SINGAPORE, March 17, 2025 /CNW/ — Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the largest crypto exchange by trading volume, is proud to announce that it has received an appreciation award from the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for its proactive contribution in the fight against cyber threats. This recognition reinforces Binance‘s dedication to remaining at the forefront of industry efforts to build a safe and secure financial ecosystem for all.

The award was presented by SPF’s CyberCrime Command (CCC) during this year’s Alliance of Public PrivAte Cybercrime sTakeholders (APPACT) networking dinner held last week on March 11, 2025. The APPACT Appreciation Awards recognize private companies for their efforts and partnership with the SPF CCC in capability building and their contributions to detecting and preventing cybercrime. This award underscores the important role that private sector players, such as Binance, play in combatting emerging cybersecurity threats in Singapore.

The Guest of Honor at the dinner, Mr Zhang Weihan, Acting Deputy Commissioner (Investigation & Intelligence) and Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of SPF, gave an opening speech where he directly expressed appreciation to various private sector entities, including Binance, for their analytical and operational support in cases handled by the Singapore Police Force.

Binance received the award this year alongside 17 other companies. Award recipients also include tech giants like Google, Mastercard, Meta, Microsoft, and PayPal.

On receiving the award, Akbar Akhtar, Binance‘s Head of Investigations for APAC, shared: “Receiving the APPACT Appreciation Award is an honor for Binance, and we are deeply grateful to the Singapore Police Force for recognizing our team’s efforts in combating cybercrime. At Binance, we have always believed that effective security requires collaboration. That is why we are constantly looking for opportunities to directly engage with both law enforcement agencies and industry players to create a digital environment where everyone feels safe, comfortable, and protected.”

This latest recognition places a spotlight on Binance‘s broader and ongoing efforts to combat illicit activity and build strong public-private partnerships in all parts of the world. In fact, it has been a particularly active month for Binance in Southeast Asia. Earlier this month, Binance also received an appreciation from Thailand’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) for contributions to Operation Cyber Guardian. Additionally, Binance was recently honored with an appreciation medal from the Directorate of Cyber Crime of Indonesia for its long-term support for the unit.

In 2024, Binance responded to nearly 65,000 requests from law enforcement agencies worldwide. Moving forward, Binance remains committed to working collaboratively with both public and private players to ensure the digital sphere remains safe and secure for all.

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The Work Revolution, a nationwide developer challenge, supports the development of cutting-edge integration, automation and AI solutions for a transformed workplace.

SINGAPORE, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Workato, the leading Enterprise Orchestration platform, supported by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), has launched “The Work Revolution” Developer Challenge, a nationwide developer challenge aimed at fostering innovation for the future of work. This initiative invites developers to create cutting-edge integration, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that transform workplace productivity.

Empowering innovators to shape the future of work

With 85 percent of business leaders anticipating a surge in skills development needs due to AI and digital trends in the next three years, this challenge presents developers with a unique opportunity to get ahead of this curve for the future economy. This challenge, open to students, developers, IT professionals, and citizen developers, will feature a prize pool of over S$18,000 in cash. Finalists will be pitching their innovative ideas to a distinguished panel of judges made up of public and private sector leaders.

The Work Revolution Developer Challenge focuses on five critical domains relevant to modern enterprise solutions: security, employee experience, customer experience, operational excellence, and social sector impact. Participants of this challenge will have full access and hands-on experience with Workato’s enterprise automation platform and its cutting-edge AI capabilities. Through this initiative, developers can also gain practical experience to build a robust AI foundation that enhances future career development. By championing innovative solutions across these areas, Workato and IMDA aim to unlock new possibilities for workplace transformation and technological advancement.

“As a strategic partner of IMDA, Workato will continue to empower the broader community to contribute to the transformation of Singapore’s digital economy. This new partnership looks outwards, tapping into the creativity and ingenuity of the wider community to drive the next wave of workplace innovation. This competition is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring innovators to put their ideas into motion and develop skills that will make a real impact on the future of work,” said Vijay Tella, co-founder and CEO of Workato.

The first-place winner will be awarded S$10,000 cash prize and the opportunity to speak at Workato’s flagship conference. The second and third place winners will win S$5,000 and S$3,000 respectively. In addition, all finalists will receive Workato-led exclusive training and mentorship as they prepare for the final presentation.

Driving digital transformation through collaboration

This initiative aims to advance Singapore’s Smart Nation vision by enabling local talent to tackle real-world business challenges. By providing enterprise-grade tools and the opportunity for hands-on innovation, it exemplifies Workato and IMDA’s commitment to jointly foster inclusive growth and digital transformation across Singapore’s workforce, reinforcing Singapore’s position as a trusted digital innovation hub.

“We look forward to seeing the winning solutions that will come out of this Developer Challenge, which is focused on driving innovation for the future of work. We believe Workato’s enterprise automation platform will empower budding developers to create forward-thinking integration, automation, and AI solutions that will transform workplace productivity”, said Edwin Low, Director of Enterprise & Ecosystem Development at the IMDA.

Named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for iPaaS, Workato enables enterprises to transform their business operations by orchestrating business processes end-to-end and operationalizing AI across the entire organization. Workato has helped leading enterprises in Asia Pacific, including Fullerton Health, Gulf Marine, and Jollibee Food Corporation, accelerate digitalisation across their business.

Interested parties can register for the challenge and pre-event trainings happening once a month through the official website. The entry submission deadline is 18 April 2025, at 11:59 PM SGT.

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About Workato

Workato transforms technology complexity into business opportunity. As the leader in enterprise orchestration, Workato helps businesses globally streamline operations by connecting data, processes, applications, and experiences. Its AI-powered platform enables teams to navigate complex workflows in real-time, driving efficiency and agility. Trusted by over 12,000 global customers. Workato empowers organizations of every size to unlock new value and lead in today’s fast-changing world. Learn how Workato helps businesses of all sizes achieve more at workato.com.

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TOKYO, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh has been named one of the TIME Asia-Pacific’s Best Companies of 2025, ranking 64th out of 500 distinguished organisations. This recognition reflects Ricoh’s ongoing commitment to innovation, sustainability, and workplace excellence across the Asia-Pacific region.

The TIME ranking, developed in collaboration with data provider Statista, evaluates companies based on three key dimensions: employee satisfaction, financial performance, and sustainability. The list highlights organisations that are setting benchmarks for success in the region.

TIME and Statista evaluated 5,000 companies and ranked the top 500 based on three primary dimensions:

Employee Satisfaction: Assessed using 2023 survey data from over 50,000 participants across the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on direct and indirect recommendations.Financial Performance: Evaluated based on criteria such as generating at least US $100 million in 2023 revenue and demonstrating positive revenue growth or profitability from 2021 to 2023.Sustainability Transparency (ESG): Analysed using 2022 ESG data, including environmental impact, social factors like board diversity, and governance practices such as CSR reporting. Ricoh’s recognition underscores its strong financial performance, positive workplace culture, and dedication to creating sustainable value for society.

“We are honoured to be recognised among TIME’s Best Companies in Asia. This achievement reflects the dedication and passion of our employees, whose innovation and commitment drive our success,” said Kei Uesugi, Managing Director, Ricoh Asia Pacific. “At Ricoh, we believe that a strong, inclusive culture is key to long-term success and that empowering people across our organisation is the foundation for sustainable growth. This recognition reinforces our commitment to creating lasting value through technology, collaboration, and responsible business practices.”

This marks Ricoh’s latest global recognition, following its inclusion in TIME’s World’s Best Companies of 2023 and achieving Certification™ from Great Place To Work® in 2024 in the United States. In December 2024, Ricoh secured the 35th position among 500 companies in the Financial Times’ ‘Best Employers: Asia-Pacific 2025′ list, ranking 4th in the Technology Hardware and Equipment category.

The company continues to drive transformation by integrating digital services, workplace solutions, and environmental stewardship into its business strategy.

Related Links

TIME Asia-Pacific’s Best Companies of 2025
https://time.com/collection/worlds-best-companies-2025-asia-pacific/ 

Ricoh selected amongst the Financial Times “Best Employers Asia-Pacific 2025
https://www.ricoh.com/info/2024/1204_1

Ricoh named as one of TIME World’s Best Companies of 2023
https://www.ricoh.com/info/2023/0915_1

About Ricoh

Ricoh is a leading provider of integrated digital services and print and imaging solutions designed to support the digital transformation of workplaces, workspaces and optimise business performance.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh’s global operation reaches customers in approximately 200 countries and regions, supported by cultivated knowledge, technologies, and organisational capabilities nurtured over its 85-year history. In the financial year ended March 2024, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,348 billion yen (approx. 15.5 billion USD).

It is Ricoh’s mission and vision to empower individuals to find ‘Fulfillment through Work’ by understanding and transforming how people work so we can unleash their potential and creativity to realise a sustainable future.

For further information, please visit www.ricoh.com

© 2025 RICOH ASIA PACIFIC PTE LTD. All rights reserved. All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.

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