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Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen Confronts Mark Zuckerberg About Child Safety

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Haugen will call out Meta for radically underestimating safety incidents on the platform

CUPERTINO, Calif., May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, former Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, with the support of Heat Initiative and Proxy Impact, joined Meta’s annual shareholder meeting to ask the Board for an annual Child Safety report that includes quantitative user-experience metrics to assess whether Meta is adequately reducing harm to children on its platforms.

This meeting was the first time Frances Haugen and Mark Zuckerberg were in a virtual room together, since she disclosed tens of thousands of Facebook’s internal documents in 2021.

Her comments from today’s shareholder meeting are below:

I am Frances Haugen from Beyond the Screen, and I move Proposal #11 filed by Proxy Impact, the Lisette Cooper Trust and members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility.

The proposal asks the Board for an annual Child Safety report that includes quantitative user-experience metrics to assess whether Meta is adequately reducing harm to children on its platforms.

This reporting is urgently needed. Two weeks ago, the EU began investigating Meta for failing to reduce physical and mental health risks to young users. In the US, law enforcement and child safety experts warn that Meta’s expanding end-to-end encryption without new safety features will hide millions of incidents of child sexual abuse.

Mr Zuckerberg, on January 31st, 2024, you stood in a Senate hearing room, before bereaved parents who lost their children to harms of social media and said:

“I’m sorry for everything you have all been through. No one should go through the things that your families have suffered.”

Today we ask that if you meant this apology, commit to releasing metrics that show the world the progress you’re making to live up to it.

In two years working at Meta, I saw firsthand how Meta executes most effectively when guided by metrics. Metrics drive progress on the priorities that matter and decrease political infighting.

Forty-three states are accusing Meta of intentionally lying to the public about harms to children from their products. Their legal filings repeatedly detail how which public metrics Meta chooses to report drove trade-offs by employees between profits and the safety and wellbeing of children.

Today, Meta reports a handful of “core” business metrics; none cover what children report as their experiences of safety on the platform. To make progress, metrics need to be expanded to quantify the magnitude of harms to children and whether Meta is exerting effort to drive down those harms.

Progress is urgently needed. In 2021, Meta’s own data estimated that each day, 100,000 children faced sexual harassment on its platforms. Weekly, one in eight girls under the age of 16 reported experiencing unwanted sexual advances on Instagram.

Until Meta reports these numbers next to their quarterly profit and loss, these staggering statistics will not improve.

Safety is essential to growing and retaining users – expanding Meta’s public metrics captures growth today and in the future, and will reassure legislators, advertisers, shareholders, parents and users that Meta is taking effective action to protect children.

Meta’s advancing transparency will change the social media industry by setting the standard for reporting meaningful metrics for your peers.

This is your chance to live up to your promise to parents who have already lost so much and build a better and more successful company for all our children, including your own – now and in the future. Thank you.

The Heat Initiative is a collective effort of concerned child safety experts and advocates encouraging leading technology companies to detect and eradicate child sexual abuse images and videos on their platforms.

Contact: press@heatinitiative.org

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Azentio deepens regional commitment with new flagship offices in Dubai and Cairo

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DUBAI, UAE, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Azentio Software, a leading technology enabler in the BFSI space, is proud to announce the opening of newly expanded and upgraded office spaces in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Cairo, Egypt, as part of its ongoing growth strategy in the Middle East and Africa region.

While Azentio has maintained a strong presence in both cities for many years, these new offices represent a significant milestone in the company’s regional evolution, reflecting its long-term commitment to closer client engagement, local innovation, and talent investment.

The new Dubai office, located in Business Central Towers in Dubai Internet City (DIC), will serve as Azentio’s Middle Eastern regional hub and a true Center of Excellence for the business, playing a critical role in accelerating growth, driving operational excellence, and supporting clients across the region with even greater proximity and efficiency.

In Cairo, the larger, more sophisticated office space will further strengthen Azentio’s ability to collaborate with financial institutions, insurers, and enterprises, while also supporting local hiring and delivery capabilities.

This regional investment follows closely on the heels of Azentio’s recently expanded offices in Bangalore and Chennai, India, which were also officially unveiled this year. Together, these developments underscore the company’s focus on expanding its operational footprint in high-growth markets and supporting customers with on-the-ground presence and expertise.

“We’ve always believed in being close to our customers, and this next chapter in Dubai and Cairo is a reflection of that philosophy,” said Sanjay Singh, CEO at Azentio Software. “These new spaces are more than just offices, they’re a signal of our intent to double down on our presence in the MEA region and continue to invest in the resources and environments that will help our teams, and our clients, thrive.”

About Azentio

Azentio is a leading provider of purpose-built, intelligence-driven technology solutions designed to transform the banking, financial services, insurance (BFSI), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) sectors. By combining cutting-edge innovation with deep domain expertise, Azentio empowers businesses to accelerate growth, enhance operational efficiency, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market. With a strong presence across the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia, Azentio delivers world-class technology that streamlines processes and delivers tangible results, enabling organizations to achieve sustainable success. For more information on Azentio, please visit www.azentio.com.

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LianLian Global and 12 Victory partnering to offer Pay to China solution to the Thai market

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HANGZHOU, China, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Addressing the demand for seamless and secure international transfers, LianLian Global and 12 Victory are proud to introduce a new generation in remittance services. This strategic partnership delivers a fast, reliable, and fully compliant channel for remitting funds from Thailand to mainland China, adhering to the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) regulations.

This collaboration leverages LianLian Global’s innovative LianLian Global Payout Service (LGPS) to ensure that remittances are processed with SAFE approval, significantly reducing the risk of funds being frozen.

The solution facilitates seamless B2B, C2C, and B2C transfers to China, providing businesses and individuals with a remittance process that is efficient and transparent. The partnership aims to provide a secure and transparent channel that adheres to all SAFE regulations, ensuring funds are transferred quickly and efficiently with minimised risk.

LGPS offers a faster, more cost-effective and reliable method for automating international payments by leveraging LianLian Global’s extensive global payout network with over 60 licenses worldwide. This empowers financial institutions and PSPs to provide streamlined, transparent global payments to their clients, ensuring recipients receive the full intended amount while optimizing speed and cost.

LianLian Global, as a core cross-border payment brand of Lianlian DigiTech (Stock Code: 2598.HK), is a comprehensive and innovative enterprise in cross-border finance and services in China. LianLian Global, together with industry eco-partners, has created a one-stop cross-border trade service platform that integrates store opening assistance, global funds collection, global acquiring, global payout, Lianlian FX[1], Lianlian financing service platform[2], tax refund assistance and other services to help Chinese brands expand their overseas markets. 

[1] The exchange rate of LianLian Global FX business is provided by partner banks
[2] The financing products and corresponding contents displayed on the Lianlian financing service platform are provided by relevant licensed institutions

The Twelve Victory Group of Companies strives to be a leader in foreign exchange services by offering more than 30 different currencies to our customers at a very reasonable rate. In the currency exchange business, the Company is one of the key components to support the country’s economic growth. including education, exports, international trade, foreign investment and the tourism sector. The company has foreseen the massive inflow of foreign currencies into Thailand, hence our aspiration to extend our range of comprehensive services base to both domestically and internationally.

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Vietnam Pro Wrestling Hosts the Biggest Week in the Country’s Wrestling History at The Grand Ho Tram

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Vietnam Pro Wrestling just delivered the biggest week in Vietnamese wrestling history with two blockbuster events—an international showcase at The Grand Ho Tram and its 11th consecutive sellout in Ho Chi Minh City.

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam   , April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — While the wrestling world focused on WWE’s WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas, halfway across the globe, Vietnam Pro Wrestling (VPW)—Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing promotion—was making history of its own.

“It’s been the thrill of a lifetime to work alongside our roster of homegrown stars and collectively build VPW into what it is today. The rise of VPW shines a global spotlight on Vietnam as a major player in the future of sports entertainment.” — Carey Wass, CEO of Vietnam Pro Wrestling

VPW just delivered the biggest week in Vietnamese pro wrestling history with back-to-back major events: Ho Tram Slam, the country’s first-ever international professional wrestling showcase held at the world-renowned The Grand Ho Tram, and Saigon Slam, its 11th consecutive sold-out show—a major milestone for Vietnam’s rapidly growing entertainment scene.

Founded in 2015 as a small wrestling club, VPW has grown into a premier destination for sports entertainment. On April 12, 2025, VPW hosted Ho Tram Slam at The Grand Ho Tram, Vietnam’s most iconic resort. The event drew fans from China, South Korea, and beyond, showcasing Vietnam’s rise as a new global hub for live events.

The event featured elite athletes from seven countries across four continents, including:

The Juicy Boyz (Malaysia)Aiden Rex (Singapore)Sunny Z (Chinese-Canadian)The British Horror (UK)The Natural Classics (Australia), brothers Tome and Stevie Filip, fresh off a tour with Japan’s New Japan Pro Wrestling

Vietnam’s top local talent also took centre stage, including founder “Awesome Taurus” Rocky Huynh, fan-favourite “The Unstoppable Force” Ares, and a guest appearance by beloved comedian Phương Nam from Saigon Tếu.

Just one week later, on April 19, VPW returned to Ho Chi Minh City for Saigon Slam at VAIB Studio—its 11th straight sold-out event. It marked the first time in company history that two flagship shows were successfully delivered on consecutive weekends.

This historic doubleheader comes as Vietnam cements its place as a cultural and economic leader in Southeast Asia. With a dynamic creative economy, a young, digital-native population, and growing demand for premium live entertainment, VPW is the undisputed home of professional wrestling in Vietnam—a national entertainment brand that’s redefining what’s possible in Southeast Asia.

With:

Millions of social media views,A newly launched bilingual website,And a feature-length U.S. documentary produced by AEW icon Chris Jericho, set for release in 2025,

…VPW is gaining momentum as a rising force in the international sports entertainment industry.

“It’s been the thrill of a lifetime to work alongside our roster of homegrown stars and collectively build VPW into what it is today,” said Carey Wass, CEO of Vietnam Pro Wrestling. “The rise of VPW shines a global spotlight on Vietnam as a major player in the future of sports entertainment.”

Looking forward, VPW will continue expanding its national tour, preparing Vietnamese talent for international appearances, and working toward a long-term vision that includes hosting Southeast Asia’s own WrestleMania-style weekend.

ABOUT VPW: Vietnam Pro Wrestling (VPW) is Southeast Asia’s fastest rising professional wrestling promotion. Founded in 2015, VPW has grown from a community club into a major live events brand, known for producing high-energy shows that combine athleticism, storytelling, and global appeal. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, VPW has delivered over a dozen sellout events and continues to develop talent, build partnerships, and expand its reach across Vietnam and beyond.

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Carey Wass, Vietnam Pro Wrestling, 84 702037402, media@vietnamprowrestling.com, www.vietnamprowrestling.com

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