HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 September 2024 – Generali Hong Kong proudly supported Pink Dot Hong Kong, the city’s largest annual LGBTQI+ event, as a sponsor of its milestone 10th anniversary celebration. The event brought together over 7,000 participants to promote equality and foster a more inclusive future for all. Generali Hong Kong also sponsored volunteer T-shirts for over 300 event volunteers, spreading inclusivity throughout the event.
Generali Hong Kong colleagues, alongside their family and friends, actively participated in Pink Dot Hong Kong, joining the community to advocate for a more inclusive future for all.
Ms. Cecilia Chang, Chief Executive Officer of Generali Hong Kong, said, “Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion is central to Generali Hong Kong’s core values, which is why we are proud to support Pink Dot, the largest annual LGBTQI+ event in Hong Kong. We have been dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can express their true selves, both within and beyond our workplace, while fostering a culture of diversity. Together, we can work towards a more inclusive future.”
The event featured over 80 booths offering games, talks, service introductions, and experience-sharing sessions. Despite the rainy weather, attendees enthusiastically engaged with the booths, including Generali Hong Kong’s, which invited visitors to “shoot away the bias” toward the LGBTQI+ community, promoting conversations about acceptance and inclusion. Generali Hong Kong created a series of three educational videos covering LGBTQI+ topics including transgender individuals, same-sex couples, and the role of allies, which were also showcased at the event. Aiming to foster an inclusive society through understanding and respect, the video series has garnered over 3.5 million views since its July premiere. Generali Hong Kong colleagues, alongside their family and friends, actively participated in the event, joining the community to advocate for a more inclusive future for all.
Founded in 2014, Pink Dot Hong Kong is dedicated to promoting a world without discrimination. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with the theme “Fabu10us Pink Decade,” to promote diversity and inclusion through cultural, interactive, and educational programs at the WestK Art Park.
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Generali Hong Kong
In 1981, Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. was first registered as an authorised insurer in Hong Kong, with the business extending into the life insurance sector in 2016 with Generali Life (Hong Kong) Limited. With a combination of local knowledge and Generali Group’s global expertise, we develop unique and innovative life insurance, general insurance, specialty insurance, and employee benefits solutions to meet the needs of our customers.
Generali Group Generali is one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers. Established in 1831, it is present in over 50 countries in the world, with a total premium income of € 82.5 billion in 2023. With around 82,000 employees serving 70 million customers, the Group has a leading position in Europe and a growing presence in Asia and Latin America. At the heart of Generali’s strategy is its Lifetime Partner commitment to customers, achieved through innovative and personalised solutions, best-in-class customer experience and its digitalised global distribution capabilities. The Group has fully embedded sustainability into all strategic choices, with the aim to create value for all stakeholders while building a fairer and more resilient society.
Lao soldiers and a Russian military officer discuss a plan during the training (photo credit: Pathet Lao Daily)
On 25 September, Laos and Russia commenced a joint military training exercise at the Sergievsky training ground in Russia’s far east region of Primorsky, with goals of boosting knowledge exchange and preparing for potential joint operations in times of need.
The Galaxy S24 FE is now available for pre-order in Singapore, bringing Samsung’s premium mobile experiences and Galaxy AI to more users. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Tab S10 Series and Galaxy Fit3 will be available in Singapore from 10 October 2024.
“We are bringing the Galaxy AI experience to more consumers with the introduction of the Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 Series. With Galaxy AI, users will be able to explore new ways to communicate, express their creativity and boost their productivity in their daily routines,” said Ronnie Ng, Head of Mobile eXperience, Samsung Electronics Singapore. “The Galaxy ecosystem is also expanding to provide Galaxy users with an easier way to track their health. The new Galaxy Fit3 features Samsung’s advanced health monitoring tools to keep users on track with their wellness journey.”
Galaxy S24 FE: Local Availability and Pricing Details
Galaxy S24 FE
The Galaxy S24 FE is now available for pre-order in Singapore, at the following:
Consumers who pre-order the Galaxy S24 FE will receive their device from 3 October 2024 onwards. The Galaxy S24 FE will also be available for pre-launch purchase via telecommunication operators (M1, Singtel, StarHub) from 3 October 2024 onwards.
From 27 September to 9 October 2024, customers who purchase the Galaxy S24 FE via Samsung Online Store, Samsung Experience Stores, Samsung Official Stores, telecommunication operators, and major consumer electronics & IT stores can enjoy the following pre-launch special1:
Up to $150 Overtrade Bonus2
$100 Samsung e-voucher3
50% off their 2-year Samsung Care+ purchase (worth $71)4
The respective recommended retail prices for the Galaxy S24 FE are as follow:
Model
Colour
Built-in Memory5
RRP
(including GST)
Galaxy S24 FE
Blue, Graphite, Mint
512GB
$1,208
256GB6
$1,028
The following Galaxy S24 FE accessories will also be available to complement the device:
Samsung Official Stores on Lazada, Shopee and iShopChangi
Major Consumer Electronics & IT Stores (Gain City, Courts, Challenger, Best Denki, Harvey Norman)
From 10 October to 8 November 2024, customers who purchase the Galaxy Tab S10 Series via Samsung Online Store, Samsung Experience Stores, Samsung Official Stores, telecommunication operators and major consumer electronics & IT stores will receive the following launch promo bundle7:
Book Cover Keyboard Slim with Galaxy AI Key (worth $321 for Tab S10 Ultra and $260 for Tab S10+)
Samsung EVO Plus 256GB MicroSD Card (worth $44)
50% off 2-year Samsung Care+ (worth $105)
Up to $250 Overtrade Bonus8
The respective recommended retail prices for the Galaxy Tab S10 Series are as follow:
Model
Colour
Built-in Memory9
RRP
(including GST)
Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (5G)
Moonstone Gray, Platinum Silver
256GB
$1,905
Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (Wi-Fi)
Moonstone Gray, Platinum Silver
256GB
$1,704
Galaxy Tab S10+ (5G)
Moonstone Gray, Platinum Silver
256GB
$1,603
Galaxy Tab S10+ (WiFi)
Moonstone Gray, Platinum Silver
256GB
$1,401
The following Galaxy Tab S10 Series accessories will also be available to complement the device:
Galaxy Fit3: Local Availability and Pricing Details
Galaxy Fit3
The new Galaxy Fit3 leverages Samsung’s advanced health monitoring technology to inspire more users to feel their best and adopt a healthier lifestyle. With an all-new design, the Galaxy Fit3 helps users work out smarter, understand their health better and enjoy an enhanced connected experience.
Key features include:
Up to 13 days on a single charge, for users to worry less about the battery life and focus more on everyday fitness.
Sleek and lightweight design, featuring a large 1.6-inch display and a slim aluminium body, as light as 18.5g, that won’t weight you down or get in your way during workouts.
Stay workout-ready, no matter where, with 5ATM and IP68 ratings to face raindrops or dust10.
Comfortable fit for users to wear throughout the night for sleep tracking to discover details about sleep stages, snoring and blood oxygen.
Track over 100 different workouts, with the ability to automatically detect and track popular exercises such as running, elliptical, rowing machine, and pool swim.
Safety features, such as Fall Detection and Emergency SOS, to help users get the medical attention they need in a timely manner.
As part of a connected Galaxy ecosystem, users can utilise the Galaxy Fit3, not only as a remote control for their smartphone camera when taking photos and setting timers with Camera Remote11, but also to play and control media when paired with their Galaxy device.
The Galaxy Fit3 will be available exclusively online in Singapore from 10 October 2024, Thursday, on the Samsung Online Store and selected retailers.
From 10 October to 8 November 2024, customers who purchase the Galaxy Fit3 will receive a complimentary Galaxy Fit Sports Band (worth $17).
The respective recommended retail prices for the Galaxy Fit3 are as follow:
Experience total peace of mind and get the most from the new Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 Series with Samsung Care+.
Samsung Care+ offers consumers a worry-free total care service, 24/7 dedicated remote support via the Samsung Hotline and Live Chat, 50% savings on out-of-warranty repairs12, Extended Warranty13 and more.
Consumers who purchase the Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 Series will be able to enjoy 50% off 2-years Samsung Care+ at $71 and $105 respectively.
The Samsung Trade Up Programme14 makes it easier for consumers to own the Galaxy devices. Consumers who purchase the Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 Series can trade-in their eligible devices15 at Samsung Experience Stores and online to receive additional Overtrade Bonus16 on top of the regular trade-in amount.
Consumers can also enjoy 0% instalment payment plan if they choose to pay with UOB and OCBC credit cards on the Samsung Online Store for the new Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy Tab S10 Series and Galaxy Fit317. UOB cardholders will be able to enjoy 0% instalment payment plan of up to 24 months, and OCBC cardholders will be able to enjoy 0% instalment payment plan of up to 36 months.
0% instalment payment plan is also available at Samsung Experience Stores with selected credit cards.
Terms and conditions apply.
Galaxy Wraps for Galaxy S24 FE @ Selected Samsung Experience Stores
From 3 October onwards, consumers who purchase the new Galaxy S24 FE at Samsung Experience Stores (VivoCity and Changi Airport Terminal 2 – Departure Hall), can get their device personalised with a free Galaxy Wrap.
Samsung Singapore has partnered with local print studio, Tatsu Maker Works (@tatsumakerworks) and students from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, University of the Arts Singapore to create seven Singapore-exclusive Galaxy Wraps designs for Galaxy S24 FE users to choose from.
Galaxy Wraps
Free Galaxy Wraps will also be available for consumers who purchase the Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy S24 Series at selected Samsung Experience Store.
Galaxy Wraps features a high-quality sticker that is easy to apply and remove, bringing more fuss-free personalisation options to users. For more information, visit the Samsung Experience Store at VivoCity and Changi Airport Terminal 2 (Departure Hall).
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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 September 2024 – Chaumet, a renowned French jewelry maison with a rich heritage dating back over two centuries, now opens its first boutique in Thailand at ICONSIAM, the global landmark along the Chao Phraya River. With this first Thai boutique, Chaumet is continuing its expansion in the Asia- Pacific region.
Following Kuala Lumpur and Hanoi in 2023, it is the turn of Bangkok, the vibrant capital of Thailand, to welcome its first Chaumet boutique, situated at ICONSIAM one of the city’s most prestigious malls. The Chaumet boutique at ICONSIAM offers a curated collection of exquisite jewelry pieces, showcasing the brand’s timeless elegance. Dedicated to a selection of High Jewellery and the emblematic Joséphine, Bee My Love and Liens collections, this new address reflects the reputation of Chaumet in the region, where the Maison is reinforcing its presence. “This opening demonstrates our desire to further expand our reach in Southeast Asia, where the commercial potential in jewellery is enormous. Thailand’s history is also synonymous with art and craftsmanship. In this respect, its DNA resonates with that of Chaumet, which makes it a logical location for our development,” says Charles Leung, CEO of Chaumet.
‘BEE MY LOVE’ Collection
Conceived in the style of a Parisian apartment, the boutique is inspired by the Place Vendôme, where the Maison’s iconic hôtel particulier can be found. The Chaumet codes are distilled with refinement, blending light effects and modernity across the atmospheric muted spaces. While the signature blue contrasts with the gold of the openwork panels with their link motifs specially designed for the Maison, nickel silver jewellery models embellish a textured blue mural. The windswept wheat ears accented with raised gilding were made by hand, as were the tiara bas- reliefs in the space devoted to weddings. The savoir-faire of the jewellery creations dialogues with the handwork of the artisans who participated in the boutique’s decoration.
Immerse yourself in the world of Chaumet today at ICONLUXE, 1st Floor, ICONSIAM.
Top 5 Miss International Laos 2024 (Photo credit: Onh Laeungkhampheng)
Shasrikone ‘Lady’ Sasith, an 18-year-old beauty queen, was crowned Miss International Laos 2024 on 22 September. She is set to represent Laos on the global stage, competing in the 62nd Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo, Japan, on 12 November, alongside over 70 delegates from around the world.
Report notes “Trend Micro brings Zero Trust to proactive security”
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 September 2024 – Cybersecurity innovator Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) has been named a Leader in Attack Surface Management (ASM) in The Forrester Wave™: Attack Surface Management Solutions, Q3 2024. Trend believes this report demonstrates the exceptional value that its ASM offering delivers to customers through an innovative approach that is fully integrated with its flagship cybersecurity platform, Trend Vision One™.
Luke Mason, Senior Cybersecurity Analyst, City of Columbia: “Trend’s Attack Surface Risk Management is a game-changer, allowing us to assess domains, prioritize vulnerabilities, and chart a focused plan of attack. This helps us pinpoint our vulnerable areas and allocate resources effectively.”
Trend’s approach to ASM is comprehensive and exceeds standard definitions to include continuous monitoring, discovery, prioritization, and remediation. According to the Forrester report: “With a demonstrated commitment to R&D, Trend Micro has a differentiated innovation approach, centering capabilities toward Zero Trust by expanding coverage to identities, devices, networks, and cloud workloads.”
Thousands of customers worldwide have rapidly adopted Trend’s ASM capabilities since launch and continue to do so, with >170% growth in allocation over the past year. Trend continues to develop the tool to stay ahead of threats and ensure that customers receive industry-leading protection. The roadmap for 2024-25 includes security awareness, compliance management, cyber risk quantification, vulnerability risk management, data and AI security posture management, and more.
Effective security starts with understanding the attack surface. Organizations struggle with limited visibility and control of resources, inefficient risk management processes, and multiple disconnected security tools that complicate tasks and overwhelm IT teams. Trend’s ASM capabilities provide security teams with:
Real-time visibility of the entire attack surface
Continuous risk assessments and monitoring
Prioritized, actionable risk insights with remediation recommendations
Security controls to anticipate and eliminate risks
Kevin Simzer, COO at Trend: “We constantly anticipate market needs and innovate to stay ahead of them. Our strong roadmap and leading performance in this category from the start highlight our commitment to giving more to our customers. We’ve been focusing on comprehensive attack surface management since long before industry analysts took note, empowering our customers to confidently navigate and secure their assets worldwide.”
With comprehensive visibility, automated risk assessment, and mitigation across all asset types, Trend ASRM enables customers to achieve proactive and resilient security posture.
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
Through a combination of technological innovation and a commitment to social responsibility, Vingroup is setting new standards for corporate sustainability in Southeast Asia.
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 September 2024 – The role of big corporations in the shift to a sustainable future is a topic widely discussed by many. Vingroup is demonstrating how large corporations can play a pivotal role in creating a sustainable future.
“Whatever benefits society and many people, and we have the capacity to do it, we will make it happen.”, said Pham Nhat Vuong, Chairman of Vingroup. As the biggest private conglomerate in Vietnam, Vingroup announces its commitment to a sustainable future, with the help of technology.
At the heart of Vingroup’s green transition is its “Creating a Green Future” principle, which positions the conglomerate as a leader in sustainable innovation across multiple sectors. This project has received notable recognition, including the prestigious AIBP 2023 ASEAN Tech for ESG Award. This accolade, which is awarded to organizations that leverage technology to advance environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, underscores Vingroup’s leading role in fostering sustainability throughout Southeast Asia.
A Green Ecosystem Fueled by Technology
In the quest to embed sustainability into its business model, Vingroup has leveraged the power of technologies. Through the use of artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and robotics, Vingroup is addressing environmental challenges across its industries.
In real estate—one of Vingroup’s core strengths—it has set a new benchmark for sustainable urban development in Vietnam. One of its flagship projects, TechnoPark Tower, achieved LEED Platinum certification, the highest level of recognition for green buildings.
The TechnoPark Tower is equipped with a smart lighting and air-conditioning system, integrating nearly 3,000 sensors that allow automatic adjustments, resulting in significant energy savings of up to 17.4% annually compared to typical levels.
Vingroup’s urban ecosystems are designed not only to provide luxurious living spaces but also to promote a healthier lifestyle. With its extensive urban green spaces, the Vinhomes developments offer residents an ideal blend of modernity and sustainability. The company’s approach to “green urbanization” includes planting thousands of trees and promoting the use of renewable energy sources. In 2023 alone, Vingroup planted over 30,000 trees in a program organized by the For Green Future Foundation.
A Commitment to Global Sustainability Standards
When the world is moving in the direction of electric vehicles, Vingroup’s leadership perhaps knew they couldn’t wait on the sidelines. The shift of VinFast, Vingroup’s carmaking arm, from producing internal combustion engine vehicles to smart electric cars is a bold step toward decarbonizing the transportation sector in Vietnam. According to Vingroup’s annual ESG report, such efforts by Vingroup helped reduce approximately 500,000 tons of CO2 emissions in 2023.
Moreover, Vingroup’s green initiatives go beyond the environment to encompass social responsibility. Through its VinHomes subsidiary, Vingroup has promoted the adoption of electric vehicles by offering significant incentives to residents of its smart urban developments. This strategy has led residents to increasingly opt for electric cars and motorcycles, further contributing to the reduction of urban air pollution.
Vinpearl, another gem in Vingroup’s ecosystem, is also doing its part in the hospitality industry. In December 2020, Vinpearl became the only hospitality and entertainment brand in Vietnam to receive the 2019 Vietnam Environment Award from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
As the leading hospitality brand in Vietnam, Vinpearl has made “greening the tourism industry” a priority, alongside its business growth targets. Currently, Vinpearl’s 45 establishments, located across 17 cities and provinces in Vietnam, are built with rainwater reservoirs for irrigation and closed-loop wastewater treatment systems that meet international standards. These features have led visitors and the community to acknowledge Vinpearl’s destinations as true “green paradises.”
Since July 2019, Vinpearl has implemented the Go Green project, aimed at eliminating plastic products at its business facilities and replacing them with environmentally friendly alternatives, such as paper, grass straws and cloth bags. All Vinpearl resorts and city hotels continue to replace old plastic items with similarly functional products made from biodegradable materials like sugarcane, bamboo, wood, fabric, and other eco-friendly substances. Remarkably, Vinpearl has reduced up to 1.4 tons of plastic waste per month at its peak.
Looking Ahead
As Vingroup moves forward, its vision for a sustainable future remains clear: to lead the charge in transforming industries through innovation and responsibility. With its ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, Vingroup is well-positioned to shape the future of Southeast Asia’s green economy. The group’s ongoing investments in renewable energy, electric transportation, and sustainable urban development will undoubtedly continue to set new standards for what is possible in the realm of corporate sustainability. Hashtag: #Vingroup
HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 September 2024 – The third Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE) unveiled its curtain in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, on September 25, providing significant opportunities for bolstering the growth of digital trade and injecting strong impetus into the high-quality development of the digital economy.
With “Digital Trade, Global Access” as its permanent theme, the 5-day expo strives to establish a global digital trade ecosystem, explore global cooperation, promote global digital trade, and share achievements.
Kazakhstan and Thailand are this year’s guest countries of honor. Leading companies from 32 countries and regions participate in the event. International exhibitors account for over 20 percent of both the total number of exhibitors and the total exhibition area. A total of over 6,000 international friends from over 100 countries attend the expo.
This year’s GDTE features one comprehensive exhibition area and eight specialized digital industry areas, including Silk Road E-Commerce, Data and Finance, and Artificial Intelligence.In the comprehensive exhibition pavilion, the globally popular game Black Myth: Wukong will collaborate with leading hardware manufacturers to once again bring its legendary story to life.In the AI pavilion, more than 50 intelligent robots will compete side by side.Nearly a quarter of the 400 new products and technologies showcased come from abroad, a significantly higher proportion than last year.
In addition, the GDTE will host international industry matchmaking activities like the Silk Road E-commerce Day and African Digital Trade Day to share opportunities and discuss the future of digital trade development with the world.
The expo will employ technologies like digital humans and naked-eye 3D to enhance on-site interaction. For the first time, it will host a Debating Championship via Digital Human and an AI Composition Contest to demonstrate application scenarios of cutting-edge digital trade technologies.
A series of achievements including the Report on Global Digital Trade Development, the Report on China’s Development of Digital Trade, the Report on China’s Digital Commerce Development and the Silk Road E-Commerce Development Report, will be released during the event to showcase China’s achievements and future prospects on digital commerce.
Hosted by the People’s Government of Zhejiang Province and China’s Ministry of Commerce, the GDTE is China’s only national-level international professional exhibition with the theme of digital trade. It acts as an important window that comprehensively displays new technologies, products and ecology of global digital trade, an exchange platform for discussing new standards, issues, and trends of international digital trade, and an open platform for jointly building and sharing new markets, new opportunities, and new development of economic and trade cooperation in the new era.