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Applications now open in Malaysia for British Council IELTS Prize (East Asia) 2022, with incentives supporting students to pursue further study and make their mark

The British Council IELTS Prize, valued at a total of MYR405,000, will support aspiring students in East Asia[1] to pursue their study dreams at an English-speaking higher education institution.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 4 May 2022 – The British Council in Malaysia is pleased to announce that applications for the British Council IELTS Prize (East Asia) 2022 are being accepted until 15 July 2022. The IELTS Prize is open to students who have applied for undergraduate or postgraduate studies locally or overseas through IELTS scores and will be studying in academic year 2022/23. Three motivated students from Malaysia will receive local prizes totalling MYR45,000.

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The British Council IELTS Prize encourages applicants to pursue their dreams in any discipline they desire. To enter, applicants must a) hold a minimum band score of 6 in each of the four components of an IELTS test taken with the British Council in East Asia[1] on or after 1 April 2021, and b) intend to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies locally or abroad at degree level in the 2022/23 academic year at a tertiary institution that accepts IELTS as part of its admission requirements. Shortlisting and interviewing will take place starting mid-July 2022. The selection panel will award the IELTS Prize to individuals who show a passion for contributing to society with knowledge and skills they will gain from their studies.

The winners will be invited to share their real-life experiences and stories on IELTS official platforms to inspire more people of their age to pursue new experiences and a better future.

“The British Council IELTS Prize (East Asia) is given to students from diverse backgrounds seeking life-changing opportunities through study” said Steve Adams, Regional Exams Director, East Asia. “As an organisation that offers life-changing opportunities through internationally recognised qualifications, it is our privilege to support these exceptional individuals as they pursue education dreams, expand their understanding of the world, and return with new knowledge, improved confidence and fresh insights to serve their home country.”

Since its launch in 2011, the IELTS Prize has been awarded to 330 IELTS test takers pursuing tertiary education in destinations abroad, including the UK, US, Canada, Australia, France and Singapore, in disciplines ranging from Medicine, Engineering, Science, and Business Management to Public Communication, Media, Performance, and many more.

Rachel Sung, the local first prize 2021 winner, currently a MPhil candidate in Multi-Disciplinary Gender Studies in University of Cambridge, UK, notes, “What sets the IELTS Prize apart is that it is designed to support individuals from different backgrounds and subjects of interest. While many other scholarships have specific academic requirements, the IELTS Prize cares more about the backstories of the applicants and awards students not just based on academic merits but also their potential and personal dedication. I believe it is the scholarship most aligned with my personal belief in diversity and inclusivity. Preparing for the IELTS Prize application allowed me to reflect on my past and how it relates to my ambitions while being awarded the prize opened up new opportunities that will shape my future.”

Applications for the British Council IELTS Prize (East Asia) 2022 will close at 18.00 on 15 July 2022. The winners will be announced in August 2022. For more details, please visit 2022 IELTS Prize official website. https://www.ieltsasia.org/ieltsprize

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Prize Structure

Local Prizes

(For each country)

First Prize x 1 MYR28,000
Second Prize x 1 MYR11,000
Third Prize x 1 MYR6,000


[1] Participating East Asian countries/territories include Hong Kong/Macau, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

About the British Council

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We build connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. Last year we reached over 75 million people directly and 758 million people overall including online, broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934 we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body. We receive a 14.5 per cent core funding grant from the UK government.
www.britishcouncil.org

About International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
IELTS is the International English Language Testing System, the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration, with millions of tests taken in the last year. More than 11,000 organizations trust and accept IELTS as a secure, valid and reliable indicator of true-to-life ability to communicate in English for education, immigration and professional accreditation. IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English.

Test takers are measured in listening, reading, writing and speaking. All tests are scored on a banded system from 1 (the lowest) through to 9 (the highest band).

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Applications now open in Singapore for British Council IELTS Prize (East Asia) 2022, with incentives supporting students to pursue further study and make their mark

The British Council IELTS Prize, valued at a total of S$129,600, will support aspiring students in East Asia[1] to pursue their study dreams at an English-speaking higher education institution.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 May 2022 – The British Council in Singapore is pleased to announce that applications for the British Council IELTS Prize (East Asia) 2022 are being accepted until 15 July 2022. The IELTS Prize is open to students who have applied for undergraduate or postgraduate studies locally or overseas through IELTS scores and will be studying in academic year 2022/23. Three motivated students from Singapore will receive local prizes totalling S$14,400.

The British Council IELTS Prize encourages applicants to pursue their dreams in any discipline they desire. To enter, applicants must a) hold a minimum band score of 6 in each of the four components of an IELTS test taken with the British Council in East Asia[1] on or after 1 April 2021, and b) intend to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies locally or abroad at degree level in the 2022/23 academic year at a tertiary institution that accepts IELTS as part of its admission requirements. Shortlisting and interviewing will take place starting mid-July 2022. The selection panel will award the IELTS Prize to individuals who show a passion for contributing to society with knowledge and skills they will gain from their studies.

The winners will be invited to share their real-life experiences and stories on IELTS official platforms to inspire more people of their age to pursue new experiences and a better future.

“The British Council IELTS Prize (East Asia) is given to students from diverse backgrounds seeking life-changing opportunities through study” said Steve Adams, Regional Exams Director, East Asia. “As an organisation that offers life-changing opportunities through internationally recognised qualifications, it is our privilege to support these exceptional individuals as they pursue education dreams, expand their understanding of the world, and return with new knowledge, improved confidence and fresh insights to serve their home country.”

Since its launch in 2011, the IELTS Prize has been awarded to 330 IELTS test takers pursuing tertiary education in destinations abroad, including the UK, US, Canada, Australia, France and Singapore, in disciplines ranging from Medicine, Engineering, Science, and Business Management to Public Communication, Media, Performance, and many more.

Rachel Sung, the local first prize 2021 winner, currently a MPhil candidate in Multi-Disciplinary Gender Studies in University of Cambridge, UK, notes, “What sets the IELTS Prize apart is that it is designed to support individuals from different backgrounds and subjects of interest. While many other scholarships have specific academic requirements, the IELTS Prize cares more about the backstories of the applicants and awards students not just based on academic merits but also their potential and personal dedication. I believe it is the scholarship most aligned with my personal belief in diversity and inclusivity. Preparing for the IELTS Prize application allowed me to reflect on my past and how it relates to my ambitions while being awarded the prize opened up new opportunities that will shape my future.”

Applications for the British Council IELTS Prize (East Asia) 2022 will close at 18.00 on 15 July 2022. The winners will be announced in August 2022. For more details, please visit https://www.ieltsasia.org/ieltsprize

Remarks:
Prize Structure

Local Prizes

(For each country)

First Prize x 1 S$9,000
Second Prize x 1 S$3,600
Third Prize x 1 S$1,800


[1] Participating East Asian countries/territories include Hong Kong/Macau, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

About the British Council

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We build connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. Last year we reached over 75 million people directly and 758 million people overall including online broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934 we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body. We receive a 14.5 per cent core funding grant from the UK government.
www.britishcouncil.org

About International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
IELTS is the International English Language Testing System, the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration, with millions of tests taken in the last year. More than 11,000 organizations trust and accept IELTS as a secure, valid and reliable indicator of true-to-life ability to communicate in English for education, immigration and professional accreditation. IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English.

Test takers are measured in listening, reading, writing and speaking. All tests are scored on a banded system from 1 (the lowest) through to 9 (the highest band).

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Ariana Invests in Laos Gold and Copper Exploration with Asgard Metals

Mountain range in Laos where precious metals could be found
Mountain range in Laos where precious minerals and metals could be found.

Ariana Resources, via its wholly-owned Asgard Metals Fund, is to take an interest in Annamite Resources Holdings Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based company with copper and gold licenses in the highly prolific mineral belts of Laos.

Government of Laos Vows to Tackle Currency and Fuel Prices in May

Government of Laos to urgently attempt to control fuel prices

The Government of Laos has outlined currency depreciation and high fuel costs as the two most urgent issues it will tackle this month.

World Bank Country Director for Laos Meets with Finance Minister

World Bank Country Director for Lao PDR Meets with Finance Minister
World Bank Country Director Mariam Sherman meets with Minister of Finance Bounchom Oubonpaseuth.

The World Bank Group’s Country Director for Myanmar, Cambodia, and Lao PDR, Mariam Sherman, today began her first visit to Laos by meeting the Minister of Finance, Mr. Bounchom Oubonpaseuth.

Explore Fresh Flower Bouquets from The Interior Collections’ Mother’s Day Range

Pamper Mom with The Interior Collections’ new range of fresh flower bouquets and floral gift boxes. Customers can enjoy free islandwide delivery for orders above $50 in Singapore.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 May 2022 – As a leading online flower shop in Singapore, The Interior Collections adds a significant touch of elegance to their floral gifts, making every occasion extra special. This Mother’s Day, let the flowers do the talking. Shop from their latest collection of floral arrangements and show affection with a stunning fresh flower bouquet or gift box that is sure to put a smile on Mom’s face.

Choose Unique Fresh Flower Bouquet Designs

Roses have long been a symbol of love and appreciation, making them the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. Featuring a gorgeous bunch of soft pink roses, eustomas and matthiola blooms, Victoria can make a lasting impression on this special day. Don’t forget to write a heartfelt message in the complimentary card – Mom is bound to love this thoughtful gesture!

Make Mom feel like royalty with Wonderful. Go bold by presenting this striking floral basket, carefully crafted with roses, delphiniums, eustomas and wax flowers by The Interior Collections’ florists. With its vibrant purple hues, this fresh flower bouquet will certainly make a lovely addition to any home and instantly brighten up the room.

Among The Interior Collections’ selection of floral gifts, Grateful is another one-of-a-kind arrangement that is worth the splurge this Mother’s Day. Roses, eustomas, daisies – it has everything Mom will love. Plus, the row of money notes adds a touch of humour and will make her laugh. Customers may customise the colour of the box via their website and decide on the total cash amount that goes in it.

Or shower Mom with sweetness by gifting her a beautiful flower arrangement that comes paired with a Jo Malone Pear and Freesia perfume. Choose Inspiring, a floral gift box that is arranged with fresh roses, eustomas and daisies.

Enjoy Free Delivery With The Interior Collections

There’s nothing quite like a thoughtfully arranged bouquet of fresh flowers that can make Mom smile. With The Interior Collections, customers can enjoy a hassle-free experience of ordering their favourite fresh flower bouquets and gift boxes online. They can also get their Mother’s Day floral gift delivered straight to their doorstep in time for the special occasion. And for orders above $50, delivery will be free!

Alternatively, customers may opt for same-day delivery – simply message The Interior Collections via Whatsapp at 9248 2233 to make a request.

In addition, customers that spend $100 can enjoy $5 off their next order with The Interior Collections.

About The Interior Collections

The Interior Collections believes in affordable luxury. We are a group of creative stylists who know from our profession that elegance does not always have to come with a high price tag; All you need is impeccable taste and unbound creativity to add a touch of splendour to your special day.

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Syniti Enhances Industry-Leading Syniti Knowledge Platform to Enable Faster, Lower Risk Data Migrations

Fully Cloud-Based Syniti Migrate Provides Enhanced Security & Control

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 May 2022 – Syniti, a global leader in enterprise data management, today announced the first of multiple updates to its industry-leading Syniti Knowledge Platform this year. Building on the platform’s history of success in complex enterprise data migrations, the company is introducing the fully cloud-based version of Syniti Advanced Data Migration, now called Syniti Migrate. With Syniti Migrate, customers will have greater control of their data in a faster, more secure offering – from any source to any target – helping to ensure a Boring Go Live® every time.

IDC reports also revealed an increased spend in the Asia Pacific region from 2021, indicating enterprises plan and intention to lean into technology and IT services moving forward. In addition, finding the right skills to support new digital initiatives is proving to be a challenge as businesses in the region strive to accelerate their transformation timelines. Syniti Migrate hopes to address these challenges and continue to support the development of organisations in achieving their digital transformation initiatives.

Every digital transformation is underpinned by a massive need for data transformation, which can be time-consuming and complex. Syniti Migrate enables enterprise customers to realise value faster from critical migration and consolidation projects like mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and ERP migrations – including the journey to SAP S/4HANA®. A modern, cloud-first architecture allows businesses to process and persist data where they want, with increased security. Customers can now choose their data migration working and staging environments, with current connections to industry-leading databases and flexible deployment options. Customer, partner and user feedback to the previous version provided new updates and enhancements, including:

  • More intelligent code auto-generation: Writing more code better helps reduce technical code development by up to 80%, freeing up resources to work on higher value tasks.
  • Higher quality data can be delivered faster in the migration: Intelligent matching and harmonisation with more than 99% accuracy.
  • Pre-loaded best practice content: Including mappings, designs and rules to help accelerate migrations.
  • Intelligent metadata scanning and profiling: Active metadata scanning identifies and autocorrects dataset errors, with analysis to identify, action and resolve data anomalies; helping to accelerate processes and enhance analytics functions.

Syniti Migrate is available as part of the Syniti Knowledge Platform. It also will be resold by key partners, including as SAP Advanced Data Migration by Syniti, an SAP® premium-certified cloud-based data migration solution extension, and used by Syniti’s own team of data-focused experts as well as its global partner ecosystem.

Gordon Lam, President, Asia Pacific and Japan at Syniti said, “Digital transformation is accelerating at a rate never before, making data invaluable to organisations. APAC businesses that pivoted during the pandemic will continue to evolve and leverage data to remain competitive in the rapidly changing business landscape. Syniti remains committed to enable businesses to stay ahead of their data management curve to harness the true value from data.”

Kevin Campbell, chief executive officer, Syniti, said: “We took millions of human hours, our best practices and years of experience in data migrations, to make our original data migration platform. What we’ve done here is take what is arguably the best migration solution on the planet – and made it faster and more secure, so our customers realise both short and long-term benefits in their transformation efforts.”

Harpreet Singh, Senior Manager, Deloitte Consulting LLP, said: “All of our customers are in the midst of some type of digital transformation. To enable this, they need new technology and new ways of working. Syniti Migrate seamlessly fits into this transformation strategy because it processes data where they want it, bringing the intelligence and automation they need with the stringent enterprise security required.”

To learn more about Syniti Migrate and how you too can achieve a Boring Go LiveÒ, please register for our upcoming webinar.

About Syniti

Syniti solves the world’s most complex data challenges by uniquely combining intelligent, AI-driven software and vast data expertise to yield certain and superior business outcomes. For over 25 years, Syniti has partnered with the Fortune 2000 to unlock valuable insights that ignite growth, reduce risk and increase their competitive advantage. Syniti’s silo-free enterprise data management platform supports data migration, data quality, data replication, master data management, analytics, data governance, and data strategy in a single, unified solution. Syniti is a portfolio company of private equity firm Bridge Growth Partners LLC. Read more at .

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Business Expansion Against Covid-Hit Hong Kong: Omusis Success through Localization of Music Learning

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 May 2022 – Music is an universal language, and everyone has the right to enjoy it. With such belief at heart, the Hong Kong online music space reservation platform Omusis Company has sized up to 7 studios and made partners with another 30 local music rooms, despite pandemic hardship. Other than piano room rental service, Omusis also focuses on promoting music education by creating a brand new piano learning approach specifically made for local beginners. The company was shortlisted by “Famous Brands Hong Kong” for its success, and interviewed by Metro Radio in April 2022.

Business Growth against Pandemic Recession

Since the coronavirus situation began in 2020, most businesses would consider themselves lucky to have survived the plunge, not to mention an expansion. Founded in August 2019, the Omusis Company built an online music room reservation system to make grand piano more accessible to people of the compact city, and had started to offer online piano courses. The Covid-19 outbreak happened 3 months after its music room rental business opening had disrupted all its previous plan. In the face of such unprecedented challenge, Omusis founder KK Ng had decided a change of plan. She anticipated the raising trend of indoor activities, and took the risk of expansion, catering for the increasing need of convenient music teaching and learning locations, while boosting music education at the same time. The prompt decision paid off – now owning 7 studios and made allies with over 2 dozens music room rental service providers, Omusis has doubled its business size at a tremendous speed.

Unique Music Courses for Hongkongers in town and aboard

The “All-in-One” piano lesson books series written by Omusis founder KK Ng has received numerous compliments from both local and emigrated Hong Kong families alike, for making learning easier through tailor-made materials and bite-size music theory knowledge. Most Hong Kong people are under the impression that piano learning has to be done in person once a week, and comprehensive music knowledge is only for young children. Most piano crash courses for adults in Hong Kong teach through shortcuts, skipping the musical theories and hand coordination training essential in piano learning, which caused many to give up over the frustration of not being able to play well, and thought it was “too late” for them to learn. As for teaching-learning materials, traditional piano books available for majority of local learners are consist of mostly unfamiliar foreign songs. In light of these obstacles, Ng spent a year to put together the “All-in-One” online piano course especially for Hong Kong people, by composing a series of music lesson books using their favourite songs as theories and techniques learning materials, completed with video explanations and demonstrations. The course has proved to be a success welcomed by local and emigrated Hong Kong piano learners since launched.

Bold Strategy Move from Co-learning Space to Recording Service

Just 3 months after its business opening, Omusis was hit by the pandemic. All school classes were suspended and in-person music lessons were discouraged. It was foreseeable that foreign examiners could not travel from the UK to Hong Kong, yet piano examinations would not be postponed indefinitely. When the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music converted the exam format into online video submission, “grand piano performance recording service” became a new business model in need. Omusis had seized the opportunity to invest in grand piano music studios with suitable environment, professional equipment, well-maintained grand pianos, and recording service to attract piano students and parents who have to do exam recordings. Such foremost insight had attracted not only customers but more music studios wanting to join as partners, leading to Omusis’ success in grabbing the market.

Making Allies through Music

“A lot of people thought we’re only doing piano rooms rental service, but our goal is to raise the professional standard of the entire music education industry in Hong Kong.” said Founder KK Ng, “Music teaching is a lonely path. Basically, there is nowhere to share our teaching experience outside the music courses in universities. Nobody is there to evaluate [music tutors’] teaching proficiency.” Ng hopes to enhance communication and ideas exchange between music centers in the coming years, to better promote music education and local music cultures. Business wise, she aims at expanding to 50 rentable music studios on the Omusis platform in the coming year.

About Omusis and its Founder KK Ng

The name “Omusis” is inspired by the concept of “Music Oasis”, a peaceful space for one to enjoy music away from all the hustle and bustle of the city. Omusis’ online music rooms reservation platform served as an easier way to bring together customers in need and service providers, whereas its unique piano teaching method of integrating online learning and in-person lessons largely enhanced learning experience. The company’s missions are to promote music learning and local music culture, provide solutions for scattered music space and inefficient traditional teaching method in Hong Kong, in order to develop a brand new way of growth in the city’s music education industry.

KK Ng, founder of Omusis Company, is a music teacher who believes everyone has the right to enjoy music. She created a brand new method of piano teaching by combining the strength of both online learning and in-person classes. In merely 2 years, she has taught over 300 students from around the world, helping them to pick up their interest in music learning, and truly enjoy music playing. Ng had obtained the ABRSM Teaching Diploma, and has profound interest and knowledge in music education. In April 2022, her company Omusis was shortlisted by “Famous Brands Hong Kong” and she was interviewed by Metro Radio. Almost the same time, another milestone was laid as she was invited aboard to perform in Poland, as a recognition of her solo performance achievement in the Chopin Avenue International Piano Competition 2022.

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