thereby creating a new economic driver for Hong Kong, Cyberport is committed to nurturing a vibrant tech ecosystem by cultivating talent, promoting entrepreneurship among youth, supporting start-ups on their growth journey, fostering industry development by promoting strategic collaboration with local and international partners, and integrating new and traditional economies by accelerating digital transformation in the public and private sectors.

For more information, please visit www.cyberport.hk

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About APRU

As a network of 61 leading universities linking the Americas, Asia and Australasia, APRU (the Association of Pacific Rim Universities) brings together thought leaders, researchers, and policy-makers to exchange ideas and collaborate on effective solutions to the challenges of the 21st century. We leverage collective education and research capabilities of our members into the international public policy process. In the post-pandemic era, our strategic priorities focus on providing a neutral platform for high-level policy dialogue, taking actions on climate change, and supporting diversity, inclusion, and minorities. APRU’s primary activities support these strategic priorities with a focus on key areas such as disaster risk reduction, women in leadership, indigenous knowledge, virtual student exchange, esports, population aging, global health, sustainable cities, artificial intelligence, waste management and more.

For more information, please visit www.apru.org

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Laos Sees 1,274 New Covid-19 Cases, Record Number of Deaths

Covid-19 update

Laos has confirmed 1,274 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with eleven deaths making a new record for the country.

Laos Sees Yet Another Record Day of Covid-19 Cases

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Laos has confirmed 1,898 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, yet another record for the country.

SunMirror AG: Expanding the Team to Support the Execution of the Growth Strategy into Critical Raw Materials

ZUG, SWITZERLAND – EQS Newswire – 11 December 2021 – SunMirror AG (“SunMirror”, “the Company”; Vienna Stock Exchange: ROR1; Frankfurt Stock Exchange: ROR; ISIN CH0396131929) is pleased to announce experienced senior executives to join the SunMirror’s Leadership Team.

SunMirror has appointed Ms. Flavia R. Sennhauser as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Roger Hermann who has been serving as Chief Financial Officer will continue to work as a senior executive in the Company. Ms. Sennhauser is proposed for election to join the Board of Directors at the 2021 Annual General Meeting on December 17, 2021.

The Company has further strengthened its senior leadership team with Lord David Richards of Herstmonceux, and with Mr. Gavin Rezos, who have joined SunMirror as advisors to the Board. Furthermore, Lord Richards and Mr. Rezos have agreed to be proposed to join the Board of Directors; Lord Richards as Chairman and Mr. Rezos as Deputy Chairman. The Company expects to propose to its shareholders their election in early 2022, after the completion of the transaction detailed in the announcement on August 26, 2021.

Ms. Sennhauser is a senior financial professional with more than two decades of experience in mining, commodities, infrastructure and energy. Ms. Sennhauser was Chief Business Officer at waste-to-energy company Xetrov Group Ltd. where she led its sales and investment/ project development division. Previously, she was a senior executive at Credit Suisse AG and Gazprombank AG, among others, focused on global commodities banking. Flavia’s extensive background intersecting finance and mining complements SunMirror’s already strong corporate finance team.

Lord Richards was formerly the UK’s Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), the professional head of the British Armed Forces. During his international career he commanded the UK Contingent in East Timor, the UK Joint Task Force in Sierra Leone during the Sierra Leone Civil War, and NATO’s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps during which time he commanded NATO forces in Afghanistan. As CDS he was military strategic adviser to the Prime Minister and a member of the UK’s National Security Council. Lord Richards has a well-developed international network representing the highest echelons of industry, politics and global finance. His experience in conflict management and mitigation, and his understanding of geopolitics across the globe, will be of great benefit to SunMirror.

Mr. Rezos possess an extensive rage of experience in capital markets, large cross border resources transactions and project finance. In a director, advisor or banking capacity he has overseen financing and development of large mineral resources and energy projects around the world, ranging from Iluka Resources’ Jacinth Ambrosia Zircon Project, Ilmenite Projects in the Murray Basin and Cataby, Australia, to the La Coipa Gold mine in Chile, gas distribution in Argentina and battery metals resource projects in Scandinavia. Mr. Rezos is solicitor by training and was previously HSBC’s Head of Legal and Compliance across Australasia, thereafter HSBC’s Regional Head of Legal and Compliance for South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East before becoming a Director at HSBC Investment Banking in the Middle East. Mr. Rezos is an experienced public company Director having held Board and Chairman positions at public companies listed on NASDAQ, ASX and Frankfurt Securities Exchanges. He has a strong background in project finance, capital markets, corporate governance, sustainability and environmental issues.

SunMirror also plans to establish an Advisory Board to support the Board of Directors. It is intended that the Advisory Board will include Simon Clarke, who joined SunMirror as a Senior Advisor, and currently serves as International Counsel to Australia’s Minderoo Foundation. He was from 2009 to 2019 Senior Partner at the law firm Allen & Overy. Additionally, it is intended that a representative of Opus Capital Switzerland AG is going to join the Advisory Board. Opus Capital is a leading independent financial services companies in Switzerland focused on bringing to market high-growth opportunities. The firm’s business activities focus on M&A advisory and underwriting for mid-cap companies.

With these appointments, SunMirror is building a solid foundation for its next phase of development and considers itself being well positioned to execute its growth into critical raw materials for the green evolution.

About SunMirror AG

The Group invests into strategic mineral exploration assets with a focus on sustainable green battery metals, like cobalt, lithium and nickel, as well as iron ore and gold deposits in developed markets. The company aims to either produce minerals at a later stage or sell those assets to strategic buyers. SunMirror is differentiated by taking a “mine-to-market” approach to sustainability across the value chain, creating a mining industry “best practice.”

The company’s shares (ISIN CH0396131929) are listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange (ticker: ROR1) as well as on Xetra and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker: ROR). For further information, please visit: www.sunmirror.com.

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