Newsletter: PetPal launches home vaccination service for fur babies

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PetPal, the first pet care super app in the Philippines, is introducing home vaccinations as their newest service available on their petcare app!

Newsletter: ASIAN POWERHOUSE AFGAN REVEALS STRIKING NEW VIDEO FOR "CRIMINAL (OVER YOU)" FEATURING R&B STAR THỦY

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Indonesian R&B icon Afgan unveils a mesmerising new music video for his single “Criminal (Over You)” featuring Vietnamese American R&B star thủy, following the release of his 'Sonder' EP in June, his second all-English and most ambitious project yet, out now via EMPIRE.

Amnesia-causing diatoms found in Luzon shellfish farms

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The densely-populated island of Luzon is home to over half of the Philippines’ population, many of whom consume shellfish on a regular basis. An international team of scientists has just confirmed the presence there of two species of Pseudo-nitzschia diatoms capable of producing a dangerous neurotoxin that can cause severe sickness and memory loss. 

Light microscope and transmission electron microscope photographs of Pseudo-nitzschia pungens var. Pungens (top two photos) and Pseudo-nitzschia brasiliana (bottom two photos) found in Luzon shellfish farms. Both species produce domoic acid, a dangerous neurotoxin. CREDIT: Botavara et al.

Poetically described as “algae that live in glass houses,” diatoms are microscopic aquatic organisms that cover themselves in protective milk-colored silica shells. While most diatom species are harmless, half of the 58 known species from the genus Pseudo-nitzschia are notorious for producing domoic acid (DA). A person who has eaten DA-infected shellfish may experience vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. In some cases, DA has even caused the permanent loss of short-term memory in a condition known as “amnesic shellfish poisoning” (ASP).

Newsletter: STAYC Releases New Single “...l (Dot Dot Dot)”

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STAYC (Photo credit: High Up Entertainment)

STAYC, the dynamic K-pop girl group (Sumin, Sieun, ISA, Seeun, Yoon, J), has returned with the release of their new digital single, “…ㅣ (Dot Dot Dot)”, their first autumn confessional song, last October 30th at 6PM KST. 

Newsletter: New cyber campaign targets PC users with fake CAPTCHAs and browser errors

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A new wave of the malicious campaign that is spread through web ads and aimed at Windows PC users was discovered by Kaspersky. While browsing the web, users may unknowingly click on an ad that invisibly covers the entire screen, redirecting them to a fake CAPTCHA page or a fake Chrome error message that prompts them to follow steps to download stealers. Kaspersky’s telemetry recorded over 140,000 encounters with these malicious ads in September and October 2024, and more than 20,000 users were redirected to the fake pages hosting malicious scripts. Most often these were users from Brazil, Spain, Italy, and Russia. To stay safe, experts advise users to exercise caution and avoid following suspicious prompts for action online.

A CAPTCHA is a security feature used on websites and in apps to verify whether a user is human or an automated program or bot. Earlier this year, there were reports of attackers distributing the Lumma stealer using fake CAPTCHAs, primarily targeting gamers. When browsing gaming websites, users were lured into clicking on an ad that covered the entire screen. They were redirected to a fake CAPTCHA page with instructions below the prompt tricking them into downloading the stealer. When users clicked the I'm not a robot button, an encoded Windows PowerShell command was copied to their PC’s clipboard. They were then prompted to paste it into the terminal box and press Enter, inadvertently downloading and launching Lumma. The malware searched for cryptocurrency-related files, cookies, and password manager data on the victim's device. It also visited the webpages of various e-commerce platforms, boosting their view counts, giving the attackers additional financial gain.

Newsletter: Ely Buendia drops sophomore album, Method Adaptor

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OPM icon Ely Buendia marks an essential chapter in his solo career with the release of his sophomore album, Method Adaptor—out on Friday, November 8, 2024, via Offshore Music and Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: VRITIMES Partners with Mindanao Wanderer to Elevate Business and Lifestyle News in the Region

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VRITIMES, a leading platform in press release distribution, is proud to announce its partnership with Mindanao Wanderer, Mindanao’s leading publication in business and lifestyle news. This strategic collaboration will provide businesses, entrepreneurs, and lifestyle influencers with a powerful platform to distribute their press releases across Mindanao Wanderer's audience.

Newsletter: Regional Cooperation Strengthened at ASEAN Conference on Combatting Plastic Pollution

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The ASEAN Conference on Combatting Plastic Pollution 2024 in Lao PDR highlighted ASEAN’s commitment to tackling the plastic waste crisis through regional collaboration.

The ASEAN Conference on Combatting Plastic Pollution (ACCPP) 2024, hosted this year in Lao PDR, underscored ASEAN’s increasing commitment to addressing the plastic waste crisis and advancing regional collaboration for sustainable plastic management solutions.  Key stakeholders from ASEAN Member States, the private sector, innovators, and civil society have come together to discuss regional strategies for addressing plastic pollution. The 2-day conference, hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) of Lao PDR, in partnership with the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Lao PDR, provided a platform to share knowledge, identify synergies for regional cooperation, and align policies for tackling plastic pollution.

Newsletter: Eight Filipino projects make it to the prestigious WAF 2024

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The Loboc Performing Arts Center by Obra Majoralia Architecture, one of WAF 2024 Filipino design finalists

The Philippines once again takes the world stage in design as eight projects from across the country were shortlisted in eight categories at the prestigious World Architecture 2024 (WAF) all set to take place in Singapore from November 6 to 8, 2024.

Newsletter: Greenpeace statement on int’l business coalition support for 'Bridge to Busan'

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For Greenpeace, true sustainability requires more ambitious action, including the phase out of single-use plastics like sachets and a 75% reduction in plastic production to stay below the critical 1.5°C global warming threshold.

As the world gears up for the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty, the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty has signed the 'Bridge to Busan' declaration. This move, supported by over 250 businesses and institutions, calls for addressing the full lifecycle of plastics, including limiting the production of primary plastic polymers.

Newsletter: Summer vibes are on the way in Young Cocoa’s new EP, “liv, luvv, cocoa”

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The rising phenom recruits Playertwo, CRWN, Brido, and other producers on this heavy-hitting project

Young Cocoa reaches a new level of confidence and versatility on his new EP, liv, luvv, cocoa—out via Sony Music Entertainment. 

Newsletter: Higher Brothers’ Member KnowKnow The second lead single "No Pressure" From his upcoming melodic EP “Mr. Enjoy Da Melody” is now available worldwide via 88rising

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Following the release of the English love song "Velvet," KnowKnow presents a new melodic single titled "No Pressure." As the second lead track from his upcoming melodic EP with 88rising this fall, "No Pressure" offers a soothing escape for those feeling overwhelmed by the daily grind with its calm and relaxed vibe.

Newsletter: Linya-Linya Land 2024 is Back Around the Block with Diverse Music, Comedy, and Performance Art Acts

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Linya-Linya Land returns this 2024 with an exciting line-up of local talent that celebrates diversity across different lines of antics, artistry, and advocacy for the Ka-Linya community and beyond. 

Newsletter: ASEAN-India Music Festival returns in 2024 with an incredible showcase of unity through music and culture

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The festival celebrates 10 years of India's 'Act East Policy' and cultural partnership with ASEAN, in line with the 21st ASEAN India Summit decisions

This year's unique features include collaborations with music institutes and international performances, including a Bangkok edition

The ASEAN-India Music Festival (AIMF), an initiative that aims to present the richness and diversity of each participating country’s musical heritage, has officially announced its comeback this year.

Newsletter: Boundary-pushing electronic artist Knock2 unveils anthemic single “hold my hand” from immersive, forthcoming debut album NOLIMIT

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The new track releases alongside a music video directed by 3D animator Alec West

“hold my hand” out now across platforms

Visionary electronic artist Knock2 has just unleashed his anthemic new single “hold my hand,” the second track to drop from his forthcoming debut album NOLIMIT. The song releases amidst a massive year for Knock2, which has seen the producer headline Ultra Music Festival (in a historic b2b with RL Grime) and Electric Forest, as well as perform at festivals such as Bonnaroo and Outside Lands.