LONG AN, Vietnam (AP) — There is one thing that distinguishes 60-year-old Vo Van Van’s rice fields from a mosaic of thousands of other emerald fields across Long An province in southern Vietnam’s Mekong Delta: It isn’t entirely flooded.
In Vietnam, Farmers Reduce Methane Emissions by Changing How They Grow Rice

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Launches Communications as a Service offer – Purple on Demand in Asia Pacific

SINGAPORE – Media OuReach Newswire – 23 April 2024 – Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, a leading provider of communications, networking and cloud solutions tailored to customers’ industries, announces the launch of Purple on Demand for Asia Pacific markets, starting from today. Purple on Demand is a subscription-based commercial offer aimed at delivering secure business communications to end customers in a private environment.
When embarking on a digital transformation, businesses desire simplicity, flexibility, security, and digital sovereignty. To meet these needs, Purple on Demand offers communication services for enterprises, with software available through a subscription model, in addition to hardware, such as phone sets, conferencing devices and accessories.
Purple on Demand’s flexibility enables businesses to respond with speed and agility to market demands by removing the barrier of upfront transformation costs. Customers can add and remove technology whenever suits the business, enabling them to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
The solution leverages ALE’s proven and reliable products and applications, such as the flagship Alcatel-Lucent OmniPCX® Enterprise Purple communication server, with a mission to accelerate digital transformations through flexible, rich communications solutions. Moreover, Purple on Demand can be deployed on-premises, hosted, or in a private cloud, giving customers the ultimate flexibility when choosing their operational model.
“Asia Pacific economies today are experiencing the rising tide of ongoing digital transformation amidst a burgeoning digital economy, even as we navigate a challenging economic landscape,” said Tee Jyh Chong, Vice President, Sales and Services, Asia Pacific, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise. “No matter size or industry, ALE is ready to help your enterprise to transform and succeed in the intelligent era. Purple on Demand is our fresh approach to investing in business communications with unprecedented simplicity and flexibility.”
The launch enhances Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise’s communications solutions portfolio and is part of its Digital Age Communications strategy which is centred on three pillars:
- The digital workplace: Enabling employees to work from anywhere (at the office, at home or remotely), with efficient communications, collaboration, and customer service, cloud-based solutions available at any time, from any device.
- Communications as the catalyst for enterprise agility: Connecting everything (people, applications, and objects) to enrich traditional business interactions, accelerate decision-making, automate business processes, and proactively detect incidents before they occur.
- Flexible cloud-model solutions and architecture: From the enterprise premises to a full-cloud solution (private, public or hybrid), organisations can decide on the best approach to support their transformation in terms of budget, time frame, and objectives.
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About Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise delivers the customised technology experiences enterprises need to make everything connect.
ALE provides digital-age networking, communications and cloud solutions with services tailored to ensure customers’ success, with flexible business models in the cloud, on premises, and hybrid. All solutions have built-in security and limited environmental impact.
Over 100 years of innovation have made Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise a trusted advisor to more than a million customers all over the world.
With headquarters in France and 3,400 business partners worldwide, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise achieves an effective global reach with a local focus.
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Aramco, top F1 team kindle racing enthusiasm among middle school students in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2024 – Aramco and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team have jointly launched the “Make A Mark” initiative in Shanghai. The event invites local students to immerse themselves in the F1 race, aerodynamic design, material innovation and future-oriented low-carbon fuel technology innovation.
During the event, Jessica Hawkins, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team’s Driver Ambassador and Pedro de la Rosa, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team Ambassador, shared their insights with students on the topics of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. They also expressed their hopes for more young people to become the next generation of technical experts, engineers, and drivers.

Caption: Jessica Hawkins, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team’s Driver Ambassador holds up her selfie stick and takes a group photo with team representatives and participating students to commemorate the event
Jessica Hawkins said that there are lots of different subjects within STEM and it’s all about the students being able to find which one they’re most interested in or they share the biggest passion for. She added that being able to offer this experience is important because the event showcases all the different roles within Formula One. She said there are lots of roles in Formula One that one wouldn’t necessarily know about from the outside.
Pedro de la Rosa said that Formula One will be using sustainable fuel, e-fuels by 2026, which will mark very big progress and reduce carbon footprint. He also said that Formula One is in the process of going to net zero by 2030, which will be the future trend.
The students also participated in a “reaction time” test with the drivers, sometimes even surpassing them. They also experienced driving go-karts on the track themselves.
Aramco and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team launched the “Make A Mark” initiative, aiming to attract more youths to promote the diversified development of racing, as well as to unleash the innovative potential of sustainable development and a low-carbon future.
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Clean Air Network welcomes new Chairperson of the Board

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2024 – Clean Air Network (“CAN”), a leading advocate for clean air in Hong Kong, is proud to announce that Samantha Hon has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Board, effective March 15, 2024.

“I am confident that Samantha’s experience and passion for our cause will infuse CAN with new energy and enthusiasm, propelling our organisation to new heights. Her leadership will not only widen and deepen our impact but also bring fresh perspectives and innovative strategies to advance our mission,” says Tong Zhao, immediate past Chairperson.
Samantha Hon brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role. She is a founding member and Managing Director of Grand Voyage Partners and formerly the Managing Director and Asia Pacific Head of Consumer and Retail Sector at UBS Investment Banking and also a member of its Asia Pacific Regional Leadership Group. Samantha’s career journey began in the telecom sector before transitioning to various roles in investment banking and asset management. Her demonstrated strengths in leadership, strategic planning and business development equip her well to lead CAN in its mission for clean air for all in Hong Kong. Samantha holds an MBA Degree from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Cambridge University.
“I am very excited and deeply honoured to assume this role and look forward to collaborating closely with the Board, the CEO, our dedicated team, and valued partners to further our mission for achieving clean air for all in Hong Kong,” says Samantha.
CAN is grateful to Tong for her leadership over the past four years. Her unwavering dedication leaves an indelible mark on CAN’s journey. Under her guidance, CAN has navigated the challenges posed by Covid-19 and continued to make significant strides in raising awareness about air quality issues and advocating for policy changes to improve the health and well-being of Hong Kong people.
With the support of our committed board members, esteemed advisors, passionate staff, and invaluable partners, we are confident that CAN will further strengthen our effectiveness in driving towards achieving clean air for all in Hong Kong.
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About Clean Air Network (CAN)
Since its establishment in 2009, CAN has become a principal advocate for clean air and the only dedicated air issue focused non-profit organization in Hong Kong. Through constructive dialogue and in accordance with evidence-based practices, CAN has been a strong force from civil society in shaping Hong Kong government’s long-term clean air strategy. CAN has maintained a consistent media presence, integrated relevant expertise in the community, conducted education programmes to raise public awareness and provided support to schools in some affected areas to reflect the situation and seek improvements.
Get to know the Board members: https://hongkongcan.org/about-us/our-team/
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Asian Plastics & Rubber Industry Online Exhibition 2024 Grand Opening

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2024 – Asian Plastics & Rubber Industry Online Exhibition (AsianPLAS 2024) is a virtual and physical integration targeting Asian suppliers, importers, and exporters. It will be exhibited from April 23, 2024, to October 31, 2024, and will be an excellent opportunity for exhibitors to expose their brands. This transnational trade event, jointly organized by AsianNet and TradeAsia (www.e-tradeasia.com), since 2022. In terms of quality and quantity, there are satisfactory results. In 2024, we will expand the scale. During the six-month extension period, there will be in line with the show schedule of the CHINAPLAS 2024, NPE 2024 The Plastics Show, and the Fakuma 2024 to create group momentum. It is convenient for international buyers to visit and compare in one purchase.

TradeAsia, the organizer of the AsianPLAS 2024, invited dozens of Taiwanese suppliers of Plastics & Rubber industrial products to participate. The top-notch brands include WELL SHYANG MACHINERY, U-CAN DYNATEX are all gearing up to showcase their products.
Manufacturers and product categories have covered packaging equipment & machinery, packaging material, plastic processing machine, rubber processing machinery, PU & PVC products, plastic raw material, rubber raw material, chemical equipment & machinery, printing machine, general mechanical component, molding, plastic products, pigment & dyestuff, textile machinery, vacuum packaging, packaging equipment & machinery, printing supply with thousands of latest products, tools, and equipment on display. It can be said to be rich and professional.
AsianPLAS 2024 Online Exhibition:
https://www.etradeasia.com/online-show/31/Asian-Plastics-Rubber-Industry-Online-Exhibition-2024.html
Although the Covid-19 epidemic is slowing down, the international flow of people still needs to recover. At this time, online activities can make up for this deficiency by expand marketing. The AsianPLAS 2024 provides a variety of online exhibition solutions, including exhibition pages, electronic catalogs, or virtual exhibition halls, and connects products and exhibitor information with TradeAsia, so that even if international buyers are thousands of miles away, they can easily visit and visit. They can further see the manufacturer’s particular page and leave information at the same time.
TradeAsia (www.etradeasia.com) has provided B2B international trade services for buyers and sellers since 1997. It is the most experienced and professional trade platform in the world. We currently have millions of global members, over 600,000 suppliers, and millions of the latest products. Thousands of professional buyers worldwide find products and contact sellers daily for business cooperation. TradeAsia is a significant trade promotion channel in Asia.
TradeAsia also partners with hundreds of trading entities worldwide to exchange marketing and promotion exposure. Therefore, the suppliers who go online on the TradeAsia will have the opportunity to be synchronized to the publicity pages of multiple trade platforms or exhibition entities worldwide, significantly increasing their international marketing power. During this time, AsianPLAS 2024 will also simultaneously broadcast promotional messages globally.
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Greenbriar Sustainable Living Webinar April 26, 2024, 11 AM PDT

Scottsdale, Arizona – Newsfile Corp. – April 22, 2024 – Greenbriar Sustainable Living Inc. (TSXV: GRB) (OTC Pink: GEBRF) (“Greenbriar” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the company will hold a webinar at 11 am PDT on April 26, 2024 for the public to discuss all of the projects for Greenbriar. Answers and updates will be provided by Greenbriar directors’ Chris Harvey and Jeff Ciachurski. Additional updates will be provided on the following topics:
—- All of the home purchases at Sage Ranch are fully supported by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) where any buyer, even with no savings and a low credit score, will have the federal government guarantee 96.5% of the purchase price with a FICO score as low as 580. Loan limit is $498,000. This serves as the baseline support for all of the home purchases. Additional support, if any is even needed, is available in the form of VA loans, USDA 502D loans and other substantial government incentives unique only at Sage Ranch, and not available to the nearby competition. All of this information is available at multiple government websites.
—- The substantial closing documentation currently being undertaken with our project lender and the coordination with all of the stakeholders is to break ground during this May. First works will be the offsite widening Valley Boulevard and the offsite water and infrastructure connections.
—- Update on Montalva and preparations being taken to file with the FOMB.
—- Update on Cordero Ranch, and its 3,000+ homes forecasted in Southern Utah.
—- Summary analysis from Chris Harvey as to why as the former CEO of JP Morgan Securities, he has joined the board of Greenbriar.
—- Any other questions posed to Chris and Jeff.
The Webinar link is as follows:
Link to the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86486001009
A recording of the webinar will be posted on Greenbriar Sustainable Living’s YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@GRB_Greenbriar
About Greenbriar Capital Corp:
Greenbriar is a leading developer of sustainable real estate and renewable energy. With long-term, high impact projects and led by a successful industry-recognized operating and development team, Greenbriar targets deep valued sustainable assets directed at accretive shareholder value.
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Chief Executive Officer and Director
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This news release includes “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and United States securities laws (together, “forward-looking statements”). All statements included in this news release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements including, without limitation, statements with respect to the Debenture and the use of gross proceeds. Forward-looking statements include predictions, projections and forecasts and are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “potential”, “target”, “budget”, “propose” and “intend” and statements that an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “could” or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions and includes the negatives thereof.
Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by management based on the business and markets in which the Company operates, are inherently subject to significant operational, economic, and competitive uncertainties, risks and contingencies. These include assumptions regarding, among other things: general business and economic conditions. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and actual results, and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include those described under the heading “Risks and Uncertainties” in the Company’s most recently filed MD&A (a copy of which is available under the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com). The Company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable law.
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Chef Ton Ignites Gastronomic Revolution in Georgetown with New Venture, Sood
Celebrated Chef Ton Merges International Expertise with Penang’s Rich Culinary Tradition at Sood
GEORGETOWN, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2024 – Internationally renowned Chef Ton Thitid Tassanakajohn, heralded as a pivotal figure among the “Great Chefs of the World,” is poised to unveil his newest culinary venture, Sood by Chef Ton. This launch is set to transform the historic Farquhar Mansion into a beacon of gourmet innovation, located at the heart of Georgetown, famously known as the “Pearl of the Orient.”

The signing ceremony between Chef Ton and Regal Blossom Sdn Bhd, to be held on 20th April, 2024, at the Marriott Hotel Penang, Salon 1, Level 2, will be graced by YB Wong Hon Wai, Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy. This significant event marks a milestone in bolstering Penang’s dynamic tourism and creative economy sectors.
Sood by Chef Ton will be designed with a deep appreciation for Penang’s history and culture. The interior design team has spent over six months in Penang, exploring its rich history to gather ideas for the restaurant’s concept. The design will resonate with locals, evoking the vibrant era of Georgetown, while introducing a contemporary twist that appeals to international visitors. Furthermore, most menu items at Sood will be entirely redesigned to cater to the Penang market and its target customers. These creations will be personally designed by Chef Ton, alongside his talented executive chefs, in collaboration with local culinary talents, ensuring a unique dining experience that blends global innovation with local flavors.
Under Chef Ton’s visionary leadership, his restaurants, Le Du, which holds a Michelin star, and Nusara, recognized by the Michelin Guide, have clinched the No. 1 and No. 3 spots, respectively, in the Top 50 Restaurants in Asia for 2023. “Penang’s rich tapestry of cultures and flavors presents the ideal landscape for Sood,” said Chef Ton. “Our aim is to blend Penang’s cherished culinary heritage with cutting-edge global gastronomic innovations.” Sood by Chef Ton will also serve as a collaborative space for local and international chefs, fostering a melting pot of culinary creativity.
With Penang’s direct international flights and its status as the most visited state in Malaysia, Chef Ton believes that the region is on the brink of becoming the next luxury and lifestyle destination. The opening of Sood will not only celebrate this new gastronomic landmark but also underscore a commitment to nurturing local talent, providing them with unparalleled opportunities to work alongside globally celebrated chefs.
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Chef Ton
Chef Ton is globally celebrated for his innovative culinary approach, masterfully blending traditional techniques with contemporary practices. His esteemed establishments, Le Du and Nusara, stand as beacons of culinary excellence and innovation.
Octa to sponsor a coding bootcamp for underprivileged youth

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 April 2024 – Octa will finance a coding bootcamp for students of Ideas Academy, an inclusive secondary school located in Kuala Lumpur that focuses on providing young people from diverse backgrounds with a well-rounded academic and extra-curricular education. Three blocks of educational sessions will take place between June and November on campus and online for students aged 16 and above.

Fully funded by Octa, sponsored student slots will be allocated to refugees supported by UNHCR (the UN Refugee Agency). To promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, Octa will grant at least 50% of the slots within the programme to female students.
The bootcamp will give foundational coding skills to underprivileged young men and women with little to no coding background. Ideas Academy plans to arrange traineeships for interested students in local SME tech companies as a follow-up to this series of learning sessions. The bootcamp organisers want to help as many students as possible find internships with tech companies leading to full-time jobs.
With this initiative, Octa aims to provide Malaysian youths with access to computer and coding literacy as a cornerstone of their future successful careers. ‘The Octa and Ideas Academy collaboration supports disadvantaged young people in acquiring crucial knowledge and skills that can give them a much-needed kick-start in their careers’, said Ms. Jain, Head of Studies of Ideas Academy.
This Octa and Ideas Academy joint project is another example of their impactful collaboration. In 2023, Octa supported Ideas Academy in launching a novel ‘financial literacy’ workshop format as a part of the Ramadan charity project and covered the IGCSE exam costs for IA students.
To celebrate the holy month of Ramadan in 2024, Octa will also fund education-focused charity projects in other regions. In Nigeria, the charity initiative will provide 300 children with educational supplies and train 25 youths in tech skills. In Indonesia, Octa will finance a school renovation project.
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Octa is an international broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charity and humanitarian initiatives, including the improvement of educational infrastructure and short-notice relief projects supporting local communities.