Registration is open for Project Finance & Project Financial Modelling Online Masterclass ACN Newswire

Registration is open for Project Finance & Project Financial Modelling Online Masterclass

February 15, 2023
Singapore, Feb 15, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Infocus International Group, a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services, has launched the Project Finance & Project Financial Modelling online masterclass and it will be commencing live on 9th May 2023. Today's project finance (PF) transactions require a higher level of expertise not only in programming more sophisticated and flexible financial models, but also in incorporating the latest risk mitigation and credit enhancement instruments. While higher standards of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact management are being demanded of all major capital projects worldwide, more options and models for ESG mitigation, insurance, guarantee products, and financing instruments are now available. This online course covers both the latest PF strategies, risk mitigation instruments, as well as financial modelling best practices. The objective of this course is to provide participants with an enhanced understanding of the practical & documentation requirements of all interested parties to today's PF transaction. This programme provides participants with proven PF analytical strategies and transaction structuring techniques which will enable participants to quantitatively assess risks, resolve constraints, and reach project financial closure. This programme is also designed to enhance the check lists and benchmark metrics by which participants can reduce losses and which will be viewed favourably by both management and the regulatory community.A past participant from Asian Development Bank shared that, "The course had a good balance of both the quantitative and qualitative factors to be considered in project finance modelling. The instructor is experienced yet approachable.""It is a very good program for both beginners in Project Finance and as a refresher for practitioners alike," said a past participant from PE Power.Benefits of Attending- Limited-recourse project financing models & transaction management- Project finance documentation management, risk analysis models & Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) mitigation options- Sources of PPP financing: financial products, guarantee instruments, credit enhancements & bankability techniques- Designing financial models part 1: Financial model design requirements & work plan management- Designing financial models part 2 & 3: Programming financial statements and interpreting international accounting standards- Designing financial models part 4: Project finance model stress-testing simulation analyses, and modelling for credit enhancements- Summary group exercise: Evaluating a financial model for PF risk allocation, transaction closure and post-transaction economic regulation & tariff adjustmentWant to learn more?Simply email esther@infocusevent.com or call +65 6325 0210 to obtain your FREE COPY of the event brochure. For more information, please visit www.infocusinternational.com/projectfinance-online.About Infocus International GroupInfocus International is a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services for diverse business communities. We recognise clients' needs and responds with innovative and result oriented programmes. All products are founded on high value content in diverse subject areas, and the highest level of quality is ensured through intensive and in-depth market research from local and international insights. For more information: www.infocusinternational.com Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Infocus International Brings Back Public-Private Partnerships In-Person Course in Singapore ACN Newswire

Infocus International Brings Back Public-Private Partnerships In-Person Course in Singapore

January 25, 2023
Singapore, Jan 25, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) workshop is back for 2023 in Singapore. Infocus International is delighted to bring one of their best events to professionals from all around the world and it will be commencing on 6th February 2023 in Singapore.We need new infrastructure. Roads, airports, schools, hospitals and housing: the list is enormous and growing. Yet severely limited budgets, economic uncertainty caused by volatile commodity prices, and deficits continue to prevent government at all levels from delivering the kinds of structural change that has always been needed.In response, some countries have developed relatively successful PPP programmes - similar in many ways yet with specific national characteristics. Challenges remain throughout each region and are intensifying in the current environment. Merely grasping the concepts of PPP does not do justice to our great responsibility of having an ownership in the country's future. We already know what we need to do, now is the time to really discover HOW. Beginning with an in-depth understanding of how PPPs work, from financial, commercial, project & legal aspects, we seek to push our participants to innovate with real life case studies, group discussions and technical evaluation.One of our past participants from Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Ltd shared that, "The facilitator was very knowledgeable on the subject matter, very responsive to questions and innovative in the delivery of the PPP training program. The knowledge gained will assist me in productive participation in ongoing and planned PPP Projects in my country."Another past participant from PNG Ports Corporation also mentioned that, "This is an excellent course for anyone involved in PPP. Highly recommended."Benefits of Attending:- Use best practices from international case studies of successful PPP transactions and common practical pitfalls to avoid- Design and manage PPP legal, regulatory & institutional frameworks to attract investors and complete PPP transactions- Apply models for the efficient design and completion of PPP feasibility studies- Understand project financing requirements and evaluate PPP financial models for both affordability and bankability- Evaluate and apply different credit enhancement techniques to ensure PPP bankability, including blended financing, viability gap funding (VGF), partial guarantees, risk insurance products, output-based aid (OBA) and other financial instruments- Design PPP transaction implementation plans and manage & oversee PPP transaction advisors for reaching commercial closure and financial closure- Models for PPP tender documents, including PPP Project Information Memoranda ("InfoMemos"), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs) - International models for designing and drafting PPP contracts & agreements- Environmental & social impact mitigation techniques to structure sustainable private investments in public infrastructure- Plans for managing sustainable PPP contracts including ensuring technical performance, quality of service delivery, price review & adjustment regulatory models, legal contract management and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniquesWant to learn more?Simply email to esther@infocusevent.com or call +65 6325 0210 to register your attendance. For more information, please visit https://www.infocusinternational.com/pppAbout Infocus International GroupInfocus International is a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services for diverse business communities. We recognises clients' needs and responds with innovative and result oriented programmes. All products are founded on high value content in diverse subject areas, and the highest level of quality is ensured through intensive and in-depth market research from local and international insights. For more information: www.infocusinternational.com Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Mazda Production and Sales Results for November 2022 JCN Newswire

Mazda Production and Sales Results for November 2022

December 26, 2022
HIROSHIMA, Japan, Dec 26, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mazda Motor Corporation's production and sales results for November 2022 are summarized below.I. Production1. Domestic ProductionMazda's domestic production volume in November 2022 decreased 11.9% year on year due to decreased production of passenger vehicles.[Domestic production of key models in November 2022]CX-5:32,399 units(down 0.2% year on year)MAZDA3:8,746 units(down 34.9%)CX-30:6,639 units(down 32.2%)2. Overseas ProductionMazda's overseas production volume in November 2022 increased 6.0% year on year due to increased production of passenger vehicles.[Overseas production of key models in November 2022]CX-30:8,951 units(down 12.6% year on year)MAZDA3:7,684 units(down 48.2%)MAZDA2:7,518 units(up 111.7%)II. Domestic SalesMazda's domestic sales volume in November 2022 increased 10.7% year on year due to increased sales of passenger vehicles.Mazda's registered vehicle market share was 4.1% (up 0.5 points year on year), with a 1.8% share of the micro-mini segment (down 0.3 points) and a 3.1% total market share (up 0.1 points).[Domestic sales of key models in November 2022]MAZDA2:1,668 units(down 36.3% year on year)CX-5:1,517 units(up 399.0%)CX-60:1,401 unitsIII. ExportsMazda's export volume in November 2022 increased 1.6% year on year due to increased shipments to North America and other regions.[Exports of key models in November 2022]CX-5:26,600 units(down 12.2% year on year)MAZDA3:6,895 units(up 30.2%)CX-30:5,287 units(down 24.0%)IV. Global SalesMazda's global sales volume in November 2022 decreased 2.7% year on year due to decreased sales in China, Europe and other regions.[Global sales of key models in November 2022]CX-5:29,584 units(up 20.0% year on year)MAZDA3:12,156 units(down 37.4%)CX-30:11,758 units(down 31.5%)For more information, visit https://newsroom.mazda.com/en/publicity/release/2022/202212/221226a.html. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Ni Hsin Group Unveils Two TAILG EBIXON EV Motorcycle Models ACN Newswire

Ni Hsin Group Unveils Two TAILG EBIXON EV Motorcycle Models

November 22, 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Ni Hsin EV Tech Sdn. Bhd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Main Market-listed Ni Hsin Group Berhad (formerly known as Ni Hsin Resources Berhad (Bursa: NIHSIN, 7215)), today unveiled two models of the TAILG EBIXON EV Motorcycles.Managing Director of NH EV TECH, Khoo Chee KongMr. Chee Kok Hee, Secretary General of Malaysia Motorcycle and Scooter Dealers Association; Mr. Lee Kun Feng, Vice President of Dongguan Tailing Motor Vehicle Co., Ltd; Yang Berbaqhagia Dato' Zailani Hj Hashim, Director General of Road Transport Department; Yang Berbahagia Dato' Seri Rosman Mohamed, Chairman of Ni Hsin Ev Tech Sdn. Bhd.; and Mr. Khoo Chee Kong, Managing Director of Ni Hsin Ev Tech Sdn. Bhd. [L-R]The models, the TAILG EBIXON BOLD and TAILG EBIXON TORQ, in the personal and commercial use categories, respectively, are assembled at the Group's manufacturing facilities in Seri Kembangan, Selangor.Khoo Chee Kong, Managing Director of NH EV TECH, said, "After more than two years of hard work, from the conceptualisation, R&D, experimentation, trial and error, and close collaboration with our formidable partner, Dongguan Tailing Motor Vehicle Co., Ltd, we finally achieved the milestone with the launching of our TAILG EBIXON EV Motorcycles - the Game Changer for Ni Hsin Group."The Group started selling coffee from motorcycles in line with BLACKBIXON's concept of cafe@home cafe@office cafe@anywhere where the BLACKBIXON Coffee Bike can quickly deliver coffee ordered through e-commerce platforms.Khoo explained, "The first motorcycle we experimented with was an internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycle which was not efficient as it was burdensome and costly, and we wanted a vehicle that is environmentally friendly. After a series of trials and experiences, an electrical motorcycle that was clean and has zero tailpipe emission was successfully developed, as our BLACKBIXON Coffee Bike last year.""We soon realised that there is a market for this purpose-built machine. The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a spike in e-commerce and hence the demand for delivery services. Motorcycles are a popular choice for its quicker delivery time and low maintenance. In light of global warming, EV motorcycles make perfect sense as they are energy efficient and cheaper to maintain.""There are lots of opportunities for the use of EVs, with the government providing incentives in the form of tax reliefs for the assembly or manufacturing of EVs, component parts, and the development of EV ecosystems such as charging facilities. The government as well as government-linked companies (GLCs) are also expected to adopt the use of EVs. Also, the global electric scooter and motorcycle market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 10.2% to US$93.9 billion by 2031 from US$35.3 billion in 2021.""Our target is to sell 15,000 units of TAILG EBIXON EV Motorcycles a year over the next three years covering the Asia Pacific region. We are deep in negotiations with several organisations, GLCs, government agencies and dealers to promote, market and distribute our EV motorcycles in the region. Our business model includes outright sale and rent-to-own modules to businesses as well as consumers."The Group's venture into the manufacture and assembly of EV motorcycles underscores its commitment to social and environmental responsibilities while creating a green revenue stream in carbon trading, in which emissions are treated as either carbon credits or offsets that can be sold in a carbon market such as Bursa Securities Malaysia Berhad's voluntary carbon market (Bursa VCM), to be opened by the end of 2022.Ni Hsin's EV motorcycle business generates carbon offsets that can be sold to other companies to reduce their carbon footprint. The Bursa VCM will, besides providing transparency in the carbon credit market, boost investments in high-quality offsetting projects such as planting trees or shifting to cleaner fuels.In conjunction with the unveiling of the two TAILG EBIXON EV Motorcycle models, Ni Hsin will also sign Memorandum of Agreements with several esteemed and well-connected organisations, including MIMOS Berhad, Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn Bhd (PROLINTAS), HAI-O Enterprise Bhd and PT Winn Pratama Indonesia to assist in the marketing, promotion and distribution of these EV motorcycles.Ni Hsin Group Berhad: NIHSIN [Bursa: 7215] [RIC: NHSN:KL] [BB: NHR:MK], http://www.ni-hsin.com/ Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Toyota: GR Models to be Exhibited at the 2022 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show JCN Newswire

Toyota: GR Models to be Exhibited at the 2022 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show

November 2, 2022
TOKYO, Nov 2, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced at the SEMA (Special Equipment Market Association) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 1, 2022, the "GR COROLLA RALLY CONCEPT", the "GR SUPRA '10-SECOND TWINS'", planned and built by Toyota Motorsports Garage, the "GR86 DAILY DRIFTER", a drifting concept car created by Larry Chen, and the "GR86 CUP CAR", a cup car for the "GR Cup", a one-make race to be held by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing North America (hereinafter referred to as TGRNA) from 2023.TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, which promotes making ever-better motorsports-bred cars, will present the GR lineup reflecting the knowledge gained from the challenges and victories of racing and rallying in the development of production vehicles and concept models at the show, the largest event for automotive customization enthusiasts in North America.For more information, visit https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/38172289.html. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Summary of Briefing on Honda Motorcycle Business JCN Newswire

Summary of Briefing on Honda Motorcycle Business

September 13, 2022
TOKYO, Sep 13, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda aims to realize carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities Honda is involved in by 2050. Today, Honda held a press briefing regarding its motorcycle business initiatives, presented by Kohei Takeuchi (Director, Executive Vice President and Representative Executive Officer) and Yoshishige Nomura (Managing Officer). A summary of the briefing follows:1. Approach toward carbon neutrality of motorcycle productsTo accommodate a variety of uses and needs of customers around the world, Honda offers a wide range of motorcycle products, from small commuter models to large fun models, which are used globally in both emerging and advanced countries. In emerging nations, especially, there is high demand for motorcycles, mainly commuter models, as a lifeline of people in their everyday life; however, popularization of electric models faces challenges such as heavier vehicle weight and higher prices. Also, demand for electric models depends largely on government incentives, regulations and availability of charging infrastructure in each respective market.Considering these circumstances, Honda will accelerate the electrification of motorcycles as the primary focus of environmental strategies for motorcycle business, while also continuing to advance ICE, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality for all of its motorcycle products during the 2040s. Moreover, Honda will continue to lead the industry at the forefront of its environmental initiatives.＜Continued Initiatives to Advance ICE＞In order to realize carbon neutrality while accommodating the wide range of customer needs and usage environments unique to motorcycles, Honda continues its initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions from ICE models, while also developing models compatible with carbon neutral fuels such as gasoline-ethanol blends. To be more specific, in addition to Brazil where flex-fuel (E100)*1 motorcycle models are already available, Honda plans to introduce flex-fuel models in India, as well, one of the major motorcycle markets. The plan is to first introduce flex-fuel (E20) *1 models beginning in 2023, and flex-fuel (E100) models in 2025.2. Electrification Initiatives＜Introducing electric motorcycle models to meet wide-ranging customer needs＞Anticipating market expansion, Honda will introduce electric motorcycles that accommodate a wide range of customer needs. Commuter models and fun models combined, Honda will introduce more than 10 new electric motorcycle models by 2025, with an aim to reach annual electric motorcycle sales of 1 million units within the next five years, and 3.5 million units (approximately 15% of total sales) as of 2030. Details of product launch plans follow:(1) Commuter EVsAs businesses are becoming more environmentally conscious, demand for business-use electric motorcycle models has been on the rise in recent years. To fulfill such demand, Honda has been offering the Honda e: Business Bike series models and accelerating the global launch of business-use electric motorcycles. In addition to providing a Honda e: Business Bike series model to Japan Post and Vietnam Post Corporation*2 for mail delivery, Honda is currently conducting joint trials with Thailand Post Company Limited*3, and planning to begin production and sales of the Benly e: in Thailand before the end of this month. These Honda e: Business Bike series models are equipped with Honda Mobile Power Pack (MPP) swappable batteries, which are well-suited to business use such as the delivery of small packages and resolve issues of range and charging time, which are key challenges that need to be addressed to realize widespread use of electric motorcycles. For personal use, Honda plans to introduce two commuter EV models between 2024 and 2025 across Asia, Europe and Japan. Envisioning the future market environment, uses and technological advancements, Honda is exploring a range of future personal-use models including ones equipped with a power source besides swappable batteries. (2) Commuter EMs*4 / EBs*5Currently, EMs and EBs account for more than 90% of industry-wide global electric motorcycle unit sales (approximately 50 million units). In China, the world's largest electric motorcycle market, EMs / EBs are widely adopted as a convenient form of everyday mobility, and Honda has been offering such products by leveraging its local supplier infrastructure and development / manufacturing operations. With the expectation that demand for EMs / EBs will be expanding globally, Honda plans to introduce a total of five compact and affordable EM and EB models between now and 2024 across Asia, Europe and Japan, in addition to China.(3) FUN EVsIn addition to commuter EVs, Honda is actively developing electrified models in the "FUN" category. Based on its FUN EV platform currently under development, Honda plans to introduce a total of three large-size FUN EV models across Japan, the U.S and Europe between 2024 and 2025. Honda will also introduce Kids Fun EV model, designed to pass on the joy of riding to the next generation. ＜High-efficiency "Monozukuri" that enables expansion of the electric model lineup and sales＞Based on its competitive "Monozukuri" (art of making things) know-how, amassed through the development and application of platforms for ICE-powered models, Honda will develop and apply electric motorcycle platforms that combine the three core components for electric vehicles "the battery, PCU and motor" with the motorcycle body. By fulfilling customer needs with highly efficient Monozukuri, Honda will continue to offer the joy of mobility with affordably-priced electric motorcycle models.Regarding the battery, a core component of electric vehicles, Honda aims to equip its electric motorcycle models with an all-solid-state battery Honda is currently developing by making active use of its own resources.3. Smoother and Smarter Use of Electric Motorcycles＜Initiatives to enhance charging infrastructure and standardize batteries＞Enhancement of charging infrastructure and standardization of battery specifications are vital for the widespread adoption of electric motorcycles. As part of the enhancement of charging infrastructure, Honda is working toward popularization of battery sharing.(1) Popularization of battery sharingHonda has established a joint venture in Indonesia, one of the major motorcycle markets, to operate a battery sharing service utilizing MPPs and MPP-powered motorcycles. The JV is currently operating a battery sharing service in Bali.In India, Honda is planning to begin its battery sharing service for electric tricycle taxis (so-called "rickshaws") by the end of this year. Honda is also planning to expand its initiatives to popularize battery sharing to other Asian nations.In Japan, in April of this year, ENEOS Holdings, Inc. and the four major Japanese motorcycle manufacturers*6 jointly incorporated Gachaco, Inc., which will provide a sharing service of standardized swappable batteries for electric motorcycles and develop infrastructure for this service. The company plans to begin its motorcycle battery sharing service this fall.(2) Standardization of batteriesIn Japan, four major Japanese motorcycle manufacturers have agreed on common specifications for swappable batteries based on the JASO TP21003*7 guideline.Honda is working toward the standardization of swappable batteries while participating in a battery consortium in Europe*8 and working with a partner company in India. ＜Strengthening of the areas of software technologies＞To increase the added value of its electric motorcycles, Honda is aiming to transform its business from a focus on non-recurring hardware (product) sales business to a recurring business model combining hardware and software.In the area of software development, Honda is working with its software subsidiary, Drivemode*9, to enhance new value creation for its electric motorcycle products in the connected realm. Starting with the commuter EV model scheduled to go on sale in 2024, Honda will offer user experience (UX) features that continuously enrich the quality of riding through connectivity, such as offering optimal route options that take into consideration remaining range, charging spot notification, safe riding coaching and after-sales service support.Looking ahead, Honda will work toward the establishment of a connected platform where greater value will be generated not only by connecting its motorcycles, but by linking a wide range of Honda products and realizing connectivity beyond their product domains.*1 Gasoline-ethanol blend fuel. Various blend rates are available, from 100% gasoline to 100% ethanol. E100 is 100% ethanol, while E20 is 20% ethanol.*2 Vietnamese postal service*3 Thailand postal service*4 Electric Moped category. Maximum speed: 25km/h - 50km/h*5 Electric Bicycle category, not including electric-assisted bicycles. Maximum speed: 25km/h or lower.*6 Honda, Kawasaki Motors, Ltd., Suzuki Motor Corporation and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.*7 The Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc. Organization (JASO) technical paper TP21003, the "Guideline For Swappable Batteries Of Electric Two Wheel Vehicles"*8 Swappable Batteries Motorcycle Consortium (SBMC) established for the purpose of achieving widespread adoption of electric motorcycles and other small-sized electric mobility products. *9 A developer of software that transforms UX for mobility. Drivemode builds smarter, safer, connected driving technology for everyone on the road. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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