Day: August 28, 2024

NEW YORK, Plocamium Holdings, a premier investment and financial services firm, has released an in-depth analysis spotlighting the dynamic private equity opportunities in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. This research underscores the region’s potential as a pivotal area for strategic investments driven by robust economic expansion, favorable governmental frameworks, and emerging market trends. ‘Private equity activity in Southeast Asia is not only flourishing but also evolving rapidly,’ said Lily Raaka, Research Director at Plocamium Holdings. ‘Our findings indicate that Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines are poised to offer substantial returns, with each market

INDONESIA 1.Regional election: Several parties revise strategy — Kompas 2.Golkar, PKS break from KIM in key provinces — The Jakarta Post SINGAPORE 1. SkillsFuture credits can be used for more than 30,000 new online courses from Aug 28 — The Straits Times 2. Singapore’s wushu exponents shine on home soil with five golds at World Taijiquan Championships — CNA THAILAND 1. Authorities brace for impacts of 2024 flooding — The Nation 2. Pheu Thai to push PPRP aside — Bangkok Post Source: BERNAMA News Agency

LONDON, DALI Alliance, the global industry organization for DALI, the internationally-standardized protocol for digital communication between lighting control devices, announces that the annual DALI Lighting Awards are officially open for 2024 with a number of new categories. The traditional application categories have been consolidated to five awards: Residential, Commercial Interior, Commercial Exterior, Industrial and Infrastructure, and Horticulture. This year’s Awards will also include the following innovation categories: Best Use of D4i: Recognizing innovative applications of DALI D4i technology, including enhanced data communication, energy management, and advanced control capabilities. Best Emergency Lighting Integration: Celebrating solutions that incorporate emergency lighting, ensuring safety,

KUALA LUMPUR, The land integrity assessment along the sewerage channel on Jalan Masjid India, related to the recent sinkhole incident, is expected to be completed today, according to Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). In a statement today, DBKL said the assessment is being conducted by the Department of Minerals and Geoscience using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR). DBKL also said the search and rescue (SAR) operation for the victim of the sinkhole incident on Jalan Masjid India will continue this morning, after being postponed last night due to heavy rain. “The SAR team will resume searching for the victim, focusing on

IPOH, The number of flood victims in Muallim today increased slightly to 111 victims from 25 families compared to 107 from 24 families yesterday who are still sheltering in the temporary evacuation centre (PPS) at Masjid Jamek Kampung Pasir. The State Disaster Management Committee secretariat in a statement said that all the victims have been placed in the PPS since last Friday due to a mudslide in Kampung Pasir. Meanwhile, the Department of Meteorology Malaysia (MetMalaysia) is forecasting stormy weather in the afternoon for several districts in the state such as Larut, Matang, Selama, Kerian, Central Perak, Hilir Perak, Hulu