KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- New drug innovation, patient-centric eClinical solutions and the latest trends in pharmaceutical research topped the agenda at the Innovation Forum Asia, an inaugural customer summit hosted by OmniComm Systems, Inc, a leading global provider of clinical data management technology.
Co-hosted by Tri-I Biotech, the Shanghai-based event attracted a larger-than-anticipated crowd of attendees and speakers.
“This was a great event for OmniComm in China. I am so happy to see the rapid growth of OmniComm’s business in the region, and I want to thank Tri-I for its great partnership with us during the past four years,” said OmniComm China General Manager, Feng Cheng.
The two-day Innovation Forum Asia drew a large crowd of representatives from nearly 50 life science organisations.
Attendees heard presentations from thought leaders, academic researchers and OmniComm customers who achieved significant gains in productivity, automation, data quality, operational efficiency and compliance, among others, using OmniComm’s EDC products.
During the event, OmniComm featured several eClinical products, including TrialMaster® Version 5, Acuity Analytics, AutoEncoder, IRTMaster, TrialOne® and T1xpress.
“Our regional and global networking events are designed to provide a forum for our customers to discuss key industry topics, exchange thoughts and best practices, and showcase OmniComm’s commitment to innovation and ongoing development in the clinical research industry,” said OmniComm Systems President and Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Johnson.
For more information, visit www.omnicomm.com.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, May 31, 2019
CvE performance agency expands into APAC with new vice-president
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Control vs Exposed (CvE), a new performance agency that combines the best features of consultancies, media agencies and technology companies, has expanded into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
In line with that, the agency has appointed Justin Orkin as its new vice-president of global business strategy to head the company’s operations in the region.
Orkin is operating out of Singapore’s main media hub at 22 Cross Street.
He will report directly to CvE executive vice-president of global business strategy, Brody O’Harran who is based in Seattle, Washington.
Working for companies such as Verizon, AOL and Yahoo, Orkin has partnered with global CMOs in both the United States and APAC, and helped bridge both gaps in terms of strategic revenue growth.
“The APAC market is ripe for opportunity in advertising, and my expertise will allow us to further educate our clients on the importance of efficient performance solutions,” said Orkin.
CvE’s services include full-service digital media, programmatic in-housing, consulting and implementation, and audit and analytics.
The company offers marketers full transparency for a fee, data and performance perspective. More details at https://controlvexposed.com/
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In line with that, the agency has appointed Justin Orkin as its new vice-president of global business strategy to head the company’s operations in the region.
Orkin is operating out of Singapore’s main media hub at 22 Cross Street.
He will report directly to CvE executive vice-president of global business strategy, Brody O’Harran who is based in Seattle, Washington.
Working for companies such as Verizon, AOL and Yahoo, Orkin has partnered with global CMOs in both the United States and APAC, and helped bridge both gaps in terms of strategic revenue growth.
“The APAC market is ripe for opportunity in advertising, and my expertise will allow us to further educate our clients on the importance of efficient performance solutions,” said Orkin.
CvE’s services include full-service digital media, programmatic in-housing, consulting and implementation, and audit and analytics.
The company offers marketers full transparency for a fee, data and performance perspective. More details at https://controlvexposed.com/
-- BERNAMA
Thursday, May 30, 2019
MILREM ROBOTICS DELIVERED TWO THEMIS UGVS TO THE DUTCH ARMY
OIRSCHOT, The Netherlands, May 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Robot and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Unit of the 13th Light Brigade of the Royal Netherlands Army received two THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles developed by Milrem Robotics in April for their Concept Development and Experimentation Project.
Milrem Robotics delivered the two UGVs in the middle of April for the Army’s project that looks into how to exploit the possibilities new unmanned platforms provide for increasing combat power and decreasing risk to soldiers.
The THeMIS UGVs were delivered in transport configuration together with initial spare parts and accessories. The company will also provide operator and maintenance training, tactical deployment know-how and life cycle support and upgrades during a two-year period.
“We are extremely proud to have the THeMIS in operation with the Royal Netherlands Army,” Kuldar Väärsi, CEO of Milrem Robotics stated. “Rigorous tests and combat exercises held in Europe, US and the Middle-East have proven that the THeMIS is an effective tool for dismounted troops and we have no doubt the Dutch Army will be more than satisfied,” he added.
“The THeMIS UGVs were chosen for their superior terrain skills – this 1,5-ton robot can effortlessly negotiate 30 degree slopes while carrying a payload of at least 750 kg with ease,” said Lieutenant Colonel Jules den Ouden, commander of the RAS unit.
The THeMIS’ capabilities were put to the test right after delivery in the tough Scottish landscape during an exercise where the RAS used unmanned ground vehicles for the first time.
“The THeMIS played a major role in the supply chain. Why would we need to go get ammo and set ourselves up as targets when the THeMIS can bring it to us?” the commander asked.
The THeMIS has been previously deployed in several military exercises for example Last Mile and Army Warfighting Experiment 2018 in the UK. One THeMIS UGV was recently deployed in Mali together with soldiers from the Estonian Defence Forces.
About Milrem Robotics
Milrem Robotics is an Estonian defence industry company with the primary focus of manufacturing unmanned ground vehicles, developing robotic warfare solutions and performing concept of operations and doctrine level warfare analysis.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=34635
Milrem Robotics delivered the two UGVs in the middle of April for the Army’s project that looks into how to exploit the possibilities new unmanned platforms provide for increasing combat power and decreasing risk to soldiers.
The THeMIS UGVs were delivered in transport configuration together with initial spare parts and accessories. The company will also provide operator and maintenance training, tactical deployment know-how and life cycle support and upgrades during a two-year period.
“We are extremely proud to have the THeMIS in operation with the Royal Netherlands Army,” Kuldar Väärsi, CEO of Milrem Robotics stated. “Rigorous tests and combat exercises held in Europe, US and the Middle-East have proven that the THeMIS is an effective tool for dismounted troops and we have no doubt the Dutch Army will be more than satisfied,” he added.
“The THeMIS UGVs were chosen for their superior terrain skills – this 1,5-ton robot can effortlessly negotiate 30 degree slopes while carrying a payload of at least 750 kg with ease,” said Lieutenant Colonel Jules den Ouden, commander of the RAS unit.
The THeMIS’ capabilities were put to the test right after delivery in the tough Scottish landscape during an exercise where the RAS used unmanned ground vehicles for the first time.
“The THeMIS played a major role in the supply chain. Why would we need to go get ammo and set ourselves up as targets when the THeMIS can bring it to us?” the commander asked.
The THeMIS has been previously deployed in several military exercises for example Last Mile and Army Warfighting Experiment 2018 in the UK. One THeMIS UGV was recently deployed in Mali together with soldiers from the Estonian Defence Forces.
About Milrem Robotics
Milrem Robotics is an Estonian defence industry company with the primary focus of manufacturing unmanned ground vehicles, developing robotic warfare solutions and performing concept of operations and doctrine level warfare analysis.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=34635
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Have marketplace will fly: airfree raises € 2.3 million fund from business angels
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- airfree, a French startup has received a €2.3 million support from its first round business angels, Shiseido and the Starburst accelerator. (€1 = RM4.68)
Also referred to as ‘Marketplace of the Sky’, airfree recently took off towards marketing its solution to airline companies, with the validation of a technical Proof of Concept, in partnership with Singapore Airlines' Krislab programme.
airfree, which created the first inflight duty-free product marketplace, has developed an e/m-commerce platform, which deeply transforms the experience of selling products inflight.
By making airport products and services available up in the air, the global offer will boost the sales of airport duty-free retailers, and increase airline revenue with an end-to-end solution by reducing satellite connectivity related costs, with a simple and optimised user experience.
For airline companies, airfree is an all-in-one solution that will allow their investments in connectivity equipment to be profitable, as well as offer a premium service to the passengers - a digital catalogue of more than 10,000 references.
Duty-free retailers receive additional revenue from a targeted and qualified audience for an extended period of time (during the whole flight).
Passengers enjoy a premium experience during flight time that gives access to all available products in duty-free shops, in transit or at the airport of arrival, on a click and collect model.
airfree aims to become the world's leading airline marketplace. More details on the company at www.airfree.aero
-- BERNAMA
Japan's centuries-old traditional art comes alive at Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels in Shinjuku will host the ‘39th Arita and Imari Porcelain Exhibition – The Old and the New in Harmony’, come July.
The event which begins on July 1, ends on Aug 5.
According to a statement, the exhibition will introduce the Arita and Imari porcelain, the first ceramics made about 400 years ago in the southern island of Kyushu, Japan.
Eight renowned and modern porcelain makers from the Arita and Imari regions of Saga Prefecture in Kyushu will display and sell their products.
The hotel’s restaurants will also serve specially-prepared foods using Arita and Imari porcelain, whereby visitors also can purchase porcelain products after dining at the restaurants.
Space producer and Japan Party Planner Association chairman, Yoko Maruyama and her associates will create special coordinated table settings using porcelain dishes to demonstrate how to beautifully integrate porcelain into daily lifestyles.
This year marks the 39th time of the exhibition, reflecting the strong interest in Arita and Imari porcelain products. The exhibition aims to provide international guests an experience in the beauty of Japan’s traditional Arita and Imari porcelain products.
For more information, contact https://www.keioplaza.com.
-- BERNAMA
The event which begins on July 1, ends on Aug 5.
According to a statement, the exhibition will introduce the Arita and Imari porcelain, the first ceramics made about 400 years ago in the southern island of Kyushu, Japan.
Eight renowned and modern porcelain makers from the Arita and Imari regions of Saga Prefecture in Kyushu will display and sell their products.
The hotel’s restaurants will also serve specially-prepared foods using Arita and Imari porcelain, whereby visitors also can purchase porcelain products after dining at the restaurants.
Space producer and Japan Party Planner Association chairman, Yoko Maruyama and her associates will create special coordinated table settings using porcelain dishes to demonstrate how to beautifully integrate porcelain into daily lifestyles.
This year marks the 39th time of the exhibition, reflecting the strong interest in Arita and Imari porcelain products. The exhibition aims to provide international guests an experience in the beauty of Japan’s traditional Arita and Imari porcelain products.
For more information, contact https://www.keioplaza.com.
-- BERNAMA
Toshiba Memory Corporation's XG6-P SSD Series boost capacity for performance-demanding workloads
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Memory Corporation, the world leader in memory solutions has announced the XG6-P solid state drive (SSD) Series for high-end applications and data centre deployments.
Aiming to boost capacity for performance-demanding workloads, the series offer up to 2,048GB of capacity and over 30 per cent higher sequential write bandwidth than its predecessor.
Sampling to OEM customers will begin from mid-June, according to a statement.
The XG6-P is suited for high-end workstation PCs and gaming systems, as well as cost-optimised data centre and composable infrastructures.
Leveraging Toshiba Memory’s 96-layer BiCS FLASH 3D TLC (3-bit-per-cell), XG6-P SSDs provide high storage capacity, while maintaining the promise of ultra-thin, high-speed storage with exceptional power efficiency.
The 2,048GB XG6-P SSD is available in a single-sided M.2 2280 (22 x 80mm) form factor and offers security options, including TCG Pyrite Version 1.0 support for Non-SED (Self-Encrypting Drive) configurations and TCG Opal Version 2.01 support for SED.
The series will be displayed from June 12 to 14 at Interop Tokyo 2019 in Makuhari Messe, Japan. For more information, contact https://business.toshiba-memory.com.
-- BERNAMA
Aiming to boost capacity for performance-demanding workloads, the series offer up to 2,048GB of capacity and over 30 per cent higher sequential write bandwidth than its predecessor.
Sampling to OEM customers will begin from mid-June, according to a statement.
The XG6-P is suited for high-end workstation PCs and gaming systems, as well as cost-optimised data centre and composable infrastructures.
Leveraging Toshiba Memory’s 96-layer BiCS FLASH 3D TLC (3-bit-per-cell), XG6-P SSDs provide high storage capacity, while maintaining the promise of ultra-thin, high-speed storage with exceptional power efficiency.
The 2,048GB XG6-P SSD is available in a single-sided M.2 2280 (22 x 80mm) form factor and offers security options, including TCG Pyrite Version 1.0 support for Non-SED (Self-Encrypting Drive) configurations and TCG Opal Version 2.01 support for SED.
The series will be displayed from June 12 to 14 at Interop Tokyo 2019 in Makuhari Messe, Japan. For more information, contact https://business.toshiba-memory.com.
-- BERNAMA
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
'Ni Hao Ma?' learn Mandarin in Taiwan while travelling abroad
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Mandarin Chinese-language centres of Taiwan’s universities and the tourism industry will offer innovative tours that combine local cultural adventures with language learning for visitors to enjoy trips to Taiwan.
According to a statement from the Office of Global Mandarin Education, the more-than-just-sightseeing trip offers a culinary tour by the Tamkang University. Participants shop for ingredients in a traditional market and participate in a cooking session, guided by a professional language instructor.
Meanwhile, Chung Yuan Christian University offers four different tours consisting of a visit to historical sites; exploration of aesthetics of modern and historical buildings; introduction of the culture of indigenous groups; and, classic cultural activities.
In Southern and Central Taiwan, Feng Chia University combines language learning with themed cultural tours to local attractions such as the Feng Chia Night Market, while Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages offers language learning with delectable Taiwanese cuisine.
For an immersive experience of Taiwan, visitors are recommended to try cultural tours that are immensely more satisfying than standard sightseeing packages, while learning to speak a language that is used by 1.2 billion people worldwide.
For more information, visit https://ogme.edu.tw.
-- BERNAMA
According to a statement from the Office of Global Mandarin Education, the more-than-just-sightseeing trip offers a culinary tour by the Tamkang University. Participants shop for ingredients in a traditional market and participate in a cooking session, guided by a professional language instructor.
Meanwhile, Chung Yuan Christian University offers four different tours consisting of a visit to historical sites; exploration of aesthetics of modern and historical buildings; introduction of the culture of indigenous groups; and, classic cultural activities.
In Southern and Central Taiwan, Feng Chia University combines language learning with themed cultural tours to local attractions such as the Feng Chia Night Market, while Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages offers language learning with delectable Taiwanese cuisine.
For an immersive experience of Taiwan, visitors are recommended to try cultural tours that are immensely more satisfying than standard sightseeing packages, while learning to speak a language that is used by 1.2 billion people worldwide.
For more information, visit https://ogme.edu.tw.
-- BERNAMA
Invivoscribe adds test menu at international clinical laboratories
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Invivoscribe Inc, a privately held biotechnology company, has expanded space and testing capabilities in its international network of accredited LabPMM® clinical laboratories.
Additions to the test menu will include morphology, IHC, flow cytometry, as well as the latest multiparameter flow- (MPF) and NGS-based minimal residual disease (MRD) testing of primary specimens.
The newly-added services will further support rapid patient diagnosis, study subject enrolment and stratifications.
They will be available by year-end in San Diego, followed by the clinical laboratories in Japan, Germany and China.
Invivoscribe chief scientific officer and chief executive officer, Dr Jeffrey Miller said the comprehensive test menu would eliminate the need for partners to split primary specimens, dramatically decreasing turnaround times and accelerating receipt of comprehensive test reports.
“This is especially, important for partners performing international clinical trials, as enrolment in frontline therapies often requires timely testing and reporting, which can be delayed when using multiple vendors.”
Invivoscribe’s wholly-owned LabPMM laboratories are accredited per regional requirement and the only clinical reference laboratories offering tests with bioinformatics software developed and manufactured by Invivoscribe in its FDA-registered cGMP facility.
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Additions to the test menu will include morphology, IHC, flow cytometry, as well as the latest multiparameter flow- (MPF) and NGS-based minimal residual disease (MRD) testing of primary specimens.
The newly-added services will further support rapid patient diagnosis, study subject enrolment and stratifications.
They will be available by year-end in San Diego, followed by the clinical laboratories in Japan, Germany and China.
Invivoscribe chief scientific officer and chief executive officer, Dr Jeffrey Miller said the comprehensive test menu would eliminate the need for partners to split primary specimens, dramatically decreasing turnaround times and accelerating receipt of comprehensive test reports.
“This is especially, important for partners performing international clinical trials, as enrolment in frontline therapies often requires timely testing and reporting, which can be delayed when using multiple vendors.”
Invivoscribe’s wholly-owned LabPMM laboratories are accredited per regional requirement and the only clinical reference laboratories offering tests with bioinformatics software developed and manufactured by Invivoscribe in its FDA-registered cGMP facility.
-- BERNAMA
Monday, May 27, 2019
Malaysia representatives participate in China's Mariculture Industry Forum, Seaweed Cooperation Workshop
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Sun Yat-sen University and Ocean University of China recently held the Development of China-ASEAN Mariculture Industry Development Forum and ‘Seaweed Cooperation Workshop’ in Zhuhai, China.
(Mariculture is a specialised branch of aquaculture involving the cultivation of marine organisms for food and other products in the open ocean)
The conference was attended by 39 international representatives from 28 bodies, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and other ASEAN countries and International organisations.
According to a statement, more than 300 representatives from 100 educational, scientific and corporation units in China also attended the event.
Malaysian representatives, University of Malaya and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu also attended the seaweed cooperation workshop.
The meeting discussed the current situation and development tendency of mariculture development in China and ASEAN, while also launched the ‘Declaration on Seaweed Cooperation’.
The declaration is a solid foundation for further promoting China-ASEAN cooperation in areas such as seaweed, especially in the joint laboratory construction, science and technology cooperation, talent training, technology demonstration and industrial cooperation.
-- BERNAMA
(Mariculture is a specialised branch of aquaculture involving the cultivation of marine organisms for food and other products in the open ocean)
The conference was attended by 39 international representatives from 28 bodies, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and other ASEAN countries and International organisations.
According to a statement, more than 300 representatives from 100 educational, scientific and corporation units in China also attended the event.
Malaysian representatives, University of Malaya and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu also attended the seaweed cooperation workshop.
The meeting discussed the current situation and development tendency of mariculture development in China and ASEAN, while also launched the ‘Declaration on Seaweed Cooperation’.
The declaration is a solid foundation for further promoting China-ASEAN cooperation in areas such as seaweed, especially in the joint laboratory construction, science and technology cooperation, talent training, technology demonstration and industrial cooperation.
-- BERNAMA
AM Best´s report expects captive domicile growth in Asia-Pacific
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- AM Best in its new report expects to see significant growth of captive formations in Asia-Pacific (APAC) domiciles as economies grow and businesses seek new and more sophisticated ways of risk management and control.
In the Best’s Market Segment Report, ‘Asia-Pacific Captive Domiciles Poised for Growth’, AM Best looked at the state of APAC captive domiciles and reported that captive insurer growth to date had remained relatively slow, mainly due to the persistently competitive insurance market.
With abundant capacity available at cheaper costs, the benefits of establishing a captive may not seem particularly attractive. A lack of knowledge and understanding of captive insurance also pervades the APAC region.
However, businesses have expanded their use of captive insurance past providing cover for traditional property and liability risks into non-traditional classes of risk, such as cyber and trade credit.
The report stated that as Asia’s economies rose in prominence, fuelled by the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises, captive domiciles in APAC would thrive.
Singapore, Labuan and the Federated States of Micronesia stand out as established captive domiciles while China and Hong Kong, emerging as regulators have been keen to develop captive insurance in their jurisdictions.
AM Best is a global rating agency and information provider with a unique focus on the insurance industry. For more information, contact www.ambest.com.
-- BERNAMA
In the Best’s Market Segment Report, ‘Asia-Pacific Captive Domiciles Poised for Growth’, AM Best looked at the state of APAC captive domiciles and reported that captive insurer growth to date had remained relatively slow, mainly due to the persistently competitive insurance market.
With abundant capacity available at cheaper costs, the benefits of establishing a captive may not seem particularly attractive. A lack of knowledge and understanding of captive insurance also pervades the APAC region.
However, businesses have expanded their use of captive insurance past providing cover for traditional property and liability risks into non-traditional classes of risk, such as cyber and trade credit.
The report stated that as Asia’s economies rose in prominence, fuelled by the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises, captive domiciles in APAC would thrive.
Singapore, Labuan and the Federated States of Micronesia stand out as established captive domiciles while China and Hong Kong, emerging as regulators have been keen to develop captive insurance in their jurisdictions.
AM Best is a global rating agency and information provider with a unique focus on the insurance industry. For more information, contact www.ambest.com.
-- BERNAMA
Lucky customer vrooms away with brand-new Mercedes-Benz in AmBank campaign
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- AmBank Level Up Your Lifestyle Campaign Phase 2 will see another unit of all-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class awaiting the second grand prize winner.
Phase 2 of the campaign kicked off on April 1 and will end on June 30.
Besides the Mercedes-Benz, AmBank is also giving away Lazada vouchers worth RM500 as the daily prize throughout the campaign period.
AmBank (M) Bhd, Retail Banking, managing director, Jade Lee said the offering of luxury and lucrative prizes throughout these campaigns further demonstrated its appreciation to valued AmBank customers for their support towards their products.
“We will be giving away another brand-new Mercedes-Benz after June 2019, so keep spending with your AmBank credit cards”.
Tey Jian, from Johor, emerged Grand Prize winner of AmBank’s Level Up Your Lifestyle Campaign Phase 1.
The 25-year-old executive recently received his all-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class in Menara Hap Seng here.
Registration and details for this campaign at www.ambank.com.my/up
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Phase 2 of the campaign kicked off on April 1 and will end on June 30.
Besides the Mercedes-Benz, AmBank is also giving away Lazada vouchers worth RM500 as the daily prize throughout the campaign period.
AmBank (M) Bhd, Retail Banking, managing director, Jade Lee said the offering of luxury and lucrative prizes throughout these campaigns further demonstrated its appreciation to valued AmBank customers for their support towards their products.
“We will be giving away another brand-new Mercedes-Benz after June 2019, so keep spending with your AmBank credit cards”.
Tey Jian, from Johor, emerged Grand Prize winner of AmBank’s Level Up Your Lifestyle Campaign Phase 1.
The 25-year-old executive recently received his all-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class in Menara Hap Seng here.
Registration and details for this campaign at www.ambank.com.my/up
-- BERNAMA
Teledyne DALSA charge-domain CMOS TDI camera currently in production
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and global leader in machine vision technology, has announced that its newest charge-domain CMOS TDI camera, the Linea HS, is in volume production.
“Multi-array TDI technology provides cutting-edge performance for today’s demanding vision applications. Various selectable stage combinations of both arrays enable best imaging results to meet different application requirements,” said senior product manager, Xing-Fei He.
The 16k camera offers 300 kHz line rate or 5 GPix/sec data throughput for high-performance imaging applications such as flat panel display, PCB and wafer inspection, gene sequencing, digital pathology and web inspection.
The key features include mono/HDR imaging with single or dual outputs; low noise and high sensitivity; active pixel assisted alignment; camera Link HS fibre optic interface for high reliability and long cable data transmission and lower system costs.
Teledyne DALSA is a part of the Teledyne Imaging group and leader in the design, manufacture and deployment of digital imaging components for machine vision. For more information, contact http://www.teledynedalsa.com/en/home.
-- BERNAMA
“Multi-array TDI technology provides cutting-edge performance for today’s demanding vision applications. Various selectable stage combinations of both arrays enable best imaging results to meet different application requirements,” said senior product manager, Xing-Fei He.
The 16k camera offers 300 kHz line rate or 5 GPix/sec data throughput for high-performance imaging applications such as flat panel display, PCB and wafer inspection, gene sequencing, digital pathology and web inspection.
The key features include mono/HDR imaging with single or dual outputs; low noise and high sensitivity; active pixel assisted alignment; camera Link HS fibre optic interface for high reliability and long cable data transmission and lower system costs.
Teledyne DALSA is a part of the Teledyne Imaging group and leader in the design, manufacture and deployment of digital imaging components for machine vision. For more information, contact http://www.teledynedalsa.com/en/home.
-- BERNAMA
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Kuala Lumpur's Hilton, Renaissance, Grand Hyatt named Asia Pacific's Top 50 Meeting Hotels
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Hyatt Regency Sydney has retained the number one position for the second year running, for the Top 50 Meeting Hotels in Asia Pacific, according to Cvent, a market leader in meetings, events, and hospitality technology.
Following Hyatt Regency Sydney, the top 10 are Grand Hyatt Singapore, Grand Hyatt Seoul, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, Pan Pacific Singapore, InterContinental Sydney, Hilton Tokyo, Singapore’s Shangri-La Hotel, ANA InterContinental Tokyo and Marina Bay Sands Singapore.
Also listed were Kuala Lumpur’s Hilton, Renaissance and Grand Hyatt which clinched the 17th, 23rd and 40th place, respectively.
Hotel properties have been evaluated from January 2018 through December, based on criteria designed to provide the most accurate reflection of the top meeting hotels in the United States, Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific regions.
The list compiled by analysing meeting and event booking activities through the Cvent Supplier Network (CSN) has ranked the venues based on MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions), according to various criteria including total requests for proposals and conversion rate.
CSN features more than 260,000 hotels, resorts and special event venues. The platform contains listings of hotels and other venues in more than 175 countries that can be searched and filtered based on approximately 200 meetings and event attributes.
Full list of the winner is available at https://www.cvent.com/microsites/cvents-2019-top-meeting-hotels/cvents-top-50-meeting-hotels-in-apac or visit https://www.cvent.com.
-- BERNAMA
Following Hyatt Regency Sydney, the top 10 are Grand Hyatt Singapore, Grand Hyatt Seoul, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, Pan Pacific Singapore, InterContinental Sydney, Hilton Tokyo, Singapore’s Shangri-La Hotel, ANA InterContinental Tokyo and Marina Bay Sands Singapore.
Also listed were Kuala Lumpur’s Hilton, Renaissance and Grand Hyatt which clinched the 17th, 23rd and 40th place, respectively.
Hotel properties have been evaluated from January 2018 through December, based on criteria designed to provide the most accurate reflection of the top meeting hotels in the United States, Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific regions.
The list compiled by analysing meeting and event booking activities through the Cvent Supplier Network (CSN) has ranked the venues based on MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions), according to various criteria including total requests for proposals and conversion rate.
CSN features more than 260,000 hotels, resorts and special event venues. The platform contains listings of hotels and other venues in more than 175 countries that can be searched and filtered based on approximately 200 meetings and event attributes.
Full list of the winner is available at https://www.cvent.com/microsites/cvents-2019-top-meeting-hotels/cvents-top-50-meeting-hotels-in-apac or visit https://www.cvent.com.
-- BERNAMA
MENICON ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF MENICON BLOOM MYOPIA CONTROL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
NAGOYA, Japan, May 24, 2019 /Kyodo JBN- AsiaNet/ --
- Launch Features Initial Introduction of Menicon Bloom Night, First and Only CE-approved Orthokeratology Contact Lens in Europe for Myopia Control -
Menicon Co., Ltd. announced on May 24 the launch of the Menicon Bloom Myopia Control Management System, a holistic approach for myopia control management. The launch features the initial introduction of Menicon Bloom Night, an orthokeratology contact lens therapy for myopia control management.
(Logo: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/img/201905216625-O1-4k0Q106r)
Myopia, also known as near- or short-sightedness, is the most common refractive error and the major cause of vision impairment worldwide. It affects approximately 30% of the world's population and its prevalence has been forecast to affect about 50% of the world's population by 2050. The prevalence of myopia in young adolescents has been increasing in recent decades to about 30% in industrialized societies of the West and epidemic levels of over 90% in some parts of Far East Asia. Globally, it is recognized as a significant public health concern associated with increased ocular-related morbidity and considerable healthcare costs.
Menicon Bloom Night therapy involves the overnight wear of a specially designed reverse geometry orthokeratology contact lens, manufactured in hyper oxygen-permeable Menicon Z rigid material that ensures optimal corneal oxygenation for comfortable and safe contact lens wear. The treatment temporarily changes the shape of the cornea, which results in reduction of refractive error, thus eliminating the need to wear contact lenses throughout the waking hours after lenses are removed. The new corneal shape provides a particular optical path for incoming light that counters the ocular growth response associated with myopia development. Through this mechanism, Menicon Bloom Night is indicated for the correction of refractive myopia and for control of myopia when prescribed and managed by a qualified eye care professional.
Menicon Bloom Night contact lenses have been reviewed and validated via numerous comprehensive, peer-reviewed studies related to myopia control management. Menicon Bloom Night therapy has proven to be well accepted by parents and to improve children's self-esteem in terms of physical appearance, participation in activities, academic performance and peer perception. With the accumulation of long-term and comprehensive scientific evidence over the years, Menicon Bloom Night has met the highest standards of safety, efficacy and quality required to grant the treatment CE approval for myopia control management in Europe.
The fitting of Menicon Bloom Night is optimized by the use of Easyfit software, a sophisticated, user-friendly tool which accurately guides the eye care professional through the fitting process. Additionally, a specially designed mobile phone application, Menicon's Virtual Dr., has been developed to enhance the monitoring and communication process between eye care professionals and patients. Menicon Bloom Night is only available for certified eye care professionals. With the launch of this groundbreaking myopia care therapy, Menicon has become one of the few companies to have devices officially approved for myopia control management in Europe and demonstrates the company's continued commitment to the field of myopia control.
Menicon Bloom Night will be launched initially in The Netherlands, followed soon thereafter with launches in other European markets. Further information about the product and availability will be forthcoming soon.
Dr. Hidenari Tanaka, CEO, Menicon Co., Ltd., commented: "We are delighted with the major breakthrough achieved with the approval and launch of our Menicon Bloom Myopia Control Management System. We are confident that our continuing commitment to myopia control management will position Menicon as a key contributor in this field and strengthen our position as a global vision care company. It is our belief that the growing prevalence of worldwide myopia progression requires a comprehensive and educated response and we have identified this as a major initiative within our development programs. As a pioneer of contact lenses, we will develop our myopia control business based on our accumulated technology, products and services and contribute to society by supporting eye care professionals in managing the fast growing incidence of myopia."
About Menicon:
Menicon Co., Ltd. (7780: Tokyo), founded by Mr. Kyoichi Tanaka in 1951, is Japan's first and largest contact lens manufacturer, and now is represented in over 30 countries. Menicon is a manufacturer dedicated to all areas of soft and gas-permeable contact lens-related businesses, including manufacture, sales, export and import of contact lenses and other medical goods; manufacture and sales of medical instruments; sales of medical supplies; and research and development of intraocular lenses. For more information, visit www.menicon.com.
*"Bloom", "Bloom Night", "Menicon Z" and "Easyfit" are trademarks of Menicon Co., Ltd.
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- Launch Features Initial Introduction of Menicon Bloom Night, First and Only CE-approved Orthokeratology Contact Lens in Europe for Myopia Control -
Menicon Co., Ltd. announced on May 24 the launch of the Menicon Bloom Myopia Control Management System, a holistic approach for myopia control management. The launch features the initial introduction of Menicon Bloom Night, an orthokeratology contact lens therapy for myopia control management.
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Myopia, also known as near- or short-sightedness, is the most common refractive error and the major cause of vision impairment worldwide. It affects approximately 30% of the world's population and its prevalence has been forecast to affect about 50% of the world's population by 2050. The prevalence of myopia in young adolescents has been increasing in recent decades to about 30% in industrialized societies of the West and epidemic levels of over 90% in some parts of Far East Asia. Globally, it is recognized as a significant public health concern associated with increased ocular-related morbidity and considerable healthcare costs.
Menicon Bloom Night therapy involves the overnight wear of a specially designed reverse geometry orthokeratology contact lens, manufactured in hyper oxygen-permeable Menicon Z rigid material that ensures optimal corneal oxygenation for comfortable and safe contact lens wear. The treatment temporarily changes the shape of the cornea, which results in reduction of refractive error, thus eliminating the need to wear contact lenses throughout the waking hours after lenses are removed. The new corneal shape provides a particular optical path for incoming light that counters the ocular growth response associated with myopia development. Through this mechanism, Menicon Bloom Night is indicated for the correction of refractive myopia and for control of myopia when prescribed and managed by a qualified eye care professional.
Menicon Bloom Night contact lenses have been reviewed and validated via numerous comprehensive, peer-reviewed studies related to myopia control management. Menicon Bloom Night therapy has proven to be well accepted by parents and to improve children's self-esteem in terms of physical appearance, participation in activities, academic performance and peer perception. With the accumulation of long-term and comprehensive scientific evidence over the years, Menicon Bloom Night has met the highest standards of safety, efficacy and quality required to grant the treatment CE approval for myopia control management in Europe.
The fitting of Menicon Bloom Night is optimized by the use of Easyfit software, a sophisticated, user-friendly tool which accurately guides the eye care professional through the fitting process. Additionally, a specially designed mobile phone application, Menicon's Virtual Dr., has been developed to enhance the monitoring and communication process between eye care professionals and patients. Menicon Bloom Night is only available for certified eye care professionals. With the launch of this groundbreaking myopia care therapy, Menicon has become one of the few companies to have devices officially approved for myopia control management in Europe and demonstrates the company's continued commitment to the field of myopia control.
Menicon Bloom Night will be launched initially in The Netherlands, followed soon thereafter with launches in other European markets. Further information about the product and availability will be forthcoming soon.
Dr. Hidenari Tanaka, CEO, Menicon Co., Ltd., commented: "We are delighted with the major breakthrough achieved with the approval and launch of our Menicon Bloom Myopia Control Management System. We are confident that our continuing commitment to myopia control management will position Menicon as a key contributor in this field and strengthen our position as a global vision care company. It is our belief that the growing prevalence of worldwide myopia progression requires a comprehensive and educated response and we have identified this as a major initiative within our development programs. As a pioneer of contact lenses, we will develop our myopia control business based on our accumulated technology, products and services and contribute to society by supporting eye care professionals in managing the fast growing incidence of myopia."
About Menicon:
Menicon Co., Ltd. (7780: Tokyo), founded by Mr. Kyoichi Tanaka in 1951, is Japan's first and largest contact lens manufacturer, and now is represented in over 30 countries. Menicon is a manufacturer dedicated to all areas of soft and gas-permeable contact lens-related businesses, including manufacture, sales, export and import of contact lenses and other medical goods; manufacture and sales of medical instruments; sales of medical supplies; and research and development of intraocular lenses. For more information, visit www.menicon.com.
*"Bloom", "Bloom Night", "Menicon Z" and "Easyfit" are trademarks of Menicon Co., Ltd.
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Friday, May 24, 2019
ASAHI CHOOSES SMARTTRADE FOR THEIR PRECIOUS METALS TRADING PLATFORM
TOKYO, May 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Asahi Pretec, a precious metals recycling company, has selected smartTrade Technologies, a global leader in multi-asset, end-to-end trading solutions, as technology provider to deliver their next generation precious metals trading platform, with NTTData, a major Japanese system integrator, as a partner.
Asahi Pretec was searching for a solution that would allow them to expand their operations and be flexible enough to accommodate existing and future business as well as regulatory requirements. smartTrade will provide connectivity to the markets, pricing and distribution as well as risk and post-trade management. smartTrade is the perfect technology partner to meet Asahi’s current and future requirements and to implement a cost-effective solution with a quick time to market.
Hiroyuki Nakanishi, President of Asahi Pretec, explained, “We had an immediate need for a flexible technology platform to price and distribute our precious metal prices to support Asahi’s global expansion. Not only does smartTrade’s high quality proven technology comprehensively address our specific business needs, it also ensures a fast and quick time to market.”
David Vincent, smartTrade’s CEO, said, “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to implement smartTrade’s technology at Asahi. smartTrade’s sophisticated hosted solution will provide low latency connectivity, highly flexible and customisable pricing and distribution, which in turn will enhance Asahi’s offering.”
About Asahi Pretec:
Asahi Pretec collects and recycles waste materials containing precious and rare metals from varied fields.
By recycling precious metals and rare metals such as gold, silver, platinum and palladium essential to modern manufacturing, they are contributing to the effective utilization of resources and industry development.
About smartTrade Technologies:
smartTrade Technologies, a multi-asset electronic trading solutions pioneer, delivers innovative and intelligent technology enabling you to focus on your trading and grow your business while lowering total cost of ownership and allowing you to quickly adapt to changing market requirements.
smartTrade Technologies provides agile end-to-end trading solutions supporting Foreign Exchange, Fixed Income, Equities and Derivatives asset classes with connectivity to over 100 liquidity providers, aggregation, smart order routing, order management, pricing, distribution, risk management capabilities and a HTML5 user interface. We work with a variety of clients ranging from banks, brokers and hedge funds to proprietary trading desks. LiquidityFX for FX and smartFI for Fixed Income, are solutions available as software only or as a fully managed and hosted service, colocated in all the main market places globally. smartANALYTICS, our cross-asset big data analytics solution, allows the creation of historical and real-time dashboards and reports to interact in a more efficient way with the markets and end clients. For more information, visit www.smart-trade.net
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Asahi Pretec was searching for a solution that would allow them to expand their operations and be flexible enough to accommodate existing and future business as well as regulatory requirements. smartTrade will provide connectivity to the markets, pricing and distribution as well as risk and post-trade management. smartTrade is the perfect technology partner to meet Asahi’s current and future requirements and to implement a cost-effective solution with a quick time to market.
Hiroyuki Nakanishi, President of Asahi Pretec, explained, “We had an immediate need for a flexible technology platform to price and distribute our precious metal prices to support Asahi’s global expansion. Not only does smartTrade’s high quality proven technology comprehensively address our specific business needs, it also ensures a fast and quick time to market.”
David Vincent, smartTrade’s CEO, said, “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to implement smartTrade’s technology at Asahi. smartTrade’s sophisticated hosted solution will provide low latency connectivity, highly flexible and customisable pricing and distribution, which in turn will enhance Asahi’s offering.”
About Asahi Pretec:
Asahi Pretec collects and recycles waste materials containing precious and rare metals from varied fields.
By recycling precious metals and rare metals such as gold, silver, platinum and palladium essential to modern manufacturing, they are contributing to the effective utilization of resources and industry development.
About smartTrade Technologies:
smartTrade Technologies, a multi-asset electronic trading solutions pioneer, delivers innovative and intelligent technology enabling you to focus on your trading and grow your business while lowering total cost of ownership and allowing you to quickly adapt to changing market requirements.
smartTrade Technologies provides agile end-to-end trading solutions supporting Foreign Exchange, Fixed Income, Equities and Derivatives asset classes with connectivity to over 100 liquidity providers, aggregation, smart order routing, order management, pricing, distribution, risk management capabilities and a HTML5 user interface. We work with a variety of clients ranging from banks, brokers and hedge funds to proprietary trading desks. LiquidityFX for FX and smartFI for Fixed Income, are solutions available as software only or as a fully managed and hosted service, colocated in all the main market places globally. smartANALYTICS, our cross-asset big data analytics solution, allows the creation of historical and real-time dashboards and reports to interact in a more efficient way with the markets and end clients. For more information, visit www.smart-trade.net
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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
AGROBANK FETES 'ASNAF' CHILDREN WITH RAMADAN TREAT
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Agrobank, a leader in agriculture financing and value-based banking recently organised ‘Program Kasih Ramadan’, to entertain ‘asnaf’ (underprivileged) children from the Pertubuhan Baitul Ehsan Al-Khairi.
The programme included a financial management talk, visit to the Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery, shopping session for Raya preparation and a breaking fast session at Sunway Putra Hotel.
“Program Kasih Ramadan is an annual CSR (corporate social responsibility) programme in the month of Ramadan organised by Agrobank to fete ‘asnaf’ children and help them make preparations for the Hari Raya,” said president / chief executive officer, Syed Alwi Mohamed Sultan.
“This year, we included a session on financial management to educate children on how to manage money. This is important because we make money decisions everyday when we purchase things and do transactions,” he added.
The programme has been held since 2017 and for this year, it entertained a total of 76 children with the participation of 20 volunteers comprising Agrobank staff.
For more information, contact http://www.agrobank.com.my.
-- BERNAMA
The programme included a financial management talk, visit to the Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery, shopping session for Raya preparation and a breaking fast session at Sunway Putra Hotel.
“Program Kasih Ramadan is an annual CSR (corporate social responsibility) programme in the month of Ramadan organised by Agrobank to fete ‘asnaf’ children and help them make preparations for the Hari Raya,” said president / chief executive officer, Syed Alwi Mohamed Sultan.
“This year, we included a session on financial management to educate children on how to manage money. This is important because we make money decisions everyday when we purchase things and do transactions,” he added.
The programme has been held since 2017 and for this year, it entertained a total of 76 children with the participation of 20 volunteers comprising Agrobank staff.
For more information, contact http://www.agrobank.com.my.
-- BERNAMA
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
NRI FT INDIA AND DIGITAL ASSET TO DELIVER DAML DRIVEN APPLICATIONS TO CAPITAL MARKETS
KOLKATA, India, May 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nomura Research Institute Financial Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. (NRI FT India), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nomura Research Institute (NRI) (TOKYO: 4307), has partnered with Digital Asset to create innovative capital markets applications using DAML, the open source smart contract language created by Digital Asset to synchronize business processes and make transaction workflow more transparent and efficient.
DAML is used to model business processes using smart contracts, capturing the rights and obligations associated with any asset class, business transaction or complex multi-party workflow to drive automation and efficiency. DAML is a core component of a number of Digital Asset projects and proofs of concept, including those with the ASX, HKEX and other market infrastructure providers.
Mr. Maulindu Chatterjee, Head of Global Delivery at NRI FT India said, “Our rich domain expertise in capital markets and years of experience delivering mission-critical solutions has helped us rapidly establish competencies with DAML, a technology we find is getting adopted by major markets in the APAC region such as ASX & HKEX.”
“Importantly,” Chatterjee added, “DAML has significantly enriched our capabilities as we build out complex enterprise workflows for a range of financial products. NRI FT India was able to develop multiple Proof of Concepts with DAML Smart Contracts within a short span of just five months. NRI FT India is looking forward to expanding the work we’re doing with Digital Asset in the Australian, Hong Kong and Japanese markets. Our collaboration with Digital Asset is a major strategic business opportunity for us.”
“We are delighted to partner with NRI FT India - its deep expertise and global delivery capability will help us scale our solutions and meet the rigorous needs of systemically consequential capital market infrastructures and financial institutions in APAC,” said Jon Rout, Business Development Director Asia Pacific for Digital Asset. We look forward to expanding the work we are doing with NRI FT India on significant client engagements and exploring new business opportunities together in the future.”
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DAML is used to model business processes using smart contracts, capturing the rights and obligations associated with any asset class, business transaction or complex multi-party workflow to drive automation and efficiency. DAML is a core component of a number of Digital Asset projects and proofs of concept, including those with the ASX, HKEX and other market infrastructure providers.
Mr. Maulindu Chatterjee, Head of Global Delivery at NRI FT India said, “Our rich domain expertise in capital markets and years of experience delivering mission-critical solutions has helped us rapidly establish competencies with DAML, a technology we find is getting adopted by major markets in the APAC region such as ASX & HKEX.”
“Importantly,” Chatterjee added, “DAML has significantly enriched our capabilities as we build out complex enterprise workflows for a range of financial products. NRI FT India was able to develop multiple Proof of Concepts with DAML Smart Contracts within a short span of just five months. NRI FT India is looking forward to expanding the work we’re doing with Digital Asset in the Australian, Hong Kong and Japanese markets. Our collaboration with Digital Asset is a major strategic business opportunity for us.”
“We are delighted to partner with NRI FT India - its deep expertise and global delivery capability will help us scale our solutions and meet the rigorous needs of systemically consequential capital market infrastructures and financial institutions in APAC,” said Jon Rout, Business Development Director Asia Pacific for Digital Asset. We look forward to expanding the work we are doing with NRI FT India on significant client engagements and exploring new business opportunities together in the future.”
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Sunday, May 19, 2019
FAZURA, DIANA DANIELLE, FARAH ANN, TANG LAI MING, MAK CHEUNG CHING, LEONA CHIN AMONGST OTHER ELITE RECEPIENTS WHO RECEIVED TOP HONORS AT THE 8TH MCMILLAN WOODS GLOBAL AWARDS ENTICED BY OVER 50 MILLION GLOBAL VIEWERS
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The 8th McMillan Woods Global Awards was held on 19th April 2019 witnessed Fazura (Malaysian Award-Winning Actress), Diana Danielle (Malaysian Actress), Joyce Tang Lai Ming (滕丽名/HK Actress), Evergreen Mak Cheung Ching (麥長青/HK Actor) and Leona Chin 利念娜 (Malaysian Female Racer) received Awards for their achievements and successes in their respective industries. The global prestigious award ceremony was organized by McMillan Woods Global at the Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Inspired by the iconic novel, “The Phantom of the Opera”, as the theme for this year, the prestigious global award had seen an array of top-notch global corporate visionary leaders, A-List celebrities and rising entrepreneurs that possess qualities such as leadership, financial performance, global impact, personal integrity, influence, strategic direction, innovation and corporate social responsibility qualities.
The monumental night had captured the early 19th Century atmosphere of French romance in the Paris Opera House, as depicted in the novel. The Award ceremony was surrounded by romance, glamour and mystery. Like the Paris Opera House, the Award was filled with the presences of the elite in the respective industries that also included Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza (Malaysian Singer), Wallace Ang 洪圣安 (Singaporean Musical Artist), Vivian Hoo Kah Mun (Malaysian Badminton Player), Giselle Chia 齐浠儿 (Malaysian Actress), Dr. Mahdi Moudini (The great Iranian Magician); Avery Chin & Sylvia Lim (World Best Quick Change Artist – recognised by the Guinness World Records) and many more.
The annual award ceremony emphasizes that the candidates are referred to as “Award Recipients” and there are no winners, as the trophy and recognition is given for deserving individuals “who have successfully steered their ships through stormy seas to reach the shores safely”. The Award aims to commit their worldwide members to promote exemplary leadership and recognize the successes of entrepreneurs and leading business visionaries across all industry sectors. The Award honors their overall excellence and great contributions towards global economic development. Dato’ Seri Raymond Liew said, “The McMillan Woods Global Awards doesn’t only recognize the industry stalwarts - The crème de la crème of global successful leaders, but also provides an avenue for fellow recipients to network with each other. There have been several business collaborations and partnerships forged between recipients besides friendships.” The McMillan Woods Global Awards, primarily based on the “People’s Choice” award, is international in nature and have attracted participants from a multitude of countries including Australia, Cambodia, China, Cyprus, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Hong Kong, India, Iran, Japan, Indonesia, Korea, Mauritius, Nepal, Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, and United States of America (USA). “Such a noble award really humbles me. It certainly gives me a greater motivation to work harder. I hope to inspire the future generations to follow my footstep in achieving greatness,” said Fazura.
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The monumental night had captured the early 19th Century atmosphere of French romance in the Paris Opera House, as depicted in the novel. The Award ceremony was surrounded by romance, glamour and mystery. Like the Paris Opera House, the Award was filled with the presences of the elite in the respective industries that also included Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza (Malaysian Singer), Wallace Ang 洪圣安 (Singaporean Musical Artist), Vivian Hoo Kah Mun (Malaysian Badminton Player), Giselle Chia 齐浠儿 (Malaysian Actress), Dr. Mahdi Moudini (The great Iranian Magician); Avery Chin & Sylvia Lim (World Best Quick Change Artist – recognised by the Guinness World Records) and many more.
The annual award ceremony emphasizes that the candidates are referred to as “Award Recipients” and there are no winners, as the trophy and recognition is given for deserving individuals “who have successfully steered their ships through stormy seas to reach the shores safely”. The Award aims to commit their worldwide members to promote exemplary leadership and recognize the successes of entrepreneurs and leading business visionaries across all industry sectors. The Award honors their overall excellence and great contributions towards global economic development. Dato’ Seri Raymond Liew said, “The McMillan Woods Global Awards doesn’t only recognize the industry stalwarts - The crème de la crème of global successful leaders, but also provides an avenue for fellow recipients to network with each other. There have been several business collaborations and partnerships forged between recipients besides friendships.” The McMillan Woods Global Awards, primarily based on the “People’s Choice” award, is international in nature and have attracted participants from a multitude of countries including Australia, Cambodia, China, Cyprus, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Hong Kong, India, Iran, Japan, Indonesia, Korea, Mauritius, Nepal, Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, and United States of America (USA). “Such a noble award really humbles me. It certainly gives me a greater motivation to work harder. I hope to inspire the future generations to follow my footstep in achieving greatness,” said Fazura.
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24 per cent global consumers reduce meat intake - survey
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- A total of 24 per cent of global consumers are trying to cut down their meat intake, driving sales of global meat substitutes to reach US$19.5 billion last year. (US$1 = RM4.17)
This is according to global market research company, Euromonitor International which unveiled new research on the impact of climate concerns on dietary habits.
Euromonitor International consultant, David Hedin said according to it’s Lifestyles survey, 41.9 per cent of respondents thought climate change would increasingly impact their life from 2019 to 2024.
The United States, United Kingdom and Russia show the highest increases in the share of consumers worrying about climate change.
In India (77 per cent), Brazil (72 per cent) and China (66 per cent) of respondents try to have a positive environmental impact via their daily chores.
Hedin said despite the global growth of meat substitute sales and consumption, the meat industry was still expected to grow at a faster rate by 2023.
“Pricing and availability of meat substitutes are two key factors that currently hold back its penetration worldwide.”
-- BERNAMA
This is according to global market research company, Euromonitor International which unveiled new research on the impact of climate concerns on dietary habits.
Euromonitor International consultant, David Hedin said according to it’s Lifestyles survey, 41.9 per cent of respondents thought climate change would increasingly impact their life from 2019 to 2024.
The United States, United Kingdom and Russia show the highest increases in the share of consumers worrying about climate change.
In India (77 per cent), Brazil (72 per cent) and China (66 per cent) of respondents try to have a positive environmental impact via their daily chores.
Hedin said despite the global growth of meat substitute sales and consumption, the meat industry was still expected to grow at a faster rate by 2023.
“Pricing and availability of meat substitutes are two key factors that currently hold back its penetration worldwide.”
-- BERNAMA
Saturday, May 18, 2019
24 per cent global consumers reduce meat intake - survey
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- A total of 24 per cent of global consumers are trying to cut down their meat intake, driving sales of global meat substitutes to reach US$19.5 billion last year. (US$1 = RM4.17)
This is according to global market research company, Euromonitor International which unveiled new research on the impact of climate concerns on dietary habits.
Euromonitor International consultant, David Hedin said according to it’s Lifestyles survey, 41.9 per cent of respondents thought climate change would increasingly impact their life from 2019 to 2024.
The United States, United Kingdom and Russia show the highest increases in the share of consumers worrying about climate change.
In India (77 per cent), Brazil (72 per cent) and China (66 per cent) of respondents try to have a positive environmental impact via their daily chores.
Hedin said despite the global growth of meat substitute sales and consumption, the meat industry was still expected to grow at a faster rate by 2023.
“Pricing and availability of meat substitutes are two key factors that currently hold back its penetration worldwide.”
-- BERNAMA
This is according to global market research company, Euromonitor International which unveiled new research on the impact of climate concerns on dietary habits.
Euromonitor International consultant, David Hedin said according to it’s Lifestyles survey, 41.9 per cent of respondents thought climate change would increasingly impact their life from 2019 to 2024.
The United States, United Kingdom and Russia show the highest increases in the share of consumers worrying about climate change.
In India (77 per cent), Brazil (72 per cent) and China (66 per cent) of respondents try to have a positive environmental impact via their daily chores.
Hedin said despite the global growth of meat substitute sales and consumption, the meat industry was still expected to grow at a faster rate by 2023.
“Pricing and availability of meat substitutes are two key factors that currently hold back its penetration worldwide.”
-- BERNAMA
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Cougar Aircraft Corp acquires GA-7 assets, propels substantial profits
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Cougar Aircraft Corp has acquired the assets of the GA-7 Cougar light twin prop executive aircraft, designed and formerly produced by Grumman Gulfstream Aviation renown for military and corporate jets.
Cougar currently owns the FAA Type Certificate, production fixtures and technology needed to build this aircraft, aiming for the training market and as a platform for the next generation of personal airborne mobility.
According to a statement, the GA-7 offers an exceptionally long service life of its main wing spar at 42,000 hours, compared to a typical 12,000-hours, which means more profitable in-flight hours and less frequent aircraft fleet replacements.
With multiple markets, including training and light aviation along with transportation innovation, the GA-7 is able to generate substantial profits in both short and extended term, as the Cougar is a well-established aircraft offering a reliable and profitable training platform.
Cougar Aircraft Corp is expanding its partner network and actively seeks new business growth opportunities and additional investment to expand production.
-- BERNAMA
Cougar currently owns the FAA Type Certificate, production fixtures and technology needed to build this aircraft, aiming for the training market and as a platform for the next generation of personal airborne mobility.
According to a statement, the GA-7 offers an exceptionally long service life of its main wing spar at 42,000 hours, compared to a typical 12,000-hours, which means more profitable in-flight hours and less frequent aircraft fleet replacements.
With multiple markets, including training and light aviation along with transportation innovation, the GA-7 is able to generate substantial profits in both short and extended term, as the Cougar is a well-established aircraft offering a reliable and profitable training platform.
Cougar Aircraft Corp is expanding its partner network and actively seeks new business growth opportunities and additional investment to expand production.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
ASIAN CUISINE FESTIVAL TO OFFER TASTE OF HANGZHOU FOOD CULTURE
HANGZHOU, China, May 15, 2019 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
Resembling a set of Chinese-style tableware, the logo for the Asian Cuisine Festival was selected from nearly 500 works collected worldwide, and features a combination of Chinese bowls, chopsticks, Chinese seal and West Lake.
A series of activities will be held to display Hangzhou's cultural characteristics including an Asian food culture park showing the fusion of Hangzhou and global food culture and a poetry recital party to reflect the profound cultural heritage of the customs and food material stories borne by Hangzhou cuisine.
Food culture ideas will be shared via an international tea culture forum with guests from a number of tea-producing Asian countries to discuss the inheritance and trend of Chinese tea culture represented by the Hangzhou tea and a forum on gourmet and an elegant life where the relationship between the two will be explored with the exquisite Hangzhou culture as a case study.
Hangzhou will also take advantage of the festival to launch culinary culture tours for global tourists. Zhang Ansheng, a senior official with the city's Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau, said that Hangzhou will design and roll out tours to explore the city's food, places of interests and tea. "I hope that visitors to Hangzhou will be impressed by the city after their in-depth exploration," Zhang said.
In addition to culture, the innovative spirit and social development achievements in the development of the country's "first city of digital economy" and smart city are what Hangzhou wants most to present to Asian peoples.
A forum on the empowerment of catering sector by digital technologies is thus designed to focus on topics such as "high-tech and food" and "the development of the food industry led by digital technologies", so that technologies can be better integrated with food and help people enjoy better lives.
The city's "urban brain", which highlights Hangzhou's current digital economy development, will use its intelligent services such as consultation, reservation and evaluation to open digital food lines along the Hangzhou-Huangshan high-speed railway during the festival. Users can customize the line according to their own preferences, and all the itineraries can be generated with bookings by just one click.
The "Taste of Hangzhou" Asian Cuisine Festival will leverage Hangzhou's profound historical culture and digital economic development strengths to showcase the unique charm of the city, promote the exchanges of Hangzhou cuisine, Chinese cuisine and Asian food culture, and display the cultural confidence of the Chinese nation and the charm of Chinese culture. It is expected to present Hangzhou's bid to become an important window for socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era and build a unique and wonderful global city.
Source: Hangzhou Municipal Government
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--BERNAMA
Resembling a set of Chinese-style tableware, the logo for the Asian Cuisine Festival was selected from nearly 500 works collected worldwide, and features a combination of Chinese bowls, chopsticks, Chinese seal and West Lake.
A series of activities will be held to display Hangzhou's cultural characteristics including an Asian food culture park showing the fusion of Hangzhou and global food culture and a poetry recital party to reflect the profound cultural heritage of the customs and food material stories borne by Hangzhou cuisine.
Food culture ideas will be shared via an international tea culture forum with guests from a number of tea-producing Asian countries to discuss the inheritance and trend of Chinese tea culture represented by the Hangzhou tea and a forum on gourmet and an elegant life where the relationship between the two will be explored with the exquisite Hangzhou culture as a case study.
Hangzhou will also take advantage of the festival to launch culinary culture tours for global tourists. Zhang Ansheng, a senior official with the city's Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau, said that Hangzhou will design and roll out tours to explore the city's food, places of interests and tea. "I hope that visitors to Hangzhou will be impressed by the city after their in-depth exploration," Zhang said.
In addition to culture, the innovative spirit and social development achievements in the development of the country's "first city of digital economy" and smart city are what Hangzhou wants most to present to Asian peoples.
A forum on the empowerment of catering sector by digital technologies is thus designed to focus on topics such as "high-tech and food" and "the development of the food industry led by digital technologies", so that technologies can be better integrated with food and help people enjoy better lives.
The city's "urban brain", which highlights Hangzhou's current digital economy development, will use its intelligent services such as consultation, reservation and evaluation to open digital food lines along the Hangzhou-Huangshan high-speed railway during the festival. Users can customize the line according to their own preferences, and all the itineraries can be generated with bookings by just one click.
The "Taste of Hangzhou" Asian Cuisine Festival will leverage Hangzhou's profound historical culture and digital economic development strengths to showcase the unique charm of the city, promote the exchanges of Hangzhou cuisine, Chinese cuisine and Asian food culture, and display the cultural confidence of the Chinese nation and the charm of Chinese culture. It is expected to present Hangzhou's bid to become an important window for socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era and build a unique and wonderful global city.
Source: Hangzhou Municipal Government
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--BERNAMA
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
BAISE CITY, GUANGXI HOSTS SPORTS COMPETITIONS TO PROPEL GROWTH OF RED TOURISM
BAISE, China, May 14, 2019 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
On April 28, the National Hiking Convention, Baise "Journey to the Center of the Earth" Event (Lingyun, Leye), jointly sponsored by the Chinese Mountaineering Association, Baise Municipal Government and Sports Bureau of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region came to a successful closure. With more than 600 outdoor sports enthusiasts in participation, this was the fifth time the sports event was held in Lingyun County and Leye County.
Leye County is dubbed the "World Capital of Sinkholes" and "Most Outdoor-esque Small Town in China", while the Haoshen Lake scenic area in Lingyun County is well-known for its classic karst landscape. Both counties are noted for their marvelous scenery, hospitable local folk reputation as regions of longevity, and a prime destination for adventurous fans of outdoor sports.
In recent years, the sports industry in the city of Baise has ushered in a period of robust development, as exemplified in the creation of international sports competition brands such as the Silk Road China -- ASEAN Table Tennis Tournament, Baise Mountain Outdoor Quest and Baise International Half Marathon. The growth of the sports industry has contributed to socio-economic progress in the city of Baise.
The city of Baise is a strategic locale that connects the three provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou and Guangxi with the states in the ASEAN bloc, a node crucial to Guangxi's efforts in the establishment of a new western China land-maritime channel, and a "new gateway for opening-up and development" critical to the province.
The city of Baise is also famous for its Chinese Communist revolutionary history and is one of the renowned red tourism destinations in the country, as this is the location where Deng Xiaoping spearheaded the eponymous Baise Uprising in 1929, formed the 7th Army of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army and founded the Soviet regime in Youjiang. The year 2019 marks the 90th anniversary of the momentous Baise Uprising, and the city of Baise will host the 14th Sports Meeting of Guangxi. Seizing this opportunity, the city of Baise will speed up its construction of sports infrastructure facilities, dedicate emphatic efforts to positioning and building itself as a strong sports city, accelerate the creation of a healthy Baise, and help fuel the growth of red tourism.
Source: Baise Municipal Government
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On April 28, the National Hiking Convention, Baise "Journey to the Center of the Earth" Event (Lingyun, Leye), jointly sponsored by the Chinese Mountaineering Association, Baise Municipal Government and Sports Bureau of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region came to a successful closure. With more than 600 outdoor sports enthusiasts in participation, this was the fifth time the sports event was held in Lingyun County and Leye County.
Leye County is dubbed the "World Capital of Sinkholes" and "Most Outdoor-esque Small Town in China", while the Haoshen Lake scenic area in Lingyun County is well-known for its classic karst landscape. Both counties are noted for their marvelous scenery, hospitable local folk reputation as regions of longevity, and a prime destination for adventurous fans of outdoor sports.
In recent years, the sports industry in the city of Baise has ushered in a period of robust development, as exemplified in the creation of international sports competition brands such as the Silk Road China -- ASEAN Table Tennis Tournament, Baise Mountain Outdoor Quest and Baise International Half Marathon. The growth of the sports industry has contributed to socio-economic progress in the city of Baise.
The city of Baise is a strategic locale that connects the three provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou and Guangxi with the states in the ASEAN bloc, a node crucial to Guangxi's efforts in the establishment of a new western China land-maritime channel, and a "new gateway for opening-up and development" critical to the province.
The city of Baise is also famous for its Chinese Communist revolutionary history and is one of the renowned red tourism destinations in the country, as this is the location where Deng Xiaoping spearheaded the eponymous Baise Uprising in 1929, formed the 7th Army of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army and founded the Soviet regime in Youjiang. The year 2019 marks the 90th anniversary of the momentous Baise Uprising, and the city of Baise will host the 14th Sports Meeting of Guangxi. Seizing this opportunity, the city of Baise will speed up its construction of sports infrastructure facilities, dedicate emphatic efforts to positioning and building itself as a strong sports city, accelerate the creation of a healthy Baise, and help fuel the growth of red tourism.
Source: Baise Municipal Government
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Mind-blowing Japan Expo Malaysia 2019 returns July 26
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| The Opening Ceremony was officiated by Mr Hiroyuki Orikasa, Minister Counselor, the Embassy of Japan; Dato Joyce Yap, CEO, Pavilion KL; and Ms Yupharet Eakturapakal,President, G-Yu Creative Co., Ltd. |
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The three-day Japan Expo Malaysia (JEMY 2019) will run beginning July 26, at the Pavillion, celebrating the decades' long relationship between Malaysia and Japan.
The free admission JEMY 2019 is jointly organised by G-Yu Creative Ltd and Siam Connection Sdn Bhd and will be an ideal avenue for all Japanophiles.
JEMY 2019 will see 50 exhibitors from six different zones, from paintings to martial arts, mangas to J-POP.
With the upcoming Rugby World Cup and 2020 Olympics Games, exhibitors will offer travel deals to visitors in the Travel and Prefecture Zone.
On the other hand, students who aspire to master the Japanese language or further their studies can tour the Education Zone to obtain details on visa processing and education options in Japan.
The event will also allow visitors to experience and sample the plethora of Japanese cuisine that will be available outdoors.
CONTRIBUTE TO THE UNDERPRIVILEGED THIS RAMADHAN
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- 7-Eleven Malaysia, the nation’s leading convenience chain store, carries on its goodwill of providing for the underprivileged community through its annual CSR charity programme this time of the year with Semurni Kasih through the Community Care program.
The donation drive will be held in the holy month of Ramadhan, running for 43 days from now until 10 June 2019. Customers are encouraged to contribute through the campaign by purchasing necessities and supplies from 7-Eleven stores nationwide and placing them into the collection box positioned in a prominent area of the store. Supplies could range from biscuits, instant food, groceries, medications, and other household essentials found in the store. The contributions will then be distributed by 7-Eleven to selected beneficiaries across the country.
Since its inception in 2008, Semurni Kasih has collected and disbursed almost RM15 million worth of provisions to close to 2,000 beneficiaries in Malaysia.
“We believe each contribution to Semurni Kasih, be it small or big, would make a positive impact towards the less fortunate community. From supporting local orphanages, nursing homes, and care centres, we are motivated to make this year’s campaign a bigger one, and encourage the public’s unwavering support and contribution to make this a successful initiative. With our network of 2,300 stores throughout Malaysia, doing good this Ramadhan is convenient and easy!” said Ronan Lee, Marketing General Manager of 7-Eleven Malaysia.
Semurni Kasih is part of 7-Eleven Malaysia’s Community Care, a non-profit entity set up to implement corporate responsibility and philanthropic initiatives in support of underprivileged groups and sustains environmental conservation efforts.
For more information on Semurni Kasih and 7-Eleven Community Care, please visit www.7eleven.com.my or follow 7ElevenMalaysia on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Monday, May 13, 2019
Takeda accelerates deleveraging via two divestitures
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (Takeda) has entered into agreements to divest its Xiidra® (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) 5% product (Xiidra®) to Novartis and its TachoSil® Fibrin Sealant Patch (TachoSil®) to Ethicon.
The two divestitures are part of Takeda’s strategy to focus on business core areas to its long-term growth and facilitate rapid deleveraging following its acquisition of Shire.
Takeda will receive US$3.4 billion upfront in cash and up to an additional US$1.9 billion in potential milestone payments from Novartis, and approximately US$400 million upfront in cash from Ethicon. (US$1=RM4.15)
It will use the proceeds to reduce its debt and accelerate deleveraging towards its target of 2.0x net debt/adjusted EBITDA in the medium term.
Takeda president and chief executive officer, Christophe Weber said: “We are working to strategically simplify and optimise our portfolio, while also rapidly deleveraging and continuing to invest in our growth drivers as a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader.”
Takeda will focus on its key business areas – gastroenterology, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology and neuroscience.
This focus enables the pharmaceutical company to continue to deliver highly-innovative medicines and transformative care to patients worldwide, creating long-term value for its shareholders.
Both agreements are expected to close in the second half this year, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, receipt of required regulatory clearances and, where applicable, satisfaction of local works council requirements.
More details at https://www.takeda.com
-- BERNAMA
The two divestitures are part of Takeda’s strategy to focus on business core areas to its long-term growth and facilitate rapid deleveraging following its acquisition of Shire.
Takeda will receive US$3.4 billion upfront in cash and up to an additional US$1.9 billion in potential milestone payments from Novartis, and approximately US$400 million upfront in cash from Ethicon. (US$1=RM4.15)
It will use the proceeds to reduce its debt and accelerate deleveraging towards its target of 2.0x net debt/adjusted EBITDA in the medium term.
Takeda president and chief executive officer, Christophe Weber said: “We are working to strategically simplify and optimise our portfolio, while also rapidly deleveraging and continuing to invest in our growth drivers as a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader.”
Takeda will focus on its key business areas – gastroenterology, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology and neuroscience.
This focus enables the pharmaceutical company to continue to deliver highly-innovative medicines and transformative care to patients worldwide, creating long-term value for its shareholders.
Both agreements are expected to close in the second half this year, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, receipt of required regulatory clearances and, where applicable, satisfaction of local works council requirements.
More details at https://www.takeda.com
-- BERNAMA
Friday, May 10, 2019
LeddarTech provides enhanced safety in May Mobility autonomous shuttle
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- LeddarTech, an industry leader in automotive and mobility LiDAR technology has been selected by May Mobility to provide enhanced safety in its autonomous shuttle deployments.
LeddarTech’s solid-state Cocoon LiDAR solution is designed to create a complete 360-degree cocoon and deliver a higher degree of safety related to collision prevention in autonomous shuttle applications.
Powered by Leddar technology, the selected LiDAR solution provides the optimal balance of performance and cost-effectiveness required for successful commercial deployment of autonomous mobility services, according to a statement.
“Safety is at the heart of May Mobility’s core DNA, and the LeddarTech Cocoon LiDAR solution meets our requirements to ensure that our autonomous vehicles achieve the highest level of safety for our users,” said May Mobility chief technology officer, Steve Vozar.
Meanwhile, LeddarTech vice-president (Global Sales and Business Development), Adrian Pierce said: “It is with great pride we announce our selection by May Mobility as a trusted LiDAR solution supplier and to support their mission of making transportation safer.”
The collaboration between LeddarTech and May Mobility brings enhanced security to all passengers of May Mobility’s vehicles and this collaboration will continue for future autonomous fleet deployments. For more information, contact https://leddartech.com.
-- BERNAMA
LeddarTech’s solid-state Cocoon LiDAR solution is designed to create a complete 360-degree cocoon and deliver a higher degree of safety related to collision prevention in autonomous shuttle applications.
Powered by Leddar technology, the selected LiDAR solution provides the optimal balance of performance and cost-effectiveness required for successful commercial deployment of autonomous mobility services, according to a statement.
“Safety is at the heart of May Mobility’s core DNA, and the LeddarTech Cocoon LiDAR solution meets our requirements to ensure that our autonomous vehicles achieve the highest level of safety for our users,” said May Mobility chief technology officer, Steve Vozar.
Meanwhile, LeddarTech vice-president (Global Sales and Business Development), Adrian Pierce said: “It is with great pride we announce our selection by May Mobility as a trusted LiDAR solution supplier and to support their mission of making transportation safer.”
The collaboration between LeddarTech and May Mobility brings enhanced security to all passengers of May Mobility’s vehicles and this collaboration will continue for future autonomous fleet deployments. For more information, contact https://leddartech.com.
-- BERNAMA
Anaplan positioned Leader in 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (Bernama) -- Anaplan Inc is a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Sales and Operations Planning Systems of Differentiation (S&OP Magic Quadrant).
The company believes the recognition in the Leaders quadrant is because of high customer satisfaction and the impressive capabilities of its supply chain solution.
Customers across industries globally, including Circle K, Flinn Scientific, Healthy Generation and Sonos are leveraging the Anaplan platform to bring a Connected Planning approach to transform their supply chain business planning processes.
With Anaplan, customers are experiencing significant returns by advancing their S&OP process maturity to close the loop between sales, product innovation groups, finance and trade partners.
For the S&OP Magic Quadrant, Gartner analysts evaluated completeness of vision and ability to execute.
Additionally, the company states that ‘an S&OP SOD should include 13 key capabilities that are required to support a Stage 4 maturity S&OP process’.
Anaplan chairman and chief executive officer, Frank Calderoni said: “We are very proud to be one of the most strategic core platforms for some of the largest, most complex organisations in the world.
“They trust and rely on Anaplan to help them make better decisions, especially when it comes to company-wide transformation efforts.”
Earlier this year, Anaplan was named a Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Sales Performance Management for the third consecutive year.
-- BERNAMA
Polyplastics´ new polyoxymethylene grade combines durability, sliding performance
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Polyplastics Co Ltd, a leading global supplier of engineering plastics has launched a new polyoxymethylene (POM) grade, DURACON POM WW-09, which combines high strength with good creep and sliding properties.
DURACON POM WW-09 delivers better mechanical properties by using high-molecular weight polymers and employing Polyplastics’ original molecular design and polymerisation technologies to achieve high initial strength and creep properties.
The new material fills the need for sliding grades that require durability in high-load and high-weight conditions for thin walling to achieve lighter weight and better space efficiency, according to a statement.
In addition, DURACON POM WW-09 has highly-rated mechanical properties compared to existing sliding grades, and offers similar good sliding properties as other sliding grades. Nevertheless, it was designed with a capability to provide noise reduction during sliding.
Polyplastics also announced plans to exhibit at the upcoming Chinaplas 2019 show from May 21 to 24 in Guangzhou, China. For more information, contact https://www.polyplastics.com/en/product/lines/pom_ww09/index.html
-- BERNAMA
DURACON POM WW-09 delivers better mechanical properties by using high-molecular weight polymers and employing Polyplastics’ original molecular design and polymerisation technologies to achieve high initial strength and creep properties.
The new material fills the need for sliding grades that require durability in high-load and high-weight conditions for thin walling to achieve lighter weight and better space efficiency, according to a statement.
In addition, DURACON POM WW-09 has highly-rated mechanical properties compared to existing sliding grades, and offers similar good sliding properties as other sliding grades. Nevertheless, it was designed with a capability to provide noise reduction during sliding.
Polyplastics also announced plans to exhibit at the upcoming Chinaplas 2019 show from May 21 to 24 in Guangzhou, China. For more information, contact https://www.polyplastics.com/en/product/lines/pom_ww09/index.html
-- BERNAMA
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Toshiba launches lens reduction type for office automation, industrial equipment
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has unveiled ‘TCD2569BFG’, a lens reduction type, 5340-pixel by three-line colour CCD linear image sensor for office automation and industrial equipment.
The product, for which, mass production shipments have already begun, realises 24 lines per millimetre resolution for an A4-size document.
‘TCD2569BFG’ offers high image quality with less colour registration by reducing the spacing between pixel arrays (red-green, green-blue).
The key features of the ‘TCD2569BFG’ are longer video output signal period with built-in sample and hold circuit, and maximum output signal voltage of 1.8 volts with clipping function.
The product can be used in A4-size multifunction printers, image scanners, input devices for measuring equipment and colour sorting machine.
More details on the newly-launched product at https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com
-- BERNAMA
The product, for which, mass production shipments have already begun, realises 24 lines per millimetre resolution for an A4-size document.
‘TCD2569BFG’ offers high image quality with less colour registration by reducing the spacing between pixel arrays (red-green, green-blue).
The key features of the ‘TCD2569BFG’ are longer video output signal period with built-in sample and hold circuit, and maximum output signal voltage of 1.8 volts with clipping function.
The product can be used in A4-size multifunction printers, image scanners, input devices for measuring equipment and colour sorting machine.
More details on the newly-launched product at https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com
-- BERNAMA
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Advantest new V93000 system provides cost-efficient test for 5G-NR devices
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Advantest Corporation, a leading semiconductor test equipment supplier has extended its V93000 system to cost-efficiently test the next generation of 5G-NR radio frequency devices and modules on a single scalable platform.
“By delivering the industry’s first integrated, multi-site mmWave ATE test solution, we are providing a pathway for customers to lower the cost of test for their current and upcoming 5G-NR devices,” said V93000 Business Unit within Advantest Corporation’s ATE Business Group executive vice-president, Juergen Serrer.
The new V93000 Wave Scale Millimeter solution has the high multi-site parallelism and versatility needed for multi-band millimeter-wave (mmWave) frequencies.
The operational range from 24 GHz to 44 GHz, and 57 GHz to 70 GHz, enables customers to reduce their time to market for new designs running at mmWave frequencies, according to a statement.
Based on an innovative mmWave card cage with up to eight mmWave instruments, this highly versatile and cost-effective ATE solution performs on the level of high-end bench instruments.
As early installations involving customers testing both 5G and WiGig multi-band devices have been completed, Advantest now accepts orders for the new mmWave solution. For more information, contact https://www.advantest.com.
-- BERNAMA
“By delivering the industry’s first integrated, multi-site mmWave ATE test solution, we are providing a pathway for customers to lower the cost of test for their current and upcoming 5G-NR devices,” said V93000 Business Unit within Advantest Corporation’s ATE Business Group executive vice-president, Juergen Serrer.
The new V93000 Wave Scale Millimeter solution has the high multi-site parallelism and versatility needed for multi-band millimeter-wave (mmWave) frequencies.
The operational range from 24 GHz to 44 GHz, and 57 GHz to 70 GHz, enables customers to reduce their time to market for new designs running at mmWave frequencies, according to a statement.
Based on an innovative mmWave card cage with up to eight mmWave instruments, this highly versatile and cost-effective ATE solution performs on the level of high-end bench instruments.
As early installations involving customers testing both 5G and WiGig multi-band devices have been completed, Advantest now accepts orders for the new mmWave solution. For more information, contact https://www.advantest.com.
-- BERNAMA
Black & Veatch trains Manila Water Company Inc professionals in wastewater treatment
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Black & Veatch, a global leader in building critical human infrastructure has been entrusted to train Manila Water Company Inc (MWCI) professionals and water industry partners in the finer points of biological nutrient removal (BNR) in wastewater treatment.
“We believe strong collaboration and effective knowledge sharing with water utilities, like Manila Water, can help address complexities faced by regional utilities,” said vice-president and managing director of Black & Veatch’s water business in Southeast Asia, William Yong.
“Understanding of BNR best practices also equips the local teams with capabilities to identify and minimise issues associated with retrofitting existing wastewater assets and building new infrastructure.”
Black & Veatch’s Dr James Barnard and Dr Andrew Shaw, who led the knowledge transfer session have shared technology insights, practical experience and recommendations with a focus on advancing the Philippines' capacity building and infrastructure development efforts.
Dr Barnard, a Global Practice and Technology leader is known globally as the Father of BNR, while Dr Shaw is associate vice-president at Black & Veatch, according to a statement.
The two-day technology conference was attended by more than 70 water professionals, with 50 participants from MWCI. For more information, contact https://www.bv.com.
-- BERNAMA
“We believe strong collaboration and effective knowledge sharing with water utilities, like Manila Water, can help address complexities faced by regional utilities,” said vice-president and managing director of Black & Veatch’s water business in Southeast Asia, William Yong.
“Understanding of BNR best practices also equips the local teams with capabilities to identify and minimise issues associated with retrofitting existing wastewater assets and building new infrastructure.”
Black & Veatch’s Dr James Barnard and Dr Andrew Shaw, who led the knowledge transfer session have shared technology insights, practical experience and recommendations with a focus on advancing the Philippines' capacity building and infrastructure development efforts.
Dr Barnard, a Global Practice and Technology leader is known globally as the Father of BNR, while Dr Shaw is associate vice-president at Black & Veatch, according to a statement.
The two-day technology conference was attended by more than 70 water professionals, with 50 participants from MWCI. For more information, contact https://www.bv.com.
-- BERNAMA
Monday, May 6, 2019
INSTAWEB FUNDED BY CRADLE
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Etesha Sdn Bhd. has raised RM800,000 from Direct Equity 800 (DEQ800) led by Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd (Cradle) for its instant web builder, Instaweb.
Instaweb is an automated website builder which creates instant websites from Facebook page instantly. Instaweb has grown to support over 3,000 customers by bootstrapping the business over the years. Partnering with TM Info Media since 2017, the website builder has seen a sharp increase in its user base and subscription.
TM Info Media (TMIM) is a subsidiary of Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) that provides digital marketing solutions for businesses mainly but not limited for Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Their solutions include business directory, website builder, social media and search engine marketing which aim to empower SMEs in Malaysia to grow their business with online platforms.
CEO of TM Info Media, Sean Koh Chin Soon said that partnering with startups makes execution smooth and easier as there is less red tape. TM Info Media is pleased to support an impressive Malaysian-made product like Instaweb and sees a long-term partnership with Etesha Sdn Bhd.
Issani Isa, CEO of Etesha said that the funding will be utilised to expand Instaweb’s customer base. They are targeting to help 10,000 SMEs to have their own websites. In addition to that, they plan to upgrade the platform, grow the team and improve their services aside from market expansion. Currently, Etesha is working on expanding Instaweb to Australia, Japan and Thailand.
He added, “We decided to partner with Cradle after considering their unblemished track record of funding homegrown startups, founder-friendly approach and connection to the Ministry of Finance Malaysia. We are hopeful Cradle can bring attention to the Government about our homegrown solution that has been solving website penetration problem among SMEs in Malaysia at scale.”
Kamarul Nizam, who formerly led investments at a telco-backed venture capital fund and Reza Razali, a long-time serial entrepreneur in the digital space, have both lent their weight behind Instaweb as board members. Kamarul said, "Instaweb is a low-cost, high-impact solution that has gained momentum among SMEs wanting to put their brand out on the digital world instantly and without much fuss. I'm convinced this capital infusion will level-up Instaweb's ability to delight their customers."
Speaking of the investment in Instaweb, Juliana Jan, Chief Investment Officer of Cradle commented “We believe Instaweb is offering the right solution that caters to all types of businesses. It provides SMEs with a solution that transforms their digital presence with seamless integration with their social media accounts. As the technology continues to become more ubiquitous, you can expect that this will be the new web building experience.”
The idea of Instaweb started when Issani received many requests from friends to build a website for them. Issani realised he needed a solution that can build multiple websites instantly and also at a very competitive cost. That's when he decided to build the Instaweb platform with his good friend Indera Nordin. It took them a few months to build the engine and after the initial batch of highly satisfied customers, business begins to snowball and the rest is history.
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Instaweb is an automated website builder which creates instant websites from Facebook page instantly. Instaweb has grown to support over 3,000 customers by bootstrapping the business over the years. Partnering with TM Info Media since 2017, the website builder has seen a sharp increase in its user base and subscription.
TM Info Media (TMIM) is a subsidiary of Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) that provides digital marketing solutions for businesses mainly but not limited for Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Their solutions include business directory, website builder, social media and search engine marketing which aim to empower SMEs in Malaysia to grow their business with online platforms.
CEO of TM Info Media, Sean Koh Chin Soon said that partnering with startups makes execution smooth and easier as there is less red tape. TM Info Media is pleased to support an impressive Malaysian-made product like Instaweb and sees a long-term partnership with Etesha Sdn Bhd.
Issani Isa, CEO of Etesha said that the funding will be utilised to expand Instaweb’s customer base. They are targeting to help 10,000 SMEs to have their own websites. In addition to that, they plan to upgrade the platform, grow the team and improve their services aside from market expansion. Currently, Etesha is working on expanding Instaweb to Australia, Japan and Thailand.
He added, “We decided to partner with Cradle after considering their unblemished track record of funding homegrown startups, founder-friendly approach and connection to the Ministry of Finance Malaysia. We are hopeful Cradle can bring attention to the Government about our homegrown solution that has been solving website penetration problem among SMEs in Malaysia at scale.”
Kamarul Nizam, who formerly led investments at a telco-backed venture capital fund and Reza Razali, a long-time serial entrepreneur in the digital space, have both lent their weight behind Instaweb as board members. Kamarul said, "Instaweb is a low-cost, high-impact solution that has gained momentum among SMEs wanting to put their brand out on the digital world instantly and without much fuss. I'm convinced this capital infusion will level-up Instaweb's ability to delight their customers."
Speaking of the investment in Instaweb, Juliana Jan, Chief Investment Officer of Cradle commented “We believe Instaweb is offering the right solution that caters to all types of businesses. It provides SMEs with a solution that transforms their digital presence with seamless integration with their social media accounts. As the technology continues to become more ubiquitous, you can expect that this will be the new web building experience.”
The idea of Instaweb started when Issani received many requests from friends to build a website for them. Issani realised he needed a solution that can build multiple websites instantly and also at a very competitive cost. That's when he decided to build the Instaweb platform with his good friend Indera Nordin. It took them a few months to build the engine and after the initial batch of highly satisfied customers, business begins to snowball and the rest is history.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=34475
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