Indonesian operator reinforces 5G transport network initiatives with time synchronization by NEC and ADVA JCN Newswire

Indonesian operator reinforces 5G transport network initiatives with time synchronization by NEC and ADVA

TOKYO, Feb 14, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) and ADVA will jointly deploy time synchronization solutions for Telkom Indonesia, the largest fixed network operator in Indonesia, to help the operator prepare its transport network to deliver time-sensitive 5G services across the country.New service monetization, such as the provision of ultra-low latency applications, is key for mobile operators to build momentum in the 5G era. In order to meet the anticipated demands of mobile operators and partners using Telkom Indonesia's services, the company is enhancing the timing accuracy of its transport network.NEC and ADVA will deliver solutions that support the "Precision time protocol telecom profile for phase/time synchronization with full timing support from the network" (PTP G.8275.1/2), recommended by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the adoption of 5G networks. The network will further enable superior customer experiences even in dense urban areas, including Jakarta and other central cities. Time synchronization will also enable a flexible architecture that will accommodate the unique requirements for each region the operator serves."Working in close partnership with NEC, we're helping ensure that Telkom Indonesia can make the leap to highly reliable and accurate 5G timing. Our PTP grandmaster clock technology will provide vital backup to GNSS-based synchronization, delivering stable and precise timing from the core to an increasing number of edge locations," said Gil Biran, GM of Oscilloquartz, ADVA. "NEC's team shares our drive to exceed expectations and empower customers to succeed. Together, we're bringing the levels of reliability and stability that Telkom Indonesia's 5G network needs for the high-bandwidth, ultra-low latency services of tomorrow."NEC has been a trusted partner to Telkom Indonesia for over 30 years, supplying carrier-grade services with end-to-end project management ranging from consultancy, design and implementation to operational support, leveraging its nation-wide service coverage across numerous islands. Based on extensive knowledge of the operator's network and its experience deploying time synchronization solutions globally as part of 5G xHaul Transformation Services, NEC is leading the system integration of the total project."NEC is honored to extend our partnership with Telkom Indonesia," said Hideyuki Ogata, GM, Service Provider Solutions Department, NEC Corporation. "Capitalizing on our global alliance partnership with ADVA and its industry-leading technology, we are confident this project will lead to another step in developing replicable industry best practices and bringing to life inspiring new customer experiences with 5G networks."About ADVAADVA is a company founded on innovation and focused on helping our customers succeed. Our technology forms the building blocks of a shared digital future and empowers networks across the globe. We're continually developing breakthrough hardware and software that leads the networking industry and creates new business opportunities. It's these open connectivity solutions that enable our customers to deliver the cloud and mobile services that are vital to today's society and for imagining new tomorrows. Together, we're building a truly connected and sustainable future. For more information on how we can help you, please visit us at www.adva.com.About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC www.nec.com. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Agreement with Altima to Produce Cheap & Clean Hydrogen in Alberta & British-Colombia ACN Newswire

Agreement with Altima to Produce Cheap & Clean Hydrogen in Alberta & British-Colombia

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, Feb 14, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - St-Georges Eco-Mining Corp. (CSE:SX)(OTCQB:SXOOF)(FSE:85G1) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary H2SX and Altima Resources Limited (TSX-V: ARH) have entered into an agreement via a binding term sheet to move forward with the production of cheap and clean hydrogen (ccH2(TM)) in Canada.Altima has expressed its intention to use H2SX's hydrogen production (ccH2) and nano-carbon technology for the conversion of natural gas originating from gas & condensate wells in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. H2SX will partner and will work on an exclusive basis with Altima in British Columbia and Alberta in the natural gas domain and for projects and companies that have traditional natural gas production of 65 MMcf/d or less.In accordance with the provisions of the Terms (ccH2) Altima will issue to H2SX 6,000,000 common shares upon the completion of milestones as set out in the performance shares schedule (the "Performance Shares") below:- 2,000,000 shares to be issued upon delivery of a preliminary technological engineering report.- 2,000,000 shares to be issued upon receipt of a detailed engineering report tailored to Altima's initial project.- 2,000,000 shares upon the delivery of a Preliminary Economical Assessment or a Prefeasibility Study.These shares will be subject to such further restrictions on resale as may apply under applicable securities laws. The close of the issuance of shares is subject to further review and acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange.In addition to the issuance of Performance Shares, Altima has committed to the construction of a hydrogen processing facility utilizing the patented technology. Altima will fund and be co-operator of the hydrogen production plant(s) in relation to the gas wells it currently operates and in the future. One hundred percent of all capital expenditures will be reimbursed to Altima prior to any profit sharing between the joint venture parties.Altima will be responsible to provide and manage the natural gas input into the joint venture operations and all infrastructures and logistics associated with it and will receive credits for the sale of hydrocarbons to the green hydrogen operation through this producing joint venture.H2SX and its partner will be entitled to receive a 5% NRR for which a long form royalty agreement (the "Royalty Agreement") will be executed and will be an integral part of the Joint Venture Agreement between the parties; A formal management structure for the anticipated joint venture will be put in place between the parties."We look forward to working with H2SX in moving this exciting zero greenhouse gas (CO2) emission hydrogen production technology, into commercialization and for other prospective green tech opportunities that could benefit from utilizing low-cost green hydrogen," said Joe DeVries, President & CEO of Altima Resources."Alberta and British Columbia are strategic locations for H2SX. They will benefit from our low-cost, zero greenhouse gas (CO2) emission hydrogen production technology just as we will benefit from the low costs of their natural gas. A perfect synergy between Altima and us for the benefit of all. The production of cheap and clean hydrogen will spark a multitude of other opportunities such as the production of methanol, ammonia, or fertilizers (urea) with a very low environmental footprint. We can only be excited to start this collaboration with Altima as soon as possible," said Sabin Boily, CEO of H2SX.ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS"Frank Dumas"FRANK DUMASDirector & COOAbout St-Georges Eco-Mining Corp.St-Georges develops new technologies to solve some of the most common environmental problems in the mining sector, including maximizing metal recovery and full circle EV battery recycling. The Company explores for nickel & PGEs on the Julie Nickel Project and the Manicougan Palladium Project on Quebec's North Shore and has multiple exploration projects in Iceland, including the Thor Gold Project. Headquartered in Montreal, St-Georges' stock is listed on the CSE under the symbol SX and trades on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol 85G1 and on the OTCQB Venture Market for early stage and developing U.S. and international companies under the symbol SXOOF. Companies are current in their reporting and undergo an annual verification and management certification process. Investors can find Real-Time quotes and market information for the company on www.otcmarkets.comThe Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or the accuracy of the contents of this release.SOURCE: St-Georges Eco-Mining Corp. Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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MHIEC Builds a New Waste-to-Energy Plant with 194 Tons Per Day-Capacity in Konan City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan JCN Newswire

MHIEC Builds a New Waste-to-Energy Plant with 194 Tons Per Day-Capacity in Konan City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

TOKYO, Feb 14, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC), a Group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has received an order from the Owarihokubu Waste Disposal Association for building, operation, and maintenance of a new waste-to-energy plant. The association was established to consolidate waste treatment services of four municipalities in the northern Aichi region: Inuyama City, Konan City, Oguchi Town, and Fuso Town in Niwa County. The order calls for construction of an integrated waste-to-energy plant equipped with two stoker-type incinerators(1) collectively capable of processing 194 tons per day (tpd) in Konan City, to replace two superannuated plants in the association's service area. The operation startup is scheduled for April 2028.New Waste-to-Energy Plant of the Owarihokubu Waste Disposal Association (Rendering)Consolidating the services of four municipalities, the new plant will replace two superannuated facilities: Inuyama Waste Disposal Center (capacity: 135 tpd; designed and built by MHI; located in Inuyama City and operated since 1983) and Konan-Niwa Waste Disposal Center (capacity: 150 tpd; located in Oguchi Town in Niwa County and operated since 1982). Under the DB+O(2) contract, MHIEC will also take charge of providing long-term operation and maintenance services of the new plant for a period of 20 years. The contract is valued at 33.15 billion yen (tax excluded).The new facility will employ state-of-the-art technology for municipal waste processing. Besides two stoker-type incinerators each having a processing capacity of 97 tpd, the plant contributes to lighter environmental footprint by reducing CO2 emissions and providing highly efficient power generation. In addition, under the DBM(3) contract, MHIEC will also take charge of providing long-term maintenance services of a materials recovery facility (capacity: 14 tons/5 hours) that crushes and processes incombustibles. MHIEC aims to create a facility that contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gases through the recovery and effective use of energy, the realization of carbon neutrality and a decarbonized society by 2050, along with the formation of a recycling-oriented society.Bidding for the new plant construction project adopted a comprehensive evaluation method taking into consideration not only the bid price but also factors such as technological strengths and operating expertise. MHIEC was awarded the contract due to its attractive business plan for managing the progress of the construction process under the unified responsibility of MHIEC and specific proposals regarding the operation at the materials recovery facility, in addition to its contributions to the local economy, such as local procurement of construction materials and employment plans for local human resources. In construction and operation of the new facility, MHIEC will work closely with a group of five local companies in the association's service area.MHIEC succeeded MHI's environmental protection business in 2008, taking over its accumulated technological development capabilities in environmental protection systems and abundant expertise in the construction, operation, and maintenance of waste management facilities both in Japan and overseas. Based on this robust track record, the company is well positioned to propose comprehensive solutions encompassing all aspects from plant construction to operation and maintenance, and it can also respond to needs for after-sales servicing and long-term operation and maintenance. Going forward, MHIEC will continue to seek order expansion worldwide through proactive offering of proposals for enhancing the efficiency of existing facilities, making incinerators more advanced through AI and IoT supported remote monitoring and automated operation, and lowering life-cycle costs (LCC).(1) A stoker incinerator is the most widely adopted type of furnace used in waste-to-energy plants. Waste is combusted as it moves along a fire grate made of heat-resistant castings.(2) Under a DB+O (design, build plus operate) contract, a public institution designs, constructs, and owns a facility and comprehensively entrusts the maintenance and management of the facility to a private company for several years.(3) Under a DBM (design, build, maintenance) contract, a public institution designs, constructs, owns, and operates a facility and entrusts the maintenance and management of the facility to a private company. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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SeaPRWire Launches ‘Brand-Insight Program 3.0’ for Crypto Customers SeaPRwire

SeaPRWire Launches ‘Brand-Insight Program 3.0’ for Crypto Customers

Singapore - SeaPRWire, a global leading news release distribution newswire, has announced the launch of its new 'Brand-Insight Program 3.0'. The program is aimed at helping clients in the Fin-tech and Crypto industries to increase their brand exposure, improve user trust, and boost market share.According to Yaqin Tan, CMO of SeaPRWire, the program will offer a range of services to help clients in the Blockchain sector reach their target audiences more effectively. "We are very excited about this new program," said Yaqin. "By offering a comprehensive suite of services, including multilingual news release distribution in East Asia and Southeast Asia, we believe that we can help our clients to achieve their goals in a more efficient and effective manner."The Brand-Insight Program will include a range of services, including market research, media relations, and content creation. These services will be tailored to the specific needs of each client, allowing them to target the right audiences with the right messages.In addition to the Brand-Insight Program 3.0, SeaPRWire will continue to offer its core press release distribution service to clients across a range of industries. The company has a proven track record of delivering results, with a network of more than 90,000 media outlets and over 30,000 registered journalists."We are committed to helping our clients succeed," said Yaqin. "With our expertise in the Fin-tech and Crypto industries, and our comprehensive range of services, we believe that we can make a real difference to our clients' bottom line."Overall, the launch of the Brand-Insight Program 3.0 is a significant development for SeaPRWire, and is expected to help the company further expand its presence in the East Asian and Southeast Asian markets.To learn more about how SeaPRWire's integrated solutions are helping brands deliver strategic media pitches, earn media mentions, and grow and implement an effective marketing strategy, please visit www.SeaPRWire.com.About SeaPRWireSeaPRWire (https://www.SeaPRWire.com/) is a leading global provider of wire distribution services to media relations and marketing communications professionals. SeaPRWire's platform allows clients to identify key factors of their press releases and measure meaningful impact. It has a strong media network in Southeast Asia, indexing news from thousands of worldwide sources. SeaPRWire's media network support multi-lingual press release distribution, including English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay, Indonesian, Filipino and more.Media ContactTina Lee, PR managercs@SeaPRWire.comhttps://SeaPRWire.comSOURCE: SeaPRWire
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Mitsubishi Power Receives Order from Uzbekistan for Two M701F Gas Turbines and Two Steam Turbines JCN Newswire

Mitsubishi Power Receives Order from Uzbekistan for Two M701F Gas Turbines and Two Steam Turbines

TOKYO, Feb 9, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has received an order for two M701F gas turbines, two steam turbines, and auxiliary equipment for expansion of Talimarjan Thermal Power Plant (TPP) located in the south of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Mitsubishi Power's client for the project is Intecsa Ingenieria Industrial S.A., a Spanish engineering firm specialized in fertilizers, power generation, refining, petrochemical, recycling, mining and new energies. The operation of this plant is scheduled in 2025. The event marks Mitsubishi Power's second order for core components at the Talimarjan TPP, following receipt of an order for two sets of M701F gas turbines and generators for the TPP's Unit 1 in 2013.The new power generation facilities are aimed to provide reliable power supply to consumers in Samarkand and Bukhara regions, seven pumping stations on the Karshi main canal and many other settlements. The operation of this plant will additionally produce 7.2 million MWh of power per year. Mitsubishi Power's high-efficiency gas turbines will enable a savings of 520 million cubic meters of natural gas, resulting in a reduction in carbon emissions by 1,500 tonnes per year.Mitsubishi Power will supply the core components of the gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) plant from Japan, including the M701F gas turbines, steam turbines, generators and auxiliary equipment. The gas turbines will be manufactured at the Takasago Machinery Works (Takasago, Hyogo), and the steam turbines at the Hitachi Works (Hitachi, Ibaraki). The generators will be manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. Mitsubishi Power's F Series gas turbines can accommodate diverse fuels, and since their market launch in 1991, Mitsubishi Power's power generation gas turbines, recognized for their high efficiency and operability, have attracted expanding orders worldwide, with cumulative orders currently exceeding 300 units.To date, Mitsubishi Power has supplied GTCC power trains, including gas and steam turbines, to multiple power plants in Uzbekistan: Navoi-1 and Navoi-2, Talimarjan-1, Tashkent TPP, and Turakurgan. In addition to supplying equipment, Mitsubishi Power also provides technical advisers to the site to support plant operation and maintenance, provide technical training for local engineers, etc. Going forward, Mitsubishi Power will continue contributing to stable and efficient operation of power projects in Uzbekistan, maintaining and further expanding its good relationship with this vibrant country.Mitsubishi Power will also continue its efforts to focus on promoting high-efficiency, environmentally responsible thermal power generation equipment using gas turbines, in order to support the stable electric power, essential for global economic development, and contribute to the realization of a sustainable decarbonized society. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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SEMK takes on new name “B.Duck Semk Holdings International Limited” ACN Newswire

SEMK takes on new name “B.Duck Semk Holdings International Limited”

HONG KONG, Feb 8, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - SEMK Holdings International Limited ("SEMK", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group", stock code: 2250.HK), the largest domestic character Intellectual Property (IP) company in China, which provides licensing services, design consultation services and retail of licensed brand products of its own B.Duck family characters, announced today that shareholders have approved at the extraordinary general meeting held yesterday for the Group to change its English name from "Semk Holdings International Limited" to "B.Duck Semk Holdings International Limited". The name changes match the Group's strategic moves reflective of its long-term development direction.Mr. Eddie Hui, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SEMKMr. Eddie Hui, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SEMK, said, "SEMK is in its 18th year this year and looking back, it has made many important milestones owed to the hard work of colleagues sharing the same goals. We believe including the flagship IP brand 'B.Duck' into the company name will see the Group stand out more, and perfect and elevate the image and tonality of the brand, as well as the sustainability and growth of the Group."As a long-term development strategy, the Group has worked hard in recent years on turning its IP brand into a trendy brand that appeals to young people. Our efforts included partnering with popular mobile games such as 'Identity V' and 'PUBG BATTLEGROUNDS' and launching joint products with new generation artists to meet young consumers' needs. The management hopes to change the traditional ways of expression of the Group's IP brands, shaking off the old labels and injecting into them new energy, making them more youthful and giving them more vivid positioning." In 2021, B.Duck topped all Chinese original IPs in the domestic IP licensing market in terms of revenue. It is not easy for a relatively young brand like B.Duck to earn a place in the talent-abundant IP market. Listed on the Main Board of HKEX in early 2022, the Group boarded a larger stage for its business to develop in the future. After the name change, the Group will embark on a new journey with new vision and together with loyal B.Duck supporters make new milestones.The management understands that on top of fortifying the Group's foundation, improving brand diversity and overall market penetration, and bringing value to the industry will also be important considerations for it in formulating future development strategies. To promote continuous growth of the Group's business and realize the long-term strategic vision of reflecting the soft power of Chinese culture, the Group has drawn up a clear "Three-Year Development Plan" that entails "horizontal" and "vertical" initiatives to help it achieve resource integration and synergies with upstream and downstream players and industry peers.The Group will continue to implement business diversification strategy, with a focus on enhancing its IP matrix, developing creativity and investing in potential brands in its value chain. It will also actively develop cross-border e-commerce in the Southeast Asia market, fully integrating online-offline businesses and add market channels. It is worth noting that the Group has previously established a joint venture company to operate e-commerce and licensing business in Thailand. Thailand is currently the largest overseas licensing region of the Group, with a 23% forecasted compound annual growth rate for e-commerce in the next three years, which shows great potential for development. B.Duck has an established local fan base in Southeast Asia, and it has effectively achieved the strategic development goal of accelerating fan dissemination and monetization by enhancing product exposure and coverage. In addition, the other shareholder of the joint venture company has extensive cross-border e-commerce logistics experience. Therefore, the Group plans to export its own e-commerce business and products developed by licensees in Mainland China to Thailand. It will also cooperate with different types of local institutions to form a full range of collaborations, including but not limited to co-branded products, outdoor advertising, and location-cased entertainment licensing projects and so forth. The Group will also develop a unique style guide, derivative product design, and licensing business expansion for its partners' IP. The two parties have joined forces to generate synergistic value and strive to replicate the successful business model in Mainland China to the Southeast Asian market.In addition, heeding web 3.0 development, the Group will explore the metaverse community and build online-offline private domain traffic pools for its brands, and strive to expand product dimensions and explore fashionable brands and designer toys, so as to boost total income and operation scale. In order to further consolidate the B.Duck's brand positioning, the Group launched a Gen Z business line - B.Studio, a creative and trendy boutique retail brand with a core user group in hopes to establish a digital marketing system through marketing strategies such as private domain mini-programs, grass marketing, social interaction, and boutique pop-up stores. This will provide a data foundation for the development of new products, the improvement and optimization of management services, and the analysis of consumption data, enabling the Group to more accurately identify target groups.Mr Hui concluded, "Looking ahead, the Group will expand its high-quality IP matrix via its own development and incubation efforts, acquisitions and licensing agency, to press toward the strategic goal of becoming 'a high-quality integrated IP company'. Armed with comprehensive professional capabilities and extensive experience in development, design, operation, licensing and promotion of IPs, we will keep working hard on integrating and developing our online and offline businesses and promote cross-channel spending among consumers. Our online development plan covers items such as film and TV, animation, games and metaverse, and our offline consumption scenarios cover consumer goods supply chain, all categories of designer toys and physical entertainment. Offline exposure is an important part of brand-building, and the physical scenes and products can clearly illustrate the personality of B.Duck. The recovery of the global economy and the recovery of offline economic activities will provide us with a huge room for development in the offline consumption market."Exploration of new possibilities begins with braving the unknown. B.Duck Semk will relentlessly make new attempts and pursue different creative tracks, in its bid to become an evergreen IP brand."About SEMK Holdings International LimitedSEMK Holdings International Limited (stock code: 2250.HK) is the largest domestic character IP company in China engaged in the provision of licensing services, design consultation services and retail of brand products of its self-created B.Duck family characters. With strong in-house artistic design capabilities, SEMK has developed and nurtured a proprietary portfolio of approximately 26 self-created characters created under the motto of "Be Playful". As at 30 June 2022, B.Duck family characters had recorded in aggregate more than 19 million subscriptions or follows by B.Duck fans on various e-commerce platforms and social networking platforms.Media Enquiries:Strategic Financial Relations LimitedHeidi So Tel: (852) 2864 4826 Email: heidi.so@sprg.com.hkRachel Ko Tel: (852) 2114 2370 Email: rachel.ko@sprg.com.hkMaggie Ko Tel: (852) 2864 4890 Email: maggie.ko@sprg.com.hkWebsite: www.sprg.com.hk Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Smplr, a Crypto and Fiat Financial Analysis Platform for Companies, Opens Access to Early Users and Prepares to Launch a Beta Version

Lisbon, Portugal, February 02, 2023 – (SEAPRWire) – Smplr, a full-cycle cryptocurrency platform for companies that want to use or already using digital financial assets in operations, has granted access to all early users and will launch an open beta version in the near future. Smplr’s solutions will allow businesses to effectively track fiat and cryptocurrency payments and use a non-custodial wallet for asset management in the future. “Smplr allows you to work with a mix of fiat and crypto, providing the ability to consolidate incoming and outcoming payments on a single dashboard, made and planned, with different currencies (fiat and crypto), legal entities, cost categories, customers, etc, reduced to a common currency (fiat currency, for example $usd)”, – Artem Kirillov, CEO and Co-founder Smplr. Smplr platform will help a manager to save up to 30 hours of working time per month, removing routine manual operations and provide an opportunity to have a transparent financial picture of the company in real time. Smplr services are primarily designed for SMB-companies (small-medium business) with up to 200 transactions per day. The platform will not only speed up the process of sending, receiving and converting cryptocurrencies to fiat and vice versa, but also generate clear reporting for regulatory authorities. In addition, Smplr will be useful for self-employed businessmen, freelancers and other individuals who regularly make cryptocurrencies and fiat transactions. “In 2023, we plan to launch a platform public beta version, integrating our transactional data aggregation engine with features such as a proprietary non-custodial wallet, counterparty risk management tools (know-your-transaction), tax calculation service and a set of crypto-fiat gateways” – commented Artem Kirillov. It is worth noting that Smplr has received a $500 000 investment from SKL.vc in November 2022. The development team currently consists of four people with a combined experience in the blockchain industry more than 20 years in projects such as Atomicwallet, Changenow, Hitbtc, Guarda wallet, Metamap and others Learn more about the platform here About Smplr Smplr is a full cycle platform for SMB companies, self-employed businessmen, freelancers and individuals that allows you to effectively track, use and manage cryptocurrencies and fiat funds. It allows to fully automate transaction records, generate profit and loss statements in real time. A proprietary non-custodial wallet will help you securely manage assets and delegate payments within a team in one click. Social links Twitter: https://twitter.com/smplrxyz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/besmplr/ Media contact Brand: Smplr Contact: Media team Website: https://smplr.xyz/ SOURCE: Smplr The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://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 (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)
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Hitachi to Strengthen Business Structure to Accelerate Growth through Digital, Green, and Innovation JCN Newswire

Hitachi to Strengthen Business Structure to Accelerate Growth through Digital, Green, and Innovation

TOKYO, Feb 2, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501) today announced that as part of efforts to achieve the goals of the Mid-term Management Plan 2024, it will strengthen the business structure, effective April 1, 2023, in order to accelerate the growth of the Social Innovation Business, with a focus on digital, green, and innovation.1. Strengthening the Digital Business StructureTo accelerate the digital transformation for both customers and the Hitachi Group, Hitachi will establish the Digital Engineering Business Unit (BU) by integrating consulting, design, and digital engineering capabilities worldwide, including GlobalLogic Inc. Jun Taniguchi, the CEO of Hitachi Digital LLC, will hold a concurrent position as CEO of the BU, and it will resolve issues for customers and society and create new value by accelerating Lumada's cycle of value co-creation along with the Hitachi Group's various business divisions, further expanding the Social Innovation Business. Shashank Samant, Chairman of GlobalLogic, and Gajen Kandiah, CEO of Hitachi Vantara LLC, will hold respective concurrent positions as Executive Chairman and President of Hitachi Digital, which leads digital strategies for the entire Hitachi Group. With the addition of these two leaders to CEO Taniguchi, Hitachi Digital will accelerate the growth of the digital businesses worldwide. The Services & Platforms BU will also be reorganized to form the Cloud Services Platforms BU. In the rapidly growing cloud business field, this BU will further strengthen data management and storage solutions, which are Hitachi Vantara's strengths, and will strive to strengthen the competitiveness of the global cloud service and data management businesses, by leveraging expertise in mission-critical systems and IT platforms.2. Expanding Green BusinessChief Sustainability Officer Lorena Dellagiovanna will be appointed Senior Vice President and Executive Officer to further accelerate sustainability for the Hitachi Group as a whole. Vice President and Executive Officer Tadashi Kume(1) will be appointed Executive General Manager of Global Environment Business Group, which will lead the green business, while Ayumu Morita will be appointed General Manager. Megumu Tsuda will be appointed General Manager of Internal Environment Initiatives Division, which will lead environmental activities within the Hitachi Group. Under leadership of Chief Sustainability Officer, they will contribute to promoting green strategies both inside and outside of the Hitachi Group.In the Railway Systems Business, Giuseppe Marino(2), who drove the PMI following Hitachi's acquisition of AnsaldoBreda S.p.A. & Ansaldo STS S.p.A. will be appointed CEO of the Railway Systems BU and will strive to make Hitachi a top global player in the railway systems business by acquiring Thales' Ground Transportation Systems Business and promoting PMI. Andrew Barr, currently CEO of the BU, will be appointed Executive Officer in charge of Regional Strategies [EMEA] and President of Hitachi Europe Ltd., leading the regional strategies in EMEA including the green business. Meanwhile, Executive Vice President and Executive Officer Alistair Dormer will lead the Green Energy & Mobility Sector, which is at the core of the green business, furtherexpanding Hitachi's contributions to the environment through business on a global scale. 3. Accelerating the Creation and Promotion of InnovationsItaru Nishizawa will be appointed CTO, and General Manager of Research & Development Group, working alongside Masakatsu Mori, who will be appointed General Manager of Innovation Growth Strategy Division in leading the creation of innovations. Both have an extensive track record of research in the digital field, and will play a central role in supporting the future growth of the Hitachi Group by applying Web 3.0, the metaverse, and other cutting- edge technologies in the Lumada business and creating innovations in fields such as quantum computing, design cell, and hydrogen by backcasting from 2050.Business Structure as of April 1, 2023BU: Business Unit EVP: Executive Vice President SVP: Senior Vice President VP: Vice PresidentHitachi sees Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) as sources of innovation and engines that drive global growth. It assigns diverse talents to positions where they are able to make use of their unique knowledge and experiences, and to fully demonstrate their capabilities. With Lorena Dellagiovanna and Giuseppe Marino being appointed Senior Vice President and Executive Officer, and Chie Mashima being appointed Vice President and Executive Officer, as of April 2023, there will be a total of six female and non-Japanese executive officers, a record number for Hitachi. By actively appointing diverse talent, Hitachi will strive for further growth on a global scale.(1) Will be appointed Chief Quality Officer & Chief Manufacturing Strategy Officer(2) Currently serves as CEO of Ansaldo Energia S.p.A., outside of the Hitachi GroupAbout Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society with data and technology. We will solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, under the business structure of Digital Systems & Services, Green Energy & Mobility, Connective Industries and Automotive Systems. Driven by green, digital, and innovation, we aim for growth through collaboration with our customers. The company's consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2021 (ended March 31, 2022) totaled 10,264.6 billion yen ($84,136 million USD), with 853 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 370,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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playNomm to Hold the Largest Gathering NFT Festival in Asia, ‘NFT Korea Festival’ in March 2023 SeaPRwire

playNomm to Hold the Largest Gathering NFT Festival in Asia, ‘NFT Korea Festival’ in March 2023

Seoul, Korea, February 02, 2023 – (SEAPRWire) – NFT Marketplace playNomm (CEO Sung-Uk Moon) and Superchief Gallery NFT is hosting the Asia number one NFT Conference, ‘NFT Korea Festival’ on March 7th & 8th 2023, at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP). The NFT Korea Festival is the largest gathering of Web3 and NFT industry leaders, artists, and enthusiasts in Asia. There will be over 120 Top NFT artists for the main NFT show. Superchief Gallery NFT, the world’s first physical IRL NFT gallery in United States, is in charge of the NFT art curation for this festival and is introducing the top NFT artists to the Korean NFT market. With both world’s renown NFT artists, such as Shavonne Wong, Equinoz, Davey Perkins, the NFTs of the Korean artists will also be displayed. With the concept of East meets West, the collaboration of these art pieces will be another breath catching moments to experience. With the high quality of Korean display technologies, this amazing art pieces will be showed with the mind-blowing displays. This NFT Korea Festival being one of the largest gatherings in Asia, there will be many star guests and speakers participating in this festival, which will allow a huge networking event to meet them all. These star players from the Web3 and NFT industries will share their vision and ideas to grow the healthy Web 3.0 industry. There will also be various events for the participants and artists, such as NFT artists award, Blue-chip NFT airdrop event, exciting after party, and many more. Superchief Gallery is an independent artist-run gallery founded in 2012 by Edward Zipco & Bill Dunleavy in Brooklyn, NY. Superchief has a history of supporting underground artists from disparate scenes and collectives, enabling them to participate on the global stage. In 2016, Superchief opened their first digital art gallery focused entirely on digital-native artists. This was done to establish digital artwork as a legitimate voice in the art scene and discourse. They are very active in the industry and held many major events with OpenSea, Superrare, Foundation, etc. The NFT marketplace 2.0 playNomm, the first platform of LeisureMetaverse project, is based on its self-developed LeisureMetaverse blockchain mainnet. By using its exceptional Act To Earn (A2E) reward model and its Tokenomics, playNomm will show and gather the NFT collectors and enthusiasts back to the Industry through this festival. “We believe this NFT Korea Festival will become one of the global NFT Festivals, such as NFT NYC, NFT LA, NFT Paris, NFT London, and together, it will give chance for the NFT industry to grow and cherish for the future. playNomm, as a global NFT hub, is planning to hold this festival every year and do our best to rejuvenate the current NFT market.”, said playNomm. Social Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nft_korea_festival/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NFTKOREAFEST Media Contact Brand: playNomm Inc. Contact: Media team Website: https://m.playnomm.com SOURCE: playNomm Inc. The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://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 (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)
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Premiere of New Mazda CX-90 Crossover SUV JCN Newswire

Premiere of New Mazda CX-90 Crossover SUV

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Feb 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - On January 31 local time, Mazda North American Operations, which oversees operations of Mazda Motor Corporation in North America, unveiled the Mazda CX-90, the company's new mid-size crossover SUV.MAZDA CX-90 (US model)Mazda plans to introduce four models from its Large Product Group(1) by the end of 2023 to the global market where demand for SUVs is strong. Following the CX-60 released last year, the CX-90 is the second model in Mazda's Large Product Group and offers a significant evolution in environmental and safety performance and greater joy of driving. The CX-90's launch enhances Mazda's SUV lineup, enabling the company to meet customer needs and the particularities of each market. The CX-90 also gives a further boost to Mazda's business and brand.The CX-90 is a crossover SUV newly developed in light of features that customers in the important North American market demand. Based on the "For the Voyage of Your Life" concept, this wide-body three-row SUV offers greater comfort, functionality, and safety performance, making driving more enjoyable and travel with several friends and family more pleasant. This new flagship model makes its debut in the United States this spring.The CX-90 design expresses a feeling of vitality rooted in Mazda's KODO or "Soul of Motion" design theme. The aesthetic of subtraction or "less is more" produces a simple shape and realizes dynamic and majestic proportions. The interior is an expression of Japanese aesthetic throughout, incorporating the dynamism of light and natural materials in an orderly elegant space.For the powertrain, Mazda will offer a new turbocharged 3.3-liter inline six-cylinder gasoline engine augmented by a 48-volt mild hybrid system as well as a plug-in hybrid system e-SKYACTIV PHEV comprising a 2.5-liter in-line four-cylinder gasoline engine. In combination with the new rear-biased AWD architecture, the CX-90 offers superior environmental performance while honoring the driver's intentions.Mazda also focused meticulous attention on creating a comfortable environment for all on board. The interior space has been enlarged around all seats. The third row is designed to seat three(2) and equipped with its own air conditioning vents. In addition, the CX-90's enhanced configuration reinforces towing performance, which together other amenities boosts its functionality, enabling the driver and passengers to enjoy a variety of settings and experiences during the drive.Furthermore, inclusion of See-Through View(2), capable of intuitively discerning information necessary for vehicle operation, as well as a large active driving display(2) support safe vehicle operation and enhance the driver's peace of mind.In moving toward 2030, Mazda will continue research based on the company's human-centered philosophy, create more moving experiences for people to enjoy as they move about in their daily life, and deliver greater enjoyment to everyday life, uplifting and energizing people.(1) The primary markets where the Mazda CX-60 and CX-80 will be introduced are Europe, Japan, and other regions. The Mazda CX-70 and CX-90 will mainly be launched in North America and other regions.(2) Configuration varies according to vehicle grade. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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NEC announces plans for transition to a Company with a Nominating Committee, etc. and implementation of organizational reforms JCN Newswire

NEC announces plans for transition to a Company with a Nominating Committee, etc. and implementation of organizational reforms

TOKYO, Jan 30, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced that a decision to transition its structure from a Company with the Audit and Supervisory Board to a Company with a Nominating Committee, etc. was made at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 30, 2023. This decision is subject to approval at the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be convened in June 2023. The Board of Directors also decided to begin implementing organizational reforms prior to this transition, effective April 1, 2023, with the aim of establishing a business structure based on the strategic pillars of the Mid-term Management Plan 2025. Under its Purpose-driven management, NEC is promoting initiatives that combine strategy and culture in order to achieve the Mid-term Management Plan 2025 as a milestone toward the realization of the NEC 2030VISION. In this globally intensifying competitive environment, through the reform of organizations, management, people and culture, which are the foundations that support NEC's culture, NEC aims to further strengthen corporate governance and boost management speed to accelerate the growth of its global business pillars, thereby helping to achieve the Mid-term Management Plan 2025 and to increase NEC's medium- to long-term corporate value as a global technology company.1. Transition to a Company with a Nominating Committee, etc.(1) Transition objectives and overviewNEC will separate the oversight function from execution by management in order to strengthen the oversight function of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the execution of duties by executive officers as well as guiding the direction of management through deliberation of important matters related to NEC's basic management policy. In addition, the majority of the Board of Directors shall be comprised of independent outside directors (5 inside directors, 7 outside directors), and the Nominating Committee, Compensation Committee, and Audit Committee shall each be chaired by an independent outside director to promote the transparency and objectivity of management. By delegating substantial authority to executive officers with respect to business execution, NEC will accelerate timely decision-making and implementation. In line with this, in addition to strengthening the internal audit function and establishing the position of Chief Risk Officer (CRO), by reorganizing the executive meeting bodies centered on the Executive Committee, NEC will conduct swift business operations while overseeing the risks surrounding NEC.(2) Timing of transitionPlans are slated for NEC to make its transition to a Company with a Nominating Committee, etc. once the necessary amendments to the Articles of Incorporation, etc. have been approved at the 185th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of NEC scheduled to be convened in June 2023.2. Organizational reforms(1) Clarifying the organizations driving growth business in the Mid-term Management Plan 2025NEC will establish an organizational structure that allows it to concentrate on the execution of strategies for growth businesses in the Mid-term Management Plan 2025, and accelerate the execution of these strategies. Specifically, the Digital Government/Digital Finance Business will become a newly established DGDF Business Unit. In addition, NEC will integrate the business for domestic and international telecommunications carriers, including the Global 5G Business, into the "Telecom Service Business Unit," which will be newly established from renaming the "Network Service Business Unit." Moreover, NEC will unify the organizations responsible for the Healthcare and Life Science-related Businesses, such as AI Drug discovery and solutions for medical institutions, and work to expand this business, which is positioned to become one of the next pillars of growth.(2) Unify product and service functions to accelerate DX businessThe Digital Platform Business Unit will be newly established to centralize the planning, development, and provision of products and services necessary for DX business development across the NEC Group. NEC will promote the standardization of common functions and assets from a global perspective, as well as expand and strengthen its end-to-end DX offerings by leveraging all of its strengths from strategic consulting to platform (NEC Digital Platform) and delivery. By providing these offerings in combination with its know-how for each industry, NEC will contribute to resolving management agenda-related issues for customers and expanding the DX business.(3) Strengthen the support of government digitalization and national security areasNEC will implement organizational reform from the market and business model perspective. Specifically, NEC will create a new Public Business Unit, which will be responsible for projects targeting central ministries and local governments, and build a system that can centrally support the digitalization of government in Japan. In addition, NEC will newly establish the Aerospace and National Security Business Unit, which will be placed in charge of the aerospace and defense business as an organization that supports the national security field.About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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President Joko Widodo Launches Indonesia’s 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship ACN Newswire

President Joko Widodo Launches Indonesia’s 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship

JAKARTA, Jan 30, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Kick Off of Indonesia's Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2023 was held at the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout on Sunday (29/01) morning. The event was marked by a rebana biang musical instrument struck by President Joko Widodo at the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout, witnessed by thousands of people. President Joko Widodo expressed optimism that ASEAN will remain relevant, create a peaceful and stable Indo Pacific, and become a centre of economic growth.President Joko Widodo (middle) is hitting tambourine as a sign to kick off Indonesia's 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship at Hotel Indonesia Roundabout in Jakarta, Sunday (January 29, 2023). Under his leadership, the President is optimistic that ASEAN will keep growing and being regionally and globally contributive.The Kick Off event was a collaboration between the Jakarta Provincial Government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Coinciding with the Motor Vehicle Free Day (HBKB), the atmosphere appeared different and livelier than usual with the Nusantara Parade. The parade line-up was colourful and lively, consisting of marching bands, carnival outfits, percussion music groups, and Jakarta art groups, such as Betawi dancers and ondel-ondel. After a leisurely bike ride accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Acting Governor of DKI Jakarta, and a number of Ministers, President Joko Widodo joined the parade line in front of Sarinah, walking together towards the HI Roundabout.The parade involved more than 500 people from various representative groups, namely Mawar Budaya group, Jakarta Music House, DKI Jakarta Paskibra, students from a number of Jakarta high schools, Altajuru music group, Firefighters and SSY. Also participating in the parade were Ambassadors of friendly countries and representatives of international organisations. The joy of HBKB was further enhanced by the presence of an entertainment stage enlivened by a number of artists, including Rara Lida, Putra Lida and Maria Callista.The handover of ASEAN Chairmanship from Cambodia to Indonesia took place at the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh last November 2022. Indonesia's ASEAN Chairmanship period began on 1 January 2023 and will last for a year until 31 December 2023. As one of the founding countries of ASEAN and the largest country in ASEAN, many parties rely on Indonesia to be able to make various breakthroughs and innovations in dealing with various world problems that are also faced by the region.Through the theme of the ASEAN Chairmanship, namely: "ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth", Indonesia is determined to direct ASEAN cooperation in 2023 to continue and strengthen ASEAN's relevance in responding to regional and global challenges, and strengthen ASEAN's position as the epicentre of regional economic growth, for the prosperity of the people of ASEAN.The kick-off was held ahead of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting on 3-4 February 2023, which will take place at the ASEAN Secretariat Building, Jakarta.--Antara Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Mitsubishi Power Receives Order for H-25 Gas Turbine for Taiwan’s Chang Chun Petrochemical JCN Newswire

Mitsubishi Power Receives Order for H-25 Gas Turbine for Taiwan’s Chang Chun Petrochemical

TOKYO, Jan 26, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has received an order for an H-25 gas turbine for the Taiwanese firm Chang Chun Petrochemical Co., Ltd. The turbine with 30-megawatt (MW) output capacity will be the core of a new high-efficiency, natural gas-fired cogeneration (combined heat and power) facility at the company's Miaoli Factory in Miaoli City in the north central region of Taiwan. Operation is scheduled to begin around spring 2025, with the unit supplying power for the company's factories, and steam for manufacturing processes. This is the second H-25 gas turbine that Mitsubishi Power will supply to Chang Chun Group, following a unit for a Chang Chun Plastics factory announced in 2022.H-25 Gas TurbineThe gas turbine will replace the existing oil and coal-fired boiler facility, part of a project conducted in response to a request from administrative authorities to reduce coal consumption based on the global trend toward reducing CO2 emissions, and a shift in Taiwan's energy policy. Mitsubishi Power will supply the H-25 gas turbine and auxiliary machinery, and dispatch engineers to provide support for installation and trial operations.Chang Chun Petrochemical is a core company of Chang Chun Group, a major petrochemical conglomerate in Taiwan. Headquartered in Taipei, Chang Chun Group comprises numerous group companies and factories in Taiwan and around the world.Since 1984, Mitsubishi Power has supplied Chang Chun Group with major equipment for the power and cogeneration facilities at its factories, including nine steam turbines and five boilers. Mitsubishi Power continues to provide after-sales service for the supplied equipment, as well as various types of service solutions. This latest order is a reflection of the trust established by this track record, and the long-standing good relations between the two companies.The H-25 is a heavy-duty gas turbine(Note) with outstanding reliability confirmed by its record of long operating hours. Since the initial order in 1987, Mitsubishi Power has established a solid track record of operating performance, selling more than 190 units in Japan and overseas. Compared to a conventional boiler type cogeneration plant, the H-25 contributes to greater plant efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions. It is a powerful tool for the energy transition, as the market for distributed power sources shifts from coal to natural gas, and eventually to hydrogen fuel.Going forward, Mitsubishi Power will further proactively pursue business activities in the distributed power sources market, including for industrial-use private power generation and cogeneration systems in Japan and overseas, contributing to stronger industrial foundations for countries and regions, and reducing the environmental load from energy.Heavy-duty gas turbines are designed to maintain steady output over long-term, continuous operation, providing exceptional reliability, as well as easier and less frequent maintenance.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Honda to Make Organizational Changes (Effective April 1, 2023) to Further Accelerate Electrification Business and Realize New Value Creation JCN Newswire

Honda to Make Organizational Changes (Effective April 1, 2023) to Further Accelerate Electrification Business and Realize New Value Creation

TOKYO, Jan 24, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that the company will make organizational and operational changes, effective April 1, 2023, as it continues working toward the fulfillment of its vision to serve people worldwide with the "joy of expanding their life's potential" in the areas of mobility and people's daily lives.With this year's changes, Honda will further solidify the direction of the organizational changes made last year with an eye toward the realization of carbon neutrality by 2050. Specifically, Honda will strive to further accelerate its electrification business and create new value by leveraging its broad and expanding range of mobility products and services.Key points of the organizational changes1) Creation of Electrification Business Development Operations2) Reorganization of Regional Operations3) Reorganization of Corporate FunctionsDetails of the organizational changes1) Creation of Electrification Business Development OperationsBased on the Business Development Operations established April last year to strengthen electrification business, the Electrification Business Development Operations will be newly created. This operation will consolidate the business strategy and BEV product development functions of automobile business and electrification-related strategy and development functions of motorcycle and power products businesses to further strengthen and accelerate Honda?s electrification business.2) Reorganization of Regional OperationsThe current six regional operations will be consolidated into three regional operations -- North America, China and Associated Regions.The new Regional Operations (Associated Regions) will combine four current regional operations, namely Japan, Asia & Oceania, South America and the Europe, Africa and the Middle East Region. With this change, Honda will execute electrification strategies and strengthen operations for each region based on its global strategy.3) Reorganization of Corporate FunctionsThe Corporate Strategy Operations and Corporate Administration Operations will be newly created. The Corporate Strategy Operations will further strengthen Honda?s initiatives in formulating, executing and communicating its corporate strategies toward new value creation, and the Corporate Administration Operations will pursue the total optimization of corporate resources, which is aligned with corporate strategy.By further accelerating the series of initiatives Honda has been taking to transform itself through electrification and new value creation, Honda strives to remain and become even more recognized as ?a company society wants to exist? in the electrified era. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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DOCOMO to Exhibit at World’s Largest Mobile Exhibition: MWC Barcelona 2023 JCN Newswire

DOCOMO to Exhibit at World’s Largest Mobile Exhibition: MWC Barcelona 2023

TOKYO, Jan 20, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that it will organize a full-scale booth at MWC Barcelona 2023, the world's largest mobile-related exhibition, in Barcelona, Spain from February 27 to March 2.The DOCOMO booth, which will showcase exhibitions and presentations focused on the main themes of 6G, open radio access networks (Open RAN) and extended reality (XR), will also promote international standardization and global business for next-generation communication technologies. Due to the global pandemic, this will be DOCOMO's the first onsite appearance at MWC Barcelona since 2019.(1)In the 6G section, DOCOMO will present the coming 6G world and advanced wireless technologies that the company is currently developing. This will include a demonstration of the Human Augmentation Platform to communicate haptic sensations between people connected to a 6G network to enable, for example, a musical student to mimic the exact finger motions of a teacher.In the Open RAN section, DOCOMO will present experiential content to help visitors understand the concept and structure of Open RAN, as well as progress being achieved to enable multi-vendor telecommunication equipment(2) to be combined in Open RAN, as well as related collaborations with international carriers.In the XR section, visitors will experience the metaverse filled with music, anime and movies and also a virtual-live system, both provided by NTT QONOQ, INC., a company launched by DOCOMO's parent NTT group last October to promote XR business.Through this exhibition, DOCOMO looks forward to globally communicating its advanced technologies and businesses under the company's brand slogan "changing worlds with you."For more about DOCOMO's exhibits and the overall exhibition, please refer to the appendix.(1) DOCOMO organized an exhibition in Japan in 2021 and then one online in 2022.(2) "Creation of 5G Open RAN Ecosystem to Accelerate Adoption of Open RAN by Operators Globally"www.docomo.ne.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2021/0208_00.htmlFor more information, visit www.docomo.ne.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2023/0120_00.html. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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HKTDC’s four major focus areas create opportunities via Hong Kong ACN Newswire

HKTDC’s four major focus areas create opportunities via Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Jan 19, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - As Hong Kong reopens its doors to Mainland China and the world at large, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will roll out a full season of global trade fairs and conferences, coupled with a plethora of overseas promotions, to create opportunities for the Hong Kong, Mainland and international business communities.The HKTDC also welcomes the further relaxation of quarantine measures announced by the Hong Kong SAR Government today, and will work together with the Government to attract Mainland Chinese and overseas business people to return to Hong Kong and accelerate Hong Kong's commercial and trade development.HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam said: "As travel between Hong Kong and Mainland China and the world has resumed, we are delighted to experience the vitality of our events last week, which welcomed international business leaders from some 100 countries to participate physically and online. Looking ahead, we will align our strategy to support the Hong Kong SAR Government's policies and the 14th Five-Year Plan to reinvigorate the city's economy, and have prepared a full programme of fairs, conferences, overseas promotions and support activities throughout the year, giving full play to Hong Kong's unique advantages of being backed by the motherland and connected to the world. We also aim to reinforce Hong Kong's role as a global business hub and help international, Mainland and local businesses connect and succeed."Having successfully concluded several major events, including the Asian Financial Forum and fairs focused on toys and games, babies, stationery, and wine and spirits that welcomed business people from some 100 countries, the HKTDC's strategy for 2023-2024 will support the Hong Kong SAR Government's policies to strengthen the city's economy and its status as a global business hub, while integrating Hong Kong further into national economic development.HKTDC's 2023-2024 major work focus is as follows:1) Help Hong Kong attract investment and talent by creating opportunities that bring international and Mainland companies to do business via Hong Kong:- With the Hong Kong-Mainland China border reopening, the HKTDC will focus on opportunities arising from the 14th Five-Year Plan;- The HKTDC will leverage Hong Kong's role as an international financial and trading hub to attract global companies to do business through Hong Kong;- To mark the Belt and Road Initiative's 10th anniversary, the HKTDC will enrich the content of this year's Belt and Road Summit;- The HKTDC will promote Hong Kong's role in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) to both the Mainland and overseas markets, with its GoGBA programme and Guangdong-Hong Kong Cooperation Week in May, featuring SmartHK in Guangzhou and ChicHK in Shenzhen as anchor events;- To attract more overseas companies to do business via Hong Kong, the HKTDC will organise overseas missions led by Hong Kong SAR Government officials, and sector-based China Overseas Investment (COI) missions;- We will enrich our deal-making work through our major conferences, including Asian Financial Forum, Belt and Road Summit and other industry events, to facilitate tripartite cooperation between Hong Kong service providers, Mainland investors and overseas project owners.2) Tell Hong Kong stories to overseas business communities by utilising the HKTDC's network of 50 offices worldwide and 47 Hong Kong Business Associations:- The HKTDC will focus on key regions within ASEAN and RCEP;- The long-awaited overseas mega promotion, Think Business, Think Hong Kong, will be held in Thailand in July to promote the Hong Kong brand together with the Hong Kong family of organisations, while other seminars and webinars will be held in other markets around the world;- The HKTDC will organise Hong Kong pavilions at major expos and fairs, such as China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing, CIIE in Shanghai, China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou (Hainan Expo), Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nuremberg International Toy Fair and MIDO Eyewear Show in Milan.3) Reinforce pillar industries and develop emerging industries in Hong Kong by promoting key opportunities in tech and innovation, medical and healthcare, and sustainability and integrating these into our pillar industry events:- In addition to supporting year-round sourcing with HKTDC's Exhibition+ model and Click2Match digital service, the HKTDC will consolidate the tech-oriented fairs in April and launch the new Business of Innovation and Technology Week with the new InnoEx, replacing the International ICT Expo. We will also strengthen BIP Asia Forum's focus on IP to help commercialise and expand technology advancements;- An expanded version of International Healthcare Week, integrating the Asia Summit on Global Health and Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair, will be held in May to reinforce Hong Kong's position as a premier medical and healthcare innovation and investment platform;- With Eco Expo as the anchor event, we will expand the promotion of sustainability across other HKTDC platforms by highlighting the theme at major conferences and trade fairs, launching an ESG track under the Transformation Sandbox (T-Box) SME support programme and other platforms; In addition, the ESG track will be featured at major industry events, including Asian Financial Forum, Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference and more.4) Support enterprises, especially SMEs and start-ups, with year-round support programmes:- The HKTDC will continue with its Support Scheme for Pursuing Development in the Mainland to help Hong Kong companies operating in the mainland, with T-Box for Hong Kong SMEs, GoGBA platform for Hong Kong and international companies tapping the GBA market, Start-up Express for start-ups as well as with Design Gallery (DG) to promote local brands and designs;- The younger generation will also be able to expand their horizons by joining HKTDC's Trade Ambassador Programme (TAP) to learn about Hong Kong's different industries and opportunities, especially in the GBA.The HKTDC remains committed to connecting businesses with opportunities via Hong Kong, promoting the city's advantages to the global business community and strengthening its role as a world-class business hub, and a two-way investment and trade platform for GBA, ASEAN and RCEP.For details of HKTDC's work focus, please visit: https://aboutus.hktdc.com/en/About HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.Media enquiriesHKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Agnes Wat, Tel: +852 2584 4554, Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.orgSam Ho, Tel: +852 2584 4569, Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.org Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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HKTDC Education & Careers Expo opens in early February ACN Newswire

HKTDC Education & Careers Expo opens in early February

HONG KONG, Jan 18, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 32nd HKTDC Education & Careers Expo will be held from 2 to 5 February (Thursday to Sunday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The expo presents designated zones under two themes, namely Education and Careers. The four-day event is open to the public free of charge, providing a one-stop platform with the latest information on education, training and career development and more than 2,800 job openings on offer. A number of companies and organisations will provide on-site interviews to jobseekers.Speaking at a press conference to introduce this year's Education & Careers Expo, Jenny Koo, HKTDC Assistant Executive Director, said: "I hope the diverse content and strong lineup of exhibitors in this year's Education and Careers Expo will inspire students and jobseekers to gain the motivation to hone new skills, expand their horizons and explore new possibilities"Yvonne Wong, Vice Chairman, The Y.Elites Association & GM, Qianhai International Liaison Services; Natalie Chew, Director, Communications and Public Relations Office, Vocational Training Council; Jenny Koo, HKTDC Asst. Executive Director; Rebecca Choi, Asst. Director - Student & Curriculum Development, Hong Kong Institute of Construction; and Veon Tsang, Founder, HotelsHR [L-R]The 32nd edition of the HKTDC Education & Careers Expo runs from 2 to 5 February at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The photo shows scenes from last year's event.Speaking at today's press conference to announce details of the expo, Jenny Koo, HKTDC Assistant Executive Director, said: "This year's expo, themed 'Ride the Wave to Success', will host 700 organisations including educational institutions, professional associations, government departments, public organisations and private companies to feature information on studies in 20 countries and regions as well as employment opportunities. I hope this year's diverse content and strong lineup of exhibitors will inspire students, employed individuals and jobseekers to gain the motivation to hone new skills, expand their horizons and explore new possibilities."Four Careers Theme Days introduce latest career trends and prospectsFour Careers Theme Days over the course of the expo will highlight the latest career trends and introduce visitors to the prospects in different industries. Co-organised by the Vocational Training Council (VTC), the VPET - Skilling Talent for the Future theme day on 2 February will introduce various sought-after professional and vocational skills in this new era that can help people develop more diverse and exciting careers. On 3 February, the GBA Opportunities theme day will invite representatives from the Greater Bay Area Youth Development Association to discuss the potential for the younger generation to land job offers and start a business in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). Representatives from The Y.Elites Association will share information and recount their experiences in relation to employment and entrepreneurship in Qianhai, Shenzhen, while the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation will offer tips on studying in the GBA.On 4 February, the Exploring Construction Industry theme day, co-organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Construction (HKIC) and the HKTDC, will invite professionals to give insights into how the construction industry is leveraging the latest technologies as it enters a new era of "Construction 2.0", as well as sharing on current prospects. And on 5 February, the Slasher Generation theme day will introduce the new kind of workforce members who engage in multiple jobs at the same time, with speakers from the barista profession and influencer marketing sector sharing both the fun aspects and the challenges they face in their career paths.More than 2,800 job openings on offer, some with on-site interviewsThe Career-themed Zones will offer more than 2,800 job openings from a variety of professional institutions, recruitment platforms, local government bodies and corporations. At the Recruitment Square, recruitment platforms and employers including Hong Kong East Cluster of the Hospital Authority, Citybus and Asia Airfreight Terminal, among others, will recruit and interview candidates on the spot. Visitors can bring their resumes to the expo and apply for the posts that interest them.Four Education-themed Zones highlight local, mainland and overseas opportunitiesThis year's expo features four education zones, including the Local Studies Zone featuring universities and post-secondary institutions such as Hong Kong Shue Yan University and the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong that provide information on further studies.The Overseas & Mainland China Education Zone brings together consulate general offices, officially approved organisations, overseas universities and study centres to provide information and consulting services regarding educational opportunities in 19 different countries and regions, including Europe, the United States, Asia and Mainland China. And the Lifelong Learning Zone will showcase numerous self-betterment programmes and on-the-job training courses for visitors, covering areas such as technology, lifestyle, language, beauty and cosmetics.At the Youth Zone, visitors can get information on continuing education and career planning, and find out more about summer jobs, internship opportunities and full-time jobs. Exhibitors include The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, Hong Kong Youth Exchange Promotion United Association, the Hong Kong Playground Association and more.In addition, the expo will offer four Education Theme Days, providing an in-depth introduction to the European Union (2 February), the United Kingdom (3 February), France (4 February) and Germany (5 February), covering key topics such as admission requirements, the preparation process prior to studying abroad, and insights into campus life and the support facilities offered in different locations.80+ inspiring events, distinguished speakers share their insights and success storiesVisitors interested in joining a variety of sectors such as the innovation and technology industry and the government sector, or embarking on a working holiday, can take advantage of more than 80+ inspiring events that will be held during the expo, with celebrities and experts joining to share their experiences and strategies for success:- Henry Lee, Account Director (Talent and Learning Solutions), LinkedIn, will share the latest trends in Hong Kong's labour market and offer job-hunting tips for the digital age.- Sunny Chan, famed director and screenwriter of Hong Kong films Table for Six and Men on the Dragon, will share his inspiring journey from screenwriter to director.- "fataunt", registered nurse and YouTuber, will talk about how he became a key opinion leader (KOL) while studying at university.- Christina Ho, civil aviation pilot, who successfully transitioned from a fashion designer to become a pilot in local airline industry, will share her inspirational journey.- Siu Yan-ho, doctoral lecturer, will share his experience of transforming from an under-achiever, with a score of 6 in the HKCEE public exam, to become a doctoral lecturer.- Expo website: https://hkeducationexpo.hktdc.com/- Activity schedule: https://bit.ly/3XoVBrV- Photo download: https://bit.ly/3wbVWCnAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.Media enquiriesHKTDC's Corporate Communications Department:Clementine Cheung, Tel: +852 2584 4514, Email: clementine.hm.cheung@hktdc.orgEric Wong, Tel: +852 2584 4575, Email: eric.ks.wong@hktdc.org Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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16th Edition of Cyber Security Summit: Kenya ACN Newswire

16th Edition of Cyber Security Summit: Kenya

Nairobi, Jan 10, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - After successful 15 editions of Cyber Security Summit, Exito is all set to host another milestone event- which serves as an ideal platform to enhance insights of Kenya's Cyber Security Models for Tomorow. The Cybersecurity Summit is an invitation-only in-person event exclusively for cybersecurity leaders from leading businesses, institutions and government establishments in Kenya. The Summit, which is in alignment with Kenya's Vision 2030, will discuss challenges, policies and strategies towards building a cyber resilient Kenya. The Summit will also highlight the various tech-disruptions for overcoming new risks inherent in digital businesses, and incorporating a culture of information security in all institutions and organizations.ACN Newswire is a media partner of Exito's 16th Edition of Cyber Security Summit to be held in Kenya on 10th February 2023.At the Cyber Security Summit Kenya, you will hear Cyber Security thought leaders talk about the action plans, strategies and best ways to build next-gen digital cyber vault and cyber crime resilient Kenya. You will also have panel discussions, fireside chats, Industry keynotes, solution showcases and interactive workshops to discuss how to build a stronger and secured cyber infrastructure in Africa.The summit will feature leading over 150+ CISO's, CIO's, Heads of Digital Transformation, IT Infrastructure, Cyber security, Information and Communication Technologies and other experts in this domain, this platform will equip you with the essential tools to risk-proof your businesses.Speakers like Faith Katua, Advocacy Director, ISACA Kenya Chapter, Fredrick Endeki, Head of ICT, KMTC Machakos Campus, Ministry of Health, Republic of Kenya, Faith Nyaga, Senior ICT Officer, Water Resources Authority, Republic Of Kenya, David Kitonga, Head Information Security, Jamii Telecommunication Ltd, Amit Saxena, CIO, Ramco Plexus Ltd, Hartnell Ndungi, Chief Data Officer, Absa Bank Kenya PLC, Anastasia Chege, Head Of Technology Risk And Security, Kenya Airways, Makale Benson, Head Of ICT Service Operations, I&M Bank Kenya among many others will be sharing their experiences and expertise at the summit.Event registration has commenced for Delegates and Sponsors.- The delegates will be exposed to in-depth, trend-forward sessions & workshops - practical takeaways and ideas to keep you ahead in the digital economy.- The sponsors will be able to create an overwhelming branding in the event along with meeting their prospects and displaying the products.- Hundreds of seasoned marketers, strategists, designers, and more to network and connect with. Meet your customers, vendors, expert resources, friends and colleagues on the 10th of February.Register now to engage at this grand event as the slots are filling up fast.To know more about the event, www.cybersecuritysummit/kenyaAbout Exito:We are a global B2B business events company focused on crafting bespoke solutions and contexts by designing platforms that create new business opportunities for our clients across concepts and industries.We cherish the trust over the last 12 years garnered from our partnering organizations globally, and with a growing team of young, vibrant, and creative individuals, Exito aims at success and perfection! Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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P2E and M2E Project, Ninja Warriors Announces Private Sale Date SeaPRwire

P2E and M2E Project, Ninja Warriors Announces Private Sale Date

New York, NY, January 06, 2023 – (SEAPRWire) – Ninja Warriors, a play-to-earn [P2E] and move-to-earn [M2E] gaming universe inhabited by Ninja Warrior NFTs, has announced private sale dates. Scheduled to kick off on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023, the Ninja Warriors private sale will run for three months, offering ample opportunity for more early investors. As a P2E and M2E game, Ninja Warriors aims to keep gamers financially and physically strong. Gamers can get NFT characters to play without buying it—Ninja Warriors will introduce a subscription model where players will pay a certain amount to get a free NFT character to play with. And to increase their earnings, they will need to buy NFT Ninja characters with $NWT. Players can also interact, engage, and complete an array of adventures in a unique, exciting world that allows them to play, earn tokens, and, most importantly, have fun. The Ninja Warriors team hopes to create a magnificent, exciting, interactive, and adventurous gaming universe where players will enter battles and win solely by skills and special powers. Introducing $NWT and $DBUSD Tokens Ninja Warriors native token, $NWT, will serve as a utility and governance token. With a substantial amount of $NWT, players can seamlessly buy NFT characters of players as well as other essential in-game assets. $NWT will have a maximum supply of 900 million, of which 45 million $NWT has been allocated for the upcoming private sale. In an unprecedented fashion, Ninja Warriors introduces a collateralized stablecoin – $DBUSD [Dragon Ball]. This coin will act as a reward for gamers who complete online and offline missions and exercises. Through $DBUSD, the Ninja Warriors team hopes to preserve players’ earnings from extreme market volatility synonymous with the crypto market. Roadmap After the private sale slated for January 25th, 2023, Ninja Warriors, in Q2 of 2023, will officially launch Pre-sale 1.0 and Pre-sale 2.0. Next is an exchange listing, followed by various staking options for $NWT. Q4 of 2023 will see Ninja Warriors build and launch a marketplace where players can buy and sell in-game assets, and the official game launch in concomitance with scholarship programs, NFT sales, and numerous eSports tournaments. About Ninja Warriors Ninja Warriors is an M2E and P2E-based gaming universe inhabited by Ninja NFTs that players can interact, collect, and battle. Ninja Warriors aims to enable users to earn rewards for completing in-game tasks and competitions as well as offline exercises and routines. Through a collateralized stablecoin, Ninja Warriors will provide gamers with an exciting and rewarding platform and token immune to market volatility. Social Contact Twitter: https://twitter.com/NinjaWOfficial/ Telegram: https://t.me/ninjawofficial Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/NinjaWOfficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ninjawofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NinjaWOfficial Discord: https://discord.gg/TwS8VBezq8 Media Contact Brand: Ninja Warriors Contact: Asad Zeeshan, CMO Website: https://www.ninjawarriorsmeta.com/ SOURCE: Ninja Warriors The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://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 (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)
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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and Lexus to Exhibit at Tokyo Auto Salon 2023 JCN Newswire

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and Lexus to Exhibit at Tokyo Auto Salon 2023

TOKYO, Jan 6, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) and Lexus are planning to exhibit at the three-day Tokyo Auto Salon 2023(1) to be held at Makuhari Messe (in Chiba, Japan) from January 13 to 15, 2023. Also, Lexus and Toyota are planning to exhibit at the concurrent Tokyo Outdoor Show(2) at the same venue. Both efforts--under the shared theme: "Toyota: Leaving no car lovers behind"--are to exhibit vehicles and automotive parts in line with the three concepts of "Carbon neutrality for protecting beloved cars", "Making ever-better motorsports-bred cars", and "Diverse lifestyles to enjoy with beloved cars". Details of the exhibited vehicles and other information are to be posted on the TGR website below as they become available. Also accessible via the same URL are to be a press conference scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on January 13 and talk sessions (featuring Toyota President Akio Toyoda, professional racing drivers, and others) during the show. The press conference will be available in both Japanese and English. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP2YsAqMsMUAs new initiatives utilizing digital technology, TGR and Lexus have organized an "NFT Digital Stamp Rally" for added enjoyment at Tokyo Auto Salon 2023's physical venue and a metaverse-based "Virtual Garage by GR/Lexus" to deliver enjoyment to a broad audience of and beyond show visitors. For more information, please visit the following URL.https://toyotagazooracing.com/jp/eventexhibition/tokyoautosalon/virtualgarage"Carbon neutrality for protecting beloved cars"Toward achieving carbon neutrality, Toyota is aiming to provide its customers with more choices by offering a full product lineup.In parallel, expecting that it will take time before all new vehicles are carbon neutral, Toyota believes that simultaneously promoting the carbon neutralization also of vehicles currently in customer use is essential for the future. As such, TGR and Lexus will exhibit concept cars that propose that customers can continue to drive forever in their beloved cars while taking on the challenge of reducing CO2 emissions."Making ever-better motorsports-bred cars"TGR is putting into practice its approach of "Making ever-better motorsports-bred cars" by commercially providing cars that have been honed to win races. At Tokyo Auto Salon 2023, TGR will unveil a product that commemorates its WRC drivers' title win. TGR will also announce a product that utilizes the knowledge gained through WRC participation, with demo runs planned for January 14 and 15."Diverse lifestyles to be enjoyed with beloved cars"In addition to exhibiting vehicles that have been customized under the supervision of professional racing drivers, new GR Parts and GR Heritage Parts that are scheduled for release in 2023 are to also be displayed. Furthermore, Lexus and Toyota will exhibit for the first time at the Tokyo Outdoor Show. Toward achieving a carbon-neutral society, and based on its desire to deliver outdoor experiences that help people understand, enjoy, and protect nature, Lexus will promote its "Overtrail Project", which offers the fun of vehicles that enhance outdoor lifestyles while coexisting with nature and provides various outdoor experiences.New initiatives using digital technology1. NFT Digital Stamp RallyThe NFT Digital Stamp Rally is for visitors to enjoy a new style of stamp rally(3) using digital technology as they tour the venue. By scanning special QR codes placed at the booths of TGR and supporting companies, visitors can obtain original digital stamps from each company, with a bonus stamp being awarded to those who collect all stamps.Participating companies- Rays- Bride- Sparco/Sabelt- Toyota Auto Body- Daihatsu- Modellista- Tom's- TOYOTA GAZOO Racing2. Metaverse "Virtual Garage by GR/Lexus"So that as many visitors as possible can enjoy Tokyo Auto Salon 2023, a "Virtual Garage by GR/Lexus" will open on cluster, which is one of Japan's largest metaverse platforms. The garage will enable visitors to freely enjoy the exterior, interior structure, and video images of some of the exhibited vehicles without worrying about time or crowds, and a participatory conference on the future of motorsports is also scheduled. Visitors will receive a special login gift. The virtual space is to partially open in advance on January 6, with the exhibition of vehicles slated to begin on January 13.For more information on the "Virtual Garage by GR/Lexus", please visit the following URL.https://toyotagazooracing.com/jp/eventexhibition/tokyoautosalon/virtualgarage(1) A customized car event to be held at Makuhari Messe (in Chiba, Japan) for three days from January 13 to 15, 2023 (13th: industry and press invitation day; 14th and 15th: general public days)(2) An exposition focusing on outdoor lifestyles and based on the concept of "Being kind to and enjoying nature--our new and prosperous lifestyles" to be held at Makuhari Messe (in Chiba, Japan) for three days from January 13 to 15, 2023 (13th: industry and press invitation day; 14th and 15th: general public days)(3) An activity for collecting (traditionally) inked stamps at predetermined locations along a designated course or within a designated venue Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. 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