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Malaysia-China International Brand Conference: A Resounding Success in Kuala Lumpur

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On November 28, 2024, according to 17PR reports, the Malaysia-China International Brand Conference was successfully held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia, over 150 representatives from Fortune Global 500 companies, government, academia, including brand managers, elite professionals and marketing experts, convened to deeply explore the pivotal role of brands in driving regional business growth. The conference also aimed to enhance exchanges between Chinese and Malaysian enterprises, fostering win-win cooperation and value sharing.

The event was hosted by the Golden Flag Brand Research Institute, co-organized by the ASEAN Retail-Chains & Franchise Federation, and received significant support from the Malaysia-China Business Council and the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies. Key participants included YB Dato Haji Mohammad Yusof Bin Apdal, Deputy Minister of Science,Technology and Innovation, Ni Qingjiu, President of China Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia, Dato Beh Hang Kong, Director of Malaysia-China Business Council, and Dato Mike Loh, President of the ASEAN Retail-Chains & Franchise Federation.

Ms. Yin Xiaodong, Dean of the Golden Flag Brand Research Institute, delivered the welcome speech. Ms.Yin emphasized that the Golden Flag Brand Research Institute advocates for brand elevation, growth, and social value through the Golden Flag Award for brand communication. She expressed hope that this conference would use branding as a link to promote cross-cultural exchange and cooperation, building a bridge for business exchanges between China, Malaysia, and the entire Southeast Asian region, while exploring new paths for the internationalization of brands.

Yu Yunquan, Vice President of China International Communications Group and President of the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies (ACCWS), made suggestions for enhancing China–Malaysia exchanges, strengthen economic and trade cooperation, cultural and personnel exchanges, and deepen engagement for think tanks and youth participation. He proposed to entrepreneurs in both countries to seize opportunities, strengthen industrial collaboration, share development dividends, and engage in more third-party market cooperation.

Dato Beh Hang Kong, Director of Malaysia-China Business Council, highlighted in his speech that, in the era of deepening globalization, cross-border brand communication has become an important force in driving economic growth and enhancing cultural understanding. This conference is a valuable platform where business elites from both countries can strategize on development and chart a shared future.

Ni Qingjiu, President of China Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia, said in his address that business collaboration is an effective means of fostering cross-cultural exchange, and brand recognition is a key reflection of such cooperation. This conference brought together government officials and entrepreneurs from China and Malaysia to jointly explore brand development strategies and share successful experiences. He expressed confidence that dialogue and cooperation will significantly expand new business opportunities, unearth cooperation potential, and secure mutual benefits for enterprises from both countries.

YB Dato Haji Mohammad Yusof Bin Apdal, Deputy Minister of Science,Technology and Innovation, stated in his speech that China–Malaysia technological cooperation has been fruitful, with joint research projects, technology transfer, and talent cultivation significantly contributing to the economic and social development of both nations. Collaboration in the electric vehicle industry, in particular, stands out as an example of technological excellence and sustainable innovation. Looking forward, he expressed confidence that the two countries would deepen their partnership and create limitless possibilities.

At the subsequent launch ceremony, YB Dato Haji Mohammad Yusof Bin Apdal (Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation), Yin Xiaodong (Dean of the Golden Flag Brand Research Institute), Yu Yunquan (Vice President of China International Communications Group and President of the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies), Ni Qingjiu (President of China Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia), Dato Beh Hang Kong ( Director of Malaysia-China Business Council ), and Dato Mike Loh (President of the ASEAN Retail-Chains & Franchise Federation) jointly inaugurated the “International Communication Project on Digitalization and Intelligentization Empowering Brand Development.”

The “International Communication Project on Digitalization and Intelligentization Empowering Brand Development” was jointly initiated by the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies and the Golden Flag Brand Research Institute. Leveraging the “Contemporary China and World Knowledge Sharing Program” of the ACCWS and the “Brand Empowerment Future Talent Program” of the Golden Flag Brand Research Institute, the project continuously unearths and showcases successful international communication cases of outstanding brands across the digital economy sectors,including internet services, e-commerce, digital finance, and artificial intelligence, through case collection and dialogue exchange. By expanding the technological boundaries of international brand communication, the project collaborates with globally renowned business schools, vocational education institutions, and talent training organizations to bring research outcomes directly to the forefront of cultivating future talent for international business and industry communication.

“Sustainable Development” ESG Session: Paving the Way Towards a Green Future

The conference featured a special session on “Sustainable Development,” which attracted significant attention. Representatives from Chinese and Malaysian enterprises shared their best practices and innovative case studies in the field of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).

Tian Jufang, General Manager of the Brand Culture Department and Press Spokesperson at China Communications Construction Company(CCCC), shared insights on the company’s experience and contributions to advancing ESG development within the Belt and Road Initiative.

Tian Jufang highlighted that CCCC prioritizes technological innovation, strengthens compliance management, and values cultural exchange and connection with communities. In the area of green and low-carbon development, the company focuses on building green standard systems, promoting sustainable construction, and developing projects such as clean hydropower stations to provide clean energy to local residents, reduce carbon emissions, and share green benefits, demonstrating its ESG strategies and achievements in overseas investments.

Azira Azizan, General Manager of Policy&Regulation, Corporate Sustainability at PETRONAS, delved into how ESG initiatives are paving the way for a sustainable energy future.

Azira explained that PETRONAS actively implements ESG practices and is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company has adopted an energy transition strategy that balances national energy security with sustainability responsibilities, implements four major decarbonization initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and invests in carbon capture and storage facilities.

Capping off the ESG session, Zhang Jiuan, Director of Research Management and International Cooperation Department at the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies, unveiled the report titled “ESG Performance and Development Trends in Transnational Corporations (2024).

Roundtable Forum: Business drives cross-cultural communication

The subsequent roundtable forum, moderated by Founder of VisionWe Consultants, Geoff Li, featured engaging and in-depth discussions with three distinguished guests: Dato Mike Loh (President of the ASEAN Retail-Chains & Franchise Federation), Yang Meihong (Vice President of Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility, Ford China), and Lisy Lee (Chief Representative of PETRONAS Beijing Representative Office). The forum revolved around the theme of “Business drives cross-cultural communication.”

The panelists delved into how multinational corporations in China and Malaysia can navigate potential conflicts arising from cultural differences through robust communication mechanisms. They emphasized the importance of respect, active listening, and humility in cross-cultural communication. The discussion highlighted that multinational companies must adapt to local conditions, integrate global strategies with local needs, and work closely with partners while respecting languages, religions, and cultures.

International Brand Sharing: Showcasing Brand Charm and Innovation

During the Malaysia-China International Brand Case Presentation segment, notable speakers shared valuable insights and vivid case studies. These included Dato Mike Loh (President of the ASEAN Retail-Chains & Franchise Federation), Amy Zhao (Pandora Catering Group Founder & CEO), Georgie Du (Chief Operating Officer of the Malaysia-China Business Council), Edward Tsaur (Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Avnet Asia Pacific), Gao Yashuang (General Manager of Xiamen Airline Malaysia Office), Karen Tan (Marketing Manager of Midea Scott & English Electronics Sdn Bhd), and Cathy Yue (CEO of Beijing TengJoy Communications,.ltd, Ex-Managing Director of Edelman China Brand Communications).

The presentations covered a wide range of industries, including technology, food and beverage, aviation, and home appliances, providing valuable opportunities for Chinese and Malaysian enterprises to learn from one another.

Deepening Cross-Cultural Exchange to Foster New Chapters of Business Growth

The Malaysia-China International Brand Conference was not only a grand brand showcase event but also a pivotal platform for in-depth discussions on the significance of cross-cultural exchange in driving business growth, as well as for sharing successful case studies between China and Malaysia. Participants widely agreed that effective cross-cultural exchange has become an indispensable core element in driving business growth.

Throughout the conference, enterprises from both countries engaged in profound discussions and practical exchanges on brand internationalization and cross-cultural marketing strategies. These activities not only enhanced their understanding of each other’s market environments but also yielded valuable experiences and insights in brand building, technological innovation, and market expansion. These achievements undoubtedly provide highly valuable references and insights for business collaboration and growth between China and Malaysia, as well as between China and Southeast Asian countries.

2024 Golden Flag Award Ceremony Held Overseas for the First Time

On November 28, 2024, the 15th Golden Flag Award Ceremony was successfully held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marking the first time the ceremony has been conducted abroad. The 2024 Golden Flag Award announced winners across seven major categories and 32 submission directions. The awarded cases illuminated the positive outcomes achieved by globally renowned brands in their quest to explore “future growth potential.” Notably, the 2024 Golden Flag Award introduced the “ASEAN Outstanding Organization Award” to honor business associations that have made exceptional contributions to promoting cultural and economic exchanges between China, Malaysia, and the Southeast Asian region. Representatives from the Malaysia-China Business Council and the ASEAN Retail-Chains & Franchise Federation received this honor, highlighting their remarkable achievements in fostering cultural exchange between China and Malaysia and in advancing economic and cultural development within the ASEAN region.

About the Golden Flag Brand Research Institute:

Established in 2010, the Golden Flag Brand Research Institute is dedicated to providing brand strategy consulting, consumer research, market trend reports, and international communication consulting services for both domestic and international enterprises operating in the Chinese market. The institute has established partnerships with renowned Chinese universities and 32 professional associations in the communication field worldwide, comprising over 140 experts from academia and Fortune 500 companies.

Organized by the Golden Flag Brand Research Institute, the Golden Flag Award is among China’s leading brand communication accolades. Since its inception in 2010, the award has aimed to showcase the finest commercial communication cases in the Chinese market and introduce these exemplary cases to the world through publications. The English case collections of the Golden Flag Award have been adopted as reference materials by 115 business schools globally, facilitating a better understanding of Chinese business culture and promoting cross-cultural exchange and cooperation among global brands.

As a professional platform in the global brand communication field, the Golden Flag Award anticipates showcasing more outstanding international brand cases, strengthening business as the most robust and cohesive link between nations, and collectively advancing cross-regional and cross-cultural endeavors to provide superior products and services worldwide.

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Workday Adaptive Planning Achieves FedRAMP Moderate Authorization to Support Federal Workforce and Budget Planning

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New Milestone Helps Federal Agencies Plan Workforce and Budgets in One Secure, Modern System

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Workday Government, a wholly owned subsidiary of Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), the enterprise AI platform for HR, finance, and IT, today announced that Workday Adaptive Planning has achieved FedRAMP Authorization at the Moderate Impact Level. The authorization confirms that Workday Adaptive Planning meets the security and compliance standards required to handle sensitive, unclassified federal data, giving agencies a secure, compliant foundation for modern planning.

Federal agencies are under pressure to do more with less, manage costs, and maintain clear records of their decisions. Yet disconnected data, legacy systems, and manual spreadsheet work can make it hard to understand how organizational decisions affect the workforce. Workday Adaptive Planning helps agencies modernize planning by bringing workforce planning, budgeting, and forecasting together so agencies can plan with connected workforce and financial data.

“Federal agencies must align their people, funding, and priorities to deliver their missions effectively,” said Lynn Martin, general manager, Workday Government. “With FedRAMP Moderate authorization, Workday Adaptive Planning gives agencies the secure foundation they need to unify workforce and financial planning. This clarity allows leaders to evaluate trade-offs, allocate resources with impact, and prepare confidently for what lies ahead.”

With Workday Adaptive Planning, agencies can model and assess the workforce implications of organizational change, such as hiring freezes, budget reductions, or reorganizations, to understand the potential effects on headcount, costs, project timelines, and mission readiness. Agencies can also use workforce data to identify talent trends and skills gaps. Finance teams can evaluate competing program requests, allocate costs across funds and programs, monitor budgets throughout the procurement lifecycle, and identify potential overruns earlier. Built-in audit capabilities and FIPS 140-3 compliant security help agencies strengthen fiscal discipline, maintain compliance, and make faster, better-informed decisions.

“Federal agencies need a planning tool they can trust to protect their data and still move fast,” said Ben Pierce, general manager, Workday Adaptive Planning. “With FedRAMP authorization, Workday Adaptive Planning gives them a secure, modern way to make budgeting and workforce planning less painful and a lot more useful.”

As part of Workday Government Cloud, Workday Adaptive Planning works alongside Workday human capital management and financial solutions, helping agencies plan with connected data. By bringing planning into the same platform that powers HR and finance, Workday Government helps agencies move beyond systems that simply record work to a modern, connected foundation for planning safely and collaboratively.

Workday Adaptive Planning is expected to be available to Workday Government customers in early 2027.

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Explore how Workday Adaptive Planning gives government organizations the power to plan, budget, and forecast the future here.Learn about the mission of Workday Government here.

About Workday Government
Workday Government is a wholly owned subsidiary of Workday, the enterprise AI platform for HR, finance, and IT. Workday Government is dedicated to serving the U.S. government by unifying HR and finance on one intelligent platform with AI at the core, empowering agencies at every level with the clarity, confidence, and insights they need to adapt quickly, make better decisions, and deliver on their missions. Workday Government supports a range of agencies across the civilian, defense, and intelligence communities. For more information about Workday Government, visit workday.com/federal. For more information about Workday visit workday.com.

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Any unreleased services, features, or functions referenced in this document, our website, or other press releases or public statements that are not currently available are subject to change at Workday’s discretion and may not be delivered as planned or at all. Customers who purchase Workday services should make their purchase decisions based upon services, features, and functions that are currently available.

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Ontinue Wins Gold Stevie® Award for Advancing the Future of Managed Security Operations

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Recognition Honors the Innovation Behind Ontinue’s Agentic SOC, Where AI Agents And Expert Cyber Defenders Work Together to Deliver Autonomous, Governed Security Operations

ZURICH, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ontinue, a leading MXDR partner providing nonstop managed security operations through its Agentic SOC, today announced it received a Gold Stevie® for Technology Excellence Award, recognizing the innovation behind its ION MXDR platform and Agentic SOC. The award was presented in the New Product of the Year – Information Technology (Cybersecurity) category, honoring Ontinue’s continued advancement of AI-powered security operations.

Ontinue was recognized for pioneering the Agentic SOC, a new operating model that treats security decision-making itself as software: governed, measurable, and built to scale with attackers who now operate at machine speed. Rather than layering AI onto existing workflows, Ontinue re-engineered its ION MXDR platform around a multi-agent architecture, with specialized agents spanning threat hunting, investigation, response, and posture hardening, that reason over each customer’s accumulated context and progressively take on more decision-making as trust is earned, while Ontinue’s Cyber Defenders retain governance and accountability throughout.

Ontinue defines an Agentic SOC as a security operations model in which software agents progressively assume responsibility for security decisions and actions, under continuous human governance, using accumulated context, policy, and learned behavior. In December 2024, this model went live in production for every ION MXDR customer, extending autonomous investigation to Tier 2-level incidents for the first time in the industry. The result is a platform that acts less like a tool and more like a team.

Ontinue’s Agentic SOC, by the numbers:

Autonomously investigates incidents within minutesCuts mean time to investigate by 50 percentResolves 99.5 percent of incidents without customer involvementDrives median response time for high-severity incidents under nine minutesPre-approves 97 percent of response actions, based on trust earned directly from customers

For Ontinue’s customers, that translates directly into business outcomes, such has stronger Secure Scores, security teams freed from alert fatigue, and hundreds of analyst hours returned to work that actually moves the business forward.

“The cybersecurity industry doesn’t need more AI features, it needs a fundamentally better way to operate security,” said Moritz Mann, Chief Executive Officer at Ontinue. “This recognition validates the work our teams have done over the past two years to transform AI from an assistant into a trusted operational capability. It’s recognition of an operating model that is already delivering measurable outcomes for customers every day.”

“We congratulate all of the winners in the third annual Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence for their outstanding achievements,” said Stevie Awards President Maggie Miller. “Their innovations are helping shape the future of technology across every industry, and we look forward to celebrating their success on October 28.”

The Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of individuals, teams, and organizations shaping the future of technology across all industry sectors. More than 700 nominations from organizations of all sizes in 37 nations and territories were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of tech-related categories. More than 180 professionals worldwide participated in the judging process to select this year’s honorees.

Details about the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence and the list of 2026 Stevie winners are available at http://Tech.StevieAwards.com.

About Ontinue
As a leading provider of AI-powered managed security operations, Ontinue is on a mission to give every organization the freedom to focus on what they do best; by making nonstop security excellence accessible, not just aspirational. By combining advanced AI with deep human expertise, Ontinue delivers managed security operations that are tailored to each organization’s unique environment, operational needs, and risk profile.

Ontinue’s ION SecOps Platform integrates AI-driven insights, automation, and real-time collaboration to continuously prevent, detect, and respond to threats. With deep expertise in Microsoft security technologies, Ontinue helps customers maximize the value of their existing investments while achieving stronger, more scalable security outcomes.

Continuous protection. AI-powered Nonstop SecOps. That’s Ontinue.

About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.

CONTACT: Alison Raymond, araymond@ontinue.com 

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New Harris Poll and Ruth AI Study: 81% of Americans Would Let an AI Agent Handle Part of Their Job Search

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Nearly half would let AI negotiate their salary, while 76% have never heard that AI can provide biased career guidance

SAN FRANCISCO, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Artificial intelligence has become a mainstream source of career and financial advice for American workers, according to a national survey of 2,131 U.S. adults conducted by The Harris Poll in collaboration with Ruth AI, the AI career strategist built for women.

The full study, The Trust Gap, is available at https://ruthapp.ai/research and has already drawn coverage from Fast Company.

Nearly half of Americans (45%) have used an AI platform such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for career or work-related advice. That rises to 66% of Millennials and 63% of Gen Z. One in three U.S. adults has used AI for advice about money at work, including salary, raises, bonuses, or negotiating pay.

Americans are also increasingly willing to let AI act on their behalf. Eighty-one percent would be comfortable having an AI agent handle at least one part of a job search, climbing to 90% of Millennials. A majority would let AI search for jobs (67%), conduct pre-interview research (67%), update their resume (65%), or apply for jobs outright (55%). Nearly half would let AI negotiate their benefits (49%) or salary (47%).

Yet awareness of the technology’s documented limitations remains low. Three in four Americans (76%) had never heard that independent research has found AI can produce biased career and salary guidance. Seventy-two percent agree that AI can sound confident even when its advice turns out to be wrong.

“Americans are handing AI some of the most consequential decisions of their working lives, from the job search to the salary ask, while most have never heard that the guidance can carry bias,” said Valerie Chapman, founder and CEO of Ruth AI. “We are delegating faster than we are asking questions. The responsibility now falls on the people building AI to earn the trust users are already giving it.”

About the Survey

The survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll from June 11-13, 2026, among a nationally representative sample of 2,131 U.S. adults, including 420 Gen Z adults, 620 Millennials, 519 Gen X adults, and 572 Baby Boomers. Data were weighted to the U.S. general adult population. Some questions were asked only of respondents who had used AI for the relevant purpose. References to research on biased AI guidance refer to external academic research (Sorokovikova, Chizhov, Eremenko & Yamshchikov, 2025; arXiv:2506.10491) and are not findings measured by this survey.

About The Harris Poll Thought Leadership Practice

Building on more than 60 years of experience pulsing societal opinion, The Harris Poll Thought Leadership Practice designs research that is credible, creative, and culturally relevant, driving thought leadership and uncovering trends for today’s biggest brands.

About Ruth AI

Ruth AI is an AI career strategist built for women, on a mission to close the $1.6 trillion gender wage gap. Based in San Francisco, Ruth AI is building a suite of AI agents that help women build personal brands, negotiate their worth, and launch their businesses. Learn more at https://ruthapp.ai.

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