Cyber incidents may have slipped to #3 globally, in Asia Pacific it ranks #1 for the second consecutive year. Elsewhere in the world, it still ranks as a top three risk in many countries, including Brazil, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, UK and the US. The acceleration towards greater digitalization and remote working driven by the pandemic is also further intensifying IT vulnerabilities. At the peak of the first wave of lockdowns in April 2020, the FBI reported a 300% increase in incidents alone, while cyber crime is now estimated to cost the global economy over $1trn, up 50% from two years ago. Already high in frequency, ransomware incidents are becoming more damaging, increasingly targeting large companies with sophisticated attacks and hefty extortion demands, as highlighted in the recent AGCS cyber risk trends report. … [Read more...] about Allianz Risk Barometer 2021: Covid-19 trio tops global and Asia Pacific business risks
Asia pacific xuanhao project investment
Quang Binh Province approves 35 investment projects
Speaking at the conference, Secretary of the province’s Party Committee Vu Dai Thang said: "The huge amounts of investment capital speak volumes about local and international investors' interest in the province, which is a great sign for a new era of development. … [Read more...] about Quang Binh Province approves 35 investment projects
PurpleAsia wins four brand accolades at Transform Awards Asia
During the live-streamed event held at 4:00 pm ICT on January 14, PurpleAsia was honored for their contribution to four projects, claiming the Silver Award for Best Use of Copy Style or Tone of Voice for Hoiana Hotel & Suites in Da Nang, Vietnam; the Bronze Award for Best Development of a New Brand within an Existing Brand Portfolio for nanoHome under the Nanoco umbrella; the Bronze Award for Best Visual Identity from the Food and Beverage Sector for Ruby Wong at Admiral Hotel Manila, within the MGallery Collection; and a Highly Commended Award for The River Thu Thiem by Refico in Ho Chi Minh City. … [Read more...] about PurpleAsia wins four brand accolades at Transform Awards Asia
Foxconn’s US$270-million tablet and laptop project approved in Vietnam
The chairman also asked investors to implement their projects as registered. They have to align their investment and business operations with environmental protection, prioritize applying advanced technology in production, pay attention to building a corporate culture and developing a proper relationship between employers and employees, offer opportunities to employees to level up their skills and create a safe working environment. … [Read more...] about Foxconn’s US$270-million tablet and laptop project approved in Vietnam
Over VND141 trillion to be invested in 37 projects in Quang Binh
Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, Tran Thang pledged that the local authorities will improve environment for trade and investment, increase the quality of human resources and strengthen the competitiveness. The province has kicked off a new development period with the starting of main infrastructure projects, such as the system of coastal roads, Nhat Le Bridge, the upgrade of Dong Hoi Airport. Tourism is defined to become the key industry while the industrial sector will be the main economic area. … [Read more...] about Over VND141 trillion to be invested in 37 projects in Quang Binh