Petaling Jaya, Malaysia - August 12, 2021 – NTT, a global technology and business solutions provider, today announced the launch of NTT’s Private 5G platform (P5G), the first globally available private LTE/5G Network-as-a-Service platform. With a complete end-to-end stack of services that goes beyond the network, NTT P5G helps Chief Information Officers and Chief Digital Officers leverage the benefits of private 5G to solve business problems and innovate to keep pace with the future of enterprise. 

NTT P5G leverages design thinking principles to integrate security, control and privacy by design, providing performance and cost benefits with a clear ROI. Running on a cloud-native architecture, the platform can be delivered via cloud, on-premises, or at the edge. The platform is pre-integrated with leading network and software partners, allowing enterprises to secure, scale and segment their network flexibly. With patent-pending MicroSlicing™ technology, NTT P5G allows mission-critical apps to leverage the advantages of private 5G. 

KUALA LUMPUR, 12 AUGUST 2021 – vivo announced the latest expansion of its global manufacturing network with newly established production bases in Pakistan and Turkey. The new intelligent production bases of seven facilities marks vivo’s commitment of strengthening its footprint across the globe in line with its “More Local, More Global” strategy, which aims to boost localized production while deepening vivo’s roots in international markets. 

The 16,000 square-meter facility in Pakistan features eight assembly lines and offers an annual production capacity of 6 million smartphones, while the 12,000 square-meter facility in Turkey can produce 5 million units each year. The production capacities of the two new bases correspond to cover the consumer base of local markets. vivo invested $10 million to build the production base in Pakistan, which will create more than 1,500 local jobs, and $20 million for the production base in Turkey, which will create over 2,000 local jobs. Both facilities aim to make significant contributions in developing local economies and empowering local employment.

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) students and affiliates achieved stellar results in the June 2021 papers, bringing pride to the nation despite challenges of the pandemic in ACCA’s first-ever completely Remote Invigilation (RI) examinations. Among 103,000 students who sat for their papers globally, many Malaysians were listed among the top 25 in worldwide placements, with four claiming global top spots.

 In the ACCA Qualification category, Hannah Mumtazah Ahmad Murshidi was ranked first for Financial Management, and also achieved the top score nationwide in Strategic Business Reporting, while Ng Jia Hui scored the highest for Audit and Assurance around the world.