Lao Airlines has canceled flights between Vientiane Capital and Oudomxay province owing to decreasing number of passengers on the route.
Okta Study Reveals Growing Number of APAC Organisations Embracing Zero Trust and Nearly All Recognise the Importance of Identity to Next-Generation Security
Zero Trust Security helps organisations thrive in the era of hybrid work and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 October 2022 – Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA), one of the leading independent identity providers, today revealed that a growing number of Asia-Pacific (APAC) organisations are embracing Zero Trust Security initiatives to overcome the challenges of today’s dynamic cyber threat landscape.
The State of Zero Trust Security in Asia Pacific 2022 report, commissioned by Okta and conducted by Pulse Q&A, found that the percentage of APAC organisations that had implemented a Zero Trust Security initiative had grown by 18 points from the 2021 figure to reach 50%. While the rate of Zero Trust adoption among APAC organisations (18% YoY growth) was lower than the global figure (31% YoY growth), almost all (96%) respondents in APAC have a defined Zero Trust security initiative in play or in plan for 2022.
The report also found that APAC organisations were slower to recognise the importance of leaving passwords behind in the quest for stronger security and identity and access management (IAM) to combat increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Of all organisations worldwide, those in APAC had the lowest adoption of passwordless access, with only 0.5% having implemented and only 10% planning to implement in the next 18 months.
There is a growing consensus among global organisational thinking that an identity-first approach to Zero Trust is not only paramount, but essential. This allows organisations to fully leverage identity and access management (IAM), by integrating it with other critical security solutions, into a powerful central control point for intelligently governing access among users, devices, data, and networks. The research found that 80% of global organisations consider identity as important to their overall Zero Trust security strategy, and an additional 19% say identity is business critical. APAC respondents rated the importance of identity to their overall Zero Trust security strategy at 83% while an additional 15% say identity is business critical.
While securing data, networks and devices continue to rank as the top priorities among surveyed organisations, a growing proportion recognises the importance of people to an identity-centric security model. The report found organisations in the APAC region place a greater emphasis on automating the provisioning and deprovisioning of employees and working on privileged access for cloud infrastructure over the coming 18 months. The responses forecast an increase from 22% to 76% adoption and from 43.5% to 88% adoption, respectively.
Nearly all APAC organisations acknowledge identity is key to Zero Trust Security
“By adopting Zero Trust Security, organisations can position themselves to overcome the challenges presented by hybrid work–including mobile and remote working–by adopting an identity-centric approach to network and resource access rather than relying on outdated security models based on the traditional network perimeter,” says Ben Goodman, SVP and General Manager for Asia Pacific, Okta. “Our research showed that while APAC organisations lagged behind their global counterparts in implementing Zero Trust Security, 98% of respondents recognised that identity was important or business-critical to that approach.”
Despite the concept of Zero Trust Security being discussed as early as 2009, many APAC organisations and leaders lack understanding about its benefits. This elevates risk in an environment of increasingly sophisticated security threats. However, most APAC organisations are acutely aware of the need to stop malicious actors from compromising their people, systems, and data to the extent that 75% of those surveyed prioritised security over the useability of business-critical applications and resources, unlike most of their global counterparts.
Of those APAC organisations that have yet to implement a Zero Trust Security initiative, 38% said they planned to do so over the next six to 12 months.
Unfortunately, as with many ICT projects, the global talent crunch presents a sizable challenge; 31% of APAC organisations cited talent and skills shortages as a challenge, followed by a lack of stakeholder buy-in and lack of awareness of Zero Trust Security solutions, both cited by 18% of respondents.
Investment commitments in Zero Trust Security Upheld
The report found that APAC organisations typically followed through on their 2021 commitments to invest in Zero Trust Security. Last year, 76% of organisations in the region pledged to increase their Zero Trust Security budgets moderately or significantly, and 82% of APAC organisations in this year’s survey reported a moderate or significant increase.
Zero Trust Security is a security framework based on the assumption that every user, device, and IP address accessing a resource is a threat until proven otherwise and requires organisations to implement rigorous security controls to verify anything that attempts to connect to the corporate network. The rapid take-up of mobile, cloud, and hybrid working has put pressure on organisations to replace increasingly redundant ‘castle and moat’ security models with more agile, holistic approaches centered on identity.
In the context of Zero Trust Security, identity is an actor–whether human or process–that wants access to data for purposes that include retrieval, deletion, and modification. With an identity-centric approach, organisations can give the right people the right level of access to the right resources in the right context, with access assessed continuously.
To complete the State of Zero Trust Security in Asia Pacific 2022 report–which assesses the maturity of identity and access management in APAC organisations and where they reside on the journey towards a full Zero Trust security posture–Pulse Q&A surveyed 200 security leaders across the region. The survey questionnaire covered the Zero Trust initiatives organisations had in place and how they planned to prioritise these over the near and long term.
Okta’s State of Zero Trust Security in Asia Pacific 2022 report can be downloaded here.
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About Okta
Okta is one of the leading independent identity providers. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organisations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With more than 7,000 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta provides simple and secure access to people and organisations everywhere, giving them the confidence to reach their full potential. More than 16,400 organisations, including JetBlue, Nordstrom, Siemens, Slack, Takeda, Teach for America, and Twilio, trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers.
Vietnam Confirms its First Case of Monkeypox
A 35-year-old woman who has recently returned to Ho Chi Minh City from Dubai has been diagnosed with the disease, the Vietnam health ministry announced on Monday.
OctaFX broker soon to launch own trading platform ‘OctaTrader’

What to expect from the OctaTrader platform?
The OctaTrader platform is an entirely in-house project. The developers have paid particular attention to both appearance and functionality. Therefore the platform has a user-friendly interface and performs quickly and smoothly.
The platform’s primary purpose is to enable users to trade, deal with their account and money management, have a diverse range of tools for investment decision-making and analyse their trading—all within the same application.
The platform will be available for mobile users using iOS and Android devices as well as for web traders.
At the moment, the users in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore can already test the trading functionality and user-friendliness of the interface. In the next few months, the company expects to deliver the full functionality of the platform, and users worldwide will be able to try out a demo account themselves.
Maintaining its very own trading platform is in the company’s very best interest—to continue its streak of reliability, effectiveness, and transparency in providing its services. Looking back at 11 years of success, market expectations favour OctaFX’s chances of further achievement in that regard.
OctaTrader perfectly aligns with its company’s values
All of the above-mentioned aspects conform to OctaFX’s value framework. Upholding transparency—especially in the developmental stage—was vital in preparing the path for OctaTrader. Clients are being involved in the process. It is this mixture of data-driven and client-centred approaches that raise the probability of later success.
In that sense, the very first step was to find out if there would even be a significant demand for a native trading platform among OctaFX clients. The answer was a resounding ‘yes’—upon which enthusiastic development began.
The broker is long known for not hiding its avid focus on the clients’ investment goals. Helping to reach these objectives has been a crucial OctaFX value from the very start. Launching the fresh OctaTrader will be a new, deciding chapter in this company’s journey to further assist clients in their investment plans.
Although the upcoming trading platform is not yet ready for launch, this same commitment to transparency leads to the joyful announcement of its soon arrival in the first place. So keep an eye out for further updates.
Hashtag: #OctaFX
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
About OctaFX
OctaFX is a global broker providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. It offers commission-free access to financial markets and a variety of services already utilised by clients from 150 countries who have opened more than 12 million trading accounts. Free educational webinars, articles, and analytical tools they provide help clients reach their investment goals.
The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charity and humanitarian initiatives, including the improvement of educational infrastructure and short-notice relief projects supporting local communities and small to medium enterprises.
On a side note, OctaFX has also won more than 50 awards since its foundation, including the 2021 ‘Best Forex Broker Asia’ award from Global Banking and Finance Review and the 2021 ‘Best ECN Broker’ award from World Finance.
Tainan City Bureau of Tourism gets ready for the recovery of Tourism in Tainan – Taiwan TV series “Someday or One Day” Shooting Location generates lots of discussion in Malaysia

Tainan, located in the southern part of Taiwan, is where everything started for Taiwan and has a long history and culture, and the City is also named by Michelin as a “food capital.” Tainan is only 80 minutes on the HSR from Taoyuan International Airport, and only a 50-minute drive from Kaohsiung International Airport.
Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che said that Tainan is the capital of tourism and the city has been actively making improvements to match international tourism. Even with the impact of COVID-19, Tainan is still one of the few cities with improving tourism. Kuo Chen-hui, director of Tainan City Bureau of Tourism, said that Tainan is a historic capital of food, as Penang is, that has plenty of history and culture, and its popular delicacies have generated plenty of international discussion, and the City will definitely stimulate the palates and eyes of visitors from Penang. With Tainan’s recreational and agricultural tourism being quite developed and liked by Malay/Singaporean Chinese, they account for 70% of foreign tourists experiencing Tainan’s farms every year as the recreational farms have intellectual and practical activities to stimulate their senses. Business visas are already available to visitors, and Taiwan will soon issue tourism visas. To promote the tourism of the City, the Tainan City Government has not only worked hard to promote its tourism online, but also cooperates with various Asian countries’ big cities to promote Tainan, showcase the beautiful city, and welcome tourists once the borders have been reopened.
Hashtag: #TainanCityGovernment
BoConcept presents New Kollektion for AW22
Striving for an ideal and tasteful lifestyle with tailor-made furniture and free consultation for interior design
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 October 2022 – The Danish brand BoConcept inspires customers to create a truly personal home which can be customized for their modularity, functionality and quality. We offer more than 120 different fabrics and materials to choose from, such as size, materials and colors etc. To build up an extraordinary home, BoConcept provides a free interior design consultation service, while 3D drawings can illustrate vividly to the clients the style matched on different furniture, mood lighting, texture, material used and functional design. To celebrate 70 years of Ekstraordinær with an exclusive collection, featuring timeless shapes and neutral colours. Multifunctional pieces that respond to consumer needs.

The New Kollektion is officially launched, which encapsulates the best of Danish style with its expertly crafted designs and timeless shapes. In a world that is rapidly changing, with consumers often forced to redefine their lifestyles, the collection was developed to respond to new needs and desires expressed by consumers themselves.
AW22 collection includes brand new designs and new versions of beloved existing pieces, created to meet new consumer needs and habits, such as working from home and spending more time in multifunctional spaces at home. All the pieces reflect BoConcept’s values and heritage: expert craftsmanship, quality without compromise, uniquely Danish design.
BERNE CHAIR & SOFA by Henrik Petersen
With its modern, minimal design, Berne offers great support thanks to a higher, more upright back, bigger seat depth and firmer cushions. The tubular-shaped matt black metal legs create a floating expression. There are no sharp corners, and the arms, seats and back are softly rounded, giving this sofa a welcoming look from every angle.
PRINCETON LOUNGE CHAIR by Morten Georgsen
A beautiful accent chair, that stands out from the crowd. The light base embraces the organic-shaped back and seat, completed by light and feminine expression. The soft comfort and the cocooning effect make this well-proportioned chair very cozy and welcoming.
HAMILTON DINING CHAIR by Morten Georgsen
Featuring a classic yet contemporary expression, the timeless design of the Hamilton dining chair is incredibly versatile and enriched with lots of personality and character. The simple and slim tubular leg complements the curved profile of the shell, creating a modern and light look.
HAUGE DINING TABLE & CHAIR by Henrik Pedersen
The Hauge dining table stands out with its thin, elegant and timeless expression, a perfect balance of shapes for the legs and top. Its wooden details underline Scandinavian design heritage and craftsmanship. With its contemporary design, sleek yet sturdy base and great comfort, the Hauge dining chair is the ideal complement for the Hauge dining table.
MADRID DINING TABLE by Morten Georgsen
The Madrid dining table features sleek lines and organic shapes, coming together in a floating design. The minimal look and clean colours make this table very easy to combine with many different types of dining chairs.
MADRID SIDE TABLE by Morten Georgsen
The Madrid design family expands with the introduction of this new side table. Available in two different designs, it’s versatile and easy to combine with a matching coffee table, to create a more coordinated and exclusive look.
LUND VITRINE CABINET by Morten Georgsen
Lund is a new interpretation of the classic cabinet: contemporary yet timeless.
Simple but undeniably generous in its expression, Lund is made in matt black metal with clear glass on the sides and the front. The selection of materials adds a special warmth, whilst the matt black tubular legs add lightness to the design.
KINGSTON HOME OFFICE by Morten Georgsen
Combining workspace and storage in a perfect home office solution, it features a thin metal frame with a subtly integrated drawer for storage of pens, tablet or paper. The organic shape radiates softness, while the slightly tapered and inclined legs ensure a light, Nordic expression.
ASTI DESK by Morten Georgsen
Asti is a home office desk with clean lines, slim proportions and minimalist touch. The light silhouette ensures that the table fits perfectly into any home. Featuring a crafted combination of metal and wood, with a subtle framing, this design creates an enclosed, yet open, working area.
BoConcept has also unveiled its latest fabric and colour upgrades and additions, in line with this season’s biggest trends.
Wellington is woven felt upholstery fabric, made of 100% New Zealand premium quality worsted wool. Distinguished by a unique ultra-soft and satiny touch, superior strength, and a modern colour scheme including seven on-trend options, this fabric reinvents the iconic felt texture and brings it into the future.
Following the recent bouclé trend, BoConcept adds to its bestselling fabric Lazio another ekstraordinær fabric: Auckland Boucle, in white and beige. Auckland is made of nubby, looped fibers which are extremely soft to the touch, creating a chunky, heavy fabric with structured texture.
Combining a satisfyingly soft feel with strong durability, the Tomelilla fabric has been updated with the addition of a light beige colour to the collection, which currently includes blue, grey and mustard. We also introduce Skagen in light green, a colour that has a calming effect, bringing balance and joy. Skagen is both elegant and modern. This fabric features an extremely durable quality, feeling incredibly soft at the same time.
We seek a calm feeling in our everyday life – a feeling of harmony and intimacy that can be found in organic shapes, neutral colours and natural materials, BoConcept AW22 collection can fulfill the new trend of living style.
Our stores
BOCONCEPT FLAGSHIP – CENTRAL | 73 Wyndham Street, Hong Kong | 2668 0027 |
BOCONCEPT LEE GARDEN | Shop 206 – 210, Lee Garden Three, Causeway Bay | 2110 9705 |
BOCONCEPT HOMESQUARE | Shop 118, Level 1, HomeSquare, 138 Shatin Rural Committee Road, Shatin | 3468 7102 |
BOCONCEPT FESTIVAL WALK | Shop 34, LG1, Festival Walk, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon | 3468 4899 |
Hashtag: #BoConcept
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Oasys Forms Strategic Partnership with tofuNFT to Expand its Gaming Ecosystem
NFT marketplaces are the bedrock of blockchain gaming. As a two-layer blockchain, Oasys plays a critical role in the blockchain gaming industry’s development, with future gaming projects likely to be built on “Verse”, the gaming-focused Layer-2 on Oasys. Each Verse is expected to develop its own independent ecosystem, and integrating an NFT marketplace is one of the most essential components in expanding the blockchain gaming ecosystem.
As part of the strategic partnership, tofuNFT will integrate with all of the Verses on Oasys. This integration provides Oasys ready access to tofuNFT’s expansive ecosystem, by virtue of their position as the largest multi-chain NFT marketplace, whose volume primarily comes from GameFi-related projects.
Daiki Moriyama, Director, Oasys, said: “Through our partnership with tofuNFT, we envisage bringing together both gaming communities and blockchain gaming ecosystems to usher in the next phase of the industry’s growth. It is incredibly exciting to be joining hands with a partner who has deep GameFi expertise and an extensive network, as we collectively shape the industry’s future and work towards a shared goal of driving the mass adoption of blockchain technology.”
Yu Numazaki, Co-founder of tofuNFT, added: “We are thrilled to be collaborating with Oasys as it continues to grow from strength to strength, and increasingly onboards more and more Layer-2 blockchain gaming projects. With NFT marketplaces functioning as a key defining feature of blockchain games, we look forward to leveraging Oasys’ deep ties with traditional gaming institutions and offering our solutions to encourage the uptake of blockchain gaming.”
Oasys’ partnership with tofuNFT comes on the back of a recent announcement of Square Enix’s participation as the final initial validator on the Oasys blockchain, as well as other strategic collaborations with industry movers in the gaming and blockchain space such as Mythical Games and ConsenSys. In July 2022, Oasys also announced a successful USD20 million Private Token Sale round led by Republic Capital, with participation from other industry heavyweights such as Jump Crypto, Crypto.com, Huobi, Kucoin, Gate.io, bitbank and Mirana Ventures.
With backing from significant players in the industry, Oasys will continue to focus on improving user experience and championing the mass adoption of blockchain technology in the gaming sector and beyond as it gears up towards a Mainnet launch in October this year.
Hashtag: #Oasys
About Oasys
Oasys was established in February 2022 to increase mainstream play-and-earn adoption, and at launch, committed to partnering with 21 gaming and Web3 tech companies to act as validators, such as Bandai Namco Research, SEGA, Ubisoft and Yield Guild Games. Led by a team of blockchain experts and joining forces with the biggest gaming company names to serve as the initial validators, Oasys is revolutionising the gaming industry with its Proof-of-Stake (PoS) based eco-friendly blockchain.
With a focus on creating an ecosystem for gamers and developers to distribute and develop blockchain-based games, Oasys solves the problems game developers face when building games on the blockchain. The trifecta approach of the fastest network powered by the gaming community, a scalable network powered by AAA game developers and the blockchain offering the best user experience with fast transactions and zero gas fees for users, readies participants to enter the Oasys and play.
For more information, please visit: https://www.oasys.games/
About tofuNFT
tofuNFT (tofuNFT.com) is the largest multi-chain NFT marketplace that lives on 30+ EVM-compatible public chains and most of volume comes from GameFi. It started in Oct 2021 on BSC and has been the largest since December. We’ve also already become the largest NFT marketplace on Arbitrum, Metis, Boba, Aurora, Moonbeam, Astar and are among the top 3 on Avalanche, Polygon, Fantom, Cronos, Optimism and other chains. In Sep 2022, we formed a strategic partnership with X2Y2, the world’s highest volume NFT marketplace.
For more information, please visit: https://tofunft.com/
Winter Likely to Arrive Late this Year

Thailand’s Meteorological department has informed that winter will be arriving a week later this year.