India is an important market for ONYX Hospitality Group, currently holding the position of the fourth largest market year-to-date (YTD). Indian travellers are choosing ONYX’s properties for both business and leisure, drawn by the diverse and exceptional offerings across the portfolio. Amari hotels are the most popular among Indian guests, followed by OZO, Oriental Residence, and Shama, respectively. The roadshow will focus on showcasing ONYX Hospitality Group’s Thai properties, with Thailand being one of the most popular countries for outbound travel in the Indian market (accounting to approximately 5% of outbound travel). Preferred destinations in Thailand include Bangkok, Pattaya, and beach destinations, particularly Phuket.

According to reports from Booking.com and McKinsey, Indian travellers are predicted to become the world’s fourth-largest spenders on tourism by 2030, with an estimated $410 billion USD in expenditure. It is estimated that by 2030, Indian travellers will undertake over 5 billion trips (including domestic and international travel), leading to an increase in tourism expenditure to $410 billion USD, representing a leap of more than 170 percent from $150 billion USD in 2019.This huge growth underscores the importance of catering to the Indian market with tailored offerings and exceptional service.

Mr. Bharath Satyavolu, Vice President, Revenue Management, ONYX Hospitality Group, commented:
“The Indian market is of paramount importance to ONYX Hospitality Group, ranking among our top five globally. Our roadshow in India is a strategic initiative to strengthen our relationships with our valued Indian travellers, who are increasingly seeking unique and memorable experiences, which we strive to provide through our diverse brand portfolio. By engaging directly with this dynamic market, we aim to showcase our varied offerings, as well as gaining market knowledge to ensure we are continually adapting to meet the needs and preferences of both corporate and leisure travellers. We are committed to creating unforgettable experiences that resonate with Indian travellers, ensuring they feel at home wherever they choose to stay with us, and engage with our brands to make them more likely to return in the future.”

At the roadshow, ONYX Hospitality Group will showcase elements of its properties, facilities, and locations that appeal to Indian travellers. Recognising their penchant for shopping, ONYX Hospitality Group highlights properties located near bustling shopping hubs. For instance, Amari Bangkok, Amari Pattaya, and OZO Pattaya are conveniently situated near major shopping destinations, including top malls and vibrant markets. These locations offer guests a blend of convenience, excitement, and luxury, making them ideal choices for Indian travellers seeking both leisure and shopping experiences, or business travellers seeking to unwind. Furthermore, Indian travellers see Thailand as an ideal destination for romantic getaways, destination weddings, and honeymoons – a segment ONYX Hospitality Group serves exceptionally well with romantic hotspots featuring iconic sandy beaches, like Amari Phuket and Amari Vogue Krabi.

Dedicated to enhancing guest experiences, ONYX Hospitality Group expands its range of customisable products and services to meet the diverse needs of Indian travellers. This includes a variety of food and beverage options featuring vegetarian and Indian cuisine. A prime example is NILA, ONYX’s restaurant at Amari Bangkok, launched in March this year. NILA offers an exquisite culinary journey along the coasts of India, providing Indian travellers with authentic flavours curated by Chef Bharath S. Bhat, winner of Thailand’s Iron Chef competition. NILA sets a new standard for Indian cuisine, blending traditional recipes with contemporary flair for an immersive dining experience.

Expanding its presence to additional urban centres, ONYX Hospitality Group is strategically focusing on the corporate and MICE segments. Consequently, this year’s roadshow will be held in Chennai and Bangalore, allowing ONYX Hospitality Group to connect with key partners and address the direct demands of these markets.

ONYX Hospitality Group is dedicated to solidifying its position as the best medium-sized hospitality management company in Southeast Asia, aiming to manage over 50 properties by 2025 in countries such as Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Laos, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, and reach 70 locations by 2028. Upcoming openings include Amari Colombo in Sri Lanka and Amari Vientiane in Laos, both set for Q4 2024. Additionally, the Amari The Tide Bang Saen in Thailand will open in 2025, offering a tranquil seaside retreat.

The Shama brand is also expanding with new projects such as Shama Suasana Malaysia, Shama Hub Metro South Hong Kong, and Shama Hub Qiantang Hangzhou, China. Recently, a contract was signed for for Shama Rayong, set to open in 2026, strategically located near Rayong’s business and industrial districts. The OZO brand will unveil its fresh new look in June 2024, with OZO Medini in Malaysia scheduled to open in the same year. In addition, ONYX Hospitality Group continues to diversify into other hospitality domains. Alongside the including the launch of Nila, ONYX has also this year opened Chom Sindh at Amari Bangkok, which highlights Thai freshwater delicacies. Meanwhile Prego, the Group’s renowned Italian restaurant which originated at Amari Koh Samui, has recently opened a new branch at Kata Beach, Phuket.

ONYX Hospitality Group’s roadshow in India is a testament to its commitment to engaging with one of its most important markets. By highlighting tailored offerings and expanding its presence, ONYX aims to meet the evolving needs of Indian travellers and reinforce its position as a leader in the hospitality industry.

A range of properties across the brand portfolio will join the roadshow:
· Amari Koh Samui
· Amari Pattaya
· Amari Phuket
· Amari Vogue Krabi
· Amari Bangkok
· OZO Chaweng Samui
· OZO North Pattaya
· OZO Phuket
· Shama Lakeview Asoke Bangkok

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While the experts shared insights on building and applying investment strategies, the seminar was an immediate hit, attracting nearly 200 industry professionals and trading enthusiasts; a likely indicator of the country’s growing interest towards professional guidance in practical trading.

The seminar began with a presentation by VT Markets‘ special analyst Eyad, who shared his approach towards investment trend analysis. Stemming from his personal experience and his losses in trading, Eyad explained how to identify complete trading signals from macroeconomic data and apply them to specific trading executions.

His analysis covered economic condition judgments, product selection criteria, and information filtering. Eyad explained that his goal was to help traders understand the overall trading context through intuitive methods; establishing correct investment thinking and knowledge systems in the process. This will ostensibly reduce losses and increase win rates in trading.

Louis Wong and Agnes Wu then provided their interpretations of the U.S. and global markets for the second half of the year. With a volatile economy looming in the background, they discussed the future investment prospects of Hong Kong stocks.

One topic that stood out was the U.S. stock market. Often used as an indicator for how domestic markets might respond, the experts explained that the market was keenly observing U.S. stock trends for the latter half of the year. As part of the seminar’s bid towards better financial education, Wong started with an explanation of his analysis using critical data and indicators affecting the U.S. stock market.

Wong then elaborated on the highly-anticipated U.S. presidential election, opining that if Trump won, his aggressive unilateralism and America-first approach could pose significant risks for the market. For instance, Trump’s potential tariff imposition on countries like China might escalate the trade war, leading to higher inflation in the U.S. This is in stark contrast with expectations towards Trump; the market expects him to push the Federal Reserve towards a monetary easing policy, benefiting assets like bonds, gold, and small-cap stocks.

Agnes Wu then reviewed the status and future of the U.S. and other Asian markets, using hot topics like youth employment and consumer market activity in Mainland China as the main medium of analysis.

With the Hong Kong stock market serving as a bridge between Mainland China and the international markets, its movements reflect regional and global economic trends and Sino-U.S. relations. In this regard, for Hong Kong stocks, Wu suggests that if the Hong Kong government introduces economic stimulus plans, ETFs like the CSI 300 Index could be considered as good portfolio enhancers. Her advice was to focus on leading stocks with better profitability and avoid companies with single revenue sources to reduce risk.

As part of its mission towards enhancing financial literacy, VT Markets will continue to provide such platforms for investors to exchange knowledge and learn from experts. In a vastly competitive financial market such as Hong Kong, having access to a professional and trustworthy broker committed to enhancing practical financial knowledge will give investors an edge over the competition.Hashtag: #VTMarkets #CFDs #CFDsbrokers #Forextrading #Goldtrading #MT4 #Wongwaikit #Wumangching #stocks

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Founded originally as the APM Group in 1992, SEAC is Thailand’s number 1 organizational development and leadership company in Southeast Asia. In the past 32 years, SEAC has served over 1,500 organizations and 3 million leaders and learners on their mission to grow and empower people and organizations. APM was incorporated into the AP Thailand Group in 2017, operating under the SEAC brand.

With an office in Bangkok and operating in the Southeast Asia region, SEAC delivers world-class, impactful organizational, leadership, and talent development solutions through their proprietary, innovative and smart learning processes and technology platforms. SEAC’s solutions help their clients transform their work models, build essential future capabilities, and drive powerful cultural changes to successfully execute their strategies.

The Southeast Asia operation is one of the fastest growing businesses in BTS and Thailand is a large and growing market with many prominent clients. With SEAC’s impressive portfolio of both local and global companies operating in the region, with only limited overlap with BTS, its learning experience platforms, an innovative portfolio of solutions, and the proprietary 456 Smart Learning experience design and delivery processes, the acquisition of SEAC will significantly enhance BTS position in Thailand, strengthen its market presence in Southeast Asia and pave the way for additional strong growth in one of the fastest growing regions in the world.

“We are really excited to welcome the SEAC team to our family,” says Philios Andreou, Deputy CEO of the BTS Group. “Their focus on client results, the quality of their innovative learning methodologies, their entrepreneurial spirit, passion and great team will be a perfect fit with BTS’ organizational DNA and values. As the two business integrate, we see opportunities to increase profitability further over time.”

Following the integration into BTS, SEAC’s team will be able to accelerate their personal development and the company’s growth and expansion into new markets. “Since our early days at the APM Group, our passion has been to serve and grow organizations and people in Southeast Asia. Joining BTS will exponentially allow us to do more of this,” says Arinya Talerngsri, current Managing Director of SEAC. “The combination of our skills will create a ‘dream team’ to facilitate our client’s growth and success locally and globally,” says James R. Engel, SEAC’s Chief Learning Architect.

SEAC’s organization will be merged with BTS Thailand, part of BTS Southeast Asia but its solutions, methodologies and platforms will also be sold and leveraged throughout the entire BTS Group.

“The mix of people and assets that SEAC brings to BTS, combined with our current presence, will strengthen our leadership position in the region, enabling us to scale the impact to our clients’ businesses and reach a higher number of leaders. We are excited by the vast opportunities ahead as we join forces,” says Gianfranco Di Maira, partner and Head of BTS Southeast Asia.

BTS’s strategy for acquisitions aims to create a broader base for future organic growth while actively consolidating in a highly fragmented market. Through its acquisitions, BTS seeks to serve new and existing customers with innovative services.

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BTS is a global professional services firm headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. BTS has about 1,100 professionals in 38 offices located on six continents. BTS competes in both talent and HR consulting as well as the traditional consulting markets. BTS’s services support a broad range of client challenges including top-to-bottom and on-demand leadership development, talent selection and readiness, strategy creation and strategy implementation, as well as culture and broad-scale change. For over 35 years, BTS has been focused on the people-side of change and on powering better performance using proprietary simulation, learning, coaching, and assessment methodologies. We partner with nearly 1,200 organizations, including over 40 of the world’s 100 largest global corporations.

BTS is a public company listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange and trades under the symbol BTS B.

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Aditi Rasquinha is named CEO, taking over from Steve Huang, who recently entered retirement

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2024 – DHL Global Forwarding, the freight specialist of DHL Group, has appointed Aditi Rasquinha as the new CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Greater China with effect from 1 August 2024. She takes over from Steve Huang, who retired after more than 30 years of illustrious service with DHL Group.

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1st mega shopping mall is expected to launch in Q1 2025

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2024 – The revitalization of Dock 1A, a community and recreational hub in Sai Kung located at 1A, Chui Tong Road is underway. The mall will be transformed into a modern, community-driven lifestyle and recreational landmark in the district. Dock 1A is now available for lease, and the grand opening is expected to happen in January of 2025.

With over 56,000 sq ft of leasing area, the revitalised 10-storey shopping mall will be the first mega shopping mall and parking facility in the Sai Kung district. The mall will offer a wide range of shops, dining, and entertainment facilities, including coffee shops, fitness centre, supermarket, and shops for kids’ entertainment and pet supplies. More than 380 parking spaces will be provided from the fifth floor to the rooftop, accommodating the parking needs of local residents and visitors.

Dock 1A is located within walking distance of Sai Kung’s major attractions and transportation hubs. Visitors from Sai Kung Town Centre take only 5 minutes to walk from the Sai Kung Town Centre, and 10 minutes from Sai Kung Public Pier. Drivers from Sha Tin, Tseung Kwan O, Ma On Shan, and other neighbouring areas can arrive in around 20 minutes.

“Dock 1A is designed based on a community-centred concept, in which the daily living needs of residents and stakeholders are in priority,” said Kevin Wong, Accounting and Operation Manager of Dock 1A. “With the vision to provide a leisure living space in the community, Dock 1 will play an essential role in enhancing the development of Sai Kung for locals, visitors and nearby merchants.”

“Looking forward, the new management team envisioned Dock 1A as a cultural and social centre promoting the history of Sai Kung, as well as a relaxing spot for visitors exploring the community,” added Kevin.

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About Dock 1A

Positioned as a community and recreational hub, Dock 1A is a newly revitalised mall and parking facility located at 1A Chui Tong Road, Sai Kung, near Sai Kung Town Centre and Public Pier. The new management envisioned the mall as a modern, community-driven lifestyle and recreational landmark in the district, providing living space for Sai Kung residents and Hong Kong citizens.

Cybersecurity leader announces capabilities to safeguard business resilience and AI adoption

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2024 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced new innovations in its enterprise platform and consumer cybersecurity products focused on protecting all environments from the rapidly growing threat of AI-based attacks and fraud.

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Trend research shows that cybercriminals are catching on to the explosion of enterprise AI use, resulting in a dramatic increase in AI-based tools available on the criminal underground. These tools are cheaper and more accessible than ever, enabling criminals at any skill level to more easily launch attacks at scale that mislead victims for purposes of extortion, identity theft, fraud, or misinformation.

Kevin Simzer, COO at Trend: “Our latest research reveals several new deepfake tools that make it easy for cybercriminals at all skill levels to launch damaging scams, social engineering, and security bypass attempts. We are leading the industry in fighting back for both our enterprise and consumer customers with new capabilities to detect deepfakes and other forms of AI fraud. Like past shifts in the threat and IT landscape, we’ve seen the challenge of securing AI and risen to it.”

Detecting and defeating these AI-based methods is central to better managing attack surface risk for enterprises and lowering overall online risk for consumers—71% of whom, in a recent Trend survey, viewed deepfakes negatively and believed that one of their top uses is for fraud.

Available soon in the Trend Vision One™ platform, new deepfake detection technology will use a variety of advanced methods to spot AI-generated content. This capability is also available for consumers today in Trend Micro Deepfake Inspector.

To learn more and download Trend Micro Deepfake Inspector, visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/deepfake-inspector

Going beyond techniques like image noise analysis and color detection, the platform also analyses user behavioral elements to provide a much stronger approach to detecting and stopping deepfakes. Upon detection, Trend immediately alerts enterprise security teams, enabling them to learn, educate, and take proactive measures to prevent future attacks.

Trend Micro Deepfake Inspector can help verify if a party on a live video conversation is using deepfake technology, alerting users that the person or persons with whom they are conversing may not be who they appear to be.

According to Gartner¹ analyst Dan Ayoub, “Readily available, high-quality GenAI applications are now capable of creating photo-realistic video content that can deceive or mislead an audience. Given the low barriers to entry in using these tools and their increasing sophistication, developing a methodological approach to detecting GenAI deepfake content has become necessary.”

Deepfakes pose a significant risk to modern enterprises and individuals. An undetected deepfake can lead to financial impacts, job losses, legal challenges, reputation damage, identity theft, and potential harm to mental or physical health. In a recent Trend Micro study, 36% of consumers reported experiencing a scam attempt using a deepfake. The FBI has also previously warned of deepfake technology being used in conjunction with video calls to carry out business email compromise attacks, and to fraudulently apply for remote working positions.

This technology is not only being abused to bypass human verification but also biometric security measures like facial recognition. Trend research has also revealed recent shifts indicating a growing preference for exploiting existing LLM models through innovative jailbreaking techniques rather than developing bespoke criminal AI tools.

The launch of Trend’s new solutions is part of a company-wide mission to secure customers’ AI journey. Supporting a zero trust strategy, Trend also recently released new features for Trend Vision One designed to:

• Centralize management of employees’ GenAI access and usage
• Inspect prompts to prevent data leaks and malicious injections
• Filter GenAI content to meet compliance requirements
• Defend against large language model (LLM) attacks

Trend Micro Deepfake Inspector is a free solution designed to alert users to potential deepfakes while they are on video call. Analysis takes place in real time and locally on the consumer device, ensuring users’ data and privacy are protected at all times.

¹Gartner, Emerging Tech: Combating Deepfakes, Deception and Disinformation in Multimedia Content, Dan Ayoub, 17 April 2024

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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 AI-powered 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, Trend’s 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 70 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world. www.TrendMicro.com.hk