25 7 月, 2022

Blockchain-Based App Wins UN Secretary-General’s Innovation & Sustainability Award

NEW YORK, Jul 25, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The UN Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) partnered with the UN International Computing Center (UNICC) to launch a Digital Certificate of Entitlement (DCE) app to modernize the tracking and eligibility of UN retirees. This app allows retirees to use their smartphone, tablet, or another personal device to submit an electronic certificate of eligibility instead of a paper-based submission. The DCE uses cutting-edge biometric/facial recognition, blockchain, and global positioning technologies to track the eligibility of retirees.The DCE project was piloted in 2020 with retirees from the World Food Programme and the Food and Agricultural Organization. The DCE deployment was then fast-tracked in 2021 as a response to the worldwide disruption of postal services caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now 20% of eligible retirees and beneficiaries have enrolled in the DCE and more than 10,000 retirees and beneficiaries have successfully issued their Certificate of Entitlement via the app.The DCE is environmentally friendly, secure, and delivers organizational efficiencies to the UNJSPF. For that reason, the United Nations has selected the DCE as the winner of the Secretary-General Award for innovation and sustainability."The United Nations has proven that blockchain technology can be used by governments to streamline enterprise-level processes," said Dino Cataldo Dell'Accio, CIO, UNJSPF. He continued to say, "The UN is a leader in using blockchain and other cutting-edge innovations to improve the lives of people around the world."After the successful launch of the blockchain-based DCE, Dell'Accio recognized the need for a roadmap and evaluation criteria for blockchain solutions. As a member of the non-profit Government Blockchain Association (GBA) (https://gbaglobal.org), he volunteers his time and experience to help develop standards in support of innovators and problem solvers around the globe. For more information about the DCE and the award, go to the UNJSPF Digital Certificate of Entitlement page (bit.ly/3PzmpSu). Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

8 11 月, 2021

askST: What is the electronic SG Arrival Card and who has to submit it?

SINGAPORE - The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has encouraged returning Singaporeans, permanent residents and long-term pass holders who have been vaccinated overseas to upload their vaccination certificate to their electronic Health Declaration Card before arrival here. This came just before Australia and Switzerland joined the list of countries on Singapore's Vaccinated Travel Lane scheme at 11.59pm on Sunday (Nov 7). ICA said in a statement on Sunday that the declaration card is part of the electronic SG Arrival Card. Q: What is the SG Arrival Card? A: The SG Arrival Card is an electronic arrival card containing the personal information, trip details and health declaration of travellers seeking entry into Singapore. It is not a visa into the Republic. Q: Who should submit the SG Arrival Card? A: All travellers seeking entry into Singapore should submit the SG Arrival Card, including Singapore citizens, permanent residents, long-term pass holders, those with in-principle approval (IPA) letters, and travellers under the Frequent Traveller Programme. Those transiting or transferring through Singapore without seeking immigration clearance need not submit the SG Arrival Card. Q: Why do I have to submit the health declaration card in the SG Arrival Card? A: This requirement is part of ICA's border control measures in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Q: How do I submit the SG Arrival card? A: Travellers can submit their SG Arrival Card online via ICA's Web portal or through the official SG Arrival Card mobile app. The app can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. There are two different online forms on the website. One is for Singapore citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders - such as work pass, student pass and dependant's pass holders. The other is for other travellers, including IPA letter holders and those enrolled in the Frequent Traveller Programme. Submission via ICA's website or the official app is free. ICA does not support or endorse services offered by commercial entities that provide assistance in submitting the SG Arrival Card for a fee. PHOTOS: SCREENGRAB FROM GOOGLE PLAY STORE More on this topic Related Story Returning S'poreans, PRs and pass holders vaccinated overseas encouraged to upload certificate Related Story What to do in VTL destinations, from Christmas in France to 4am shopping in South Korea Q: When should I submit the SG Arrival Card? A: Travellers should submit their SG Arrival Card within three days prior to their arrival in Singapore. This is to avoid unnecessary delays during immigration clearance. Q: Am I required to upload my Covid-19 digital vaccination certificate via the SG Arrival Card if I was vaccinated in Singapore? A: Singapore residents and long-term pass holders vaccinated against Covid-19 in Singapore are not required to upload their vaccination certificate via the SG Arrival Card, as their vaccination record would have been automatically transmitted to ICA's immigration system. They can use the automated lanes for immigration clearance upon arrival. Q: Am I required to upload my Covid-19 digital vaccination certificate via the SG Arrival Card if I was vaccinated overseas? A: Singapore residents and long-term pass holders vaccinated against Covid-19 overseas are not required to upload their vaccination certificate via the SG Arrival Card prior to returning to Singapore. But they are encouraged to do so as it will enable their vaccination record to be reflected in the Ministry of Health's HealthHub or TraceTogether apps. It will also allow them to use the automated lanes upon arrival for faster immigration clearance. They only need to scan or upload the QR code in their vaccination certificate if they choose to provide their vaccination record via the SG Arrival Card. Singapore residents and long-term pass holders who do not upload their foreign digital vaccination certificate before their arrival can still present their vaccination certificates - whether physical or digital - to the authorities upon their arrival in Singapore. But they will have to clear immigration at the manual counters. More on this topic Related Story Some travellers face issues getting VTL pass to enter S'pore due to differences in vaccine certification Related Story S'pore to resume travel from South Asia, eases measures for those from Malaysia, Indonesia Q: What happens if I don't submit the SG Arrival Card, or make a false health declaration? A: Failure to complete or submit the SG Arrival Card, as well as providing false information in the card, is an offence under the Infectious Diseases Act. First-time offenders may be jailed for up to six months, fined up to $10,000, or both. Those who commit a subsequent offence may be jailed for up to a year, fined up to $20,000, or both. Travellers should submit their SG Arrival Card again if there is any change in their health status prior to arrival in Singapore. More on this topic Related Story No lack of interest in S'pore for leisure travel under VTL despite higher costs, risk of longer stay if infected Related Story What travellers can do to speed up immigration clearance at Changi Airport

10 8 月, 2021

Verie Announces a Traceable Anti-Counterfeiting Certificate for Brand Owners and Artists

Hong Kong, China / SEAPRWire / August 10, 2021 / – Verie, a leading e-commerce brand connecting reality and virtuality, has recently announced its traceable anti-counterfeiting certificate for brand owners and artists. Verie offers users the opportunity to claim the corresponding traceable anti-counterfeiting certificates mapped to authentic real-world goods. With the development of new consumer industries and the integration of reality and virtuality, brand owners and creators are looking for ways to explore more digital economic gameplay in virtual reality. Under the wave of a new consumption era, a new blockchain platform has emerged to build a bridge between reality and the Metaverse virtual world. Verie, the modern e-commerce and social art creation sharing platform, is driven by a unique blockchain technology that enables products to be traceable and anti-counterfeit. What’s more, it allows the cover of the traceable anti-counterfeit certificate to be designed as a virtual digital image and then distributed on the Verie platform or other social media to facilitate interaction among community members. Each traceable anti-counterfeiting certificate cover distributed in Verie corresponds to an authentic real-world product. According to Verie’s team, “The traceable anti-counterfeiting certificate corresponding to branded products is also a bridge and certificate to enter the digital world, which will help us to shuttle between virtual and reality.” Verie links physical goods bought in real life to virtual space and integrates diverse essential elements of energy into the virtual life of Metaverse. The goods sold on the Verie platform are all brand-directed. Basically, all goods sold on the Verie platform must pass the Verie technical authentication to obtain an NFT appraisal certificate. Additionally, Verie issues traceable anti-counterfeiting certificates through the notes provided by the brand. The traceable anti-counterfeiting certificate (NFT) is also a voucher for Verie to connect people to the digital world. The cover of the certificate offers a virtual image for the goods on sale through notable designers and artists globally, which is then submitted for the community to vote on the final version of the virtual product image. Using Verie platform, brand owners and creators can unlock diverse opportunities such as: The Verie platform has a complete physical boutique/fashionable product sales function. More so, it can publish the corresponding anti-counterfeiting traceability certificate (NFT) and the accompanying virtual image of the product, offering support for diverse digital art creations of the goods on sale, as well as assisting brand owners to enter a broader online virtual digital world.Brand merchants such as independent creative brands, modern brands, and luxury brands can sell their products on the Verie platform and provide the cover of the traceability and anti-counterfeiting certificate for the trendy brand products.Platform users can buy different kinds of high-quality goods on the Verie platform and can claim the corresponding traceable anti-counterfeiting vouchers that can be traded and receive the virtual image of the voucher cover in the window of their Verie account. Brands can execute product marketing on the Verie platform as well as cooperate with Verie to launch different operational activities, like creating their brand stores, designing brand display spaces, virtual images of various products and their anti- counterfeiting traceability certificates through Verie Technology. Verie is constantly looking to expand its footprint as it works towards onboarding more brands, IP images, and artists or independent creators worldwide. On the Verie platform, there will be sales of cultural and creative fashion boutiques, tens of thousands of virtual reality creations, virtual space props and many more. Ultimately, Verie’s anti- counterfeiting traceability certificate cover will provide support for various digital art creations, as well as facilitate the multi-dimensional interaction between brands and users. About Verie Verie is an emerging trendy e-commerce and community-based art creation sharing platform driven by blockchain technology. Social Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/verieio Telegram: https://t.me/verienews Media Contact Company: Verie Group Limited Contact: Aries Wang Email: info@verie.io Website: http://verie.io/ SOURCE: Verie Group Limited The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( www.seaprwire.com ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )

12 5 月, 2021

Six building owners fined for not renewing fire certificates

SINGAPORE - Six building owners have been finedfor occupying their premises without a valid Fire Certificate. The individuals were charged in court between Jan 12 and April 27 with occupying their premises contravening Section 20(2) of the Fire Safety Act for one to two months. The building owners were fined between $1,400 and $2,000. Under the Act, the premises must have a valid fire certificate before they can be occupied, reiterated the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) in a statement on Wednesday (May 12). The six premises are at 121 Neythal Road, 27 Foch Road, 40 Tuas West Road, 175 Bencoolen Street, 5 Tuas View Lane, and 3 Pioneer Sector Walk. The places cited are mostly industrial buildings, except for 27 Foch Road and 175 Bencoolen Street which are commercial buildings. SCDF said it had alerted the building owners two months before the expiry of the fire certificates and issued multiple reminders. But they had failed to renew the certificates. All six have renewed their certificates since then, added SCDF. A valid certificate is evidence that the fire safety measures installed on the premises have been checked, and the building is safe to be occupied, said SCDF. Depending on the area's fire risk and extent of fire safety measures required, the certificate has to be renewed every one to three years. SCDF said it takes a serious view of fire certificate-related offences. A valid certificate is issued only after a building's fire safety measures, such as fire alarms, sprinklers, and emergency power supply systems have been checked and found to be in working condition. A professional engineer must be engaged to do the checks. If these critical systems are not functioning, there is great risk to the building's occupants during emergencies, and it can lead to severe consequences such as loss of life and damage to property, SCDF said. "We urge all building owners to play their part to ensure the safety of the occupants of their premises."