Southeast Asia

Latest Survey from Sotera Digital Reveals Shocking State of Mobile Phone Security in the Workplace

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Findings signal an urgent call to organizations to reevaluate their mobile phone security protocols.

Key Points: 
  • Findings signal an urgent call to organizations to reevaluate their mobile phone security protocols.
  • "Our survey demonstrates a clear gap in understanding and addressing phone security in the workplace.
  • The Sotera SecurePhone addresses the applications, operating system, and hardware - offering government-trusted, enterprise-dependable end-to-end mobile security and safeguarding sensitive data at every point.
  • The Sotera SecurePhone, trusted by government agencies and enterprises, delivers comprehensive end-to-end security for voice and text communications.

American Rare Earths Announces Breakthrough Metallurgical Results  

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Monday, January 22, 2024

DENVER, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR | ADRs - OTCQX: AMRRY | Common Shares - OTCQB: ARRNF) (“ARR” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce breakthrough metallurgical results as part of the SynBREE project, a consortium led by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) as part of a program funded by the Environmental Microbes as a BioEngineering Resource (EMBER) program within Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (“DARPA”), a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) agency.

Key Points: 
  • Preconcentrating reduces Wet High Intensity Magnetic Separator (“WHIMS”) needs by 70% from existing design, significantly reducing capital and operating expenditures.
  • The project has been selected to advance to the next phase of study and the company is engaged in discussions around funding and next steps.
  • DENVER, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR | ADRs - OTCQX: AMRRY | Common Shares - OTCQB: ARRNF) (“ARR” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce breakthrough metallurgical results as part of the SynBREE project, a consortium led by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) as part of a program funded by the Environmental Microbes as a BioEngineering Resource (EMBER) program within Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (“DARPA”), a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) agency .
  • Removal of the gangue materials at the solid state enhances the concentration of the rare earth elements, creating an optimal solution feed for downstream bio-separation.

International Sustainable Forestry Coalition Welcomes New Member, Suzano

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

In September a group of leading global sustainable forestry companies launched the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition (ISFC), to enable the sector to positively contribute to global policy processes focused on the transition from a fossil-based economy to a circular bioeconomy.

Key Points: 
  • In September a group of leading global sustainable forestry companies launched the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition (ISFC), to enable the sector to positively contribute to global policy processes focused on the transition from a fossil-based economy to a circular bioeconomy.
  • Today the ISFC is delighted to announce that Suzano, one of the world’s major forestry sector companies, has become a member.
  • Suzano, headquartered in Brazil, is a globally respected forestry sector leader.
  • With almost a hundred years in operation, the company manages extensive sustainable timber plantation estates and forest conservation areas, and creates a vast range of fibre-based products.

Yulex, LLC Announces the Appointment of Former Biotech Executive as its New Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yulex, LLC, today announces the promotion of Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Bui to Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yulex, LLC, today announces the promotion of Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Bui to Chief Executive Officer.
  • Liz is an accomplished executive with more than two decades of leadership experience in diverse functional areas including corporate development, intellectual property and licensing, research & development, marketing, and diversity & inclusion.
  • Dr. Bui joined Yulex in January 2022 as Chief Business Officer as part of its succession planning program.
  • In addition, Liz was the chief architect behind the recently announced partnership with Decathlon, the world's largest retail sporting goods company.

Truecaller Expands Presence in Nigeria, Appoints Ogochukwu Onwuzurike as Country Manager

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Truecaller, the leading global communications platform, announced the appointment of Ogochukwu Onwuzurike, who will be heading the brand functions for Truecaller in Nigeria.

Key Points: 
  • Truecaller, the leading global communications platform, announced the appointment of Ogochukwu Onwuzurike, who will be heading the brand functions for Truecaller in Nigeria.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231017569212/en/
    Truecaller Appoints Ogochukwu Onwuzurike as Country Manager in Nigeria (Photo: Business Wire)
    Ogochukwu has over a decade of prior experience across verticals such as banking, payments, fintech and SaaS, with companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Philip Morris International, Interswitch and MetaMap.
  • I am inspired to join Truecaller and other changemakers to build that reality for my continent,” said Ogochukwu Onwuzurike.
  • “I’m pleased to welcome Ogochukwu to the Truecaller team,” said Nami Zarringhalam, Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer, Truecaller.

Truecaller Expands Presence in Colombia, Appoints Nicolás Vargas as Country Manager

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Truecaller, the leading global communications platform, announced the appointment of Nicolás Vargas, who will be heading the business and brand functions for Truecaller in Colombia.

Key Points: 
  • Truecaller, the leading global communications platform, announced the appointment of Nicolás Vargas, who will be heading the business and brand functions for Truecaller in Colombia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231017553384/en/
    Truecaller Appoints Nicolás Vargas as Country Manager in Colombia (Photo: Business Wire)
    Nicolás joins Truecaller with a rich experience of more than 12 years of working across several industries and verticals.
  • His last role at Uber was as Business Development Country Leader, where he was responsible for the sales strategy on the grocery delivery business.
  • “I’m pleased to welcome Nicolás to Truecaller,” said Nami Zarringhalam, Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer, Truecaller.

AG&P Group Announces Exciting Changes in Leadership

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Friday, October 20, 2023

At the Group level, effective October 15, 2023, Mr. Karthik Sathyamoorthy has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer for AG&P Group.

Key Points: 
  • At the Group level, effective October 15, 2023, Mr. Karthik Sathyamoorthy has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer for AG&P Group.
  • Mr. Faisal Nawaz has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer for the Group.
  • Anupam Ahuja has been appointed as the President, Corporate Development & Strategy for the Group.
  • The ownership of the company and the majority of the Board composition remains unchanged at AG&P Group.

AG&P Group Announces Exciting Changes in Leadership

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 20, 2023

At the Group level, effective October 15, 2023, Mr. Karthik Sathyamoorthy has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer for AG&P Group.

Key Points: 
  • At the Group level, effective October 15, 2023, Mr. Karthik Sathyamoorthy has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer for AG&P Group.
  • Mr. Faisal Nawaz has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer for the Group.
  • Anupam Ahuja has been appointed as the President, Corporate Development & Strategy for the Group.
  • The ownership of the company and the majority of the Board composition remains unchanged at AG&P Group.

Truecaller Increases Ambitions in Targeted Growth Markets

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Truecaller, the leading global communications platform, has appointed country managers in targeted growth markets Nigeria and Colombia.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Truecaller, the leading global communications platform, has appointed country managers in targeted growth markets Nigeria and Colombia.
  • said Nicolás Vargas
    "I'm pleased to welcome Ogochukwu and Nicolás to the Truecaller team", said Nami Zarringhalam, Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer, Truecaller.
  • Truecaller has witnessed increased growth in the number of users from Africa, Latin America as well as SouthEast Asia in 2023.
  • The ambition going forward is to focus on specific markets like Nigeria and Colombia by recruiting top talent to utilize the full width of the Truecaller offerings and capabilities to accelerate the organic growth even further.

Canada based King's University College and Canadian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam Forge Transcontinental Partnership for Global Growth

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

HANOI, Vietnam, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- King's University College (King's) and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (CanCham) have taken a momentous step forward in their global engagement strategy with the signing of a significant partnership agreement. The ceremony, held on October 14, 2023, in Hanoi, marks the beginning of a profound collaboration between these two esteemed organizations. King's President, Dr. David Malloy was in Hanoi to sign the partnership agreement with Mr. David Paillé, Vice President CanCham, on behalf of Mr. Mike Hebert, President. The signing took place during King's Appreciation Reception for partners, parents, alumni, agents and guests.

Key Points: 
  • HANOI, Vietnam, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- King's University College (King's) and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (CanCham) have taken a momentous step forward in their global engagement strategy with the signing of a significant partnership agreement.
  • We are excited to begin our first international Chamber of Commerce membership with this new partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam.
  • Mr. David Paillé Vice President CanCham, expressed the significance of this partnership, saying, "We're excited to have King's University College join us as a partner with CanCham Vietnam!
  • The collaboration between King's University College and CanCham represents a pivotal advancement in global engagement for a Canadian post-secondary institution.