Jets take on the Wild in Central Division playLakers proposed trade with Nets would make LA 'nightmare for opponents' | Sporting NewsTHERE used to be a division between the energy company’s information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) networks. However, the digitalisation of generation-transmission-distribution-retail systems has seen the convergence of these ecosystems. While making the organisation more efficient and responsive to stakeholder expectations, it has a downside. The integration of the ecosystems presents a significantly enlarged playground for cyberthreat actors to play hit-and-run games that are nefarious in intent and outcomes. What is alarming is the rise in the frequency and intensity of such cyberthreats and attacks in recent years. This has required the energy sector to scrutinise its readiness in the face of potential cyberattacks, or in some unfortunate cases, in the wake of one. While every part of the value chain is vulnerable, what is of concern is the OT space, which is not as secure as IT. This has now become the focus of energy companies. Energy Malaysia spoke to Rahayu Ramli, Head of Cyber Strategy & Architecture, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS), who provided insights on how PETRONAS and the energy sector as a whole are securing themselves against existing and oncoming cyberthreats. “The energy industry has been a geo- and socio-political tool for decades, highlighting the influence of the industry on the economy, society and way of life. “The rise of cyberwarfare as a component of national and private arsenals has only amplified the issue, moving from field wars such as in the Gulf States in the nineties to guerrilla tactics in cyberspace today due to pervasive industry digitalisation,” said Rahayu. In the complex energy sector, technology can be divided primarily into IT (for example, laptops, mobile devices, servers, cloud and similar) and OT (for example, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and similar. Historically, these environments were kept mostly separate. However, the industry is seeing the lines blurring between IT and OT with the increased reliance on digital tools, the cloud, and the growing use of remote operations. There is a definitive increase in the use of Internet of Things (IoT) and robotics, the sharing of OT data, the implementation of ruggedised mobile devices and personal wearables – all extending beyond what used to be a relatively static OT security perimeter. Unfortunately, the convergence of IT and OT ecosystems is also potentially a wonderland of attack vectors and entry points into systems of varying criticality and importance. Cyberthreat actors can range from nation-state adversaries, who seek to disrupt the critical infrastructure of their foes (and allies), to hacktivists who seek to make political statements about the environment, economics or society in general. OT space vulnerability In many energy companies, there is a re-examination of the segregated approach by which OT landscapes have been previously designed and protected. “IT security has been an aspect of technology operations for decades. On the other hand, OT cybersecurity as a specific practice is a relatively new focus,” said Rahayu. “As such, there is renewed interest to ramp up security in the OT space, with new startups, products and investment channelled towards mitigating existing and oncoming cyberthreats. It is an exciting but also an unpredictable space to be in at the moment.” Besides external factors, internal ways of working may also contribute to the vulnerabilities within the connected IT and OT ecosystem, where system availability is critical and downtime avoidance is paramount. While digital transformations have spurred innovation and accelerated technological advances, the speed of application and pressure of delivery has often caused system security to take a back seat. “Eventually, it is addressed but often after a system is live and operational, and in some unfortunate cases, only after a breach or incident has occurred,” pointed out Rahayu. Additionally, increased digitalisation across a supply chain of vendors and partners is creating flexibility and options in products and services. The flip side is that it expands the exposure to unfortunate breaches or incidents, starting at one supplier and cascading down the network of companies and users. Polycrisis scenario The “Global Risks Report 2023” published by the World Economic Forum introduced the term “polycrisis”, which translates to “a cluster of related global risks with compounding effects, with an overall impact that exceeds the sum of each part”. The energy industry is no stranger to this scenario, given its volatility and uncertainty in recent years resulting from the energy transition and rapid digitalisation. The global risk scenario also includes cyber risks that are borderless. The industry as a whole expects cyberthreats to continue to increase against IT and OT assets and operations, as energy companies become more reliant on connected digital technologies to operate. Individual companies have embarked on their own journey to reevaluate and improve their security posture, acknowledging that the support required to do so is not purely driven by technology, but more importantly, must also be supported by education of the entire organisation, and a continuous review and revamp of its security capability and requirements. The work cannot be done in silo either. It requires support and collaboration across the industry to minimise blind spots that may affect everyone in the industry and the communities that interact with them. Rahayu said, “At PETRONAS, we have various cybersecurity memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with vendors to help us better focus our efforts in designing a more secure OT technology. “We also engage with other industry players for knowledge exchange and upskilling. In addition, we work closely with non-profits and academia to raise awareness on the importance of cybersecurity, of how it applies to our daily lives and to also scout for potential talent. “The general aim of these types of collaboration is that the integration of the IT and OT ecosystem across people, processes and technology will eventually lead to an equilibrium of a hybrid-skilled cybersecurity workforce (within and beyond PETRONAS), creating a more sustainable loop to manage and respond to any cyberthreat that may appear on the immediate horizon,” she added. Securing the cyberspace environment From the onset of its digital transformation journey in 2017, PETRONAS recognised the importance of establishing a cyber secure environment across the entire organisation. “It was the prerequisite for PETRONAS going digital,” said Rahayu. “As the organisation became more data-driven in decision making and needed to incorporate new and different technologies more rapidly into various portfolios, it made sure that every move was made securely. This approach became one of the cornerstones of the PETRONAS digital transformation strategy. “It saw the establishment of the PETRONAS cybersecurity function as a single point of accountability to oversee IT and OT – to govern, steer and shape the minimum requirements to sustain the targeted level of cybersecurity maturity,” she added. PETRONAS embraces OT security through the secure-by-design approach, with cybersecurity-related requirements as part of the PETRONAS Technical Standards (PTS). It began with a focused project known as the real-time OT (RTOT) programme, to design and implement a new standard, architecture and roadmap to manage its IT and OT patch management and OT asset management in near real-time. “Our OT footprint is large, thus we focused on assets considered to be the crown jewels of the organisation and continue to deploy this programme across our local and international sites,” said Rahayu. When PETRONAS completes the initial RTOT programme, it will continue to expand secure capability into other aspects of OT. “Identity is a complex area within OT,” added Rahayu. “It is an area of particular concern given the distributed nature of our OT systems. “While IT has always had the advantage in establishing more robust identity and access management, we are exploring ways to do the same for our OT environment and are working towards eliminating the use of shared accounts, establishing proper identity governance and ensuring secure remote access.” There is also emphasis on having a robust all-encompassing cybersecuritygovernance structure. The launch of the organisation-wide Enterprise Cyber Security Governance Framework (ECSGF) was followed by a customised OT programme in early 2023, underscoring its importance as well as its vulnerability. As a result, cybersecurity risk assessments are now part of the Management of Change (MOC) process for both greenfield and brownfield projects to guide design in the OT environment. These initial steps have laid the foundation for the real-time visibility of PETRONAS’s assets and cyber vulnerabilities in order to remediate based on the business criticality. Meanwhile, employees and other stakeholders are continuously kept up to date on secure behaviours through the Human Firewall programme, which emphasises the need for staying alert at work, home and play. This programme is run through a combination of training, communication and community engagements, and supported by an extensive network of cybersecurity change agents who champion the message and awareness across our business and sites. There is also continuous staff training to ensure they have the appropriate cybersecurity knowledge to support their day-to-day work. For example, business system owners are required to attend training on cyber risk management for the systems they oversee; lead OT focals at site are assigned training on OT cybersecurity upon joining and refreshed every two years to ensure they have the latest cybersecurity knowledge with respect to the systems that they work with. Protecting hotspots PETRONAS uses a risk-based approach to cybersecurity that allows it to identify critical systems effectively, thus enabling “hotspots” to be more rigorously protected, while ensuring that there are safeguards in place at every level of the company’s technological (defence-in-depth) and organisational landscape. This involves organisation-wide governance and policies as well as continuous education and awareness across the employee population. A primary concern is the OT environment, where complex systems have a much longer lifespan and maintenance/ updates require meticulously scheduled downtimes in very specific parts of the year. This is one of the main reasons why PETRONAS has deployed the RTOT programme as a priority to enhance security practices, address potential vulnerabilities and minimise the impact of cyberthreats. At the other end of the spectrum, it has been consistently shown that people remain one of the biggest weak points in any organisation. Social engineering through methods such as phishing remains a primary way into a company’s systems. According to the Cofense Phishing Report 2022, 67% of all phishing attempts are meant to steal login and password details from their victims. This is so prevalent that it is estimated that more than 90% of company networks around the world can be penetrated by cybercriminals. Breaches can occur in IT or OT in this manner, and while threat actors may not gain immediate access to a given critical system, gaining a foot in the door through an employee’s login credentials may be sufficient to drop malware, trigger a ransomware attack, or stage a long-term reconnaissance programme by lurking in their victim’s environment, an example of what’s known as Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), which can lead to even more malicious activity like data theft. Rahayu added, “I can tell you that phishing attempts remain a constant. ‘Think before you click’ is one of PETRONAS’ main cybersecurity taglines, and we also regularly see threats through potentially exploitable vulnerabilities in both new applications and older systems. “Part of being secure is accepting that threat actors have a lot of patience and creativity when it comes to planning attacks, which now is even simpler with the use of AI-augmented tools. “They also have no shame in sharing their methods, for example, entire businesses have been set up around ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS). So, one type of safeguard is never enough, and it is crucial that security is designed and applied through an enterprise lens and as an integrated part of the organisation’s strategy and operations.” Reality checks by government and industry In Malaysia, the National Critical Information Infrastructure (NCII) has been a codified priority since 2006, when the National Cyber Security Policy (NCSP) was initially developed. The energy sector features prominently among the 11 sectors identified in the NCSP. In recent years, there have been specific events that have triggered more immediate actions to re-examine the security posture of complex cyber-physical systems. These are wake-up calls, urging both proactive and defensive actions against the evolving threat landscape. While attacks such as Stuxnet on Iran’s nuclear centrifuges and the NotPetya ransomware attack may no longer be considered part of recent memory, Governments and businesses around the world are constantly kept alert by the continuous wave of cyber incidents. Among the recent newsmakers are the Solarwinds supply chain breach in 2020; the Colonial Pipeline ransomware incident and Kaseya supply chain breaches in 2021; and the MOVEit data breach in 2023 that affected hundreds of organisations and millions of individuals. The energy sector has moved towards deeper conversations regarding cybersecurity to better understand the threats that the community may face collectively. Organisations have become more open to collaboration and knowledge sharing, contributing experiences and lessons learnt to conversations across critical infrastructure forums such as those led by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and the US National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE). In 2022, the World Economic Forum launched the initiative “Cyber Resilience in the Oil and Gas Industry” as a collaboration with more than 50 companies and Government Agencies, with the goal of establishing a blueprint for governing and managing cyber risk and unifying its approach to safeguard digital infrastructure and assets. The Energy Benchmarking Group (previously known as Oil & Gas Benchmarking Group, or OGBG), provides an avenue for energy companies to review their operational benchmarks against others in the industry, while hosting strategic conversations around key topics such as safety and security. In Malaysia, there are ongoing discussions and planning to protect the country’s National Cybersecurity Information Infrastructure (NCII). There is also close collaboration with the ASEAN-Singapore Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence for upskilling and knowledge sharing of regional talent and capabilities. Operationally, NCII stakeholders work closely with the relevant Government Agencies to ensure accurate and timely incident reporting, and to establish and maintain organisational certifications such as the ISMS ISO 27001. Malaysian energy companies are also known to collaborate with the Department of Standards Malaysia to adopt the IEC 62443 Standards to be part of the Malaysian Standards (MS). The aim of this initiative is to ensure that the standards are more accessible and affordable to local industry players, not just the end users but system integrators and vendors as well. “In the event of a cyberattack, the ability to respond and recover quickly is heavily dependent on the strong fundamental capability to identify, detect and protect the target,” adds Rahayu. The Energy Commission’s Perspective “Our regulator to ensure a secure, uninterrupted, and reliable power supply ecosystem as stipulated by the Electricity Supply (Amendment) Act 2015 that governs the Malaysian electricity supply industry,” says Khairol Fahami, Senior Deputy Director of the Information Management and Technology Unitof the Energy Commission. “The Commission expects industry players to follow proper guidelines where cybersecurity is concerned but on the whole it is up to the them to decide what works best. Companies are strongly encouraged to follow global best practices for cybersecurity,” says Khairol. “Unfortunately, the rapid convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) networks have given rise to unprecedented challenges,” he points out. “Many in the energy sector feels that cyberattacks can just strike upon them without any prior warning. What can energy companies do to protect themselves from cybersecurity attacks? The mostcrucial step is to identify areas that are vulnerable to attack and strengthen them. “From the Commission’s perspective, organisations must make the right investments to strengthen theirsecurity ecosystems. They should also have in place the correct policy and strategy to ensure the agility and flexibility to recover quickly in the event of an attack. Among their priorities should be institutional cyber hygiene. Poor cyber hygiene includes weak passwords or the lack of passwords, outdated software or poor physical security,” says Khairol. Institutional cyber hygiene is a priority at the Commission, which undergoing its digitalisation programme. As a standard practice, the Information Management and Technology Unit has a strict schedule to remind staff to change passwords and to monitor and check their emails for the slightest aberration. Regular education and engagement sessions are also held to ensure everyone plays a role in cybersecurity and befully aware of the threats that are lurking in cyberspace. “As a policy, the Commission adopts a ‘Zero Trust’ approach where cybersecurity is concerned. Anyone, willing or unwilling – or, in some cases, unknowing – could be the weak link in the cybersecurity chain,” he says. Rahayu Ramli, Head of Cyber Strategy & Architecture, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS),
NEW YORK , Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CSharpCorner , the world's premier developer community, is excited to announce its 2025 lineup of industry-leading conferences, addressing the growing demand for events that drive education, networking, and innovation in all areas of software development, including Web3 and AI. These conferences, attended by hundreds of thousands annually, continue to provide valuable opportunities for developers to Learn, Earn, and Grow. CSharpCorner's 2025 calendar offers a dynamic mix of virtual and in-person events, providing cutting-edge content, career growth opportunities, and networking with industry experts to support a thriving developer ecosystem. 2025 Conference Lineup: March: .NET Virtual Conference. A premier event showcasing the latest advancements in .NET technologies, tools, and frameworks to help developers stay at the forefront of innovation. May: Modern Database Conference. Focused on modern database systems, this conference covers trends, solutions, and best practices for efficiently managing data. June: Code Quality Conference. Dedicated to improving software quality, the event explores techniques, tools, and methodologies to write cleaner, more efficient, and maintainable code. July: Cloud Summit. A comprehensive summit covering the major cloud platforms—Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud—helping developers build, scale, and deploy cloud-based solutions. August: Software Architecture Conference – A deep dive into the principles, strategies, and best practices of software architecture, empowering developers to design scalable and robust systems. October: Action AI Conference & BCrypt Conference . The Action AI Conference highlights the latest breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence, while the BCrypt Conference focuses on Web3 technologies, blockchain, and decentralized solutions. November: Frontend Days – Angular, React, Vue, and Blazor. A must-attend event for frontend developers to explore trends, frameworks, and tools in building dynamic and engaging user interfaces. December: Growth Mindset Conference. Designed to inspire and motivate, this event focuses on personal and professional development to help developers thrive in their careers and embrace a growth mindset. "At CSharp, our mission is to empower developers by offering platforms where they can access cutting-edge content, connect with like-minded professionals, and advance their careers," said Mahesh Chand , founder & CEO of CSharpCorner. "Our 2025 conferences are designed to meet the evolving needs of the developer community, driving innovation in areas like Web3, AI, cloud computing, and software architecture." CSharpCorner plays a pivotal role in supporting developers worldwide, equipping them with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed in an ever-changing technology landscape. SOURCE CSharp Inc
The Sacramento Kings are turning to Doug Christie to take the reins after parting ways with head coach Mike Brown , per NBA insider Sam Amick of The Athletic . Christie, the former NBA shooting guard, will serve as the team’s interim head coach, stepping into a significant role for the Kings at a pivotal moment in their season. Christie, who spent five of his 15 seasons in the NBA with Sacramento, is no stranger to the Kings’ culture. From 2000 to 2005, he was a key part of one of the most successful eras in the franchise’s history, earning Defensive Player of the Year votes and helping lead the team to the playoffs in four straight years. His experience on both ends of the floor made him a beloved figure in Sacramento, and he’s remained deeply connected to the franchise ever since his playing days ended. After retiring, Christie shifted to a broadcasting role as a color commentator for Kings games before being hired as an assistant coach in 2021. He initially joined the coaching staff under Luke Walton , staying on when Alvin Gentry took over as interim head coach and when Brown was hired in 2022. Although Christie has never formally held a head coaching position, his time as an assistant has provided valuable experience, including a brief stint as head coach in December 2021 when Gentry missed time due to COVID-19. Christie also got his feet wet coaching Sacramento’s Summer League team in 2024, gaining further exposure to head coaching duties. While this marks his first full-time gig as a head coach, the Kings are hoping his leadership, basketball IQ, and deep ties to the organization will provide the stability and direction needed to turn around a disappointing start to the first quarter of the season. This article first appeared on Hoops Wire and was syndicated with permission.This offseason free agent class has been deep with bullpen arms. One of the biggest names, former Yankees closer Clay Holmes, has already s igned a three-year , $38 million contract to defect to the New York Mets. But some big names still remain on the market, headed by All-Star lefty closer Tanner Scott, who divided the season between the Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres, and whose 32.7 percent swing and miss rate put him in the 92nd percentile among all Major League pitchers. The free agent relief class also includes a future Hall of Famer in Kenley Jansen, who in the first year of his two-year stint with the Boston Red Sox became one of only eight relievers ever to top the 400-save mark. His total of 447 places him fourth all time. But hidden among the big names is one sleeper free agent who is reportedly being looked at by a variety of teams including the New York Yankees, who according to an analysis by Jeff Dahdah of Last Word on Sports will likely be looking to add depth to the middle of their bullpen. By signing 34-year-old former St. Louis Cardinals reliever Andrew Kittredge, whose numbers compare well to some of the better-known relievers in baseball, the Yankees or any number of other teams — including the Boston Red Sox, who continue to have a pressing need for bullpen upgrades — would expand the capacity of their bullpens, and do it economically. According to Dahdah, comparable relievers in last season's free agent class signed for contracts in the $8 million range, which should be roughly what Kittredege can expect, after earning $2.63 million from the Cardinals last season. SpoTrac projects Kittredge's market value at $5.5 million on a one-year contract. Kittredge posted an All-Star season for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2021, when he recorded a 1.88 ERA and struck out 77 in 71 2/3 innings. More MLB: AL Contenders Waiting to Hear Back from Roki Sasaki Kittredge's numbers from 2024 compare favorably to Jansen's in several key categories. Because Kittredge was not used as a closer, his lone save doesn't match up to Jansen's 27. But his Wins Above Replacement figure of 1.5 was slightly better than Jansen's 1.3, and his ERA of 2.8 was significantly lower than Jansen's 3.29. Kittredge was also more durable, throwing 70 2/3 innings in 74 games. Jansen appeared in only 54, throwing 54 2/3 innings. His walk rate was better, too — seven percent to Jansen's 9.2. As the market for so-called second-tier relievers starts to take shape, Kittredge can be expected to land with a contender such as the Yankees, though as Dahdah noted, the eight-year veteran is likely to entertain numerous suitors as he decides on his 2025 destination. More MLB: Red Sox Urged To Trade For $108 Million Ace If They Miss On Roki Sasaki
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The ( ) has been one of the best-performing funds in 2024. But I don't think this will be the end of the long-term gains. As we can see on the chart above, the FANG ETF has climbed a hefty 41% this year. In comparison, the (ASX: XJO) has climbed by 10% — not a bad result, but a significant underperformance to the FANG ETF. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance, of course, and I'm certainly not expecting the FANG ETF to rise another 40% in the next year. But I do believe that this fund, which provides access to leading US technology companies, can beat the ASX 200 again over the next five years. Here's why. While not guaranteed to occur, incoming United States president Donald Trump has indicated he wants to reduce business taxes to 15%, down from 21%. yet. I'm sure more details will come in due course. But I wouldn't be surprised if the businesses inside the FANG ETF see their taxes reduced to some degree, which would boost their . Investors typically value a business on how much profit they're making and could make in the future. A taxation boost to EPS should theoretically boost the share price. The FANG ETF is not known for strong . It has only 10 positions that are designed to be equally weighted. But I think these companies have been and can continue to be wonderful investments. Currently, the FANG portfolio holds these 10 giant technology businesses: These companies are among the best in the world at what they do, whether that's smartphones, device software, social media (such as Instagram), online video, online search, cybersecurity, e-commerce, cloud computing, AI and more. They also typically have strong profit margins, excellent and effective management. Considering the world is becoming increasingly technological, and that these companies are some of the entities driving that change, this area of the global share market is where I'd want at least some of my money, whether that's through the FANG ETF or a different investment. I often say that, in the business world, winners keep winning. Companies like Microsoft, Apple and Alphabet are so far ahead of the competition that it may be almost impossible for others to catch up starting from scratch. With their high , it makes sense for these winners to retain and reinvest profits in improving their products or services and developing new offerings. In my opinion, these companies' rising profits are likely to lead to ongoing capital growth, even if they start with relatively high . The FANG ETF has returned an average of 20% per annum over the past three years. While the next three years aren't guaranteed to be as good, I think the FANG ETF has plenty of capability to outperform the ASX 200.Decoding the‘Attention Economy’
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Tawau, Malaysia – November 20, 2024 – Space Seed Holdings, led by its president, Kengo Suzuki, participated in the Tawau Blue Sustainability Forum to discuss the potential contributions of Japanese fermentation technology to the Sabah Blue Economy. This forum is organized by Mitsusho Sdn. Bhd., co-organized by Sustainable Food Asia Sdn. Bhd., Visionwide Consultancy Limited and Tawau Chinese Chamber of Commerce. The forum focused on innovative solutions for sustainability, including carbon management, renewable energy, and advancements in the agriculture and palm oil industries. During the event, Dr. Kengo Suzuki, President of Space Seed Holdings, gave a presentation on the case study of sake brewing at Tsunan Brewery in Niigata and how advanced fermentation technology can solve the challenges faced by palm-related industries. In his presentation, he proposed how Japanese fermentation technology can contribute to waste management and the realization of a sustainable society in Malaysia. About Tawau Blue Sustainability Forum The Tawau Blue Sustainability Forum is a pioneering event held in Sabah, Malaysia, focusing on advancing the blue economy through sustainable practices across industries such as palm oil, agriculture, and renewable energy. The forum brings together government officials, industry leaders, and experts to explore innovative solutions for sustainability, carbon management, and new technologies that drive economic growth while protecting the environment. By fostering collaboration and dialogue, the forum aims to address pressing global challenges and pave the way for a more sustainable future. Report of the panel discussion on Business Opportunities in the Blue Economy During the panel discussion on Business Opportunities in the Blue Economy at the Tawau Blue Sustainability Forum, the panelists Mr Hiro Chai, Mr Chiam & Ms Amanda emphasized the importance of integrating sustainability into economic growth. They highlighted Japan’s expertise in product innovation, particularly in the food and cosmetic industries, which prioritize quality, sustainability, and cultural identity. The discussion also explored leveraging Sabah’s natural resources, such as mangroves, coral reefs, and seafood, for eco-tourism and sustainable development. The panelists underscored the role of cross-border partnerships and innovative technologies in creating value-added products, such as coral-safe sunscreens and eco-friendly souvenirs, to promote local industries and enhance the region’s global visibility. Disscussion with Sawit Kinabalu on Sustainable Palm Oil Innovation As part of the forum, Space Seed Holdings engaged with key stakeholders from government-affiliated palm oil enterprises to discuss the integration of advanced fermentation techniques. These discussions delved into how fermentation can revolutionize water treatment systems and create value-added products, boosting the industry’s sustainability. Inspection of palm oil milling facilities in Tawau Space Seed Holdings also had the opportunity to visit critical facilities within the palm oil production pipeline, including: Palm fruit processing facilities: Observing operations and understanding the intricacies of fruit reception. POME water treatment sites: Examining the methods employed for palm oil mill effluent (POME) treatment and exploring innovative alternatives for improving efficiency and environmental impact. These visits provided valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities within the industry, fostering collaborative discussions on the potential applications of fermentation technology. Comments on participation in the forum Dr. Kengo Suzuki commented: “Participating in the Tawau Blue Sustainability Forum was a meaningful opportunity to connect with industry leaders and explore how Japanese fermentation technology can contribute to a more sustainable and innovative blue economy.” The forum, attended by government officials, industry leaders, and sustainability experts, demonstrated the importance of cross-border collaboration in addressing global sustainability challenges. About Space Seed Holdings, Inc. Space Seed Holdings, Inc. is a deep-tech venture builder in the space industry, driven by its mission to “Turn Science Fiction into Non-Fiction.” The company engages in investment activities, research initiatives, and business creation, focusing on addressing societal challenges through innovative ventures. By exploring new technological themes, fostering and investing in startups, and collaborating on joint research projects with universities and other institutions, Space Seed Holdings is committed to creating impactful businesses. Together with various stakeholders, the company aims to develop the technologies necessary for human habitation in space by 2040. https://ss-hd.co.jp/Alan Wake 2: Deluxe Edition is still available for only $50 at Walmart following the conclusion of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. The deal is available for both PS5 and Xbox Series X , but only at Walmart. Other retailers are charging the full $80 price now, and Amazon is sold out of copies for both consoles. This isn't all too surprising considering Alan Wake 2's Deluxe Edition released on October 22. Alan Wake 2: Deluxe Edition (PS5) -- $50 ( $80 ) Alan Wake 2: Deluxe Edition (Xbox) -- $50 ( $80 ) Alan Wake 2 follows both its namesake character and FBI agent Saga Anderson as it weaves two unique storylines. Alan is attempting to escape the Dark Place--a supernatural location with unknown origins--while Saga Anderson is investigating a murder. Things eventually spiral out of control, and its conclusion will stick with you long after you put down the controller. Fans of the original Alan Wake had to wait 13 years for the sequel, but Remedy Entertainment certainly delivered. The sequel earned a rare 10/10 in our Alan Wake 2 review .
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