Jonathan Di Bella Wins Vacant ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title With Unanimous Decision Over Zhang Peimian ACN Newswire

Jonathan Di Bella Wins Vacant ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title With Unanimous Decision Over Zhang Peimian

October 22, 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - ONE Championship(TM) (ONE) returned to the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with ONE 162: Zhang vs. Di Bella. The card featured a series of all-striking and MMA matchups along with a battle for the ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title.Zhang Peimian and Jonathan Di Bella [L-R]ONE Championship, in partnership with leading premium lifestyle and luxury performance brand TUMI, presented the prestigious ONE World Title belt to the World Champion.ONE 162: Zhang vs. Di Bella Photo Gallery https://tinyurl.com/4nspeasmJonathan Di Bella ONE 162 Post-Fight Interview https://tinyurl.com/mr3sps5vIn the main event, ONE Championship newcomer Jonathan Di Bella scored an impressive unanimous decision victory over Chinese teen phenom Zhang Peimian to capture the vacant ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title.Di Bella came out of the gates firing, putting the pressure on Zhang who retreated toward the Circle Wall. As the undefeated Italian-Canadian star pressed on, "Fighting Rooster" opted to lay back and counter, attacking with a myriad of leg kicks. However, Di Bella blitzed Zhang with quick and powerful punching combinations to keep the Chinese fighter honest.The bout was close leading up to the fifth and final round, but Di Bella pulled away when he connected with a dramatic left head kick that sent Zhang crashing to the canvas. With the 19-year-old on unsteady footing, Di Bella tried to close the show, but both men reached the final bell.In the co-main event, fifth-ranked flyweight contender and BJJ black belt Reece McLaren put on a striking clinic against Windson Ramos, showcasing a facet of his game that's been continually improving since be began training under Muay Thai legend John Wayne Parr. The 31-year-old from Australia found a home for his straight right hand on Ramos' chin, hurting the Brazilian repeatedly with the same shot. McLaren dominated the striking exchanges throughout, and with Ramos unable to answer the bell for the third round, "Lightning" secured the technical knockout victory.Constantin Rusu scored his second straight win in the Circle, besting former ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Title challenger Islam Murtazaev. Rusu was persistent with his offense, pushing the pace against a more timid Murtazaev, who just couldn't find his rhythm. The Moldovian-Russian's unending pressure and activity was enough to earn him the nod from all three judges, as he outworked Murtazaev across three rounds.Fourth-ranked strawweight contender Gustavo Balart took out former ONE Strawweight World Champion Alex Silva in a closely contested three-round catchweight contest. Silva, a multiple-time BJJ World Champion, took matters to the canvas early, where he had the advantage in the grappling department. The 40-year-old veteran was constantly on the attack with a variety of submissions, but Balart showcased excellent defense on the mat. On the feet, the Cuban connected with a series of clean strikes, highlighted by an overhand left that often hit the mark throughout the contest. In the end, judges saw the bout in favor of Balart to win by split decision. It is his second straight victory over a former ONE Strawweight World Champion after beating Yosuke Saruta last time out.Former ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Title challenger Jimmy Vienot took care of business against Niclas Larsen in a heated all-striking battle. Third-ranked contender Vienot was sharp to start the fight, forcing #5-ranked Larsen on the back foot with pinpoint combinations. A cut opened up above Vienot's left eye in the second round, and Larsen turned up the pressure. But as the Danish fighter went on the attack, Vienot regained control in the third and came away with a unanimous decision for his efforts.Eko Roni Saputra continued his stunning run in the flyweight MMA division, dominating Yodkaikaew Fairtex and then submitting the Thai with a heel hook in the first round. Saputra closed the distance immediately at the sound of the opening bell and successfully took Yodkaikaew to the mat. On the ground, Saputra went to work, locking in the submission just past the two-minute mark to force the tap. It was the Indonesian phenom's seventh straight victory, all coming via first-round finish. Saputra earned a US$50,000 bonus for his performance.READ: Saputra And McLaren Dominate, Balart Topples Silva In MMA Action At ONE 162 https://tinyurl.com/yc8mu7v7READ: Rusu, Vienot, Puric Emerge Victorious In All-Striking Action At ONE 162 https://tinyurl.com/35kvapb9Performance bonus winner: Eko Roni Saputra (US$50,000)MAIN CARDKickboxing - Strawweight: Jonathan Di Bella def. Zhang Peimian via Unanimous DecisionMMA - Flyweight: Reece McLaren def. Windson Ramos via TKO at 5:00 of R2Kickboxing - Catchweight (173.25 lbs): Constantin Rusu def. Islam Murtazaev via Unanimous DecisionMMA - Catchweight (130.75 lbs): Gustavo Balart def. Alex Silva via Split DecisionMuay Thai - Featherweight: Jimmy Vienot def. Niclas Larsen via Unanimous DecisionMMA - Flyweight: Eko Roni Saputra def. Yodkaikaew Fairtex via Submission (Heel Hook) at 2:16 of R1LEAD CARDMMA - Bantamweight: Artem Belakh def. Leandro Issa via Unanimous DecisionMuay Thai - Catchweight (137.5 lbs): Denis Puric def. Tagir Khalilov via Unanimous DecisionMMA - Welterweight: Ruslan Emilbek Uulu def. Ben Wilhelm via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 4:58 of R1For more updates on ONE Championship, please visit www.onefc.com or follow us on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ONEChampionshipInstagram: www.instagram.com/ONEChampionshipTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ONEChampionshipTwitter: www.twitter.com/ONEChampionshipYouTube: www.youtube.com/ONEChampionshipSnapchat: https://story.snapchat.com/@onechampionshipAbout ONE Championship(TM)ONE is the world's largest martial arts organization, ranking among the world's top five sports properties for viewership and engagement with a cumulative reach of over 400 million fans, according to Nielsen. ONE produces and distributes world-class events across more than 150 countries, featuring martial artists and World Champions from over 80 nations and all styles of martial arts including MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and more. ONE can be viewed on many of the largest global free-to-air and digital broadcasters, including Prime Video Sports, ELEVEN Sports, Star Sports, Beijing TV, iQIYI, One Sports, Abema, IB, NET TV, Vidio, Startimes, Mediapro, Thairath TV, VieOn, Skynet, Mediacorp, Spark Sport, Match TV, Dubai Sports, RedeTV and more. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Hitachi Astemo Develops Prototype 360-Degree Stereo Vision with Multi-Camera 3D Sensing JCN Newswire

Hitachi Astemo Develops Prototype 360-Degree Stereo Vision with Multi-Camera 3D Sensing

October 21, 2022
TOKYO, Oct 21, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. has developed a prototype 360-degree stereo vision system for automated vehicles traveling on regular streets. Based on multi-camera 3D sensing, the all-surrounding sensing system is both high-resolution and highly accurate.Most of the current automated driving systems are limited to highway driving. To enable automated driving systems to be used on general roads, they need to accurately recognize the entire road environment around the vehicle, including a complex mix of objects such as pedestrians and bicycles. Radar and LiDAR systems with high-ranging accuracy, however, still face cost issues before they can see widespread adoption, and all-surrounding-area camera systems, which although are superior in terms of cost, are mainly based on a monocular camera that is still continually evolving to improve accuracy and other issues.Hitachi Astemo, together with the Research and Development Division of Hitachi, Ltd., leveraged their strengths in stereo camera technology to develop a prototype of the 360-degree stereo vision system, using multi-camera 3D sensing that enables distance measurement with the stereo camera technology. Instead of the conventional module consisting of two cameras with the same view angle and being nearly parallel to each other, the camera layout has been made more flexible to use a combination of approximately 10 cameras with different angles of view, including non-parallel cameras to provide stereoscopic 3D vision. By integrating multi-camera 3D sensing into a single in-vehicle camera system, the system realizes 360-degree stereo vision, with a cost advantage, high accuracy and resolution.By generating highly accurate distance information in stereo and all around the vehicle, the system can detect such elements as the distance of a vehicle traveling in the adjacent lane, or a two-wheeled vehicle slipping through a line of cars from behind in a traffic jam. It can estimate the relative speed and direction of movement, and apply this information for vehicle control to avoid collisions and entanglement at intersections. In addition to basic object recognition of objects such as cars, motorcycles, pedestrians, and traffic lanes, the recognition function also includes turn signals, red lights, and brake lights to predict the behavior of other vehicles; as well as traffic signals, road signs, road edges, and free space areas available for driving--all of which are necessary to identify for while driving on ordinary roads.Furthermore, Hitachi Astemo has improved reliability and environmental resistance in camera sensing such as features to resist water droplets and dirt adhering to the lens surface, or shielding the entire lens in the snow. The AI has learned malfunction patterns caused by these factors and can identify malfunction factors that occur in each camera, thereby preventing malfunctions.Going forward, Hitachi Astemo will continue to strengthen its 360-degree stereo vision systems that combine cost advantages with high accuracy and resolution, as well as improved reliability and environmental resistance, with the aim to expand the scope of automated driving systems for use on general roads.Hitachi Astemo is committed to strengthening its business and delivering technological innovation through a strategic business portfolio, which consists of the Powertrain & Safety Systems business, Chassis business, Motorcycle business, Software business and Aftermarket business. Aiming for a better environment globally and growth around the pillars of "green," "digital," and "innovation," we will deliver highly efficient internal combustion engine systems; electric systems that reduce emissions; autonomous driving for improved safety and comfort; advanced driver assistance systems; and advanced chassis systems. Through such advanced mobility solutions, we will contribute to realizing a sustainable society and provide enhanced corporate value for our customers.For more information, please visit the Hitachi Astemo website: www.hitachiastemo.com/en/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Minister of Social Affairs Conveys Strong Commitment and Real Steps for Indonesia to Fulfill the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ACN Newswire

Minister of Social Affairs Conveys Strong Commitment and Real Steps for Indonesia to Fulfill the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

October 20, 2022
JAKARTA, Oct 20, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The High-Level Intergovermental Meeting on the Final Review of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities (HLIGM-FRPD), has started this morning at Fairmont Hotel, Jakarta, Wednesday (19/10). The meeting took place hybrid from 19 to 21 October, and attended by 53 member states of the United Nations of Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and 9 associated members.Representing the President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo, the Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Muhadjir Effendy was present to open the meeting officially. In his speech, Muhadjir emphasized the commitment and strong support of Indonesian government in fulfilling and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities. "This can be seen in the implementation of policies and programs related to the persons with disabilities," said Muhadjir Effendy.On her keynote speech, Executive Secretary of UNESCAP and Under Secretary General of the UN, Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana expressed her appreciation to Indonesian government for organizing this event, especially for the Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini.Armida stated that the aims of this conference were to review, assess the progress of the Incheon strategy implementation, after 10 years. The second, to build on the commitment of ESCAP members to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities, including access to inclusive public transportation and social rehabilitation efforts that have been carried out.The third aim is to make some recommendations of future plans that mark the 4th decade of 2023 to 2032 which will be formulated as the Jakarta Declaration.On the same occasion, Social Affairs Minister Risma delivered a country statement, emphasizing that Indonesian government has taken concrete steps in fulfilling and protecting disability rights, as evidenced by the issuance of Law No. 8/2016 on Persons with Disabilities."With this provision, it marks an important movement in Indonesia from placing persons with disabilities as objects of assistance recipients, to becoming subjects who have rights and are actively involved in making decisions related to their own needs," said the Minister of Social Affairs.Implementation and Evaluation of Respect, Protection and Fulfillment of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at the national and regional levels, the government also prioritizes persons with disabilities in a policy for a period of 25 years or known as the National Master Plan for Persons with Disabilities, followed by the National Action Plan on Human Rights.Government Regulation 70 of 2019 on planning, implementation and evaluation of respect, protection and fulfillment of the rights of persons with disabilities."Recently, Indonesia also passed Law No. 12 of 2022 on the Crime of Sexual Violence as legal protection for women and children from all forms of sexual violence with a 1/3 heavier penalty if the victim is a person with a disability," said Risma.To further empower and protect persons with disabilities and create an inclusive society, Indonesia launched Indonesia Visualize, Indonesia Hear, and Indonesia Take Steps programs. "Through these programs, accessibility and mobility tools are distributed and cataract surgery and physical therapy are carried out by campaigns to raise awareness in inclusion and capacity building," said Minister Risma.In 2021, the Ministry of Social Affairs has distributed 6,581 units of assistive devices, consisting of 757 units of electric wheelchairs, 354 units of commercial tricycle motorbikes, 5,420 units of adaptive sticks, and 50 units of blind water sensors. "Meanwhile, in 2022, it is targeted that 10,000 aid tools can be distributed," added the Minister.The Government of Indonesia is also increasing its commitment through patented innovations and assistive technology technologies such as the Smart Blind Stick, and incorporating the values of gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) into its universal designs.In her statement, the Minister of Social Affairs also emphasized Indonesia's commitment and concrete steps in overcoming stocks. In response to the high prevalence of stocks for persons with disabilities, several efforts have been made, including enforcing laws that prohibit stocks and educating families and communities.To protect persons with disabilities from the COVID 19 pandemic, the government launched protection programs such as Family Hope Program (PKH), Conditional Cash Assistance, ATENSI program, food assistance, health insurance, house renovation for the elderly with disabilities and other inclusive social assistance.Protection against natural disasters, the government formulates regulations on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) that are inclusive at the national and regional levels. "Some of the best practices of disability-inclusive DRR can be seen from Disaster Preparedness Village and Disaster Resilient Village Program, which involves persons with disabilities as disaster volunteers such as Difagana (Disaster Voluntary Workers with Disabilities) and the formulation of technical guidelines for disaster management in sign language for the deaf," said Social Affairs Minister Tri Rismaharini.To increase economic independence, Indonesia strengthens skills development, entrepreneurship training and provides accessibility/mobility tools needed by persons with disabilities to carry out their entrepreneurial activities."In addition, access to employment opportunities is also enhanced through the Inclusive Public-Private Partnership. It is proven that there has been an increase in income from social-inclusive entrepreneurial activities for persons with disabilities," she said.Indonesia recognizes that there are still a lot of work to do. Next, it will focus on improving the monitoring and evaluation of measurable-based policies and programs, roadmaps to adaptive social protection, more accountable disaggregated data, meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in DRR and economic empowerment, and global partnerships in humanitarian nexuses.Website: https://kemensos.go.id/Facebook: Kementerian Sosial RIIG: @kemensosriTwitter: @kemensosriTikTok: @kemensosriYoutube: Kemensos RI Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Rogue Bunnies, Former Playmate Victoria Fuller and Others in Exciting Fun Packed NFT Launch ACN Newswire

Rogue Bunnies, Former Playmate Victoria Fuller and Others in Exciting Fun Packed NFT Launch

October 19, 2022
LOS ANGELES, CA, Oct 19, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Former Playmate Victoria Fuller (Miss January 1996) has assembled a collection of her former colleagues, all former Playmates to come together in a fun packed NFT Series which aims to bring to the "Virtual World" some of the fun, glitz and glamour of the "old days".Victoria Fuller, CEO Gatefold Labs in her own gallery with a collection of her own paintings"Being a Playboy Playmate was the ultimate in many a girl's career modelling wise and brought with it a certain cache and lifestyle. You were invited to all the "right parties", all the "right occasions" mingling with international figures, Sports Stars and Celebrities of the day," said Victoria Fuller, MD and CEO of Gatefold Labs who are coordinating this project, at a private event held recently for close friends and colleagues.People will be allowed to buy certain NFT's of images of the former models in varying degrees of rarities from "Common", "Uncommon", "Rare", "Legendary" and "Epic" and these NFT's will allow the holders access to the various "Events" that will be held in both the Virtual World and in the "Real World". The NFTs can be found here: https://tradingcards.roguebunnies.com/drops "Life at "The Mansion" was never dull, boring nor humdrum" and with "Rogue Bunny NFTs" we aim to bring back some of this fun and as such bring a little of the "Glitz and Glamour of the old days" for the NFT holders to participate in," Victoria went on to say. "But we're aiming this time around to be a little different in that we aim to be able to "party and have fun" but also with a purpose and that is to support some of the Charity Partners and Organisations that myself and the other girls have grown to become part of.""Achieving what we've all accomplished so far brings with it a degree of responsibility and the desire to give something back, which is why we feel we're putting something together slightly different in this space and though we will have quite a few Commercial Partners along the way, we're also taking time out to make sure that we connect with and interact/relate to as many of the NFT holders as we can," Victoria added.To that end, not only will there be events held in some of the major Metaverse Communities out there such as Decentraland, Sandbox etc but a growing number of physical real-world events held with our partners such as Hotel Ziggy and DapperLabs and Th3 Syndicate. More information about Rogue Bunny NFTs can be found at www.roguebunnies.com and more information about the partners such as Hotel Ziggy can be found at www.hotelziggy.com and Dapperlabs at can be found here: www.dapperlabs.com. For those interested in future Partnership Opportunities, Victoria can be contacted at partnershipopportunity@gatefolds.io. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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World Premiere of Mitsubishi Motors’ Compact SUV Concept Car: The Mitsubishi XFC Concept JCN Newswire

World Premiere of Mitsubishi Motors’ Compact SUV Concept Car: The Mitsubishi XFC Concept

October 19, 2022
TOKYO, Oct 19, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) today held the world premiere of the Mitsubishi XFC Concept, a compact SUV concept car, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The car will be on display at Vietnam Motor Show 2022 to be held from October 26 to 30.Mitsubishi XFC Concept With the concept of being the "best-suited buddy for an exciting life," the Mitsubishi XFC Concept is a next-generation compact SUV that offers the powerful and imposing design of an SUV, utility such as ease of handling and an ample cargo space, comfort including a class-leading interior space, and safe, secure road handling even on rough surfaces or roads flooded by heavy rains. "We will launch the new compact SUV sequentially in the ASEAN markets including Vietnam in fiscal year 2023," said Takao Kato, president and chief executive officer, Mitsubishi Motors. "In the future, we plan to add an electrified variant to the lineup and to also roll it out in regions outside ASEAN. We hope to grow the model from a vehicle for the ASEAN market to a global strategic vehicle, making it a core model like the sales-leading Xpander crossover MPV." The Mitsubishi XFC Concept is a compact SUV that is not part of the current ASEAN lineup. It complements Mitsubishi Motors' wide range of products tailored to the ASEAN market -- the Triton pickup truck and its derivative, the Pajero Sport midsize SUV; the Outlander and Outlander PHEV midsize SUVs; the Xpander and Xpander Cross crossover MPVs; and the Mirage compact hatchback and its variant, the Attrage sedan. *Fiscal 2023 is from April 2023 to March 2024. Powerful and imposing design In line with Mitsubishi Motors' design philosophy of Robust & Ingenious, the Mitsubishi XFC Concept combines a compact yet powerful and imposing aura of an SUV with a sleek surface that forms one continuous flow, starting from the three-diamond emblem on the front and extending to the sides and rear. This gives it a stylish and sporty profile to match the cityscapes of the ASEAN region. In addition, with enhanced road handling on rough surfaces thanks to ample ground clearance and large-diameter wheels, the Mitsubishi XFC Concept expresses both toughness and agility while featuring an authentic SUV styling that stands out in outdoor scenes. At the front, the Dynamic Shield concept, which expresses both performance and protection, has evolved in line with the concept. The L-shaped headlight in the headlight unit's upper portion combines with the louver-like daytime running lights (DRL) below to light up in an iconic T-shape, which shows a sense of broadness. The sides of the body are composed of rich, muscular surfaces, with sculpted front and rear fender flares and character lines expressing the power and dynamism of an SUV. Like the front, the rear also features T-shaped tail lights to create a rear styling that accentuates wideness and stability. The interior offers ease of operation and comfortableness, which are essential for an SUV. For the instrument panel, a horizontally themed design is adopted, making it easier to sense changes in the vehicle's posture when driving on rough surfaces while also improving forward visibility. Meanwhile, the dynamic design extending from the instrument panel to the door trim, along with a series of soft padding, give a sense of enclosure and protection to create a secure and comfortable interior.Utility provided by ease of handling and ample cargo space The Mitsubishi XFC Concept is designed for ease of operation, providing good forward visibility, easy perception of the vehicle's dimensions, and smooth handling. The instrument panel features a large display panel integrating a full digital driver display and a center display that can show three separate information such as navigation, road surface conditions, and other information necessary for driving on one screen to provide a safe and comfortable driving environment while also expressing a sense of advanced design. Despite its compact body size, the Mitsubishi XFC Concept is also designed for utility with ample cargo space. Comfort provided by class-leading interior space Although it is a compact SUV, the Mitsubishi XFC Concept comes with spacious cabin area. In particular, with its generous legroom in the rear seats, it offers top-level comfort in its class. Moreover, everyone on board can feel safe and reassured, with vehicle stability control in slippery road conditions and high-quality ride comfort. Safe and reliable driving on rough and flooded roads With plenty of ground clearance and four drive modes -- Normal, Wet, Gravel and Mud -- the Mitsubishi XFC Concept offers a fun, safe and secure ride in various weather and road conditions. The Wet mode, introduced for the first time in a Mitsubishi vehicle, is designed with use in ASEAN countries in mind, such as enabling safe driving even on roads flooded by sudden showers. About Mitsubishi MotorsMitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE:7211) -- a member of the Alliance with Renault and Nissan --, is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has about 30,000 employees and a global footprint with production facilities in Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, mainland China, the Philippines, Viet Nam and Russia. Mitsubishi Motors has a competitive edge in SUVs, pickup trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and appeals to ambitious drivers willing to challenge convention and embrace innovation. Since the production of our first vehicle more than a century ago, Mitsubishi Motors has been a leader in electrification--launched the i-MiEV --the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle in 2009, followed by the Outlander PHEV --the world's first plug-in hybrid electric SUV in 2013. The company announced a three-year business plan in July 2020 to introduce more competitive and cutting-edge models, including the Eclipse Cross (PHEV model), the all-new Outlander and the all-new Triton/L200.For more information on Mitsubishi Motors, please visit the company's website at www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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MALTA – THE HEART OF THE MEDITERRANEAN BLOOMING WITH BRILLIANCE SeaPRwire

MALTA – THE HEART OF THE MEDITERRANEAN BLOOMING WITH BRILLIANCE

October 18, 2022
SINGAPORE, October 18, 2022 - (SEAPRWire) - Located in the sparkling Mediterranean Sea, the Maltese islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino houses the hidden secrets of Southern Europe waiting to be discovered. With over 7,000 years of history, beautiful unspoilt coastlines, historical architecture and some of the world’s oldest free-standing temples, Malta’s favourable climate allows locals and visitors to bask in 300 days of Mediterranean sunshine while enjoying the lush countryside or diving into the clear blue crystal waters. Malta is also a well-known destination for european tourists seeking for an extravagant vacation. For a more exclusive experience, visitors can immerse themselves in the changing Taste of History in 18th century Malta with a professional team of curators and chefs who will recreate menus from a bygone era. Events are hosted in actual venues and historical museums where inquisitors, Corsairs, Knights and Libertines enjoyed various food treats. Still a relative new destination for travellers from Southeast Asia, Malta Tourism Authority hopes to entice more visitors to visit Malta through its participation at ITB Asia 2022. Along with local hotel group AX Hotels who manages seven properties across the most sought-after locations in Malta, and established Quality Assured DMC – Citrus meetings and events, Malta has the product to host MICE groups and also luxury travelers. Xiaolong Wu, Marketing Manager of Malta Tourism Authority says Malta is open and more than ready to welcome travellers back. “With the opening of international borders and people desiring to travel again, we want to ensure we support the recovery of our tourism industry in Malta and make it easy for travellers to visit us. We encourage travel partners to come talk to us, utilize these support programs and discover our beautiful destination.” Malta Tourism Authority will present at ITB Asia with its own tourism brand “Visit Malta” to expand the market connections and establish more unique itinerary appealing to Asian travellers. Visit Malta at booth N23, ITB Asia, 19 – 21 October 2022, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Media contact MALTA TOURISM AUTHORITY Contact: Xiaolong (Monica) Wu Email: xiaolong.wu@visitmalta.com Tel: +356 2291 5257 Website: https://www.visitmalta.com/
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AcuraBio Appoints Talented Senior Executives to Drive Global Growth Program ACN Newswire

AcuraBio Appoints Talented Senior Executives to Drive Global Growth Program

October 18, 2022
BRISBANE, AUS, Oct 18, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - AcuraBio (formerly Luina Bio), a leading Australian biopharmaceutical CDMO, recently acquired by biotech investor Dr. Glenn Haifer and Ampersand Capital Partners, announced today new senior executive hires to support global growth plans. International biopharma executive Guillaume Herry has been appointed as CEO, while HR executive Joanne Reichardt has been appointed Head of People & Culture. AcuraBio CEO Guillaume HerryAcuraBio brings two decades of experience in innovative therapeutics for customers in the biotech, pharmaceutical, and animal health industries. The CDMO provides recombinant proteins, vaccines, and complex live biotherapeutic products to customers on the leading edge in emerging therapeutics.Dr. Haifer stated "These senior executive appointments are key to shaping the company as we move forward with our growth plans. AcuraBio will immediately benefit from Guillaume Herry's experience with companies in the US, Europe and Australia designing and implementing growth strategies. He brings over 15 years of international operational and strategic consulting experience across the biopharmaceutical and medical device industries."Mr. Herry said: "I'm excited to be part of this new phase of growth and to be working with Glenn and the Ampersand team. I look forward to leveraging the business' deep technical experience to grow the company and expand the service offering."Mr. Herry holds an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management at University of New South Wales Business School (Australia), a Master's Degree in Engineering for Health and Drugs (Biotechnology, Health and Management) from the University Joseph Fourier in Grenoble (France) and a Master's Degree in Entrepreneurship in Life Sciences & Technologies from the University Paris-Sud X (France).Regarding the appointment of Joanne Reichardt as Head of People & Culture, Dr. Haifer added "Ms. Reichardt's appointment reflects a significant step in supporting our growth mission as we aim to create a robust culture. Ms. Reichardt brings over 20 years of HR experience and proven leadership expertise in successfully delivering critical people and culture strategies to support changing and growing businesses."Ms. Reichardt holds a Bachelor of Business (Strategic HR & Marketing) from the University of Southern Queensland and is a CAHRI member of the Australian Human Resources Institute.Ms. Reichardt she was excited to be joining AcuraBio. "I look forward to working closely with the team to advance people processes and systems, with a focus on attracting and retaining the industry's top talent to strengthen AcuraBio's position as the most experienced biopharmaceutical CDMO. My goal is to enhance our people & culture offering, with a view to becoming industry Employer of Choice."About AcuraBioAcuraBio Pty Ltd is one of Australia's most experienced biopharmaceutical CDMOs, offering trusted, client-focused services to both domestic and international clients for the past 20 years. AcuraBio offers significant quality, cost, and IP assurances for biopharma companies around the world. World-class researchers and proven facilities, a streamlined regulatory framework, generous tax incentives, and government funding make Australia a prime location for biotech research. AcuraBio has the following operating licenses: TGA (Australian FDA equivalent) license for the manufacture of human therapeutic APIs from biological and synthetic sources, APVMA (veterinary equivalent of the TGA) license for manufacture of sterile immunobiological products, OGTR license to produce products from genetically modified organisms, and a DAF facility license for import and use of biologic materials. Additional information about AcuraBio is available at www.acurabio.com.About Ampersand Capital PartnersFounded in 1988, Ampersand is a middle market private equity firm with more than $3 billion of assets under management dedicated to growth-oriented investments in the healthcare sector. With offices in Boston and Amsterdam, Ampersand leverages its unique blend of private equity and operating experience in seeking to build value and drive strong long-term performance alongside its portfolio company management teams. Ampersand has helped build numerous market-leading companies across each of the firm's core healthcare sectors. Additional information about Ampersand is available at www.ampersandcapital.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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JPEX Strengthens Partnership with Simplex by Nuvei, Launching Crypto-friendly Card SeaPRwire

JPEX Strengthens Partnership with Simplex by Nuvei, Launching Crypto-friendly Card

October 17, 2022
New York, NY, October 17, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – JPEX, a recognized and licensed digital asset bank designed to enable the trading of virtual currencies while providing a benign, safe platform for international transactions, has announced its partnership with Simplex by Nuvei. As one of the leading brands in the highly competitive Asian crypto market, JPEX has partnered with Simplex by Nuvei to further strengthen its stance in the ever-growing market. Simplex by Nuvei is an EU-licensed fiat/crypto infrastructure for the entire world. The partnership between these innovative platforms has led to the creation of a crypto on-ramp infrastructure where users can buy cryptocurrencies with credit/debit cards. Talks are underway with Simplex by Nuvei to build and launch a JPEX crypto-friendly debit card. JPEX Debit Cards After a successful incorporation and card pre-order phase, users can now register to receive the JPEX cards starting in Q4 of 2022. The launch of the JPEX cards align perfectly with JPEX’s primary goal to bridge the gap between traditional financial institutions and virtual assets. These cards will only be available in EEA and the UK. The card will allow users to make significantly low crypto investments and use earnings from digital assets to pay for goods bought and services rendered. This partnership between Simplex by Nuvei and JPEX will play a key role in accelerating global crypto adoption. JPEX is committed to delivering high-quality trading depths and an array of spot trading options. Additionally, the crypto exchange platform continues improving existing hedging products; its recently launched novel NFT asset-based contract with RedHare is one example. With this innovation, NFT holders need not worry about the bull and bear crypto seasons as they can efficiently hedge against imminent risk and earn various benefits. JPEX is working in numerous areas, and since 2021, the digital assets infrastructure has been deeply involved in preparations for the forthcoming Qatar 2022 World Cup. About JPEX JPEX is a recognized and duly licensed digital assets infrastructure designed to support the trading of virtual currencies. JPEX is committed to delivering a super-friendly, reliable, secure platform for international crypto transactions. JPEX has partnered with Simplex by Nuvei to eliminate the existing barrier between traditional finance and digital assets. About Simplex by Nuvei Simplex by Nuvei is the fiat/crypto infrastructure for the entire world. An EU-licensed financial institution, Simplex by Nuvei aims to change the status quo of the current crypto markets by providing simple, seamless, and secure channels to convert over 100+ fiat currencies to 170+ cryptocurrencies. Simplex has been actively supporting existing and new protocols in the industry, nurturing and expanding its portfolio of supported cryptocurrencies. Social Contact Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JPEX-Japan-Exchange-100535999063470 Twitter: https://twitter.com/exchangejpex Instagram: https://instagram.com/jpex_official?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeslqL2jMg1kBYR1Fqua3Qw Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jpex Media Contact Brand: JPEX Contact: Media team Email: cs@jp-ex.io Website: https://jp-ex.io/en/home SOURCE: JPEX 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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Kitchen Culture Rejects Requisition to Remove 5 Directors, Sharply Criticises Major Shareholder OOWAY Group for Factual Inaccuracies and Mischaracterisations to the Media ACN Newswire

Kitchen Culture Rejects Requisition to Remove 5 Directors, Sharply Criticises Major Shareholder OOWAY Group for Factual Inaccuracies and Mischaracterisations to the Media

October 14, 2022
SINGAPORE, Oct 14, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Board of Directors (the "Board") of Kitchen Culture Holdings Ltd. ("Kitchen Culture" or the "Company") today rejected a requisition to remove 5 of its 6 directors, and sharply criticised its largest shareholder, OOWAY Group Ltd. ("OOWAY"), for conveying to the media factual inaccuracies and mischaracterising recent events.The Board, with the exception of Madam Hao Dongting ("Mdm Hao"), said that there are no grounds to justify the resignations. The Board had received a notice (the "Section 177 Notice") - issued under Section 177 of the Companies Act 1967 - on 30 September 2022 from OOWAY and 7 individuals who own an aggregate of 21.71% of the Company's shares.Kitchen Culture was listed on SGX Catalist in 2011 as a provider of solutions and products for kitchens and wardrobes. Its shares have been suspended from trading since July 2021. Its Board has seen several changes since the involvement of OOWAY in October 2020. As announced on 17 July 2022, Mr Lincoln Teo ("Mr Lincoln Teo"), an OOWAY representative and former Interim CEO of Kitchen Culture, ceased to be Executive Director, while 2 new Board members were named - Mr Lau Kay Heng as Vice-Chairman and Non-Executive Director and Mr Peter Lim King Soon as Independent Director.Kitchen Culture has written to the requisitioning shareholders that the 2 new Board members, Mr Lim Wee Li (Executive Director) and 2 Independent Directors Mr William Teo Choon Kow and Mr Ang Lian Kiat (the "5 Directors") will not resign. The Company stressed that OOWAY had in fact supported the reappointments of Mr William Teo and Mr Ang Lian Kiat at the Annual General Meeting held on 18 March 2022."The circumstances suggest that OOWAY may have its own reasons for calling for the replacement of the 5 Directors, which are unknown to the Board, with the exception of Mdm Hao," Kitchen Culture said.Separately, Kitchen Culture sharply criticised Mr Liu Yanlong ("Mr Liu"), representative of OOWAY, for his remarks to the Chinese-language Lianhe Zaobao newspaper, published on 7 October 2022, and as contained in a 12 October 2022 press release issued on ACN Newswire.The Board, with the exception of Mdm Hao, said it "notes with grave disappointment that this is at least the second instance in which Mr Liu of the OOWAY has mis-characterised to the media events of the recent past with blatant factual inaccuracies. These efforts are a distraction to the serious matters, as outlined above, which the current Board is working very hard to address."The Board, with the exception of Mdm Hao, highlighted 5 key matters:1) The remarks to the media misinterpret the findings of an internal control review by Baker Tilly Consultancy (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. ("Baker Tilly").It also notes that on 19 August 2021, the Singapore Exchange Regulation Pte. Ltd. ("SGX RegCo") issued a Notice of Compliance ("NOC") for a Special Audit ("Special Audit") to review several matters including the internal control weaknesses noted in the Interim Report issued by Baker Tilly. Matters including the use of the Company's funds - including the funds of S$19 milion raised from February to August 2020 for business transformation, before OOWAY's involvement in the Company in October 2020 - remain within the purview of the Special Auditor and it is premature for Mr Liu or OOWAY to make any insinuations in that regard. The Company is reviewing a draft report in relation only to the Payroll Matters and the Transaction announced by the Company on 29 September 2021. The independent review of the remaining scope of work is on-going. The Company will update shareholders once there are material developments in this regard.2) It rejects any allegation of impropriety as to the appointment of Mr Lau Kay Heng as director, whose appointment was duly assessed by the Nominating Committee.3) Regarding the reference in the media to 2 loan matters:(i) for the loan of S$1.0 million taken up by the Company, the rationale - announced on 30 August 2022 - was to meet anticipated general working capital needs up to the end of 2022; and(ii) a S$1.5 million interest-free loan proposed by OOWAY had initially come with the pre-condition that a specific candidate had to be appointed as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of the Company. This condition could not be accepted after the Nominating Committee's due assessment which found the candidate to be not suitable to be the CFO of the Company. Subsequently, the former Executive Director and Interim CEO Mr Lincoln Teo had on 7 July 2022 recommended the Board to accept a proposal by another investor found by the OOWAY Group which contained conditions, among others, that the Company's investment in OTPL be provided as collateral for a convertible loan of S$5.0 million. By late-July 2022, the balance proceeds from the past fundraising activities were reduced to the precariously low level of S$26,559 while liabilities accumulated under the management of Mr Lincoln Teo amounted to approximately S$935,000.4) There is no basis to state "OOWAY Technology [Pte. Ltd.] [("OTPL")] is Kitchen Culture's most valuable asset".OOWAY has made many promises of injecting profitable businesses to the Company but did not make good its promises since becoming shareholders of the Company in October 2020 and had management control of the Company between July 2021 and July 2022.It is noted that the OTPL and its subsidiaries ("the OTPL Group") recorded losses in 2020 and 2021. The Company's share of OTPL Group's losses amounted to approximately S$910,000 and S$803,000 for the 12 months ended 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2022, respectively.5) As to Mr Liu's remarks to the media on the Section 177 Notice, the Board said that since the resignation of Mr Lincoln Teo and appointments of the 2 new Independent Directors, the current Board has achieved significant progress in the last 3 months, by:- successfully negotiating payment terms for liabilities incurred during Mr Lincoln Teo's tenure, including rental arrears for the Company's office premises and unpaid salaries;- reducing overhead costs significantly by terminating services of 6 staff (4 of whom were existing/former employees of companies related to Mr Lincoln Teo) who were receiving almost S$600,000 in combined salaries and allowances annually from the Company; and - securing a S$1 million loan to settle immediate debts as well as to provide short term working capital.The current Board is also in the process of evaluating the acquisition of new businesses that are cashflow positive and profitable.In its letter to the requisitioning shareholders, the Board, with the exception of Mdm Hao, said the Directors will continue to act honestly and diligently in discharging their functions and duties and will continue the ordinary course of business for the Company.Further, the Board wishes to state that it has this afternoon received a letter dated 14 October 2022 from the requisitioning shareholders enclosing a Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting ("EGM") and proxy form, and giving notice that the EGM will be held on Tuesday, 1 November 2022, 9.00 a.m. at Toucan Room Level 4, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, 392 Havelock Road, Singapore 169663. A further announcement will be made in this regard on SGXNet.Issued by: Kitchen Culture Holdings Ltd. 9 Raffles Place, #52-02, Republic Plaza Singapore 048619 Tel: +65 6471 6776, Fax: +65 6472 6776 Media & Investor ContactWhatsapp (Text): +65 9748 0688kitchenculture@wer1.net This press release has been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, SAC Capital Private Limited (the "Sponsor"). It has not been examined or approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the "SGX-ST") and the SGX-ST assumes no responsibility for the contents of this press release, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this press release.The contact person for the Sponsor is Ms. Lee Khai Yinn (Tel +65 6232 3210), at 1 Robinson Road, #21-00 AIA Tower, Singapore 048542. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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NTT DATA and DENSO Start to Build an Industry-wide Ecosystem for EV Batteries JCN Newswire

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

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

aCommerce X Galderma Success Story

October 13, 2022
BANGKOK, Oct 13, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - With a unique heritage in dermatology as well as decades of cutting-edge innovation, Galderma is the leading company solely dedicated to advancing dermatology and skincare solutions. Through trusted partnerships with healthcare professionals, Galderma ensures to meet individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes and offers cutting-edge, premium brands that fit people's individual needs, across the full spectrum of dermatology through aesthetics, consumer care, and prescription medications.As the market leader in the Philippine-derived derived Sensitive Skincare Market, its leading Consumer brand, Cetaphil was eyeing a move online. In addition to its range of classic best-sellers, including the cult-favorite Gentle Skin Cleanser, Cetaphil has introduced new ranges in recent years, including Cetaphil Baby, and Cetaphil Pro AD Derma, and Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance which was launched at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the emerging consumer trend for science-driven skincare, Galderma knew the potential of expanding its reach and introducing its brand benefits to a broader audience.E-commerce Market EntryGalderma was determined to establish a presence in the newly minted playground, that is e-commerce. The opportunity presented itself when COVID-19 hit. E-commerce boomed and became a significant priority for the group's strategy. Being the market leader for sensitive skincare in the offline retail space, Galderma was determined also to secure its top position in the online marketplace leaderboards.The ChallengeGalderma identified the strong presence of competition in the online market, and specifically in the online marketplaces such as Lazada, Shopee, and Zalora.The group's competitors have been in e-commerce for a number of years now and knew how to operate in an online environment and win the market. This means that Galderma needed a rapid go-to-market strategy with the accumulated know-how and technology to utilize the major market shift.Choosing aCommerceaCommerce account management team was able to recognize a gap in the market and developed an innovative approach to enter a highly saturated market.Galderma entered a client partnership agreement with aCommerce for end-to-end services including e-commerce platform design and development, performance marketing, order fulfillment and warehousing, delivery and logistics, customer service call centers, creative production, marketing planning, and strategy, and channel management.With aCommerce as the largest end-to-end e-commerce enabler in the region, processes are more streamlined, reducing long-term unit costs operating under the economies of scale principle.aCommerce team started formulating Galderma's strategy on multiple channels such as Lazada, Shopee, Zalora, Edamama, and now expanding outright services to Grab.The StrategyUsing keyword and search data, aCommerce team analysis of the market has shown that consumers are shifting towards dermatologically-backed, and science-driven products in the skincare industry, where consumers are increasingly well informed and constantly looking for each and every ingredient in the product.The online consumers are very well aware of ingredients and their benefits - and aCommerce team highlighted Galderma's quality ingredients and supporting science in each campaign, assets, search ads, and throughout the brand's online presence. While focusing on educating consumers about Galderma's benefits, the team knew how to balance the premium brand positioning of Galderma together with the marketplaces promo-driven audience and created a strategy that complemented the brand's position in the market.Collaboration, Technology, and Creative ThinkingData presented by aCommerce allowed Galderma to execute bundling and sampling strategies shifting assortments that started with 50+ SKUs to a selection that is growing by the day.Using the analytics on consumer behavior, the team analysis detected that consumers usually purchase specific items together, allowing the team to respond quickly to the shifting demands by creating the right bundles.Success and AchievementsaCommerce team achieved success utilizing extensive market experience working with the top brands from various industries, relationships with the platforms and marketplaces, understanding of the market, the focus on innovating our systems and technologies, and a dedicated team that embodies the aCommerce DNA.aCommerce (SET: ACOM) revolutionized e-commerce enablement with a cutting-edge platform & technology stack, EcommerceIQ. Proprietary software includes innovative omnichannel management software. We drive 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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SportsIcon launches NFT masterclass collection with NFL legend Mike Vick SeaPRwire

SportsIcon launches NFT masterclass collection with NFL legend Mike Vick

October 13, 2022
London, UK, October 13, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – SportsIcon, the NFT platform for athletes and collectors has partnered with NFL legend Mike Vick in their latest storytelling NFT release. This collection of never-before-seen footage showcases the highlights and low points of Vicks’s career, his life off the field, and what he considers the most important things for future players to bring to their own careers. Chris Worsey, SportsIcon co-founder & CEO, said “Working with Vick was so exciting for us at SportsIcon. We wanted to find a way to tell his story and uncover his philosophy and mentality that helped him change the quarterback game forever. We really believe that the experiences of high-performing pro athletes needs to be shared with the world to encourage future icons to launch their careers. That is what these collections are all about.” The masterclass series is spread out over 9 chapters (27 videos) which collectors can unlock and own as NFTs through the SportsIcon Marketplace, and also comes with further perks. Owners of the complete series have the chance to meet Vick in person for real-world experiences bringing amazing utility to this collection. What is even more exciting is that SportsIcon is giving away the first 3 videos for free to anyone who registers on the marketplace before the 10th of November. Check out more details here: https://sportsicon.com/ SportsIcon is backed by rapper turned investor Nas, Dapper Labs, Dapper Labs CEO Roham Gharegozlou, Jeffrey Katenzburg WndrCo, Youtube Founder Chad Hurley, Hedera and Reserve Founder Andrew Masanto and ex NBA star Andrew Bogut. Social Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/sportsicon Discord: https://discord.com/invite/mfAx4nzqEe Telegram: https://t.me/sportsiconchat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwABtrFnRHMMM1k7zIf93w Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_SportsIcon_/ Media Contact Brand: SportsIcon Contact: Media team Email: founders@sportsicon.com Website: https://sportsicon.com/ SOURCE: SportsIcon 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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Let’s Roll! Dallas Startup is Revolutionizing the Music Industry ACN Newswire

Let’s Roll! Dallas Startup is Revolutionizing the Music Industry

October 12, 2022
DALLAS, TX, Oct 12, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Rock 'n roll may be dead, but the music business is still projected to grow to $142 billion by 2030 globally, according to Goldman Sachs. Despite this growth the average musician is consistently being squeezed by the big players and not earning their fair share of the value of the art they have created. Community Musician -- originally a "Craig's List" for musicians -- has developed a plan and formed a team to disrupt this unbalanced monopolistic system, all while ensuring that the musicians they work with are properly compensated for their talents.Scott Arey, the CEO of Community Musician who is also the front man and songwriter for his latest band The Lost Cavaliers of Mercy, understands the struggles of the average musician in the cutthroat industry. As a young musician, Arey signed with Warner Music and began touring as a warm-up act for the Indigo Girls, but he quickly discovered he couldn't make enough money to pay his bills. "I would max out my credit cards just trying to pay the expenses of putting together a few cities' tour, never mind trying to pay the band," Arey reminisces. Partly due to the economic hardships he faced as a musician, Arey decided to pivot to a business career. After graduating from Stanford University, he began his career with KPMG and soon joined Bank of America where he worked for ten years, eventually becoming CFO of the Commercial Banking Division and then CFO of BofA's International Trade Bank. He then led a series of successful start-ups to growth and investor exits, such as Journey, Alsbridge, Gearbox and even a publicly traded microcap company he got NASDAQ to agree to list on their exchange.Whether or not Arey has the ability to lead Community Musician in a way that forever alters the landscape of the music industry could be a billion-dollar question. Just before his current run of with Community Musician, Arey took a company valued at $66 million when he joined to a $1.3 billion exit in less than three years. Arey won't be alone leading the company, as he is partnering with Community Musician President Derek Toone who has also driven hundreds of millions of dollars in shareholder value -- most recently at Automation Anywhere, which in 2018 had the highest Series A valuation at $1.8 billion in Silicon Valley history. Arey believes that he has the resources and the personnel to take Community Musician to the next level."Derek Toone and I have individually and collectively applied sound business practices to the enterprises we've made successful, enterprises that frankly, were resistant to doing so. We are uniting musicians in common cause to pool resources and apply those resources wisely and effectively to meet the challenges all musicians face," says Arey.While the road ahead will be a long one, Community Musician plans the start of its journey with an acquisition of Puddletown Rehearsal Studios based in Portland, Oregon, which currently has 8 buildings and 350 rooms serving a community of over 8,000 local musicians. Community Musician plans to further develop its already successful app for musicians and its patented Collectible Music Card which uses the same NFC chip that trigger high fidelity (i.e., lossless vinyl quality) recordings to play on any smartphone, with just a tap.Nic Yannariello, who toured with bands like Tool, Filter and Rage Against the Machine, created Puddletown after he built and sold the now-iconic venue the Hawthorne Theatre. Yannariello has joined Community Musician as SVP of Operations and will run the nationwide music rehearsal studio business. "If you're a serious musician, you either have a rehearsal space, you're sharing with someone, or trying to get off the waiting list for a space," Yannariello said. "Either way it all starts with rehearsal."Yannariello is chopping at the bit. "You wanna rock? Then let's roll, we've got tools, we've got the talent, jump in, the water's just fine."Web: https://communitymusician.com/Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/community-musician/id1584215306Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cm.commuscianSource: Plato Data Intelligence: https://platodata.ioContact Info:Name: Bryan FeinbergE-mail: zephyr@platodata.ioOrganization: Plato Data IntelligenceAddress: 144 E44th St, New York, New York 10017, United StatesWebsite: https://Platodata.io Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Hua Medicine’s Innovative First-In-Class Glucokinase Activator (GKA) HuaTangNing Is Approved, New Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Paradigm to Begin in China

October 10, 2022
SHANGHAI, CHINA, Oct 10, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hua Medicine (the "Company", HKEx Stock Code: 2552.HK) today announces that the New Drug Application (NDA) of HuaTangNing (dorzagliatin tablets, HMS5552), a first-in-class glucokinase activator (GKA) developed by the Company has been approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China on October 8th for two indications, both to improve blood glucose control for Type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients, as monotherapy for drug-naive T2D patients, or in combination with metformin in metformin tolerated T2D patients to control blood glucose level. For those patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and Type 2 diabetes (i.e., diabetes kidney disease), no dose adjustment is required. At the same time, clinical trials have shown that HuaTangNing in combination with empagliflozin (SGLT-2 inhibitor) and sitagliptin (DPP-IV inhibitor) is expected to better improve blood glucose control and pancreatic islet functions in T2D patients than either empagliflozin or sitagliptin taken alone.HuaTangNing is the first approved glucokinase activator (GKA) worldwide. Accordingly, the commercialization of HuaTangNing represents the first time globally in almost ten years that a new mechanism of action to treat Type 2 diabetes is introduced, and the first time in history that a global first-in-class drug for Type 2 diabetes is introduced first in China. This milestone represents unprecedented progress in the application of innovative scientific concepts in the Chinese biopharmaceutical industry to meet the clinical needs of Chinese patients. HuaTangNing is the first innovative first-in-class drug developed using the operation model of "Integration of global pharmaceutical research and development resources, to achieve joint innovation," and whereby China has led pharmaceutical innovation into a new historical stage.With the mission of "For Patients, Global Innovation, Effective Medicines", Hua Medicine has independently developed HuaTangNing, a first-in-class drug based on the characteristics of Chinese diabetic patients. Since the beginning of its scientific development, the research and development project of HuaTangNing has been highly valued by the new drug R&D community and national drug regulators. The project was selected as a national key scientific and technological project during the "12th Five-Year Plan" and the "13th Five-Year Plan" periods. HuaTangNing is a drug with new concept, new mechanism, new efficacy, new structure and new technology. It is led by a Chinese R&D team and Chinese clinical researchers from pre-clinical to Phase I, II, and III clinical trials. Therefore, it is not only a major R&D breakthrough in translating innovative concepts into innovative products, but also a pioneering path for China in developing first-in-class drugs independently. The approval of HuaTangNing also represents the first approved GKA drug, after many large and small pharmaceutical companies globally have spent over 2 decades of R&D resources on the glucokinase activator class, thereby achieving a breakthrough from zero. Going forward, Hua Medicine will partner with Bayer, a leading global pharmaceutical company, to commercialize HuaTangNing in China, benefiting diabetic patients and their families.Globally, the incidence of diabetes has been on the rise. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the number of adult diabetes patients worldwide reached 537 million in 2021, which was an increase of 74 million or 16% from 2019. Global health spending due to diabetes and its complications stood at USD 966 billion in 2021. China is no exception. There were over 140 million diabetic patients in 2021, 51.7% of which (around 72.83 million) have not been diagnosed or treated. In addition, fluctuating blood glucose levels lead to a series of diabetic complications such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular, kidney, eye diseases, and diabetic feet, etc., which greatly affect the survival and life quality of diabetic patients, and exert a heavy pressure on their families. Therefore, stabilizing the T2D patient's blood glucose level at a good TIR (Time in Range) is an important goal in diabetes treatment and management. According to the 14th Five-Year National Health Planning issued by the General Office of the State Council, improving the prevention and treatment capacity of diabetes and other major chronic diseases is a key health-care topic for the country. It is estimated that over 65% of T2D patients will be covered by the health management service of community-level medical institutions during the 14th Five Year Plan period. The NDA approval and HuaTangNing adheres closely to the national strategy of developing the pharmaceutical industry and improving citizens' health.A rapidly growing population of diabetic patients and a huge market for diabetes drugs clearly establish strong unmet medical needs. With the original concept of "repairing the sensor, restoring homeostasis, and treating the underlying cause of diabetes", Hua Medicine boldly aims at directly addressing the root cause of the failure of blood glucose sensors in T2D patients. Clinical studies have shown that HuaTangNing can restore the impaired glucokinase sensor function and improve the ability of T2D patients to regulate blood glucose autonomously, thus potentially control the progression and complications of Type 2 diabetes from its source.As a new class of T2D treatment drug, the R&D of HuaTangNing has received continuous attention from the academic community worldwide. In 2018, the results of its Phase II clinical trial were published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, a top international medical journal, which was the first time for the journal to publish the clinical research results of a T2D original innovative drug from China. In May 2022, Nature Medicine, a top international medical journal, simultaneously published two peer-reviewed papers on the results of our two Phase III clinical trials, describing the results of our monotherapy trial (the SEED study), and in combination with metformin trial (the DAWN study), respectively. It fully recognized HuaTangNing as a first-in-class diabetic drug with significant safety advantages and the characteristics of improving pancreatic islet functions in T2D patients. The unique advantages of HuaTangNing in T2D patients with nephropathy suggested by the clinical trials was also highlighted. Other clinical research also showed that HuaTangNing safely creates clear synergies in combination therapy with DPP-4 inhibitors and SGLT-2 inhibitors in blood glucose control, suggesting its broader potential in T2D patients with different needs in glycemic control and at different stages of disease progression. By potentially restoring early-phase insulin secretion and improving beta-cell function, HuaTangNing is expected to be a key path in diabetes remission. In the future, Hua Medicine will continue to explore HuaTangNing's potential in the remission of T2D drug discontinuation and the combination therapies with the other nine existing types of diabetes drugs. Hua Medicine is committed to addressing the needs of diabetic prevention, remission and complication control, and bringing Chinese innovation to the world.Xiaolan Zhou, Executive Vice President, Pharmaceuticals Division, Bayer AG and President of Bayer Pharmaceuticals China, said, "Bayer has been working on diabetes treatment and contributing to the development of diabetes prevention and treatment in China for years. HuaTangNing and Glucobay, the first oral hypoglycemic drug with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), together with continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMs), establish end-to-end course management from prevention to treatment for Chinese T2D patients. Real-time blood glucose monitoring helps achieve the goal of 'steady blood glucose control'. At the same time, Bayer proactively explores digital solutions to help hundreds of millions of Chinese patients to achieve the vision of diabetes-free."Dr. Li Chen, the founder, CEO and Chief Scientific Officer of Hua Medicine, said, "the NDA approval of HuaTangNing is a major milestone for Hua Medicine, as it also marks that the innovative drug industry in China has entered a new stage of new development. Diabetes chronic disease management is strategically important for China's economy and people's livelihood. Hua Medicine adheres to our original intention of 'China leading pharmaceutical innovation'. Amid fierce international competition, researchers and partners of Hua Medicine have spent 10 years of hard work to develop the first-in-class new diabetes drug - first in the world and start from China, achieving a breakthrough from zero. This achievement is attributed to all Chinese scientists, clinicians and partners participated in the R&D of HuaTangNing. We are proud of HuaTangNing and grateful to everyone for their hard work and wholehearted dedication. At the same time, Hua Medicine looks forward to in-depth integration and full vitality with Bayer in the commercialization of HuaTangNing, which will bring new hope of diabetes prevention, treatment and relief to up to one hundred million Chinese T2D patients, establish standards for diabetes prevention and treatment, and contribute to the national strategy of achieving Healthy China 2030."About HuaTangNingHuaTangNing (dorzagliatin tablets) is a first-in-class glucokinase allosteric activator (GKA) with a brand-new mechanism. It can be used alone or in combination with metformin hydrochloride (when using metformin hydrochloride alone is ineffective in controlling blood glucose), to improve blood glucose control for T2D adult patients with diet and exercise. HuaTangNing targets at restoring the impaired glucose sensor glucokinase (GK) in pancreas, intestine and liver, to achieve one target with multiple points and coordinated blood glucose control. It regulates glucose stimulated secretion of the glycemic controlling hormones insulin, GLP-1 and glucagon in diabetes patients, which leads to the improvement of early-phase insulin secretion and disposition index. It has potential in restoring glucose homeostasis and diabetes remission. Results from two Phase III registered trials of HuaTangNing monotherapy and combination therapy with metformin in metformin tolerated T2D patients have shown that HuaTangNing significantly improves glycemic control with effective reduction of post prandial glucose, low risk of hypoglycemia, well tolerance and safety. HuaTangNing demonstrated a linear correlation between drug dose and plasma exposure, with high target organs distributed in pancreas, intestine and liver. It showed low renal excretion and similar pharmacokinetic profiles at End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients and healthy subjects, which suggest it can be readily used in those patients with renal insufficiency without dose adjustment. The unique mechanism of action, desirable pharmacokinetic, and good safety and tolerability profile establish HuaTangNing as a differentiated new class of anti-diabetes therapy.About Hua MedicineHua Medicine is an innovative drug development company found in China, focused on developing novel therapies for patients worldwide with unmet medical needs. Based on global resources, Hua Medicine teams up with global high-caliber people to develop breakthrough technologies and products, which contribute a global innovation in diabetes care. Targeting the glucose sensor, glucokinase, HuaTangNing (dorzagliatin tablets) as Hua Medicine's cornerstone product, restores glucose sensitivity in T2D patients and has completed registered SEED and DAWN Phase III trials in China. The NDA (New Drug Application) of HuaTangNing has been officially approved by the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). This first-in-class glucokinase activator has demonstrated its potential of achieving diabetes remission to help millions of diabetic patients around the world.About BayerBayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in health and agriculture of life science. Its products and services are designed to help human and the earth thrive by supporting the efforts to overcome major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to driving sustainable growth and having a positive impact on business. At the same time, Bayer aims to increase its profitability and create value through innovation and growth. Globally, the brand of Bayer stands for trust, reliability and quality. In the fiscal year of 2020, Bayer had around 100,000 employees, 41.4 billion euros of sales, and 4.9 billion euros of R&D expenses (excluding special programs). For more information, please visit www.bayer.com.About the cooperation between Hua Medicine and BayerIn August 2020, Bayer, a multinational pharmaceutical company, and Hua Medicine, a Chinese innovative drug research and development company, announced a strategic partnership on dorzagliatin, a first-in-class diabetes treatment drug, in China. This partnership aims at leveraging Bayer's prominent advantages in diabetes management in China and Hua Medicine's R&D expertise in diabetes treatment. Both parties are committed to benefiting hundreds of millions of China diabetic patients through new therapeutic options. Under the terms of the agreement, Hua Medicine as the market authorization holder (MAH) shall be responsible for clinical development, registration, product supply and distribution, while Bayer as the promotion service provider shall be responsible for marketing, promotion and medical education activities in China. The Pharmaceuticals China Innovation Center of Bayer facilitated this collaboration. As a global pharmaceutical leader, Bayer is committed to cooperating with external partners to promote breakthrough innovations, bring positive changes to patients, and achieve the goal of "cooperative innovation and joint cure". Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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NACOS Partners with Domineum Blockchain Solutions to Train 100,000+ Nigerian Computing Students ACN Newswire

NACOS Partners with Domineum Blockchain Solutions to Train 100,000+ Nigerian Computing Students

October 10, 2022
LAGOS, NG, Oct 9, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NACOS has partnered with Domineum Blockchain Solutions to train 100,000+ Nigerian computing students on disruptive and emerging technologies. The Nigeria Association of Computing Students (NACOS), the umbrella body for students studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Cyber Security, and all other IT-related disciplines in all Higher Institutions of learning in Nigeria, and Domineum BlockChain Solutions, a Distributed Ledger Technology Company providing Blockchain-as-a-service solutions, with Headquarters in London, U.K., will develop and train 100,000+ Nigeria Computing Students in emerging and disruptive technologies.Announcing the national initiative at a press conference on Friday, 7 October, NACOS National President, Comr. Chihurumnanya Nwanevu GCCS, said, "The 23rd NACOS National Executive Council's primary mission is to empower computing students in Nigeria with adequate IT skills, as they will go on solve real-life problems with technology and add technological value to every sector of Nigeria's economy."Chief Executive Officer of Domineum Blockchain Solutions, Mr. Geoffrey Weli-Wosu, said "The NACOS / DOMINEUM partnership is a strategic collaboration that will bring a significant change to all students studying computer-related courses in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Youths hold the future of IT in Nigeria, and it is paramount that they should be invested in and supported with the necessary resources, connections and opportunities to excel."NACOS is focused on equipping Nigerian youths with the digital literacy and necessary skills to further facilitate Nigeria's transition to a digital economy. As an association with Local Chapters across Nigeria's 36 States, NACOS hopes to train more students in the rural areas to achieve a digital literacy, prioritizing technology and innovation as globally developed countries do, ultimately leading the country to prosperity.NACOS and Domineum call upon ICT Stakeholders to support organizing innovative skill acquisition programs that will empower Nigerian youths to become world-class ICT personnel.Nigeria Association of Computing Students (NACOS)Domineum Blockchain Solutionshttps://nacos.org.ng, https://domineum.io Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Etisalat UAE, from e&, bolsters edge cloud solution with uCPE services powered by ADVA and NEC JCN Newswire

Etisalat UAE, from e&, bolsters edge cloud solution with uCPE services powered by ADVA and NEC

October 7, 2022
TOKYO, Oct 7, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - ADVA (FSE: ADV) and NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) today announced that Etisalat UAE, the telecoms pillar of e& (formerly known as Etisalat Group), is offering on-demand virtual services to its corporate customers using ADVA's suite of Ensemble NFV technologies with the solution system integration conducted by NEC in close collaboration with Etisalat UAE, who are onboarding various network functions on top of the platform. The new universal customer premises equipment (uCPE) offering gives enterprises across the Middle East quick and secure access to the industry's widest range of multi-vendor virtual technologies. With the ability to harness leading virtual network functions (VNFs), including SD-WAN, routing, firewall, DDoS prevention, and IoT applications, Etisalat UAE's business clients can try out services without risk and seize new revenue opportunities in an instant. "At Etisalat UAE, we continue to enrich businesses by providing best-in-class innovative solutions, harnessing advanced technologies and maintaining our cutting-edge telecom infrastructure offerings," said Khaled Murshed, chief technology and information officer at Etisalat UAE. "We live in the 'connectivity renaissance' age, which offers us multiple opportunities to maximize value creation for our customers. Our new uCPE services enable our business customers across the Middle East to accelerate their digitization journey by supporting the creation of new business models as well as applying innovation to their current processes. Until recently, delivering our dynamic, individualized offerings required multiple hardware platforms in several different sizes to be stored in multiple locations to meet stringent SLAs. Today, as part of always being focused on enhancing the journey for our business customers, we are now providing every application on a single platform, through the reliable support of our long-term partner NEC, combined with ADVA's Ensemble software suite. Not only have we made our business processes efficient by optimizing hardware resources, but our customers can now take advantage of such open standards-based solutions at highly competitive prices and attractive feature points." By leveraging ADVA's entire Ensemble product family on best-of-breed white box platforms, Etisalat UAE's government and enterprise customers benefit from the software-based uCPE solution and its ancillary services. The offering means virtual services can be enabled on demand and gives businesses in 16 countries across the Middle East, Asia and North Africa access to the Ensemble Harmony Ecosystem. This unique multi-vendor environment offers unrivaled variety and choice of virtual products. Etisalat UAE's new solution features Ensemble Connector as the NFVI platform. This provides an embedded vRouter function using 6WIND's Turbo Router. Other key components include Ensemble Orchestrator and Virtualization Director, which provide simple and effective management and orchestration (MANO) architecture. ADVA's virtual edge cloud technology streamlines Etisalat UAE's customer deployments, improves operational simplicity and empowers Etisalat UAE to roll out secure virtualized services at scale. "In close collaboration with NEC, Etisalat UAE's uCPE solution will enhance the agility and productivity of enterprises and governments seeking to accelerate their digitization efforts. Etisalat UAE is an innovative Tier 1 service provider that is now free to select best-of-breed components at each layer and optimize cost through disaggregation, including white box, VNFs and NFVI/MANO. What's more, with the ability to offer a wide variety of virtual applications on the same platform, Etisalat UAE will play a vital role in offering added value for each customer by selling innovative new services," commented Mike Heffner, GM of Edge Cloud, ADVA. "Our Ensemble Connector solution ensures that Etisalat UAE can now ship uCPE to a customer site and provision it securely with zero-touch provisioning. This provides a new level of dynamism and efficiency that will be key to accelerating digitization throughout the Middle East."NEC has been an open networks advocate since the early stages of digital transformation and engaged in a full range of network domains that include core, transport and RAN. It has also been a long-term business partner to Etisalat UAE, consistently providing solutions such as multi-vendor telecom cloud platforms as well as domain automation and end-to-end service orchestration solutions from its subsidiary Netcracker. This helps Etisalat UAE bring innovative services to market faster and ensure superior customer experiences. In this project, NEC capitalized on its comprehensive system integration capabilities and worked together with its global partner ADVA to design and implement the new uCPE solution. "We are honored to be Etisalat's partner of choice to achieve greater simplicity and efficiency for its uCPE services through our close global partnership with ADVA. It's a major boost for Etisalat UAE's business customers, who will benefit from quick and easy access to voice, internet and security applications at cost-effective entry points," said Hideyuki Ogata, GM of the service provider solutions department at NEC Corporation. "As an open networks promoter and cloud partner of Etisalat UAE, combined with our support and comprehensive expertise, NEC looks forward to its dedicated and continuous support in advancing Etisalat UAE services across all industries, from education and healthcare to e-government and smart cities within the MEA region."Etisalat Group has changed its brand identity to e&, effective from February 23, 2022. Its strategy aims to accelerate growth through the creation of a resilient business model representing its main business pillars. The telecoms business currently continues to be led by Etisalat UAE in e&'s home market and by existing subsidiaries for international operations, upholding the group's rich telecoms heritage, bolstering the strong telecoms network and maximizing value for its various customer segments. Ramping up digital services for individual customers to elevate their digital-first lifestyle, e& life brings next-generation technologies through smart connectivity platforms in entertainment, retail and financial technology. To enable the digital transformation of governments, large-scale enterprises and corporates, e& enterprise focuses on maximizing value through its end-to-end solutions in cybersecurity, cloud, internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as deploying mega projects. e& capital allows the group to focus its efforts on driving new mergers and acquisitions while maximizing shareholder value and strengthening global presence.About Etisalat UAE, from e&Etisalat UAE is the Telecoms pillar of e& in the UAE. As the growth engine of the Group, Telecoms is operated by Etisalat UAE in its home market and by its existing subsidiaries for its international operations. Bolstering its leadership position in telecoms, unlocking shareholder value, and delivering outstanding customer experiences are key areas of focus, as it drives optimal business performance.Taking advantage of the age of 'connectivity renaissance', Telecoms' mission is to deliver life enhancing experiences to all customer segments by ramping up innovative solutions, harnessing next generation technologies and maintaining cutting edge telecoms infrastructure offerings.To learn more about our telecom business, please visit new windoweand.com/en/telecom.jsp. About ADVAADVA is a company founded on innovation and focused on helping our customers succeed. Our technology forms the building blocks of a shared digital future and empowers networks across the globe. We're continually developing breakthrough hardware and software that leads the networking industry and creates new business opportunities. It's these open connectivity solutions that enable our customers to deliver the cloud and mobile services that are vital to today's society and for imagining new tomorrows. Together, we're building a truly connected and sustainable future. For more information on how we can help you, please visit us at new windowwww.adva.com. About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Hela Apparel Holdings Consolidates Growth with Go-Live on SAP S/4HANA with attune, a Rizing Company ACN Newswire

Hela Apparel Holdings Consolidates Growth with Go-Live on SAP S/4HANA with attune, a Rizing Company

October 6, 2022
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct 6, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hela Apparel Holdings announced its go-live on SAP S/4HANA(R) Fashion and Vertical Business, using the attune Fashion Suite(TM) to digitalize end-to-end business processes. Hela partnered with attune, a Rizing company, to accelerate the implementation while incorporating leading practices in order-to-cash, procurement, production, and finance business processes across its business in Sri Lanka, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Egypt.A global provider of bespoke apparel supply chain solutions, Hela has served as an innovative, ethical, and sustainable apparel supply chain solution provider for three decades. Today, the company is making great strides in its digital transformation journey, replacing legacy IT systems with a connected digital ERP platform that will support its continued growth and drive integration to enhance productivity, efficiency, and waste elimination across its global footprint.The implementation of SAP S/4HANA Fashion and Vertical Business solution marks one of the several steps the company has taken to strengthen the organization's drive towards process excellence and greater efficiency. For Hela, SAP's solution for the vertically integrated fashion industry brings a future-ready platform, providing its businesses with an integrated solution that elevates current processes to proven industry best practices, while ensuring the ability to extend the solution footprint as the business evolves and grows."Our IT platform is key to driving our strategy by supporting innovation, digitalization, and scalability. Digitizing end-to-end processes with a digital core empowered by SAP S/4HANA has given us the transparency and flexibility we need to support our global growth while future-proofing the business. We believe that as we continue our digital transformation journey, the move to SAP S/4HANA with integrations to 3rd party applications including a Hela-designed and developed Manufacturing Execution System will serve as a robust launchpad to propel us to the next level -- facilitating greater innovation and accelerating our growth." - Ruwanthi Fernando, Chief Information & Process Officer, Hela Apparel Holdings.Hela utilized attune's pre-configured accelerator to fast-track the implementation. The attune Fashion Suite is a proven solution built on SAP S/4HANA for Fashion and Vertical Business, and is currently used by multiple fashion companies globally. The solution brings pre-configured processes built on attune's fashion industry know-how and experience in working with 80+ clients.With the SAP S/4HANA implementation, the company moves to a cloud-first strategy, enabling powerful integration across their supply chain for improved insights into crucial data that support proactive decision-making. The first phase of the go-live covers the company's kidswear cluster; the next phase will cover its intimates and sportswear clusters across factories in Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and Kenya."We were excited to bring our wealth of experience to Hela Apparel Holdings and support their digital transformation journey. With attune Fashion Suite, our pre-configured SAP S/4HANA accelerator designed for the fashion industry, we were able to provide Hela a faster path to SAP S/4HANA, ultimately providing greater flexibility and innovating where it really matters," said Sanjeev Walgampaya, SVP - APAC, attune Consulting.About HelaHela Apparel Holdings PLC is a social capital-focused company built on the principles of inclusivity, equality, and climate stability. With over three decades of industry experience, Hela focuses on building strategic partnerships with global brands to provide apparel supply chain solutions with distinctive advantages.The organization has a global presence with 11 manufacturing facilities across Sri Lanka, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Egypt, as well as design centres in Sri Lanka, the US, the UK, and France, providing direct employment to over 20,000 people. Innovative, ethical, and sustainable apparel manufacturing is at the centre of Hela's operations. With numerous accolades for sustainability, the organization was recently endorsed as a signatory to the UN Global Compact and was awarded the ISO 14064-1:2018 certification for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions across the Group. [CSE: HELA] Please visit www.helaclothing.com.About attuneattune, a Rizing company, is an SAP solutions provider to the Fashion and Lifestyle industries, working with global brands and retailers to help them transition to the digital age. A leading SAP partner and collaborator, attune has been extensively involved in SAP offerings for the fashion industry and has deep domain and product know-how. With its presence across the globe, attune's delivery capabilities, along with purpose-built accelerators and add-on tools help fashion companies rapidly respond to shifting market conditions and transform their business performance. Please visit www.attuneconsulting.com for more information.About RizingIt's the experience that matters. Rizing professionals help your business succeed at any point in your SAP journey. Rizing's objective is to empower your business to unlock the intelligent enterprise with cloud technologies from SAP, our Geospatial solutions, and our proprietary, cutting-edge products: Blueline, Lyra, Lifecycle Pricing, Carbon, Mercury, and Hydrogen available on the SAP Store. With real-life experiences in business areas like enterprise asset management, human capital management, and consumer industries, we know how to simplify your digital transformation so that your business can be everything you want it to be. From targeted small business needs to full-scale large enterprise resource planning solutions, our SAP-certified consultants are focused on your growth. For more information, please visit www.rizing.com.Contact (press only):Sherryanne Meyer, Rizing Corporate Communications Director, sherry.meyer@rizing.com. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Amazfit Launches GTR 4 and GTS 4 Smartwatches in Malaysia ACN Newswire

Amazfit Launches GTR 4 and GTS 4 Smartwatches in Malaysia

October 5, 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Amazfit, a premium smart wearable hardware brand owned by Zepp Health Corporation (Zepp), is delighted to announce the launch of the Amazfit GTR 4 and Amazfit GTS 4 smartwatches offering more choices to Malaysians pursuing an active lifestyle in sports, fashion and business.Amazfit GTR 4Amazfit GTS 4Busy business executives can go straight from their offices to the gym or pool with the Amazfit GTR 4, which is catered for sports and business. This newest iteration of the Amazfit GTR 4, while retaining the appearance of a traditional watch with rich design texture, has enhanced sports functions with a business-like appearance that can be worn to meetings.Those pursuing an active lifestyle need not worry when they put on the Amazfit GTS 4, as it is just as good for a dinner date as it is for sports. With a slim and stylish appearance, the Amazfit GTS 4 also has enhanced sports functions while still remaining ultra-thin and stylish.The Amazfit GTR 4 has a bigger screen than its predecessors, coming with a 1.43'' HD AMOLED display and providing a more immersive visual experience. The Amazfit GTS 4 comes with a 1.75'' HD AMOLED display and modern square design. Both have always-on display. For the GTR 4, there is a selection of over 200 watch faces, with 15 editable watch faces and 30 animated watch faces. For the GTS 4, there are over 150 watch faces, 10 editable watch faces and 30 animated watch faces.Amazfit has rolled out a range of new features to support the sports lifestyles of wearers. Both the GTR 4 and GTS 4 come with Dual-band Circularly-polarized GPS antenna technology; route import and real-time navigation; smart strength training mode; interval training template; sports reminders and voice broadcast and; track run mode. In addition, there are over 150 sports modes and smart recognition that can track wearer's sports condition and performance. Both have 5 ATM water resistance and for health monitoring, have the new BioTracker 4.0 to track blood-oxygen and heart rate.GTR 4 comes in Superseed Black, Vintage Brown Leather and Racetrack Grey while GTS 4 comes in Infinite Black, Misty White, Autumn Brown, and Rosebud Pink. The GTR 4 and GTS 4 will be launched at a promotion price of RM799 (Retail priced at RM829). Early birds will get Starbucks card valued at RM30 while those who purchase other Amazfit products will get Celebrity Fitness 2Pax seven-day free trial pass worth up to RM1,092.00, all while stocks last.Find out more about the Amazfit GTR 4 and GTS 4 smartwatches at https://www.amazfit.com/my or Amazfit's e-commerce partner platforms Shopee, Lazada, Tik Tok Shop and PG Mall.About AmazfitAmazfit, a leading global smart wearable brand focused on health and fitness, is part of Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP), a health technology company. Offering a wide selection of smartwatches and bands, Amazfit's brand essence is "Up Your Game", encouraging users to live their passions and express their active spirits freely. Amazfit is powered by Zepp Health's proprietary health management platform that delivers cloud-based 24/7 actionable insights and guidance to help users attain their wellness goals. With outstanding craftsmanship, Amazfit smartwatches have won many design awards, including the iF Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award.Launched in 2015, Amazfit is today embraced by millions of users. Its products are available in more than 90 countries across the Americas, and EMEA and APAC regions. For more information about Amazfit, please visit www.amazfit.com. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Society Pass (Nasdaq: SOPA)/Thoughtful Media Group’s Strategic Partnership with Onlive.Site Eyes the Surging Live Commerce Market across Southeast Asia ACN Newswire

Society Pass (Nasdaq: SOPA)/Thoughtful Media Group’s Strategic Partnership with Onlive.Site Eyes the Surging Live Commerce Market across Southeast Asia

October 5, 2022
SINGAPORE, Oct 5, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Thoughtful Media Group Inc ("Thoughtful Media" or "TMG"), the Thailand-based, digital advertising arm of Society Pass Incorporated (Nasdaq: SOPA) ("SoPa" or the "Company"), Southeast Asia's ("SEA") leading data-driven loyalty and e-commerce ecosystem, today announces the establishment of a strategic partnership with Onlive.Site, a premium live streaming and digital content channel platform based in Spain. This strategic partnership enables TMG to host interactive live streaming and live shopping shows on its websites and even on external platforms including those of Creator's or Marketer's landing pages. SoPa endeavours to offer enhanced value to its consumers through novel partnerships with technology-enabled companies located across the SEA countries of Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, and complementary services that support the offerings of its entire ecosystem.Founded in 2020, Onlive.Site is a technology software company develops livestreaming, live video shopping, interactive video and online TV channel platform tools for global e-commerce companies. Onlive.Site's technology tools allow partners to create and curate live streaming and live shopping shows for consumers to shop for e-commerce goods and services with specific placement and effect. Research from Accenture shows that the social commerce market is poised to grow to US$1.2 trillion by 2025, representing a CAGR of 26%. Live streaming as a medium of sales on social commerce platforms is expected to show a CAGR of 11.77%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$45.07 billion by 2027.The TMG digital advertising platform amplifies the reach and engagement of its +200 influencer network throughout SEA to market and sell advertising inventory on behalf of international and regional brands. Onlive.Site's partnership further supports SoPa's plans to expand TMG's database of KOLs and influencers across SEA. The growing impact of social media on influencing consumers' purchase decisions is driving more and more brands to shift their advertising focus to this emerging marketing outlet. "Live commerce" emerges as live streaming and e-commerce converge so that consumers and brands experience real-time engagement and an instantaneous feedback loop. SoPa increases customer engagement while also focusing on the quality of relationships through a campaign-based approach enabled by this latest partnership.Alfredo Ouro, Co-founder & CEO @ Onlive.Site, emphatically explains, "We are delighted to enter into this win-win partnership with SOPA and TMG to bring our cutting-edge live commerce technology to one of the fastest growing digital areas in the world. With its large base of users, associated brands and content creators in SEA, TMG is ideally positioned as the perfect partner for Onlive.Site in a region that brings together everything necessary for live shopping to be a success: pervasive shopping culture, internet tech-savvy population and favourable social demographic profile".Dennis Nguyen, TMG Chairman, comments, "We are thrilled to partner with Onlive.Site as we onboard meaningful partnerships with brands and e-stores in Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. This partnership allows TMG to bundle Onlive.Site subscription model with influencer marketing services to swiftly engage brands and create live streaming sales campaigns. New revenue models are being developed with this innovative partnership. Our mission is to provide media owners with dedicated technology services that build and monetise their brands' audience on social video platforms".Alfredo Ouro adds, "With video accounting for more than 80% of all consumed internet traffic this year, no single company should ignore this audio-visual format as the most engaging and effective way to sell and communicate with their customers and stakeholders through live shopping, video- shoppable, and exclusive branded video-channels. Our one-stop live commerce studio possibilities for integrating all forms of interactive video on any website or digital platform are now endless and we want to make them available to every brand in SEA, thanks to our partnership with TMG and SOPA".About Thoughtful Media Group IncFounded in 2010 and acquired by SoPa in 2022 as a wholly-owned subsidiary, TMG is a Bangkok-headquartered social commerce-focused, premium digital video Multi-Platform Network ("MPN")/social media influencer advertising platform servicing the SEA countries of Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.About Society Pass IncFounded in 2018 as a digitally-focused loyalty and data marketing ecosystem in the fast-growing markets of Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, which account for more than 80% of the SEA population, and with offices located in Angeles, Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Manila, and Singapore, SoPa is an acquisition-focused e-commerce holding company operating 6 interconnected verticals (loyalty, digital media, travel, telecoms, lifestyle, and F&B), which seamlessly connects millions of registered consumers and hundreds of thousands of registered merchants/brands across multiple product and service categories throughout SEA.Society Pass completed an initial public offering and began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker SOPA in November 2021. SOPA shares were added to the Russell 2000 index in December 2021.SoPa acquires fast growing e-commerce companies and expands its user base across a robust product and service ecosystem. SoPa integrates these complementary businesses through its Society Pass loyalty platform and circulation of its universal loyalty points or Society Points, which has entered beta testing and is expected to launch broadly at the beginning of 2023. Society Pass loyalty program members earn and redeem Society Points and receive personalised promotions based on SoPa's data capabilities and understanding of consumer shopping behaviour. SoPa has amassed more than 3.3 million registered consumers and over 205,000 registered merchants and brands. It has invested 2+ years building proprietary IT architecture to effectively scale and support its consumers, merchants, and acquisitions.Society Pass leverages technology to tailor a more personalised experience for customers in the purchase journey and to transform the entire retail value chain in SEA. SoPa operates Thoughtful Media Group, a Thailand-based, a social commerce-focused, premium digital video multi-platform network; NusaTrip, a leading Indonesia-based Online Travel Agency; Gorilla Networks, a Singapore-based, web3-enabled mobile blockchain network operator; Leflair.com, Vietnam's leading lifestyle e-commerce platform; Pushkart.ph, a popular grocery delivery company in Philippines; Handycart.vn, a leading online restaurant delivery service based in Vietnam; and Mangan, a leading local restaurant delivery service in Philippines. For more information, please check out: http://thesocietypass.com/.About Onlive.SiteHeadquartered in Barcelona, ONLIVE.SITE is the fastest growing SAAS for live commerce and video-sales enablement in Europe & LATAM. In less than 1 year since launching Onlive.Site already works with +150 all-size brands operating from 25 countries and making live commerce available to customers from 95 countries worldwide. Thanks to this partnership with SOPA, Onlive.Site is extending its presence to South East Asia that together with LATAM are two of the three fastest growing e-commerce markets in the world according to Insider Intelligence.Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release may include "forward-looking statements," within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, words such as "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend" and similar expressions, as they relate to us or our management team, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company's management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors detailed in the Company's filings with the SEC. All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are qualified in their entirety by this paragraph. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company's registration statement and prospectus relating to the Company's initial public offering filed with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.Media contactPRecious Communications for SoPasopa@preciouscomms.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Rovanperä crowned youngest ever champion with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing JCN Newswire

Rovanperä crowned youngest ever champion with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

October 3, 2022
TOKYO, Oct 3, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Kalle Rovanpera has become the youngest ever winner of an FIA World Rally Championship title* at the age of just 22 years and one day, after the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team driver and his co-driver Jonne Halttunen secured their maiden crowns in style with victory at Rally New Zealand.Taking the title in only his third season competing at rallying's highest level, Rovanpera is more than five years younger than the previous record holder Colin McRae was when he won the championship in 1995.Rovanpera has been the benchmark driver in the first year of the WRC's new hybrid Rally1 regulations, and his victory in New Zealand is his sixth of the season in the GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID. Having led the standings since winning round two in Sweden in February, he has now clinched the title with two rallies remaining.His is the eighth WRC title to be won by a Toyota driver and the fourth in as many years. Rovanpera is the first Finnish driver to win the championship for 20 years and the first to do so driving a car built in Finland.Outstanding speed in difficult weather conditions has been a key attribute to Rovanpera's driving in 2022 and was also central to his victory in New Zealand, where the smooth gravel roads were hosting the WRC for the first time in a decade. After finishing the longest day of the rally on Friday in mixed conditions in fourth overall, he excelled on a soaking wet Saturday on his 22nd birthday to take over the lead and build an advantage of almost half a minute.Sunday brought further wet weather for the final four stages but Rovanpera managed his lead ahead of the rally-ending Power Stage. Only a top-four time there was needed to secure the two extra bonus points he required for the championship, but he nonetheless recorded the fastest time - the seventh occasion he has topped the Power Stage this season.The outgoing champion Sebastien Ogier completed a one-two finish for the team together with co-driver Benjamin Veillas on their fourth start of the 2022 campaign. Part of a close four-way fight for the lead earlier in the rally, they played an important role for their team-mates by taking points away from their championship rivals.The one-two finish overall, plus the first and third fastest times from the Power Stage, ensures that the team increases its manufacturers' championship lead to 81 points with 104 left available.For more information, visit https://toyotagazooracing.com/wrc/release/2022/rd11-day4/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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