MACAO, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Banyan Tree Spa Macau, a part of Galaxy Macau™ Integrated Resort, has once again been honored with prestigious accolades. Following its recent recognition as the recipient of the "Grand Jury Award" at the "SpaChina Wellness & Spa Awards 2023" hosted by the renowned Asian luxury spa publication, SpaChina, it has also secured the "Macao’s Best Resort Spa 2023" awards at the "World Spa Awards". This award-winning spa sanctuary is set to elevate its hair salon and nail services, while introducing the Urban Oasis spa package, offering an unparalleled rejuvenation journey during this golden autumn season.

The "World Spa Awards" and the " SpaChina Wellness & Spa Awards 2023" annual rankings stand as benchmarks in the global and Asian spa and wellness industry. The winners are meticulously evaluated and selected by spa experts, operators, and enthusiasts from around the world. Particularly, the "World Spa Awards", as a global list, aims to identify outstanding industrial leaders and promote the spa and wellness industry, thereby enhancing industry standards and fostering its development.

Banyan Tree Spa Macau certainly deserves the accolades. Located on the 2nd and 31st floors of Banyan Tree Macau, the spa boasts 21 double therapy suites, offering a wide range of spa services and health care products to provide guests with a comprehensive rejuvenating experience. Ms. Joanne Chan, General Manager of Banyan Tree Macau expressed her excitement for the industrial recognition and stated: "We are honored to receive the awards and the recognition from ‘World Spa Awards’ and SpaChina. All the therapists at Banyan Tree Spa Macau have received professional training at the Spa Academy in Phuket, Thailand, where they have well mastered the art of Thai massage. They also embrace the ‘A Sanctuary for the Senses’ philosophy of Banyan Tree Spa to provide a seamless experience for every guest. This philosophy aligns perfectly with Galaxy Macau’s enduring commitment to the ‘World Class Asian Heart’ ethos that we consistently uphold. We remain dedicated to maintaining these standards as we strive for even greater achievements."

Starting from now and running until November 15th, Banyan Tree Spa Macau is offering the "Urban Oasis" spa package, allowing guests to relax and unwind guided by the skilled of therapists in a lush tropical garden setting. This 135-minute rejuvenation journey begins with a Steam Bath and Rain Shower, accompanied by Cleansing Scrub and Nourisher, allowing warmth to slowly permeate the body, providing a refreshing and invigorating sensation. Followed by Urban Relief Massage, which utilizes acupressure points and muscle fascia massage techniques to deeply relieve accumulated stress and tension, restoring physical and mental vitality. In the midst of a busy daily routine, guests can steal a moment to indulge in the delightful bliss brought by "Urban Oasis".

Furthermore, Banyan Tree Spa Macau has recently upgraded its hair salon and nail services, offering services such as hair cutting and styling, manicure and pedicure, and makeup. All experiences are tailored by highly skilled and experienced hairstylists and nail artists, allowing guests to radiate beauty and confidence from the inside out.

For more information about Banyan Tree Spa Macau and its offerings, please call +853 8883 6633.

Banyan Tree Spa Macau wins "Macao’s Best Resort Spa Award 2023" award at the "World Spa Awards"

Banyan Tree Spa Macau wins “Grand Jury Award" at the "SpaChina Wellness & Spa Awards 2023". Ms. Joanne Chan, General Manager of Banyan Tree Macau, and Ms. Mandy Chong, Director of Banyan Tree Spa Macau, pose for a photograph with Mr. Angus Wynne, Chief Strategy Officer of Forbes

Tropical garden setting at Banyan Tree Spa Macau

“Urban Oasis” Spa Package

Salon and manicure services at Banyan Tree Spa Macau

About Galaxy Macau Integrated Resort

Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the "Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World". Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million square metres of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Six award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 4,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world’s longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575 metres, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5 metres high and 150-meter pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.

As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies; Galaxy Promenade is the hottest shopping destination featuring the latest in fashion and curated experiences in Macau. Spanning over 100,000 square meters, luxury flagship stores, lifestyle boutiques and our selection of labels are among the more than 200 world-renowned brands for a world-class shopping journey; Galaxy Cinemas, a 10-theatre 3D Cineplex boasting 4K laser projection; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind deluxe lounge that evokes the glitz and glamor of Shanghai’s golden era with entertainment in luxury and style; and Foot Hub presents the traditional art of reflexology to make you feel more relaxed and revitalized. For Authentic Macau Flavours & Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 40 different Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at its Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events. Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also well looked after with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and a professional service staff.

Galaxy Macau is set to begin a new chapter, with the opening of two world-class luxury hotels – Raffles at Galaxy Macau and Andaz Macau. Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group’s ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world-class event venue featuring 40,000 sqm of total flexible MICE, and a 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.

For more details, please visit www.galaxymacau.com, www.broadwaymacau.com.mo and www.galaxyicc.com.

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Xinhua Silk Road: Chinese dairy giant Yili shares whole-lifecycle nutrition and health innovative practices at Growth Asia Summit 2023 in Singapore

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Oct 10, 2023

BEIJING, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Chinese dairy giant Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd. (Yili, 600887.SH) shared its whole-lifecycle nutrition and health innovative practices at Growth Asia Summit 2023 held from September 26 to 28 in Singapore.

Photo shows Philip Wescombe, head of Yili Innovation Centre Oceania, delivers a keynote speech during the Growth Asia Summit 2023 held from September 26 to 28 in Singapore.

During the event, Philip Wescombe, head of Yili Innovation Centre Oceania, shared Yili’s scientific research achievements and innovative applications in the fields of proteins and probiotics in dairy products in his keynote speech. He also elaborated on Yili’s explorations of nutritious, healthy and high-quality solutions provided for consumers in various scenarios on the entire range of life stages.

As one of the top five dairy companies in the world, Yili has been actively upgrading healthy and nutritious dairy products to meet growing consumer needs. In the future, the company will further develop dairy proteins and probiotics to offer consumers more innovative products, said Wescombe.

Yili is leading the industry with its agile and efficient innovation. Dutch dairy producer FrieslandCampina is collaborating with Yili on multiple projects and looks forward to cooperation with Yili in expanded areas in the future, said Job Van Rozendaal, vice president of FrieslandCampina Ingredients in Asia Pacific.

It’s noted that Yili has 81 production bases, 15 research and development centers, and over 2,000 partners across the world. The company’s overseas business revenue grew by 19.9 percent in the first half of 2023, according to its half-year financial report.

The Growth Asia Summit 2023, co-hosted by the U.K.-based food and drink business media William Reed and its outlets of NutraIngredients and FoodNavigator, aimed to provide a communication platform for researchers and developers, market and trend experts, leading academics, and big-name brands to share insights and opportunities for industrial growth.

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SolarWinds Commemorates Cybersecurity Awareness Month by Highlighting Software Industry’s Secure by Design Progress

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Oct 10, 2023

SolarWinds Commemorates Cybersecurity Awareness Month by Highlighting Software Industry’s Secure by Design Progress

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 October 2023 – SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI), a leading provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software, commemorates Cybersecurity Awareness Month by highlighting the software industry’s progress toward becoming more Secure By Design. Informed by years of experience from industry-leading cybersecurity experts, the SolarWinds Secure by Design initiative is a gold-plated cybersecurity approach to software build systems and processes that set a new standard in software supply chain security.

SolarWinds developed Secure By Design to address the evolving threat of highly sophisticated and unforeseeable cyberattacks, including those by advanced nation-state threat actors. As a guiding principle for software security and cyber resiliency, Secure By Design provides an effective and novel defense for thwarting advanced supply chain cyber threats. With a focus on creating more secure environments, the SolarWinds Secure By Design guiding principles were designed to make both the company and the software industry at large safer.

“Security is an ongoing journey with no finish line but, as we reflect on the past year, it’s clear we’ve made great progress on the journey towards a Secure by Design industry,” said Sudhakar Ramakrishna, CEO and President of SolarWinds. “The increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats demand a collective response from the cybersecurity community. It is our shared responsibility to come together, collaborate, and innovate to build a more secure future for all.”

The past year has seen significant advancement of the adoption and implementation of a more Secure By Design approach, including new community approaches to support cyber resiliency, more secure software build systems, improved information sharing about threats across the industry, and a stronger cyber workforce.

Building Out a Community Approach to Support Cyber Resiliency

This year marks the 20th annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month, in which the President of the United States and Congress dedicate time to work together with the public and private sectors to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. SolarWinds has continually called for transparent and open information sharing across the industry and more robust public-private partnerships to combat increasingly sophisticated nation-state cyberattacks.

SolarWinds recently hosted a panel discussion in Washington, D.C., highlighting several key ways to help the industry stay secure. Ramakrishna was joined by Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA), Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), and CISA Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity Eric Goldstein for a conversation on why stronger public-private partnerships are needed to enhance the security of the nation’s cyberinfrastructure.

Additionally, SolarWinds will be in attendance at GovWare 2023, joined by more than ten thousand other policymakers, tech innovators, and end-users. This year’s theme, “Fostering Trust Through Collaboration in the New Digital Reality,” aims to address the significant link between digital trust and achieving success in today’s cyberspace.

Developing A Resilient Build Environment with The Next-Generation Build System

The SolarWinds Next-Generation Build System, a key component of the company’s Secure By Design approach, leverages a unique parallel build process where software is developed in multiple secure, duplicate, and ephemeral environments. First unveiled by SolarWinds last year, the Next-Generation Build System was developed to make supply chain attacks more difficult to execute by prioritizing cybersecurity throughout the entire lifecycle management process.

As SolarWinds recently announced, the Next-Generation Build System meets or exceeds the Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) updated last year by The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST^®). The build system’s alignment with SSDF and CISA’s Enduring Security Framework has been a continued driver encouraging more organizations to become Secure By Design.

The SolarWinds Next-Generation Build System has received multiple industry recognitions this year, including the CSO50 Award for IT Infrastructure Monitoring and Management, the BIG Innovation Fortress Cyber Security Award and recognition from the Cloud Security Awards. Additionally, SolarWinds Chief Information Security Officer and VP of Security Tim Brown, who has spearheaded the ongoing development of the Next-Generation Build System, was named CISO of the Year by the Globee^® Cybersecurity Awards.

Improving Security Through a Stronger Cyber Workforce

This year, the industry has prioritized growing the cybersecurity workforce, a critical mission as more than 3.4 million positions in the field remain unfilled. The White House recently unveiled a first-of-its-kind National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy to address both immediate and long-term cyber workforce needs. Alongside this announcement, the U.S. National Science Foundation CyberCorps ^® Scholarship for Service program will provide more than $24 million over the next four years to support the development of a stronger cybersecurity workforce.

SolarWinds has long advocated additional resources for skill and vocational training. The company has taken on a leadership role in this regard, encouraging software companies to allocate the equivalent of one trained, full-time employee to support CISA and foster information-sharing between companies and government agencies. This collaboration across sectors is necessary to create unified best practices and develop shared threat intelligence.

For more information on the SolarWinds Secure By Design initiative, please visit: https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center

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About SolarWinds

SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI) is a leading provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software built to enable customers to accelerate their digital transformation. Our solutions provide organizations worldwide—regardless of type, size, or complexity—with a comprehensive and unified view of today’s modern, distributed, and hybrid network environments. We continuously engage with IT service and operations professionals, DevOps and SecOps professionals, and database administrators (DBAs) to understand the challenges they face in maintaining high-performing and highly available hybrid IT infrastructures, applications, and environments. The insights we gain from them, in places like our THWACK community, allow us to address customers’ needs now and in the future. Our focus on the user and our commitment to excellence in end-to-end hybrid IT management have established SolarWinds as a worldwide leader in solutions for observability, IT service management, application performance, and database management. Learn more today at www.solarwinds.com.

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CPA Australia’s Proposals to Hong Kong Policy Address 2023: Navigating Hong Kong towards a thriving tomorrow

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Oct 10, 2023

CPA Australia’s Proposals to Hong Kong Policy Address 2023: Navigating Hong Kong towards a thriving tomorrow

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 October 2023 – Hong Kong has recovered steadily throughout 2023. However, the HKSAR government should increase its efforts to respond to new circumstances globally. To navigate Hong Kong towards a prosperous future, we believe the government should implement further reforms to strengthen the economy.

(from left to right) Ms Karina Wong FCPA (Aust.) - Divisional Councillor and Deputy Chairperson of Taxation Committee, CPA Australia Greater China Mr Robert Lui FCPA (Aust.) - Divisional President and Chairperson of Continuing Professional Development Committee, CPA Australia Greater China Dr Paul Sin FCPA (Aust.) - Divisional Councillor and Deputy Chairperson of Greater Bay Area, CPA Australia Greater China — (from left to right)
Ms Karina Wong FCPA (Aust.) – Divisional Councillor and Deputy Chairperson of Taxation Committee, CPA Australia Greater China
Mr Robert Lui FCPA (Aust.) – Divisional President and Chairperson of Continuing Professional Development Committee, CPA Australia Greater China
Dr Paul Sin FCPA (Aust.) – Divisional Councillor and Deputy Chairperson of Greater Bay Area, CPA Australia Greater China

CPA Australia has therefore proposed a range of ideas to the Hong Kong Government for the Chief Executive’s second policy address today. These ideas are focused under eight themes, including bolstering the city’s position as an international financial centre (IFC), attracting enterprises and investments, and turning Hong Kong into an international centre for innovation and technology (I&T).

These ideas were developed following consultation with member experts and the broader CPA Australia membership in Hong Kong. This included a poll of 208 accounting and finance professionals. The poll captured their expectations and opinions for the Policy Address.

In response to our poll question on where the government should prioritise the allocation of resources in this Policy Address, the most popular option was strengthening Hong Kong’s position as an IFC (84 per cent). This was followed by the development of Hong Kong as an international I&T centre (47 per cent), and an international trade centre (41 per cent).

Mr Robert Lui, CPA Australia’s Greater China Divisional President 2023 said: “Hong Kong’s position as an IFC is a key competitive advantage for the city. However, in the face of growing competition, action is needed to sustain and enhance that advantage.

“With the stock market facing significant pressure this year, we suggest the government consider reforms that increase market liquidity and attract investment. These should include reducing stamp duty on stock transactions. One option is to align Hong Kong’s stamp duty rate with mainland China’s rate of 0.05 per cent imposed on the seller only, a cut from the current rate of 0.26 per cent.

“To bring Hong Kong into line with other international bourses, we suggest that the HKEX’s trading hours be extended by 1.5 hours from the current 5.5 trading hours.

“To support the development of non-traditional and emerging asset classes, the government should consider initiatives that advance investor education and financial literacy in these asset classes.”

To attract talent, most respondents (67 per cent) said that the Policy Address should include initiatives to improve the working environment such as implementing work-life balance policies. Lui stressed that better working conditions and improvements to Hong Kong’s environment and cultural scene will help lure and keep talent.

In light of the current weakness in the property market, Ms Karina Wong, Deputy Chair of the Greater China Taxation Committee at CPA Australia, suggested the government expedite the implementation of the new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) and reduce the ad valorem stamp duty (AVD).

“To support the property sector and encourage new investment into Hong Kong, we suggest the government consider providing eligible CIES applicants with the same Buyers Stamp Duty (BSD) rate as local residents for their first property purchase. Permissible assets under the scheme should be expanded to include immovable properties in Hong Kong with a minimum threshold of at least HKD20 million.

“The property market could be further supported by reducing the ad valorem stamp duty of 15 per cent on the acquisition of a second residential property. Should the property market remain weak for an extended period, the government should consider phasing out the AVD.”

To enhance closer collaboration with the mainland, Wong suggests the government works with Mainland authorities to enhance the Hong Kong-Mainland of China double tax agreement (DTA) and help distinguish Hong Kong from regional competitors, “This could include discussions on reducing the dividend withholding tax rate to say 2.5 per cent from the existing of 5 per cent.”

Many members want the government to prioritise allocating resources to developing Hong Kong into an international I&T centre. Strengthening the city’s digital infrastructure, including its cybersecurity and data protection infrastructures should be a key part of that vision.

Dr Paul Sin, Greater China Divisional Councillor of CPA Australia says “Data is the bridge connecting the real and virtual worlds, and drives artificial intelligence (AI) and web3. We suggest that the government release more of its valuable data to enable the extension of the Open Application Programming Interface (API) beyond the banking sector.

“Further developing and supporting such digital infrastructure could speed up information exchange and innovation. It could for example allow connecting a property token with Land Registry record or allow eKYC (electronic Know Your Customer) of SME through Company Registry record.”

“We also suggest the government initiate the development of a standardised ESG grading system. This would enable banks and other investors to effectively assess the ESG performance of a green project, benefiting the development of green finance,” he further suggested.

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About CPA Australia

CPA Australia is one of the largest professional accounting bodies in the world, with more than 172,000 members in over 100 countries and regions, including more than 22,200 members in Greater China. CPA Australia has been operating in Hong Kong since 1955 and opened our Hong Kong office in 1989. Our core services include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia provides thought leadership on local, national and international issues affecting the accounting profession and public interest. We engage with governments, regulators and industries to advocate policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth and have positive business and public outcomes. Find out more at cpaaustralia.com.au

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CanariaBio and Hikma announce the signing of distribution and license agreement for oregovomab in MENA Region

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Oct 10, 2023

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — CanariaBio Inc. and Hikma MENA FZE, part of Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma), today announced the signing of distribution and license agreement for oregovomab in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

"We are thrilled to partner with Hikma, a company with a strong presence in the MENA region and a proven track record of successful collaborations," said Michael Na, CEO of CanariaBio.

Oregovomab is being tested in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel for patients with advanced ovarian cancer in the phase 3 FLORA-5 trial. In Phase 2, the addition of oregovomab yielded a median progression-free survival of 41.8 months compared with 12.2 months with standard chemotherapy (HR, 0.46, P=0.0027). The hazard ratio of overall survival was 0.35.

About Oregovomab

Oregovomab is a murine monoclonal antibody direct to the tumor-associated antigen CA125 that stimulates a host cytotoxic immune response against tumor cells expressing CA 125, a biomarker commonly found in ovarian cancer (OC). In a randomized Phase II clinical trial, oregovomab demonstrated a significant improvement in progression-free and overall survival in advanced OC treatment when administered simultaneously with first-line chemotherapy. This promising schedule is currently investigated in a phase III trial.

About Hikma

Hikma MENA FZE, a key subsidiary of the global pharmaceutical leader Hikma, is a prominent provider of branded generic and in-licensed medicines in the MENA region.

Hikma helps put better health within reach every day for millions of people around the world. For more than 45 years, Hikma has been creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to those in need. Headquartered in the UK, Hikma is a global company with a local presence across North America, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Europe. Hikma utilizes its unique insight and expertise to transform cutting-edge science into innovative solutions that enhance people’s lives. Hikma is deeply committed to its customers and the individuals they serve. By thinking creatively and acting practically, Hikma offers a broad range of both branded and non-branded generic medicines. Together, Hikma’s 8,800 colleagues work towards shaping a healthier world that benefits all communities. Hikma stands as a leading licensing partner and, through its venture capital arm, contributes to bringing innovative health technologies to people globally. For more information, please visit: www.hikma.com.

About CanariaBio

CanariaBio Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of innovative cancer biotherapeutics. CanariaBio’s technology platform includes a portfolio of tumor antigen-specific monoclonal antibodies targeting CA-125, MUC1, PSA, and Her2/neu. For more information, visit CanariaBio’s website at www.canariabio.com.

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Mental Health is the Foundation for Learning

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Oct 10, 2023

As we unite behind universal human rights this World Mental Health Day, let it not be just another day of commemoration without action.

Education Cannot Wait Executive Director Yasmine Sherif Statement on World Mental Health Day

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Millions of school-aged children, adolescents and their teachers in countries of brutal conflicts, devastating climate disasters and refuge are calling out for our action today. Their mental health cannot wait. They need support now to restore the foundation for learning.

As we unite behind universal human rights this World Mental Health Day, let it not be just another day of commemoration without action.

Today, 224 million children and adolescents – and their teachers – live through experiences that create chronic anxiety, depression and various degrees of trauma affecting their mental health. They see and live through the most excruciating pain imaginable. The soul-shattering pain of executions of family members, sudden loss of parents and siblings, all while their homes and schools are bombed and burnt down. They live with a daily fear of sexual violence, gender-based violence, trafficking, unwanted pregnancies, child marriage and forcible recruitment into armed groups. Their mental health is inevitably affected. Yes, this is a normal reaction to an abnormal challenge. However, it is not a normal life for a young person.

Conflicts, climate disasters and flight severely impact their brain development and their ability to focus, learn and develop their potentials. In the absence of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), their education risks being lost, hence the loss of their very last hope.

Only a very few survive and thrive without professional support. This is why Education Cannot Wait has made MHPSS a top priority. All our investments integrate mental health and psychosocial services across all age-groups – from early childhood development through secondary school. Their teachers are part of the support too.

As we unite behind universal human rights this World Mental Health Day, let it not be just another day of commemoration without action. Let us instead heed their calls and take action. We can make a difference by funding education in emergencies and protracted crises and joining the Education Cannot Wait community. We can do so with full confidence that MHPSS will be an integral part of a holistic and inclusive quality education.

By ensuring girls and boys can access mental health and psychosocial services, by providing teachers the training they need to work on the frontlines of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, and by providing protection for children that have lived through these life-changing ordeals, we provide a whole-of-child solution for quality education.

It’s not just our way of addressing the world’s mental health crisis, it’s part and parcel of addressing the education crisis.

We all know that students’ ability to learn is affected by their mental health. Equally important, teachers’ ability to teach is impacted by their own mental health.

All ECW Multi-Year Resilience Programmes incorporates MHPSS interventions. Today, we have reached nearly 9 million children and adolescents with such support. In 2022 alone, ECW supported the training of approximately 33,000 teachers to address the mental health needs of learners in places like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, Iraq and Sudan, and dedicated psychosocial focal points, school counsellors, or social workers have been stationed within or close to 3,100 learning spaces since ECW’s inception.

Our strategic partners are leading the way. In August 2022, War Child Sweden convened stakeholders, including Nordic country donors, to increase funding for mental health and psychosocial support services. Following the conference, ECW joined donors, government representatives and key organizations – including the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Society’s Psychosocial Support Centre – in endorsing the 2022 Copenhagen Declaration on MHPSS in Fragile and Humanitarian Settings. The declaration calls for increased investment and intentional focus on quality MHPSS in crisis settings.

ECW remains steadfast in its engagement with the Nordic Network and has committed to support the next conference, planned for March 2024 in Sweden. We must meet the child, the adolescent and the teacher where they are and address all of their needs to ensure a quality education. Their mental health can either break or make them. If mental health is addressed in time, they will become very powerful and resilient learners. Let us lay the foundation for learning, growing and becoming by connecting the dots between mental health and education. Let’s realize that potential and power of overcoming conflicts and disasters for the 224 million crisis-impacted children and adolescents – and their teachers – across the world.

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Pramita Sari: Driving Mazda Indonesia's Marketing Success in the Premium Automotive Segment

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Oct 10, 2023

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda Indonesia, a dominant player in the Japanese premium automotive market, has recently introduced its latest gem, the All-New Mazda CX-60 in Indonesia. Spearheading this remarkable marketing achievement is none other than Pramita Sari, the esteemed Marketing and Communications General Manager of Eurokars Motor Indonesia. With her leadership, Pramita Sari has orchestrated a resounding success in ensuring the All-New Mazda CX-60’s stellar debut, as well as increasing 30% Mazda brand’s PR (Public Relations) Value in Indonesia’s premium car segment.

Pramita Sari, the mastermind behind Mazda Indonesia’s triumphant marketing strategy rooted in a value-centric approach, setting a fresh benchmark for innovation and premium car design excellence in Indonesia.

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Mazda’s premium brand awareness in the country is the result of a meticulously crafted marketing strategy that Pramita Sari and her adept team have ingeniously engineered. The Mazda CX-5 series achieved an impressive 31% of 1,002 car booking orders (SPK) during the GIIAS 2023 event, reaffirming Mazda’s prowess, and allure.

Pramita Sari embarked on her automotive journey in November 2021 as the Head of PR & Communications, harnessing her prior experience in deftly managing diverse hospitality and lifestyle brands across Indonesia. Her passion for marketing and curiosity led her to Mazda Indonesia, where she focused on elevating the brand’s presence. Her strategic acumen has increased Mazda’s brand awareness as a premium automotive brand in Indonesia by 10%.

Under her leadership, Eurokars Motor Indonesia has strengthened its premium positioning through the following multifaceted approach:

Product Differentiation: Spotlighting unique and innovative models/designs, Emphasizing Mazda’s Values: Seamlessly and consistently communicate Mazda’s meaning and values to foster lasting relationships with customers. Excellence in Customer Experience: Eurokars Motor Indonesia’s commitment to end-to-end customer satisfaction, highlighted by a meticulous customer experience investment, ensures a steadfast customer base. Leveraging Digital Transformation: By embracing the digital age and proactively reaching out to customers via online platforms, Eurokars Motor Indonesia authentically educates, engages, and broadens its audience. Innovative Marketing: The implementation of imaginative campaigns, synergistic collaborations with influencers and brands eyeing for the same positioning, and captivating event activations have unequivocally piqued public interest. This success culminated in Eurokars Motor Indonesia’s booth being lauded as the Favourite Booth in GIIAS 2022 for the Passenger Category <800-square meters. Agile Adaptation: The understanding of the fast-changing and dynamic nature of Indonesia’s automotive industry underlines the importance of agility, flexibility, and adaptability.

Additionally, Pramita Sari advocates for a value-driven marketing approach that builds stronger relationships with customers. "When we grasp our customers’ needs and values, we start to cultivate customer loyalty that transcends generations. By delivering satisfying experiences, high-quality products, and exceptional service, we can establish a brand reputation that continues to grow," said Sari.

The new Mazda Simprug Headquarters represents a groundbreaking milestone for Mazda. It is the first-ever service hub that epitomizes responsiveness, personalization, and attentive consumer engagement. More than a mere service center, the headquarters immerses consumers in Mazda’s values, fostering emotional connections that transcend transactions. Mazda’s marketing and communication initiatives are a joint effort between Japan and Indonesia, with both teams working collaboratively to create compelling strategies that resonate with customers.

As Mazda Indonesia strides confidently in 2023, the national automotive sector’s promising 10.64% growth fuels a renewed sense of optimism and opportunity for the brand to flourish under Pramita Sari’s astute guidance. With unwavering optimism, she commented, "We perceive these positive industry trends not as challenges, but as avenues for innovation, expansion, and transformation. Armed with 25 official dealers across the nation, Mazda Indonesia is ready to win over Indonesian automotive aficionados by collaborating with others, empowering communities, and participating in events."

Pramita Sari’s focus remains unwavering: to continue shaping Mazda as a brand that resonates strongly with its customers. With over 15 years of experience in the B2B and B2C sectors, her strategic communication prowess has propelled the brands she has worked with to greater heights, leading her to be recognized as one of the Top 100 Corporate Communication Practitioners in Indonesia in 2019 by MIX Marketing & Communication Magazine. Her expertise in PR and Communications has also made her elected as part of the Board of Council of the Indonesia Hotel Public Relations Association (H31), which she previously served as Chairperson of H31 for the 2019-2021 period.

About PT Eurokars Motor Indonesia

PT Eurokars Motor Indonesia (EMI), part of Eurokars Group founded by Karsono Kwee, is the sole agent and exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles in Indonesia under PT EMI’s ownership since 2017, Mazda has recorded significant sales growth in the domestic premium cars market through its models and features. After the acquisition, Karsono Kwee, the founder of Eurokars Group, decided to employ all the employees and integrate them into the Eurokars Group.

Media contact:

Pramita Sari
Marketing & Communications General Manager
E-mail: [email protected]

Fachruzi
Mazda & Communications Assistant Manager
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Source : Pramita Sari: Driving Mazda Indonesia's Marketing Success in the Premium Automotive Segment

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Thailand’s PM to go ahead with digital wallet despite objections from academics

Asean News

Oct 10, 2023

Despite objections from academics, the Prime Minister remains determined to proceed with the implementation of a “digital wallet” system.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has confirmed that the government will proceed with the digital wallet scheme next year as planned, despite opposition from a group of 99 economics professors, including two former governors of the Bank of Thailand.

During a visit to observe flood conditions and provide aid to flood victims, the prime minister assured a 70-year-old woman that she would still be eligible for the program even if she did not own a smartphone.

The economists opposing the scheme argue that it is unnecessary given the projected increase in Thailand’s growth rate next year and that the funds could be better used for other purposes, such as infrastructure investment. They also criticize the program for creating social inequality.