Drive Excellence – Join PetroSync and Elevate Your Career Through API Standards

 Stay ahead of competitors with PetroSync’s API 653 training. Boost efficiency, cut costs, and elevate your career through API standards.

When Competitors Move Faster, Where Does That Leave You?

Imagine this: your competitors have already upgraded their operations by adopting the latest API Standard. Their teams are aligned, processes are sharper, and they make fewer costly mistakes. Meanwhile, your company is still relying on outdated practices. The gap may not be visible at first—but over time, it becomes wider and harder to close.

In today’s highly competitive oil and gas industry, being left behind isn’t just about losing opportunities—it’s about losing clients, contracts, and credibility. Your competitors are moving faster, adapting quicker, and reaping the rewards of efficiency. The question is, will you let them outpace you, or will you take the lead?

Unlocking Efficiency: The Hidden Value of API Standards

Adopting API Standards is not just about compliance—it’s about creating a culture of excellence. Organizations that integrate these standards often see a significant boost in team productivity. When everyone follows a clear, proven framework, collaboration becomes smoother, and decision-making becomes more confident.

Operational efficiency is another powerful advantage. Instead of wasting hours troubleshooting avoidable errors, your team can focus on performance and innovation. This not only saves time but also positions your business as a trusted partner in the marketplace.

Take API 653 as an example. By implementing the right inspection and repair standards for storage tanks, companies avoid downtime, extend asset life, and enhance safety—all of which contribute directly to operational success.

From Costly Mistakes to Smart Savings with AI-Driven Insights

The reality is, mistakes are expensive. A single oversight can lead to downtime, rework, or even regulatory fines. However, integrating technology such as AI-powered chatbots into your workflow can transform how your business operates.

Here’s the truth:

Companies that leverage AI in operations have reported up to a 40% increase in team productivity.

AI-driven tools streamline workflows, leading to efficiency gains of nearly 30%.

Cost savings are equally impressive, with businesses reducing overhead by up to 25% thanks to smarter, faster decision-making.

By combining standardized practices like API with modern digital tools, you minimize risks while maximizing profitability. It’s not just about avoiding losses—it’s about unlocking new opportunities for growth.

Why PetroSync Is Your Strategic Partner for API 653 Training

At this point, the choice is clear. To stay ahead, you need both knowledge and application. This is where PetroSync comes in. With years of experience in delivering world-class training, PetroSync empowers professionals like you to not only understand but also implement API standards effectively.

Our API 653 training is designed to help you master inspection, repair, alteration, and reconstruction processes. You’ll gain practical insights, learn from industry experts, and acquire the confidence to lead your team toward operational excellence.

Your competitors may already be making their move—but you still have the chance to take the lead. Drive excellence, sharpen your edge, and elevate your career with PetroSync.

About PetroSync Global Internasional

PetroSync was established in Singapore in 2010 and began its expansion into Indonesia in 2013. To this day, PetroSync has become a leading oil and gas training provider, with a participant passing rate as high as 90%.

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Learn, Buy, and Repair Strings All in One Place: LVL Music Academy Expands in Bukit Timah

 

 LVL Music Academy, co-founded by Principal Janice and Luthier Alan, has opened its only branch in Bukit Timah, Singapore. The new studio features a boutique string instrument shop and professional repair workshop alongside its music education programs, offering students and musicians a complete one-stop hub to learn, buy, and repair violins, cellos, and bows.

LVL Music Academy, established in 2013, has officially opened its only branch in Bukit Timah, Singapore. The new studio brings together music education, a boutique string instrument shop, and a professional repair workshop — making it the only music school in Singapore to offer this complete ecosystem under one roof.

The Bukit Timah space features five soundproof teaching rooms, a dedicated luthier workshop, and retail areas for curated violins, cellos, bows, and accessories. Students and musicians can now trial instruments, receive expert setup and repair services, and take lessons all in the same location.

“Every violin and cello deserves precision care,” said Co-Founder and Luthier Alan Senejani. “By having a professional workshop on-site, we give musicians confidence that their instruments will always perform at their best.”

Principal Janice, Co-Founder of LVL, added: “Our goal has always been to nurture musicians with both discipline and artistry. The new Bukit Timah studio provides an inspiring environment where students can grow while having access to the right instruments and expert support.

Conveniently located near Beauty World MRT, the new LVL Music Academy branch serves as a hub for Singapore’s string community — combining lessons, instrument sales, and luthier services for players of all ages and levels.

Find LVL Music Academy on Google Maps.

About LVL Music Academy

Established in 2013, LVL Music Academy in Singapore is a leading music school offering violin, cello, piano, viola, and music theory lessons for all ages under the guidance of Ms Janice. The Academy also features a boutique violin shop and dedicated cello shop, providing students and musicians access to curated instruments and professional expertise.

 

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“A Compass for Leaders Who Create the Future,” a trilogy of books on leadership skills, is now Available in English

 

 A guide for future CxOs, based on the insights of Masayuki Chatani, ex-CTO of PlayStation and ex-Japan Head of Build by McKinsey, has been released in English.

Office Chatani Inc. has announced the completion of the English Edition of the “Recommendations for Future CxOs” Trilogy – “A Compass for Leaders Who Create the Future,” now available on Amazon in 15 countries.

The first part of the trilogy, "Survival Strategy," offers advice on how to think and act in the VUCA era, a time of great change and uncertainty, while the second part, "Practical Implementation," offers ideas and guidelines for future CxOs to put into practice. Finally, the third part, "Future Outlook," focuses on essential areas in the future of management, explains the past and present while looking ahead to the future, and shares hints on building "vision and strategy."

This series is a collection of thoughts that the author, Masayuki Chatani, a former CEO, CTO, and CDO, wants to share with the next generation, and is filled with topics that seek to guide those who are trying to create new things in the future. It also serves as a guidebook for future creative minds such as middle school, high school, and college students.

The cover of each book features a digitized version of one character of "Shuhari" by the author Masayuki Chatani, who is also a calligrapher (calligrapher name: KouTetsu Chatani), which was exhibited at the Independent Calligraphy Exhibition in January 2021 at the National Art Center, Tokyo.

Survival Strategy
Physical: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1T7QHGV
Practical Implementation
Physical: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FB8VWQG7
Future Outlook
Physical: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJLPC3DJ

[Background of Publishing]
The relative position of Japanese companies in the global economy has declined since its peak during the bubble of the late 1980s. In addition, the declining birthrate and aging population has put the future of the Japanese economy and society in jeopardy. On the other hand, internet and digital technology companies established in the United States since the 1990s have become world leaders.

With these things in mind, author Masayuki Chatanii, who has previously served as CTO and EVP of Sony's PlayStation division, executive officer of AI at Rakuten, CDO of KPMG Japan, CEO of KPMG's digital subsidiary KPMG Ignition Tokyo, and Japan Head of Build by McKinsey of McKinsey '& Company, has found that there are many business people in Japan who want to break away from the status quo. He has decided to pass on his suggestions for the next generation who will create new value in the future, based on his 30-plus years of experience in cutting-edge technology development and digital business management.

Having held multiple CxO positions, including CEO, CTO, and CDO, and having worked at companies including Sony and Rakuten, and professional services firms such as KPMG and McKinsey, the author hopes that this book of practical, broad-ranging, and in-depth recommendations will be of use to leaders aspiring to become CxOs in the future.

The "A Compass for Leaders who Create the Future" trilogy will be available in both physical and digital formats through Amazon in the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Brazil (eBook only), Canada, Mexico (eBook only), Australia, India (eBook only), Poland (eBook only), and Sweden (eBook only).

[Author Masayuki Chatani]
From 2014 to 2018, Chatani was an executive officer in charge of AI at Rakuten, where he developed and operated conversational AI solutions. From 2019 to 2022, he served as the first Representative Director and CEO of KPMG Ignition Tokyo, a digital group company of the auditing firm KPMG, and as CDO and partner at KPMG Japan, where he promoted the digitalization and AI adoption of compliance professional services such as audits and taxation. From 2022 to 2024, he was the head of McKinsey & Company's Build by McKinsey Japan. In July 2024, he published "Behind the Scenes at PlayStation: Former CTO Talks about 16 Years of Creation."

Currently, he supports companies in their creative management as the representative director of Office Chatani Co., Ltd. (http://www.office-chatani.com).

About Office Chatani, Inc.

Office Chatani Inc. is a firm that supports creativity-driven management. The company is led by Kimiyuki Chatani (茶谷 公之)—author of The Era of Creators (“創造する人の時代”)—who has previously served as CTO and Executive Vice President of a global video game platform business, an executive officer at an internet conglomerate, CEO of a digital group company within a professional services firm, and head of the Japan digital team at a strategy consulting firm.

 

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ASUENE Named to “Forbes Asia 100 to Watch 2025” in the Energy & Green Tech Category

 

ASUENE Inc. is honored to be named to Forbes Asia’s “100 to Watch 2025,” an annual list announced on August 26, 2025 by the Asia edition of the U.S. business magazine Forbes. This prestigious list highlights 100 fast-rising small companies and startups across the Asia-Pacific region, including 14 from Japan. Among them, ASUENE is proud to be among the companies in the Energy & Green Tech industry specializing in the carbon accounting cloud service.

About “Forbes Asia 100 to Watch”

The Forbes Asia 100 to Watch is a list curated by Forbes Asia that spotlights startups and small companies in the Asia-Pacific region experiencing rapid growth. Now in its fifth year, the list encompasses high-growth sectors such as AI and deep tech, as well as biotechnology, spacetech, and green tech, showcasing companies that are gaining global recognition. Selection criteria include impact on and contribution to their industry and region, market fit, promising business model, innovation, track record of consistent revenue growth and the ability to attract funding. Being named to this list reflects international recognition of ASUENE’s ongoing efforts and achievements.

Forbes Asia 100 To Watch 2025：https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesasiateam/2025/08/25/forbes-asia-100-to-watch-2025/

Comment from Kohei Nishiwada, Founder & CEO of ASUENE

“I am truly honored that ASUENE has been named to “Forbes Asia 100 to Watch 2025”. As the only company from Japan in the field of the carbon accounting cloud service, this recognition is a proof to our vision and commitment being acknowledged in Asia. Encouraged by this honor, we will continue to take on the challenge of realizing a sustainable society, expanding our impact from Asia to the world.”

ASUENE Company Profile

ASUENE Inc. is a leading Climate Tech company in Japan with the mission of ”Changing the world for the next generation”. We provide "ASUENE", a carbon accounting platform to measure, report and reduce carbon emissions of companies and we contribute to the net zero society.

About ASUENE APAC Pte. Ltd.

Company name: ASUENE Inc. Representative: Founder & CEO Kohei Nishiwada Date of establishment: October, 2019 Headquarters: WeWork, KDX Toranomon 1Chome Building 4F, 1-10-5 Toranomon, Minato-Ku URL: https://corp.asuene.com/en

 

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