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A business owner said he is devastated after a van reversed into his shop twice causing significant damage. The incident happened at around 2.30am on the morning of Sunday, December 15 at the Vape Labs store on Broadway near Adamsdown in Cardiff . CCTV footage taken by Vape Labs owner Atiq Rahman shows the Vauxhall van mount the kerb outside his premises and reverse into the building once before moving forward and reversing into the building again and then driving away. South Wales Police said an investigation is ongoing but no arrests have yet been made. Mr Rahman said: “They reversed twice into the shop. They reversed, mounted the kerb and smashed into the shop, then went forward again and reversed back into the shop. It’s happened twice. I couldn’t believe it when I saw the footage.” Mr Rahman arrived at the store the following morning to find it in a mess with the window put through, broken glass all over the floor and damaged stock. He said the business had been struggling since opening in the premises earlier this year but had been starting to find its feet before the incident last week. “I’ve now put two cameras on the outside of the shop and I’ve replaced the shutter door with a more heavy duty door, but the glass which has broken is more difficult to replace. It’s a custom-made glass and we’re getting quotes we can’t afford. Currently we’ve got electric heaters in here to keep staff warm because there’s no glass in the window.” A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: “South Wales Police were called at 2.30am on Sunday December 15 to reports of a Vauxhall Van driving into the front of a shop on Broadway in Adamsdown, Cardiff. No arrests have been made and investigation into the incident are ongoing.” For the latest Cardiff news, sign up to our newsletter here Join our WhatsApp news community here for the latest breaking news. You will receive updates from us daily.Active Oxfordshire 'incredibly excited' after winning pair of tricycles
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A top White House official has said that Chinese state-sponsored hackers targeted “very senior” American political figures and recorded their phone calls. Anne Neuberger, deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technologies, told reporters at a security conference in Bahrain that Chinese hacker group “Salt Typhoon” had stolen a large volume of Americans’ metadata. “The purpose of the operation was more focused,” Neuberger said. “We believe ... the actual number of calls that they took, recorded and took, was really more focused on very senior political individuals. ” She did not name anyone targeted by the Chinese hackers. “We’re still investigating the scope and scale” of the Chinese hacking campaign, Neuberger added. Green said the CSRB’s members “have an immense task ahead of them” and there is bipartisan “frustration” in Congress about the extent of Salt Typhoon’s breach. “There is no doubt that a nation-state sponsored intrusion of this scale and sophistication into internet service providers is unprecedented and unnerving—something hard to say after the discovery of Volt Typhoon, another [Chinese] state-sponsored threat actor,” Green stated. “I urge affected companies to cooperate in this investigation so we have a comprehensive and thorough understanding of this intrusion, which will position the CSRB to develop potential recommendations for improving overall U.S. telecom network resiliency,” Green added. Green said he will hold a congressional hearing once the board publishes its report on Salt Typhoon. “We face an urgent threat from our adversaries against the technology that underpins our daily lives, and we must be prepared to take decisive action,” Green said.
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Boursa Kuwait’s Sustainability Report crowned the best in the Middle East( MENAFN ) Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has urged the European Union to ban the brought in of liquefied natural gas from Russia in order not to fund the criminal Kremlin government. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated this on Telegram, Ukrinform reads. As stated, Sybiha commented in this way to the Financial Times publication that in 2024, EU nations brought in record volume of Russian liquefied natural gas. ‘This is unacceptable. Imports of Russian LNG gas to the EU should be banned as part of further sanctions and replaced with supplies from the US and other partners,’ the minister posted on social media platform X. In line with him, there is a good amount liquefied natural gas on the market ‘not to finance the criminal Russian regime with its aggression, war crimes and hybrid attacks’. As informed, in November, the German Ministry of Economy advised governmental LNG terminals not to approve any Russian liquefied natural gas tankers. MENAFN30122024000045016953ID1109040420 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.Hedge Funds Cut Nuclear Technology Exposure After ‘Hard’ Rally
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J.T. Miller spoke to a speculated rift with teammate Elias Pettersson on Sunday and it wasn’t exactly a fireside chat. It was firm and frank. The Vancouver Canucks centre took the growing outside noise away from the locker room and addressed a widely-reported discord between the star players in the hallway. Miller then pointed the finger of blame at the media. “You guys in a sense of that outer world have created this thing,” said Miller. “This isn’t a thing. So, am I bothered? No. But you guys are just wasting your time. I don’t care. You can ask me all you want. “I can bring in Petey and we can do the interview together, if that will make you guys happy. I have a lot of stuff to worry about right now myself and I’m not worried about any noise and it’s not between my ears. “I’m trying to find out how to play a good 200-foot game.” Miller and Pettersson share the same creative and scoring traits, but are polar opposites. Miller is an alpha male and cut from an old-school cloth. He’s loud and proud, and his stick slams of frustration and F-bombs are often directed at himself for mistakes or missing assignments. Pettersson has a different view of the world. He’s very good at his chosen craft but has other interests and is drawn to music and fashion, among other things. However, that shouldn’t deter the pair from finding common ground to put personalities aside and drive the offence. Miller didn’t have a shot attempt Saturday in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators , has gone seven games without a goal and has four assists in that span. Pettersson is pointless in six games and has but one goal in his last 12 outings. “I really try not to take stock in the points, but they’re definitely harder to come by right now,” admitted Miller. “I’m not driving the play the way I want to on a consistent basis.” If the Canucks expect to improve on a concerning 6-7-5 home record, especially after going 27-9-5 last season to collect 109 points and capture the Pacific Division, they need the best from their best. Right now, they’re in a precious wild-card spot. That was not the plan. “If would be great if we could have 100 points for sure,” agreed Miller. “That would be ideal, right? We’re just trying to play the right way and points with come when they come.” It won’t be that simple if they can’t transfer their remarkable road show — 10-3-2 to tie the Minnesota Wild for fewest regulation losses — because slow starts at Vancouver’s Rogers Arena keep piling up. Rallying to get to overtime and earn a point Saturday against the Senators was commendable, but the game was there for the taking. Miller has had his moments since taking a leave of absence Nov. 19. He matched up well in impressive home-ice wins against the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers and the Colorado Avalanche — shutting down elite centres in Aleksander Barkov and Nathan MacKinnon — but consistency remains the challenge. “We’re doing a lot of good things right now, but we’ve got to stop hurting ourselves with costly mistakes,” said Miller, who accepted blame for not picking up Josh Norris on his shorthand goal Saturday. “I made a mistake,” he said. “Rare to run set plays on the penalty kill and it was my guy, I didn’t even know he was there. I was just trying to pick off that first pass. That’s on me. And same on the overtime goal. Both my fault. S — t happens. It’s a long season.” Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet rationalized Miller’s bouts of inconsistency with the understanding that his leave of absence wasn’t that long ago. “A lot of players have a lot of different things on their plate,” he said. “You always want to coach a player so his mind is free when he leaves the rink. “When you’re cloudy it affects your play. It’s our job to create a safer environment for everybody. We have to try to help all our players. “But it’s about the crest, not an individual player.” bkuzma@postmedia.com
The University System of Georgia (USG), which governs 26 public colleges and universities as well as the public library system, has adopted several changes to combat Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ideology and to include U.S. founding documents in the curriculum. USG, which oversees institutions such as the University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Kennesaw State University, passed the proposals including “Equal Opportunity in Admissions” this week: “Ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements,” will be banned from admissions and employment processes for both students and faculty, USG’s Board of Regents said in their agenda , published November 12. Instead of being diverse or sharing the mainstream political views, “the basis and determining factor” for employment will be “that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered.” “No applicant for admission shall be asked to or required to affirmatively ascribe to or opine about political beliefs, affiliations, ideals, or principles, as a condition for admission,” the new policies state. The board’s revisions also state that USG institutions will “remain neutral on social and political issues unless such an issue is directly related to the institution’s core mission.” WATCH — JD Vance: Radical Orgs are “Poisoning the Minds of Our Kids” in Schools: As USG also governs the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS), the board’s decisions will also impact the 61 public library systems that operate 385 branches across the state. In addition to the anti-DEI policies, USG’s board will also require students enrolled in public colleges and universities to study important American documents like the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Federalist Papers, and the Emancipation Proclamation. Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg address and Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King’s letter from Birmingham Jail will also be included in the curriculum in the 2025-2026 school year: In a statement shared with Campus Reform, the Board of Regents said that “these proposed updates strengthen USG’s academic communities.” “They allow institutions to foster a campus environment where people have the freedom to share their thoughts and learn from one another through objective scholarship and inquiry. They reflect an unyielding obligation to protect freedom, provide quality higher education and promote student success,” the statement added. “Colleges and universities not only equip students for the jobs of tomorrow, they also must prepare them to be contributing members of society and to understand the ideals of freedom and democracy that make America so exceptional,” the board said. “The proposed revisions among other things would make clear that student admissions and employee hiring should be based on a person’s qualifications, not his or her beliefs.” In October, the USG board also urged the NCAA to ban biological males and those who have “undergone masculinizing hormone therapy” from competing in female athletic competitions.Labor's HECS reforms have been labelled 'unfair'. Which politicians got a 'free ride'?
Global Times: People's Daily article says favorable conditions for China's economic development remain unchangedThe fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat blends a terrific redesign with the smart features that we've all come to expect from the company's devices. Google arguably set the bar very high back in 2011, with a control set that mirrored an iPod, and the ability to learn your cooling or heating schedule from the get-go. Between the facelift that makes it look more like a piece of art on your wall and the 'AI' power infused into its already well-regarded learning features, the fourth-generation Learning Thermostat is a pretty easy recommendation for most folks. Even when accounting for the price increase of up to $280, the fourth-generation model is more than a bit smarter, and now includes a temperature sensor in the box as well. I especially liked the smaller changes, including the ability to accept or decline suggested temperature changes to my schedule, but besides the design, the best functionality change is the adjustable and more helpful display. Displaying the active temperature and visual for the weather from afar, and showing highs and lows as I get close, the FarSight feature means the new Nest Learning Thermostat is useful even when I'm not using it to adjust temperatures. Setup within the Google Home app was easy for me, but my colleagues weren't as lucky, and most of the experience with the app is pretty basic. It might be intentional, but something a bit more full-featured would have been nice. Even so, adding Matter will make the folks waiting to use a Nest natively in the Apple Home app pretty darn happy. Myself included. As a whole, the fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat evolves into the modern age of the smart home in a successful fashion, which I think will make folks upgrading from a previous model quite happy (even though it's not plug-and-play). People new to Nest will find it to be feature-filled. That makes the decision of only releasing the fourth generation in the United States and Canada a bit more baffling. The Nest Learning Thermostat Fourth-Generation is available in the United States and Canada. You get your pick of Polished Gold, Polished Silver, or Polished Obsidian for $279.99 in the United States, or $379.99 in Canada. A temperature sensor is included in the box, but you can buy a single additional unit for $29.99 or a three-pack for $99.99. As of now, there is no timeframe for when the fourth generation might launch outside the United States or Canada. The new Nest Learning Thermostat looks stunning. It was a simple install, though it's not plug-and-play if you're upgrading from an existing Nest. The larger, upgraded display steals the show and navigation is still impressively simple. While the fourth generation model still inherently operates like the original Nest Learning Thermostat that dropped way back in 2011, it’s by far the biggest redesign the device has ever received. When mounted on the wall, it looks more like a piece of art hanging than a thermostat – especially in the ‘Polished Gold’ that I’ve been testing, which gives major rosy vibes when the light hits it right. It’s the best-looking smart thermostat around, neither screaming 'technology' nor resembling a classic plastic thermostat. It’s sort of a cross between the two, with a design that allows the true smarts of the Nest Thermostat to shine through. More on that later. Rather than a small, thick circular thermostat that gets placed on a bracket and then a mounting plate if you so desire, the Nest Thermostat fourth-generation has a slightly larger footprint on the wall itself. That’s not a bad thing, because this circular piece is attached via the bracket to your wall, acting as the stand for the thermostat's slim and elegant main hull. It’s kind of like a supersize Google Pixel Watch 3 , with the 3.9-inch circular, almost bezel-free dome giving the impression that it’s floating. You’ll turn this whole piece to the right or left to raise or lower the temperature. Google’s design team is still adamantly against touchscreens here, so you’ll click and turn it to complete most other tasks too (including some parts of the setup process), but you'll mainly use it to adjust heating and cooling modes. The installation was really a breeze; in my apartment in New Jersey, where I’ve been testing the fourth-generation Nest Thermostat for several months, it took me no more than about 15 to 20 minutes to install. I wasn’t upgrading from a previous Nest, but considering the plate here is a different size, you will need to swap those out if you are. That's kind of a bummer, as it’s not a super simple swap for the faithful already invested in the ecosystem. Still, Google provides mostly everything in the box, including the main bracket and a helpful wiring guide. Essentially, you’ll install the main steel bracket and use the included screws to get that on the wall. Then you have the thermostat base, which you’ll guide the wires through. You also get the mounting plate, which I opted to use, but that's optional. Google is continuously moving things into its main Google Home app, which my colleague Lance Ulanoff, TechRadar’s Editor-at-Large, found particularly troublesome when trying to install his fourth-gen Nest Learning Thermostat . In my case, since I was setting this up as new in my ‘Google Home,’ things went a bit more smoothly – though Google Home did take a few tries to successfully connect to the thermostat after proper installation with wiring in my HVAC system, and ultimately, it’s a very basic control app for this thermostat. The idea is that if you're currently using the Nest app, it will push you to use the Google Home app instead, and if you’re new, you’ll need to start with Google Home. Even if you bought the Nest Learning Thermostat for its Matter capability so you can use it with Apple's Home app (which does work eventually), you need to start with Google Home. Luckily, the team brought the easy installation help to the Google app, which will perform some checks, including a test of heating and cooling modes. Once it's set up in Google Home, you get to take advantage of the major benefit of the Nest Learning Thermostat, and that’s the Matter support. Oddly enough, there is no Thread connectivity here, which is a strange omission. If you select your Nest Learning Thermostat within the Google Home app and then navigate to Settings > Device information > Linked Matter apps & services, it will generate a code that you can scan or send to Apple’s Home app, for example. You can also select and review the Matter code on the Nest Learning Thermostat itself. You’ll need to set it up with a Google account in the Google Home app first, but the nice thing about a Nest thermostat is that the app eventually fades away, and you can focus on controlling it from the device itself or let the smart scheduling take the wheel. As far as the classic mechanic, it’s smooth as ever with just the right amount of resistance to maneuvering the dial I’ve had more than a few friends ask me what it is when spotting it on the wall in the front of my apartment – it’s simply an eye-catcher. The 3.9-inch LCD screen almost appears like it’s hidden behind the finish – a cool effect – and the content can change based on where you are. For example, if it doesn’t detect you directly nearby, it will use larger graphics that can be seen from a distance. If you approach, the Soli sensor – read as radar – will detect you and adjust the content as you get nearer. It’s dubbed the ‘Farsight’ display, and you can adjust it to show high and low temperatures, air quality, and even weather. You’ll set these from the device itself, but the weather animations are really neat. It’s also a point of difference with competing thermostats like those from Ecobee, which tosses a speaker and a microphone into select models. I think the Nest Thermostat packs features that make more sense. Seeing the weather quickly as you’re heading out the door or picking what coat to wear is neat. The display feels inherently meshed with this new look – it won’t steer away the folks who have loved Nest from the beginning, and it really looks dynamite. There also isn’t a better control system than just turning to the left or right and pushing in. Apple had it first with the iPod, but considering multitouch, I think it’s the gold standard for thermostat control. Design Score: 4.5/5 The Google Home app is pretty basic, and it has some connectivity issues. Yes, the Nest finally works with Apple Home. The AI-infused learning features impress and make cooling or heating a home easier. I’ve been testing the Nest Thermostat Fourth-Generation for several months, which means I’ve used it for a few seasons, including summer, fall, and winter. That’s pretty important to see how the smart scheduling reasoning and, ultimately, the functionality of the Nest handle the swap from cooling to heating. Much like any other gadget released in 2024, Google has tossed in some AI capabilities, mainly affecting how the Nest Thermostat adjusts the temperature. This makes the previous learning aspects of Nest – arguably, the main appeal – a bit smarter and quicker once you get in a rhythm, but also more actionable. For instance, with the new Smart Schedule feature, you can accept or decline the adjustments it suggests, whether that’s a degree or cooler at night or warmer in the morning. Further, as it begins to notice the change from cooling or heating, it takes a few days to stop suggestions and focus on learning before updating and delivering a custom schedule that you can manage if you like. These minute changes that the Nest Thermostat suggests could lower your energy bill (aka the cost of cooling or heating your home), but you may not see those impacts immediately. What you might be able to do here in the United States is to see if your utility provider offers any rebate for the cost, as the latest Nest isn’t the cheapest. Beyond learning from your habits and adjustments – on the thermostat, via the app, or through a smart assistant – it will consider conditions around your home. For example, if it’s a warmer day in the winter, it might lower your heating temperature to save on energy and factor in that your home might stay warmer for longer on its own. It's the same thing for a cooler summer day, and it works quite well. Similarly, if your forecast predicts a frigid temperature turn, it might turn the heating on earlier to ensure you’re still at a comfortable temperature in your home. As with previous Nest thermostats, you can expect all of these to get better as you spend more time with the unit, and that’s exactly what I’ve found. I wouldn’t go into it expecting it to master your desired temperatures after just a few days, but you need to spend a week or two with it to see meaningful suggestions. The thermostat also comes with a pebble-shaped sensor, which helps measure the temperature more accurately inside your home. The idea is to place this somewhere in your house away from the Nest Thermostat, which contains its own sensor, so it can get a proper read of the temperature and ensure the desired conditions are found throughout. Including this in the box is pretty nice, and helps to make up for the price increase to $280. Unfortunately, although the Nest Thermostat works with Matter and therefore Apple Home the sensor doesn’t seem to move over. There were also several occasions when adjusting the temperature in the Apple Home app didn't work properly the first time, especially shortly after I first installed the unit. Thankfully that's now become far less frequent, and I’ve successfully controlled it from a range of Apple devices and through Siri. You can also integrate it through automation within Apple Home; the same goes for Google Home’s automation. As far as the Google Home app goes, it’s pretty basic for controlling the Nest Learning Thermostat, but that might be intentional as the real appeal is these AI-infused learning features, which ultimately still impress. The fourth-generation Nest Thermostat shows an evolution in terms of features and revolution with design, but it’s still a compelling experience that lets you spend less time fiddling with a thermostat. Performance Score: 4/5 Buy it if... You want an easy-to-use, good-looking thermostat There's never been a better-looking thermostat than the fourth-generation Nest, and luckily, it keeps the impressive controls that made it a winner back in 2011. You want a Nest Thermostat that works with Apple Home Thanks to Matter support, after setup in the Google Home app, you can easily generate a code and add the Nest to your Apple Home. You want a thermostat that factors in environmental conditions and does the heavy lifting for you... Like every Nest thermostat before it, the learning features are the stand out feature here and it now factors in your local weather to see if it needs to adjust the temperature. Don't buy it if... You're not in the United States or Canada Sadly, the fourth-generation Nest is only available in the US and Canada, so you'll need to consider a different model. You don't want to use the Google Home app You'll need to have a Google account and use the Google Home app to setup and get the most out of the Nest Learning Thermostat. Nest Thermostat E – Read our review here With a much more affordable price tag, the Nest Thermostat E is an excellent model to consider if you can find it in stock as it utilizes the same easy controls that put Nest on the map.Broncos hope to continue playoff push when they meet the banged-up RaidersWhy Cartier’s Parent Company Is Launching a High-End Furniture and Homewares Brand
( MENAFN - media OutReach Newswire) BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2024 - At the ACES Awards 2024, Singaporean companies and leaders took center stage, honored for their groundbreaking contributions to sustainability, innovation, and transformative leadership. Against a backdrop of fierce competition-90 nominations out of 682 entries from 17 countries-Singapore's successes reflect its growing influence as a key driver of corporate excellence and progressive business practices across Asia. Recognising Leadership Excellence: 59 outstanding business leaders and enterprises were awarded for their exemplary leadership, on Day 2 of the ACES Awards 2024, setting new benchmarks in innovation, governance, and corporate responsibility. Central to these accolades are organizations that have seamlessly woven environmental responsibility and forward-thinking strategies into their core values. CGS International Securities Pte. Ltd. (CGS International) exemplifies this fusion of innovation and sustainability. With a presence across 15 countries, this financial services firm's comprehensive offerings-from equities trading to Shariah-compliant financing-have led to a remarkable 169% increase in net profits between 2018 and 2022. More than just numbers, CGS International's growth is propelled by its careful market expansion, tailored client solutions, and robust CSR initiatives that push the boundaries of Asia's financial sector toward a greener future. Honouring Excellence in Sustainability: 34 visionary companies and businesses were celebrated on day 1 of the ACES Awards 2024, for their remarkable commitment to championing sustainability, driving meaningful impact across Asia at the ACES Awards 2024. Another standout is dsm-firmenich , formed through the 2023 merger of Dutch DSM and Swiss Firmenich. Recognized with both "Asia's Most Inspiring Executives" and "Top Sustainability Advocates in Asia" awards, the global leader in health, nutrition, and beauty has placed sustainability at the heart of its mission. Committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, dsm-firmenich channels innovation into impactful solutions like Bovaer®, reducing methane emissions in cattle, and supports global nutrition initiatives with partners such as the UN World Food Programme. This holistic approach to sustainability-encompassing environmental stewardship and social well-being-sets a new benchmark for responsible industry leadership. Individual leadership prowess also shone brightly at the awards. Robert Le Busque , Regional Vice President, Asia Pacific at Verizon Business Group, earned recognition as one of Asia's Outstanding Leaders for guiding his 1,000-strong team across 11 countries. Under his stewardship, Verizon's business in the region has rapidly grown, especially in cybersecurity solutions, demonstrating that strategic vision and resilience can drive technological advancement, even amid challenging times. Aviation fuel provider China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corporation Ltd (CAO) stood out with the Green Innovative Award. By embedding sustainability into its core operations-advancing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), optimizing supply chains, and reducing emissions-CAO illustrates how an industry often associated with environmental challenges can pivot toward responsible, climate-focused solutions. Similarly, Gain City Best-Electric Pte Ltd , celebrated as one of Asia's Most Influential Companies, has carved out a niche that intertwines operational efficiency, digital innovation, and eco-conscious practices. Having integrated retail, wholesale, logistics, and fabrication, Gain City ensures a seamless customer experience while simultaneously championing e-waste recycling, renewable energy collaborations, and sustainable regional expansion. Technology-driven transformation took center stage with Certis , named one of the Innovative Tech Companies of the Year. Once a traditional security provider, Certis has reinvented itself through its Mozart platform, which orchestrates AI, machine learning, and IoT technologies. This modernization has yielded a 66% improvement in incident response times and a 20% reduction in manpower, setting new standards for operational excellence, safety, and service delivery. Visionary leadership in sustainability was further exemplified by Dr. Victor Tay , Group CEO of Global Catalyst Advisory. Honored as one of Asia's Most Inspiring Executives, Dr. Tay's "people-planet-profit" philosophy ensures that reducing carbon footprints becomes a catalyst for business growth. Under his direction, projects have cut emissions by up to 35% and influenced sustainability dialogues in forums as prestigious as COP28. Rounding out this constellation of achievers is China Life Insurance (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. , winner of Asia's Leading SMEs Award. By integrating cutting-edge digital tools such as the OneLife core system and Robotic Process Automation into its operations, and by cultivating meaningful partnerships and community initiatives, China Life Singapore exemplifies how innovation and social responsibility can coexist and strengthen one another. The 2024 ACES Awards shine a spotlight on a region-and a nation-evolving rapidly toward a sustainable, inclusive, and technologically advanced future. From robust financial services and cutting-edge corporate transformations to nutrition solutions that feed both people and the planet, Singapore's prominent showing among the 250 finalists reaffirms its role as a beacon of progress in Asia. As these honorees chart the path forward, they collectively underscore a simple truth: leadership in the 21st century demands not only profitability and growth, but also a steadfast commitment to bettering the world we all share. MENAFN22122024003551001712ID1109022264 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.