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NEC demonstrates mission-critical Open RAN Integrations in O-RAN Global PlugFest Fall 2022

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TOKYO, Dec 15, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) announced today that it has successfully demonstrated a series of Open RAN integrations in the new windowO-RAN ALLIANCE Global PlugFest Fall 2022, across three of its venues hosted by leading operators and the new windowTelecom Infra Project (TIP). O-RAN ALLIANCE PlugFests are designed to demonstrate the functionality as well as the multi-vendor interoperability of O-RAN-based network equipment while serving as a testing ground for advanced O-RAN operators to gauge the maturity of Open RAN.NEC's demonstrations included its 4G/5G converged core, Near-Real-Time RIC and Non-Real-Time RIC (via its subsidiary, Netcracker). NEC and its recently acquired subsidiary Aspire also developed and deployed an Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)-powered rApp based on anomaly detection in partnership with VMware.NEC is a leading Open RAN provider recognized for its comprehensive suite of solutions, services, and system integration (SI) capabilities called NEC Open Networks. It works closely with a large community of like-minded vendors and organizations, including the O-RAN ALLIANCE, Open RAN Policy C...

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S’pore to have 11 public holidays in 2022, including 5 long weekends

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SINGAPORE - There will be five long weekends in 2022, according to the Ministry of Manpower's (MOM) release on gazetted public holidays - one more than this year's four. Of the 11 public holidays next year, three will fall on Sundays, while two will fall on Mondays. One falls on a Friday. However, as Labour Day and Hari Raya Puasa fall on consecutive days on May 1 and May 2 next year, they will be part of a single long weekend of four days. As May 1 is a Sunday and the following day is also a public holiday, Tuesday that week - May 3 - will be a day off. The two other Sunday holidays are Vesak Day and Christmas Day. The days off for these will be the following day. The other Monday holiday is Deepavali on Oct 24, while the Friday holiday is Good Friday on April 15. More on this topic Related Story Free outdoor fun at new playgrounds in East Coast Park and Botanic Gardens Related Story More orchids, attractions at National Orchid Garden's enhanced display area

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S’pore investors who chase high returns fall victim to scams: 6 high-profile deals that went sour

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SINGAPORE - With savings interest rates lower than 2 per cent and soaring property prices allowing only the wealthy in, investors in Singapore have been chasing higher returns by hunting down overseas properties and alternative schemes. But this quest has seen many fall victim to scams. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

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Decline in retail sales slows in October

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The slump in retail sales eased in October, although most segments still registered double-digit decline, according to data released by the Department of Statistics yesterday. Takings at the till dropped 8.6 per cent compared with October last year, an improvement from the revised 10.7 per cent fall in September. Excluding motor vehicles, the decline was larger, at 11.2 per cent. But when compared with the previous month, seasonally adjusted retail sales in October posted a slight growth of 0.2 per cent. Ms Selena Ling, OCBC Bank head of treasury research and strategy, said: "There is some glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel with the month-on-month improvement, but still quite distant for now. "I do not expect retail sales to revert to positive year-on-year growth territory till early 2021, possibly around Chinese New Year in February. Second-quarter retail sales for next year will also likely see a big jump due to the very low base this year." Maybank Kim Eng analyst Chua Hak Bin noted that retail sales are stagnating at about a tenth below pre-pandemic levels, after rebounding from the lows during the circuit breaker period. "The tunnel is still a long one as the vaccine wi...