Vietnam’s First Uptime Certified Data Center by Delta Electronics
Delta Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL., announced the completion and successful certification of Vietnam’s first Uptime Institute Tier Certification of Constructed Facility (TCCF) green data center for HTC-ITC, a subsidiary of Hanoi Telecom. The new green data center, at the HTC building in Hoa Lac High Tech Park, offers users in Vietnam with better connectivity and provides an excellent service for HTC-ITC’s customers.
Accelerating climate action through the financial sector – Joint Statement from BNM and SCM
The Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3) held its third meeting on 14 September 2020. The meeting discussed the progress of initiatives under its four sub-committees (namely, Risk Management; Governance and Disclosure; Product and Innovation; and Engagement and Capacity Building), as well as the focus of priorities for the next 12 months.
Emirate passengers in Thailand get special Covid-19 PCR Test rates due to partnership with leading hospitals
Health and safety: Emirates has implemented a comprehensive set of measures at every step of the customer journey to ensure the safety of its customers and employees on the ground and in the air, including the distribution of complimentary hygiene kits containing masks, gloves, hand sanitiser and antibacterial wipes to all customers.
Philippine Army successfully thwarts Bomb plot by NPA Terrorists
A communist plan to plant bombs in numerous roads in Samar was foiled by joint Army and Police operatives after a manufacturing site of Improvised Explosive Devices of the New People’s Army (NPA) terrorists was uncovered in the boundary of Sitio Burabud and Sitio Biga, Brgy Mabini, Basey, Samar at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2020.
Malaysian charged by US DOJ for North Korean Sanction Violations
The Department of Justice announced a criminal complaint charging Ri Jong Chol, Ri Yu Gyong, North Korean nationals, and Gan Chee Lim, a Malaysia national. The three were charged with conspiracy to violate North Korean Sanctions Regulations and bank fraud, and conspiracy to launder funds. The defendants allegedly established and utilized front companies that transmitted U.S. dollar wires through the United States to purchase commodities on behalf of North Korean customers.
Indonesia’s Trade Surplus Continues to Expand
By component, the non-oil and gas trade balance recorded a USD3.52 billion surplus in July 2020, up from USD1.36 billion the month earlier. The increase was explained by a surge of non-oil and gas exports coupled with declining non-oil and gas imports in line with compressed domestic demand. The export gains were primarily driven by precious metals, jewellery/gems, animal and vegetable fats and oils, motor vehicles and parts, as well as iron and steel. On the other hand, consumer goods and raw materials were the main drag on non-oil and gas imports despite an uptick recorded in terms of capital goods imports in line with stronger exports. The oil and gas trade deficit persisted in the reporting period at USD0.25 billion as imports of crude oil and refined products increased.
Indonesia rejects Chinese request for military base
The conversation occurred during a meeting between the two top defense officials in Jakarta on Sept. 8, according to a report by Indonesian publication Kompas. Indonesia occupies a strategic location on the southern edge of the South China Sea and on the main sea route between China and the Indian Ocean, the Middle East, Europe and Africa.