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Tahawul Tech
3 days ago
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
Thales takes a key role in industrial drone project
Thales is planning to take part in Finnish drone project to deploy unmanned aerial vehicles across a variety of industrial sectors. The French multinational is set to provide the Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT) with an unmanned traffic management system (UTM) to handle flight authorisation, geographic information and network identification, and traffic information services. Thales explained its UTM is the first step VTT is taking in Drolo 2, a project to develop and deploy automated drone systems. Work is initially focused on U-Space Finland, a set of regulatory frameworks covering unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) which forms part of wider European initiatives to enable drone operations. Thales stated the frameworks could pave the way for drones to be used in fields spanning 'logistics, agriculture, forestry, airport and construction operations'. Another element of the work involves creating a business environment for the UAV industry, with an overarching goal of putting Finland in the vanguard of drone launches and testing in compliance with European regulations. A testing site is located near the city of Oulu, which Thales explained is an ideal proving ground due to having a 'medium-sized international airport, seaport, inhabited island', a mid-sized city centre and a 5G development centre. Source: Mobile World Live Image Credit: Stock Image
South China Morning Post
5 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Macao University of Tourism celebrates 30 Years of Global Impact
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] For three decades, the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) has developed the visionary leaders behind Macao's emergence as a global tourism powerhouse. Ranked 13th globally and 3rd in Asia in the QS World University Rankings for Hospitality and Leisure Management (2025), UTM has become a beacon for students and professionals seeking to master the art and science of tourism in an increasingly interconnected world. UTM is forging powerful international academic alliances that create unparalleled opportunities for students. In addition, the university has established dual-degree programmes with leading universities, such as Switzerland's prestigious Les Roches Global Hospitality Management Education, Swiss Hotel Management School, and Glion Institute (QS No. 2, No. 3, and No. 6 in Hospitality & Leisure Management, 2025), as well as Portugal's renowned University Institute of Lisbon (Times Higher Education No. 5 in Portugal, 2025), Australia's leading University of Queensland (QS No. 40 in World University Ranking, 2025), and the U.K.'s University of Surrey (QS No. 16 in Hospitality & Leisure Management, 2025), allowing students to earn qualifications from both institutions. Beyond academia, UTM maintains a strategic partnership with the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) to advance quality education and human capital development through innovation and technology. This collaboration enhances two of UTM's Master of Science programmes—Digital Marketing and Analytics and Smart Technologies in Hospitality and Tourism—where graduates receive both UTM's degree and a joint UN Tourism-UTM certification, boosting their global employability and academic prospects. Through these collaborations, students gain access to global networks and cross-cultural campus life. 'Our global network ensures students graduate with truly international competencies,' explains Rector Fanny Vong. 'When they study alongside peers from different continents and learn from faculty with worldwide experience, they develop the adaptability needed in today's borderless tourism industry.' Cultivating Tourism Industry Leaders Andy Lio Ka Wai
Barnama
6 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
UTM Champions Real-world Research Impact At AHIBS-ACT 2025 Conference
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) remains committed to driving innovation through research that delivers real-world impact, said deputy vice-chancellor (Academic and International), Prof. Technologist Dr Intan Zaurah Mat Darus. She said that the university continues to pursue global excellence by promoting transdisciplinary research and strengthening international collaborations through the Azman Hashim International Business School (AHIBS) and the AHIBS-ACT 2025 Conference. 'This conference goes far beyond academic discourse. It is about action, connection and purpose. It is about weaving together diverse strands of thought, practice and community to create a lasting impact. 'AHIBS-ACT has grown into a meaningful platform where boundaries between theory and practice are blurred, and real solutions emerge. 'You are not only leading by example within UTM but also setting a standard for business schools across the region,' she said in her welcoming remarks at the conference, officiated by Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. Also present were World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur group managing director Datuk Sri Dr Irmohizam Ibrahim, and AHIBS-ACT 2025 conference chair Associate Prof Dr Haliyana Khalid. Held from July 15 to 16 under the theme 'Weaving Horizons for Sustainable Impact,' the conference brought together policymakers, academics, industry leaders, NGOs and representatives from marginalised communities across ASEAN and beyond. It featured transdisciplinary research with real-world applications, along with community-led initiatives by AHIBS and UTM, reflecting academia's role in advancing inclusive and sustainable development. Aligned with UTM's ASCEND2030 roadmap, the event also reaffirmed AHIBS's commitment to empowering marginalised communities through long-term, meaningful engagement.
Time Business News
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
Mastering Creator Commerce in 2025: Why Pop Store Is Leading the 'Link in Bio' Revolution
Scrolling three seconds, double-tapping, then… dead end . Social apps give you a single bio link and zero data about who actually cares. Algorithm tweaks slash reach, affiliate fees nibble margins, and your 'followers' are just rented eyeballs on someone else's turf. For creators who rely on platform whimsy, that's a fragile way to make a living. So what is in functional terms? Think of it as a mini Shopify, Substack, Calendly, and Linktree stitched into one sleek mobile storefront. You paste one URL into your Instagram or TikTok bio; fans tap and instantly see everything you offer—digital downloads, gated videos, subscriptions, merch, even 1-to-1 booking appointment.. Every purchase drops first-party contact data straight into your dashboard, so you can hit back later via email or SMS without fighting another algorithm reset. Own the list. Every buyer becomes a contact you export anytime. Every buyer becomes a contact you export anytime. Monetize anything. Products, services, affiliate deals, or content paywalls. Products, services, affiliate deals, or content paywalls. Operate fast. Set up in minutes, no code, no web-host drama. One link, full catalog. The store loads like a social feed—image first, tap to unlock content—but runs on checkout rails optimised for mobile wallets and global payment methods. No ugly redirects, no abandoned carts. Every $2 preset or $200 coaching call yields a full contact card: email, phone, purchase history, and which post drove the click. Segment high-spenders, drip out launches, and watch customer lifetime value climb. Digital products: e-books, LUTs, templates, AI avatar packs e-books, LUTs, templates, AI avatar packs Subscriptions: monthly communities, exclusive newsletters, tip jars monthly communities, exclusive newsletters, tip jars Pay-to-view: single videos, behind-the-scenes photos, premium blogs single videos, behind-the-scenes photos, premium blogs Services & bookings: 1:1 consults, group workshops, cameo-style shout-outs 1:1 consults, group workshops, cameo-style shout-outs Affiliate shelves: showcase sponsor links, track clicks, claim commissions Creators can mix and match without juggling multiple platforms or payout dashboards. marketplace lists thousands of ready-to-collaborate brands. Accept offers inside the app or upload your own contracts, then gate unique discount codes behind your community join button—so every deal collects an email first. Real-time heat-maps show which Reel, Tweet, or Story drove each sale. Double down on winners, kill the dead weight, and report concrete ROI to sponsors. Data updates by the minute; no need for patched-together UTM spreadsheets. Platform Owns contact data? Sells digital & physical? Built-in CRM? Brand marketplace? ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ Yes Linktree ❌ No ⚠️ Limited ❌ No ❌ No ⚠️ Partial ✅ Yes ❌ No ❌ No Patreon ❌ No (Patreon emails fans) ✅ Yes (mostly memberships) ❌ No ❌ No When you crunch the numbers, the gap is obvious: ownership and flexibility belong to For a deeper dive, Adweek explains why first-party data is now the gold standard for creators. Sign up free at credit card. Choose a template, upload a profile pic, and match fonts to your brand palette. Add offers: drag-and-drop your PDF guide, price a monthly community, or paste an affiliate link. Connect payments via Stripe or PayPal. Paste the link into your social bios and tell fans, 'Everything's in the store!' Behind the scenes your CRM starts filling itself—no spreadsheet wrangling required. Lifestyle creator Aditi Rao (@aditidraws) swapped her old link aggregator for before a Lightroom preset launch. Result? Landing-page load time dropped by 60 %, checkout friction vanished, and her conversion rate jumped from 2 % to 12 % within 48 hours. More importantly, she captured 1,400 verified emails—primed for her upcoming course release. Algorithms already suppress organic reach to nudge creators toward paid boosts. Cookie-based ad targeting is vanishing, and sent-from-someone-else's-platform DMs rarely land. Owning first-party contact data is the antidote. With every sale or free download, hands you a future-proof distribution channel that no policy change can throttle. If you only remember one thing, remember this: platforms lease you access; lets you own it. So the next time a friend asks what is you can tell them it's the all-in-one creator HQ that turns followers into customers—and customers into a community you truly control. Ready to make the switch? Claim your free bio-store today and build on land you actually own. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Malaysian Reserve
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Malaysian Reserve
Fly Jalur Gemilang-call to reignite sense of pride being citizens of sovereign, independent Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR — Flying the Jalur Gemilang in the lead-up to National Day is not merely symbolic, but a collective call to reignite a sense of pride in being a citizen of a sovereign and independent Malaysia. A researcher with the Nationhood and Social Wellbeing Research Group, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Associate Professor Dr Mohd Azhar Abd Hamid said the Jalur Gemilang stands as a symbol of sovereignty, unity, and spirit of the nation that needs to be respected and whose meaning should be understood by every Malaysian. He noted that some segments of society have become indifferent to patriotic gestures, particularly the act of flying the Jalur Gemilang, as they perceive it to be little more than a government-driven campaign to display public support. 'Each shade and colour on the Jalur Gemilang holds historical significance, principles of nationhood and the values of Malaysian life. This is a manifestation of the people's love for independence, a freedom gained through great sacrifice,' he told Bernama today. Mohd Azhar said the decline in patriotic sentiment, especially among the young generation, could be attributed to a lack of historical awareness and a misguided belief that the National Day campaign has little relevance to their daily lives. Recognising that patriotism cannot be imposed, Mohd Azhar said it can be nurtured through relevant and contemporary approaches, including the strategic use of social media, history-based innovation competitions, and active participation by local communities. Also a Senior Lecturer at the School of Human Resource Development and Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, UTM, he said the '1 House 1 Jalur Gemilang' initiative, introduced in conjunction with the 2025 National Day and Malaysia Day (HKHM2025) holds promise as an effective platform to instil patriotic values among the people. The '1 House 1 Jalur Gemilang' campaign, first introduced during last year's National Day celebrations, continues this year with the addition of two new clusters – Industry and Government Agencies – bringing the total number of implementation clusters to seven. Last year, a total of 698 programmes were successfully carried out under the initiative, covering five initial clusters, namely Education, Higher Education, Health, Security and Community. The programmes encouraged Malaysians to fly the Jalur Gemilang at homes, offices, business premises, government buildings, and on private vehicles. Meanwhile, a political analyst at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Prof Datuk Dr Sivamurugan Pandian, said the campaign could serve as a meaningful catalyst to revive national spirit, provided it is carried out with an inclusive, heartfelt approach that truly resonates with the people. 'This campaign is not merely about displaying the national flag, but serves as a starting point for conversations about history, national values and responsibilities as Malaysians,' he said. Sivamurugan said that the involvement of the education, industry and community sectors makes the message of patriotism more relevant and relatable in people's daily lives. This, he said, can be strengthened through the use of digital technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) and by cultivating daily practices that shape civic values and social ethics. 'Becoming a citizen who understands, respects and embraces the values of national identity, while upholding good manners and civic-mindedness, is essential. Patriotism must be rooted in the Federal Constitution and guided by the principles of the Rukun Negara,' he said. The theme 'Malaysia MADANI: Rakyat Disantuni' remains the official theme for the HKHM2025 celebration, while the Malaysia MADANI logo continues to be used as the official logo. The 2025 National Day celebration will be held at Dataran Putrajaya on Aug 31, and Malaysia Day to be celebrated in Penang on Sept 16. — BERNAMA
