The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare is implementing new measures to facilitate the issuance of visas for illegal foreign workers and the renewal of work permits for legal foreign workers. This initiative aims to regulate and streamline the process for foreign workers in Laos.
Lee Chong Wei Shows Up On Chinese Hot cultural Talk Show “SHEDE Wisdom Talents”, Talking About “Crossing The Hill”

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 April 2024 – On April 24th, the Malaysian Datuk, national badminton player Lee Chong Wei showed up in the Six Season of the cultural talk show “SHEDE Wisdom Talents” to share his undaunted spirit and “always tougher than rivals” tactics, which aroused enthusiastic responses in both Malaysia and China. This pioneering figure talk show — Six Season of the “SHEDE Wisdom Talents” is jointly produced by China’s famous Baijiu company Shede Spirits Co., Ltd, Phoenix Satellite Television , and Dragon TV, inviting all prestigious celebrities from various fields, including Li Di, chief scientist of China FAST; Wu Minxia, Olympic champion, and Wu Shihong, former General Manager of Microsoft China.

Legend Of Badminton Behind The Scene: Always Tougher Than Rivals
“All I hope is to win at least the first gold medal for Malaysia.”
As the sole pillar of the national team, Lee Chong Wei has no other choice but fight, with overwhelming pressure, he determined to win glory for his motherland. He tried his best and made it to the Olympic finals three times, but each time he narrowly lost and won the silver medal.
He once failed to live up to the expectation of “winning the first badminton Olympic gold medal for Malaysia” and fell from the peak, is he finally going to admit defeat? No, he never gives up, he always believed that every setback is an opportunity to move on, so he actively invested in rehabilitation, and returned to badminton field as usual to encourage younger generations to step out of their comfort zone and win their first Olympic gold medal.
Willing to work hard, not afraid to start all over again, in the progress of overcoming difficulties, he become tougher and tougher, he has already become a model of our times, so this show specially invited him to share his story.
“SHEDE Wisdom Talents” was produced by China’s famous Baijiu company Shede Spirits Co., Ltd for seven years, this show has been inviting all prestigious celebrities from various fields, with the aim of “empathizing with others’ stories and nourishing our own life”, it has innovatively built an Oriental aesthetic scene, upgraded our production level with an international perspective, and achieved full media platform coverage in China. As of now, the cumulative traffic of this show has exceeded 24.5 billion.
Crossing The Hill, Willing to Share Chinese Wisdom With The World
Shede Spirits is a Chinese Baijiu company with “ecology, quality, and culture” as its core advantages, and the first one in the sector to propose and practice the aged spirits strategy. As a gift of time, custom and culture, aged spirits has a unique meaning in Chinese traditional culture. Shede Spirits dedicated in the aged spirits culture as well as produce the cultural talk show “SHEDE Wisdom Talents”, not only promotes the high-end quality image of Chinese Baijiu, but also provides a benchmark case for the Baijiu industry to build brand culture.
Based on the present and looking at the world, Shede Spirits has landed on five continents and successfully narrated the story of Chinese Baijiu to 33 countries and regions around the world.
Shede Spirits attaches great importance to the Malaysian market, at present, two core products – SHEDE CLASSIC and SHE ZHI DAO with natural mellow flavor, selling well in Malaysia. As early as 2023, at the 5th China-Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) Commodity Exhibition, Malaysian political and business elites have appreciated the unique charm of SHEDE aged spirits . At the beginning of 2024, Shede Spirits held a “Exclusive Tasting Event in Catering Association Forum” in Malaysia, which was highly praised.
Civilizations are enriched by cultural exchanges and mutual learning. By actively going abroad, dialoging with international significant guests, and holding brand IPO conference, Shede Spirits will continue to open up an international business mind, promote the cultural quality of aged spirits, and share the charm of Chinese Baijiu and Oriental life aesthetics with the world.
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NetApp’s 2024 Cloud Complexity Report Reveals AI Disrupt or Die Era Unfolding Globally
Study highlights the divide between AI leaders and AI laggards illustrating value of unified data approach
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 April 2024 – NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, today released its second annual Cloud Complexity Report. The report analyzes the experiences of global technology decision makers deploying AI at scale and shows a stark contrast between AI leaders and AI laggards. This year’s report provides global insights into the progress, readiness, challenges, and momentum since last year’s report, what we can learn from both the AI leaders and AI laggards, and the critical role of a unified data infrastructure in achieving AI success.
“AI is only as good as the data that fuels it,” said Pravjit Tiwana, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Cloud Storage at NetApp. “Both the AI leaders and AI laggards show us that in the prevailing hybrid IT environment, the more unified and reliable your data, the more likely your AI initiatives are to be successful.”
“APAC leaders today recognize the efficiency and innovation gains offered by AI; however, the data shows adoption variations between industries and geographies in the region,” said Matthew Swinbourne, CTO Cloud Architecture at NetApp Asia Pacific. “Whether companies are AI leaders or AI laggards, optimizing IT environments before deploying AI must be top of mind to see the best return from investment.”
There is a Significant Divide Between AI Leaders and AI Laggards
The report found a clear divide between AI leaders and AI laggards across several areas including:
- Regions: 60% of AI-leading countries (India, Singapore, UK, USA) have AI projects up and running or in pilot, in stark contrast to 36% in AI-lagging countries (Spain, Australia/New Zealand, Germany, Japan).
- Industries: Technology leads with 70% of AI projects up and running or in pilot, while Banking & Financial Services and Manufacturing follow with 55% and 50%, respectively. However, Healthcare (38%) and Media & Entertainment (25%) are trailing.
- Company size: Larger companies (with more than 250 employees) are more likely to have AI projects in motion, with 62% reporting projects up and running or in pilot, versus 36% of smaller companies (with fewer than 250 employees).
Both AI leaders and AI laggards show a difference in their approach to AI:
- Globally, 67% of companies in AI-leading countries report having hybrid IT environments, with India leading (70%) and Japan lagging (24%).
- AI leaders are also more likely to report benefits from AI, including a 50% increase in production rates, 46% in the automation of routine activities, and a 45% improvement in customer experience.
“The rise of AI is ushering in a new disrupt-or-die era,” said Gabie Boko, Chief Marketing Officer at NetApp. “Data-ready enterprises that connect and unify broad structured and unstructured data sets into an intelligent data infrastructure are best positioned to win in the age of AI.”
AI Laggards Must Swiftly Innovate to Stay Competitive
Despite the divide, there is notable progress among AI laggards in preparing their IT environments for AI, but the window to catch up is closing rapidly.
- A significant number of companies in AI-lagging countries (42%) have optimized their IT environments for AI, including Germany (67%) and Spain (59%). ANZ and Japan, however, are below the global average at 38% and 25%, respectively.
- Companies in some AI-lagging countries already report seeing the benefits of a unified data infrastructure in place, such as:
- Easier data sharing: Spain (45%), Australia/New Zealand (43%), Germany (44%)
- Increased visibility: Spain (54%) and Germany (46%)
IT Costs and Data Security Emerge as Top Challenges but Won’t Impede AI Progress
Rising IT costs and ensuring data security are the two of the biggest challenges in the AI era, but they will not block AI progress. Instead, AI leaders will scale back, cut other IT operations, or reallocate costs from other parts of the business to fund AI initiatives.
- AI leaders will also increase their cloud operations (CloudOps), data security and AI investments throughout 2024, with 40% of large companies saying AI projects have already increased IT costs.
- Year over year, “increased cybersecurity risk” jumped 16% as a top concern from 45% to 61%, while all other concerns decreased.
- To manage AI project costs, 31% of companies globally are reallocating funds from other business areas, with India (48%), UK (40%), and US (35%) leading this trend.
In APAC, 34% of companies said AI projects have already increased IT costs. 60% of respondents cited “increased cybersecurity risk” as their top concern, while 31% said they are reallocating funds from other business areas to manage AI project costs.
Security, AI, and CloudOps Drive 2024 Cloud Investments
As global companies, whether AI leaders or AI laggards, increase investments, they are relying on the cloud to support their goals.
- Companies reported that they expect to increase AI-driven cloud deployments by 19% from 2024 to 2030.
- 85% of AI leaders plan to enhance their CloudOps automation over the next year.
- Increasing data security investments is a global priority, jumping 25% from 33% in 2023 to 58% in 2024.
In APAC, the proportion of companies which will have more than 50% of their cloud deployments supported by AI-driven applications will increase 15% between 2024 and 2030. Two-thirds (67%) of AI leaders here plan to enhance their CloudOps automation over the next year, while data security investments are expected to jump 21% from 37% in 2023 to 58% in 2024.
Methodology
In March 2024, NetApp partnered with Savanta to conduct a quantitative study of 1,300+ tech and data executives at businesses in 10 markets: US, EMEA (UK, France, Germany, Spain) and APAC (Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, Japan).
To learn more and access the full report and infographic, visit https://www.netapp.com/company/cloud-complexity-report/
Additional Resources
2024 Cloud Complexity Report: The AI Divide
Cloud Complexity Report Infographic
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About NetApp
NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, combining unified data storage, integrated data services, and CloudOps solutions to turn a world of disruption into an opportunity for every customer. NetApp creates silo-free infrastructure, harnessing observability, and AI to enable the industry’s best data management. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in the world’s biggest clouds, our data storage delivers seamless flexibility. In addition, our data services create a data advantage through superior cyber resilience, governance, and application agility. Our CloudOps solutions provide continuous optimization of performance and efficiency through observability and AI. No matter the data type, workload, or environment, with NetApp you can transform your data infrastructure to realize your business possibilities. Learn more at www.netapp.com or follow us on
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Cobb’s Game-Changer: Introducing One-Stop Event Transport Management Solution

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 April 2024 – Cobb, a leading transport solutions provider, is revolutionising the industry with its latest offering: a comprehensive one-stop event transport management solution. This innovative service aims to streamline event logistics by offering a range of transport services under one roof, eliminating the hassle of dealing with multiple vendors and ensuring a seamless experience for clients.
Unlike competitors who often specialise in a single type of service such as bus rental or car charter, Cobb’s new offering covers a wide spectrum of transport solutions. From airport transfer services to private vehicle charters, events transport management, limousine rental in Singapore, and more, Cobb serves as a versatile partner for all transport needs.
One of the key advantages of Cobb’s solution is its ability to handle everything from manpower to transport, simplifying the event management process for clients. By providing a single point of contact, Cobb ensures clear communication and efficient coordination, saving clients valuable time and effort. The benefits of Cobb’s one-stop event transport management solution extend to a wide range of industries and clients. Cruise companies that regularly welcome international guests will find Cobb’s services invaluable for seamless transfers and tours. Similarly, businesses hosting conferences or events in locations like Singapore can rely on Cobb to handle guest transportation from airports to hotels or venues.
Established in 2005, Cobb is a leading transport solutions provider known for its innovative and customer-centric approach. With a focus on streamlining logistics and delivering exceptional service, Cobb serves a diverse range of industries and clients. Whether it’s for tour groups, school excursions, corporate events, or individual trips, Cobb’s dedicated team of drivers and operators consistently delivers quality service, ensuring clients get the most out of their journey.
With Cobb’s expertise in transport management and commitment to customer satisfaction, clients can expect a hassle-free experience from start to finish. By consolidating services and offering tailored solutions, Cobb is poised to set a new standard in event transport management.
For more information, please visit https://www.cobb.com.sg/.
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Ministry of Agriculture Supports Taiwanese Tea’s Entry into Singapore Market to Boost Global Presence

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 April 2024 – The “2024 Taiwan-Singapore Tea Industry Business-matching and Exchange Event” in Singapore is held to assist Taiwan’s tea industry in expanding overseas markets, under the guidance of the Ministry of Agriculture, the Taiwan Tea Manufacturers’ Association led four local tea producers—— HGT, HIGH TEA, GOOD YOUNG, and SHYE YUE to participate in this event. The event facilitated exchanges with local industry associations, distributors, and leading bubble tea businesses, with a focus on technology in tea production. It aimed to offer a fresh interpretation of Taiwan’s tea craftsmanship and mark a new beginning for Taiwan’s tea industry on the international stage.

The event attracted numerous professionals from the food and beverage industry. Nearly 60 distinguished guests attended to grace the occasion, including chairman Mr. Hong Poh Hin (BBM) of Singapore Foochow Coffee Restaurant & Bar Merchants Association, President Mr. Eric Chua (PBM) of the Singapore Ku So (Shan Keng Thong) Restaurateurs Association, Chairman Mr. Paul Kok (PBM) of Badaling Holdings Pte. Ltd., and Mr. Thian Boon Hua, Chairman of Boon Tong Kee Pte. Ltd.

Two Memorandum of Understanding were signed on-site between the two industry associations to foster Taiwan-Singapore cooperation. This includes collaboration between the Taiwan Tea Manufacturers’ Association and Singapore Foochow Coffee Restaurant & Bar Merchants Association, aiming to promote Taiwan’s excellent tea products through Foochow Coffee Restaurant & Bar Merchants Association channels to Singaporean consumers. Another partnership was discussed between the Taiwan Tea Manufacturers’ Association and the Singapore Ku So (Shan Keng Thong) Restaurateurs Association, with hopes to integrate Taiwanese tea into Singaporean cuisine and promote it locally. Through Singapore’s vast food and beverage market and diverse marketing channels, Taiwanese tea is expected to gain recognition and approval from Singaporean consumers. The Taiwan Tea Manufacturers’ Association will continue to monitor the progress of substantive cooperation between the two sides, actively expanding the market landscape for Taiwan-Singapore tea industries and enhancing bilateral friendly relations and trade cooperation for deeper exchanges and integration in the agricultural and trade sectors.
Dr. Tung, Chen-Yuan, representative of the Taipei Representative Office in Singapore, stated “Taiwanese tea combines technology, culture, and various trends to create a variety of tea tastes. This event, named Cha’T GPTea, or “Gorgeous Premium Taiwan Tea,” embodies our tradition of tea drinking and represents high-quality tea.”
The entire event, through demonstrations, allowed local buyers and consumers in Singapore to understand the diversity of Taiwanese tea leaves. It is hoped that this business-matching and exchange tea event will deepen Taiwan’s presence in the Singaporean market and elevate the visibility of Taiwan’s tea industry in Singapore. The four Taiwanese representative companies will set up booths during the FHA exhibition period (April 23-26, 2024), where the Taiwan-Singapore industry representatives will engage in further in-depth discussions.
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Galaxy Macau’s Sakura Cultural Festival Kicked off in Splendor
One-stop Japanese Culinary and Cultural Experience Transporting Guests Instantly into a World Brimming with Japanese Charm
MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 April 2024 – Galaxy Macau™, the world-class luxury integrated resort renowned for delivering the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”, launched its Sakura Cultural Festival today. From now until May 5, the East Square of Galaxy Macau transforms into a captivating world filled with Japanese charm. Dozens of exhibitors from various regions of Japan, alongside local businesses, will offer an array of Japanese cuisine and beverages, Japan-themed booth games, traditional Japanese cultural performances and workshops, and other thrilling Japanese experiences for both locals and tourists alike.

Guests including Ms. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of Macao Government Tourism Office; Mr. Nishiumi Shigehiro, Deputy Consul-General, Consulate-General of Japan, and Mr. Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer, Macau, of Galaxy Entertainment Group, and other officiating guests graced the opening ceremony of Galaxy Macau’s Sakura Cultural Festival. They were among the first to partake in the festivities and immerse themselves in the ambiance of Japanese culture. Mr. Kevin Kelley remarked in his speech: “Galaxy Macau will continue to support the SAR government in promoting the diversified development of Macau’s tourism industry through events like the Sakura Cultural Festival. We will introduce more colorful international cultural experiences to showcase Macau’s rich and diverse tourism elements, thereby enhancing Macau’s profound connotation as the ‘World Center of Tourism and Leisure’. Galaxy Macau will also continue to focus on and support the development of small and medium-sized enterprises, providing them with an invaluable platform to showcase their brand and products.”

In addition to the exciting activities at the East Square, an exclusive four-hands Kaiseki, led by Tadashi Sawauchi, the Global Grand Chef of the Hotel Okura Group, and Morihiro Takeda, Executive Chef of Yamazato, Macau, will be presented at Yamazato for one night only on April 25. Meanwhile, a series of restaurants under Galaxy Macau, such as Nagomi, Kyo Watami, Butao Ramen, Yoshimori Teppanyaki, and CHA BEI, will introduce authentic Japanese set menus and delicacies, allowing guests to instantly immerse themselves in the pink cherry blossom season of Japan. Guests consuming the designated menus or spending MOP500 or more at the mentioned restaurants, as well as Chi Sasa Japanese Cuisine and Ufufu Cafe, are eligible to enjoy a 15-min yukata experience, or partake in one of the immersive Japanese workshops and interactive games, or participate in a lucky draw.




For more information, please visit the official website of Galaxy Macau at www.galaxymacau.com or follow the official social media platforms.
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About Galaxy Macau Integrated Resort
Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Andaz Macau and Broadway Hotel. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world’s longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.
As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies; Galaxy Promenade is the hottest shopping destination featuring the latest in fashion and curated experiences in Macau. Spanning over 100,000-square-meter, luxury flagship stores, lifestyle boutiques and our selection of labels are among the more than 200 world-renowned brands for a world-class shopping journey; Galaxy Cinemas, immersive thrills and luxurious comfort go hand in hand at Galaxy Cinemas. All 10 theaters are equipped with the latest audio-visual technology; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind deluxe lounge that evokes the glitz and glamor of Shanghai’s golden era with entertainment in luxury and style; and Foot Hub presents the traditional art of reflexology to make you feel more relaxed and revitalized. For Authentic Macau Flavours & Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at its Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events. Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also well looked after with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and a professional service staff.
Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group’s ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world-class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meter of total flexible MICE, and a 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.
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Leading with Compliance, ZUHYX Earns the Canadian MSB License
The ZUHYX team stated that leading with compliance is a core principle of ZUHYX Exchange. As the holder of the MSB license, ZUHYX pledges to adhere to Canadian laws and regulations, undergo regular audits and regulatory checks to ensure transparency and compliance in its business operations. The acquisition of this license not only demonstrates the commitment of ZUHYX to user safety and asset protection but also showcases its sense of responsibility and strength as an industry leader.
Being granted the Canadian MSB license signifies that the platform meets a series of stringent financial regulatory requirements, including fund security, anti-money laundering (AML), and counter-terrorism financing in critical areas. As the cryptocurrency market matures, user demands for platform security and compliance are increasing. In the future, ZUHYX will continue to allocate resources to ensure compliance with regulations globally, providing users with a secure, transparent, and reliable trading environment, thereby driving the healthy development of the entire cryptocurrency industry.
The compliance team at ZUHYX Exchange is a key force behind the successful acquisition of the Canadian MSB license. This team comprises experts from diverse professional backgrounds, including experienced legal advisors, senior financial analysts, blockchain technology experts, and data security specialists. Together, they ensure that the business operations of ZUHYX globally comply with the strictest laws and regulations while also acting as sentinels for regulatory changes and new requirements in various financial markets worldwide. In the application for this license, the ZUHYX team, through relentless effort and a deep understanding of industry dynamics, actively adapted to regulatory environments in different regions globally, successfully overcoming various challenges in the MSB license application process, ensuring the transparency and compliance of the global operations of ZUHYX.
The ZUHYX team stated that ZUHYX will continue to monitor and comply with the latest regulatory dynamics in international financial markets to ensure that its platform services consistently meet the highest standards. By providing a compliant and secure trading environment, ZUHYX will better serve users while contributing to the stability and long-term development of the cryptocurrency market. With more regulatory frameworks established, ZUHYX will continue to demonstrate its responsibility and commitment as a leader in the cryptocurrency trading industry on a global scale.
Website: https://www.zuhyx.co
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