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ICAC Commissioner concludes mission to three ASEAN member countries with fruitful results
HONG KONG, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ICAC Commissioner Mr Woo Ying-ming concluded a seven-day duty visit to three member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), i.e., Brunei Darussalam, Singapore and Indonesia in early May. The trip further strengthened diverse anti-corruption collaboration between Hong Kong and ASEAN countries which would contribute to the integrity development in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia as well as enhance the anti-corruption capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region in a long run.
Mr Woo, also serving as President of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA), commenced the duty visit in Brunei Darussalam and held a bilateral meeting with Datin Paduka Hajah Anifa Rafiza binti Haji Abdul Ghani, Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of Brunei Darussalam (ACB) and IAACA Executive Committee member, to exchange insights on anti-graft efforts in both regions. Earlier in January, the ICAC co-hosted a training programme with ACB to share experience in engaging young people in anti-corruption work, which was well received. This bilateral meeting further established collaboration in officers’ training and other initiatives, including the participation of ACB officials in a webinar on forensic accounting to be co-hosted by ICAC and IAACA in June.
“The meeting not only fortified the partnership between the two organisations, but also demonstrated and affirmed the outstanding achievements of IAACA’s efforts to foster international graft fighting cooperation.” Mr Woo said.
After Brunei Darussalam, the ICAC delegation flew to Singapore where Mr Woo met with Mr Sam Tee, Director of Singapore’s Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB). During the meeting, the delegation and CPIB established multifaceted collaborations, including mutual attachment of officers of ICAC and CPIB for exchanging practical experience and enhancing anti-corruption capabilities.
The delegation also met with the Commissioner of the Singapore Police Force (SPF) Mr Hoong Wee-teck to share views on law enforcement practices. The delegation also visited the Home Team School of Criminal Investigation, the SPF’s dedicated training unit, to learn about the latest application of technology and investigation skills.
“Hong Kong and Singapore are both Asia’s leading financial centres. As cross-boundary corruption crime has become increasingly sophisticated, timely exchanges on anti-corruption enforcement work between both places are particularly important for effectively maintaining economic stability and a clean investment environment in the region.” Mr Woo said.
The delegation then travelled to Indonesia where they met with Mr Setyo Budiyanto, Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission of Indonesia (KPK). The KPK had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the ICAC in September last year, establishing a framework for anti-corruption collaboration. KPK is also the incumbent rotating Chair of the ASEAN Parties Against Corruption. At the meeting, Mr Woo proposed to strengthen collaboration on law enforcement and preventive education.
During the duty visit, the delegation also invited the three ASEAN countries to join a regional training programme in Thailand on engaging youth in anti-corruption work, which will be held jointly by the ICAC, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), IAACA, and the National Anti-Corruption Commission of Thailand in July this year.
The ICAC also took the opportunity to successfully invite the three ASEAN countries to join the “Coding4Integrity” Asian Youth Anti-Corruption Hackathon to be held in Hong Kong this September. The Hackathon, jointly hosted by the ICAC, IAACA and UNODC, aims to assemble outstanding youngsters from various countries to participate in Asia’s first-ever large-scale anti-corruption coding competition, and to enhance youngsters’ integrity awareness and their engagement in anti-graft work.
Summarizing the duty trip, Mr Woo said the delegation had managed to visit four law enforcement agencies in the three countries within a short period of time with significant outcomes. Amid the current complex geopolitical situation, fostering practical anti-corruption collaborations with ASEAN members remains the Commission’s top priority for strengthening international partnership.
During the trip, the delegation also met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to ASEAN Ms Hou Yanqi; the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Brunei Darussalam Mr Xiao Jianguo; the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Singapore Mr Cao Zhongming; and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Indonesia Mr Wang Lutong respectively, to learn about local social developments, as well as the cooperation between China and ASEAN member countries.
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Forbes Recognizes DXC’s Consulting Excellence in 2025 World’s Best Management Consulting Firms Ranking
ASHBURN, Va., May 16, 2025 /CNW/ – DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, has been named to the prestigious Forbes World’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2025 list for the third year in a row. Out of 955,000 consulting firms in the U.S., fewer than 0.02% made the ranking, which is based on a rigorous survey of 2,350 clients and peers across 33 categories.
“This recognition highlights DXC’s deep industry expertise and unwavering commitment to driving business transformation through consulting and engineering,” said Howard Boville, President, Consulting & Engineering Services – Powered by AI. “As enterprises accelerate their digital evolution in the era of AI, we continue to deliver intelligent, scalable and secure solutions that help our clients innovate, optimize and gain competitive advantages industries.”
The consulting sector remains one of the most dynamic and rapidly expanding areas within professional services. A recent analysis by the Business Research Company projects that the global management consulting market will exceed $1.07 trillion in 2025, growing from $1.02 trillion in 2024. By 2029, the market is expected to reach approximately $1.33 trillion. To help businesses navigate this vast industry and identify top consulting partners, Forbes and Statista have collaborated to create a definitive ranking of the world’s leading management consulting firms.
DXC earned recognitions in the following categories: Automotive, Digital Transformation, IT, Technology, Telecommunications, and IT Strategy & Implementation. With a global team of 50,000+ highly skilled engineers and consultants, DXC is driving innovation across industries like financial services; healthcare and life sciences; public sector; aerospace and defense; automotive and manufacturing, and more. From improving fraud detection in banking to enhancing safety in autonomous driving, we’re helping clients transform their operations and unlock the potential of AI. The complete list of honorees can be viewed on the Forbes website.
For more information on DXC Consulting and Engineering Services – Powered by AI, visit https://dxc.com/us/en/offerings/analytics-and-engineering
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New data shows personalized, mobile-first learning is essential to retaining and engaging the newest generation of frontline workers
WATERLOO, ON, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Generation Z (Gen Z) is reshaping the workforce—and setting new expectations for how training should support their success. According to Axonify’s latest report, Polling the frontline: Gen Z’s training and skills gaps, more than three-quarters (77%) of frontline Gen Z workers have faced situations where insufficient job-specific skills and training hindered their ability to complete tasks effectively. In these moments, nearly two-thirds (62%) reported feeling overwhelmed and anxious, over half (55%) experienced embarrassment and 14% even considered quitting their jobs. This new data from Axonify, a global leader in frontline training and performance, reveals the urgent need for employers to rethink how they train and support the newest generation of frontline talent.
The report surveyed 500 U.S. Gen Z frontline workers to understand what’s working—and where training is falling flat. For many, training begins and ends at onboarding. One in three received training only when they started their role, while 37% say they don’t have enough time to learn on the job. Others describe the training they did receive as disengaging or irrelevant, with 34% reporting that the content lacked interest or practical value. These gaps have real consequences: 67% of Gen Z workers say more consistent training would help reduce burnout, and 81% believe they would stay longer in their jobs if they had better ongoing support.
For Gen Z frontline workers, it’s not just about how much training they get—it’s about how relevant and applicable it is. Many say the content they receive isn’t personalized, doesn’t reflect their day-to-day challenges or fails to build confidence. In fact, 24% of respondents said they didn’t feel more confident after completing training, highlighting deeper issues with how knowledge is being delivered and reinforced.
“These findings underscore the critical need for employers to rethink their training strategies to better support Gen Z workers,” said Dave Carter, Chief Revenue Officer at Axonify. “By providing personalized, engaging and accessible training programs, organizations can not only bridge existing skills gaps but also enhance employee confidence, productivity and retention. It’s clear that adapting to the preferences of this new generation is essential for building a resilient and effective frontline workforce.”
Gen Z workers aren’t resistant to training—they’re asking for more of it, delivered with purpose, relevance and flexibility. Half of the respondents (50%) want personalized training tailored to their roles and career goals. Meanwhile, 35% prefer short video modules that are quick and easy to understand and another 35% want the option to learn on mobile devices. The shift toward more personalized, continuous learning is reshaping how frontline organizations approach training and development—and Gen Z is shining a spotlight on what they need to succeed. When training reflects these real-life situations, workers report greater confidence (90%), productivity (82%) and job satisfaction (81%)—all of which drive better outcomes for employers.
“This generation is digitally native and eager for work,” said Carter. “When training is personalized, practical and accessible, it enables Gen Z to grow with your organization instead of out of it.”
Learn more about the state of Gen Z frontline training in full – Polling the frontline: Gen Z’s training and skills gaps
Survey methodology: Axonify surveyed 500 retail, hospitality and food and beverage frontline workers within Generation Z (age 18- 28) in the U.S. using the online insights platform Pollfish. This survey was completed in April 2025.
About Axonify
Axonify is the #1 frontline-forward training and performance platform used by companies like Walmart, Kroger and Foot Locker. Over 4M users in 160+ countries use Axonify to onboard and train in five minutes a day. With personalized, AI-powered microlearning, custom training content, embedded communication, task management and more, Axonify is revolutionizing the way frontline workers learn, connect and get things done. Axonify is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit axonify.com.
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NEW YORK, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins.
Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on May 16th
- U.S. equities trend higher, with the S&P 500 extending its win streak and closing just 3.7% below its record high, driven by easing trade tensions with China and softer-than-expected inflation data.
- The Producer Price Index unexpectedly fell in April, and retail sales saw only a slight increase, both contributing to positive market sentiment this week.
- As the NYSE celebrates its 233rd anniversary, it highlights major milestones including the launch of NYSE Texas and the trading innovations to allow efficient processing of historic message volume across its markets.
Opening Bell
The New York Stock Exchange welcomes ALS United to the podium to recognize ALS Awareness Month.
Closing Bell
The Asian American and Pacific Islander community celebrates AAPI Heritage Month at the NYSE’s 3rd Annual AAPI Bell Celebration.
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