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FIFA President Meets First Laotian Council Member in France

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Ms. Kanya Keomany, General Secretary of the Lao Football Federation (LFF) and a new council member of FIFA met at a recent meeting.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Ms. Kanya Keomany, General Secretary of the Lao Football Federation (LFF) and a new council member of FIFA met at a recent meeting.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently met Ms. Kanya Keomany, General Secretary of the Lao Football Federation (LFF), and a new FIFA council member to discuss football development progress and future opportunities around the sport in the country.

2023 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report Casts New Light on Shifting Front Lines, Threat Actor Behavior

  • Overall malware up 2%, with surges in IoT malware (+87%) and cryptojacking (+43%)
  • Ransomware attacks dipped 25% globally, but 2022 still second-highest year on record for global ransomware attempts (493.3 million)
  • Education (+157%), finance (+86%) and retail (+50%) verticals hit hardest by malware
  • Ukraine saw record levels of malware (25.6 million) and ransomware (7.1 million)
  • In APAC, malware climbs (+38%), with cryptojacking spiking (+129%) and IoT Attacks up (+73%)
  • SonicWall discovered 465,501 ‘never-before-seen’ malware variants in 2022
  • Intrusion attempts against Log4j vulnerabilities eclipsed 1 billion

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 March 2023 – SonicWall, publisher of the world’s most quoted ransomware data and trusted cyberattack intelligence, today released the 2023 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report. The bi-annual report details an increasingly diversified cyberattack landscape amid shifting threat actor strategies. SonicWall recorded the second-highest year on record for global ransomware attempts, as well as an 87% increase in Internet of Things (IoT) malware and a record number of cryptojacking attacks (139.3 million) in 2022.

“The past year reinforced the need for cybersecurity in every industry and every facet of business, as threat actors targeted anything and everything, from education to retail to finance,” said SonicWall President and CEO Bob VanKirk. “While organizations face an increasing number of real-world obstacles with macroeconomic pressures and continued geopolitical strife, threat actors are shifting attack strategies at an alarming rate.”

Threat Actors Shift Strategies, Opt for Covert Cyberattack Methods

Global malware volume increased 2% year-over-year, but it was jumps in IoT malware (+87%) and cryptojacking (+43%) that offset the decline of overall global ransomware volume (-21%), signifying a strategic shift. Threat actors have embraced slower and more stealthy approaches to achieve financially-motivated cyberattacks.

“Cyberattacks are an ever-present danger for companies of all sizes, putting their operations and reputation on the line,” said SonicWall Threat Detection and Response Strategist Immanuel Chavoya. “It is crucial for organizations to understand attackers’ tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs), and commit to threat-informed cybersecurity strategies to defend and recover successfully from business-disrupting events. This includes stopping sophisticated ransomware attacks as well as defending emerging threat vectors, including IoT and cryptojacking.”

In addition to cyberattacks becoming more sophisticated and covert, threat actors are showing clear preferences for certain techniques, with notable shifts toward weak IoT devices, cryptojacking and potentially soft targets like schools and hospitals.

Prominent ransomware attacks impacted enterprises, governments, airlines, hospitals, hotels and even individuals causing widespread system downtime, economic loss and reputational damage. Following global trends, several industries faced large year-over-year increases of ransomware volume, including education (+275%), finance (+41%) and healthcare (+8%).

“Organizations today face an evolving threat landscape where threat actors are finding new and creative ways to stay ahead of the enterprise,” said Debasish Mukherjee, Vice President, Regional Sales, Asia Pacific Japan at SonicWall. “Cyber risks and their impacts on organizations globally continue to dominate headlines and boardrooms. The 2023 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report helps elevate us as a credible source and strengthens our ability to provide sound security measures to our customers.”

Diverse Attacks Offset Global Ransomware Decline

Cybercriminals are using increasingly advanced tools and tactics to exploit and extort victims, with state-sponsored activity growing as a concern. While ransomware continues to be a threat, SonicWall Capture Labs threat researchers expect more state-sponsored activity targeting a broader set of victims in 2023, including SMBs and enterprises.

The 2023 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report provides insight on a range of cyber threats, including:

  • Malware – Total volume was up 2% in 2022 after three straight years of decline — just as SonicWall predicted in the 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report. Following that trend, Europe as a whole saw increased levels of malware (+10%) as did Ukraine, which had a record 25.6 million attempts, suggesting malware was used heavily in regions impacted by geopolitical strife. In APAC, the cyber landscape continues to remain gloomy with all tracked metrics rising in severity, including a surge in malware (+38%). Interestingly, malware was down year-over-year in key countries like the U.S. (-9%), U.K. (-13%) and Germany (-28%).
  • Ransomware – Although overall ransomware numbers saw a 25% decline globally, the total volume in 2022 was higher than 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. In particular, total ransomware in Q4 (154.9 million) was the highest since Q3 2021.
  • IoT Malware Global volume rose 87% in 2022, totaling 112 million hits by year’s end. With no corresponding slowdown in the proliferation of connected devices, bad actors are likely probing soft targets to leverage as potential attack vectors into larger organizations.
  • Apache Log4j – Intrusion attempts against the industry’s Apache Log4j ‘Log4Shell’ vulnerability eclipsed 1 billion in 2022. The vulnerability was first discovered in December 2021 and has been actively exploited since.
  • Cryptojacking – Use of cryptojacking as a ‘low and slow’ approach continued to surge, rising 43% globally, which is the most SonicWall Capture Labs threat researchers have recorded in a single year. In APAC, cryptojacking continues to see an accelerated reconfiguring of the international cyber frontlines with a spike of 129%. The retail and financial industry felt the sting of cryptojacking attacks, seeing 2810% and 352% increases, respectively, year-over-year.

“Cyberattacks of all varieties continue to hinder organizations worldwide,” said Logically Chief Operating Officer Keith Johnson. “SonicWall’s annual intelligence report gives us a deeper understanding of the current threat landscape and helps breakdown why cyberattacks continue to be successful, as well as the drivers and trends behind them. By making this report available to partners, SonicWall helps elevate us as trusted advisors and strengthens our ability to provide sound security measures to our customers.”

Patented RTDMI Discovered more than 465,000 ‘Never-Before-Seen’ Malware Variants in 2022

SonicWall’s patented Real-Time Deep Memory InspectionTM (RTDMITM) technology identified a total of 465,501 never-before-seen malware variants in 2022, a 5% year-over-year increase and an average of 1,279 per day. Dating to 2019, this is the fourth straight year RTDMI increased its total of malware discoveries.

To learn more about SonicWall and get the complete 2023 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report, please visit SonicWall.com/ThreatReport.

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About SonicWall

SonicWall delivers Boundless Cybersecurity for the hyper-distributed era in a work reality where everyone is remote, mobile and unsecure. SonicWall safeguards organizations mobilizing for their new business normal with seamless protection that stops the most evasive cyberattacks across boundless exposure points and increasingly remote, mobile and cloud-enabled workforces. By knowing the unknown, providing real-time visibility and enabling breakthrough economics, SonicWall closes the cybersecurity business gap for enterprises, governments and SMBs worldwide. For more information, visit or follow us on , , and .

BenQ’s GW90 Series Eye-care Monitors Revitalize At-Home Workspaces with Ergonomic Style for Programmers and Hybrid Workers

USB-C QHD Displays Support Multitasking Productivity, Flexible Ergonomics, and Health-Conscious Lifestyles

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 March 2023 – BenQ, the global leading innovator of displays and digital lifestyle devices, today unveiled the GW2790QT and GW3290QT, 27- and 32-inch 2K QHD monitors designed for maximum efficiency for any task and easy switching between devices and work activities. GW90 Series Eye-care monitors featuring eyecare technology, ergonomic design, USB-C data transfer, charging plus integrated USB-hub connection, as well as unique coding mode to enhance efficiency of programming work and visual comfort.

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With over 9 in 10 employers in Singapore allowing flexible work arrangements, the nation has been labelled as one of the “strongest champions” of hybrid work. In the new era of workplace flexibility, BenQ seeks to provide hybrid employees and desk workers with a comfortable and productive set up to improve the work-from-home experience.

“GW90 Series monitors help personalise modern hybrid-working lifestyles,” said Conway Lee, President of BenQ Corporation. “Their USB-C architecture simplifies multitasking productivity in traditional workspaces, at home, or even on the go. Software developers can benefit from specialized coding mode to ensure eye comfort and enhance work efficiency. Additionally, GW90 series facilitates remote collaboration with noise-cancelling communication and promoting holistic well-being via eye-care and fun aesthetic functionality.”

In exclusive coding mode, users can see an increased productivity of programming work and visual comfort by optimizing the contrast and saturation of dark mode. With distinguishable shades of color, coding mode can support software developers to focus more on work and relieve eye strain in workspace or dime surroundings. Starting from previous version of GW85TC series, the coding mode has been well-received on Amazon and e-commerce platforms. Users have left numerous positive comments on coding mode, saying it reduces symptoms of eye strain and supports work for long hours.

Pioneering BenQ Eye-Care innovations including TUV Rheinland-certified Flicker-Free and Low Blue Light Technologies and Brightness Intelligence Gen2, which adds customizable settings to auto optimization of screen brightness. The color weakness mode compensation and simulated e-paper reading mode are also easily-navigated with BenQ Eye-CareU software for convenient and prolonged vision health protection.

Further promoting work-life balance and well-being, GW2790QT and GW3290QT provide height adjustability and pivot rotation to arrange vertical screen viewing for easy coding and multiple daisy-chained monitors in comfortable productivity-enhancing orientations.

Equipped with USB-C connection for data and video transmission and up to 65 watts of power delivery for charging laptops and phones, GW2790QT and GW3290QT monitors provide an integrated USB hub and comprehensive HDMI, DisplayPort, USB, and audio ports for fast switching between peripherals and smart devices. Integrated Noise Filter Speakers and Noise Cancellation Microphone ensure crystal-clear remote conferencing for added versatility and productivity.

Desktop devices, their cables, and office materials can be neatly organized using the optional GC01 base cover kit, which comes with two base cover inserts: a light grey cover with grooves and niches for smartphones, cables, pens, and office paraphernalia, and a green studded platform for setting up fun building blocks and brick figures.

Helping professionals reduce clutter and easily switch between work and leisure, BenQ GW90 Series monitors promote better physical and mental health through ergonomic designs to enhance today’s busy lifestyles.

BenQ GW90 Series is available for purchase at $479 and $639 for the 27-inch and 32-inch monitors respectively and $29 for the base cover. The GW90 Series is available on Shopee and Lazada from 1 March onwards.

To learn more about BenQ GW90QT Eye-care monitors, please visit here.

Technical Specifications

Model GW2790QT GW3290QT
Product Colour White White
Panel Type IPS IPS
LCD Size (in) 27″ 31.5″
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution QHD (2560X1440) QHD (2560×1440)
Display Area (mm) 596.74 x 335.66 698.11 x 392.69
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.2331(H) x 0.2331(V) 0.2727(H) x 0.2727(V)
Typ. Brightness (cd/m2) 350 350
Typ. Contrast 1000:1 1000:1
Viewing Angle (L/R; U/D)
(CR>=10)
178°/178° 178°/178°
Refresh Rate 75Hz 75Hz
Display Colors 16.7 million 16.7 million
Color Bit 8 Bits 8 Bits
Color Gamut 99%sRGB 99%sRGB
Color Mode Standard / Coding / Care Mode / M-Book / Movie / Game
/ ePaper / User
Standard / Coding / Care Mode / M-Book / Movie / Game
/ ePaper / User
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) 14.7 x 24.2 x 2.4 inch

372.3 x 614.0 x 62.0 mm

without stand

16.9 x 28.1 x 2.5 inch

428.7 x 714.6 x 62.6 mm

without stand

Net Weight 8.4 kg
18.52 lbs
10.1 kg

22.2 lbs

Net Weight without Stand 5.5 kg

12.13 lbs

7.2 kg

15.8 lbs

Gross Weight 10.5 kg

23.15 lbs

12.6 kg

27.8 lbs

I/O
Built-in Speaker 2Wx2 2Wx2
HDMI Input (1.4) Yes Yes
DP in (1.2) V V
DP out (MST) V V
USB C Upstream PD 65W x1 (DP alt)
Downstream with BC1.2
charging x1
Upstream PD 65W x1 (DP alt)
Downstream with BC1.2
charging x1
USB 3.2 gen1 Type A x3 Type A x3
Headphone Jack V V
Other Accessories – Power cord (1.5m)

– USB-C cable (1.5m)

– HDMI 1.4 cable (1.5m)

– Power cord (1.5m)

– USB-C cable (1.5m)

– HDMI 1.4 cable (1.5m)

Ergonomic
Height Adjustment Base + 110mm Base + 110mm
Tilt (down/up) -5˚ / +20˚ -5˚ / +20˚
Swivel (left/right) 20˚ / 20˚ 20˚ / 20˚
Pivot -90˚ / +90˚ -90˚/ +90˚

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About BenQ Corporation

Founded on the corporate vision of “Bringing Enjoyment ‘N’ Quality to Life”, BenQ Corporation is a world-leading human technology and solutions provider aiming to elevate and enrich every aspect of consumers’ lives. To realize this vision, the company focuses on the aspects that matter most to people today – lifestyle, business, healthcare and education – with the hope of providing people with the means to live better, increase efficiency, feel healthier and enhance learning. Such means include a delightfully broad portfolio of people-driven products and embedded technologies spanning digital projectors, monitors, interactive large-format displays, digital cameras and camcorders, mobile computing devices, and lighting solutions. Because it matters.

Ceramique Aesthetics Wins Multiple Awards At The 2023 Beauty Insider Spa & Salon Awards

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 March 2023 – Esteemed local beauty and wellness spa, Ceramique Aesthetics, is delighted to announce that they have received multiple awards in the prestigious 2023 Spa & Salon Awards by Beauty Insider Singapore. Ceramique Aesthetics has won the following categories: Best Contouring / Sculpting Treatment, Best Body Acne Treatment, and Best Hair Removal ; Best SHR.

The Best Contouring / Sculpting Treatment recognises Ceramique Aesthetics’ INDIBA Bio-Stimulation Treatment, which is only available at Ceramique Aesthetics’ outlet on New Bridge Road, Chinatown. The treatment is medically-backed, CE-marked, and FDA-approved, having been found to improve aesthetic issues like cellulite and sagging skin by more than 80%.

Another body treatment awarded is the Bye Bacne Treatment, under the Best Body Acne Treatment. The Bye Bacne Treatment is designed to reduce signs of acne, hyperpigmentation, and ageing on the back that occur due to a buildup of dead skin cells and sebum. Aside from exfoliating the skin, the treatment also stimulates collagen and elastin production, paving the way for a moisturised back.

Ceramique Aesthetics’ Super Hair Removal was awarded Best Hair Removal ; Best SHR. The treatment applies the innovative SHR technology, which combines traditional IPL and Laser, to carry out a painless hair removal procedure suitable for sensitive areas of the body.

Established in 2017, Ceramique Aesthetics provides an oasis to refresh the mind, body, and soul. Its range of services caters to both the face and body, such as Breast Lifting treatment, Detoxifying Facial treatment, Body Slimming treatment, Naval Ear Candle therapy and Meridian Womb Rejuval therapy, to name a few. Ceramique Aesthetic’s adherence to the science of dermatology has garnered them numerous other awards besides Beauty Insider Singapore’s. In 2022, Ceramique Aesthetics clinched 3 awards in L’Officiel Singapore Spa Awards, namely Best Aesthetic Clinic, Best Acne Clearing Aesthetic Treatment for its Anti-Imperfect Extraction Facial, and Best Lifting Facial for its INDIBA Proionic Facelift Therapy, in addition to Harper’s Bazaar Spa Awards’ Best Pain-free Hair Removal – Brazilian for its Super Hair Removal service.

These awards in 2023 officially validate Ceramique Aesthetics as one of the leading aesthetic beauty centers in Singapore, and the brand aims to continue bringing personalised aesthetic solutions to the community with ever-changing skin and aesthetic needs.

For more information, please visit https://www.ceramique.com.sg/ or call +65 8699 6286 / +65 8890 3358.
Hashtag: #CeramiqueAesthetics #Beauty #Wellness #Spa #AestheticClinic

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Kaia Gerber, Viola Davis and Mindy Kaling Shine in De Beers Jewellers

LOS ANGELES, US – Media OutReach – 1 March 2023 – De Beers Jewellers natural and responsibly sourced diamonds dazzled on model Kaia Gerber, actress Viola Davis and actress, writer and producer Mindy Kaling.

From left to right: Viola Davis, Kaia Gerber and Mindy Kaling in De Beers Jewellers

From left to right: Viola Davis, Kaia Gerber and Mindy Kaling in De Beers Jewellers

Recent recipient of the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony winner) distinction, actress Viola Davis shined in Frozen Capture diamond earcuff and bracelet from The Alchemist of Light High Jewellery collection at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards as she took home the award for Best Actress in a Film.

Mindy Kaling chose to wear Idalia High Jewellery diamond necklace and Enchanted Lotus cocktail diamond ring to the 2023 Producer’s Guild Awards.

Model Kaia Gerber dazzled in De Beers classic diamond earrings, bracelet and ring at the W Magazine Best Performances party.

Hashtag: #DeBeers #DeBeersHK#naturaldiamonds

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About De Beers Jewellers

Founded in London, with a flagship store on Old Bond Street and a presence in the most exclusive locations around the world, De Beers Jewellers is the pinnacle of luxury diamond jewellery. Building on De Beers’ 130 years of expertise, the House glorifies the world’s most beautiful diamonds through creativity and craftsmanship in bold, distinctive designs.

De Beers is invested in ensuring all the diamonds it discovers create a lasting positive impact for people and the places where they are found. This comes with a pledge to build a better future – one that is fairer, safer, cleaner and healthier, in which communities thrive, ethical practices are maintained, and the natural environment is protected. We call this long-term commitment Building Forever.

De Beers Jewellers has 37 stores globally and ships to 15 markets via debeers.com.

FB: @DeBeers
IG: @debeersofficial

March Down to iShopChangi Online Tech Fair for Deals Up to 70% Off and More in Singapore

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 March 2023 – From 1 – 12 March 2023, shop iShopChangi’s best-selling gadgets and electronics at deals going up to 70% off at its Online Tech Fair! With over 4,000 products to choose from, don’t miss out on the daily flash drops on brands like Apple, Dyson, Razer and more!

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Deals for Travellers and Non-Travellers Alike to Take Advantage of

Snap up these sitewide deals on electronics and gadgets from the latest smartphones to beauty gadgets, this March. Fans of Android can look forward to the all-new Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G retailing at S$1,026.85, 7% off its usual price of S$1,109! Apple fans can enjoy 5% shaved off the iPhone 14 128GB, retailing it at S$1,243.10 (usual price, S$1,311.10).

Sporty audiophiles can cart out with big savings too! The Nakamichi NM-TW311 IEM True Wireless TWS Earphones are an excellent pair for working out, being water resistant and having a 6-hour-long battery life. Retailing at the price of S$91.08, it is a whopping 51% off its usual price of S$185.04.

Beauty aficionados and enthusiasts alike can grab great deals on iShopChangi’s Online Tech Fair too. Take the Gift Edition Dyson Airwrap™ Hair Multi-styler Complete Long (Topaz Orange) with Byzantine Purple Case hair dryer, for instance. With attachments and accessories that produce results comparable to a visit to the salon, it is a bargain at S$779 (9% off its usual price of S$859)! The award-winning Ya-Man Photo Plus Prestige S facial treatment device is also up for grabs with an amazing deal. Enjoy its beauty-salon-like functions at just S$1,029.54, 20% off its usual price of S$1,286.92. Want to lock in these deals and more? Cart out with the discount code below to enjoy your favourite products with more savings!

Online Tech Fair Sitewide Voucher
From 1 – 12 Mar 2023
Code Description
TECHFAIR10 10% off with min. spend of S$600, capped at S$100.

A Celebration for Both Travellers and Non-Travellers

This March, when travellers and non-travellers checkout with Changi Pay, they can enjoy an additional S$5 off with their purchase with a minimum spend of S$65.

Both travellers and non-travellers can further shake off additional S$20 when they spend at least S$80 on first purchases and up to 3% rebate with a Changi Rewards membership. A S$5 welcome voucher awaits for new signs-up on Changi Pay too.

Travellers may place their orders between 30 days in advance and up to 12 hours before flying, and pick up their purchases from the Collection Centres across the departure halls of all terminals at Singapore Changi Airport. Alternatively, spend S$59 and enjoy delivery in Singapore.

Non-travellers can cart out at tax and duty-absorbed prices on iShopChangi and have their items delivered to them for free when they spend at least S$59 and provide a Singapore residential address for delivery. If not, they can pick up selected products from the Jewel Collection Centre. No minimum spend is required.

New iShopChangi sign-ups also enjoy additional discounts on iShopChangi’s wide selection of brands.

Lock in these codes below for more savings on iShopChangi!

Pay with Changi Pay for Extra Perks
From 1 – 12 Mar 2033
S$5 Welcome Voucher: Enjoy a free S$5 voucher when you sign up to Changi Pay
From 10 – 23 Mar 2023
Enjoy extra S$5 off min spend of S$65 on your purchase on top of other promotions with Changi Pay.
New Users Special
Year Round
ISCNEW20 S$20 off with min. spend of S$79.
*Limited to the first 1,000 new users per month.

Hashtag: #iShopChangi

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About iShopChangi

iShopChangi was launched in 2013 as an extension of Changi Airport’s promise to deliver greater comfort and convenience to travellers in its suite of airport retail offerings. Passengers can browse and purchase tax- and duty-free products across all terminals between 30 days to 12 hours pre-flight on the e-store – and choose to collect their items at Collection Centres within departure, upon arrival or have them delivered free in Singapore. Providing easy access to over 30,000 products across 900 brands and exclusives such as Changi First product launches, the site has since received global recognition with its award for Best Website – Retail Customer Facing at The Moodies: the Airport and Travel Retail Digital Media Awards 2018. In early 2020, the e-commerce store started to retail a selection tax- and duty-absorbed products to Singapore-based residents without the need to fly.

The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council: Malaysia at the Forefront of Healthcare and Hospitality

Enhance your holiday with a Premium Wellness Package in an award-winning healthcare travel destination.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 1 March 2023 – Malaysia is a renowned tourist destination, welcoming over 26 million tourists from all over the world in 2019[1]. While many travellers choose the country for its diverse tourist attractions, it is also a popular healthcare travel destination, having won the coveted Destination of the Year award from the International Medical Travel Journal consecutively from 2015 to 2017 and again in 2020.

“With Malaysia’s international borders fully opened again, we are excited to welcome travellers from across the globe to come over, relax and experience the amazing sights and sounds that our country has to offer. As Malaysia is home to many private healthcare establishments that offer comprehensive health screening packages, this is also an opportune time for you to catch up on your health screening,” said Mohd Daud Mohd Arif, Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC).

In aligning with the global shift towards prioritising preventive health and wellness, Malaysia Healthcare is eager to encourage this trend, providing healthcare travellers with Premium Wellness offerings that combine a vast range of comprehensive health screening offerings with world-class hotel accommodations and leisure tour itineraries in one convenient package.

With a multitude of health screening offerings that can be personalised according to patients’ age, gender and current health conditions widely available, healthcare travellers are spoilt for choice when it comes to handpicking the healthcare establishment that best meets their preference, needs and comfort. As there is little to no waiting time needed, they will be able to plan their travel schedule properly and get their health screening done promptly and efficiently. Thereafter, healthcare travellers can opt to explore the beauty of Malaysia with a guided tour or at their own leisure as well as enjoying healthy meals and other wellness activities back at the hotel.

Healthcare in Malaysia is primarily overseen by the Ministry of Health (MOH), with all private hospitals being required to comply with the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998 and Private Healthcare Facilities Service Regulations 2006, thus ensuring that the quality of healthcare in the country and the safety of patients are upheld.

“With the Premium Wellness Programme, healthcare travellers will have a seamless, fuss-free vacation, and also keep up to date with their health screening routines in a safe and trusted destination,” added Mohd Daud.

In its commitment to providing a seamless end-to-end journey experience for healthcare travellers, Malaysia Healthcare provides a range of services from the moment they make their enquiries until the time they are ready to head home. These include a Call Centre and Concierge & Lounge service at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) and Penang International Airport (PIA), which will assist all healthcare travellers through disembarkation, customs and immigration at the airport, and ensure they are well taken care of during their stay in the country.

For more information on Malaysia Healthcare and its services, please visit https://malaysiahealthcare.org/ or visit our social feeds at: www.facebook.com/MHTCMalaysia or at LinkedIn (Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council).

Hashtag: #MHTC

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ABOUT THE MALAYSIA HEALTHCARE TRAVEL COUNCIL

The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) is a government agency under the Ministry of Health Malaysia that has been entrusted with the responsibility of curating the country’s healthcare travel scene. Founded in 2009, MHTC works to streamline industry players and service providers in facilitating and growing Malaysia’s healthcare travel industry under the brand “Malaysia Healthcare” with the intended goal of making Malaysia the leading global healthcare destination. MHTC works closely with over 80 private healthcare facilities in Malaysia, who are registered members of MHTC.

Vodafone Business and Lenovo Connect agree partnership to increase connectivity, reliability, and security for customers across Europe

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 March 2023 – Today, Vodafone Business announced a partnership with Lenovo Connect to offer a customised global Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity service that will integrate with Lenovo Connect solutions. This will allow customers with Lenovo smart devices to securely connect to the internet across Vodafone’s global IoT network across multiple countries, starting in Europe.

Lenovo Connect needed a solution that provides their consumers with access to secure connectivity and ensures the company can manage, monitor and securely distribute its content. The service, which initially launches in Spain, will connect over 40,000 devices. It will be available for Spanish customers initially in May 2023, with expansion across Europe thereafter.

As part of Lenovo Connect’s digital transformation journey, the multi-year contract between the two companies will mean customers have secure connectivity on-the-go, accessing the Lenovo Connect App and more on their smart devices. This provides consumers with on-the-go connectivity via a safer and more secure network. To comply with country specific regulations, the two companies have focused on a local communications service model, overseen by a global IoT management and platform. Vodafone Business will be providing a IoT Global Data Service Platform (GDSP) SIM fitted in each Lenovo device, providing platform integration with the Lenovo Connect App.

To achieve this goal successfully, Vodafone Spain customised our global Managed IoT Connectivity platform to manage IoT connectivity in the country. This ensures service compliance with Spanish regulation whilst meeting customer requirements and Lenovo Connect’s ambition of enabling devices to be ‘always connected, connected everywhere’.

The partnership with Lenovo Connect reinforces Vodafone Business’ leadership in IoT connectivity, with more than 159 million IoT SIMs and growing. The European IoT industry is projected to reach $12.3 billion by 2031, having grown 19% from 2022 to 2031, and the partnership will enable customers to maximise the potential of this technology.

Through this collaboration, Lenovo Connect and Vodafone will work together to provide intelligent solutions to help businesses improve their efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness in the global market. The partnership aims to create more value for enterprises and promote the development of the intelligent IoT industry.

Established in October 2015, Lenovo Connect is a subsidiary of Lenovo LCIG. The company brings together global connectivity and service resources to create solutions that integrates IoT, cloud, big data, AI, and global service to empower the Internet of Things. Lenovo Connect focuses on two major vertical areas of smart interactive devices and smart connected vehicles, and is actively exploring 5G application scenarios, providing end-to-end IoT solutions for customers, and helping customers achieve digital transformation.

Commenting on the partnership, Vinod Kumar, CEO at Vodafone Business said: “Our purpose is to help organisations digitally transform their business with a unique level of service and expertise. In collaboration with Lenovo Connect, we will deliver a resilient and customised pan-European service for customers built on fast connectivity and greater privacy and security.”

According to Wang Shuai, VP of Lenovo Group and CEO of Lenovo Connect, “Intelligent connectivity is an essential path of the digital and intelligent transformation of modern enterprises. With the rapid iteration of technology, the development of future intelligent IoT will undoubtedly have enormous potential. Lenovo Connect and Vodafone will leverage technology, complementary resources, and platform integration to build higher-quality international intelligent connectivity services to help enterprises embark on their digital and intelligent transformation journey.”
Hashtag: #VodafoneBusiness

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Vodafone Business

Unique in its scale as the largest pan-European and African technology communications company, Vodafone transforms the way we live and work through its innovation, technology, connectivity, platforms, products and services.

Vodafone operates mobile and fixed networks in 20 countries, and partners with mobile networks in 47 more. As of 31 December 2022, we had over 330 million mobile customers, more than 28 million fixed broadband customers, and 21 million TV customers. Vodafone is a world leader in the Internet of Things (IoT), connecting over 155 million devices and platforms.

We have revolutionised fintech in Africa through M-Pesa, which celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2022. It is the region’s largest fintech platform, providing access to financial services for more than 58 million people in a secure, affordable and convenient way.

Our purpose is to connect for a better future by using technology to improve lives, digitalise critical sectors and enable inclusive and sustainable digital societies.

We are committed to reducing our environmental impact to reach net zero emissions across our full value chain by 2040, while helping our customers reduce their own carbon emissions by 350 million tonnes by 2030. We are driving action to reduce device waste and achieve our target to reuse, resell or recycle 100% of our network waste.

We believe in the power of connectivity and digital services to improve society and economies, partnering with governments to digitalise healthcare, education and agriculture and create cleaner, safer cities. Our products and services support the digitalisation of businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Our inclusion for all strategy seeks to ensure no-one is left behind through access to connectivity, digital skills and creating relevant products and services such as access to education, healthcare and finance. We are also committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the customers and societies we serve.

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