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Bybit Sets New Standard with Master Trader Bootcamp: Earn up to 20,000 USDT Risk-Free in the First-Ever Funded Copy Trading Program

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Media OutReach – 24 October 2023 – Bybit, the world’s third most visited crypto exchange, is thrilled to announce the industry’s first funded program for crypto copy trading with the launch of its highly anticipated Master Trader Bootcamp, where participants can join for free. This initiative empowers traders to unlock their full trading potential while offering the opportunity to earn up to 20,000 USDT through risk-free demo trading.

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This unique 14-day trading challenge is set to empower participants and propel their trading careers to new heights. The registration begins immediately and ends on November 18, 2023, 11:59 PM UTC. Participants will be evaluated based on various factors, including account equity percentage change, maximum daily losses/drawdowns, consistency, and trading frequency since joining or the last reset.

Participants are not required to invest any capital, as Bybit provides over 120,000 USDT equivalent in demo funds. This ensures that traders can trade in real-time markets without the fear of financial loss, enabling them to experiment with different strategies and sharpen their trading skills.

The onboarding process for the Master Trader Bootcamp is simple and user-friendly. Participants can seamlessly join the challenge, monitor their results daily, and reset their performance if they wish to try again, all without the need for additional tests or complex procedures.

“At Bybit, we are dedicated to empowering traders and providing them with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. The Master Trader Bootcamp represents our unwavering commitment to supporting the global crypto community,” said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit. “We believe that every trader deserves a chance to unleash their potential, and we are excited to reward those who demonstrate exceptional skills and dedication.”

To learn more about the Master Trader Bootcamp, please visit this link.
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Bybit is a cryptocurrency exchange established in 2018 that offers a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions, the Oracle Red Bull Racing team, esports teams Astralis, Alliance, Made in Brazil (MIBR), and Oracle Red Bull Racing Esports.
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The 8th Annual Beijing Tong Ren Tang Stroke Prevention Campaign Officially Begins With The Grand Opening of Tong Ren Tang Traditional Chinese Medicine Regimen and Culture Exhibition at Ngong Ping Village

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 October 2023 – With a renowned reputation of over 300 years as an imperial Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) brand, Beijing Tong Ren Tang launches the Tong Ren Tang Traditional Chinese Medicine Regimen and Culture Exhibition at Ngong Ping Market on Lantau Island outside of the Tong Ren Tang Museum at Tai Po, the first Production and Development Base in Hong Kong. Sponsored by Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd. (BTRT), the 8th annual “Stroke Prevention Campaign – The 18 Bronzemen Regimen Tournament” officially began at the opening ceremony of the Tong Ren Tang Traditional Chinese Medicine Regimen and Culture Exhibition, developed to increase awareness towards stroke prevention by bringing a new TCM cultural experience for global tourists and Hong Kong citizens.

Image 1: Officiating guests unveil the opening of the first Traditional Chinese Medicine Regimen and Culture Exhibition outside of the Tong Ren Tang Base focused on the theme of stroke prevention. At the sound the gong, the event is officially underway.
Image 1: Officiating guests unveil the opening of the first Traditional Chinese Medicine Regimen and Culture Exhibition outside of the Tong Ren Tang Base focused on the theme of stroke prevention. At the sound the gong, the event is officially underway.

A notable key figure in Hong Kong’s TCM industry, BTRT has continuously introduced a series of activities highlighting the care and prevention of stroke in Hong Kong for seven consecutive years since 2016. This year, with the Traditional Chinese Medicine Regimen and Culture Exhibition at Ngong Ping, Beijing Tong Ren Tang’s “Bronzy Boy” transformed into “18 Bronzemen” at “The 18 Bronzemen Regimen Tournament” to educate visitors on the knowledge of TCM culture, as well as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health.

With much anticipation, the Traditional Chinese Medicine Regimen and Culture Exhibition opened with lively excitement. Many guests arrived early to support the event and activities designed to promote TCM culture and encourage good health maintenance for stroke prevention. Official guests include: Mr Tsang Yok Sing, Jasper, Independent Non-Executive Director of Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd.; Mr Yu Xiao, President of The Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association; Mr Yim Kong and Mr Leung Hei, Edward, members of the Hong Kong Legislative Council; Mr Chan Wing-Kwong, Chairman of the Hong Kong Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioners Association and member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council; Mr Andy Lau, Managing Director of Ngong Ping 360; Mr Chen Fei, Executive Director of Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd.; and Mr Yu Jin, Chef Executive Office of Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd.

At the sound of the gong, rang by officiating guests, the 8th “Beijing Tong Ren Tang Stroke Prevention Campaign” officially began. It also marked the opening of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Regimen and Culture Exhibition at Ngong Ping Market to the public, available from now to 12th November 2023.

Mr Tsang Yok Sing, Jasper, Independent Non-Executive Director of Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd., said, “I’m excited to participate in the 2023 edition of “Beijing Tong Ren Tang Stroke Prevention Campaign. As I am aware that stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in Hong Kong, I want to thank Beijing Tong Ren Tang for setting up in a solid foundation in the city to protect the community and health of its citizens by organizing activities which promote health as a response to spreading awareness for World Stroke Day. I hope the citizens of Hong Kong will focus more on their health.”

Mr Chen Fei, Executive Director of Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd., also shared, “By bringing together a concise knowledge for stroke prevention, we can easily spread information to larger groups of people and eventually expand from high-risk and vulnerable people to inform young and healthy groups too .”

Following the opening ceremony, honoured guests headed towards an official tour of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Regimen and Culture Exhibition. The various exhibition zones offered different experiences related to TCM culture and practices. The interactive exhibition of “The 18 Broznemen Regimen Tournament” invited guests to take photos with Beijing Tong Ren Tang’s “Bronzy Boy” and create a Challenger Entry Commemorative Pass, while at Origins of Imperial Medicine, guests previewed a traditional Baizi Cabinet for an insight into the culture and history of TCM. Guests also learned the eight postures of “Baduanjin”, breathing exercises that help to regulate energy and blood flow as a daily prevention for stroke, with additional information on TCM acupoint massages. The tour ended with a group photo with a large-sized “Bronzy Boy” figure.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Regimen and Culture Exhibition – The 18 Broznemen Regimen Tournament

  • The Gathering of Heroes: Heroes from all over the world can fight side by side with “Bronzy Boy”, challenge Wellness over the Limit together, and compete for “The Secret Book of Stroke Prevention and Regimen”.
  • Searching for the Origin of Imperial Medicine: TCM has a long history with extensive and profound contents. Want to decode the “secret numbers” behind the brand and the ancient prescriptions of imperial Chinese medicine, traditional pharmaceutical craftsmanship, acupuncture and acupoints as well as seasonal regimen? Come and open the Tong Ren “Baizi Cabinets” to get a glimpse of the subtleties of TCM.
  • The Bronzemen Challenges: At this stop, we will work hard to exercise our body and mind to enhance our cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health. Start with low-intensity Baduanjin, then massage your acupoints following the guidance of a Chinese medicine practitioner and do some simple neck exercises with a registered physiotherapist. The 18 “ultimate tricks” to prevent stroke can help promote blood circulation and improve blood vessel elasticity.
  • The Ridge of Battle: You have mastered the knowledge, and it is time for you to leave the academy and take this rare opportunity to challenge the “Tong Ren Tang Stroke Prevention Campaign 2023 – 18 Bronzemen Regimen Tournament” with “Bronzy Boy”. Before the battle, let’s take plenty of photos with the large-scale three-dimensional “Bronzy Boy” figure exclusively available at Ngong Ping Village for commemoration!
  • Wellness over the Limit: At this final stop, We must try our best to climb to the top of the mountain that hides the abundant wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine and compete for “The Secret Book of Regimen” to prevent stroke. Let’s see if you have well received the positive messages conveyed by the “Tournament” and understood the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine regimen so that you can live a healthy lifestyle by continue practicing it.

In line with the Traditional Chinese Medicine Regimen and Culture Exhibition on Ngong Ping 360 at Lantau Island and the brand’s long-standing motto of “Nurturing Kindness and Virtue. Preserving Tranquility and Wellness”, BTRT donated 1,669 Ngong Ping 360 Cable Return Tickets to different social welfare charities and organizations around Hong Kong to offer a complimentary trip exploring Ngong Ping. In addition, Beijing Tong Ren Tang BTRT will organize free health talk on stroke prevention and clinic visits for the elderly between October and November to promote stroke awareness. By welcoming participants from all walks of life, it encourages the public to adopt a more active lifestyle with better health management methods.

As the eighth consecutive year of “Stroke Prevention Campaign”, Beijing Tong Ren Tang continues to spread awareness for stroke prevention and share the brand’s spirit of “Nurturing Kindness and Virtue. Preserving Tranquility and Wellness”. According to the World Stroke Organization, one in six people will suffer from a stroke, while one dies from a stroke every six seconds. As an aggressive, rapidly evolving cerebrovascular disease, stroke can cause permanent brain damage and is the leading cause of disabilities worldwide. Long work hours, an unhealthy diet, and a lack of exercise are all potential risks of stroke. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Regimen and Culture Exhibition will hopefully help participants learn more about effective health and wellness methods via TCM and offer encouragement to implement TCM into daily practice and lead a healthier lifestyle.

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About Beijing Tong Ren Tang

Founded in 1669 with a long-standing history of 354 years, Beijing Tong Ren Tang has specialized in imperial Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for 188 years, having served through eight generations of emperors in the Qing Dynasty. The ancient Beijing Tong Ren Tang motto of “No Compromise on Cost and Labour Despite the Complexity of Processing Herbal Medicines. No Compromise on Quality and Standard Despite The Scarcity of Medicine Ingredients.” has been passed down and integrated within the company ethos till this day, allowing Beijing Tong Ren Tang to steadily develop and reach outstanding achievements through the years and become a national treasure across the world.

At the same time, Beijing Tong Ren Tang has actively participated in promoting TCM around the globe with cultural exchanges to expand the international influence of TCM. Today, Beijing Tong Ren Tang has 160 specialist TCM stores in 28 countries and regions, making it one of the most recognizable and trusted TCM brands in the world.

About Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd

In 2004 Beijing Tong Ren Tang expanded its development outside of Mainland China to establish Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd. in Hong Kong, with a dedicated corporate spirit of “Nurturing Kindness and Virtue. Preserving Tranquility and Wellness” and a mission of “Healthy Life. Global Choice”. Based in Hong Kong with an international reach, Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd. aims to promote Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) culture and practices outside of Mainland China and push into the global market by adopting a communication model of first sharing the medical treatments and TCM culture before accelerating the internationalization of TCM. (Beijing Tongrentang Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd. Website: )

Laos Commits to Promoting Gender Equality in Healthcare Access, Education

Laos Commits to Promoting Gender Equality in Healthcare Access, Education
Mother and daughters in Phou Aom village, Namor, Oudomxay/UNFPA Laos

Laos has one of the highest rates of early marriages and teen pregnancies in the region, and government and private institutions are calling for an urgent need to improve women healthcare services, increase awareness on sexual and reproductive health, and prevent gender based violence. 

Trend Micro Container Security Evolution Saves SOC Teams Up to Two Weeks of Time Per Incident

Businesses reduce cloud security risks with latest addition to centralized platform

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 October 2023 – Trend Micro (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced the next evolution of its cloud container security capabilities for its flagship platform. The latest addition to the platform delivers end-to-end protection, detection, and response to drive secure digital transformation.

The new capabilities simplify investigations by enabling analysts to prioritize incidents faster and with greater accuracy—reducing the time spent on each container security incident by up to two weeks.*

“Nothing is more important than reducing business risks, which we do through increasing the efficiency of our cyber threat detection capabilities” said Fernando Gadelha, head of cybersecurity at ZUP. “Honestly, containers are only a percentage of our efforts, but it is critical to be able to streamline any operations and manage them alongside our broader security efforts – Trend Micro makes that easiest. Big picture, that translates to less time spent on training and moving between screens, and more time and resources driving business transformation.”

Kevin Simzer, chief operating officer at Trend: “We see modern enterprises increasingly turning to containers to accelerate and scale development alongside evolving market demands—but these advances can lead to missing cloud visibility and new security vulnerabilities. Our platform empowers teams to protect and respond to threats in cloud container environments, using the exact same console and user interface they rely on for managing risks across the rest of the attack surface.”

The Trend Vision OneTM platform is designed to deliver comprehensive, cross-layer capabilities that eliminate the cost, security gaps, and administrative overhead associated with point solutions. Trend’s latest innovation in container security brings unparalleled visibility to the security operations center (SOC) to accelerate threat detection, response, and containment. Specialized cloud security teams will benefit from a tailored approach that protects containerized applications and enables organizations to leverage the full potential of cloud environments securely.

According to independent analyst firm Gartner, “Integrating previously isolated security capabilities simplifies security workflows and reduces the complexity associated with managing multiple tools, thus providing better visibility into the security landscape. A centralized platform allows for better coordination and communication between security and development teams, fostering collaboration and enabling incidents to be handled more efficiently.”**

Trend Vision One™ – Container Security benefits include:

  • Consolidated security: Centralizing container security within a unified platform streamlines security management while delivering unprecedented visibility through deep, correlated telemetry across more native security layers—including endpoint, server, workload, identity, email, and network. This consolidated approach enables security teams to identify threats earlier in the attack lifecycle leading to rapid and effective containment. A platform approach ensures security policies are consistently monitored and applied across the organization.
  • Optimized operational efficiency: Drastically reduces the time spent by SOC teams on container security operations, saving up to two weeks per incident. This efficiency improvement can free up resources for other critical tasks, enabling organizations to operate in the cloud with less risk.
  • Consistency across all cloud environments: Ensures seamless security management is in place across both Kubernetes clusters (multi-cloud and on-premises) and Amazon ECS by simplifying the management of security policies and minimizing the risk of potential security vulnerabilities.
  • Enhanced security: Proactively mitigates risk by searching for bugs in Amazon ECS and Kubernetes. Supports end-to-end protection that secures containers from build to termination, ensuring seamless security across the container lifecycle.

To find out more about Trend Vision One – Container Security, please visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/en_hk/business/products/one-platform.html

*Projection based upon beta testing and time quantifications.
**Gartner, 5 Ways CNAPP Will Improve Your Cloud Security, Fred Sotolongo, 21 September 2023

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About Trend Micro

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro’s cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, the platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,500+ employees across 70 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world.

PropertyGuru Launches ‘The Grand Property Quest’ With SGD 50,000 Grand Prize to Reward Property Seekers in their Home Search Journey

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 October 2023 – PropertyGuru, Singapore’s No. 1 property marketplace with 82% market share[1], today launched ‘The Grand Property Quest‘ to provide property seekers an adventurous and rewarding experience during their home search journey. This is part of the brand’s commitment to guide new or experienced property seekers on the essential considerations before purchasing a property, fulfilling the brand’s promise that “We’ll see you home”. The contest puts property seekers on a guided discovery quest, through exploring up to seven private condominium projects (see Annex A) with a challenge to win more than $70,000 in prizes, including a grand prize of SGD 50,000, rewarding prospective property seekers on their home search journey.

PropertyGuru The Grand Property Quest.
PropertyGuru The Grand Property Quest.

Over half of Singaporeans still find it difficult to buy their first homes. According to PropertyGuru’s latest bi-annual PropertyGuru Consumer Sentiment Study (CSS) H2 2023, 51% of non-property owners in Singapore are finding it difficult to buy their first home, with the sentiment highest among singles (55%), followed by married couples with kids (49%). As inflation, high costs of living and property prices continue to hamper Singaporeans’ property buying plans, ‘The Grand Property Quest’, features a curation of condominiums that align with diverse lifestyle aspirations, reintroducing joy and confidence back into the house-hunting journey.

The variety of private condominium projects, which includes 19 Nassim, Grand Dunman, Klimt Cairnhill, Orchard Sophia, Parksuites, Pinetree Hill, and Terra Hill, will grant property seekers more perspectives, enabling them to make well-informed property decisions in their quest for a dream home.

“The journey towards property ownership in Singapore is understandably difficult. At PropertyGuru, we empower property seekers to live, work and thrive in tomorrow’s cities,” said Ian Tan, Vice President of Marketing – Marketplaces, PropertyGuru Group. “With The Grand Property Quest, we are going above and beyond just providing guidance and confidence to consumers, but also rewarding them as we see them through their dream home journey.”

From 23 October 2023 to 31 December 2023, home seekers can choose one of two Quests after creating their Quest account at www.propertyguru.com.sg/Quest to embark on an exciting competition to vie for a chance to win a grand prize of SGD 50,000 towards making their dream home a reality (see Annex B for contest details and T&Cs). Prizes include:

  • One (1) grand prize, one (1) second prize, and one (1) third prize, consisting of SGD 50,000, SGD 10,888, and SGD 8,888 in cash, respectively. The winners of these prizes will be chosen at random.
  • Additionally, there will be ten (10) bonus prizes of SGD 500 for the first ten property buyers to complete The Grand Property Quest.

To take part, the participant must select either Quest 1 or Quest 2, visit all featured property’s site by 31 December 2023 and submit a proof of purchase for at least one (1) property based on their chosen Quest by 15 January 2024. The winners will be announced on 8 April 2024.

In addition to the contest, PropertyGuru will also roll out a series of above-the-line, below-the-line marketing and digital activations across October and December 2023 as part of a multi-channel marketing approach. These include out-of-home (OOH) ads via billboards, buses, and across various digital and social platforms such as PropertyGuru’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

Earlier in September, PropertyGuru brought back its second edition of ‘Property TourTalks‘ bus tours – specially curated and guided bus tours hosted by PropertyGuru experts to provide property seekers with the latest local property updates, trends, and insights for every step of their property journey. The tours saw a successful turnout of 208 attendees across eight unique bus routes throughout the city-state. A wealth of knowledge was exchanged between property, home mortgage experts and attendees, making the home-seeking journey a more fruitful and less stressful one for everyone.

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About PropertyGuru’s Consumer Sentiment Study

Conducted half-yearly since 2009, PropertyGuru’s Consumer Sentiment Study measures property sentiments and expectations around the property market to help consumers, property agents, and developers gain a better perspective of the local property market. The Consumer Sentiment Study H2 2023 polled 1,036 Singaporeans via online questionnaires between 9 June to 12 July 2023.

About PropertyGuru Singapore

Launched in 2007, continues to be the No.1 property marketplace in Singapore. Currently with 82% market share[1], PropertyGuru is the preferred destination for property seekers to find, finance and own their dream home. transformed the way Singaporeans find homes by taking property online and has since been helping them make confident property decisions. In 2020, PropertyGuru launched mortgage marketplace offering the best loans and home advisory.

For more information about PropertyGuru, please visit and , or our social media pages on , , , , and .


[1] Source: Based on SimilarWeb data between January 2023 and June 2023

US Renews Warning It Will Defend Philippines After Incidents With Chinese Vessels in South China Sea

 Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson, Commodore Jay Tarriela, second from left, shows reporters a video of an incident involving a Chinese coast guard ship with bow number 5203 and a Philippine military-run supply boat during a press conference In Quezon City, Philippines on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. A Chinese coast guard ship and an accompanying vessel rammed a Philippine coast guard ship and a military-run supply boat Sunday off a contested shoal, Philippine officials said, in an encounter that heightened fears of an armed conflict in the disputed South China Sea. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
 Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson, Commodore Jay Tarriela, second from left, shows reporters a video of an incident involving a Chinese coast guard ship with bow number 5203 and a Philippine military-run supply boat during a press conference In Quezon City, Philippines on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. A Chinese coast guard ship and an accompanying vessel rammed a Philippine coast guard ship and a military-run supply boat Sunday off a contested shoal, Philippine officials said, in an encounter that heightened fears of an armed conflict in the disputed South China Sea. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States renewed a warning Monday that it would defend the Philippines in case of an armed attack under a 1951 treaty, after Chinese ships blocked and collided with two Filipino vessels off a contested shoal in the South China Sea.

To protect and advance global biodiversity critical to Asia-Pacific economies, worldwide leaders to convene for APEC University Leaders’ Forum

The Nov. 13 forum in San Francisco will feature high-level conversations between CEOs, policy leaders, university presidents and top researchers to drive investment in biodiversity

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 October 2023 – International environmental leaders will convene at the APEC University Leaders’ Forum on Nov. 13 in San Francisco for “Investing in Tomorrow’s Biodiversity,” a daylong event featuring keynotes and panel discussions about sustaining and strengthening biodiversity amid climate change.

An opportunity for leadership to advance global biodiversity efforts, the APEC University Leaders’ Forum (AULF 2023) will produce new ideas and identify partnerships needed for investing in conservation and restoration of our biodiversity.
Co-sponsored by the University of California, Davis, the University of California, Santa Cruz, and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities, the event will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at San Francisco’s Commonwealth Club on the sidelines of the annual APEC CEO Summit. The Forum will be a catalyst for leading universities of APEC to exchange cutting-edge research innovations and explore collaborative initiatives that will shape strategic investment of biodiversity.
“It’s our responsibility to take action in the face of devastating global biodiversity loss and climate change,” said UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May. “As leaders, we must continue to drive breakthrough scientific research and collaborate on innovative solutions to preserve the health of our planet. By working together, we can mitigate the impact of biodiversity loss and protect our ecosystem for generations to come.”
“Successfully addressing the impacts of climate change requires deep and sustained collaboration to ensure discoveries and knowledge are transformed into solutions, equitable policy, and sustainable practices that will help our global communities adapt,” UC Santa Cruz Chancellor Cynthia Larive said. “It is critical that we protect our planet and the incredible biodiversity that it supports. Our future depends on it.”
A Dynamic Program
AULF 2023 will feature two keynote addresses by Food Systems for the Future CEO and Managing Director Ertharin Cousin, who served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, and by California Academy of Sciences Executive Director Scott Sampson. Four panel discussions will showcase expertise from leaders in business, nongovernment organizations, and higher education. The discussions will focus on sustaining the evolving biodiversity landscape, strengthening the resilience of coastal communities, protecting water and investing in economic opportunity, and innovating food systems for the survival of the planet. The event also features remarks by international leaders, including Tan Sri Datuk Rebecca Fatima St Maria, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat and Rocky S. Tuan, Vice-Chancellor and President of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Chair of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities.
Cousin is a globally recognized leader in food security and international development. With a distinguished career that includes serving as the executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme and many other leadership roles, Cousin brings a wealth of expertise and a passionate commitment to addressing global challenges. Her insights on food security, sustainable development, and the pivotal role of education in driving positive change will inspire and enrich the discussions at the forum.
Sampson, a renowned paleontologist who hosted the popular PBS Kids television series “Dinosaur Train,” will bring a wealth of knowledge and passion for science education to the Forum, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of education, sustainability, and the environment.
With a lineup of distinguished speakers and panelists representing a diverse array of academic institutions, government bodies, policy organizations, and industry leaders, AULF 2023 promises to be a dynamic platform for shaping the future of education and research across the globe.
Panel I: Responding to Changing Biodiversity
The opening panel will explore the most pressing challenges and promising solutions for restoring biodiversity in the face of a rapidly changing climate. Panelists will discuss recent advances in genomic technologies, biodiversity assessment tools, conservation approaches, policy advances, and funding mechanisms. Panelists include:
● Digeo Quiroga, Rector, Universidad San Francisco de Quito in Ecuador (Moderator)
● Rosie Alegado, Assistant Professor, Department of Oceanography, University of Hawaii at Mänoa
● Rahimi Kandahari, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science, Technology, and Space Affairs, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
● Lauren Ferstandig, Managing Director, NatureVest, The Nature Conservancy
● Carol Folt, President, University of Southern California
● Natalia Ocampo-Penuela, Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies Department, UC Santa Cruz
Panel II: Mitigating Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Communities
The second panel focus on strategies to tackle climate change’s effects on coastal regions and includes:
● Emma Johnston, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Professor, The University of Sydney (moderator)
● Michael Beck, Director, Center for Coastal Climate Resilience, UC Santa Cruz
● Karen Fisher, Associate Professor, Faculty of Science, Environment, The University of Auckland
● Guillermo Franco, Managing Director, Guy Carpenter Co.
● Nuin-Tara Key, Director, North America Public Sector Lead, Climate and Resilience Hub, Willis Towers Watson
Panel III: Optimizing Water Resources for a Sustainable Planet
Water resources and their importance in achieving a sustainable future will take center stage in the first afternoon panel.
● Helene Dillard, Dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UC Davis (moderator)
● Benjamin Horton, Director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
● Charles Iceland, Director, Freshwater Initiatives, World Resources Institute
● Jay Lund, Vice Director, Center for Watershed Sciences, UC Davis
● Maria Angelica Sotomayor, Practice Manager, East Asia and the Pacific Water Global Practice, World Bank
Panel IV: Creating a Sustainable Future through Food Systems Innovation
The final panel will explore sustainable solutions and how we can meet escalating food demand without compromising the well-being of our planet. Panelists include:
● Tamar Haspel, Columnist, The Washington Post (moderator)
● Eduardo Blumwald, Distinguished Professor and Will W. Lester Endowed Chair, Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis
● Jack Bobo, Director, Food Systems Institute, University of Nottingham
● Rebecca Chesney, Director of Sustainability Innovation, ISS Gunkenheimer
● Rebecca Shaw, Chief Scientist, World Wildlife Fund
Closing remarks will be provided by Angelo Jimenez, President of the University of the Philippines; John MacMillian, Vice Chancellor for Research at UC Santa Cruz; and Jonna Mazet, Vice-Provost of Grand Challenges at UC Davis.
As universities continue to adapt and evolve in a rapidly changing world, this forum promises to be a crucial platform for fostering global leadership and innovation.
For the latest program and speakers, please visit the event website at https://www.apru.org/event/aulf-2023/.

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About APRU

As a network of 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 practical solutions to the challenges of the 21st century.
APRU leverages its members’ collective education and research capabilities 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,
exploring innovative solutions for a sustainable future, and
supporting diversity, inclusion, and minorities.
APRU’s primary activities support these strategic priorities, focusing on critical areas such as biodiversity, disaster risk reduction, women in leadership, indigenous knowledge, global health, sustainable cities, artificial intelligence, waste management, and more.
APRU collaborates with Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on initiatives that aim to solve the challenges of the Asia Pacific. APRU has guest membership status with APEC working groups and participates in a number of high-level discussions to ensure that universities have a voice in shaping policy across the region.

About UC Davis

Ranked as one of the top research universities in the nation, the University of California, Davis is recognized worldwide for how it transforms students’ lives, the impact of its research, the excellence of its academic programs, and its service to the public. With more than 40,000 students enrolled annually in undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs, UC Davis provides the highest quality of education from world-class faculty experts while offering the resources to ensure that students succeed in school and beyond.
A global leader in sustainability and environmental research—on campus, in the classroom, and abroad—UC Davis is a living laboratory dedicated to developing, testing and providing solutions to address the world’s most pressing issues, including in areas related to climate change, biodiversity protection and conservation efforts, human and animal health, sustainable food systems and much more. For the seventh year in a row, UC Davis was ranked first in North America for sustainability in the 2022 GreenMetric rankings.

About UC Santa Cruz

A global research university, UC Santa Cruz, is part of the world’s most celebrated system of public higher education, and stands among the most renowned institutions of higher learning.
Leading at the intersection of innovation and social justice, UC Santa Cruz faculty and students conduct transformative research and scholarship that serves society. Undergraduate students experience a small liberal arts college environment with the depth and rigor of a major research university through the pairing of high-impact research with 10 tight-knit residential colleges – a rare combination among U.S. public universities.
UC Santa Cruz shares the distinction of being the youngest member of the Association of American Universities and one of only eight members that is also a Hispanic-serving institution.

Chubb Promotes Ben McGregor to Head its Property Business in APAC and Japan

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 October 2023 – Chubb today announced that Ben McGregor has been promoted to Head of Property, APAC & Japan for its general insurance business, effective 1 December 2023.

In his new role, McGregor will be accountable for underwriting and portfolio management across Chubb’s Property line of business in Asia Pacific and Japan. He will be based in Singapore and report directly to Paul McNamee, Regional President of Asia Pacific, with a matrix reporting line to Aaron Shead, Chubb Overseas General Head of Fire.

With more than 25 years’ industry experience, McGregor’s journey with Chubb began in 2002 when he joined the company as an underwriter in Perth. He moved through the ranks to become the Property Practice Lead, Southern Region, and in 2018 was promoted to his current role of Property Manager, Australia & New Zealand.

On announcing McGregor’s appointment, McNamee said, “Ben is a seasoned property insurance professional. With his proven leadership skills and commitment to underwriting excellence, Ben will be pivotal in ensuring we capitalise on the many growth opportunities across the region. His progression through the organisation and promotion to his new role is another example of our commitment to developing and advancing talented senior leaders from within the company.”

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Chubb is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide.

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