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Okta Appoints Neville Vincent as Vice President, Asia

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Laotian Times
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 20 February 2023 – Okta, the leading independent identity provider, today announced that it has appointed information technology industry veteran and senior business executive Neville Vincent as Vice President for Asia.

Neville Vincent, Vice President, Asia, Okta
Neville Vincent, Vice President, Asia, Okta

Vincent will oversee Okta’s business operations, deepen partner links, and lead the company’s expansion in this region.

Vincent has over two decades of experience in the technology industry, leading and providing strategic direction to drive business growth and capture emerging opportunities throughout Asia Pacific. He recently served as Vice President, Enterprise, Asia Pacific and Japan for Nutanix and has held senior sales leadership roles at Oracle, Hitachi Vantara, and Adduce Technologies.

Ben Goodman, Okta’s Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific, said: “Vincent has tremendous depth and breadth of experience working with customers, partners, and teams across the Asian IT industry. We are privileged to have him on board, and we look forward to his leadership to help take Okta’s business in the region to the next level.”

“Digital identity is the foundation of modern businesses,” said Vincent. “I am thrilled to join a fast-growing company like Okta to lead its high-performance team. As cyberattacks intensify, organisations look to security, customer experience, and the cloud as key differentiators of their business.”

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About Okta

Okta is the World’s Identity Company. As the leading independent Identity partner, we free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. The most trusted brands trust Okta to enable secure access, authentication, and automation. With flexibility and neutrality at the core of our Okta Workforce Identity and Customer Identity Clouds, business leaders and developers can focus on innovation and accelerate digital transformation thanks to customizable solutions and more than 7,000 pre-built integrations. We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you. Learn more at okta.com.

‘I Just Want My Legs Back’: Myanmar Landmine Casualties Soar

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Laotian Times
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In this photo provided by the family, a young landmine victim learns to use his new prosthetic limbs at Hpa-An Orthopedic Rehabilitation Center in Hpa-An township, Karen State, Myanmar, on Dec. 7, 2022. The boy lost his legs in a landmine blast in July 2022. He speaks frequently about the blast, but his mother isn't sure he'll ever process what happened. “Maybe he still doesn’t understand,” she said. “He is still young.” (Family photo via AP)
In this photo provided by the family, a young landmine victim learns to use his new prosthetic limbs at Hpa-An Orthopedic Rehabilitation Center in Hpa-An township, Karen State, Myanmar, on Dec. 7, 2022. The boy lost his legs in a landmine blast in July 2022. He speaks frequently about the blast, but his mother isn't sure he'll ever process what happened. “Maybe he still doesn’t understand,” she said. “He is still young.” (Family photo via AP)

BANGKOK (AP) — The three-year-old boy had taken only two steps from his mother’s lap when a deafening explosion rang out. The blast caught the woman in the face, blurring her vision. She forced her eyes open and searched for her son around the busy jetty where they’d been waiting for a ferry, near their small village in south-central Myanmar.

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Natural Disasters Cost Laos Economy Over USD 77 Million in 2022

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Jonathan Meadley
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Natural Disaster Caused In Excess Of LAK 1 Trillion
Arial view of Attapeu province partially submerged due to Dam collapse in 2018. ( Photo : Allan Liu, Hope Vision )

Tropical storms like Mulan, Ma-on, and Noru affected 16 provinces across the country, ripping through towns and farmland, causing floods, and destroying crops and infrastructure.

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Multiple content creators including Singaporean DJ Wukong have released their digital passes on Metabay to further their connections with fans

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Laotian Times
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 20 February 2023 – Metabay, the social platform that brings fans closer to their favorite creators, announced its partnerships with models, and artists, including Singaporean DJ Wukong.

Metabay homepage, where users can browse creators and get the exclusive passes
Metabay homepage, where users can browse creators and get the exclusive passes

These partnerships signify the rapid growth of Metabay. Founded in July 2022, Metabay has already assembled a team that’s developed a platform to revamp fan-creator experience. The company has also secured creators endorsment and first paying users, with many more drops in the pipeline.

In Metabay’s first partnerships, creators have dropped digital passes (using NFT properties) that give holders access to a privileged community of fans, along with many unique perks, rewards and content from the creators’ universe. Fans can enjoy exclusive experiences like a dedicated group chat with the creator, a monthly video call, as well as other perks including clothing, merchandise, tickets to shows, personalised videos and many other surprises, ultimately restoring proximity between fans and creators.

Wukong performing a show at XCAM festival in Cambodia
Wukong performing a show at XCAM festival in Cambodia

Wukong is a Singaporean music producer and DJ who represents a new breed of musicians in the Southeast Asian region and was in the lineup of major festivals such as the F1 Grand Prix, ZoukOut, Creamfields and XCAM. Spearheading his Oriental Rave movement, Wukong blends ethnically Asian elements with electronic dance music to create an arsenal of unique dancefloor weapons.

On December 2022 Wukong dropped his digital passes on Metabay at US$150 each and there were sold out in a few hours. A total of 88 fans have purchased digital passes, which is the first batch of more to come. Using the digital passes, Wukong’s fans have been able to claim rewards such as access to his shows and meet-and-greets with him. All proceeds from the sale of Wukong’s digital passes went to a charity drive for a primary school in Vietnam, where he has been touring recently.

Fans holding the pass during a meet & greet for Wukong's birthday party
Fans holding the pass during a meet & greet for Wukong’s birthday party

Commenting on his partnership with Metabay, Wukong said: “As a musician, I’m always thinking of ways to bring value to my fans as a way to thank them for their support. I’m thrilled to collaborate with Metabay to connect further with my community and bring them into my world of Oriental Rave. Metabay and I will co-create benefits for my community and ensure that the rewards will be memorable for my fans.”

There are only a maximum of 1,000 digital passes issued by each creator, forming the “super fan-club” of the creators. The passes are a gateway for fans to enter into their favourite creator’s universe. Not only do the fans connect further with their favourite creators, but they also get to connect with each other, fostering deeper bonds within the community. After purchasing the pass, holders can enjoy the perks that come with it for 1 year, trade it or transfer it as a gift. No prior Web3 knowledge is needed as fans can just access their digital passes with just an email and password after signing up on metabay.co.

Metabay’s team will continue its mission to bring fan communities closer to their favourite creators, with more drops to be announced soon.

Hashtag: #Metabay

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About Metabay

Metabay is reinventing the fan-creator experience with a mission to restore proximity between creators and their community. By leveraging NFT properties, Metabay gives users from all backgrounds access to this technology and experience its powerful ability to connect them with their favourite creators.

Laos Biospring and Singapore Zen Science Announce New Joint Venture BioZEN Health

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Laotian Times
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The Saysettha Development Zone in Vientiane Capital
The Saysettha Development Zone in Vientiane Capital.

The new company, BioZen Health, will be engaged in the manufacture and sale of high value-added medical beauty products and health food.

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Thai PM to Dissolve Parliament Before Term Ends Next Month

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Laotian Times
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Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha speaks during a news conference after a cabinet meeting at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, September 22, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha speaks during a news conference after a cabinet meeting at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, September 22, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has “a date in mind” for when parliament will be dissolved, which he said will come before the government’s term ends late next month.

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Power of No Campaign Celebrates After One Year Combating Drink Driving in Laos

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Advertorial Desk
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The next generation is rallying to protect our planet, its people, and their futures. To meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries by 50% by 2030, young people must be part of the solution.

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Japan, Singapore Agree to Support Startups from SEA Nations

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Laotian Times
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Japan Singapore Economic Dialogue on-15-Feb. ( Photo: courtesy of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry).

Japan and Singapore have decided to strengthen their cooperation to support startups in SEA nations as Tokyo seeks more partnerships with companies in the region.

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