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Resorts World Sentosa to recognise the world’s greatest wines at the second edition of Wine Pinnacle Awards with a specially curated programme and new awards categories

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 September 2022 – Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) will present the Wine Pinnacle Awards again in a second edition from 28 October to 1 November 2022.

Following its 2019 debut, this year’s programme is entirely new, and has been meticulously curated to distinguish the awards as Southeast Asia’s most prominent and unprecedented wine festival for oenophiles. As Scott Peterson, Vice President, Lifestyle, Resorts World Sentosa says, “The Wine Pinnacle Awards has always been positioned as an avenue to celebrate diversity, excellence and innovation in the world of wines. Throughout these five days, guests at RWS will not only discover and appreciate the art of wine-making, they can even enjoy intimate and exclusive wine pairing dinners, pairing exceptional wines with exquisite menus from world-famous celebrity chefs; a Masterclass Experience for enthusiasts and investors to discover new gems; and a two-day Wine Industry Symposium for wine and hospitality professionals. Second to none, the Wine Pinnacle Awards complements RWS’ suite of award-winning attractions, luxurious accommodations, mesmerising entertainment, MICE facilities, as well as myriad of food and beverage offerings, in positioning the lifestyle integrated resort as Asia’s top premium lifestyle destination for all audiences.”

As the world’s first wine awards based solely on nominations, this event will recognise the finest wines and wine professionals the world has to offer, representing the opinions of 61 jury members from around the globe – comprising Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers, wine professionals and luminaries and the illustrious five-member Technical Committee headed by Ms Jeannie Cho Lee, the first Asian Master of Wine.

The Wine Pinnacle Awards is a pioneering award that considers wines from every region without restrictions on origin and without the need for entry fees. An esteemed panel of Master Sommeliers, Masters of Wine, and premier critics are assembled into an expert jury, responsible for nominating the most deserving of wines.

Wine lovers can look forward to the Masterclass Experience on 29 and 30 October 2022 – where Technical Committee members Ms Jeannie Cho Lee and Mr Doug Frost drive deeper conversations in a series of masterclasses for potential investors, featuring hidden gems of the wine world including Henschke, Maison M. Chapoutier, Château Haut-Brion, and Tempos Vega Sicilia.

Every day from 28 to 31 October 2022, the resort will play host to decadent wine affairs where guests can partake in carefully curated Wine and Dine Sessions. With special champagne brunches and bespoke dinners featuring vintages from prestigious wineries such as Château Angélus, Château Margaux and Château La Mission Haut-Brion, guests can be sure of a memorable gastronomic adventure. Fine wines will be complemented by equally fine food crafted by the world’s best Michelin-starred chefs including: Mr Guillaume Galliot (3 Michelin stars), Mr Olivier Bellin (2 Michelin stars), Mr Arnaud Dunand Sauthier (Bangkok), and Mr Cedric Vongerichten (New York).

On 31 October and 1 November 2022, delegates of the Wine Industry Symposium will discuss a more dynamic future for the wine industry by discussing key topics like new areas of economic growth and the impact of climate change with wine professionals from all sectors. There will also be panel discussions with the world’s thought leaders – which includes Ms Karen MacNeil, Author & Wine; Ms Prue Henschke, Head of Henschke and Mr Jamie Ritchie, Global Chairman Sotheby’s Wine.

Concluding the five-day celebration of prestige and innovation in the world of wines is the Wine Pinnacle Awards Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony on 1 November 2022. Held in the Resorts World Ballroom, the black-tie soirée will gather key industry experts, influencers, sponsors, peers, and wine luminaries from across the globe.

Tickets are limited and open for reservations from 16 September onwards. For the latest news and ticket purchase, please visit www.winepinnacle.com.

EDITORS’ NOTES

  • Information on the Wine Pinnacle Awards Technical Committee, Categories, Top 3 Nominees and high resolution photographs can be viewed HERE.
  • All photo credits to Resorts World Sentosa (圣淘沙名胜世界) unless otherwise stated.

Instagram: @winepinnacleawards
Hashtag: #WPA2022 #WinePinnacleAwards #WinePinnacleAwards2022 #RWSmoments

Workato expands integration-led automation availability in Singapore, deepens Asia Pacific commitment

Workato launching its solutions on Amazon Web Services will empower customers to carry out mission-critical business process integrations

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 September 2022 Workato, a global leader in enterprise automation, today announced that Workato’s solutions are now hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Singapore, across industries of all sizes. This will enable Workato to better serve customers in Singapore and the APAC region.

Workato’s expansion into Asia Pacific is driven by the growing demand for integration-led automation, an approach that allows businesses to unify and streamline systems and automation workflows. According to Workato’s Automation Index 2022, the global use of automation, the application of machine learning and AI to reduce manual and repetitive tasks, doubled year on year since 2020, with Asia Pacific and Japan seeing the greatest growth in the areas of automated finance, customer support, and marketing processes. With Workato now hosted on AWS in Singapore, its customers will now be able to deploy locally available end-to-end automation solutions securely and effectively, from a centralized cloud that is built to the highest levels of privacy and security.

In addition to serving customers’ data onshoring needs, Workato is able to simultaneously deploy updates to multiple data centers across all the regions it operates in, including the US, EU, and now Asia Pacific. This minimizes service disruptions and ensures that Workato’s customers globally will get the latest software updates immediately.

“We are excited to launch Workato’s solution on AWS in Singapore to support the accelerating growth and adoption of integration-led automation, and the digital transformation of organizations in APAC,” said Allan Teng, Founder and Managing Director of Workato, Asia Pacific and Japan. “Singapore’s advanced network connectivity and modern infrastructure, combined with its status as a regional financial hub, makes it the perfect gateway to the rest of APAC.”

With more businesses demanding enterprise-grade data protection features, hosting on AWS Singapore ensures organizations are better positioned to meet data protection and compliance requirements at all times. Workato customers also have the option to store, process, and retain their data in Singapore, if necessary or preferred. “As Singapore has some of the highest regulatory standards for data protection and privacy laws in the world, we are now able to support customers with their data governance needs as they accelerate their adoption of digital automation,” Mr Teng added.

The launch reinforces Workato’s commitment to supporting digital transformation initiated across the APAC region. It follows the recent announcement of its investment of SGD$300 million in the region by 2025, as well as its goal of creating more than 700 jobs in Singapore. Since its accreditation by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) in 2021, Workato has been accelerating its growth in APAC in 2022, including the expansion of its regional management team, the opening of its Indian subsidiary in March 2022, the launch of its Digital Automation Hub in Singapore and the signing of three Memorandums of Understanding with Institutes of Higher Learning in Singapore in April 2022.

Stanley Chan, Head of Technology Partners, Asia Pacific, Amazon Web Services Singapore Private Limited, said, “Organizations are building and operating their cloud-based applications on AWS as it is the most secure, extensive, and reliable global cloud infrastructure. We are excited to expand our collaboration with Workato with their launch in the AWS Singapore Region, to support the growing demand from their customers in Singapore and across Asia Pacific.”

Workato joined the AWS Partner Network in November 2021, a global community of partners that leverages programs, expertise, and resources to build, market, and sell customer offerings. Workato also participates in AWS Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Data Analytics (AIDA), a set of AWS Partner solutions which embed predictive analytics into mainstream analytics workspaces. AIDA partner solutions make it easy for business experts without technical backgrounds to use AI and machine learning to derive better insights from data and act.

Customers and industry partners welcomed Workato’s move to host its solutions in Singapore and its extensive compliance and governance capabilities. “Placing their bet in Singapore as the regional data hub, Workato is well placed to serve the APAC region and facilitate data networking. IMDA Accreditation will continue to provide Workato with impetus to accelerate their expansion in the region,” said Mr Edwin Low, Director of Enterprise and Ecosystem Development, Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore.

Hashtag: #Workato

About Workato

The leader in enterprise automation, Workato helps organizations work faster and smarter without compromising security and governance. Built for Business and IT users, Workato is trusted by over 11,000 of the world’s top brands like Broadcom, Intuit, Box, Autodesk, and HubSpot. Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., Workato is backed by Altimeter Capital, Battery Ventures, Insight Venture Partners, Tiger Global, and Redpoint Ventures. For more information, visit or connect with us on social media:

Workato expands integration-led automation availability in Singapore, deepens Asia Pacific commitment

Workato launching its solutions on Amazon Web Services will empower customers to carry out mission-critical business process integrations

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 September 2022 Workato, a global leader in enterprise automation, today announced that Workato’s solutions are now hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Singapore, across industries of all sizes. This will enable Workato to better serve customers in Singapore and the APAC region.

Workato’s expansion into Asia Pacific is driven by the growing demand for integration-led automation, an approach that allows businesses to unify and streamline systems and automation workflows. According to Workato’s Automation Index 2022, the global use of automation, the application of machine learning and AI to reduce manual and repetitive tasks, doubled year on year since 2020, with Asia Pacific and Japan seeing the greatest growth in the areas of automated finance, customer support, and marketing processes. With Workato now hosted on AWS in Singapore, its customers will now be able to deploy locally available end-to-end automation solutions securely and effectively, from a centralized cloud that is built to the highest levels of privacy and security.

In addition to serving customers’ data onshoring needs, Workato is able to simultaneously deploy updates to multiple data centers across all the regions it operates in, including the US, EU, and now Asia Pacific. This minimizes service disruptions and ensures that Workato’s customers globally will get the latest software updates immediately.

“We are excited to launch Workato’s solution on AWS in Singapore to support the accelerating growth and adoption of integration-led automation, and the digital transformation of organizations in APAC,” said Allan Teng, Founder and Managing Director of Workato, Asia Pacific and Japan. “Singapore’s advanced network connectivity and modern infrastructure, combined with its status as a regional financial hub, makes it the perfect gateway to the rest of APAC.”

With more businesses demanding enterprise-grade data protection features, hosting on AWS Singapore ensures organizations are better positioned to meet data protection and compliance requirements at all times. Workato customers also have the option to store, process, and retain their data in Singapore, if necessary or preferred. “As Singapore has some of the highest regulatory standards for data protection and privacy laws in the world, we are now able to support customers with their data governance needs as they accelerate their adoption of digital automation,” Mr Teng added.

The launch reinforces Workato’s commitment to supporting digital transformation initiated across the APAC region. It follows the recent announcement of its investment of SGD$300 million in the region by 2025, as well as its goal of creating more than 700 jobs in Singapore. Since its accreditation by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) in 2021, Workato has been accelerating its growth in APAC in 2022, including the expansion of its regional management team, the opening of its Indian subsidiary in March 2022, the launch of its Digital Automation Hub in Singapore and the signing of three Memorandums of Understanding with Institutes of Higher Learning in Singapore in April 2022.

Stanley Chan, Head of Technology Partners, Asia Pacific, Amazon Web Services Singapore Private Limited, said, “Organizations are building and operating their cloud-based applications on AWS as it is the most secure, extensive, and reliable global cloud infrastructure. We are excited to expand our collaboration with Workato with their launch in the AWS Singapore Region, to support the growing demand from their customers in Singapore and across Asia Pacific.”

Workato joined the AWS Partner Network in November 2021, a global community of partners that leverages programs, expertise, and resources to build, market, and sell customer offerings. Workato also participates in AWS Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Data Analytics (AIDA), a set of AWS Partner solutions which embed predictive analytics into mainstream analytics workspaces. AIDA partner solutions make it easy for business experts without technical backgrounds to use AI and machine learning to derive better insights from data and act.

Customers and industry partners welcomed Workato’s move to host its solutions in Singapore and its extensive compliance and governance capabilities. “Placing their bet in Singapore as the regional data hub, Workato is well placed to serve the APAC region and facilitate data networking. IMDA Accreditation will continue to provide Workato with impetus to accelerate their expansion in the region,” said Mr Edwin Low, Director of Enterprise and Ecosystem Development, Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore.

Hashtag: #Workato

About Workato

The leader in enterprise automation, Workato helps organizations work faster and smarter without compromising security and governance. Built for Business and IT users, Workato is trusted by over 11,000 of the world’s top brands like Broadcom, Intuit, Box, Autodesk, and HubSpot. Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., Workato is backed by Altimeter Capital, Battery Ventures, Insight Venture Partners, Tiger Global, and Redpoint Ventures. For more information, visit or connect with us on social media:

Versailles Heroes launches new NFT- DeFi, an Industry Game Changer

LOS ANGELES, US – Media OutReach – 5 September 2022 – With the current crypto market volatility, new NFT Play to Earn games being released in Q4, 2022 are starting to slow down. However, even in a bear market there are always unique outstanding projects ready to rise, and as a result, you can often find highly innovative opportunities.

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Versailles Heroes is the latest NFT Whitelist opportunity set to explode.

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Experience More Excitement and Entertainment

Versailles Heroes is not just another NFT. It is a one-of-a-kind competitive Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game with outstanding GameFi and metaverse elements.

Created by an experienced team of developers and blockchain experts in Los Angeles USA and Singapore, this is a P2E game that combines crypto-economics with the gaming world, NFT art and blockchain to create a self-contained gaming ecosystem for players.

Versailles Heroes has both PVP and PVE battle mechanics in its matchmaking system, meaning players can battle against each other, go head-to-head or interact with the quests in the environment.

On their adventures, players can accumulate virtual assets, which can be integrated into the embeddable NFTs. However, players must first purchase an NFT Hero from the marketplace to participate, and the winner of each game is rewarded in tokens.

Versailles Heroes Unique Selling Points

Upgradable NFTs

Versailles Heroes has an innovative the NFT upgrade system, allowing the changeable NFT data to be recorded on the chain.

Unique DeFi Duo Token

Versailles Heroes provides a duo token model that guarantees the burning of the game token, as well as the extra benefit of a big boost in mining.

NFT Hero Development

The value of each player’s NFT can increase over time. All players have room for growth, through continuous battles and upgrades so NFTs become more valuable over time.

Embedded NFTs

Embedded NFTs give the player digital ownership of items and a unique experience obtaining valuable NFT collectibles and assets, earning more match rewards throughout gameplay.

Join the Whitelist

To learn more visit https://versaillesheroes.com/ Join the discord community

Versailles Heroes whitelist event starts September 9th to October 5th.

https://versaillesheroes.com/whitelist-event/

Whitelisted members earn exclusive benefits including an NFT hero box, participation in a mystery box pre-sale giving you 30% of your hero’s max MOH rewards airdropped to your wallet, plus early beta testing access.

Hashtag: #VersaillesHeroes

Bybit Launches First-in-Market USDC Options for ETH and SOL

VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES – Media OutReach – 5 September 2022 – Bybit, the first crypto exchange in the market to offer USDC options trading, is expanding its range of crypto options to include Ether (ETH) and Solana (SOL) contracts. This comes after debuting its first-in-market, USDC-settled Bitcoin (BTC) contracts earlier this year.

By popular demand, Bybit’s new ETH and SOL options contracts represent an important step in developing more ways for Bybit users to level up their trading experience. To celebrate this launch, Bybit is offering up to 66% off trading fees for 30 days if a user registers before Oct. 4, 2022 10AM UTC.

Upon launch, Bybit users will be able to trade ETH, SOL, and BTC options and perpetuals through portfolio margin, which adopts a risk-based model for experienced traders, including market makers and institutional clients, for optimized capital efficiency.

As the first crypto exchange to build options contracts that are margined and settled in USDC, Bybit users can settle and trade with more certainty and ease without needing to own the underlying crypto asset. They are European-style cash-settled options, which can only be exercised when the contract expires.

There is no need for users to hedge the underlying collateral exposure as USDC is pegged to the value of USD, and is therefore not subject to the volatility often associated with other cryptocurrencies. All profits will also be calculated in USDC, making it easier for users to benchmark and calculate returns.

Options Trading in Crypto

With options contracts, Bybit users are able to speculate on the future price in USD of an underlying asset and settle their trades in USDC. Unlike a futures contract where the transaction is mandatory and has to be completed at the settlement date, options contracts are optional and will expire without a transaction if the price on the settlement date is deemed unfavorable. The risk of options trading is therefore relatively low for traders because the maximum risk is determined by the premium paid.

Maximize Opportunities and Capital Efficiency With Portfolio Margin

Bybit is now the one-stop gateway for USDC-settled options. Its market-beating liquidity is matched with features such as portfolio margin which lowers margin requirements on hedged positions, and unified accounts that accept BTC/ETH/USDT as collateral. The system uses a risk-based margin requirement that is aligned with the general risk of an entire portfolio. It increases capital efficiency by deploying profits from winning positions to offset the losses of losing positions in the same portfolio.

“Our users asked, and we answered,” said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit. “After the inauguration of our first-in-market, USDC-settled options earlier this year, adding ETH and SOL contracts was the natural next step. Our options platform is already a major competitor in the crypto trading helped by Bybit’s deep on-screen liquidity, minimal slippage, and robust >100K TPS trading capacity/matching engine.”

Hashtag: #Bybit

About Bybit

Bybit is a cryptocurrency exchange established in March 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 racing team, Oracle Red Bull Racing, esports teams NAVI, Astralis, Alliance, Virtus.pro, Made in Brazil (MIBR) and Oracle Red Bull Racing Esports, and association football (soccer) teams Borussia Dortmund and Avispa Fukuoka.

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Disease Kills Over 20 Buffaloes in Vientiane Capital

Over twenty water buffalos in Pak Ngam District, Vientiane Capital.

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Laos to Breed Bacteria in Mosquitoes to Prevent Diseases

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Cambodia Gives Free Entry to Angkor Park for Long-term Foreign Residents

Cambodia's Angkor Wat

The Cambodian government has announced this move to encourage expats to travel locally.