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Members from CERT-PH, DICT, UNODC, Armed Forces of the Philippines to discuss future of a cyber-secure nation at PhilSec 2021

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MANILA, Jun 24, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - With an aim to aid Philippines' Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in promoting the National Cybersecurity Plan 2022 and to develop counter-intelligence against the burgeoning state of cyber-crimes in the Philippines, Tradepass has taken the initiative to launch PhilSec 2021, scheduled for 13-14 July, 2021.The virtual event will be a one-of-a-kind platform that will have dignitaries from the leading public and private organisations across the Philippines including the government bodies like National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-PH), Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines.The event will also have a massive turnout from a wide range of sectors including but not limited to E-commerce, Retail, Banking, Healthcare, Automobile, etc. and is expected to be a game changer for the cybersecurity landscape in the country.As one of the leading guest speakers for PhilSec 2021, Allan S Cabanlong, the voice behind the Philippines' National Cybersecurity Plan, will address over 700 cybersecurity enthusia...

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Claim-based insurance: Policyholders get more control over how much they pay in premiums

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SINGAPORE - Civil servant Germaine Wong spends about $10,000 a year on Integrated Shield Plan premiums for herself and five other members of her family. Mrs Wong, 46, is pleased to have chosen Prudential because since 2017, when all her plans were converted into claim-based policies, she has been enjoying the 20 per cent no-claim discounts on her total premiums annually. 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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Nasdaq rallies as Biden unveils infrastructure plan

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NEW YORK (AFP) - Tech shares rallied on Wednesday (March 31) to conclude the first quarter on a positive note as markets digested early details of US President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan. Large technology companies including Apple and Facebook scored big increases, reversing some of the weakness in the recent period as investors have steered funds to airlines, oil companies and other sectors expected to prosper in a post-coronavirus economy. "Now that the selling is done for all these companies, it makes sense that (tech shares) rally," said Chris Low of FHN Financial. The tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index jumped 1.5 per cent to 13,246.87. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 0.3 per cent to 32,981.5, ending the quarter with a 7.8 per cent gain, while the broad-based S&P 500 gained 0.4 per cent to 3,972.89, narrowly missing a record. Data from payroll services firm ADP showed private US employment jumped by 517,000 in March, slightly less than economists had expected but much better than the 176,000 gain in February and a welcome rebound after several tepid results in the pandemic recovery. Meanwhile, investors were assessing early reports on Biden's US$2 trillion (S$2.7 trill...

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New criteria for President’s Award for the Environment to reflect Singapore Green Plan 2030

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SINGAPORE - A nominee's efforts in engaging the wider community to collectively build a sustainable Singapore will be considered when recognising efforts with the President's Award for the Environment. The award, which is the highest accolade for environmental sustainability, will from this year reflect the new Singapore Green Plan 2030. The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) on Wednesday (March 10) said: "With the launch of the Green Plan, the judging criteria have been refreshed to align with the pillars of the Green Plan. "In addition to assessing environmental practices and partnerships, significant attention will be paid to the nominees' efforts to engage the wider community to collectively build a sustainable Singapore." The Green Plan, which the Government released last month, will see at least 20 per cent of schools become carbon neutral by 2030. People will be encouraged to commute in a greener way - cycling paths will triple in length by then, and the rail network will also be expanded. In addition, adults will work in greener buildings. By 2030, there will also be an over 50 per cent increase in nature park land where people can go hiking or bird watchi...

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Singapore’s Green Plan 2030 seen as a concrete but cautious step towards a low-carbon economy

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SINGAPORE - Singapore has made it clear that it is serious about decarbonising its economy but will proceed only at a measured pace to avoid any major business disruption or jobs displacement. Ministers took turns during the parliamentary debate on the Singapore Green Plan 2030 on Thursday (March 4) to remind legislators of the challenges and risks the transformation entails. 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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Jaguar to make only electric cars from 2025

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LONDON • Jaguar, the Indian-owned luxury car brand, yesterday said it will produce only electric vehicles from 2025, as governments put pressure on the business world to slash carbon emissions and consumers demand greener products. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will invest £2.5 billion (S$4.6 billion) annually under its "Reimagine" plan, which sees the company's first all-electric Land Rover model hitting showrooms in 2024, JLR said in a statement. JLR is owned by Mumbai-based Tata Motors, itself part of Indian conglomerate Tata Group. Under its plan, JLR "will substantially reduce and rationalise its non-manufacturing infrastructure" in Britain. The company did not say if this meant job cuts were on the horizon. "By the middle of the decade, Jaguar will have undergone a renaissance to emerge as a pure electric luxury brand," the statement said. Of Jaguar's current seven-model line-up, only the compact sport utility vehicle I-Pace is an all-electric vehicle. JLR said it aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its supply chain, products and operations by 2039. "At the heart of the Reimagine plan will be the electrification of both Land Rover and Jaguar brands on separate architec...

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Singapore retail investors to vote on fate of struggling shipping firm PIL

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SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) - Creditors to distressed Singapore shipper Pacific International Lines will vote on Monday (Feb 1) on a restructuring deal that involves a capital injection from a unit of Temasek Holdings. It's an important day for investors who oppose the plan like Singapore businessman Kuah Ann Thia, an unsecured noteholder - the most vulnerable in the bond world. He and other individual investors hold parts of PIL's $60 million security that came due in November but which the shipper hasn't repaid. Mr Kuah had initially felt relief last year when he heard that the Temasek unit was providing a US$600 million (S$798 million) package comprising debt and equity to PIL. But he said he became worried when he saw the company's restructuring plan. Under the so-called scheme of arrangement, it could be at least five years before unsecured noteholders saw actual cash payments, according to presentation materials. In contrast, some secured lenders like banks could get payments for their claims subject to the company having sufficient excess cash. PIL said in May last year it received an in-principle approval from a majority of its financial lenders, constituting 97.6 per cent of the...

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The Fourth Session of the 13th National People’s Congress of Henan Province Opens, Tian Lun Gas expects to benefit from the Provincial “14th Five-Year Plan”

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Zheng Zhou, Jan 19, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - The Fourth Session of the 13th People's Congress of Henan Province and the Fourth Session of the 12th Henan Provincial CPPCC (hereinafter referred to as the "Henan Two Sessions") opened in Zhengzhou on January 18 and January 17, 2021, respectively. At the meeting, the "14th Five-Year Plan" and long-term goals for 2035 were put forward, in which the implementation of rural construction activities was placed in an important position. The government work report mentioned that in 2021, the upgrade of rural infrastructure will be accelerated, the implementation of the "gasification village" project will be accelerated, and 2 million rural natural gas users will be added. As a pioneer and important participant in the gasification of rural areas in Henan Province, China Tianlun Gas Holdings Co., Ltd. (1600.HK, hereinafter referred to as "Tianlun Gas" or "Company") will benefit from this policy.According to reports from Henan Dahe Finance Cube,in Henan, Tianlun Gas is the pioneer and leader of rural gas construction. In July 2018, Yuzi Holding and Tianlun Gas jointly established Henan Yutian New Energy Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Yutian...

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MITSUBISHI MOTORS New Environmental Plan Seeks 40% CO2 Emissions Reduction and 50% Ratio of Electric Vehicles by 2030

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TOKYO, Nov 3, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) has formulated a new Environmental Plan for the next 30 years. To contribute to realizing a society with net zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2050, the company aims for 40 percent reduction in the CO2 emissions from its new cars and business activities, and raising the proportion of electric vehicles in the total sales to 50 percent by 2030. MMC will be fulfilling its responsibility as a manufacturer and seller of automobiles to make ongoing contributions toward a future dynamic, sustainable society.Considering social trends since the adoption of the Paris Agreement, this new Environmental Plan takes a medium- to long-term perspective. The plan is comprised of three parts--MMC's Environmental Policy, which was revised to incorporate a medium- to long-term outlook; Environmental Vision 2050, which defines the vision of society and the direction of MMC's initiatives toward 2050; and Environmental Targets 2030, which set out specific targets to achieve by 2030 in order to realize the vision.For the full report, please visit https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/newsrelease/2020/detail1300.html.About Mitsubi...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Oct 26

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Monday, Oct 26. Malaysia's King rejects emergency plan, PM Muhyiddin to discuss decision with Cabinet The King believes the government under Muhyiddin can continue implementing policies to tackle Covid-19. READ MORE HERE Use of 2 flu vaccines should stop temporarily after deaths in S. Korea: MOH The two vaccines are SKYCellflu Quadrivalent and VaxigripTetra. READ MORE HERE Malaysia's PM Muhyiddin loses emergency bid but wins royal endorsement The King may have rejected his request to declare an emergency but Muhyiddin has not come out empty-handed. READ MORE HERE Malaysia's King rejects state of emergency plan: What's next? Muhyiddin's leadership faces the prospect of defeat when Parliament reconvenes on Nov 2. READ MORE HERE Malaysians hail King's decision not to declare state of emergency #Daulat Tuanku, or long live the King, was trending on Twitter following the royal proclamation. READ MORE HERE WHO reports third straight daily record in coronavirus cases The WHO's complete figures for Saturday showed that 465,319 cases were confirmed. READ MORE HERE Shrinking base of white blue-collar voters makes it harder for Trump D...

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Malaysia Airlines restructuring talks prolonged, CEO tells staff

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SINGAPORE (REUTERS) - Malaysia Airlines' parent company is still holding negotiations with lessors and creditors over a restructuring plan to keep the carrier alive, but the talks are taking longer than planned, according to a staff memo seen by Reuters. "The negotiations are still ongoing and taking longer than the planned timeline, but we are gaining encouraging traction from the lessors and creditors thus far," Izham Ismail, chief executive of Malaysia Airlines and group CEO of parent Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), said in a memo to staff on Oct 16. In response to a Reuters query, MAG said in an email on Saturday Oct 17) it is "continuing discussions with creditors on its ongoing restructuring exercise". MAG, owned by state fund Khazanah, said Izham's memo to staff was to address concerns among employees. Malaysia's national airline is seeking to restructure after the coronavirus pandemic forced it to slash operations. The carrier had restructured after two deadly crashes in 2014 but unlike at that time the government is unwilling to bail it out this time. Reuters reported last week that a group of lessors had rejected a restructuring plan that involved steep discounts, bringing...