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Mister Model International Laos Candidate Stranded at Korean Airport

Mister International Laos 2021
Mister International Laos 2021, Mr. Viengkham Chanthavongsa.

Laos has missed out on competing in the Mister Model International 2021 Pageant this year due to visa and travel restrictions leaving the team stranded in South Korea.

Laos Has Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 34% Over Ten Years

Hongsa coal-fired power plant
Hongsa coal-fired power plant (Photo: Jason Rolan)

Laos has announced it has successfully reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 34 percent over the last ten years.

CSG Accelerates Growth, Expands Career Opportunities and Community Partnerships Across India with Flexible, Employee-Centered Work Philosophy

Flexibility and personal choice empower individuals to do their best work from anywhere and opens doors for more women professionals

BANGALORE, INDIA – News Direct – 5 October 2021 – CSG (NASDAQ: CSGS) today announced the continued growth of its workforce in Bangalore, India, the largest office across the more than 20 countries where the company operates. CSG’s India technology centers of excellence, employ over 1,500 world class technologists, of which 500 were hired in the last year. The company continues to significantly invest and grow in India with up to 500 new hires to come in the next 18 months. Today, the office serves as a primary center for CSG product development, technology innovation and research.

“At CSG, we create career opportunities where every day our employees can pursue their passions, show up as their true selves, and deliver unmatched value and results for our customers,” said Sudhansu Panigrahi, head of India operations at CSG. “To unlock the full potential of our people, we’ve cultivated a culture that values authenticity and encourages every employee to dream big, fail fast, and constantly evolve. CSG is committed to delivering game-changing technologies that lead to extraordinary outcomes for our customers, and our growing team across India is at the heart of driving our innovation.”

CSG is reimagining what today’s workplace is like and how it should be, for both current employees and new hires. The company’s workplace of the future philosophy supports work-life integration and employees’ diverse needs, providing flexibility and personal choice so employees can do their best work from anywhere in India.

Today, CSG employees can work from their home offices, one of the CSG offices or a mix of both, letting them flourish in a workspace most conducive to their productivity and supporting each employee’s needs. Additionally, the company continues to emphasize and promote personal wellness and well-being by providing the resources and means to enable worldwide collaboration and personal connection across its over 5,000 employees.

CSG’s commitment to inspire and deliver impact extends beyond its corporate walls and into the communities where its people live and work.

In India, CSG works with the Udayan Shalini Fellowship Program (USF) and Prerana Nurturing Merit, two local non-governmental organizations (NGOs), to empower women through higher education, mentoring, training and employability. CSG’s focus on gender diversity and equitable gender representation in the workplace, has led to over 40% of new hires and 36% of the total CSG India employee base being women. CSG plans to engage with additional NGOs and expand its community partnerships in the future. CSG employees are also encouraged and supported with volunteer paid time off to give back to their communities in ways that are meaningful and impactful to each individual.

To learn more about careers at CSG and our company culture, visit CSG careers.

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.

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Cellini Recognised by the Made with Passion Initiative in Singapore

Cellini makes its mark amongst other local brands for its strong representation and dedication in creating products people love and trust. Recognised for its exemplary hard work and dedication to bringing new experiences to all, the home-grown designer furniture brand was selected by an esteemed panel to join the Made with Passion slate. With an illustrious 35-year-long award-winning history, being part of this national initiative sets Cellini up as a brand to keep an eye out for their exquisite craftsmanship and characteristic designs.

 

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 October 2021 – To celebrate lifestyle brands and their unique stories that turned possibilities into realities, Singapore’s national initiative Made with Passion has recently been expanded. Among its chosen 64 new names, Cellini is one of the select few given the honour to carry the brand mark. Connecting consumers with the creative works of skilled artisans on their e-commerce platform and brick-and-mortar furniture stores, Cellini’s unwavering belief in uniting tradition with innovation is spotlighted through this achievement.

 

Timeless Passion Matched with Ambition

Home to tasteful creations shaped by signature styles and ambitions, Cellini has been making waves since its inception in 1986. Emphasising quality and exclusivity, the furniture brand has long created modern pieces that abide by a human-centric philosophy. With manufacturing facilities and showrooms across multiple countries, the company is revered by the masses for its attention to detail. The smallest project aspects in furniture design such as its use of trademark cast aluminium legs over those outsourced have further established the brand as a go-to design hub.

 

Boasting products such as the Korus, Yves and Sho leather sofas and more, homeowners can experience the passion of this lifestyle label in their own abode. While keeping up with design trends, Cellini’s designers are mindful to extract only the essence of the material and create pieces that would not quickly fade with passing trends.

 

It is with these unique takes on personal spaces and the importance placed on fine carpentry that pushed for Cellini’s feature as a Made with Passion brand. Having attracted over 300 applicants since its open call held in April 2021, local brands underwent a rigorous evaluation process prior to the announcement. Assessed by a panel of industry leaders, trade associations, and government agencies, brands that were considered key players in the vibrant landscape of local entrepreneurship were selected for their value – one of which, was Cellini.  

 

Bringing the visionary concepts of their creators to life, Cellini’s courageous pursuit of the zeal for furniture is one worthy of celebration. Blurring the lines between art and function, taking in the passion of Cellini by discovering their furniture packages in Singapore is one way homeowners can tell their own story.

 

About Cellini Singapore:

Cellini is a home-grown designer furniture brand in Singapore. Investing in state-of-the-art technology, Cellini’s furniture showrooms boast specially curated pieces that are second-to-none in terms of quality craftsmanship. It has also expanded its services to offer timeless furniture pieces across Asia, in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Taiwan, in addition to making its mark as a successful e-commerce business. For more information, please visit: https://www.cellini.com.sg/.

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China Oil Gangran Will Be Renamed “Century Energy International”, Clean Energy Industry Heavyweights On Board to Steer Business Transformation

– Business Focus Set on New Energy Sector

– Pivoting on Energy & Environment, Energy Technology, and Energy Safety

 

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 5 October 2021 – China Oil Gangran Energy Group Holdings Limited (“China Oil Gangran” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries the “Group” , SEHK stock code: 8132) announces that it has obtained shareholder approval at its recently held annual general meeting to change the Company name to “Century Energy International Holdings Limited“. The new company name will become effective upon completion of all legal procedures. It has also announced appointments of new board members and senior management who are leaders in the clean energy industry and possess extensive management experience at public companies. Bringing their wealth of industry knowledge and broad network in the clean energy industry in China and across the globe, the new management will give new impetus to the Company’s development and drive its business transformation into full gear.

 

Seize Opportunities from Carbon Peak and Neutrality to Thrive in China’s New Energy Sector

Mr. Cheung Yip-sang, the new Chief Executive Officer of the Group, said, “I am excited about joining Century Energy International to steer the Group’s business transformation after a two-year business restructuring. The business focus of the Group will be squarely set on the new energy sector, pivoting on the development of the clean energy industry chain. As a major energy-consuming country, the Chinese government has committed to achieving carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. The fundamental key to achieving the ‘double-carbon’ target is to change the path of the energy industry by adopting new technologies to accelerate the switch to clean energy, so as to increase energy efficiency and minimise the impact to the environment. As an emerging energy corporation, the Group’s mission is to ‘Benefit People’s Livelihood with Clean Energy and Technological Innovation’.  We will explore the use of new technologies to advance the energy industry by introducing and integrating quality projects in China and from abroad, combining capital, technology and businesses to create synergies. Our goal is to thrive in the fields of new energy materials, energy saving and environmental protection and digital technologies for energy safety.”


New Energy Industry Veterans Enlisted to Bring New Impetus to the Company

The Company has recently announced various senior management appointments. All the new appointees are industry leaders who possess unique insights into the energy industry in China and around the globe. They include:

 

Mr. Leung Wing Cheong Eric, Non-executive Director and Chairman of the Board: Mr. Leung Wing Cheong Eric is experienced in the new energy industry and capital market. Mr. Leung was the deputy managing director, an executive director, and the chief financial officer of China Gas Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (Stock Code: 384), from 2005 to 2014. Prior to that, Mr. Leung had worked in different investment banks. Mr. Leung is a lawyer by training, and is qualified to practise law in Hong Kong, England & Wales, and Australia.

 

Mr. Cheung Yip-sang, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer: Mr. Cheung has extensive experience in the energy sector, having worked for ENN Holdings Energy Limited (“ENN Energy”, Stock Code: 2688) for more than 15 years. Mr. Cheung was the Chief Executive Officer of ENN Energy from 2010 to 2014. Mr. Cheung had subsequently joined the ENN Group in 2014, focusing on the clean energy industry chain, later serving as the Chief Executive Officer of ENN Group from 2017 to 2019. Mr. Cheung ranked No.1 of the oil & gas sector in Forbes’ “Best CEOs of listed companies in China” in 2013. He also topped Institutional Investor’s “Best CEOs” ranking, placing No.1 in the Oil & Gas sector in Asia in 2014.

 

Mr. Ma Shenyuan, President (China Business): Mr. Ma has long been engaged in business development and administrative management in the oil & gas industry, and has held important positions in many government departments and companies in Mainland China, including the National Development and Reform Commission and State Bureau of Petroleum and Chemical Industry. He has also served as general manager of natural gas business development in Greater China at the Royal Dutch Shell Plc (“Shell”), as well as senior vice president of ENN Energy and ENN Group. He was the president of ENN Energy Trading Group and the CEO of China Pacific Oil & Gas Co., Ltd.

 

Mr. Li Dewen, President (International Business): Mr. Li is experienced in the international sales and overseas investment operations. He has served as a certified attorney-at-law at the Ministry of Justice of the People’s Republic of China, and acquired substantial experience in Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”). He has spearheaded the establishment of the “China-Israel Agricultural Hi-Tech Fund” in China. In tandem with the strong momentum of China’s “Belt and Road” initiative, Mr. Li has facilitated the overseas investments of Chinese state-owned companies, including China Railway Engineering Corporation, China National Electric Engineering Corporation, and China National Building Materials Group Corporation.


Mr. Lim Haw Kuang, Independent Non-executive Director: Mr. Lim Haw Kuang has been a director of Bank Negara Malaysia (Central Bank of Malaysia) since March 2015. He has been an executive director of Ranhill Holdings Berhad (MYX Stock Code: 5272) since September 2014 and an independent non-executive director of Jinxin Fertility Group Limited, a company listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (Stock Code: 1951). Prior to that, from March 2013 to March 2014 and from March 2014 to April 2016, he was an independent non-executive director and a non-executive director of ENN Energy (Stock Code: 2688). Mr. Lim has previously worked for Royal Dutch Shell Plc (“Shell”) for 34 years. During his tenure at Shell, Mr. Lim has held various director and senior management positions, including executive chairman of Shell (China) Ltd. (from July 2005 to February 2013), vice president of corporate planning and strategy for Shell, president of oil products in Asia Pacific and Middle East regions, chairman of Shell Malaysia Limited, as well as a managing director of Shell Malaysia Exploration & Production. From 2012 to 2016, Mr. Lim was an international council member of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development. Since June 2019, Mr. Lim has been a non-executive director of Wison Group, a company based in Shanghai with international operations in three main areas: oil and gas engineering services, offshore and marine services, and new materials. Mr. Lim graduated with a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the Imperial College of Science and Technology of the University of London in August 1978. He also obtained a master’s degree in business administration from the International Management Institute in Geneva in 1986.

 

About China Oil Gangran Energy Group Holdings Limited (SEHK stock code: 8132)

China Oil Gangran Energy Group Holdings Limited, to be renamed “Century Energy International Holdings Limited”, is an emerging energy company with a corporate mission to “Benefit People’s Livelihood with Clean Energy and Technology and Innovation”. The Company focuses on the development of the clean energy industry chain and adeptly utilises the R&D results of frontier technology in order to explore and advance industrialisation in energy technology and to connect and integrate with quality projects and resources in China and overseas. The Company aims to create substantial synergy between capital, technology, business and operational management and strives to establish its core competitiveness in the fields of new energy materials, energy saving and environmental protection and digital technologies for energy safety, developing into a respected technological energy corporation with influence across the industry.

#ChinaOilGangran

Domino’s utilises Azure to cook up innovation boost

Streamlined process promises better customer experiences

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach – 5 October 2021 – Microsoft is delighted to announce that Domino’s Pizza Enterprises has signed a three-year strategic technology and services agreement to use Azure to help accelerate the company’s modernisation and expansion plans.

Despite the constraints of the global pandemic Domino’s continues to grow rapidly; in the last financial year it served 281 million pizzas, opened 285 new stores around the world, and recorded $3.7 billion worth of network sales. This financial year it expects to open a further 500 stores.

Its latest wave of digital modernisation sees Domino’s transitioning workloads and data collections from on-premise servers, and optimising its ordering and fulfilment systems – which will in turn enhance the customer experience and build loyalty.

Michael Gillespie, CDXO, Domino’s said; “Innovation is baked into the very DNA of Domino’s and by utilising Azure there is an opportunity to accelerate the pace at which we can deliver new services and products, and streamline operations for our business and for our franchisees.

 

“We have a clear roadmap of the innovation opportunities that will keep Domino’s at the forefront of this industry. Microsoft Azure provides the high performance, resilient and trusted digital foundations for that and opens the door to a whole ecosystem of Azure tools, skills and services that we will be able to leverage.”

 

Recently appointed CTO, Matthias Hansen, said; “It’s great to walk into an established relationship with a technology partner where we are both challenging each other to be our best. I look forward to continuing our partnership and using Microsoft’s services as our global business continues to grow.”

 

During its most recent investor presentation Domino’s outlined plans to;

  • Use data driven analysis to prioritise new store development;
  • Invest in customers’ digital ordering experience (a new web and mobile platform will be rolled out this financial year); and
  • Analyse store metrics to improve unit economics.

Domino’s international growth plans, particularly in Japan and Europe, are also supported by Azure which promises unparalleled scalability and geographic reach.

 

Steven Worrall, managing director, Microsoft Australia said; “I’m absolutely delighted that Domino’s, which is a leading Australian retail company and innovator, has embraced the power and potential of Microsoft Azure as the digital platform for the future.

 

“I firmly believe that this agreement will ensure Domino’s can accelerate even further ahead and Microsoft will be there every step of the way to support its endeavours.”

Microsoft is currently working with Domino’s on the design of a new store, using technology and data-driven insights to optimise layout and processes. Leveraging Microsoft’s extensive partner ecosystem, the idea is to optimise the physical store layout for the pizza making and delivery process using digital twin technology and testing the results virtually before commencing the fit-out.

About Domino’s

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises is the largest pizza chain in Australia. The ASX-listed business operates in 10 markets, with more than 3,100 stores and is the leading international Domino’s franchise.

About Microsoft

Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organisation on the planet to achieve more.


#Microsoft

Nexusguard Research Uncovers New “Black Storm” Attack Threat to Communications Service Provider Networks

DDoS mitigation leader advises CSPs to use deep learning-based attack detection

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 October 2021 – A new cyber threat, coined a “Black Storm” attack, could potentially wreak havoc on communications service provider (CSP) networks, according to new distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) research from Nexusguard: A New Threat to CSP Networks – The Impending “Black Storm.” While DDoS amplification attacks rely on DNS servers or other similar open services to interrupt connectivity, a Black Storm attack can leverage any device connected to the Internet. Researchers caution that the volume from one Black Storm attack could terminate medium to large-sized enterprises in a clean sweep and severely cripple a large-scale CSP network.

 

According to the firm’s analysis, hackers can achieve Black Storm attacks more easily than amplification attacks, which could quickly dominate the cyberworld. Black Storm attacks could be manifested by hackers employing a BlackNurse attack in a reflective manner (rBlackNurse attacks). By generating spoofed UDP requests to CSP devices’ closed UDP ports—a reflection of the ping replies returned to the CSP network ping sources in BlackNurse attacks—the devices respond with destination port unreachable responses. As more devices continue to respond to the spoofed IP source, the volume of responses completely overwhelms the target CSP network and creates the Black Storm attack. Nexusguard advises CSPs     to perform regular vulnerability scanning, apply access control to routers and use deep learning-based detection methods. Deep learning approaches can help CSPs analyze huge amounts of data quickly and accurately while overcoming the inefficiencies inherent in threshold or signature-based methods.

 

“The potential risk from impending Black Storm attacks could obliterate individual enterprises and have devastating consequences for communications service providers and completely saturate their networks,” warned Juniman Kasman, chief technology officer for Nexusguard. “Networks targeted by these attacks need to apply deep learning intelligence in order to analyze traffic patterns and identify Black Storm attacks well before they can be exploited.”

 

The pandemic witnessed a massive increase in reliance on connectivity as well as a 341% increase in DDoS attacks in 2020, which strained CSPs and internet service providers (ISPs) that provide the networks for the new levels of remote work. Nexusguard researchers caution that CSPs and other organizations that rely on standard DDoS mitigation solutions designed to detect and mitigate incoming traffic risk missing internal traffic issues, which can arise from rBlackNurse traffic proliferating internally within CSP networks.

 

To help CSPs quickly launch anti-DDoS capabilities to protect customers, Nexusguard launched the TAP100 Program, which removes the hardware barriers associated with typical anti-DDoS service ramp-up, allowing CSP product teams and C-suites to capture new revenue opportunities and ensure superior customer service.

 

Nexusguard’s DDoS threat research reports on attack data from botnet scanning, honeypots, CSPs and traffic moving between attackers and their targets to help companies identify vulnerabilities and stay informed about global cyber security trends.

 

Read Nexusguard’s full Black Storm white paper for more details.

 

About Nexusguard

Founded in 2008, Nexusguard is a leading cloud-based distributed denial of service (DDoS) security solution provider fighting malicious internet attacks. Nexusguard ensures uninterrupted internet service, visibility, optimization and performance. Nexusguard is focused on developing and providing the best cybersecurity solution for every client across a range of industries with specific business and technical requirements. Nexusguard also enables communications service providers to deliver DDoS protection solution as a service. Nexusguard delivers on its promise to provide you with peace of mind by countering threats and ensuring maximum uptime. Visit www.nexusguard.com for more information.

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Poly Appoints Eternal Asia as Distributor for South East Asia

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 October 2021 – Eternal Asia has been appointed by Poly, leader in premium audio and video solutions, as a distributor in South East Asia. Eternal Asia will provide Poly’s full portfolio of consumer and business audio and video offerings to consumer retailers, ecommerce platforms, as well as value-added resellers in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

 

“Delivering innovative and beautifully engineered audio and video experiences to our partners is key to addressing the insatiable demand from businesses and home users looking for the best user experience for their meetings, whether from the office, working from home, or anywhere in between,” said Charlie Harb, Director for Consumer eTail, APAC, Poly. “We look forward to working with Eternal Asia towards expanding our offering in South East Asia with a wider selection of platforms including eTail for consumers’ professional headsets, speakerphones, and video conferencing needs in this age of hybrid work.”

 

“We are very excited to work with Poly” said Asri Salleh, CEO Eternal Asia. We see a huge opportunity distributing for Poly across South East Asia, in the retail and online channels providing a solution that covers the hybrid workers and leisure demands from most consumers. The range offers a flexible yet diverse range of products that suit any use case in the market.”

 

Headquartered in Singapore, Eternal Asia is majority owned by Eternal Asia Supply Chain Management, which is listed on the stock exchange in Shenzhen. The distributor houses more than 500 employees across Asia with operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam and Australia.

 

Eternal Asia has the qualities of communication, flexibility, a reliable history and agility as being the best possible fit for its business moving forward in South East Asia.

 

Eternal Asia prides themselves on being responsive to our customer’s requirements with quality products.

 

About Poly

Poly (NYSE: POLY) creates premium audio and video products so you can have your best meeting — anywhere, anytime, every time. Our headsets, video and audio-conferencing products, desk phones, analytics software and services are beautifully designed and engineered to connect people with incredible clarity. They’re pro-grade, easy to use and work seamlessly with all the best video and audio conferencing services. With Poly (Plantronics, Inc. – formerly Plantronics and Polycom), you’ll do more than just show up, you’ll stand out. For more information visit www.Poly.com.

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