Newsletter: Ransomware menace plagues SEA businesses

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Kaspersky blocks nearly 300K ransomware attacks against organisations in the region last year

A total of 287,413 ransomware incidents were detected by Kaspersky cybersecurity solutions for businesses in Southeast Asia (SEA) from January to December 2023.

Newsletter: Henry Moodie to perform in Manila for the first time!

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Henry Moodie is coming to Manila in a few days!

Newsletter: Award-winning Luxury Unveiled: Regent Hong Kong Garners Accolades on Travel & Leisure's Illustrious 2024 It List

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Regent Hong Kong, a beacon of sophistication and contemporary refinement, proudly announces its remarkable achievement as one of the best new city hotels of 2023 according to the Travel + Leisure 2024 It List. 

Newsletter: UDD, Cheats, Chicosci, Clara Benin, Ena Mori and more to headline #GNN9

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The events production company celebrates its ninth year in the local music scene with a show at 123 Block

GNN (Gabi Na Naman Productions), an events production company, is throwing a birthday party to celebrate nine years of producing local and international shows for the Filipino audience.

Newsletter: Scaling Up: 2024 World Music Festival @Taiwan opens its call for emerging artists

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Embarking on its 8th edition, the 2024 World Music Festival @Taiwan (WMFT) is thrilled to announce the opening of its Showcase applications, accepting submissions until May 25th. Scheduled to unfold from October 11th to 13th across three stages at Taipei's premier musical venue, this year's event promises to build upon the resounding success of previous years. 

Newsletter: JC Regino unveils heartbreaking ballad “Wala Na”

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Album cover from GMA Records

Singer-songwriter JC Regino bares his soul in his latest single “Wala Na,” his third track under GMA Music. This emotionally charged ballad will resonate deeply with listeners as it talks about heartbreak and unrequited love.

Newsletter: VEDO BRINGS THE HEAT FOR R&B LOVERS WITH THE RELEASE OF HIS SECOND SINGLE “YOUR LOVE IS ALL I NEED” OFF OF HIS FORTHCOMING ALBUM

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The multi-platinum R&B talent VEDO delivers again as he releases his second single, "Your Love is All I Need," from his forthcoming album "Next Chapter." The track, a mesmerizing ode to unconditional love and authenticity, reaffirms VEDO's status as one of the genre's most compelling storytellers.

Newsletter: CHINESE POP ARTIST XIN LIU RELEASES DEBUT ENGLISH-LANGUAGE SONG “REALITY” VIA 88RISING

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Singer, dancer, producer and Chinese superstar XIN LIU is making her highly-anticipated English-language debut today with the global release of “Reality,” out today via 88rising. XIN debuted the song live onstage this past weekend at Coachella during the 88rising Futures set in a thrilling performance that paid homage to her roots, with Chinese street dance and dancers donning the traditional clothing of her hometown of Guiyang, China. 

Newsletter: Science Majors Participate in Month-long Singapore-PH Leadership Exchange Program

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Program participants at Mt. Pinatubo (Photo credit: Lillian Rodriguez).

Students of the UP Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) and the Republic Polytechnic in Singapore (RP) immersed themselves in the month-long Temasek Foundation International Specialists’ Community Action and Leadership Exchange (TFI SCALE) Programme, the first half taking place in Singapore on September 6 to 19, 2023, and the second half in the Philippines last March 31 to April 8, 2024.

Newsletter: Urgent Call for Action: Strengthening the Philippine Clean Air Act to Safeguard Public Health and Environment

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As the Philippines gears up to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Philippine Clean Air Act in 2024, it's vital to acknowledge both the progress made and the challenges that persist in the work towards cleaner air.

Newsletter: Two UPD College of Science Professors Win the NRCP Achievement Award

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By Harvey Sapigao

Dr. Cristine Villagonzalo receiving the Achievement Award (Photo credit: DOST-NRCP)

Dr. Cristine Villagonzalo and Dr. Reynaldo Garcia from the UP Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) received the prestigious Achievement Award from the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) in the recently held Annual Scientific Conference and 91st General Membership Assembly last March 12, 2024.

Newsletter: Music Matters Live, Presented by TuneCore, is back at CQ @ Clarke Quay this May!

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The countdown has begun as the much-anticipated Music Matters Live 2024 gears up to bring the best new music from around the world to Singapore from May 8th to May 11th! Music Matters Live 2024 promises an exhilarating lineup of more than 50 emerging stars from across 16 countries - including Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, France, India, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam and the US. With most events being free for all, and some by invitation only, Music Matters Live 2024 is all set to captivate audiences across seven venues and four nights of music discovery. 

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart block more than 13 million SMShing messages to combat ‘hijack profile’ incidents

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Elijah Mendoza, Digital Communications Senior Manager at Smart, shares tips on how to avoid falling for phishing messages.

PLDT’s wireless unit, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), has blocked more than 13 million SMShing messages in the first quarter of the year. It has also blacklisted almost 200,000 mobile numbers involved in phishing activities as the Philippine National Police (PNP) raised the alarm on ‘hijack profile’ cases.

Newsletter: MULTI-AWARD-WINNING RAYE AND SUPERSTAR DJ SNAKE TO HEADLINE ISLE OF MTV MALTA 2024

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 MTV today announced that Isle of MTV Malta will return to the island’s il-Fosos Square on Tuesday, 16th July, with headlining performances from DJ Snake and RAYE. Promising huge, open-air sets, Europe’s biggest free Summer festival is held in partnership with the Malta Tourism Authority.

Newsletter: CreatorWeek 2024: Premier Gathering of Music, Creativity, and Innovation Announces Speaker Lineup and Programme

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As the highly anticipated CreatorWeek 2024 draws nearer, excitement continues to build for this annual event that celebrates the vibrant music and creator economy of the Asia Pacific region. Organised by Branded – the renowned producer committed to fostering connections between businesses, brands, creators, and fans – CreatorWeek promises to be an unparalleled convergence of talent, innovation, and inspiration. Additionally, this year's event will feature AI Matters, a groundbreaking conference track dedicated to exploring the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the music and creator industries.