Honda to Begin Sales of All-new ZR-V SUV in April 2023 JCN Newswire

Honda to Begin Sales of All-new ZR-V SUV in April 2023

November 18, 2022
TOKYO, Nov 18, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will begin sales of the all-new SUV, the ZR-V, on April 21, 2023, at dealerships across Japan.All-new ZR-VThe ZR-V was developed as a model which combines "practicality," the core value of an SUV, "reliability" based on the latest safety features and passive safety performance, distinctive "design" with a strong presence and exhilarating and comfortable "driving experience," all on a high level.ZR-V product page: www.honda.co.jp/ZR-V/ (Japanese only)Key features of ZR-VThe development concept of ZR-V - Unleash Your Potential - represents Honda's desire to enable its customers to drive their vehicle "at the will of the driver," providing a greater sense of confidence and helping liberate them to unleash their unique personality to try something new. PackagingBy reducing the height difference from the heel point to the hip point, a sedan-like driving position was achieved, enhancing a sense of oneness between driver and vehicle.Exhilarating visibility, which contributes to the ease of driving, was while focusing on three key points regarding the driver's gaze/eye movement: "not to distract the flow," "not to interrupt the flow" and "to make it easier to grasp changes in vehicle behavior." Based on this approach, the basic design lines which enable the driver to more easily grasp the movement direction and overall orientation of the vehicle were applied both inside and outside the vehicle. A number of packaging technologies, including the use of these basic design lines, made the ZR-V easy to drive.All-new ZR-V offers a variety of storage spaces, which feature both beautiful design and excellent user-friendliness, ensuring utility that accommodates various customer needs. The floor of the cargo area was designed as flat as possible, and a corrugated geometric pattern created through digital modeling design(1) was adopted on the sides for the first time for any Honda vehicle in Japan, achieving uniformity in design quality and functionality that make scratches less noticeable. Moreover, the power tailgate is standard equipment for all types of ZR-V.DesignThe exterior design features flowing proportions characterized by large, smooth surfaces that flow from front to rear.The design of the front-fascia features a vertical grille, designed in concert with surrounding areas, and sharp-looking, wide-set headlights that flow horizontally. These features create a highly sophisticated expression, yet with stature and a strong presence.The rear of the body is shaped to emphasize the vehicle's wide tread by adding volume around the bottom of the body, with a smooth, upswept look.The interior features an instrument panel that stretches out horizontally in a linear fashion. Moreover, the interior design features a functional and precise finish on all parts to accentuate the beauty of the form, creating a high-quality interior space. In addition, a high-deck center console between the driver and front passenger seats offers the right amount of "personal feeling" for both driver and front passenger.DynamicsAs the value customers feel the most in this vehicle, the development team put the highest priority on providing a "greater sense of confidence and helping liberating customers" to enjoy by driving this vehicle "at the will of the driver." To this end, the team strived to realize a driving experience with a sense of unity, as if the driver's intentions are directly translated into vehicle behavior. Unnecessary vehicle movements and noises were thoroughly suppressed, and a high level and constant ground contact was secured to offer greater peace of mind for all occupants.PowertrainThe hybrid model of the all-new ZR-V will be the first Honda SUV to be equipped with the Sport e:HEV(2) that combines a 2.0-liter direct injection engine that debuted on the Civic e:HEV and the advanced 2-motor hybrid system (e-CVT). By advancing both the hardware and control software, the new e:HEV further improved fuel economy, low emission performance and quietness compared to the previous version of e:HEV, while also realizing powerful acceleration comparable to a V6 3.0-liter engine, which is only possible with a motor-driven powertrain. The all-new ZR-V e:HEV will offer a high-quality, exhilarating driving experience in various driving situations including driving on city and suburban roads, highways and winding roads.The Real-time AWD is available on all types, including both hybrid and gasoline variations. By optimizing distribution of front and rear driving force, the tires firmly grip the road surface, enabling the driver to feel great peace of mind even while driving on slippery surfaces such as snowy roads. Moreover, the increase in rear-wheel driving force enables the driver to start and accelerate with confidence even on snowy hills.The driver can choose from four drive modes according to the driving situation: SPORT mode(3), NORMAL mode, ECON mode and SNOW mode. The ZR-V will be the first Honda SUV in Japan to feature SNOW mode, which suppresses the amount of driving force transmitted in response to depressing the accelerator pedal and supports the driver to achieve a smooth start and acceleration even on slippery road surfaces such as snowy roads. Safety and Peace of Mind Honda SENSINGAll ZR-V models are equipped with the latest features of the Honda SENSING(4) safety and driver-assistive system. The front wide-view camera system features a wide-angle camera with an effective horizontal viewing angle of approximately 100 degrees and a high-speed image processing chip to enhance the detection accuracy of objects for Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) and other applications. The sonar sensors mounted in four locations on both the front and rear bumpers detect objects such as exterior walls of buildings and glass at close range with a high level of accuracy, contributing to the suppression of false starts due mostly to the driver hitting the accelerator by mistake, as well as avoiding collisions. In addition, radar built into the rear bumper detects vehicles approaching from behind within 25 meters, and the system alerts the driver of the presence of a vehicle diagonally behind with indicators in the door mirror. This Blind Spot Information is a standard feature of Honda SENSING for the ZR-V. List of Honda SENSING functions available for ZR-V (qualifies as the "Safety Sports Car S" defined by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.)1) Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)2) Collision Mitigation Throttle Control(5)3) Rear Collision Mitigation Throttle Control(5)4) Low Speed Brake Function (Low speed CMBS)5) Pedestrian Collision Mitigation Steering System6) Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System7) Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow8) Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)9) Traffic Jam Assist10) Lead Car Departure Notification System11) Traffic Sign Recognition12) Adaptive Driving Beam(6)13) Auto High Beam Headlights (available for Grade X)14) Blind Spot Information System15) Parking Sensor System16) Backing Out Support(6)Hill Descent Control (HDC)When driving down slippery hills or rough and steep roads, the hill descent control function can automatically maintain a constant pre-set speed, enabling the driver to concentrate on steering. Enhanced FeaturesBOSE Premium Sound system(7)The audio system equipped with 12 speakers was developed jointly with BOSE to be best suited to the cabin environment of the ZR-V. The surround sound with realistic sensations and a comfortable listening experience less likely to be affected by changes in driving conditions, enables all occupants to enjoy the realistic sound experience as if they are inside a concert hall.(1) A new design method that uses computer numerical processing to create 3D (three-dimensional) designs with smooth geometric patterns that resemble waveforms found in the natural world.(2) e:HEV is a global communication name for Honda's high-efficiency 2-motor hybrid system with outstanding fuel economy, which is the core of Honda's electrification technologies. The e: represents Honda's desire to 'energize' people and bring about a smile and exuberance by using 'electricity' as the 'energy'.(3) Available for all types except for Grade X of gasoline variation. (4) Honda SENSING functions are intended to assist the driver: therefore, there is a limit to the capabilities (e.g. recognition capability and control capability) of individual functions of Honda SENSING. Please do not overestimate the capabilities of each Honda SENSING function and drive safely while paying constant attention to your surroundings. For more information about Honda SENSING, please visit, Honda website: https://www.honda.co.jp/hondasensing/(5) Collision Mitigation Throttle Control, Rear Collision Mitigation Throttle Control and Low Speed Brake Function (Low speed CMBS) are collectively called "Low Speed Braking Control."(6) Available only for certain types of the all-new ZR-V.(7) Standard equipment of Grade e:HEV Z and Z of ZR-V.For more information, visit https://global.honda/newsroom/news/2022/4221117eng-zr-v.html. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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HKTDC Entrepreneur Day and Business of IP Asia Forum start from late November ACN Newswire

HKTDC Entrepreneur Day and Business of IP Asia Forum start from late November

November 16, 2022
HONG KONG, Nov 16, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is organising the 14th Entrepreneur Day and the 12th Business of IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia Forum) between the end of November and early December. The two events will feature experts and high-profile speakers from various industries to share their insights with start-ups and small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs). Topics will include optimising business operations, pursuing entrepreneurship, and using the latest innovative technologies and creative mindsets to capture opportunities and expand your business globally, in particular in the Greater Bay Area.The 14th edition of Entrepreneur Day will be from 30 November to 2 December under the theme of "Balance Beyond the Boom".This year's Entrepreneur Day launches its first Start-up Express International, inviting high-calibre start-ups worldwide to join an exchange session with the winners of Start-up Express. Picture: The "Pitching Final" event of Start-up Express in June 2022.Jointly organised by the HKSAR Government, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Hong Kong Design Centre, the 12th Business of IP Asia Forum will be staged on 1-2 December 2022.HKTDC Assistant Executive Director Stephen Liang, said: "Entrepreneur Day and BIP Asia Forum will offer start-ups and SMEs a chance to clearly understand the latest trends in their respective industries and enhance their knowledge whether they wish to learn how to start a business, embrace a path of sustainable development, safeguard their intellectual property or how to improve their branding strategy, equipping them to pursue the best opportunities."Start-up Express International, one of the highlights of Entrepreneur Day, will introduce top-tier start-ups from Mainland China, the United States, Italy, South Korea and Japan to local start-ups encouraging inspirational exchanges and creating opportunities for start-ups in Hong Kong to widen their horizon in a way that will hopefully be conducive to upgrading business performance. Finally, the BIP Asia Forum will host experts in intellectual property from across the world and assemble business leaders to generate discussion on recent developments in the market and application of industrial metaverse."Entrepreneur Day - Developing a diversified and balanced start-up ecosystemThe 14th Entrepreneur Day will be on 30 November, with events culminating on 2 December. The theme for this year's edition is "Balance Beyond the Boom", with hybrid seminars and exhibitions being offered for the first time. Entrepreneur Day will involve more than 20 seminars and workshops and close to 60 speakers from 11 countries and regions sharing their innovative responses to market changes. More than 110 exhibitors will showcase their technological developments. At the same time, business matching sessions and networking events will be available for attendees seeking to explore cutting-edge products in the growing international start-up ecosystem. Start-ups will be encouraged to use Hong Kong as a platform to tap into the Greater Bay Area and global markets and seek out business partners.This year's Entrepreneur Day Seminar series will cover four major themes: Entrepreneurship, Future Tech, Innovation for Good and Market Exploration. The key session, "T-Chat - Global VC Investment: Rise or Fall", will invite Eric Manlunas, Founder & Managing Partner of Wavemaker Partners; Duncan Chiu, Co-Chairman and Venture Committee of Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (HKVCA); and Karena Belin, Co-founder & COO/CFO/RO of Hong Kong's first SFC licensed start-up investment platform AngelHub, share their views on the outlook for the global venture capital market in 2023. They will also guide start-ups on how to raise capital and expand their business at critical times.Start-ups aspiring to achieve unicorn status (technology companies with a private market valuation of more than US$1 billion) can attend the "Unicorn Fireside Chat - Revival of the Travel Super App" with Kim Jong Yoon, CEO of Yanolja (the first and only travel unicorn based in South Korea, and owner of the most popular hotel booking app in the country). He will share how the company used emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology to reform its business during the pandemic. He will also discuss ways to seize new opportunities now that global borders are reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic.With the growing importance of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) to the public, many companies use ESG criteria to ensure they run responsibly. In "Make Good Use of Waste", Shrikanth Narasimha, Director of Sustainability and Supply Chain - Far East Mainetti (HK) (the world's largest manufacturer of hangers); Rachel Barr, Vice President of Sustainability of Israeli start-up UBQ Materials; and Ricci Wong, Founder and CEO of HK Timberbank will discuss projects on achieving closed-loop recycling and reuse of plastic products, converting household waste into sustainable bioplastics, and upcycling local wood to make decorative materials, thus driving the development of the global circular economy.Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have risen in importance and caused controversy. In the session "NFT: Eye Candy or Key to Gold?", Lucas Cheung, Managing Partner of Gusto Collective Hong Kong, Asia's first BrandTech group and Nick Lau, founder of WEAR (a Web3 platform for luxury brands to launch exclusive 'phygital' goods), will introduce the latest applications of NFTs in the entertainment and fashion industries and how they can boost sales and enhance customer loyalty.The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has increased possibilities for trade and collaboration across the region. In "Start-up Ecosystem in RCEP", representatives from venture capital firms and start-up accelerators from Japan, South Korea and Australia will share the latest developments in the region's start-up ecosystem and incentives for local start-ups that are interested in exploring the new market.Meanwhile, exhibitions under 2 thematic zones, "Start-up Zone" and "The Boosters", will showcase more than 110 innovative companies and business establishment service providers covering many of the most sought-after technologies, including biomedical sciences, green tech, food tech, smart city technologies, fintech and more. Visitors can interact with exhibitors at physical and virtual booths, and via daily guided tours and business matching sessions to learn about their innovative solutions. Some of the ingenious solutions include ZenxTag Technology Limited's smart food label, which changes its colour depending on the food's freshness; Key Points Exchange Limited's cross-border loyalty points aggregator for payment; Metamory Technology Limited's blockchain-enabled 'graveyard in the metaverse' for pets and humans; and Tencent Cloud's cloud solutions for start-ups.Start-up Express International promote a vibrant exchange opportunitiesTo mark the 5th anniversary of Start-up Express, the start-up development programme, the HKTDC has launched Start-up Express International as one of the highlights of Entrepreneur Day this year to encourage international start-ups to establish a presence in Hong Kong and strengthen ecosystem-to-ecosystem collaboration between Hong Kong and other countries. Start-up Express International is supported by global partners in Belgium, Mainland China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States, who have nominated start-ups from those countries to participate in the contest. Nominated start-ups come from a diverse range of industries, including greentech, healthtech, smart city technologies and edtech, as well as the metaverse, blockchain, robotics, marketing technology and agritech.Start-up Express International has already shortlisted the top 30 start-ups, and a professional panel of judges will select 10 global winners. The top 30 start-ups are entitled to a series of supporting services such as marketing support, technology support, peer support, mentorship and advisory, and incentive offers to help them set up business in Hong Kong and enter the Greater Bay Area market. The 10 global winners will share the stage with local winners from Hong Kong Start-up Express and exchange views on the industry and entrepreneurial experiences.Business of IP Asia Forum create new value and discover new frontiersWith the flourishing development of innovative technology in Asia, companies have to formulate their Intellectual Property (IP) strategies to keep up with market development and changes. Jointly organised by the HKSAR Government, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Hong Kong Design Centre, the 12th Business of IP Asia Forum will be held online and physically at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 1-2 December 2022. With the theme of "Creating New Value, Discovering New Frontiers", the two-day forum will bring together global IP experts and business leaders to explore the latest trends in the Global IP market.The first-ever "Policy Dialogue" will feature Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization; Antony Taubman, Director of the Intellectual Property Division at the World Trade Organization (WTO); Rowel S. Barba, Chairman of ASEAN Working Group on Intellectual Property Cooperation (AWGIPC); Kyo-sook Choi, Chair of Intellectual Property Rights Experts Group at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC); and Antonio Campinos, President of the European Patent Office. They will discuss the co-creation of a resilient and sustainable IP ecosystem.Following the policy dialogue, the plenary session "Powering the Future: Robust Patent Strategies Amid Challenges" will see industrial leaders like Brett Alten, Senior Vice President of Deputy General Counsel and Chief IP Counsel at Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Michael Ding, Vice President and Head of IP AMEA Region of ABB Group; and Masaki Ito, General Manager of the Intellectual Property Department at Toyota Industries Corporation, share their insights about how companies could scale up their businesses by making the best use out of IP.Chaired by H.L. Yiu, Head of Re-industrialisation of the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation, the "Global Tech Summit" will focus on how the Industrial Metaverse propels re-industrialisation in Hong Kong. It will feature Simon See, Global Head and Chief Solution Architect of NVIDIA AI Technology Center; T. John Koo, Director of Cyber-Physical Systems at the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI); and Eric Liu, Deputy Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (VTC). The speakers will share NVIDIA's journey to build Omniverse, an open modular platform for metaverse developers, artists and enterprises, integrating virtual collaborations and real-time physical simulation for virtual worlds. They will also discuss plans to nurture local talent in the field of metaverse technology.HKTDC will join hands with the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and organise "Innovation & IP Market" under the theme "Smart Manufacturing and Building" for the first time ever to strengthen IP commercialisation and foster industry collaboration. "Innovation & IP Market" will connect universities, research centres, start-ups, IP users and service providers to facilitate business networking and explore potential business opportunities. The "Innovation & IP Market" will include Inno Showcase with over 30 homegrown innovations applicable to a range of sectors, including manufacturing, construction, property development, transportation, energy, healthcare & beauty; Open Stage, where tech and IP experts will be sharing global trends and best practices on IP & tech commercialisation and adoption; and the Tech Consultation Salon, where enterprises can seek professional advice on business transformation and upgrading.In an affiliated event titled "ASEAN Roadmap to Successful IP Commercialisation in a Knowledgebased Economy", co-organised by ASEAN and the Intellectual Property Department, local and ASEAN representatives from the legal, research and business sector will shed light on the characteristics of the financial and legal systems that favour IP commercialisation, their prior experiences with technology transfers and the key to success in a knowledge-based economy.Meanwhile, the "Inspo Talk" will highlight IP-related points that matter for business collaboration with KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders), discuss IP issues related to KOL marketing and connect IP service consumers and providers.Finally, HKTDC and Hong Kong's Intellectual Property Department will jointly provide IP Training sessions during the forum introducing basic intellectual property concepts such as IP applications in e-commerce. Participants can learn about how intellectual property can protect original inventions in the digital era, empowering their ability to protect and manage IP on behalf of companies.Websites- HKTDC Entrepreneur Day: https://eday.hktdc.com/- Start-up Express International: https://portal.hktdc.com/startupexpress/tc/s/start-up-express-international- Business of IP Asia Forum: https://bipasia.hktdc.com/en/- Photo download: https://bit.ly/3hN9QqpAbout HKTDC The 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 enquiriesPlease get in touch with PR agency Hill+Knowlton Strategies:Entrepreneur DayJoyce Kwong, Tel: +852 6842 5929, Email: joyce.kwong@hkstrategies.comNannerl Yau, Tel: +852 6846 7888, Email: nannerl.yau@hkstrategies.comBusiness of IP Asia ForumRachel Zhu, Tel: +852 6816 5846, Email: rachael.zhu@hkstrategies.comJade Sin, Tel: +852 5646 8944, Email: jade.sin@hkstrategies.comHKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Clayton Lauw, Tel: +852 2584 4472, Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgJanet Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4369, Email: janet.ch.chan@hktdc.orgSunny Ng, Tel: +852 2584 4357, Email: sunny.sl.ng@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Mintable Now Supports NFT Transactions and Minting on the XRP Ledger ACN Newswire

Mintable Now Supports NFT Transactions and Minting on the XRP Ledger

November 16, 2022
NEW YORK, Nov 16, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mintable, a top NFT marketplace and minting platform, has launched support for Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), the fast and energy-efficient blockchain for the tokenization of assets. Users will now be able to buy, sell, and mint NFTs on the XRPL securely with ease and cost efficiency. Mintable will partner with Ripple, the leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, to bring creators and developers together to enable the creation of high-quality NFT projects and provide a no-code solution for independent creators on the XRPL.While there are currently many blockchain alternatives to Ethereum within the ecosystem, creators and developers can benefit from the XRPL's long-standing reliability to enable settlement and liquidity of tokenized assets at scale. The XRPL is led by a global developer community that provides a solid and flexible open-source foundation for various use cases. With over a decade of uptime, the XRPL has been a reliable backbone for a variety of applications including payments, tokenization and now, NFTs. "The XRPL is a valuable addition to the NFT ecosystem. It is a battle-tested and highly secure blockchain that will help overcome NFT adoption barriers related to security and environmental concerns," said Patrick Chin, CMO of Mintable. "Ripple works with some of the biggest companies in the world, and will be bringing a suite of valuable partnerships to the NFT ecosystem. We are excited to join their ranks as Ripple's NFT partner, to help with their NFT initiative and to introduce one of the most secure, sustainable and efficient blockchains to the NFT ecosystem.""For over 10 years, the XRP Ledger has been a trusted blockchain of choice for developers due to its security, speed and scalability of tokenizing assets," said Emi Yoshikawa, VP of Strategy and Operations at Ripple. "We are excited to partner with Mintable to help bring in new creators and projects building innovative Web3 projects with real utility to the XRP Ledger."As part of their partnership with Ripple, Mintable will also be supporting recipients from Ripple's Creator Fund to help bring their NFTs to market on the XRP Ledger. About MintableMintable is a utility-focused marketplace, with every feature dedicated to improving the NFT trading experience. As the top technology platform in the space, Mintable has pioneered gasless minting, batch minting and credit card purchases of NFTs. In 2021, Mintable announced the backing of a list of high-caliber investors including renowned venture capitalist and television personality Mark Cuban; Sound Ventures, a venture capital firm founded by Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary; and TIME Ventures, the investment fund for Marc Benioff. To date, Mintable has sold and auctioned works by Grammy Award-winning artists, 20th-century avant-garde artists and various high-profile artists and celebrities.In addition to the Marketplace, the Mintable ecosystem also includes Mintology, an NFT solutions provider for enterprises.To learn more about XRPL NFTs on Mintable, visit https://editorial.mintable.com/xrpl/.Links: Website: https://mintable.appTwitter: https://twitter.com/mintable_appDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/FB2br9QYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpX0bACIfqMCuyXOSudx1mQAbout the XRP LedgerThe XRP Ledger (XRPL) is an open source, public and decentralized Layer 1 blockchain led by a global developer community. It is fast, energy-efficient and reliable. For more than ten years, it has been the blockchain best suited to enable settlement and liquidity of tokenized assets at scale. With ease of development, low transaction costs and a knowledgeable community, it provides developers with a strong open-source foundation for executing on the most demanding projects - without impacting the XRPL's lean and efficient feature set. XRPL enables a wide variety of services and use cases including payments, decentralized finance and tokenization. Learn more at XRPL.org.About RippleRipple is a crypto solutions company that transforms how the world moves, manages and tokenizes value. Ripple's business solutions are faster, more transparent and more cost effective - solving inefficiencies that have long defined the status quo. Together with partners and the larger developer community, Ripple identifies use cases where crypto technology will inspire new business models and create opportunities for more people. With every solution, they realize a more sustainable global economy and planet - increasing access to inclusive and scalable financial systems, while leveraging carbon neutral blockchain technology and a green digital asset, XRP. This is how Ripple delivers on their mission to build crypto solutions for a world without economic borders.Contact: press@mintable.comcecilia@yourprstrategist.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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The 12th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference takes place on 22 and 23 November ACN Newswire

The 12th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference takes place on 22 and 23 November

November 14, 2022
HONG KONG, Nov 14, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 12th edition of the Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC), jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), will be held on 22 and 23 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in person as well as online. ALMAC is one of a number of large-scale trade events organised by the HKTDC in Hong Kong in the past few months. This year's ALMAC is expected to attract over 14,000 participants from over 50 countries and regions.Wilkie Wong, CFO, Esquel Group; Frankie Yick, Chairman, HKTDC Logistics Services Advisory Committee and Legislative Councillor, Legislative Council; Dr Patrick Lau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director; and James Leung, VP and Key Account, Geek+ [L-R]Under the theme, "The Future of the Sustainable Supply Chain: Connectivity - Collaboration - Innovation", ALMAC will examine issues faced by global businesses, such as the new normal supply chain, current challenges, opportunities through international and regional collaboration and future direction of sustainable development.ALMAC brings together participants from logistics, maritime, air freight and supply chain management sectors to gain insights, exchange market intelligence and explore business opportunities. In addition to the main physical event in Hong Kong, ALMAC will organise satellite conference venues in various locations, including Chengdu, Chongqing, Fuzhou, Wuhan, Taiwan, France, Germany, United Kingdom and Hungary. In addition to running a live broadcast of the conference, some satellite venues will invite experts to address logistics issues and experiences from a local perspective and participate in face-to-face exchanges."The macroeconomic environment has been very turbulent, due to a series of factors from inflation, aggressive rate hike and currency fluctuation to geopolitical tensions and energy and food crisis. Against all these uncertainties, this year's ALMAC will focus on how businesses can work together to cope with the challenges in the supply chain, climate change and the economic recovery. Other areas of discussion will include the opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the innovative solutions and technologies that are driving advancements in modern logistics and smart supply chain development. ALMAC is a powerful platform to connect the global industry and I would encourage all shippers, including traders, exporters and manufacturers, to join the conference to understand the issues faced by the industry and capture new opportunities," said Dr Patrick Lau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director.Exploring the current business landscapeAround 80 industry experts in logistics, maritime, air freight and supply chain will speak in person or virtually. On day one, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee will deliver remarks, followed by a keynote address by Xiangchen Zhang, Deputy-Director General of the World Trade Organization, who will examine how governments and businesses in the international arena may join forces to mitigate the impact of supply chain disruption; the climate change crisis on global trade; and the post-pandemic economic recovery, while fostering greater economic inclusion for equitable growth and stabilising the international supply chain towards achieving sustainable development.At the Plenary Session, ALMAC will invite global business leaders, including Mathieu Renard Biron, Managing Director of Global Freight Forwarding of Kerry Logistics, Ludovic Renou, CEO of CMA CGM China and Wilkie Wong, Chief Financial Officer of Esquel Group, to speak on how business evolution and supply chain transformation can steer business growth and achieve sustainable development across the current economic landscape building connectivity, fostering collaboration and driving innovation in the vibrant business environment, in order to navigate the new normal.In the Power Dialogue on day one, titled "Asia for Asia - Powering the Growth of Supply Chain Networks", Kian Chuan Chang, Regional Director, Customs Brokerage & Trade Compliance of GEODIS APAC (Holdings) Pte. Ltd., Wingco Lo, Executive Vice President of the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong, Daryl Tay, President, North Asia District of UPS Parcel Delivery Service Limited, and Eva Tsang, Assistant Vice President and Executive Director of Opal Cosmetics Group Limited, will discuss how RCEP creates opportunities through integration of regional trade and supply chains and share their strategic plans for capturing future opportunities.In the Thematic Session, Terence Chiu, Commissioner of the Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation, together with Ivy Tse, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of FreightAmigo, will share their insights on business strategies for the GBA, and how to capture the business opportunities created by supply chain integration in the GBA. The talk will provide workable insights and practical solutions for SMEs that want to expand markets in the area.InnoTalks to explore smart tech in the supply chainTechnology advancements are not constrained by geographic boundaries and changes how companies operate and reshape the future of the logistics industry. James Leung, Vice President and Key Account of Geek+, Tim Liu, Vice President, Marketing of Neolix Technologies Co., Ltd. and Julian Ma, Founder and CEO of Inceptio Technology will share game-changing innovative solutions and technologies that are driving advancements in modern logistics and smart supply chain development, helping companies to stay ahead of shifting consumer demands and expectations.Air Freight Forum to discuss Hong Kong as an international aviation hub in the post-pandemic eraThe Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the busiest and most advanced airports and continues to consolidate its status as an international aviation hub. In 2021, HKIA handled five million tons of cargo and retained its position as the world's busiest cargo airport for 10 consecutive years.On the first day of the Conference, the Air Freight Forum, co-organised with the Airport Authority Hong Kong, will invite Marco Bloemen, Managing Director of Seabury Cargo, Samuel Lee, General Manager of DHL Express Central Asia Hub and Yin Daxue, CEO of Hong Kong Cingleot Investment Management Limited, to discuss HKIA's "Airport City" vision covering the third runway, express air cargo terminal expansion, the new premium logistics centre, staff training strategies and the synergy created by HKIA and the airports in Mainland China.Maritime Forum to examine the GBA and sustainable developmentEdward Liu, Partner of Haiwen & Partners LLP and Principal Representative of International Chamber of Shipping (China) Liaison Office, will examine Hong Kong's unique role as an international maritime hub. The global maritime industry is transitioning and there is an urgency to identify tangible action plans for sustainable development to achieve the International Maritime Organisation's 2050 greenhouse gas reduction target.The second Maritime Forum will invite Simon Bennett, Deputy Secretary General of International Chamber of Shipping, Anne-Sophie Zerlang Karlsen, Head of Ocean Operations, Asia Pacific of Maersk, Michael Karlsen, CEO of Onomondo and Michael Fitzgerald, Group Deputy Chief Financial Officer of Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd, to discuss shipping sustainability, decarbonisation and digitalisation through practical collaborative action and uncover the potential opportunities and benefits from switching to sustainable and digitalised shipping.Leading e-commerce marketplace to share success storyThe rise of e-commerce has led to several challenges for online retailers and warehouses, as companies and customers look for a transparent, cost-effective, flexible, omnichannel fulfilment that can meet their respective demands.The newly added Shippers' Forum will be held on the second day (23 November) with Jenny Hui, General Manager of eBay Hong Kong, Taiwan and Global Emerging Markets sharing the latest fulfilment trends and best practices for delivering reliable and agile fulfilment solutions that shape the future development of e-commerce.Major global business trend creating smart and sustainable supply chainSustainability is a popular topic on the world's supply chain agenda. In the Power Dialogue, Suzanne Cheung, Head of Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability of Swire Coca-Cola Hong Kong, will share best practices of and carbon reduction approaches to integrating sustainability with the corporate core values and supply chain management for driving business growth and co-creating sustainable global development.HKTDC has organised two Supply Chain Management & Logistics Forums with The Hong Kong Shippers' Council and GS1 Hong Kong, respectively. For Supply Chain Management & Logistics Forums I, industry experts Lyan Law, Head, Industry 4.0 and Industrial Drone Solution of the Hong Kong Productivity Council, Felix Wong, Sales Director of Acquaintance Enterprises Limited, will share smart and agile supply chains through innovations. For the Supply Chain Management & Logistics Forums II, Ben Au, General Manager of Empower SCM Ltd., Johnny Wong, Director, Supply Chain Asia Pacific of Bausch & Lomb HK Limited and Rick Woo, Co-founder of LOST, will talk about smart and innovative supply chains and operational strategy transformation from an omnichannel model to a meta-channel model.In the Closing Session, Chee Choong Ng, Senior Vice President & Managing DirectorHong Kong & Macau, DHL Express (Hong Kong) Limited, Fox Chu, Partner of McKinsey, John Parkes, Managing Director - Integrated Logistics of Kerry Logistics and Graziano Terenzi, CEO of Inglobe Technologies, will discuss the metaverse and how the logistics industry can make use of robotics, extended reality, augmented reality and other technologies to drive industry development.During ALMAC 2022, the discussions are complemented by an exhibition featuring over 50 exhibitors showcasing logistics and supply chain solutions, innovative technology and operating systems, which help SMEs enhance their global supply chain management. The HKTDC will be arranging business matching sessions for participants to drive more business cooperation.The forums will gather many notable speakers, including: (the sequence is sorted alphabetically by the speakers' surnames)- Simon Bennett, Deputy Secretary General, International Chamber of Shipping- Edward Liu, MH, Partner, Haiwen & Partners LLP., Principal Representative, International Chamber of Shipping (China) Liaison Office- Mathieu Renard Biron, Managing Director - Global Freight Forwarding, Kerry Logistics- Chee Choong Ng, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Hong Kong & Macau, DHL Express (Hong Kong) Limited- Terence Chiu, Commissioner, Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation- Daryl Tay, President, North Asia District, UPS Parcel Delivery Service Limited- Ludovic Renou, Chief Executive Officer, CMA CGM China- Eva Tsang, Assistant Vice President and Executive Director, Opal Cosmetics Group Limited- Jenny Hui, General Manager, eBay Hong Kong, Taiwan and Global Emerging Markets- Ivy Tse, Co-Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder, FreightAmigo- Anne-Sophie Zerlang Karlsen, Head of Ocean Operations, Asia Pacific, Maersk- Wilkie Wong, Chief Financial Officer, Esquel Group- James Leung, Vice President, Key Account, Geek+- Xiangchen Zhang, Deputy-Director General, World Trade Organization- Mr Michael Fitzgerald, Group Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Orient Overseas Container Line LtdMembers of the media wishing to interview speakers can email interview requests to raymond.lee@impact-cc.com or cindy.chung@impact-cc.com by 18 November 2022. For the latest programme and speaker list, please visit: https://www.almac.hk/main/en/.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3hEFnemAbout 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 LinkedInMedia EnquiriesPlease contact Impact Communications Company:Cindy Chung, Tel: +852 9166 0827, Email: cindy.chung@impact-cc.comRaymond Lee, Tel: +852 6539 4089, Email: raymond.lee@impact-cc.comHKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Clayton Lauw, Tel: +852 2584 4472, Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgClementine Cheung, Tel: +852 2584 4514, Email: clementine.hm.cheung@hktdc.orgSam Ho, Tel: +852 2584 4569, Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Hitachi Energy to provide world’s first SF6-free 420 kV gas-insulated switchgear technology at TenneT’s grid connection in Germany JCN Newswire

Hitachi Energy to provide world’s first SF6-free 420 kV gas-insulated switchgear technology at TenneT’s grid connection in Germany

November 11, 2022
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, Nov 10, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi Energy announced today it will provide the world's first sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) free 420-kilovolt (kV) gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) technology and a state-of-the-art modular prefabricated grid connection solution at a key node at TenneT's power grid in Germany, supporting the leading European grid operator to achieve its carbon neutrality goals.This project covers a major grid connection upgrade which significantly extends the operating life of existing power assets to ensure the longevity and continued efficiency of the existing power infrastructure. The global technology leader will deliver innovative EconiQ 420 kV(1) GIS that uses a game-changing technology that eliminates SF6 with reliable and scalable solutions for the lowest carbon footprint.TenneT is a major transmission system operator in the Netherlands and Germany, supplying power to some 42 million homes and businesses in both countries. The company aims to be a driving force behind the energy transition by investing in eco-efficient technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As a transmission system operator, TenneT is a key player on the historic path to a safe, reliable and carbon-free energy system.To support TenneT on its transition to SF6-free solutions, Hitachi Energy will contribute pioneering technologies, unique system integration capabilities, engineering expertise and extensive experience with local grid code requirements to strengthen the grid connection at the 220-megawatt (MW) Erzhausen pumped storage power plant near Hanover. This project uses Building Information Modeling, a consolidated and collaborative digital working method that allows decision-based 3D modeling and improves facility management via a digital twin for the life cycle of the power asset. The entire project will be completed in 2026.In this project, Hitachi Energy will install three bays of EconiQ 420 kV GIS to enable the transmission of large amounts of electricity over long distances while eliminating significant volumes of SF6. This eco-efficient innovation remains similar in size while being 100 percent as reliable as the conventional GIS solution based on SF6. This installation will effectively avoid the addition of nearly 2,300 kg of SF6, equivalent to removing the CO2 emissions of around 1,150(2) passenger vehicles per year."We are proud to collaborate with TenneT in their efforts to accelerate the energy transition and strengthen the power infrastructure in Germany," said Claudio Facchin, Chief Executive Officer of Hitachi Energy. "At Hitachi Energy, we are championing the urgen cy of the energy transition through innovation and collaboration. Through our modular prefabricated grid connections and EconiQ high-voltage switchgear technology, we are supporting our customers to reduce their carbon footprint and enabling a more sustainable, flexible and secure energy system."EconiQ(3) is Hitachi Energy's eco-efficient portfolio for sustainability, where products, services and solutions are proven to deliver exceptional environmental performance. Hitachi Energy has placed sustainability at the heart of its Purpose and is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. (1) bit.ly/3ULMmjW(2) Based on the assumption that a passenger vehicle emits 19 kg CO2 equivalent per 100 km and drives 10,000 km per year.(3) www.hitachienergy.com/sustainability/econiqAbout Hitachi Energy Ltd.Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world's energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.comwww.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergy https://twitter.com/HitachiEnergyAbout 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 www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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NTT DOCOMO and Accenture Collaborate to Accelerate Adoption of Web3 JCN Newswire

NTT DOCOMO and Accenture Collaborate to Accelerate Adoption of Web3

November 8, 2022
TOKYO, Nov 8, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NTT DOCOMO and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) are collaborating to accelerate the adoption and application of Web3 for addressing social issues.Web3 is a new iteration of the web driven by blockchain technology. It has the potential to form a new digital economy with a greater social impact than conventional economies, providing clearly defined benefits and secure environments for success.Together, NTT DOCOMO and Accenture will:- Promote ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Issues. Diverse and long-term stakeholder collaboration is necessary to help solve many societal issues, including those related to regional development. The two companies will create case studies for addressing ESG issues -- including the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals.- Establish a secure technology platform for Web3. Web3 is a way of utilizing technologies to enable new products, services, and community building. The companies will work together to develop and grow a secure technology platform that creates an environment where people can use these new technologies easily and safely. The work together will identify and resolve the challenges facing these emerging technologies.- Develop talent. To address the growing demand for Web3 talent, the companies will provide training courses for those interested in working in the Web3 field, including engineers and business leaders. This approach will create a community for professionals and organizations alike to learn and gain practical experience in Web3.NTT DOCOMO will bring its expertise in telecommunications networks and digital services, as well as its experience working on society-wide issues. Accenture will help build an operational foundation for the initiatives with a view to future global expansion, leveraging the knowledge gained through its work on regional development efforts, including that New windowwith Aizu Wakamatsu City in Fukushima.Web3 is already being used in Japan to provide valuable solutions for society. For instance, it's being used to help companies and government streamline the carbon credit markets as a way to address climate change.The ultimate goal of the collaboration between NTT DOCOMO and Accenture is to facilitate the adoption of Web3 globally -- enabling everyone to enjoy its advantages and benefits -- while positioning Japan as a leading Web3 market.Motoyuki Ii, president & CEO, NTT DOCOMO said, "Web3 is the most impactful technological development since the Internet. DOCOMO, in collaboration with Accenture, will revolutionize social infrastructure by utilizing blockchain and building a safe and secure Web3 environment. We will build an environment where the power of creators and developers can come together. We are glad to be promoting the Japan-developed Web3, and we welcome individuals and companies to join us in the global development of Web3 services."Atsushi Egawa, a senior managing director at Accenture who leads its business in Japan, said, "Our collaboration with NTT DOCOMO is designed to create an industry platform leveraging blockchain and other digital technologies. At Accenture, we use digital technologies to help our clients achieve 360 degrees value - which includes issues related to sustainability, inclusion and diversity, and delivering exceptional experiences. We will help accelerate adoption of Web3 by leveraging the expertise we have gained in regional development through our collaborations with stakeholders from industry, government and academia."About NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 84 million subscriptions, is one of the world's foremost contributors to 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies. Beyond core communications services, DOCOMO is challenging new frontiers in collaboration with a growing number of entities ("+d" partners), creating exciting and convenient value-added services that change the way people live and work. Under a medium-term plan toward 2020 and beyond, DOCOMO is pioneering a leading-edge 5G network to facilitate innovative services that will amaze and inspire customers beyond their expectations. https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/.About AccentureAccenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song - all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 721,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Hitachi Rail to Deliver New Trains to ATM for Metro Milan JCN Newswire

Hitachi Rail to Deliver New Trains to ATM for Metro Milan

November 7, 2022
MILAN, Nov 7, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - ATM has awarded a EUR368m framework agreement for the manufacturing of new metro trains for the Milan metro, to Hitachi Rail. The award is part of ATM's massive investment plan to deliver an increasingly sustainable and technologically advanced public transport system.New Trains for Metro MilanThe investment is made up of a framework agreement for the supply of 46 new metro trains. The first part of this agreement has already been committed for the delivery of 21 trains destined for line M1, worth EUR168 million.The first metro trains are due to enter service in spring 2024.The new trains will help further renovate the public transport network of the Lombardy capital city, offering passengers more modern, accessible and comfortable trains.FEATURES OF THE NEW TRAINS - The state-of-the-art trains will have a new, fully accessible, design with an uninterrupted view from the front to the end of the service and a surveillance system providing real time video to the control room to improve security onboard. The train's lower noise levels will also help provide a comfortable passenger experience. Each train will be 106.5m long, composed of six aluminum cars and will have the ability to reach a maximum speed of 90 km/h. The trains will also be equipped with integral air conditioning and the external sides have been designed to be especially resistant to vandalism. In line with Hitachi Rail and ATM's commitments to decarbonisation and delivering sustainable mobility, the trains have also been designed to meet high levels of recyclability for when they reach the end of their lives.The new trains will be manufactured in the Italian Hitachi Rail plants in Naples and Reggio Calabria.Hitachi Rail is a global leader in the design and delivery of metro trains and systems around the world in countries including Italy, Japan, Denmark, Saudi Arabia and the United States.About ATMATM is the historical public transport operator of the Milan Metropolitan Area, serving 96 municipalities with 3.2 million residents, and is the first player in Italy.Since 2008 ATM is also the operator in charge of Copenhagen public transport where it operates the four metro city lines.ATM operates all public transport modes: metro, buses, tramways, trolleybuses and is also caring for public car parks. The know-how of ATM covers the whole transport range: engineering, maintenance, design and operation of technologically advanced services and systems for the sustainable mobility.About Hitachi RailHitachi Rail is global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signaling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey solutions. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 12,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions. Drawing on the wider Hitachi Group's market- leading technology and research-and-development capabilities, we strive for industry leading innovations and solutions that can deliver value for customers and sustainable railway systems that benefit wider society. For more information about Hitachi Rail, visit www.hitachirail.com Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Eisai to Divest Rights for Muscle Relaxant Myonal, Vertigo, and Equilibrium Disturbance Treatment Merislon in Asia to DKSH JCN Newswire

Eisai to Divest Rights for Muscle Relaxant Myonal, Vertigo, and Equilibrium Disturbance Treatment Merislon in Asia to DKSH

November 7, 2022
TOKYO, Nov 7, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that it has entered into an agreement to divest its rights for muscle relaxant Myonal (generic name: eperisone hydrochloride) and vertigo and equilibrium disturbance treatment Merislon (generic name: betahistine mesilate) in Asia (9 countries/regions*) to a subsidiary of DKSH Holding Ltd.In our Asia and Latin America Pharmaceuticals Business (ALA Region), we are shifting to a product portfolio centered on new global products in our strategic areas of neurology and oncology. Eisai believes that this divestiture agreement will accelerate the pursuit of the best marketing mix in the ALA Region. Under the terms of the agreement, Eisai will receive a contractual up-front payment, and also plan to supply the products. Eisai will retain its manufacturing rights to and continue to distribute the products in countries such as Japan, China and South Korea.DKSH is a leading provider of "Market Expansion Services" that comprehensively supports companies' business growth and entry into new markets, especially in Asia, and is already responsible for supplying Eisai's products in some parts of Asia.The agreement will enable Eisai to strategically reallocate resources to other mid-to-long-term business growth areas so as to continue to make further contributions to address the diversified needs of, and increase the benefits provided to, patients and their families.*Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines (Myonal only), Singapore, Taiwan (Merislon only), ThailandAbout DKSHDKSH's purpose is to enrich people's lives. For more than 150 years, we have been delivering growth for companies in Asia and beyond across our Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials, and Technology. As a leading Market Expansion Services provider, we offer sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. DKSH is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 36 markets with 33,100 specialists. The DKSH Business Unit Healthcare distributes pharmaceuticals, consumer health and over-the-counter (OTC) products as well as medical devices.For more information about DKSH, please visit www.dksh.com/hecMedia Inquiries:Public Relations Department, Eisai Co., Ltd.+81-(0)3-3817-5120 Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Mitsubishi Power and Egypt’s Damietta LNG Sign Long Term Service Agreement to Enhance Power Supply Reliability and Availability JCN Newswire

Mitsubishi Power and Egypt’s Damietta LNG Sign Long Term Service Agreement to Enhance Power Supply Reliability and Availability

November 1, 2022
Cairo, Egypt, Nov 1, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), signed a Long Term Service Agreement (LTSA) with Damietta LNG (DLNG), a leading producer and exporter of liquid natural gas in Egypt, to enhance the reliability, efficiency and availability of power supply, and protect LNG production at the plant.Javier Cavada, President and CEO of Europe, Middle East and Africa at Mitsubishi PowerDamietta LNG, one of two LNG export plants in Egypt, with a capacity to produce up to five million tons of liquefied natural gas per year, is a long-term customer of Mitsubishi Power in Egypt. This latest service agreement follows Mitsubishi Power's first LTSA for the units which was signed in 2006.Under the terms of the agreement, Mitsubishi Power will undertake the parts, repairs and services for five Mitsubishi Power H-25 gas turbines installed at the facility, located in New Damietta Port in the northern region of Egypt.Commenting on the agreement, Javier Cavada, President and CEO of Europe, Middle East and Africa at Mitsubishi Power said: "It is a great honor to partner with Damietta LNG as we build the future of energy transition, using one of the cleanest and most efficient fuels. In the year when Egypt is hosting COP27, this agreement is even more vital as it helps to ensure energy security, not only for Egypt, but beyond its borders to the rest of the world where Damietta LNG exports to."Damietta LNG will also benefit from Mitsubishi Power's comprehensive warranties and extended service support, to enhance and drive performance and efficiency.Khalid Salem, President of Middle East and Africa at Mitsubishi Power, added: "We are proud to partner with Damietta LNG, a pioneer of Egypt's LNG sector, a cornerstone of the country's economic growth. We celebrate a new LTSA agreement, 16 years after our first one, which attests to our ongoing commitment to provide Damietta LNG with reliable and efficient power supply and support them in producing sustainable, clean energy, for many years to come."Through this agreement, Mitsubishi Power will also provide its award-winning suite of intelligent solutions TOMONI, a customizable suite of digital power plant solutions fueled by cutting-edge analytics and decades of turbine operating and monitoring data. TOMONI harnesses big data to provide real-time predictive insights and actionable knowledge, for higher power plant performance, reliability and optimization and to achieve environmental performance goals.Mitsubishi Power will continue to leverage decades of experience and innovation to equip customers across the Middle East and North Africa region with advanced, innovative, and clean energy solutions required to achieve a robust, reliable, and resilient energy infrastructure that brings it one step closer towards a carbon neutral society.About Mitsubishi PowerMitsubishi Power is a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI). Across more than 30 countries worldwide, Mitsubishi Power designs, manufactures and maintains equipment and systems that drive decarbonization and ensure delivery of reliable power around the world. Among its solutions are a wide range of gas turbines including hydrogen-fueled gas turbines, solid-oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), and air quality control systems (AQCS). Committed to providing exemplary service and working with customers to imagine the future of energy, Mitsubishi Power is also spearheading the development of the digital power plant through its suite of AI-enabled TOMONI solutions.For more information, please visit https://power.mhi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Hitachi Astemo further expands its electrification business and will provide inverters and motors to JATCO, which will supply e-Axles to Nissan JCN Newswire

Hitachi Astemo further expands its electrification business and will provide inverters and motors to JATCO, which will supply e-Axles to Nissan

October 31, 2022
TOKYO, Oct 31, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - As a global leader in electrification, Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. will provide inverters and motors to JATCO Ltd (henceforth, JATCO), which will supply e-Axles to Nissan's future e-POWER* and battery electric vehicles.Depiction of Electric AxleFor Nissan's electric axles, of which JATCO will be responsible as a Tier 1 systems integrator, Hitachi Astemo will deliver highly efficient, low-loss motors that use a square wire, as well as highly efficient inverters.A number of countries around the world have been expressing their commitment to achieving carbon neutrality, and automakers are accelerating the launch of environmentally friendly vehicles, which include electrified vehicles. Demand is expected to rise for e-Axles that are not only lightweight, compact and efficient, but also more efficient to manufacture, with lower cost through a reduced number of parts. To this end, Hitachi Astemo will respond to the rapidly expanding e-Axle demand by expanding sales of its in-house developed electric axles to various automobile manufacturers globally. It will also supply motors and inverters for electric axles assembled by automobile and gearbox manufacturers.Moving forward, Hitachi Astemo will strengthen its position as a global leader in electrification. This will be achieved by leveraging synergies from the 2021 merger of Hitachi Automotive Systems with Keihin, Showa and Nissin Kogyo to form Hitachi Astemo, taking advantage of the integrated technologies and resources while further enhancing its global production bases. Specifically for the electrification business, it is aiming to invest 300 billion yen including R&D until fiscal 2025, increase sales revenue to over 400 billion yen in fiscal 2025 and more than double sales revenue by fiscal 2030.Hitachi Astemo in cooperation with Hitachi's R&D Group boasts an inverter with industry-leading power density, thanks to its unique cooling power module and small, thin, highly heat-dissipating insulation mounting technology. Motors are Hitachi's founding product, and Hitachi Astemo has established a competitive advantage in torque density through the technologies it has cultivated over the years--which include material development, analysis, sound-reducing and manufacturing technologies to develop the magnetic circuits comprised of magnets, electromagnetic steel sheets, and windings. Hitachi Astemo also shows its strengths as a systems integrator, which includes optimization control software for motors and gears. At the same time, JATCO leverages its accumulated expertise from the development and mass production of transmissions to produce compact and quiet gearboxes. This combined with Hitachi Astemo's motors and inverters is a total e-Axle package for Nissan, boasting industry- leading efficiency, low vibration, low noise and modular design.Hitachi Astemo is committed to strengthening its business and delivering technological innovation through a strategic business portfolio, which consists of the Powertrain & Safety Systems business, Chassis business, Motorcycle business, Software business and Aftermarket business. Aiming for a better environment globally and growth around the pillars of "green," "digital," and "innovation," Hitachi Astemo will deliver highly efficient internal combustion engine systems; electric systems that reduce emissions; autonomous driving for improved safety and comfort; advanced driver assistance systems; and advanced chassis systems. Through such advanced mobility solutions, Hitachi Astemo will contribute to realizing a sustainable society and provide enhanced corporate value for our customers.*e-POWER: Nissan trademark. Gasoline engine charges the battery while the vehicle runs 100% on the electric motor.About Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.Head Office: New Otemachi Building, Otemachi 2-chome, 2-1, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Business: Development, manufacture, sales and service of machinery and equipment and systems for automotive parts and transportation and industrial use For more information, please visit the Hitachi Astemo website: www.hitachiastemo.com/en/ Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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SMI Vantage Introduces AI-inspired F&B concept – Robochef ACN Newswire

SMI Vantage Introduces AI-inspired F&B concept – Robochef

October 31, 2022
SINGAPORE, Oct 31, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - SMI Vantage Limited, an investment and management company listed on the mainboard of the SGX, today announced it has entered into a binding multi-year franchise agreement with Dutch Oriental Restaurant LLC, to open Robochef F&B outlets in Singapore.This breakthrough AI-driven Robochef will feature machines that will prepare and cook meals that are freshly made on the spot, fast and hassle-free, and importantly, consistent in taste every single time. It will be introduced to malls and residential locations across Singapore and will feature 10-15 rice, noodles, meat and vegetarian dishes to cater to a wide variety of tastes. The menu will be constantly refreshed, depending on the availability of fresh local ingredients, responding to the needs and requirement of local consumers.Artificial Intelligence plays a significant role in the way the dishes are prepared, providing precise cooking times, temperature control, ingredient selection and seasoning, all programmed to produce the perfect dish each time."I am delighted that we are moving forward with this powerful F&B concept, which I believe will excite the marketplace and is entirely consistent with the announcements made on SMI Vantage's new business direction," said Mark Bedingham, President and Chief Executive Officer. "This will be a platform, building on the extensive F&B knowledge and experience within SMI Vantage, and will offer the opportunity for us to grow this business from our Singapore base. In a high labour-cost environment such as Singapore, Robochef is able to keep running costs down and help alleviate manpower constraints and is thus an ideal solution for both customer-facing outlets as well as for central kitchen operations." he added."We are honoured to be in partnership with SMI for our AI Robochef. SMI's strong market and business network would enable our rapid expansion into key markets in Asia Pacific starting with Singapore. Robochef is the world's first Artificial Intelligence-enabled Cloud based system. It not only stores famous creations from global celebrity chefs; but learns, adapts and personalises different cooking styles for localisation. Simply, imagine digital music app store, download your favourite recipe anytime and anywhere to whip up a freshly cooked dish at a touch of a button in no time," said Sandy Tan, Vice President (Asia Pacific), Robochef AI Tech, Dutch Oriental Group of Companies.About SMI VantageSMI Vantage Limited is an investment and management company focused on capitalising on strong trends in the new economy including technology-based SaaS services and other high-tech platforms. Listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Stock Exchange, SMI Vantage Limited has a highly capable and experienced management team with a proven track record in building strong business partnerships and alliances. https://www.smivantage.com/About Dutch OrientalHeadquartered in Dubai, Dutch Oriental is focused on Robotics, AI Technology in hospitality and F&B. Dutch Oriental is also the Builder and Operator of the Largest & Most Luxurious Mega Yachts, Super Yachts and Cultural Boat Fleets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). https://dutchoriental.com/For media queries, please reach out to:Waterbrooks Consultants Pte LtdWayne Koo - wayne.koo@waterbrooks.com.sg +65 9338-8166Derek Yeo - derek@waterbrooks.com.sg +65 9791-4707Proud Investor Relations partner: https://www.waterbrooks.com.sg/ and https://www.shareinvestorholdings.com/ Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Toyota: Upgraded GR Supra GT4 EVO Launched for 2023 JCN Newswire

Toyota: Upgraded GR Supra GT4 EVO Launched for 2023

October 28, 2022
Toyota City, Japan, Oct 28, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has launched an updated GR Supra GT4 race car for the 2023 season which delivers enhanced braking, handling and engine performance.Prototype vehicle shown in optional orange wrappingTOYOTA GAZOO Racing has extensively utilised customer and driver feedback to improve the dedicated race car, which is already a champion in three regions, Japan, the United States and Europe, and has earned over 100 podium finishes.Since its first full racing season in 2020, more than 50 GR Supra GT4 cars have participated in races around the world, and customers have earned victories in 11 national and international GT4 championships. In August this year, the car celebrated its 50th class win in a major championship(1).But competition within the popular GT4 category is intense and development of the GR Supra GT4 has continued with an EVO update for the coming season, to ensure TOYOTA GAZOO Racing customers can continue to achieve top results in the future.At events around the world since the car's launch, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing engineers have provided track support to customer teams and drivers, who delivered valuable insights which are only possible via the pressure of on-track competition.User feedback and requests have flowed directly into the development of the GR Supra GT4 EVO, which follows TOYOTA's commitment to continuous improvement and building ever-better motorsports-bred cars for customers.In response to constructive customer feedback and the results of detailed evaluations, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing development engineers focused their efforts on three key areas: brakes, handling and engine.Thanks to an improved brake system design, new ABS settings, latest KW damper technology and updated anti-roll bar specification, the GR Supra GT4 EVO will deliver improved handling and higher cornering speeds.Drivers will be able to push for faster lap times due to increased power and an optimised torque curve of the 3.0-litre, six-cylinder, turbocharged engine, which benefits from more effective cooling.TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's close cooperation with its GT4 teams and drivers, and their valuable first-hand feedback, helped set specific targets for the upgrade. The GR Supra GT4 EVO is therefore easier to drive for ambitious amateur drivers whilst it also provides the precise performance demanded by professional racers.The contact companies in each region for GT4 vehicle sales and customer support, including sales of spare parts and engineering support, are TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe GmbH for Europe, TRD U.S.A., Inc. for North America, and TOYOTA CUSTOMIZING & DEVELOPMENT Co., Ltd. for Japan and Asia.The GR Supra GT4 EVO will make its competitive debut in January 2023 at the 24 Hours of Daytona, the first round of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season.Orders for the GR Supra GT4 EVO will be taken from October 28 2022 and an upgrade kit will be available to existing GR Supra GT4 customers.(1) Achieved by Masayoshi Oyama and Masayuki Ueda for Akiland Racing, in the Am class of GT World Challenge Asia at Sportsland Sugo in Japan.For more information, visit bit.ly/3TZ4S7O. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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SCGL and JWD announce merger to combine strength to leverage regional business expansion ACN Newswire

SCGL and JWD announce merger to combine strength to leverage regional business expansion

October 28, 2022
BANGKOK, Oct 27, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - SCG Logistics Management Company Limited ("SCGL") and JWD InfoLogistics PCL (SET: JWD), the two leading logistics and supply chain service providers at the ASEAN level together announced a crucial merger deal to form a partnership under SCG JWD Logistics PCL (SCGJWD) in a move to combine strength and increase the service level capability to become the largest Integrated Logistics and Supply Chains Solutions Provider in the ASEAN region with a wide variety of integrated services to cover all industrial groups to increase the opportunities for exponential growth derived from the customer bases of the two companies, while drawing up a strategy to expand the businesses in the ASEAN region.Mr. Charvanin Bundikitsada, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Chief Executive Officer of JWD Pcl. (JWD), revealed that the Company has moved ahead to merge the Company with SCG Logistics Management Company Limited (SCGL), which is a subsidiary of Siam Cement PCL (SCC), following the Company's Board of Directors' Meeting on October 26, 2022 resolving to propose to the shareholders' meeting to consider and approve the merger between JWD and SCGL. In this merger transaction, JWD will issue new ordinary shares to the amount of not more than 791,020,363 million shares and offer them as private placements (PP) to the existing shareholders of SCGL at the price of 24.02 baht per share as compensation for the transfer of all SCGL ordinary shares in a share swap. Following the completion of the share swap, SCGL's existing shareholders will hold shares in JWD in the proportion of not more than 43.7 percent of all JWD's voting shares after the transaction.In this regard, JWD will convene the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders No. 1/2022 on December 8, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at Banthat Thong Meeting Room, 6th Floor, JWD Store it!, after setting the record date to finalize the list of bona fide shareholders on November 10, 2022, to consider and approve the merger plan and the capital reduction and the increase of the Company's registered capital to 905,510,153.00 baht from the original 509,999,971.50 baht through the issuance of new ordinary shares as previously stated. The merger transaction of SCGL and JWD is expected to be completed within Q1/2023.Upon completion of the merger transaction, JWD will change its name to SCG JWD Logistics PCL with the SET-registered abbreviation of SJWD for share trading in the Stock Exchange of Thailand, The new Company will be managed jointly by Co-Chief Executive Officers (Co-CEOs) - Mr. Bunn Kasemsup, representing SCGL, and Mr. Charvanin Bunditkitsada, representing JWD. SCGJWD will proceed with the internal restructuring after the merger, when SCGJWD will accept the entire business transfers (EBT) of SCGL. This process is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2023.This merger combines the individual strengths of the two companies perfectly. These include JWD's expertise in specialized products such as temperature-controlled goods, hazardous goods and automotive, etc., while SCG is the expert in industrial products such as steel & construction materials, paper & packaging, and consumer products, etc. This synergy will help to increase the capability to provide logistics services from upstream to downstream along with a large variety of service models covering warehousing, supply chain and multimodal logistics, as well as the opportunity to create more synergy in the future. Moreover, the customer bases of both parties do not overlap significantly, thus growth from expanded customer base of both parties and the acquisition of a large customer base from within the SCG group will help to maintain growth and effectively reduce business volatility.In terms of cost and management, the merger will immediately make SCGJWD the largest integrated logistics and supply chain service provider in ASEAN. This will result in the expansion of the businesses, the integration of key support departments, as well as the promotion of the application of shared resources for maximum benefit.The business opportunities that the two parties have planned together can be summed up in three parts: (1) Increased revenue from cross-sale and up-sale from the existing customer bases of SCGL and JWD along with more cost savings; (2) The creation of added value to the existing services that both parties are experts in, such as cold storage, automotive warehousing, hazardous goods storage and multimodal transport, etc.; (3) Seamless connection of all service bases in the ASEAN region through the application of successful business models in Thailand to foster growth abroad; (4) Provide D2C (Direct to Consumer) services to meet the changing customer needs through private storage for rent, logistics for eCommerce businesses, and express logistics; and, (5) Continuously improve the scope of services in new businesses such as industrial real estate and software development services for logistics management."This merger deal is a large and important undertaking that we have carefully considered to be in the best interest of shareholders. This move will enable us to grow robustly and sustainably in the challenging and volatile market conditions. Both JWD and SCGL are two perfectly fitted jigsaw puzzle pieces, with each having a different customer base that can strengthen the other. With the strong potential of SCGJWD, we will be able to create boundless and sustainable growth, and will be able to deliver the solutions that are truly a One Stop Service."Mr. Bunn Kasemsup, Managing Director of SCG Logistics Management Co., Ltd., said the merger with JWD is considered to be the combination of expertise of the two leading companies in logistics businesses to further increase the service capability and ramp up the growth of the businesses. SCGL has the expertise in providing logistics and supply chain services for the industrial groups and various consumer goods that have been garnered by providing logistics services for companies in the SCG Group and general customers, as well as the continuous investment in the development of innovation and technology. These include the control tower logistics and supply chain management control, telematics system to track the data on the delivery routes and to forward warnings to drivers, the automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), and others. At the same time, SCGL also runs Taksapipat School that is tasked with safe driving training for truck drivers and forklift operators.Moreover, SCGL has businesses in many countries as a result of the business expansion to support the business development of the SCG Group, namely in Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Lao PDR and the Philippines. The company is capable of providing cross-border logistics services from Thailand through Lao PDR and Vietnam to China, and barge transport to neighboring countries such as Cambodia and Myanmar. Also in the portfolio is the international sea-borne shipping service that can merge with that of JWD's to expand the scope of services to other countries in the ASEAN region.SCGL has a plan to broaden the rail and air logistics services. Thus, upon the merger with JWD, we will be able to expand the network of multimodal transport services that will become much more comprehensive, to help optimize cost management and create added value for the business. This is important because the transportation of goods by ships and rail carries a lower cost than by road. The larger customer base will increase the opportunity in the hauling of both inbound and outbound cargo. In addition, more importance will be placed on sustainability, such as being "Green Logistics", with the focus being on better care for the environment and society through the reduction of energy consumption including the use of electric transport vehicles (EV) and utilizing energy from solar roofs atop the warehouses, etc.On the cooperation in the expansion of businesses abroad, we consider Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines as countries with high potential due to their above-average economic growth over and above the regional median. Therefore, there exists a need for warehouses and logistics service providers to support the expansion of the industries, while increasing the investment on the construction of more warehouses in these countries to foster regional growth."Upon this merger, we will become the leader in logistics and supply chain services, with the strength in providing the most comprehensive Integrated Logistics and Supply Chain Solutions in the ASEAN region, along with innovations and modern technology to carry out business operations. Also important is that we possess a strong brand recognition in both SCGL for its professionalism, and JWD for its experience in specialized logistics services. All these factors will enable us to become the business leader in the region," Mr. Bunn concluded.Released for JWD InfoLogistics PLC by MT Multimedia Co LtdYuttachai Praikanahok (Tle), T: +66 (0)91 736 2866 or +66 (0)2 612 2081 ext. 125, E: Yuttachai.p@mtmultimedia.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. 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Take A Chance, Be The Pioneer Of The New Era With Nibiru ACN Newswire

Take A Chance, Be The Pioneer Of The New Era With Nibiru

October 26, 2022
HONG KONG, Oct 26, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - With the continuous development of technology and Internet applications, the world wide web had evolved from WEB1.0 (read-only web), WEB2.0 (participative social Web) to WEB3.0 metaverse (read, write, execute Web). The unique features of metaverse - Digital Avatar, Community Driven, Immersive, Low Latency, Creator Economy, Diversity, Openness & Persistence enable you to be who you want to be, create what you want, where you want, for whom you want, and how you want.Nibiru is a Web3 platform, and a network of trust backed by real-life assets, aiming to build a seamless journey and experience for Web2 users and platforms - to adapt and utilize various Web3 technologies within the Nibiru Open Metaverse (the Project), to help users, developers and enterprises to seize the opportunities in the new era. Backbone of Nibiru Dedicated To Create A Better MetaverseNibiru Foundation, The Nibiru Open & Nibiru Mobile MetaVerse are the backbone of the Project. Nibiru Foundation is the main part of the Project with its main objective to support the development of Nibiru apart from project funding itself. The Project has already received support & investment from some WEB3.0 companies & investors from various sectors in the early stage. Besides, the Foundation also holds a physical one-of-a-kind Natural Emerald "Rising Star One" (real 196M USD value) to guarantee project independence and stability. In addition to the Nibiru Foundation, Nibiru will regularly hold open competitions - The Nibiru Open for all World Developers to join our platform and to build applications that will be used in Nibiru. All these applications will help easily transition Web 2.0 users to our Web 3.0 platform. While the Nibiru Mobile Metaverse not only provides updates and news of the project and offers a more accessible and easier gateway for Web 2.0 users to purchase Virtual Land in Nibiru, users can also visit Nibiru Metaverse in the palm."The Metaverse is a 3D virtual world that connects all people where they have their own digital identities. They can be who they want to be, create what they want, and how they want. With the continuous development of the Metaverse, with the support of AI, data analysis and other emerging technologies, the Metaverse will become a new & solid economic system. Our ecosystem will firstly onboard industry leaders from Property Development, Entertainment, Art & Advertisement, help to build the infrastructure and provide them with seamless transition from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0." said Trevor John De Pattenden, Co-Founder, Nibiru. Backed By Companies Across Three Major Industries The Nibiru Open Metaverse will firstly onboard industry leaders from Property Development, Entertainment & Marketing, through the Web 3.0 environment that combines the real & virtual worlds, not only bringing unique & new experiences to users but also helping organizations to seize the opportunities in the new era.The Project has been widely recognized by the market, besides signing a strategic agreement with well-known eSports entertainment company Cyber Games Arena. Nibiru has recently entered a memorandum of understanding with Peking University Resources (Holdings) Limited (stock code: 618.HK). Pursuant to the MOU, Peking University Resources (Holdings) Company Limited aims to invest in Nibiru with an amount of up to US$2 million in relation to developing and constructing a blockchain-based metaverse with digital identities as an interface for users to experience the virtual world of properties. Nibiru also participated as a guest speaker in the world's No. 1 Family Office conference - Sir Anthony Ritossa's Global Family Office Investment Summits, members of the UAE royal family, well-known investors & family funds as well as representatives from the Property Development, Entertainment & Marketing industry have expressed their high recognition of the Project and cooperation intentions. Global Team Aim To Build The No.1 Open Metaverse PlatformCore team is based in Hong Kong and has members covering operations, technology, art, marketing, community and design across Middle East, Asia, Europe, the US and mainland China. Niribu aims to build the no.1 open metaverse platform. The Project will focus on the development of Dubai and the Middle East as the core market, working together with the investors and users to build a better world. Media ContactDamon Kwok damonkwok123@gmail.com9542 0218About The Nibiru Global LimitedNibiru is a limited company incorporated in Hong Kong and is principally engaged in metaverse projects. Nibiru's ambition is to build a one-of-a-kind open-world metaverse platform that connects web 2.0 individuals, brands, and institutions, on the one hand, with the web 3.0 environment, on the other hand. Citizens of the metaverse platform will have access to a world map divided in 4 zones with 13 regions, divided into 180,000 unique land plots which will be represented by their respective one-of-a-kind NFT collections.People from Nibiru came to Earth a long time ago to collect atomic gold for repairing their shredded atmosphere. To thank mankind for their kindness, the Nibirian who foresees that the earth will be plagued by wars and epidemics in the future left behind the pledge - a gem called The Rising Star One. It gave a hint of the possibility it holds inside and gave a path to how the Chosen Few will find their own the Charm of Life and jointly open the full story of Nibiru and the path to Annunaki legacy. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Vodafone and NTT DOCOMO sign MoU to cooperate to drive greater system integration and service efficiency in Open RAN JCN Newswire

Vodafone and NTT DOCOMO sign MoU to cooperate to drive greater system integration and service efficiency in Open RAN

October 26, 2022
TOKYO, Oct 26, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Vodafone and NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO) agreed to cooperate to bring the benefits of open radio access networks (Open RAN) to a wider operator and vendor community.In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed today, Vodafone and DOCOMO agreed to cooperate towards harmonizing mobile operator system integration and test processes including testing criteria and experiences to create common test scripts, a series of software instructions needed to conduct a test. This uniform approach to testing will mean that vendors can avoid repetition when dealing with multiple operators, saving them time, capital outlays, and resources, also making sure the industry delivers, no matter the region, secure by design, high quality products as defined by the industry bodies - 3GPP and the ORAN Alliance. The cooperation will be performed by exchanging the respective expertise and technologies between the parties.The cooperation will drive greater interoperability between different vendor systems worldwide giving customers a seamless service across 4G and 5G Open RAN networks no matter where they live, work, or travel. Smaller suppliers and startups will particularly benefit by avoiding costly duplicate testing with multiple operators, strengthening diversity in the global supply chain.The two companies also aim to maximize the benefits of the Service Management Orchestrator - a component of the Open RAN Network Operation Support System - and the RAN Intelligent Controller platform (SMO/RIC). They intend to identify the key features of SMO/RIC, determine their likely evolution and define the underlying software architecture.In addition, Vodafone and DOCOMO plan to cooperate to lower total cost of ownership (TCO) for operators by enhancing the efficiency of RAN technologies, integration processes, artificial intelligence/machine learning and automation techniques, with a view to publishing a whitepaper.Johan Wibergh, Chief Technology Officer of Vodafone, said: "The collective R&D power of Vodafone and DOCOMO will lower the entry barrier for many more companies across Europe and Asia wishing to build Open RAN networks. Rather than fragmenting the industry, Open RAN is bringing us together, across continents, to drive diversification of network equipment vendors and ensure greater systems integration."Naoki Tani, Chief Technology Officer of NTT DOCOMO, said: "We look forward to combining Vodafone's R&D and thought leadership in Open RAN system integration and DOCOMO's experience in deploying a multi-vendor 5G Open RAN commercial service in Japan. Our collaboration will help to accelerate the broad commercial adoption of Open RAN and realize a vibrant RAN ecosystem for 5G and beyond."The two companies have also agreed to look to remotely connect their lab capabilities, which will complement their existing Open RAN R&D centers in the UK (Vodafone, Newbury) and Japan (DOCOMO's Shared Open Lab, Yokosuka). These labs are based on a distributed testing operating model that is distinct from the current single vendor-centric approach in use today.Instead of each vendor setting up their own centralized lab for all parts of a mobile base station, Open RAN requires a coordinated network of labs - each being responsible for part of the radio infrastructure, such as the radio unit or the software. Vodafone's calculations published earlier this year show that cost savings of up to 40% can be achieved for the industry when moving to a distributed system integration lab network.Going forward, Vodafone and DOCOMO will explore other areas of potential collaboration to further build foundations for a thriving ecosystem and an improved customer experience.About VodafoneUnique in its scale as the largest pan-European and African technology communications company, Vodafone transforms the way people live and work through its innovation, technology, connectivity, platforms, products and services.Vodafone operates mobile and fixed networks in 21 countries, and partners with mobile networks in 47 more. As of 30 June 2022, we had over 300m mobile customers, more than 28m fixed broadband customers and 22m TV customers. Vodafone is a world leader in the Internet of Things (IoT), connecting around 160m devices and platforms.We have revolutionised fintech in Africa through M-Pesa, which celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2022. It is the region's largest fintech platform, providing access to financial services for more than 50m people in a secure, affordable and convenient way.About NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 84 million subscriptions, is one of the world's foremost contributors to 3G, 4G, and 5G mobile network technologies. Beyond core communications services, DOCOMO is challenging new frontiers in collaboration with a growing number of entities ("+d" partners), creating exciting and convenient value-added services that change the way people live and work. Under a medium-term plan toward 2020 and beyond, DOCOMO is pioneering a leading-edge 5G network to facilitate innovative services that will amaze and inspire customers beyond their expectations.https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Helping to Grow the Work from Cafe Culture in Balestier ACN Newswire

Helping to Grow the Work from Cafe Culture in Balestier

October 25, 2022
SINGAPORE, Oct 25, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - A newly-established co-working space with food and beverage (F&B) options is aiming to enhance and build on a work from cafe culture in the heart of Balestier, while allowing for hybrid working and interacting with communities within the vicinity.Located at 355, Balestier Road, Thank You Come Again (TYCA) is a social hub with a cafe and restaurant, and also presents a flexible workspace for residents around the area who have been craving for a comfortable location to call their own as they continue with remote working several days a week. Apart from just providing them a location to get work done, which also includes private work pods for conference calls and livestreaming, TYCA will also curate different kinds of experiences for patrons of the venue, which was officially opened on 22 October.TYCA, a lifestyle brand created by Cover Projects, which also started the Initial Residence - a service residence at the same location - will also offer F&B options ranging from breakfast all the way to dinner which is a mixture of Mediterranean and contemporary cooking.TYCA's grab and go provides convenience for people on go. A seasonal menu will be based on classics such as specialty coffee, hot pressed sandwiches, fresh salads and ready to eat pastas and pastries. TYCA will also serve out garden to table dining offerings in partnership with plant stylists The Nature Dialogue and The Initial Residence where a variety of edibles such as kale and basil are grown at the Initial Residence's terrace garden will be used in the preparation of certain dishes at TYCA."TYCA's presence at the Initial Residence aims to serve the wider community in Balestier, in addition to the residents who have started calling the serviced residence home. It is a social hub, a food and beverage outlet, a retail and events space all rolled into one," said Mr Lim Keong Wee, managing director of Cover Projects."The idea of combining TYCA and The Initial Residence is to create an integrated experience of live, work and play so that patrons can get their work done while experiencing the comfort of living in the city fringes."The official opening of Initial Residence and TYCA comes at a time when studies are showing that more young Singaporeans, compared with older age groups, are considering renting and flat sharing as they find current property prices too high, according to a consumer sentiment study released by real estate portal PropertyGuru in September."The statistics are indicating that there is a demand for comfortable co-living spaces with amenities to boot, and we are aiming to plug that gap with the introduction of Initial Residence and TYCA in the city fringes," added Lim, who also runs an design practice.Among the fringe activities featured on TYCA's official opening day included a plant-styling workshop by Nature Dialogue, Sake Tasting Experience by Tsunan Brewery and Coffee Workshop by Liberty Coffee. A multi-functional space for individuals, group discussions and learnings will also provided added value for patrons and guests at the facility."In time, there will be more fringe activities which we will introduce to TYCA which will benefit patrons, and these will include physical and mental wellness programmes and also a hub for cyclists who ply through the Balestier route," added Mr Lim.TYCA will also offer an event hall for organisations keen to use the space for corporate or group events. All enquiries can be forwarded to reservations@tyca.com.sg. Follow TYCA on Instagram @tyca_sg and on Facebook @Th4nk.Y0u.C0me.Ag4in.For media queries, please contact hello@swstrategies.org. About Thank You Come AgainTYCA is a Singapore-born food and beverage and co-working space outlet in Singapore which serves up contemporary cuisines at affordable prices for working adults. TYCA provides a convenient location along the city fringes for residents of the area and nearby communities to use as location for remote working, and is housed below The Initial Residence. TYCA also aims to curate social experiences such as group dining, plant styling courses and wellness activities for patrons, bringing work and play closer to neighbourhoods. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Policy Address 2022: Creating a thriving, vibrant Hong Kong through improved governance and economic diversification ACN Newswire

Policy Address 2022: Creating a thriving, vibrant Hong Kong through improved governance and economic diversification

October 20, 2022
HONG KONG, CHINA, Oct 20, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - 19 October 2022, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee today unveiled his first Policy Address, mapping out a bold, comprehensive five-year blueprint for strengthening Hong Kong's competitiveness by building on the city's unique advantages and capturing new growth opportunities. This comes against the backdrop of China's 20th Party Congress, which opened on 16 October. In his opening address, President Xi Jinping highlighted the crucial role of Hong Kong as he charted China's direction over the next five years, addressing the need to safeguard national security and pursue talent and innovation to give new momentum to development. In line with the "four proposals" put forward by President Xi, the Chief Executive emphasized the importance of delivering on the sixth-term HKSAR Government's focus areas of injecting impetus into economic growth and tackling deep-seated social issues, while enhancing the level of governance and safeguarding social harmony and stability. "With these goals in mind, today's Policy Address included a wide array of policies for economic transformation and social welfare in the short, medium, and long term, which will be welcomed by businesses and citizens in Hong Kong," says Deloitte China Southern Region Managing Partner Edward Au. "The Chief Executive also signaled a focus on enhancing governance capacity and efficacy through a results-oriented approach, tasking top officials to lead key initiatives, and establishing clear KPIs and mechanisms to review progress. This shows the Government's resolve to reform its organizational culture by putting governance at the core of policy making and implementation."Attracting and developing talentThe Policy Address included a raft of measures on talent, including the launch of the Top Talent Pass Scheme, creation of a Talent Service Unit to be led by the Chief Secretary for Administration, extension of stay for work visas, and enhancements to the Technology Talent Admission Scheme, making it clear that the HKSAR Government views talent as a top priority. The Top Talent Pass Scheme will enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness in attracting mature global talent. The Government could also consider policies to attract technical scholars and overseas STEAM students, including subsidies, tax incentives, and simplified visa application procedures.Talent retention and integration are equally crucial. We hope the HKSAR Government will consider support for medical care, housing, and children's education to help global talent integrate better into Hong Kong. For balance and social cohesion, the Government could also create new opportunities for local students and talent through internships and further studies. The Policy Address mentioned that within next five years, 35% of students at universities funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC) should be studying STEAM subjects and 60% studying subjects related to developing Hong Kong into the "eight centers" under China's 14th Five-Year Plan. As global demand and the required skills for talent are constantly evolving, the Government should work with UGC universities to ensure Hong Kong talent remains competitive and meets ever-changing market needs.Innovation & Technology as growth driversTo promote the development of "eight centers" in Hong Kong as outlined in the 14th Five-Year Plan, the Policy Address set out strategic plans to boost the growth of finance, technology, and the arts in Hong Kong, with a view to injecting vitality into the local economy. Re-industrialization and R&D commercialization initiatives, including the expansion of the Innovation & Technology (I&T) funding program and incentives for I&T companies to establish headquarters in Hong Kong, will enhance the growth of the local I&T ecosystem and encourage closer cooperation between industry, academia, and the research sector.With the Northern Metropolis and Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation & Technology Park, Hong Kong is repositioning itself as an international I&T hub to drive growth in parallel with its long-established financial hub. Looking ahead, we would like to see cross-border connectivity and support strengthened to better integrate Hong Kong startups into GBA networks, particularly in legal advisory and professional services for startups seeking expansion.Diversification of capital marketsWe welcome the proposed revitalization of GEM and a listing regime for pre-earnings and/or pre-revenue large-scale advanced technology enterprises. This will form a more diverse, effective multi-tier platform for companies' funding needs in different stages, and further Hong Kong's I&T ecosystem. To further enhance efficiency and effectiveness, and maintain Hong Kong's leadership as an international listing venue, Hong Kong should deploy technology continuously to transform market infrastructure like the upcoming IPO settlement modernization.We also hope the Government will consider more tax and other initiatives to further promote the bond market and enhance market infrastructure, liquidity, and investor diversity, given the bond market is also key to Hong Kong's status as an international financial center and the goal of building Hong Kong into a regional hub for sustainable finance. Boosting green finance Hong Kong is in a unique position to develop a robust carbon credit standard and trading platform of high integrity, to achieve recognition from international and Mainland markets. In keeping with international trends, Hong Kong could continue to strengthen disclosure requirements on climate risks, net zero targets, and ESG.As an international green finance hub, the Government could consider further incentives in relation to the cost of raising green funds. Hong Kong could also accelerate the development of carbon exchange and deploy existing channels, such as Bond Connect and Stock Connect, to bring in international investors to the Mainland, and connect Mainland investors with international markets. Enhancing Hong Kong's tax competitivenessWe are pleased to see the Government introduce tax measures to attract talent and investment, such as the refund of extra stamp duty to eligible incoming talents, family office tax incentive, and enhancement of preferential aircraft leasing. We look forward to proposals on tax measures to attract high-potential and representative strategic enterprises to Hong Kong. To enhance tax competitiveness, the Government could consider offering tax relief for intellectual property income, relaxed tax deductions on R&D spending, and reducing stamp duty on stock transfers to its original level to attract overseas company listings. Striving toward carbon neutralityWe welcome the continued commitments to halving emissions before 2035 and carbon neutrality before 2050. To achieve this, all the infrastructure developments in the Policy Address should take account of the city's decarbonization targets, with in-built pathways to net-zero that make all development green development. Hong Kong should use the best possible carbon accounting standards and metrics, and ensure that business and finance also use leading climate risk monitoring, reporting, and verification measures. This will enhance its role as a regional center for green technology, green finance, and carbon markets. Alongside production-based carbon accounting, Hong Kong, which depends almost entirely on imports of food, consumer goods, energy, equipment, and raw materials, could consider preparing statistics on consumption-based emissions. Better information on this embodied carbon can encourage responsible consumption and complement plans to boost local agriculture.Regulatory challenges brought by new technological developmentsWe support measures to facilitate cross border technological collaboration, including the introduction of a new regulatory regime for virtual assets, studying the feasibility of a regime for stablecoins, and reinforcing the protection of intellectual property rights. To further support innovation, we hope the Government could continue to review possible regulatory issues arising from new fintech developments, including streamlining the regulatory framework to address complex legal issues around activities in the Metaverse, and developing specific data ethics rules and guidance for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing.About Deloitte ChinaDeloitte China provides integrated professional services, with our long-term commitment to be a leading contributor to China's reform, opening-up and economic development. We are a globally connected and deeply locally-rooted firm, owned by its partners in China. With over 20,000 professionals across 30 Chinese cities, we provide our clients with a one-stop shop offering world-leading audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, business advisory and tax services. We serve with integrity, uphold quality, and strive to innovate. With our professional excellence, insight across industries, and intelligent technology solutions, we help clients and partners from many sectors seize opportunities, tackle challenges, and attain world-class, high-quality development goals.The Deloitte brand originated in 1845, and its name in Chinese denotes integrity, diligence and excellence. Deloitte's professional network of member firms now spans more than 150 countries and territories. Through our mission to make an impact that matters, we help reinforce public trust in capital markets, enable clients to transform and thrive, and lead the way toward a stronger economy, a more equitable society, and a sustainable world.About DeloitteDeloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited ("DTTL"), its global network of member firms, and their related entities (collectively, the "Deloitte organization"). 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NTT DATA and DENSO Start to Build an Industry-wide Ecosystem for EV Batteries JCN Newswire

NTT DATA and DENSO Start to Build an Industry-wide Ecosystem for EV Batteries

October 14, 2022
KARIYA, JAPAN, Oct 13, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - In September 2022, NTT DATA Corporation ("NTT DATA") and DENSO Corporation ("DENSO") started to build an industry-wide ecosystem for electric vehicle (EV) batteries to create a global trusted dataspaces where only necessary data can be shared, while also protecting private data.Overview of the Global Trusted DataspacesThe new battery regulation currently being reviewed in Europe will require disclosure of CO2 emissions and the resource recycling rate throughout battery lifecycles to the European Commission. In the future, when Japanese companies sell EVs, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), in the European market, they will be required to meet this regulation in Europe. To make this possible, it is necessary to build a common platform for securely sharing data between suppliers in the value chain, instead of requiring respective companies to meet the regulation individually.NTT DATA and DENSO have therefore jointly applied for the solicitation of proposals under the subsidy program of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to create an industry-wide ecosystem for EV batteries. The two companies were officially approved as business operators in September 2022.(1) In the future, the platform used for the ecosystem is intended to serve as a next-generation information infrastructure, allowing for the secure use of data among companies in different industries, including EV batteries.NTT DATA and DENSO will launch a study on a common platform for the automotive and manufacturing industries with the aim of commercializing services by the end of FY2023.1. BackgroundTo solve social issues such as attaining carbon neutrality, a recycling-oriented society, and human rights due diligence, a new mechanism is required for accurately distributing the data possessed by respective organizations across the supply chain. To prevent differences in business practices and legal regulations in respective countries and regions from hampering data distribution, data-sharing platforms have been studied in various countries in collaboration with many companies and organizations. Examples include building mechanisms such as Gaia-X,(2) which is a common standard for data distribution platforms in Europe, and Catena-X,(3) which is led by German automakers and IT companies.It is expected that Japanese companies that do business with German automotive companies will be required to distribute data via Catena-X. If they do so in accordance with the batteries regulation in Europe, data related to trade secrets, such as information on the raw materials of automotive components and order taking and placement, in addition to the carbon footprint ("CFP") information, will be stored in data centers located overseas. This may raise concerns for Japanese companies from the viewpoint of information management. Thus, Japan needs a unique system which can be interconnected with data spaces(4) in Europe while safely ensuring data management based on Japan's policy.To take on this challenge, NTT DATA and DENSO will launch a study on a data space for the automotive and manufacturing industries ("the data space") to manage life cycle data on EV batteries and build an industry-wide ecosystem for EV batteries.2. Specific effortsNTT DATA and DENSO will study a method for calculating the CFP information of the supply chain, which is required to build an industry-wide ecosystem for batteries that are crucial for the spread of EVs, and for visualizing environmental considerations in terms of scarce resources and human rights (human rights and environmental due diligence ("DD")) in the data space.As part of such efforts, NTT DATA and DENSO jointly applied for a METI subsidy program for FY2022 and were approved as business operators in September 2022. The two companies will work with relevant organizations to study a way of sharing, accumulating, and exchanging information on the calculation of CFP and implementation of DD in an industry-wide ecosystem for batteries. NTT DATA has worked with Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation ("NTT") and NTT Communications Corporation ("NTT Com") to build the platform and create Japan's data space, which is connected to platforms for safely exchanging data between companies.Note 5 In this study, NTT DATA will collaborate with NTT Com and build the data space by leveraging the know-how of NTT DATA, which has a track record in building and operating large-scale social platforms.Meanwhile, DENSO has been developing traceability technology for safely managing information of individual parts and products on data platforms by utilizing the QR Code, which was developed in-house, and block chain technology, which is used in all industries, and connecting physical "things," including in-vehicle batteries, with "data" on battery life and raw materials accompanying individual parts and products. In this study, DENSO will identify issues in the industry and study business requirements by harnessing its technologies and wealth of know-how in the automotive industry with a view to utilizing traceability technology in various industries in the future.3. Future visionNTT DATA and DENSO aim to commercialize the service by the end of FY2023 in anticipation of the batteries regulation in Europe, which will partially come into force in 2024. In line with this study, the two companies will also start to examine the establishment of a new organization for operating the data space.NTT DATA and DENSO will also establish a structure and system in Japan and deploy them in Asian countries where Japanese cars are widely used, with the aim of creating a platform which will be widely used both in Japan and overseas in the future.(1) NTT DATA and DENSO applied for the following subsidy program of METI (secretariat of the subsidy program: Green Investment Promotion Organization, a general incorporated association), and their proposal was accepted."Project Expense Subsidies for Demonstration and Support to Cope with CASE, Including Autonomous Driving, in FY2022 (Project to Promote Creation of a Healthy Product Ecosystem and Establishment of Rules)" (carbon footprint and reuse/recycling as well as creation of a global trusted dataspaces)www.meti.go.jp/information/publicoffer/saitaku/2022/s220920001.html (in Japanese)www.teitanso.or.jp/case/ (in Japanese)(2) Gaia-X is an initiative announced by the German and French governments in October 2019 to support data sharing via infrastructure that ensures data protection, transparency, reliability, and interoperability to protect the rights of European companies, governments, institutions and citizens.(3) Catena-X is a data ecosystem operated by German automakers and suppliers for the secure distribution of parts information and other data among related companies.(4) A data space is managed based on a single policy.(5) Regarding past efforts, refer to the following press releases.*NTT Com Demonstration Test to Link GAIA-X Platform's "IDS Connector" Technology and SDPF based on Data Trust (September 2020)www.ntt.com/en/about-us/press-releases/news/article/2020/0928.html*NTT Com's Prototype Platform Securely Shares CO2 Emissions-related Data from Switzerland to Sites in Germany and Japan (April 2021)www.ntt.com/en/about-us/press-releases/news/article/2021/0408.html*NTT Com Starts Interconnection Trials Using Platform Connecting Gaia-X (European Secure Data-sharing Platform for Supply Chain Companies) with Systems of Domestic and Overseas Companies/Organizations (October 2021)www.ntt.com/en/about-us/press-releases/news/article/2021/1014.html*NTT Com and NTT DATA to Develop Data-sharing Eco-system that Interconnects with Europe's Catena-X Platform to Protect Data Sovereignty (May 2022)https://group.ntt/en/newsrelease/2022/05/26/220526b.html*NTT DATA Publishes White Paper on the Architectural Concept for Its Global Trusted Dataspaces (June 2022) bit.ly/3rRhQsh(6) iQuattro is a business collaboration & IoT platform offered by NTT DATA. https://iquattro.nttdata.com/ (in Japanese)*The names of products, companies, and organizations in this release are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies.About NTT DATANTT DATA - a part of NTT Group - is a trusted global innovator of IT and business services headquartered in Tokyo. We help clients transform through consulting, industry solutions, business process services, IT modernization and managed services. NTT DATA enables clients, as well as society, to move confidently into the digital future. We are committed to our clients' long-term success and combine global reach with local client attention to serve them in over 50 countries. Visit us at nttdata.com.About DENSODENSO is a $45.1 billion global mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in its 198 facilities to produce electrification system, powertrain system, thermal system, mobility electronics, & advanced devices, to create jobs that directly change how the world moves. The company's 167,000+ employees are paving the way to a mobility future that improves lives, eliminates traffic accidents, and preserves the environment. Globally headquartered in Kariya, Japan, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. For more information about global DENSO, visit www.denso.com/global/en/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Indonesia to offer 80/160-year building (HGB) permits in IKN Nusantara to incentivise investment ACN Newswire

Indonesia to offer 80/160-year building (HGB) permits in IKN Nusantara to incentivise investment

October 14, 2022
JAKARTA, Oct 14, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Indonesia's Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) is offering building use permits (HGBs) of up to 80 years, extendable to 160 years, as an incentive for investors to join in the construction of the Indonesian new capital (IKN) Nusantara, to be built in Samarinda, East Kalimantan.Balang Island Short Span Bridge connecting the IKN in Penajam, North Paser Regency, East Kalimantan (ANTARA/HO-ATR BPN/rst)Minister of Agrarian & Spatial Planning (ATR) and head of National Land Agency (BPN), Hadi Tjahjanto. (ANTARA/HO-ATR BPN/rst)"The HGB permits will benefit all parties, both the welfare of those who live in the city, and the business actors themselves," ATR Minister and BPN head Hadi Tjahjanto said to Antara here on Monday. The 80-year HGB will be divided into three stages: the first phase will span 30 years, the second phase 30 years, and the third phase 20 years.During the first stage, the investor must submit an assessment report, after which the "The permit will continue up to 80 years," said Hadi, and can be extended if it is productive for the community. "If it is still used properly and beneficially for the community, we can still extend it for another 80 years, up to 160 years," the minister informed.He further said that his ministry has completed four regional spatial planning plans (RDTR) for IKN Nusantara, which will be submitted to the IKN Authority for immediate approval. Furthermore, RDTRs are being prepared for the five regions of IKN Nusantara and are targeted to be completed by the end of 2022.The ministry will provide facilities related to land, spatial planning, and business licensing in the IKN Nusantara area, which will then be submitted to the IKN Authority. "We will facilitate it, and we will hand it over to the head of the IKN Authority, including RDTR, spatial planning, and land issues. We will help the process," Hadi said.The IKN Nusantara Authority is preparing a government regulation draft (RPP) on incentives for business, to make it easier to invest in the new capital city, while another measure will be preparing an IKN Authority-owned enterprise (BUMO). The IKN Authority will carry out market sounding of domestic and international investors later in October.A number of Asian countries have shown interest in the development of the new Indonesian capital (IKN) Nusantara. Japan, China, Malaysia, Australia, Hong Kong, and South Korea have all evinced an interest in investment, East Kalimantan Governor Isran Noor has disclosed.Earlier this year, President Joko Widodo said, "The new capital city is not merely a move of government offices. The goal is to build a new smart city that is competitive at the global level. Building a new locomotive for the transformation of Indonesia into an Indonesia based on innovation, technology, green economy. This is where we will start." See the original article: https://en.antaranews.com/news/254193/Written by: Rini Utami, Aditya Ramadhan, Resinta S, Editor: Suharto (c) ANTARA 2022 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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ONE Championship Returns to Kuala Lumpur with Action-Packed ONE Fight Night card ACN Newswire

ONE Championship Returns to Kuala Lumpur with Action-Packed ONE Fight Night card

October 13, 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - ONE Championship, the largest martial arts organization in the world, will return to Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, October 22 with an action-packed ONE Fight Night card at Axiata Arena. The event will mark the first time the organization has held an event in Kuala Lumpur since December of 2019, giving Malaysian fans the opportunity to see their favorite ONE athletes live for the first time in nearly three years.The event will include two special post-liminary bouts for the in-arena crowd only featuring local Malaysian MMA star Agilan "Alligator" Thani in a Welterweight showdown against Germany's Ilja Stojanov, and Kuala Lumpur native Keanu Subba in a Featherweight battle against Yoo Chang Min of South Korea.ONE Fight Night will also feature three exciting World Championship matches, highlighted by John Lineker defending his Bantamweight Title against Fabricio Andrade in the main event. Furthermore, Regian Eersel will look to claim his second belt in a matchup against Sinsamut Klinmee for the inaugural ONE Lightweight Muay Thai World Championship and Superlek Kiatmoo9 will take on Panpayak Jitmuangnon in the Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix Finals.For more updates on ONE, please visit www.onefc.com, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ONEChampionship, and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ONEChampionship.ONE Championship: https://www.onefc.com/ Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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