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Digital Penang’s Hard tech Incubator Program 2024 Launches, Aiming to Establish Penang as a Hub for Technological Innovation for Hard tech and Deep tech Companies

Georgetown, 31 May 2024 – Digital Penang, a Government-Linked Company (GLC) of the Penang StateGovernment, unveils the commencement of the Hard tech Incubator Program. Driven by the vision ofPenang2030, this strategic initiative aims to accelerate the commercialization of hardtech anddeep tech technological solutions, particularly those transitioning from Technology Readiness Levels(TRL) 5 and 6 to TRL…

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Ashwin Gunasekeran, CEO of PCEB, was recognized during the Brand Laureate Awards ceremony.

At yesterday evening’s Brand Laureate Awards night, Ashwin Gunasekeran, the chief executive officer of Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), was the proud recipient of both the Nation Branding Award for M.I.C.E. (Meeting, Incentive, Conference, Exhibition) and the Brand Leadership Award for Leadership Excellence in the MICE and Hospitality industries. The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur…

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To improve the promotion of Thai tourism, TAT and Traveloka sign a Memorandum of Agreement. 

A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed by Traveloka, the top travel platform in Southeast Asia, and the Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT) to strengthen Traveloka’s commitment to Thailand’s tourist sector. The two sides will work together to advance local and international travel, as well as travel to secondary locations. Traveloka and TAT can cooperate on dual marketing campaigns,…

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Summer Travel Made Easy: American Airlines Introduces New Technology for Passengers

Technology and American Airlines’ Information Technology (IT) team are essential to improving the customer experience and bolstering operational resilience as the airline gets ready to welcome over 72 million passengers this summer. According to Ganesh Jayaram, Chief Digital and Information Officer at American Airlines, “Over the past few years, American has focused on driving an enterprise-wide tech-first…

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After a deadly turbulence, Singapore Airlines updates the seatbelt sign regulations. 

Following a London flight earlier this week that resulted in one passenger dying and others injuries, Singapore Airlines Ltd. has strengthened its policies regarding cabin service during turbulence.  After Flight SQ321 unexpectedly lost altitude on Tuesday and had to make an emergency landing in Bangkok, the airline said on Friday that it is adopting a “more…

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Xizang is promising to improve its services to attract more international visitors.

At a press conference in Beijing on Thursday, vice-chairman of the Xizang autonomous region Xu Zhitao announced that the region will expand its international flight routes, enhance its inbound tourism routes and products, and enhance entry, language translation, and payment services to draw in more foreign visitors to enjoy its stunning natural landscapes and distinctive ethnic culture.  According…

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Tourism Malaysia strengthens tourism ties

MALAYSIA- Showcasing the newest travel offers to the West Asian market and cementing tourist links, tourist Malaysia recently wrapped up an important sales mission to Oman and Qatar. A diversified delegation of twenty-three Malaysian travel and hospitality providers was put together by Tourism Malaysia for this expedition. Twelve travel businesses, eight hotel companies, and a state government representative were…

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IS group reports a deadly attack on tourists in Afghanistan. 

Three Afghans and three Spaniards were killed in an attack on tourists in Afghanistan that was attributed to the Islamic State organization yesterday. In a statement posted on its Telegram channels, the extremist organization claimed that on Friday, “fighters shot at Christian tourists and their Shiite companions with machine guns” in the mountainous city of Bamiyan. Approximately 180…

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