NTT DOCOMO and SK Telecom to Collaborate on Technological Advancement of Metaverse, Digital Media and 5G/6G JCN Newswire

NTT DOCOMO and SK Telecom to Collaborate on Technological Advancement of Metaverse, Digital Media and 5G/6G

November 21, 2022
TOKYO, Nov 21, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that it has agreed with leading Korean telecommunications operator SK Telecom (SKT) to collaborate on the competitive enhancement of their respective smart-life businesses and communications-infrastructure technologies worldwide.In the smart-life field, DOCOMO and SKT will discuss joint production of original content for their respective video distribution platforms and leverage their video-business synergies for expanded presence on the global stage.In metaverse-related services, they will consider opportunities to jointly produce virtual content, including 3D models, volumetric videos and virtual cities, as well as explore possibilities for connecting their respective platforms over the long term.In the field of telecommunications-infrastructure technologies, the two companies will pursue cooperation aimed at advancing 5G commercial services, which both firms have already started offering. Specific areas of technical consideration will include 5G Stand Alone, millimeter-wave utilization, energy-efficient networks, and Open RAN/vRAN.In addition, they will align their concepts and timelines for the early deployment of 6G through joint research and development as well as standardization, with joint testing to begin possibly next year. Such efforts are expected to support the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) concept being promoted by NTT, DOCOMO's parent. Alignment will include collaboration with the IOWN Global Forum, which is striving to propel communication and network-infrastructure technologies capable of meeting future technological challenges and societal needs.SK Telecom President & CEO Ryu Young-sang said: "The MOU has a significant meaning as it is a cooperation between the representative mobile operators of Korea and Japan. By working together with NTT DOCOMO in the area of future ICT, we will generate tangible results that drive global ICT innovation."NTT DOCOMO President & CEO Motoyuki Ii said: "By combining our technological capabilities and the know-how we have cultivated across years of experience, we hope to create new services that will allow customers around the world to experience new forms of excitement. We look forward to working with SK Telecom to develop the businesses of both companies."As world-leading telecommunications carriers with a shared vision, DOCOMO and SKT look forward to collaborating on global technologies and services that will mutually strengthen the competitiveness of their global businesses.About NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 85 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. www.docomo.ne.jp/english/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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L’Oreal Groupe, together with Hotel Shilla and Anchor Equity Partners, launches SHIHYO, a newly created luxury beauty brand ACN Newswire

L’Oreal Groupe, together with Hotel Shilla and Anchor Equity Partners, launches SHIHYO, a newly created luxury beauty brand

November 21, 2022
SHANGHAI, Nov 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - L'Oreal Groupe, together with Hotel Shilla and Anchor Equity Partners, is launching a newly created luxury beauty brand 'SHIHYO' through Loshian, a third-party joint venture. This is the first time L'Oreal is launching a new beauty brand through a joint venture."SHIHYO" is a new luxury beauty brand launched by L'Oreal Groupe, together with Hotel Shilla and Anchor Equity Partners through a joint venture LoshianSHIHYO, which means "the wisdom of time," is a newly created skincare beauty brand inspired by the Asian wisdom of the 24 seasons. SHIHYO embodies the healthy energy of nature, powered by herbal sciences.The new brand is based on the naturality of 24 herbal ingredients harvested at the peak of each season, combined with proven efficacy based on scientific research and innovation. All formulas include the signature ingredient called ShiHyo24, a patented, nutrient-rich concentrate of the 24 herbal ingredients infused with fermented rice water and ginseng water.SHIHYO offers 24 different types of ampoules featuring 24 herbal ingredients, along with other skincare products such as facial cleanser, essence, and cream, as well as scalp care products such as shampoo and conditioner.SHIHYO leverages L'Oreal's longstanding beauty expertise, Hotel Shilla's luxury retail channels, and Anchor's robust financial business model. SHIHYO's 1st flagship store, the "Seoul Garden," will open in the coming months at The Shilla Seoul Hotel in Korea, with the ambition of engaging with consumers and offering an immersive experience with an extensive luxury beauty product range.Cyril Chapuy, President of L'Oreal Luxe, said, "L'Oreal LUXE is very pleased to announce the launch of SHIHYO through a partnership with Hotel Shilla and Anchor Equity Partners. Rooted in an exceptional traditional wisdom and knowledge of naturality, SHIHYO represents the epitome of Asian luxury beauty. Empowered by science, SHIHYO delivers the highest skincare quality thanks to its signature patented ingredient, offering the most elevated luxury beauty experience."In-Gyu Han, COO of Hotel Shilla, said, "SHIHYO is a luxury beauty brand that brings out the best of naturality and efficacy with seasonal ingredients directly sourced from local farmers in Korea. With our rich retail expertise married with L'Oreal's strong brand building capabilities, we believe SHIHYO will elevate the desire for natural, luxury beauty in Asia."Sanggyun Ahn, Managing Partner of Anchor Equity Partners, said, "We are glad to join this partnership to support the growth of the most unique brand in Asia and globally. We have full confidence that SHIHYO will meet the discerning consumers' needs with new luxury beauty routines."About L'Oreal GroupeFor over 110 years, L'Oreal, the world's leading beauty player, has devoted itself to one thing only: fulfilling the beauty aspirations of consumers around the world. Our purpose, to create the beauty that moves the world, defines our approach to beauty as inclusive, ethical, generous and committed to social and environmental sustainability. With our broad portfolio of 35 international brands and ambitious sustainability commitments in our 'L'Oreal for the Future' programme, we offer each and every person around the world the best in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility, while celebrating beauty in its infinite plurality.With 85,400 committed employees, a balanced geographical footprint and sales across all distribution networks (e-commerce, mass market, department stores, pharmacies, hair salons, branded and travel retail), in 2021 the Group generated sales amounting to 32.28 billion euros. With 20 research centers across 11 countries around the world and a dedicated Research and Innovation team of over 4,000 scientists and 3,000 tech professionals, L'Oreal is focused on inventing the future of beauty and becoming a Beauty Tech powerhouse. More information on https://www.loreal.com/en/mediaroomAbout L'Oreal North Asia ZoneL'Oreal North Asia Zone was established in 2021 as L'Oreal Groupe regrouped the geographical scope of its zones to give greater coherence to consumer behaviour and to create synergy within the region. The North Asia Zone comprises of five geographically and culturally connected markets of Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea.L'Oreal North Asia Zone is the second largest region within the Group, accounting for 30.5% of the Group's global sales in 2021. Situated in the most beauty intense region with more than one-third of the world's total beauty consumers, L'Oreal North Asia shapes the future of beauty with its innovation centers in Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul, while investing in beauty tech transformation as one of the three beauty tech hubs globally. Here, our mission is to strategize, create and activate a powerful ecosystem around the North Asia Beauty Triangle as a competitive edge to unleash sustainable growth for all and inspire the world.Media contact:Linda YAN / linda.yan@loreal.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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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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Ando Experiences Remarkable Growth Spurt in Indonesia with aCommerce Strategy and Services ACN Newswire

Ando Experiences Remarkable Growth Spurt in Indonesia with aCommerce Strategy and Services

November 18, 2022
BANGKOK, Nov 17, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - In today's ecommerce landscape, brands and retailers are expected to have a multi-channel presence in key platforms - from marketplaces, social media,direct-to-consumer channels and more.A flurry of simultaneous activities is required to capture and engage with audiences in today's e-commerce landscape - from employing influencers, producing live streams, launching flash sales, or competing in mega-day sales, the e-commerce market is saturated with opportunities.The challenge most brands are facing, however, is not knowing which platforms are best suited for their brands and managing large-scale operations, eventually taking their focus from business growth.Ando, a popular brand of sandals and casual shoes for men, women, and children established in the '90s in Indonesia, had built a reputation over the years for stylish, quality, and affordable products to become a local favorite, was on the lookout for a reliable, experienced e-commerce partner.A Trusted and Reliable PartnerWith the aim of scaling its business through ecommerce, Ando partnered with aCommerce Indonesia to create its online stores in major marketplaces: Shopee, Lazada, Tokopedia, Tiktok, and direct-to-consumer. "We were looking for a reliable and trusted partner. aCommerce, with its current extensive regional experience and reputation, was able to show us a clear path to scalability," said Sherly Yulianita, ANDO's Online Sales Head.With this partnership, aCommerce is now responsible for a wide range of ecommerce services to get Ando to achieve its goals. One innovative initiative of the service is producing and broadcasting live-streaming videos for Ando on Shopee."It's our pleasure to work with great partners such as ANDO. We are collaborating tightly on various tasks such as marketplace management, fulfillment, customer services, and warehousing, and it's been a pleasure to see the results, partnership, and level of sync" said Antonius Adang, Chief Executive Officer of aCommerce Indonesia.Expanding Ando's Playing FieldAs a groundbreaking ecommerce marketing tool, live streaming has gained popularity in recent years due to its more engaging and authentic format, done in real-time. Combining video technology, entertainment, and retail, live streaming enables brands to communicate and connect with target audiences at a deeper level while monetizing live content.As the largest end-to-end ecommerce enabler in Southeast Asia, aCommerce offers professional broadcasting and live streaming services from our studios at aCommerce HQ. From formulating the right strategy for your brand to creating a detailed communication plan, sourcing influencers and hosts for the broadcast, or using our in-house broadcasters, our aTeam offers the full spectrum of services to connect businesses with 370 million internet users in Southeast Asia."aCommerce helps us to focus on designing and developing our products, while they handle our store operations," Sherly added. "Allowing our customers to have an incredible shopping experience from Ando's official store."The partnership also leverages TikTok's wide market coverage across the region. For the official inauguration of Ando's TikTok store in December 2021, aCommerce supported the company during a live stream where several successful campaigns, including the 'Buy 1 Get 3 Pairs' and 'Buy Shoes Get Nokia Phone.'Demonstrated ResultsSince the store's soft launch on TikTok, Ando was able to rake in impressive earnings. Across Ando's online stores in other marketplaces, aCommerce's strategic initiatives have already shown remarkable results.Campaign revenues have posted double-digit growth every month, the biggest ones from the 7.7, 9.9, 11.11, and 12.12 mega sale days. Meanwhile, business-as-usual (BAU) days have substantially increased in revenues, while overall sales have more than tripled.Aside from the Tiktok Shop launch in December 2021, other significant milestones that Ando achieved with the help of eCommerce's strategic efforts include- Improvement of order fulfillment- Maintenance of customer and after-sales service excellence- Maintenance of good inventory levels- Initiation of two new campaigns to boost sales: -- Free Gimmick Campaign-- Free Random Mystery BoxMoving forward, Ando intends to expand to another key local marketplace BliBli with support from aCommerce."The future looks promising," said Ms.Yulianita as the company witnesses and achieves overall growth on the path toward long-term success. "Both parties strive to grow. Many campaigns and strategies worked extremely well," added Mr. Adang.aCommerce (SET: ACOM) revolutionized e-commerce enablement with a cutting-edge platform & technology stack, EcommerceIQ, and proprietary software, including innovative omnichannel management software. aCommerce drives brands to achieve e-commerce goals with high-performance digital marketing, online store development & management, data & analytics, customer care, fulfillment & delivery services. Visit https://acommerce.asia.Released for aCommerce Group by MT Multimedia Co LtdWasana Wongsiri (Jiab), T: +66 84 359 0659, E: wasana.w@mtmultimedia.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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MHI Signs MOU with Taiwan Power Company for Ammonia Co-Firing at the Linkou Thermal Power Plant JCN Newswire

MHI Signs MOU with Taiwan Power Company for Ammonia Co-Firing at the Linkou Thermal Power Plant

November 17, 2022
TOKYO, Nov 17, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has reached an agreement with the Taiwanese state-owned firm Taiwan Power Company (TPC) to conduct a study on introducing ammonia co-firing at the Linkou Thermal Power Plant in Linkou District, New Taipei, Taiwan. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed with officials from TPC and other companies on November 16. The aim is to reduce coal consumption in line with TPC's project to achieve its energy supply composition targets, in response to the global trend toward reducing CO2 emissions and a shift in Taiwan's energy policy.Signing CeremonyThe MOU signing ceremony held in Taiwan was attended by TPC President Yao-Ting Wang, with MHI represented by Senior Executive Fellow Toshiyuki Hashi, Head of Energy Transition & Power Headquarters of Energy Systems. The MOU was concluded between MHI, along with Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation Machinery, Inc., a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corp. that provides an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) business, and TPC. The Linkou Power Plant is located approximately 20km west of central Taipei. It comprises three supercritical coal-fired boilers and steam turbines supplied by MHI, with total output capacity of 2,400 megawatts (MW).The first phase of the project through 2025 will be to conduct a basic study for 5% ammonia co-firing. MHI and Mitsubishi Corporation Machinery will consider and supply ammonia burners and other equipment and systems necessary for ammonia co-firing. Mitsubishi Corporation will conduct a study on building a supply chain to secure a stable supply of clean fuel ammonia. The second phase of the project from 2026 will be to use one of the units at the Linkou Power Plant for verification, with the aim of 5% ammonia co-firing in 2028 to 2030, raising the co-firing ratio to 20% and implementing the system for the plant's other units.Taiwan is facing the challenge of ensuring a stable power supply against a backdrop of robust demand, while also under intense pressure to reduce environmental loads and achieve decarbonization for its thermal power generation facilities that use coal and gas as fuel. In March 2022, Taiwan published the "Pathway to Net-Zero Emissions in 2050," citing energy transition as an important strategy for establishing a zero-carbon energy system. Mixed firing of coal and ammonia is one of the potential decarbonization technologies expected to provide a significant effect in Taiwan.MHI, with support from its power solutions brand, Mitsubishi Power, has supplied TPC with many thermal power generation facilities, and continues to provide after-sales service and various solutions that contribute to the stable operation of this equipment. The conclusion of this MOU is the result of the trust established based on this track record, and the long-standing positive relationship between the two companies.TPC President Yao-Ting Wang expressed his expectations for the project, saying: "It is our hope that through this MOU, TPC will strengthen its technological capabilities and accumulate experience, that the data gathered in the course of the verification testing will be used to provide feedback to MHI and Mitsubishi Corporation Group that contributes to MHI's further technological advancement, and that this project will be beginning of a greater cooperative relationship with MHI and Mitsubishi Corporation Group."MHI's Toshiyuki Hashi said: "MHI has been contributing to the power industry in Taiwan for around 50 years. Our joint studies on ammonia co-firing can contribute to the continued development of Taiwan and Japan. We are confident that we can strongly drive the energy transition combining our innovative technology with TPC's deep knowledge of power plant operations."Going forward, in addition to this MOU and other areas of cooperation with TPC, MHI will strive to offer the solutions for decarbonization and greater efficiency required by Taiwan's power industry overall, including independent power producers (IPPs), as well as make a concerted effort to successfully complete this verification project, and contribute to a stable energy supply for Taiwan and reduced environmental loads.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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A Nod to the Near Future: Toyota bZ Compact SUV Concept Revealed in U.S. JCN Newswire

A Nod to the Near Future: Toyota bZ Compact SUV Concept Revealed in U.S.

November 17, 2022
LOS ANGELES, CA, Nov 17, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Toyota bZ Compact SUV Concept touched down in Los Angeles, making its world premiere to kick off the exciting opening of the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show at the LA Convention Center. Already a leader in electrification, the company gave a glimpse of what the future could be with the Toyota bZ Compact SUV, extending the vision under the "Toyota bZ" brand umbrella."We've only just begun to scratch the surface of the Beyond Zero moniker," said Toyota group vice president and general manager David Christ. "With an aerodynamic design coupled with intuitive tech features never before seen in a Toyota model, the bZ Concept showcases another possible vision of the very near future with our battery electric vehicles."The Toyota bZ Compact SUV Concept is designed as a full battery-electric vehicle, using a clean-vital design approach. This approach aims to express what's special about battery electric vehicles while also offering fun to drive, exhilarating performance. It represents a vehicle with zero emissions, utilizing eco-conscious interior materials, that also brings dynamic performance, leading technology and a stylish appearance.The aerodynamic form of the concept enhances its futuristic look by pushing the wheels to the corners to achieve an aggressive stance - making it appear as if it's moving even when standing still. The short overhangs and sweepback angles make it stand out as an advanced technology vehicle; a narrowed-down cabin design gives it an agile appearance for a low coefficient of drag.The edgy styling extends to the interior with premium finishes resulting in a distinctive look. Notably, the design team included several eco-friendly touches, like seating made from plant-based and recycled materials to follow the Beyond Zero theme. And an in-car personal agent named "Yui" connects the driver and passengers with the vehicle. With the use of audio and visual lighting cues that move around the cabin, it responds to requests or commands from front or rear passengers.The Beyond Zero message encourages diligently adapting how we live our lives in the present to ensure a better future for all. Toyota envisions a future in which carbon neutrality is achieved through the practical marketization of a portfolio of products with advanced, alternative-fuel and zero-emission powertrain technologies. Globally, Toyota plans to expand to around 30 dedicated BEVs, including five carrying the bZ (Beyond Zero) brand moniker. This diverse portfolio of electrified products will help propel Toyota toward its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.About ToyotaToyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.Toyota directly employs more than 39,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 32 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota's 10th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, a quarter of the company's 2021 U.S. sales were electrified.To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance to virtually visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.MEDIA CONTACTSNicky Hamila469-292-3596nicky.hamila@toyota.com Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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AJG Publishes Data from HighTide Therapeutics’ Phase 2 Study of HTD1801 Treatment in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis ACN Newswire

AJG Publishes Data from HighTide Therapeutics’ Phase 2 Study of HTD1801 Treatment in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

November 17, 2022
ROCKVILLE, MD and SHENZHEN, CHINA, Nov 17, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - HighTide Therapeutics, Inc. ("HighTide"), a globally integrated clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel multifunctional therapies for metabolic and digestive diseases, today announced the publication of the results of their Phase 2 study of HTD1801 in adults with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. (https://journals.lww.com/ajg/Fulltext/2022/11000/A_Randomized,_Dose_Finding,_Proof_of_Concept_Study.22.aspx)This study met the primary endpoint and multiple key secondary endpoints, demonstrating the safety and efficacy of HTD1801 in treating PSC. Serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is a key biomarker of PSC disease severity. Data show that compared to placebo, both low and high doses of HTD1801 treatment could significantly reduce serum ALP levels. In addition, HTD1801 significantly reduced alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), further supporting the beneficial effects of HTD1801 in treating PSC. HTD1801 was shown to be safe and well tolerated at the doses studied in PSC patients. No severe adverse event related to HTD1801 treatment occurred.Professor Kris Kowdley, M.D., Director, Liver Institute Northwest and lead investigator, said, "There is a significant unmet medical need in treatment for PSC. The improvements in ALP we observed in this study, along with the excellent safety profile of HTD1801, are promising. In addition, the results of this study lay the foundation for future studies that will potentially prove the significant role of HTD1801 in the treatment of PSC."Dr. Liping Liu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of HighTide Therapeutics, said, "We are pleased to share the news of this publication. The results of this study encourage us to further study HTD1801's effects in treating PSC. We believe the long-term treatment of HTD1801 will lead to more clinical benefits for patients with PSC, who suffer with a disease with no effective therapy until today."About Primary Sclerosing CholangitisPrimary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a chronic, progressive liver disease characterized by progressive inflammation and fibrosis of the intra-and/or extra-hepatic bile ducts, resulting in multifocal bile duct strictures. Most patients eventually have liver failure and cirrhosis, and their risk of malignancy significantly increases. PSC is strongly associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. The accumulating evidence from various studies continues to strengthen the hypothesis that the gut microbiota plays a central role in the pathogenesis and progression of PSC. Until today, there is no approved therapy for PSC. As the fifth leading indication for liver transplantation in the U.S., PSC is a disease with significant unmet medical needs.About HighTide TherapeuticsHighTide is a globally integrated clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focusing on the discovery and development of novel multifunctional therapies for metabolic and digestive diseases with significant unmet medical needs. The company's lead drug candidate, HTD1801, is a first-in-class new molecular entity, currently in clinical development for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2DM), nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG), and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). HTD1801 has received Fast Track designation from the U.S. FDA for both NASH and PSC, as well as Orphan Drug designation for PSC. In China, HTD1801 has been included in the National Major New Drug Innovation Program. For more information, please visit www.hightidetx.com.ContactJeffrey Daoir@hightidetx.com+1-650-580-3872 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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American Journal of Gastroenterology Publishes Data from HighTide Therapeutics’ Phase 2 Study of HTD1801 Treatment in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

November 16, 2022
ROCKVILLE, MD and SHENZHEN, CHINA, Nov 16, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - HighTide Therapeutics, Inc. ("HighTide"), a globally integrated clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel multifunctional therapies for metabolic and digestive diseases, today announced the publication of the results of their Phase 2 study of HTD1801 in adults with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.This study met the primary endpoint and multiple key secondary endpoints, demonstrating the safety and efficacy of HTD1801 in treating PSC. Serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is a key biomarker of PSC disease severity. Data show that compared to placebo, both low and high doses of HTD1801 treatment could significantly reduce serum ALP levels. In addition, HTD1801 significantly reduced alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), further supporting the beneficial effects of HTD1801 in treating PSC. HTD1801 was shown to be safe and well tolerated at the doses studied in PSC patients. No severe adverse event related to HTD1801 treatment occurred.Professor Kris Kowdley, M.D., Director, Liver Institute Northwest and lead investigator, said, "There is a significant unmet medical need in treatment for PSC. The improvements in ALP we observed in this study, along with the excellent safety profile of HTD1801, are promising. In addition, the results of this study lay the foundation for future studies that will potentially prove the significant role of HTD1801 in the treatment of PSC."Dr. Liping Liu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of HighTide Therapeutics, said, "We are pleased to share the news of this publication. The results of this study encourage us to further study HTD1801's effects in treating PSC. We believe the long-term treatment of HTD1801 will lead to more clinical benefits for patients with PSC, who suffer with a disease with no effective therapy until today."About Primary Sclerosing CholangitisPrimary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a chronic, progressive liver disease characterized by progressive inflammation and fibrosis of the intra-and/or extra-hepatic bile ducts, resulting in multifocal bile duct strictures. Most patients eventually have liver failure and cirrhosis, and their risk of malignancy significantly increases. PSC is strongly associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. The accumulating evidence from various studies continues to strengthen the hypothesis that the gut microbiota plays a central role in the pathogenesis and progression of PSC. Until today, there is no approved therapy for PSC. As the fifth leading indication for liver transplantation in the U.S., PSC is a disease with significant unmet medical needs.About HighTide TherapeuticsHighTide is a globally integrated clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focusing on the discovery and development of novel multifunctional therapies for metabolic and digestive diseases with significant unmet medical needs. The company's lead drug candidate, HTD1801, is a first-in-class new molecular entity, currently in clinical development for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2DM), nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG), and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). HTD1801 has received Fast Track designation from the U.S. FDA for both NASH and PSC, as well as Orphan Drug designation for PSC. In China, HTD1801 has been included in the National Major New Drug Innovation Program. For more information, please visit www.hightidetx.com.ContactJeffrey Daoir@hightidetx.com+1-650-580-3872American Journal of Gastroenterologyhttps://tinyurl.com/mr3wyhu6 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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Hektar REIT’s Portfolio Benefits from Retail Recovery ACN Newswire

Hektar REIT’s Portfolio Benefits from Retail Recovery

November 15, 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hektar Asset Management Sdn. Bhd., the Manager of Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust (Hektar REIT), today announced the third quarter results ended 30 September 2022 (3Q 2022). Hektar REIT recorded revenue of RM31.06 million, a substantial increase of 62.4% compared with RM19.12 million in the same quarter of the previous year. The higher revenue is attributed to the increased rental income, including higher turnover rent, increased car park income and higher hotel occupancy. Hektar REIT registered a net property income of RM18.31 million, an increase of 77.2% compared with RM10.33 million in 3Q 2021, while the realised net income was RM13.50 million, a notable increase of 861.8% compared with RM1.40 million for the same quarter in the preceding year.En. Johari Shukri, CEO of Hektar Asset ManagementHektar REIT's performance for the nine months ended 30 September 2022 (9M 2022) showed an increase in revenue by 25% to RM89.55 million compared with RM71.62 million in the corresponding period of 2021. The net property income rose 40.4% to RM48.64 million in 9M 2022 compared with RM34.63 million in the same period for last year, while the realised net income grew by 256% to RM33.82 million compared with RM9.50 million.The Malaysian retail landscape showed steady recovery as it inches back to the pre-pandemic levels, and it is evident across Hektar REIT's portfolio. The shopping malls recorded a higher footfall of 269% year-on-year (y-o-y), along with a 152% higher vehicle count y-o-y. This is in tandem with the continuous improvement in tenants' sales performance at our malls, providing headroom for rental growth.En. Johari Shukri bin Jamil, Chief Executive Officer of Hektar Asset Management Sdn. Bhd. said: "Retail activities remained strong in the quarter under review. Recovery in consumer-related subsectors, including leisure, international tourism and hospitality, continued to aid in the overall performance of the retail industry. Hektar REIT's malls are well-positioned as neighbourhood malls and leverage the proximity to the community, catering to all their basic needs as well as an increased desire for F&B and social offerings such as entertainment options to be enjoyed together with their family & friends.""Despite the Malaysian economy's strong performance, we remain cautious of the outlook for the coming quarters given the volatile economic landscape driven by hawkish monetary policy in response to inflationary pressure, uncertain consumer sentiments as well as lingering supply-chain and logistics issues stemming from geopolitical concerns. We will continue adopting prudent financial management, cost optimisation and enhancing our asset efficiencies to help cushion the impact.""We are also actively exploring avenues for growth by ensuring a strong portfolio of retail brands in our malls that can optimise sustainable returns and defensible income through active tenancy remixing and rejuvenation of the centres. We will continue to look for ways to enhance and improve the look and condition of our malls as part of longer-term strategies to improve our dividend yields. To improve on revenue and debt recovery post-pandemic, our team has been consistently tracking tenants' ongoing performance to carefully structure our new tenancies and renewals, apart from aggressively looking at strategies to manage rental collection. We also remain committed to reducing our environmental footprint and increasing our responsibility towards our stakeholders by continuously undertaking several ESG initiatives because it is the right thing to do for ourselves and our communities."Hektar REIT: http://www.hektarreit.com/ Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Moonstake Strengthens Executive Board with Appointment of CMO Pietro Curto ACN Newswire

Moonstake Strengthens Executive Board with Appointment of CMO Pietro Curto

November 15, 2022
SINGAPORE, Nov 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - We are pleased to announce that we have strengthened our management with the appointment of CMO Pietro Curto.Pietro is a true veteran in digital marketing, with over 10 years of professional work in key areas such as acquisition, customer relationship management, digital strategies for retail customers, and operations. He also possesses deep expertise in regulated markets, having led FTSE listed companies such as Entain. With years of experience in such fast-paced international digital markets, Pietro was a perfect fit for the rapidly growing crypto market when he first entered in 2021 as the Head of Marketing Operations for the leading global crypto exchange BitMEX. And now, Moonstake is happy to welcome Pietro as our CMO.Currently, we are expanding our scope with the launch of the MoonWealth platform as a simple and seamless entry point for crypto beginners to complement the Moonstake staking platform that serves more experienced users. We believe that Pietro's addition to our management team will be pivotal in propelling the growth and success of Moonstake as a whole to further heights.In welcoming Pietro to the Moonstake executive board, Mitsuru Tezuka, Moonstake Founder, said: "Since our launch in 2020, Moonstake has quickly grown to become a top 10 staking provider and earned the trust of users, businesses, and partners worldwide. Today, we are continuing to expand our operations to cover the needs of more customers and realize our aim of becoming the largest staking pool network in Asia. I have no doubt that Pietro's deep experience and expertise as well as proven leadership will be of great value to help us realize Moonstake's ambitions and reach across the globe."Regarding his appointment as CMO, Pietro said: "I am honored and excited to be appointed as the CMO of Moonstake. Moonstake's mission is an ambitious one, to create the largest staking pool in Asia that is an active environment for asset holders. And now it is also working towards lowering the entry barrier of the crypto market to beginners. I am confident that together, we will realize all of these ambitions and become a trusted and widely recommended platform for crypto users of any experience level."Follow us on Twitter and Telegram for the latest updates on Moonstake news!About MoonstakeMoonstake is the world's leading staking service provider that develops and operates decentralized wallet services for businesses and individuals.Since its launch in April 2020, Moonstake has partnered with 27 leading platform providers, including Cardano's constituent Emurgo, developer of the Polkadot-connected blockchain Astar Network Stake Technologies, and the TRON Network with over 50 million users. In May 2021, Moonstake further enhanced its corporate credibility by becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of OIO Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange.Using blockchain technology, Moonstake aims to progress toward a world where anyone can easily make use of highly secure and reliable digital asset management tools. https://www.moonstake.io/ About Moonstake's staking businessFor the staking industry, which has grown into a 630-billion dollar market as of September 2021, Moonstake provides a decentralized staking service that does not require user deposits, and supports nodes around the world in addition to its own validator nodes. Moonstake currently supports the staking of 18 blockchains. With a total staking assets of 1.8 billion USD and a global user base, the company ranked third out of more than 10,000 providers worldwide in June of the same year. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Late heartbreak for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing in dramatic season finale JCN Newswire

Late heartbreak for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing in dramatic season finale

November 14, 2022
TOKYO, Nov 14, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team experienced late heartbreak in its goal of closing out the 2022 FIA World Rally Championship season with a victory at home in Japan.Car 1 (Sebastien Ogier, Vincent Landais)The return of Rally Japan to the WRC calendar for the first time since 2010 was highly challenging for teams, drivers and co-drivers, with an entirely new event held on demanding and twisting asphalt roads in the mountains of the Aichi and Gifu prefectures. The GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID performed strongly from the beginning, and would win 11 out of 16 stages over the weekend. Unfortunately, a handful of small incidents on the tricky roads proved costly in terms of time and ultimately ended the team's chances of victory.Elfyn Evans produced one of his strongest performances of the season to fight for the victory down to the final day, which he began only four seconds from the lead ahead of a long loop of five stages totalling 69.82 kilometres. In the day's first stage he reduced that gap to just 0.6s with a fourth stage win of the weekend for himself and co-driver Scott Martin. However, in the next test they had to stop and change a wheel and tyre after running wide in a downhill right-hander, dropping them to fourth overall.This misfortune for Evans did promote Takamoto Katsuta into third position on his home rally in his TGR WRT Next Generation entry. Heavy rain hit for the final two stages of the event but Katsuta safely made it through the treacherous conditions to clinch a special podium finish, his second of the season together with co-driver Aaron Johnston.Sebastien Ogier showed excellent speed all weekend with his new co-driver Vincent Landais, and may have won had the pair not dropped 2m44s in Friday's first stage where they had to stop and replace a tyre. Fastest of all through both Saturday and Sunday's legs, Ogier fought back from last position to finish fourth overall ahead of Evans, only 2m24s from the winner and taking five stage wins along the way.After a record-breaking season where he became the youngest ever WRC champion, Kalle Rovanpera was also in the fight for victory until Saturday morning when he slid wide in one corner and made contact with a wall, forcing he and co-driver Jonne Halttunen to also stop and change a wheel. After losing significant time, they treated the rest of the rally as a valuable opportunity to test different car setups for the event's unique characteristics.Quotes:Jari-Matti Latvala (Team Principal)"In the end we did not have the weekend that we wanted to have here at Rally Japan. We can see that we had the speed as Seb was probably the fastest driver through the event and Elfyn was leading for much of the rally. It was just these incidents for each driver which were unfortunately counting against us. The stages here were very demanding and so narrow, so it was easy for these things to happen. At the end of this season we can be very satisfied to have reached our goals by winning all three championships, which is fantastic. Winning the home rally of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing would have been very special, but to have Taka on the podium of his home event feels almost just as good. In rallying, every event is bringing a different challenge and you cannot win every one."Sebastien Ogier (Driver car 1)"It was a challenging end to the rally today with the rain which we knew was coming. It was a tough tyre choice this morning with some stages to be driven in the dry and some in the wet so we had to go with a compromise. I think we had the correct choice overall as we were fastest again over the day. It's been a good weekend in terms of the performance and speed we showed again this weekend, and the first time with Vincent who has done a perfect job. Of course it would have been even better if we were rewarded with the result that I think we deserved, but some bad luck hit us again this weekend. We are all happy to see Taka on the podium at home and it's been great to have so much support here in Japan."Elfyn Evans (Driver car 33)"Naturally I'm massively disappointed about today. It's been a tough season personally and we had a chance here and threw everything at it. Today started really well, we had a good rhythm in the car and things were working well. But on the second stage we ran marginally wide and damaged the tyre. It was a big penalty for a small error but that's the nature of the game. It's really busy on the stages here so it was easily done. After that the battle for the win was over and then the rain came and the tyres we had left were not optimal for that. I'm really happy for Taka to be on the podium at his home event: He's worked hard all year and really deserves it."Kalle Rovanpera (Driver car 69)"This has been a tough rally and a challenging one just as we expected. It didn't go our way this weekend but sometimes it's like this. The main thing is we got to the end of the rally and learned some things for the future. Again we were using today as a test day and we wanted to keep the balance with the tyres consistent for the dry stages so that we could try some more things with the setup. I think we made a positive step and found some things which were nice to drive and at least we know the direction for the future. Overall we've had a really good season so we can be very happy with that and thanks to the team and everybody who made it possible."PROVISIONAL FINAL CLASSIFICATION, RALLY JAPAN1 Thierry Neuville/Martijn Wydaeghe (Hyundai i20 N Rally1 HYBRID) 2h43m52.3s2 Ott Tanak/Martin Jarveoja (Hyundai i20 N Rally1 HYBRID) +1m11.1s3 Takamoto Katsuta/Aaron Johnston (Toyota GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID) +2m11.3s4 Sebastien Ogier/Vincent Landais (Toyota GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID) +2m23.6s5 Elfyn Evans/Scott Martin (Toyota GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID) +4m05.1s6 Gus Greensmith/Jonas Andersson (Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID) +4m07.4s7 Gregoire Munster/Louis Louka (Hyundai i20 N Rally2) +7m50.8s8 Teemu Suninen/Mikko Markkula (Hyundai i20 N Rally2) +8m12.4s9 Emil Lindholm/Reeta Hamalainen (Skoda Fabia Rally2 evo) +8m25.6s10 Heikki Kovalainen/Sae Kitagawa (Skoda Fabia Rally2 evo) +8m59.8s11 Kalle Rovanpera/Jonne Halttunen (Toyota GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID) +10m40.8s(Results as of 15:30 on Sunday, for the latest results please visit www.wrc.com)For more information, visit https://toyotagazooracing.com/wrc/release/2022/rd13-day4/. 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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing takes historic Hypercar title double JCN Newswire

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing takes historic Hypercar title double

November 14, 2022
TOKYO, Nov 14, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing earned a dominant one-two victory in the season-ending 8 Hours of Bahrain to secure a clean sweep of FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) titles.Outgoing World Champions Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lopez took a hard-earned win, their second of the season in their #7 GR010 HYBRID, to crown TOYOTA GAZOO Racing as Hypercar manufacturers' World Champions. Sebastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa, in the #8 GR010 HYBRID, had started the weekend level on points with their Alpine title rivals but finished second to become drivers' World Champions, adding to their 2022 Le Mans 24 Hours win. Sebastien and Brendon write their names in the record books as the first drivers to win three titles in the top category of WEC or its predecessor, the World Sportscar Championship. Ryo, a Le Mans winner in June, capped a remarkable rookie season by becoming Japan's third WEC champion. A perfect result in Bahrain was a fitting end to a successful season for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, which now has a fifth world title double from 10 years of WEC competition, adding to a roll of honour in 2022 which includes a fifth consecutive Le Mans win and eighth victory at Fuji Speedway. Success in WEC ensures TOYOTA GAZOO Racing achieves the unique feat of winning every available title, eight in total, in the three FIA series it participated in this season: the World Endurance, World Rally and World Rally Raid Championships. The race began under bright Bahraini sunshine, with air temperatures of 35degC, and the on-track action was equally hot. Sebastien led from pole while Jose fought with the #36 Alpine, losing third at the start before regaining the place three laps later, following a safety car period. Sebastien held off the challenge of the #93 Peugeot, with Jose firmly in contention in third. Just six seconds covered the top three when the opening pit stops arrived after an hour, during which Jose leapfrogged the #93 for second and closed to the rear of the #8, before Sebastien edged out an advantage. When a technical problem sidelined the #93 after two hours, a full course yellow allowed both GR010 HYBRIDs to swap drivers. Brendon took over the #8, with Mike in the #7, and they battled throughout their first stint, separated by less than a second until Mike took the lead early in the fourth hour as the sun set over Bahrain International Circuit. Mike pushed hard to build a gap and at half distance he led by a few seconds going into the next pit stops, when Kamui took the wheel. A lap later, Brendon's stint ended and Ryo brought the #8 back on track directly behind the #7. Kamui gradually extended his advantage to 15 seconds by the end of the fifth hour, doubling the #7 car's lead over the next hour before Jose and Sebastien returned to their respective cockpits with less than two hours remaining. Further driver changes with 45 minutes to go left Mike to take the chequered flag, finishing 45.471secs clear of Brendon in the #8. That triggered title celebrations to bring the curtain down on an exciting Hypercar season after 58 hours of competition covering 10,620km since the first race in Sebring eight months ago. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has one remaining appointment in the 2022 season, the official WEC rookie test at Bahrain International Circuit. LMP2 driver Lilou Wadoux has been nominated by WEC to drive the GR010 HYBRID and she will therefore become the first female Hypercar driver during Sunday's test.Kamui Kobayashi (Team Principal and driver, car #7):"We achieved a one-two, Seb, Brendon and Ryo won the drivers' title and we won the manufacturers' championship so we hit all our targets for this race. I am really pleased with that. The team did a great job today and all season, as did the drivers. Thanks for all their support, as well as the support from our colleagues in Japan and our partners who have helped us all through the season. This year we faced strong competition and we finished with the best possible result. It's a great feeling to end with a win; Mike and Jose drove a strong race and the crew performed well as they have done all year. On our car, we missed the drivers' title but car #8 really deserved it and I am happy for them. All season the team and drivers have worked really hard, with a great team spirit, so I hope everyone can enjoy this moment and celebrate the titles."Mike Conway (Driver, car #7):"It feels great to win the race and be part of a one-two for the team. Congratulations to Kamui, Jose and the whole #7 crew who did a stellar job here, and also to car #8 on the championship, they had a really consistent, strong year so fully deserve it. Our race went very well and it was a close fight for a lot of the eight hours. Car #8 kept us on our toes as always until Kamui pulled out a good gap which made it more comfortable. Everyone on our car executed really well today, with a nice clean race, good pit stops and the right strategy. It's fantastic to win the manufacturers' title again; thanks to everyone in Japan, Cologne and all the other people who have made this happen."Jose Maria Lopez (Driver, car #7):"Well done to the guys on car #8 who really deserve this championship after a very strong season; hats off to them. And congratulations to the whole team in Cologne and in Japan, and to all the people and partners working behind the scenes to help us succeed. It has been a year with intense competition but we have achieved our objectives so I am very happy. I really enjoyed starting the race today, it's good fun to battle closely with all the other Hypercars. Mike and Kamui performed really well which made it easier for me when I jumped back in towards the end. We have a great group and I couldn't be prouder to be part of it. It is really a pleasure to be part of this team and enjoy moments like this."Sebastien Buemi (Driver, car #8):"It's amazing to win the World Championship this year. We maximised all the opportunities and doing the double of Le Mans and the title is an amazing feeling. Special credit to Ryo because he came into the team as a newcomer and he won in his first year. It is not easy to jump into a Hypercar and fight at the front against such strong competition but he has been an amazing team-mate. Car #7 is always strong and it is never easy to beat them, as they showed today. We wanted to win the race and take the title in style but, despite a competitive start, we just didn't have enough today. We will enjoy this feeling and then look to next year which will be a really exciting one."Brendon Hartley (Driver, car #8):"I am really pleased to complete the job here and win both World Championships. I don't think it has really sunk in yet that we are champions again, but I'm sure it will soon. Thanks to everyone on the team for their fantastic support all year to give us a car to win the title and Le Mans. Today our objective was simply to beat Alpine and secure the title; we couldn't afford to take any risks just to get the race win. Car #7 had the pace and deserved the victory, so well done to them. They have been tough competitors all year and it has been fiercely fought, also with Alpine who kept us honest. We worked hard for this title and it is a credit to the whole team."Ryo Hirakawa (Driver, car #8):"Today we achieved everything we wanted to, so I am very happy and I will enjoy this moment with the team, who really deserve it. It doesn't feel real yet, I need some time to get used to it. It has been challenging to race a Hypercar in WEC for the first time; everything was new to me. I didn't expect to win Le Mans and the World Championship in my first year so thanks a lot to the team and my team-mates for helping me settle in and become stronger over the season. I was really patient in the race today because I knew the championship situation and it was just important that I didn't take any risks. My target was to hand the car over in a strong position and I achieved that, so I was happy."8 Hours of Bahrain - Result1st #7 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing 245 laps2nd #8 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing +45.471secs3rd #36 Alpine Elf Team (Negrao/Lapierre/Vaxiviere) +2 laps4th #94 Peugeot TotalEnergies (Duval/Menezes/Muller) +6 laps5th #31 WRT (Galael/Frijns/Vanthoor) +8 laps6th #23 United Autosports USA (Lynn/Jarvis/Pierson) +8 lapsFor more information, visit https://toyotagazooracing.com/wec/release/2022/rd06-race/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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GenTwo partners with Apex Group’s EDB for global banking and paying agency solutions ACN Newswire

GenTwo partners with Apex Group’s EDB for global banking and paying agency solutions

November 13, 2022
Luxembourg and Zurich, Nov 13, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - European Depositary Bank ("EDB"), the Luxembourg- based provider of banking, paying agency, depositary and custody solutions, and innovative securitization specialist GenTwo, announce their partnership to provide GenTwo with paying agent and banking services for third party investors globally.Zurich-based GenTwo creates securitization platforms for asset managers, banks, family offices and venture capital investors, enabling professional investors to easily invest in bankable and previously non-bankable assets. Institutional investors can use GenTwo's securitization solution to realize their own product and business innovations, to make any type of assets investable and to help shape new, sustainable markets.GenTwo's partnership with Apex Group's EDB, expands GenTwo's offering with the provision of XS ISINs, marking another unique offering from GenTwo's securitization platform business and an important step on the way towards global reach.This partnership will provide GenTwo's clients with bank accounts and paying agency services for notes issued via international clearing systems Clearstream SA and Euroclear. These services will be delivered by EDB, which offers traditional and digital banking services, as well as paying agency, registrar and transfer agency services to institutional investors and asset managers worldwide.As part of global financial services provider Apex Group, EDB is one of the largest independent providers of depositary services in Europe for regulated UCITS and alternative funds, withover $160bn of Assets under Depositary (as of September 30, 2022). This latest news follows the recent appointment of David Claus as CEO of EDB (bit.ly/3hp25qA), and the roll out of Digital Banking (bit.ly/3hp25qA) services for institutional clients.Philippe A. Naegeli, CEO and Co-Founder at GenTwo comments: "The partnership with Apex Group's EDB serves as important next step and catalyst to excel our successful service offering 'making all assets bankable' on a global scale, expanding our Ecosystem and the investment universe of our clients."Cornelia Wallner, Global Head of Capital Markets Sales at Apex Group adds: "Free from institutional influences, EDB's agile and responsive banking capabilities help to set Apex Group apart, offering clients a large variety of solutions, available globally and underpinned by leading technology platforms and knowledgeable local teams. GenTwo continues to innovate, providing investors with access to new asset types and pioneering transformation in the market for alternative and digital investment products. We lookforward to supporting GenTwo's domestic and international clients with our banking and paying agency services as they continue to grow their global footprint."About GenTwoZurich-based innovative securitization specialist GenTwo has invented a new generation of financial products. The company creates securitization platforms for asset managers, banks, family offices and venture capital investors, enabling professional investors to easily invest in bankable and previously non-bankable assets. The focus on off-balance sheet investment products solves the problem of declining margins and growth barriers for many financial market participants. New performance potential emerges through granting access to a theoretically unlimited world of asset classes. Institutional investors can use GenTwo's securitization solution to realize their own product and business innovations, to make any type of assets investable and to help shape new, sustainable markets via Swiss ISIN and XS ISIN. Private investors in Switzerland can as well benefit from these innovative products via their financial intermediaries.www.gentwo.comPress Contact GenTwo:Simone C. Drill, CMOmedia@gentwo.com I +41 79 207 33 49About European Depositary BankEuropean Depositary Bank ("EDB") was founded in 1973 in Luxembourg. It was originally established as a subsidiary of Hamburg based private bank M.M.Warburg & CO (AG & CO) KGaA and was acquired by Apex Group Ltd ("Apex") in 2019. EDB is supported by Apex's strong global network of over 50 offices worldwide in addition to its extensive European presence with circa 2,000 employees across the region and is one of the largest providers of depositary services in Europe for regulated UCITS and alternative funds with over $160.6bn Assets under Depositary (as of September 30, 2022). www.europeandepositarybank.comPress contact Apex Group:Antonia Powell, Head of Media RelationsAntonia.powell@apexfs.com | +44 (0)77 8990 2279 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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JCB and East West Banking Corporation announce the launch of EastWest JCB Credit Card JCN Newswire

JCB and East West Banking Corporation announce the launch of EastWest JCB Credit Card

November 10, 2022
TOKYO & MANILA, Nov 10, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, and East West Banking Corporation announce the launch of EastWest JCB Credit Card, a first for JCB in the Philippines in 25 years.EastWest JCB Gold Credit Card and EastWest JCB Platinum Credit Card offer several rewards such as accumulate reward points that can redeem them for airline miles, cash rebates, or annual membership fee waiver. Also, it offers year-round special promotions and discounts from partner merchants in-store and online, from shopping, and dining to travel and leisure and even more on your international purchases with a low foreign conversion fee.The signing of the memorandum of agreement (MOA) to seal this partnership was recently held at the Hotel Okura Manila. JCB was headed by President and COO of JCB International Yoshiki Kaneko and Yusuke Matsui, JCB Manila's Country Manager. EastWest on the other hand was headed by Vice Chairman and CEO Antonio C. Moncupa, Jr. and President Jacqueline S. Fernandez.In his opening remarks, Antonio C. Moncupa, Jr., EastWest's Vice Chairman and CEO, pointed out that EastWest's partnership with JCB is part of the Bank's efforts to meet their customers' growing needs for financial products that will allow them to have more options and better experiences in their everyday life."With the EastWest JCB Credit Card, we are bringing more Filipinos closer to the Japan experience in general and, in particular, to see the famed 'Customer-Centered Focus,' the core of JCB's 'Service from the Heart' service standards. We in EastWest hope to learn from JCB as we pursue our efforts to be a world-class bank anchored on service excellence," Moncupa said.He added that the credit cards will be a new way to better experience the modern lifestyle that Japan has to offer."As JCB says, it is 'uniquely yours'. We thank JCB for the partnership as we share the wonders of the well-known 'Japanese way' with our customers," Moncupa said.Yoshiki Kaneko the President and COO of JCB International pointed out in his remarks that he considered the MOA signing a historic one since EastWest Bank is the first issuing partner of JCB in the Philippines for the past 25 years."As the only international payment brand from Japan, JCB stays true to its Japanese pillars of reliability, preciseness, and hospitality. EastWest reflects the same flexibility and drives to deliver the best customer experience that we champion. Your adherence to the values that we stand for has made both our companies a perfect match," Kaneko said.He added that through the partnership, both EastWest and JCB would be able to deliver a world-class level of care and satisfaction to customers in the Philippines and bring them closer to Japan."We look forward to growing this partnership and sharing more of Japan with you all," Kaneko said.For her part, FVP and Credit Cards Business Head Mia P. Tamayo, reaffirmed the excitement in EastWest to officially bring the limitless potential of the partnership to fruition and realization."For many Filipinos, experiencing the wonders of Japan is a dream that we want to fulfill. This partnership with JCB will definitely bring our customers to the many reasons that we are in awe and enamored with Japan," she said.Tamayo also thanked this momentous partnership between EastWest and JCB. She added that the Japanese wonders of customized service, meticulous visual experience, convenience, relevance, grace and elegance are only one swipe away.About JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 39 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 140 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/ About East West Banking CorporationEast West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is a universal bank catering to the financial needs of mid-sized businesses, consumers, and the mass affluent. Since 2012, EastWest has been trading under the symbol "EW" on the Philippine Stock Exchange. EastWest is a subsidiary of Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC), one of the country's leading conglomerates with a diverse range of interests including real estate, banking, hospitality & tourism, power generation, and sugar. For more information, go to eastwestbanker.com.ContactAyaka NakajimaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@jcb.co.jp Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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World’s Best CSR Corporations Honoured at The Industry’s Top CSR Awards at The 14th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards on 3-4 November 2022 ACN Newswire

World’s Best CSR Corporations Honoured at The Industry’s Top CSR Awards at The 14th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards on 3-4 November 2022

November 10, 2022
HANOI, Vietnam, Nov 10, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 14th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards 2022, which ended on a high note with a full house turnout, was held for the first time at Hanoi, Vietnam.Organized at the JW Marriott Hanoi, the conference kickstarted with the sumptuous and elegant display of native Vietnamese cuisine. In line with the conference theme: "Beyond Net Zero & ESG" will inspire participants to discuss and go beyond the 'tick box' issues of ESG and CSR to incorporate broader and workable strategies in addressing the unprecedented situation facing the world today. The multi-faceted anecdotes shed light on unique topics such as Integrating ESG Into Business Strategy, Circular Business Models Pathways for Net-Zero Emissions and Sustainable Development and The Sustainability Of ESG In the Investment World, to name a few.Among the notable speakers, Prof. Dr. Richard Hames, Founder & Executive Director, Centre for The Future and Fellow, World Academy of Art & Science, gave a powerful speech on "Unleashing the Power of Social Responsibility in a Warm and Wobbly World", where he shared on revitalizing the key relationships between business and society with effective CSR+ESG practices. He shared great insight on how modern business enterprises can choose to organise and manage relationships successfully.In view of the increasing emphasis on ESG practices, Mr Stefan Phang, Director, Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility for Diversey, Inc gave a powerful speech on "Building the 'S' in ESG in Disaster Relief", where he shared about how Diversey has worked with various hotels in partnership for disaster relief projects and created shared value for companies want to take a leading role in disaster situations. He advised companies to set up proper structures to ensure efficiency and impact for their disaster relief programmes.The event ended with the awards segment The Global CSR & ESG AwardsTM, graced by guest of honour, Mr David John Whitehead, the Chairman of the Mavin Group, a large Agrifood enterprise in Vietnam, and the Director of Auscham Vietnam. (sharing by GOH). Dr Martin Blake, the Conference Chairman and a member of the judging committee commented: "I am pleased to chair a very well attended event in Hanoi and with so many pressing agendas being discussed at this conference." Organisers are planning to hold next year's event in Danang, Vietnam. The winners are:THE GLOBAL CSR & ESG AWARDS 2022Global CategoryBest Environmental Excellence Award(Companies with market capitalization more than USD 1 Billion)Pertamina Hulu - PlatinumPT Chandra Asri Petrochemical - Gold PTTEP (Thailand) - GoldCentral Retail Cooperation - Gold Bridgestone Asia Pacific - Gold Dubai Duty Free - GoldPT Astra International TBK - Silver Sampoerna TBK - SilverDubai Customs - BronzeBest Environmental Excellence Award(Companies with market capitalization less than USD 500 Million)Cargill Turkey - Platinum Sterlite Technologies - GoldBest Community Programme Award(Companies with market capitalization more than USD 1 Billion)PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical - Platinum Pertamina Hulu - GoldPT Mifa Bersaudara - GoldPT Astra International TBK - Gold Sarawak Energy - GoldPT Petrokimia Gresik - SilverSociete Des Matieres Premieres Tropicales Pte Ltd - Silver RHB Group - SilverNagaworld Limited - BronzeBest Community Programme Award(Companies with market capitalization USD 500 Million to 1 Billion) BHG Retail - PlatinumBest Community Programme Award(Companies with market capitalization less than USD 500 Million)Alaska Milk - PlatinumSchneider Electric Vietnam - Gold Kinderworld Vietnam - Gold Prince Holdings - GoldGeotech Hub Vietnam - SilverExcellence In Provision Of Literacy & Education Award(Companies with market capitalization more than USD 1 Billion) Tata Consultancy - PlatinumPT Samsung Electronics Indonesia - Gold Adaro Foundation - GoldKuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad - SilverExcellence In Provision Of Literacy & Education Award(Companies with market capitalization less than USD 500 Million)MegaWorld Foundation - Platinum Frog Sdn Bhd - GoldEmpowerment of Women Award(Companies with market capitalization more than USD 1 Billion)UPL Limited - Platinum Sarawak Energy - Gold Pertamina Hulu - Gold Tata Consultancy - Silver PT PJB - BronzeEmpowerment of Women Award(Companies with market capitalization less than USD 500 Million) Geotech Hub Vietnam - PlatinumBest Workplace Practices(Companies with market capitalization more than USD 1 Billion) Sampoerna TBK - PlatinumBest Workplace Practices(Companies with market capitalization less than USD 500 Million) PT Langgeng Kreasi Jayaprima - PlatinumCSR & ESG Leadership Award(Companies with market capitalization more than USD 1 Billion)PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical - Platinum Vinamilk - GoldPT Mifa Bersaudara - Gold Bridgestone Asia Pacific - GoldKrungthai-AXA Life Insurance PCL - Silver Dubai Duty Free - SilverRHB Bank Berhad - BronzeCSR & ESG Leadership Award(Companies with market capitalization USD 500 Million to 1 Billion)Home Credit Vietnam - Platinum BHG Retail - GoldCSR & ESG Leadership Award(Companies with market capitalization less than USD 500 Million) Zigma Global Environmental Solutions Private Limited - Platinum QUBE Renewables LTD - GoldBest CEO(Companies with market capitalization more than USD 1 Billion)PT Mifa Bersaudara - PlatinumBest Corporate Communications & Investors Relations Team Award(Companies with market capitalization USD 500 Million to 1 Billion) BHG Retail - PlatinumCountry Awards CategoryBest Country Award for Overall CSR Excellence(Companies with market capitalization more than USD 1 Billion)Thailand - PTTEP (Thailand) Cambodia - Nagaworld Limited Vietnam - VinamilkCountry Awards CategoryBest Country Award for Overall CSR Excellence(Companies with market capitalization less than USD 500 Million)Indonesia - Diversey Inc (Platinum)Indonesia - PT Langgeng Kreasi Jayaprima (Gold) Cambodia - Prince HoldingsOn the final day of the event, a day after the conference, delegates were treated to a cultural- tour, visiting Hanoi's famous site as such Old Quarter, Museums and a Campus tour around Singapore International School at Gamuda Gardens.For media partnerships and media passes please contact:Mandy KohEmail: marketing@pinnaclegroup.global Tel: +65 6444 1644 / +65 6444 6549For regular updates, follow us on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/globalcsrawards Twitter: https://twitter.com/tpgievents LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-global-csr-esg-summit-awards-2022/Website: https://globalcsr.pinnaclegroup.global Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. 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Ev Dynamics Signs Largest Ever Supply Agreement with Bimbo for Electric Delivery Vehicles ACN Newswire

Ev Dynamics Signs Largest Ever Supply Agreement with Bimbo for Electric Delivery Vehicles

November 7, 2022
HONG KONG, Nov 7, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Ev Dynamics (Holdings) Limited (the "Company", Stock Code: 476, together with its subsidiaries, collectively "Ev Dynamics" or the "Group"), a leading developer and manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVs), has signed a definitive agreement to supply electric last-mile delivery vehicles to the world's largest bakery company Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V. ("Bimbo"). The first 10 testing units delivered in the first quarter this year match all requirements of Bimbo in meeting daily last mile delivery needs.With Ev Dynamics chassis fitted with its rear body, the delivery vehicle of Bimbo, the world's largest bakery company, has the private label "VEKSTAR Electric Vehicles" boldly displayed on the exterior. The contract has been signed for a period of five years, with the first batch of 200 vehicles expected to be shipped to Bimbo's Mexico City distribution center in the first quarter of 2023, and subsequent quantities to be determined by separate purchase orders. In total, no fewer than 1,000 vehicles are expected to be delivered under this master contract, making it the largest order in the Group's history. The vehicles will have an e-platform chassis that houses the drivetrain, battery and vehicle control unit, and the cab to be fitted with Bimbo's existing delivery vehicle rear body. They will serve Bimbo's distribution channels in the Mexico City metropolitan area as well as the central and southern regions of Mexico.Miguel Valldecabres Polop, CEO of Ev Dynamics, said: "We are proud to support Bimbo's strong and long-standing commitment to environmentally friendly solutions. This new major global supply agreement from a leading multinational corporation is solid proof of the endorsement our B2B new energy vehicle solutions enjoy. With them, our customers can significantly reduce development costs and hasten regulatory approvals typically required for new vehicle designs, hence be able to quickly deploy electric vehicles." With the first 10 testing units delivered in the first quarter this year found meeting Bimbo's daily last mile delivery needs, the Group is now focusing on mass production to warrant the status as one of the main electric van platform suppliers of Bimbo.The new Ev Dynamics electric vehicles give a welcomed brace to Bimbo, which recently announced its commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and its plan to add 4,000 NEVs to its fleet next year. Bimbo currently operates the largest fleet of electric distribution vehicles in Mexico and one of the largest distribution networks in the world. It has more than 3.3 million points of sale in 33 countries, and over 138,000 associates servicing more than 55,000 delivery routes. Miguel Valldecabres Polop continued: "There is a huge demand for electric vehicle customization solutions in Latin America, Asia, and Europe. Proven capable of offering high-tech, sustainable and innovative electric vehicle solutions, we are optimistic about achieving fruitful results as we speed up promoting business and sales, capitalizing on our distinctive presence in the international electric vehicle segment."About Ev Dynamics (Holdings) Limited (Stock Code: 476)Ev Dynamics (Holdings) Limited is a pioneer and an emerging prominent player in the world's new energy commercial vehicles market. It is a component and whole-vehicle manufacturer of specialty passenger vehicles and new energy passenger vehicles. It provides integrated driving and logistics solutions backed by its solid technological foundation in areas including new energy platform power systems and key components. Its NEV R&D center is in Shenzhen and manufacturing base is in Wulong, Chongqing, China, and has a sales network covering Mainland China, Hong Kong, Asia Pacific and South America. To learn more, go to evdynamics.com.About Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V.Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V. is the leader and largest baking company in the world and a relevant participant in snacks. It has 203 bakeries and other plants and more than 1,600 sales centers strategically located in 33 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. Its main product lines include sliced bread, buns & rolls, pastries, cakes, cookies, toast bread, English muffins, bagels, tortillas & flat breads, salty snacks and confectionery products, among others. Bimbo produces over 10,000 products and has one of the largest direct distribution networks in the world, with more than 3.3 million points of sale, more than 55,000 routes and over 138,000 associates servicing those routes. Its shares are traded on the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) under the ticker symbol BIMBO, and in the United States over-the-counter market with a Level 1 ADR under the ticker symbol BMBOY. To learn more, visit grupobimbo.com. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Mitrade launches Global Affiliate Program, Shares up to 50% of its Profits with Partners SeaPRwire

Mitrade launches Global Affiliate Program, Shares up to 50% of its Profits with Partners

November 7, 2022
Melbourne, Australia, November 07, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – Leading CFD trading platform Mitrade launches its in-house affiliate program and is now offering up to 50% of its profit to affiliate partners. Mitrade welcomes everyone who is interested in building their career in the investing industry. The affiliate program is open to everyone, regardless of background and occupation. Mitrade’s affiliate program aims to promote a long-term collaboration between the brand and affiliates, offering collaborators an attractive and robust platform to introduce customers to Mitrade’s award winning CFD trading platform. The affiliate program offers two different schemes to choose from, cost-per-acquisition (CPA) and revenue share program. Both schemes help the affiliate partners access special deals where they can generate income on a continuous basis for every new user, they invite to join the platform. Anyone can take part in the Mitrade affiliate program by registering at www.mitradeaffiliates.com. Affiliate partners will enjoy all the following perks once they are verified: Earn Even When You’re Not in Front of Your Computer Looking for a job that you can do without getting out of your pajamas? Partnering with Mitrade might be the solution. After spending a few hours to do the campaign, as clients use the product over time, you’ll be able to run the campaigns smoothly with the help of your dedicated affiliate managers over following weeks. Leverage on Mitrade’s Award Winning Branding Not only has Mitrade won several awards from leading financial institutions and 1,200,000 downloads worldwide, the company has also been featured on major news channels such as Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg, and more. Thus, take the opportunity to leverage Mitrade’s global audience to build your name in the trading space. No Referral Limits There is no limit to how many customers an affiliate partner can refer. Regardless of the size of your audience, the more you share the higher the potential payout. Exclusive Marketing Materials As Mitrade’s user base come from over 80 countries worldwide, marketing materials are provided in different languages to help you streamline your campaign planning efforts to quickly kick-start the process. Participants interested in joining the Mitrade Affiliates program can register here. Nitish Nautiyal, Head of APAC Affiliates at Mitrade, said: “I am thrilled to see the traction we have gained in just a month of launching our affiliate programme onboarding partners from multiple countries in the Asia Pacific. The Affiliate Programme is a new way of doing business with Mitrade, encouraging affiliates to enter a long term co-operation to educate their users about sustainable and compliant capital market trading practices. Full time affiliate marketers in the industry are ‘encouraged to apply for a rewarding partnership which provides’ value add through a robust way to drive business growth.” How to Start Earning with the Mitrade Affiliates Program? Sign up and decide on the program you would like to joinExplore your dashboard and promotional tools we have ready for your useShare your affiliate link with your audienceGet paid for your validated referrals About Mitrade Mitrade is an international award winning CFDs online trading broker with a mission to make FX and CFDs trading simplified. With over 1.2 million app installs and 40,000 active traders, Mitrade is committed to serve trading platforms on the latest and most popular assets including FX, commodities, and indices that best satisfy investors’ needs from all over the world. Mitrade is committed to making trading simplified and providing the best user experience through their mobile and web platforms. Social Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MitradeOfficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitradeOfficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mitradecom/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitrade_official/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Mitradeglobal/ Media Contact Brand: Mitrade Contact: Rachel Soh, Brand Executive E-Mail: branding@mitrade.com Website: https://www.mitrade.com/ SOURCE: Mitrade The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)
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The Executive Talk by ShareInvestor: Rojukiss International PCL (SET: KISS) ACN Newswire

The Executive Talk by ShareInvestor: Rojukiss International PCL (SET: KISS)

November 4, 2022
BANGKOK, Nov 4, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Rojukiss International PCL (SET: KISS) Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Worrawan Chaikamnerd provided an admirable interview regarding her business strategy under the tough timing caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the company's core vision reflecting future growth.Rojukiss International PCL Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Worrawan Chaikamnerd1. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, what challenges have your business faced? And what is your key strategy?The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the major challenges for Thailand's beauty industry and our company. We must refine our strategies and business plans to cope with the ever-changing market and rapidly changing consumer behavior.Regarding the long-term strategy, we aim to increase our top line to 3,000 million baht by 2026. Our focus remains on beauty and health products, such as skincare, makeup, hair color, and food supplements, which align with the company's vision and mission: To be Asia's leading beauty and health company by creating the best innovation to fulfil everyone's demand and inspiring people across Thailand and Asia.2. How is your product development and business expansion plan?The priority is to grow and strengthen our core brand - the Rojukiss brand by enhancing the product innovation. At the same time, we continue searching for opportunities to reach consumers by adjusting marketing strategies called "Beauty Convenience." Since Q1/2022, we have been trying to communicate with consumers through digital channels and leveraging data to create effective communication. All supports from our market research team provides in-depth market insights, ensuring that we proceed with the best fit consumer-based strategy.One tactical approach we used during the pandemic was increasing product volume but maintaining the price. With this promotion, we not only added value and increased customers' access to the product but also captured profitability at a reasonable level. As a result, Rojukiss has continued to grow despite the challenging business environment amid the slow trending of Covid-19 pandemic. with a sales target of 1,000 million baht by 2024 as Rojukiss remains our powerhouse brand.In addition, we have also attempted to push other potential brands, especially "Best Korea" brand, in which we have upgraded into new formulas and imported ingredients from abroad. The brand highlights its 'convenience to carry and use anywhere' concept because we distribute it as a sachet, which also comes up with an affordable price for everyone. Furthermore, we also launched a new product under the Best Korea umbrella, "Best Korea SSUK," targeting to teen shoppers. The company is committed to build Best Korea the Second Pillar.Strengthen the company with health innovationsOur core vision and mission is to become Asia's leading beauty and health company by creating the best health-related innovation. Recently, we invested in Hibiocy Co., Ltd. (HIB) to expand our business into health innovations. Consequently, we were able to roll out the first product called "Vaill CoviTRAP Anti-CoV Nasal Spray", designed to suppress the COVID-19 virus physically. We received a very positive support from the market.Expanding markets and opportunities to become Asia's leading beauty and health companyRegarding the company's long-term plan, we also search for new growth opportunities abroad. Currently, we have entered into four major countries: Indonesia and Vietnam - through the foreign distributor model, Laos and Cambodia - through the cross-broader sale model. In these markets, we found high demand for beauty and health products and similar customer behavior to that of Thai consumers. Particularly in Indonesia, after the product kicked-off, we received an impressive receptivity that exceeded our expectations.Overall, our key strategy is to focus on developing new products, bringing out the best of Rojukiss and adjusting the products to fill the gap in consumption trends. Therefore, we must understand the consumer first, build innovative product, and find a suitable partner whose expertise could bring us into the market.3. At the end of Q3/2022, KISS launched a new product concerning COVID-19 virus prevention. Please tell us about its specialty.For this project, we collaborated with Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University, the Institute of Health Systems Research (HSRI), Silpakorn University, and the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) to form up the Thai medical working team to fight against COVID-19. Consequently, we successfully invented Thailand and the world's first innovation in developing a nasal spray with Monoclonal Human Antibody Cocktail technology from research on human immunity to combat and inhibit the COVID-19 virus. It is considered an advanced biological technology developed from decoding antibodies obtained from volunteers who have recovered from COVID-19 infection and have excellent immunity, which helps inhibit and prevent COVID-19 physically. Impressively, it could hinder the infection covering up to 98% of all species and last up to 6 hours.This nasal spray works in two functions; (1) trapping the virus with the HPMC that covers the surface of the nasal cavity, which reduces the virus's ability to embed itself in the nasal cavity, and (2) excellent immunity, adopted from recovered patients (Human Monoclonal Antibodies), will inhibit and block COVID-19 entering the nasal cavity physically.For me, this product is the pride of Thais whose breakthrough innovation could transform society. It shows our indubitable potential, which is second to none in the world.4. What core value have you and your company employees adhered to?As a beauty and health company, we have always committed to integrity, especially to our customers, partners, shareholders, and other stakeholders.Honesty and integrity mean providing valuable products that serve consumers' demands at an accessible price, as well as maintaining consistent Rojukiss grade quality.On behalf of Rojukiss International Pcl, we will continue to develop products through innovations and with latest technologies under ethical business practices and good corporate governance. All aim to orchestrate the organization to grow sustainably.Watch Executive Talk by ShareInvestor on YouTube ShareInvestor Thailand https://www.youtube.com/c/ShareInvestorThailand About The Executive Q&A SeriesThe Executive Q&A Series is presented by ShareInvestor, Asia's leading financial internet media and technology company and the largest investor relations network in the region. For more information, email admin.th@shareinvestor.com, and visit our Website: www.ShareInvestorThailand.com. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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WestCann Commercializes Reconstituted Cannabis ACN Newswire

WestCann Commercializes Reconstituted Cannabis

November 4, 2022
Perth, Australia, Vancouver, British Columbia and Greenville, North Carolina, Nov 4, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - WestCann Holdings Ltd. ("WCH" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with IOTO USA, LLC ("IOTO") for the exclusive global licensing of all uses with cannabis and hemp of IOTO's patented technologies for the reconstitution of plant matter.Originally developed for the primary processing of tobacco, IOTO's technologies allow for complete homogenization of cannabis as well as for full process control over the active ingredients and smoking characteristics. As a result, precision tobacco cigarette making and packaging equipment can be utilized for pre-roll manufacturing, creating a highly consistent and reproducible consumer product with significant quality and cost advantages.The Company's wholly owned subsidiary WestCann Processors Inc. is planning to start the manufacturing of reconstituted cannabis pre-rolls for the Canadian recreational market at its Yorkton, SK facility by December 2022 and expects its products to be available to consumers through licensed retail stores in early 2023.CEO Andreas Gedeon: "I'm convinced that our products will be disruptive to the existing pre-roll market, which is one of the single biggest growing segments in the cannabis industry. I believe that consumers will quickly appreciate our convenient format and the fact that they can always get the same experience with the next pack they purchase, all at a discount to what they are used to paying right now."The exclusive license to IOTO's technologies complements WestCann's portfolio of custom engineered automatization solutions, including its patented child resistant hinge lid pack that is certified for use in Canada, the U.S., Switzerland and the EU.Over the course of the next year, the Company plans on partnering with licensed operations in several U.S. states for additional installations of its fully automated pre-roll making and packing lines, as well as on preparing to be a first mover in the upcoming recreational cannabis markets in Germany and Thailand.For further information please visit www.westcann.com or contact Andreas Gedeon, CEO at andreas@westcann.com.About WestCannWestCann Holdings Ltd., based in Perth, WA and its wholly owned subsidiaries WestCann Processors Inc, 102021671 Saskatchewan Inc. in Canada and Laika Brands, LLC in Nevada are focusing on the transfer of tobacco processing technologies to the recreational cannabis markets. For more information on WestCann please visit www.westcann.com.About IOTOIOTO USA, LLC, a subsidiary of IOTO International in Brazil, is a global leader in the provision of flavorings and reconstitution technologies for tobacco. For more information on IOTO please visit www.iotointernational.com.PRESS RELEASE CONTACTAndreas Gedeon+1 (250) 713-6302andreas@westcann.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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