by Ferry Bayu | Sep 6, 2023 | Business
VYNN CAPITAL ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH MARUBENI MALAYSIA TO DRIVE INNOVATION & GROWTH
Malaysia-headquartered venture capital firm Vynn Capital announced on Tuesday a strategic partnership with Marubeni Malaysia, a subsidiary of Marubeni Corporation, a renowned Japanese trading and investment conglomerate.
The partnership aimed at fostering innovation, accelerating growth, and unlocking new opportunities in the Malaysian market, Vynn Capital said in statement.
The partnership brings together Vynn Capital’s local network in the Southeast Asia region and expertise in identifying and nurturing promising startups and Marubeni Malaysia’s extensive network and deep industry knowledge.
This collaboration will create a robust ecosystem to support and empower innovative entrepreneurs, startups, and businesses in Malaysia and beyond, the VC firm added.
Key highlights of the partnership include:
- Business Synergy: Vynn Capital’s strong portfolio of investments in various sectors, coupled with Marubeni Malaysia’s vast resources and access to global markets, will enable both companies to strategically invest and collaborate with high-potential businesses and collaborate with local corporations. This synergy will contribute to fostering innovation across multiple industries and facilitate the growth of disruptive technologies.
- Market Access and Expansion: Vynn Capital will support Marubeni Malaysia in accessing local opportunities and exploring potential to scale new business opportunities and operations locally and regionally.
- Collaborative Innovation: By joining forces, Vynn Capital and Marubeni Malaysia will actively explore and invest in cutting-edge technologies and business models. This collaboration will drive the development and implementation of innovative solutions, promoting sustainable economic growth in Malaysia. Some of the areas identified are mobility, electrification and sustainability themed opportunities.
Victor Chua, Founder and Managing Partner of Vynn Capital, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Marubeni Malaysia to drive innovation and contribute to the growth of Malaysia’s business ecosystem. Our combined strengths and expertise will create a positive impact on the economic landscape, allowing better integration between Japanese and Malaysian business communities and solve real-world challenges.”
Takeshi Fujiwara, Representative of Marubeni Malaysia, shared his thoughts on the partnership, saying, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Vynn Capital, with their strong portfolio of investments in various sectors, in exploring new business opportunities and operations locally and regionally to contribute to the growth to Marubeni’s business ecosystem. We believe that the collaboration will commence our contributions through National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) in Malaysia and accelerate Marubeni Corporation’s businesses.”
Marubeni Malaysia conducts business in Malaysia in a wide range of areas including forest products, chemicals, machinery products, energy, metals , infrastructure projects and mobility, healthcare.
Vynn Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded with the objective of bridging the gap between traditional industries and the new economies through the development of technology. The team is made up of professionals with experience across early stage invest to late stage financing, with experience in business operations.
The investment philosophy revolves around the creation of synergistic value between partners and companies supported by Vynn. Beyond investing, Vynn Capital assists its investors or Limited Partners in understanding new industries and markets with its localised team and network across the major cities of Southeast Asia.
Vynn Capital is a Southeast Asia focused early stage venture capital firm investing in early stage tech startups.
As a sector focused investor, Vynn Capital is eyeing on the Supply Chain and Mobility industries including but not limited to Logistics, Travel, FMCG.
We believe in the Vynn-ing Formula – investing into companies could form an ecosystem within our portfolio. We look for entrepreneurs with the right mindset and willingness to work with us to achieve greater heights.
In addition to investing, we see ourselves as partners to the entrepreneurs to support them in challenging the norms and building world changing businesses.
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by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 5, 2023 | Food & Beverage
Tuna Festival at Cafe Ilang Ilang
The Tuna Festival of General Santos City celebrates the ocean’s bountiful offerings with diverse activities that mirror the city’s vibrant marine industry. In celebration of this tradition, Café Ilang-Ilang embarks on a culinary journey highlighting the ocean’s prized gem — tuna.
“Tuna is a true gem of the ocean, and we want to highlight its amazing flavors through a variety of dishes. Our goal is to provide our valued guests with an exceptional dining experience that celebrates this extraordinary fish,” stated Ester Joy Yap, Assistant Food and Beverage Director of The Manila Hotel.
The Tuna Festival at Café Ilang-Ilang promises a gourmet adventure that showcases a wide array of tuna dishes and an extensive buffet selection. Some of the dishes included are Tuna Kilawin, Tuna Chicharon, Sinigang Tuna Panga sa Miso, Bistek Tuna Belly, Tuna Bicol Express, Sizzling Tuna Sisig, Tuna Kare Kare, Tuna-Shrimp Paella, Grilled Tuna Steak, Tuna Putannesca, and Indian Tandoori Tuna Kebab.
These dishes are available on a rotating line-up at Café Ilang-Ilang’s lunch and dinner buffet until September 30, 2023.
Join us in celebrating the Tuna Festival at Café Ilang-Ilang and revel in a seafood sensation that reflects the rich tapestry of the Philippine seas. For more information, please call (+632) 8527-0011 or (+632) 5301-5500 or email re************@************el.com.
About The Manila Hotel
The Manila Hotel is situated in the heart of the City of Manila. Defined by its history, elegance, and world-class service, The Manila Hotel is the choice hotel of the most distinguished clientele. Over the years, The Manila Hotel has continuously provided the best services and amenities for a truly memorable experience.
It has over 500 well-appointed rooms and 22 function rooms, including three (3) ballrooms. The hotel offers five-star relaxation and wellness experiences with the Manila Hotel Spa, adult and children’s pools, and the Manila Hotel Health Club.
The hotel is home to the Heritage Museum, a treasure trove of priceless memories that narrate its illustrious past. It also has an Art Gallery that offers a window into a contemporary world, captured through different artists’ objective points of view.
It has six (6) dining outlets, each offering a unique culinary adventure: Café Ilang-Ilang, which is a favorite spot for its extensive selection of International buffet delights; Champagne Room with its Old European style fine dining and also hailed as the most romantic room in Manila—it features European cuisine in a posh, fine-dining setting; Tap Room, an Old English pub-inspired outlet where one can enjoy an evening of live music; Lobby Lounge which is ideal for casual dining, aperitif, post-dinner nightcaps, or leisure meetings; Red Jade, a fine dining restaurant that serves authentic Chinese cuisine; and Delicatessens that offers the hotel’s signature pastries, bread, chocolates, and pralines.
by Ferry Bayu | Sep 5, 2023 | Business
NewJeans, Le Sserafim heading to the Philippines for 2023 Asia Artist Awards
MANILA, Philippines — K-pop girl groups NewJeans and Le Sserafim are included in the first line-up of artists attending the 2023 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) to be held in the Philippines this December.
It was announced earlier this week that the 2023 edition of the AAA would be held on December 14 at the Philippine Arena, just the third time the annual ceremony will be held outside of South Korea since starting in 2016 and the first in the Philippines.
Also in the first line-up of artists with NewJeans and Le Sserafim are fellow girl group NMIXX and the boy groups BOYNEXTDOOR and Zerobaseone, all of them from K-pop’s 4th generation though the boy groups are being pegged as the start of the 5th generation.
Last year, NewJeans won the Grand Prize for Performance of the Year while Le Sserafim was a winner for Best Musician; both groups also won the Rookie of the Year Award in the music category.
NMIXX also won two awards at the AAA last year held in Nagoya, Japan both in the music category as well, Best Emotive Award and the New Wave Award.
The AAA is organized by South Korean business newspaper Money Today and its global media brands MTN and StarNews, recognizing Asian artists from the fields of film, television and music.
Earlier this year, AAA 2022 winners Kim Seon-ho, Hwang Minhyun, Lee Jun-young and Kim Young-dae performed at the “Male God” concert which serves as a precursor to the AAA.
by Ferry Bayu | Sep 5, 2023 | Business
Certificate awarded to Responsible Cyber upon successful fulfilment of the criteria of the CSA Cyber Security Essentials Mark assessment
For many Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), limited budget and resources make purchasing a suite of next-gen cyber security tools (as large enterprises typically do) a luxury.
What SMEs can have in their arsenal, however, is a cost-effective baseline of security measures, outlined in a straightforward and proven framework, which they can readily implement to deter opportunistic cyber criminals with fairly basic equipment and not a whole lot of technical skills.
This is where the Cyber Essentials mark comes into play.
SINGAPORE, September 4 — Singaporean cyber security
start-up Responsible Cyber signed itself up for a cyber security audit that
would grant a third-party the information it needs to ascertain whether the organisation
is indeed equipped to protect itself (and therefore its clients, and its
clients’ clients) in the digital domain.
When asked why they did it, the co-founder
and Managing Director Dr Magda Chelly had this to say, “We cannot in good
conscience encourage other businesses to undertake rigorous cyber security
audits while not subjecting our own people, processes and technology to the
same scrutiny.”
“We wanted to demonstrate that adopting
cyber security best practices can be done without necessarily breaking the bank
or stretching resources thin, and I think we did just that.” she added.
Upon successfully passing the audit conducted
by one of CSA’s appointed certification bodies, Responsible Cyber was awarded the
Cyber Essentials mark, a cyber security certification introduced by the Cyber
Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) in 2022 as part of the SG Cyber Safe
Programme.
Frequent news of data breaches has fuelled
apprehension surrounding the security of personal data, prompting the demand
for heightened cyber security measures by businesses – and small and medium
enterprises (SMEs) are no exception.
SMEs may not have the luxury of a dedicated
IT security team, nor the ability to invest in robust cyber security measures
and tools, but there is hope yet, says Project and Compliance Manager Wayne Yan
who described the exercise as “fairly straightforward with ample guidance”.
“We reviewed our existing policies against the checklist that was
provided, and ensured that all required security controls were implemented and
reflected in our policies.”
For organisations that require additional
help, CSA has also made tailored cyber security toolkits freely available for
download on their official website.
As the name suggests, the Cyber Essentials
mark serves to distinguish organisations that have built a minimum level of
security into their operations. It provides a baseline from which organisations
can start to reduce their exposure to common cyber threats and vulnerabilities,
but it is far from a guarantee of protection against emerging threats.
“Safeguarding against threats is a
continuous journey, requiring constant vigilance and adaptation. We are
committed to the protection of the data with which we have been entrusted. We
hope that this sentiment gets reflected to our clients and that more cyber
security companies will take the opportunity to set the tone,” said Dr Chelly.
Every business – whether a small
organisation embarking on its digital journey or a large multi-national
corporation with digitalised business functions – needs to play its part.
Co-founder Mikko Laaksonen has added that they
would be gearing up for the Cyber Trust mark certification next, where
assessments will be even more rigorous, encompassing document review and
verification, as well as an evaluation of the implementation and effectiveness. — Responsible Cyber
Responsible Cyber Pte. Ltd is a Singapore-based cybersecurity and risk management start-up established in 2016 by industry veterans Magda Chelly and Mikko Laaksonen. Today, the company has a presence in the UK, France and Poland. Its corporate shareholders include Singtel Innov8 and NUS Enterprise. The company stands at the forefront of cyber security innovation with the introduction of two pioneering AI-powered products: IMMUNE X-TPRM and IMMUNE GRC.
IMMUNE X-TPRM is our answer to modern third-party risk management challenges. On the other hand, IMMUNE GRC is designed to streamline governance, risk, and compliance processes.
To learn more about Responsible Cyber, visit www.responsible-cyber.com
Magda Chelly
in**@***************er.com
by Ferry Bayu | Sep 5, 2023 | Business
BGC Group names Jarrod Reidy as Director: HR Outsourcing Alongside Enhanced EOR Services for the Asia Pacific Region
[Singapore, 05/09/2023] — BGC Group, a pioneering force in
the Recruitment & HR industry, proudly unveils two significant milestones
that are set to redefine its influence across the Asia Pacific Region.
Meet Jarrod Reidy: Driving HR Outsourcing
Excellence
BGC Group is thrilled to welcome Mr. Jarrod Reidy as the
Director of HR Outsourcing in APAC. With over a decade of experience, Mr. Reidy
has expertly guided international clients through the complexities of HR and
compliance landscapes across multiple countries. This aligns perfectly with BGC
Group’s commitment to delivering people-first solutions, supported by
technology.
Tristan Chew, CEO of BGC Group, emphasized the significance
of the appointment, stating, “Mr. Jarrod Reidy’s selection as the Director
of HR Outsourcing is a strategic move for our organization. His understanding
and experience in the region will undoubtedly elevate our HR outsourcing
initiatives and empower our clients to thrive in the ever-evolving HR landscape.”
In his new role, Mr. Reidy will be instrumental in
overseeing operations, fostering partnerships, driving sales, and shaping
marketing activities.
Enhanced EOR Services for the
Asia Pacific Region
In tandem with this leadership
addition, BGC Group unveils its elevated Employer of Record (EOR) services,
designed to support businesses expanding into the dynamic Asia Pacific Region.
Expanding into new markets, through
the establishment and maintenance of legal entities in each location, involves
risks, uncertainties, as well as significant time and cost, as businesses
navigate unfamiliar local regulations and compliance complexities.
BGC Group’s EOR solution streamlines
this process by utilizing its existing infrastructure and entities, serving as
the legal employer of workers, and managing all compliance, HR, payroll, benefits,
and administration tasks for clients.
“Our
EOR services provide businesses with an innovative expansion approach,”
confirmed Mr. Reidy. “Now covering 14 countries across APAC, we offer a
comprehensive turnkey solution, enabling organizations to go global whilst concentrating
on their core objectives.”
As BGC Group expands its
horizons with EOR services, it offers opportunities for businesses to navigate
new landscapes, access top talent, enable remote work, and drive strategic
growth without geographic limitations.
For further information or media inquiries, please contact: eo*@***************up.com.
BGC Group is a leading Recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), HR & Payroll Outsourcing firm. Since our establishment in 2005, our highly experienced team has been at the forefront of providing hiring and compliance services.
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