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Appier Appoints Dr. Che-hsu Chang as Chief Strategy Officer

Former Senior Leader of McKinsey and Co. and IQVIA brings business acumen to drive Appier’s next phase of growth and innovation

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 7 April 2022 – Appier, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) software-as-a-service (SaaS) company, announces today the appointment of Dr. Che-hsu “Joe” Chang as its Chief Strategy Officer. Dr. Chang, a business veteran with more than 12 years of experience across business strategy, product management and management consulting, will help drive the company’s growth, strengthen its strategic deployment in the AI market, and accelerate its strong momentum in new market expansion and vigorous market-driven product innovation.

Appier Appoints Dr. Che-hsu Chang as Chief Strategy Officer

In this capacity, Dr. Chang will lead Appier’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A), partnership and corporate strategy, as well as oversee Appier’s overall business health and growth opportunities globally. He is based in New York and New Jersey, US, and will be partnering with Appier’s senior leaders across business units and regions, strategizing for global opportunities that can propel Appier’s growth, especially in new markets.

“I am delighted to welcome Dr. Joe Chang to Appier. Joe’s multifaceted experience in corporate strategy makes him the best fit to lead Appier’s growth strategy and accelerate our success,” said Dr. Chih-han Yu, CEO and Co-founder of Appier. “With Joe on our team, I believe we will be able to explore more business possibilities to help us stay competitive and enhance our overall capacity for rapid growth in 2022 and beyond.”

“Appier is a rapidly growing AI SaaS company with a strong focus on customer-centric marketing solutions. I’m thrilled to be part of Appier and look forward to working with world-class talents to drive business and organizational growth as well as efficiency,” said Dr. Chang. “I am eager to bring my experiences in industries, businesses and technologies to the new role to build upon Appier’s success and sustain long-term growth.”

Dr. Chang was most recently the Senior Principal of Real World Technology Solutions Strategy at IQVIA. During his tenure he led corporate strategy, co-led M&A and partnership initiatives, as well as drove innovation in product development and commercialization of artificial intelligence/machine learning-based products and services.

Dr. Chang began his career at McKinsey and Co. in the US, where he co-led and grew the company’s healthcare and business technology practices as an Associate Partner. He also led research operations and product development at Flatiron Health, a startup acquired by Roche in 2018. Dr. Chang’s expertise is focused on the intersections between business strategy, technology and analytics.

Dr. Chang holds a Doctor of Science degree in Public Health from Harvard University and a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees from National Taiwan University.

For more information, please visit www.appier.com/news.

About Appier

Appier (TSE: 4180) is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to power business decision-making. Founded in 2012 with a vision of democratizing AI, Appier now has 17 offices across APAC, Europe and U.S., and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Visit for more company information and visit for more IR information.

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Trend Micro Named a Leader in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 April 2022 Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) today announced it has been named as a Leader in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) by Forrester. Trend Micro believes this report provides recognition of the company’s focus on innovation, customer centricity and endpoint security. Trend Micro was one of only three vendors named a Leader in EDR by Forrester.

To read a full copy of the report, The Forrester Wave™: Detection and Response (EDR), Q2 2022, please visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/explore/forrester-wave-edr

“As the intersection between data, devices and users, the enterprise endpoint has become a favored target of attack by cybercriminals,” said Jon Clay, vice president of threat intelligence at Trend Micro. “But most attacks today move beyond the endpoint. That’s why we offer EDR as part of a broader, single-platform XDR solution designed to offer comprehensive threat detection and response across the entire infrastructure while reducing complexity and effort for overworked SOC teams.”

Trend Micro received no 1/5 scores in any evaluation criteria and received a 5/5 score for nine of the criteria including investigation capabilities, ATT&CK alignment, extended capabilities and innovation roadmap. Trend Micro believes the strengths illustrated in the report align with Forrester’s stance on the value of high-quality analysis.

Per Forrester’s report: “Analysis is the most time-consuming part of the incident response process. To improve the analyst experience, clients should prioritize vendors that provide relevant, streamlined context for investigation and threat hunting by linking events together, providing timely threat intelligence, and leveraging dynamic risk scoring for processes, MITRE ATT&CK techniques, etc.”

As a Leader in EDR, we believe this recognition demonstrates that Trend Micro is dedicated to delivering on customers’ current and evolving detection and response needs.

“Trend Micro innovates far beyond its public perception…” the report stated. “Reference customers highlight the interoperability between different parts of the portfolio as a key differentiator.”

The report follows Trend Micro’s recognition as a Leader in The Forrester New Wave™: Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Providers, Q4 2021, The Forrester Wave™: Endpoint Security Software As A Service, Q2 2021, and The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Email Security, Q2 2021.

About Trend Micro

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro’s cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, the platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 65 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world.

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Government of Laos Consults with Private Sector on Fuel Pricing

Government of Laos to urgently attempt to control fuel prices

The Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Ministry of Finance held a meeting yesterday with members of the private sector to discuss ways to stabilize fuel prices.

Laos National Assembly Holds Brainstorm Session to Solve Economic Problems

Mr. Saysomphone Phomvihane, Politburo member and President of the National Assembly,
Mr. Saysomphone Phomvihane, Politburo member and President of the National Assembly (Photo: KPL).

The National Assembly of Laos met yesterday for a special brainstorming session to address the country’s economic problems.

Chubb Life Yearly Income Plan Bestows Your Wealth to Your Future Generation at Ease

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 April 2022 – Recognising people’s need to plan for different phases of their life from getting married, buying a home, funding children’s education and saving for retirement, Chubb Life Hong Kong has launched “Chubb Life Yearly Income Plan” (“the Plan”). The Plan provides liquidity and flexibility with a steady stream of cash return over time, which creates a continuous income that customers can rely on to achieve their changing life goals.

Customers can enjoy an annual cash payment every policy year starting from the 1st policy anniversary, as well as an extra cash payment every 10 years starting from the 10th policy anniversary.

Wai Kit Chan, Chief Marketing Officer of Chubb Life Hong Kong, said, “We believe that customers value growing wealth and legacy building, so we have designed a product that meets both requirements. With steady income streams, the Plan helps customers accomplish their long-term savings goal. The Plan also allows policy continuation with the option to change the insured.

To provide comfort to customers during financial difficulties, the Plan offers further peace of mind with a premium holiday of up to two policy years. What’s more, in the unfortunate event of the insured dying due to an accident during the 1st policy year, an additional benefit of up to US$100,000 is provided.

Further product information can be found at: https://www.chubb.com/hk-en/personal/chubb-life-yearly-income-plan.html

About Chubb Life Hong Kong

Chubb Life is the international life insurance division of Chubb. In Asia, Chubb Life operates in Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Korea, Myanmar, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam, and participates in a joint-venture in China. Chubb Life has been in Hong Kong since 1976. To meet the financial protection and wealth management needs of its broad range of customers, Chubb Life Hong Kong (Chubb Life Insurance Company Ltd.) offers a range of life protection, savings, accident and health insurance solutions through agents and brokers. Additional information can be found at:

About Chubb
Chubb is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 31,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at:

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Arrow Electronics Enables Innovative Startup to Enhance Water Quality for Thousands in Indian Villages

RefillBot is empowered by Arrow Electronics and STPI’s IoT Open lab to create a remote water quality monitoring solution that works anytime anywhere

BANGALORE, INDIA – Media OutReach – 7 April 2022 – Global technology-solutions provider Arrow Electronics, Inc. today announced that the IoT Open Lab, jointly set up in collaboration with the Software Technology Park of India (STPI), has helped a local innovative startup, RefillBot, develop a Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) solution aimed at improving access to clean water in Indian villages. Powered by advanced sensing and IoT technologies that allow real-time, 24/7 water quality monitoring, the new RMM platform has been successfully rolled out across 100 villages in India’s Karnataka state in just four months.

RefillBot team - Savitri Patil (CEO), Naveen G (CTO), Prabhu S (CBO)
RefillBot team – Savitri Patil (CEO), Naveen G (CTO), Prabhu S (CBO)

RefillBot’s real-time, 24/7 water quality monitoring solution installed in 100 villages across Karnataka.

According to UNICEF, less than 50 percent of India’s population has access to safely managed drinking water, and the impact of waterborne diseases costs the country’s economy approximately USD600 million a year. RefillBot’s RMM platform addresses this pressing issue by simplifying and enhancing the operation and maintenance of water purification plants in India’s underserved areas.

Founded in 2019 by Savitri Patil, RefillBot develops and delivers plug-and-play, IIoT-grade (Industrial Internet of Things) monitoring and management for municipal utilities, as well as industrial applications like HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning), asset monitoring and availability tracking in remote locations.

“Remote monitoring and management is a game changer for many industrial applications, especially water purification in remote village locations, where meeting essential daily needs is a constant challenge,” said Savitri Patil, co-founder and CEO of RefillBot. With the support of the Arrow and STPI IoT Open Lab and RefillBot’s comprehensive understanding of IIOT, this new RMM offering has the potential to make a real and immediate difference to the lives of millions of people and create positive, long-term economic and health development outcomes for India’s underserved as it rolls out.”

As an STPI incubatee, RefillBot used the IoT Open Lab’s equipment to test and verify its boards, and consulted and collaborated with Arrow on system design and the selection of cutting-edge components. Arrow engineers and technical experts provided insight and recommendations to help RefillBot bring the solution to life, including:

  • Wireless module design: Developing a wireless module to communicate in real-time over mobile networks to help ensure access to cloud servers.
  • Smart sensors and data analytics enabling 24×7 always-on operation: With modest wireless network connectivity requirements, ranging from basic 2G up to fast 4G LTE, the RMM uses sensors embedded in dispensing systems, water filters, and switches to capture and communicate critical operational, consumption and quality details.
  • Boosting antenna signal at remote locations: Formulating an LTE external antenna strategy to ensure optimum coverage in low signal areas without the need for extensive field testing.
  • Rapid prototyping: Arranging quick shipment of development kits and evaluation boards, which enabled RefillBot to experiment with data handling, I/O system design, and build a scalable solution during the pandemic.
  • Fast go-to-market: Providing the IoT Open Lab environment and equipment required for extensive RMM evaluation, GSM antenna tuning, and EMF (Electromagnetic Field) and signal testing.

“At Arrow, we are constantly seeking ways to make it easier for innovators to create, make and manage the technology of tomorrow,” said Bhartendu Mishra, Arrow Electronics’ general manager of sales for India. Collaborations, like the Arrow and STPI IoT Open Lab in India, are part of our long-term commitment to giving local start-ups and innovators access to world-class engineering expertise and resources. We are proud to be playing a role in RefillBot’s innovation journey and supporting its goal of developing a solution to address one of the most pressing community challenges – helping ensure reliable access to clean water.”

Equipped with advanced engineering equipment and testing modules, the IoT Open Lab has assisted the start-up community from the region in their idea-to-prototype-to-product innovation journey. Arrow’s experienced vertical segment experts and engineers with expertise in areas of embedded computing, sensing, connectivity and system integration are on site to provide professional advice to these innovators and makers.

About Arrow Electronics

Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 220,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2021 sales of $34 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that improve business and daily life.

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Savannakhet Province and LXML Sepon Contributes USD 5 Million for Road Upgrade

Savannakhet Province and LXML Sepon Contributes US$5 Million for Road Upgrade Funded by Sepon Mines.

Savannakhet Province and Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to upgrade public Road 28A, a 41.56km two-layered bitumen road from Nabor Village to Villabouly District, Savannakhet where Sepon mine is located.

Osmi Pro Kickstarts in Malaysia with courses for Digital Professionals

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 7 April 2022 – Osmi Pro, сompany division of Osmi, an international EdTech company that has provided 2000+ students with new professions, launches three online courses in Malaysia: data analysis, QA engineering, and web design. By 2024 Osmi Pro plans to train more than 15,000 students in in-demand IT professions in the region.

The program is Osmi’s latest initiative to raise the average wage for professionals in Malaysia and equip them with the most up to date knowledge in the field. The program was designed as a combination of cost-effective education and to change the approach to career tracks.

With Osmi Pro students will get hands-on experience on career consulting to improve students’ CV and prepare them for job interviews, with the possibility to get access to education from anywhere and anytime by their own profile in Osmi’s platform and free mobile application in English. As well, students will have 24/7 support from tutors and help in choosing and finding the job. All that from an experienced tutors team which includes Western industry-leading experts with global cases, and local top-professionals with a great understanding of the local students’ needs.

“Our mission is to help people find their superpowers and realize their career potential. – says Harry Matvis, CEO at Osmi Pro – “We are here to make dreams come true, to help and to support already talented people to make their way to new jobs easier. And now it’s more than important to strive to create an educational product that will help everyone succeed in the real world.”

Today the world is in constant transformation and automation. According to Coursera, low skilled jobs are at risk of automation. The study also showed that 150M new jobs will appear in the global IT sector by 2025. The trend to search for professions such as QA engineer has been growing exponentially lately. According to Semrush, Google searches in Malaysia for “QA engineer” have grown by 22,2%, while searches for “data analyst” have grown by 50% over the last 12 months.

Osmi Pro is committed to providing new students with opportunities to develop their skills in as little as 4-9 months. The average price for a course is from 4000 MYR to 10000 MYR can be paid in installments. Osmi Pro plans to launch other courses to teach digital professions in the near future.

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