Engine Demonstrates Its Viability for MQ-9B SkyGuardian(R)/SeaGuardian(R) RPA General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew a company-owned MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft on July 15, 2024, with a PT6 E-Series model turboprop engine supplied by Pratt & Whitney Canada. Representatives from GA-ASI and Pratt & Whitney witnessed the first flight of the PT6 engine on MQ-9B, which lasted 44 minutes and demonstrated exemplary handling and acceleration. “We’re excited to see the PT6 engine on our MQ-9B aircraft,” said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. “We’ve worked with Pratt & Whitney for years, specifically on our jet-powered Avenger®, and we’ve enjoyed a very…
Author: Marie Jones
foundit survey reveals significant strides and opportunities in Philippine workplace diversity initiatives Here are some of the key findings from the survey – 62% of employees are aware of employee resource groups focused on diversity and inclusion – 50% of respondents state that their organisations have diversity training programs – 51% of respondents state that their organisations support work-life balance with flexible work hours and remote work options – 67% of workplaces offer special benefits for LGBTQIA+ employees – 58% of respondents say their organisation is responsive or highly responsive to feedback on diversity issues In today’s globalised economy,…
NIA showcases innovations from SMEs and startups with the concept of Innovation for Growth and Sustainability The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) by the National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) or NIA is hosting “STARTUP THAILAND x INNOVATION THAILAND EXPO 2024” or SITE 2024 under the concept of “Innovation for Growth and Sustainability” to accelerate the creation of sustainability for Thai businesses and start-ups in all dimensions. There will be an exhibition of exciting innovations, a knowledge transfer session, business opportunity expansions, and cutting-edge innovative products to spark new ideas. The goal is to foster strength and sustainable growth for…
In 2024, businesses are expected to process $8 trillion in frictionless payments globally.[i] The preference towards frictionless payments is forecasted to grow by 22.4% in the coming years among Asian cardmembers.[ii] The new whitepaper shares expert tips for European merchants on how to capitalise on this trend and increase sales by catering for the needs of international shoppers. TOKYO & LONDON, July 19, 2024 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB, with the support of Worldline, a global leader in payment services, has launched a new whitepaper aimed at empowering European merchants to explore the opportunities and tackle challenges surrounding frictionless payments. Merchants…
Pioneers Stablecoin Innovation RD Technologies announced today that its subsidiary, RD InnoTech Limited, has been admitted to the stablecoin issuer sandbox of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). Among the first batch of entities to join the sandbox, RD Technologies will conduct testing for various use cases of its proprietary Hong Kong Dollar stablecoin, “HKDR”, such as digital asset trading and cross-border trade payments. Today’s announcement represents a major milestone for RD Technologies mission to help develop the financial infrastructure for the Web3 ecosystem in Hong Kong through the issuance of reliable and trustworthy stablecoins compliant with high regulatory standards.…
Three winners are now ranked among Top 100 in Singapore Students of One World International School Digital Campus won a number of medals at the recently held Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO), while competing against more than 55,000 students from more than 7,000 other schools. Three of these winners are ranked in the Top 100 in Singapore and will have a choice to represent the country at the upcoming edition of Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC) – a shot in the arm for OWIS Digital Campus which is part of Global Schools Group. OWIS students won one…
TAU Intelligence is pleased to announce a promising collaboration with Jardine Matheson and Intel. The strategic collaboration aims to enhance the application of Generative AI by launching two pioneering proofs-of-concept (PoCs) for Jardines, focusing on legal contract review and customer service. TAU Intelligence uses a moderate-sized Large Language Model (LLM), which is then customized with on-premises fine-tuning by the Jardines team. This approach sets this collaboration apart from the prevailing approach favoured in many other projects exploring similar use cases for AI. Importantly, this method ensures that data is not used for training or retained by the provider of the…
The Malaysian CropLife & Public Health Association (MCPA), a national association representing the plant science and public health industries of Malaysia, calls for action against illegal pesticides after the tragic poisoning incidents of two young boys and the hospitalization of a teenager upon consumption of rat poison-laced snacks, as reported in the media. These heartbreaking events underscore the urgent need for stringent measures against the use and sale of illegal pesticides. “The use of illegal and unregistered pesticides poses significant risks not just to public health but also to the environment and economies. We strongly condemn the use of such…
Yuliati Umrah, a Political Science graduate from Airlangga University in Surabaya, East Java, founded the Arek Lintang Foundation (ALIT) Indonesia to empower marginalized children. Yulianti and five friends founded ALIT based on their commitment to handling social problems in the country, especially the issues related to exploitation and violence against marginalized children, Yuliati noted in a statement on Monday (July 15). As a foundation engaged in the social sector, ALIT has a vision to achieve equality so that children can enjoy their rights. This vision will be achieved by improving the conditions of marginalized children and conducting advocacy to the…
Mega events offer diverse activities, boost local consumption HKTDC’s Book Fair, Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks have attracted 760 exhibitors to participate in the seven-day events The Book Fair’s theme this year is Film and Television Literature. Renowned writers such as Jin Yucheng, author of Blossoms, and Yuyi, author of City of Darkness, will share their creative journey The World of Art & Culture showcases works from 31 countries and regions, including AI-powered interactive installations The Sports and Leisure Expo offers a check-in spot for cheering on Hong Kong’s Olympic athletes while the World of Snacks gathers…