23 3 月, 2022

Value Research Center (VRC) authors Value Model integrating ESG and Sustainability Measures

KYOTO, Japan, Mar 23, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Value Research Center (VRC) launched an integrated Value Model of ESG and Sustainability measures in a new white paper issued today. With the shift from short term, profit-focused thinking towards long-term, sustainable, value-focused thinking, businesses globally need to answer a fundamental question: "What value are you providing our collective future?"A Value Model for Responsible Business: The new Value Research Center (VRC) white paper was officially released today. The VRC initiative is aimed at improving company performance and social impact.The VRC at Doshisha University was established in November 2021 to develop a Value Model that could guide any company to answer this question, so ensuring a more sustainable future. The VRC published its initial white paper, "Valuing Value", in June 2021, integrating 357 impact measurements from 15 of the world's top ESG and sustainability frameworks and developing a 7-stakeholder, 27-theme, 80-goal model to help businesses objectively and transparently measure and manage the value impacts that they have on their key stakeholders. The VRC's new white paper entitled "A Value Model for Responsible Business", integrates an additional 346 impact measurements from 6 new frameworks into the initial model. These 6 frameworks include the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Prototype Climate-related disclosures; Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) guidance on metrics, targets and transition plans; Stockholm Resilience Center's Planetary Boundaries; United Nations Development Program (UNDP) SDG Impact Standards for Enterprises; International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards; and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) climate disclosures. Professor Philip Sugai, Director of the VRC, says "Our team analyzed hundreds of existing impact measurements and organized these into 27 common themes, with 81 goals that any company, regardless of their size, industry or location can use to measure, manage and use to consistently increase the value they create for their stakeholders. Unlike existing ESG or sustainability reporting models, the VRC Value Model offers companies the ability to track their actual stakeholder impacts, using this data to create forward-looking strategies aimed at further increasing the value they create for and with these stakeholders."Masato Yamazaki, Professor Emeritus of Economics at Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and VRC operating council member, said "The Value Model that our VRC research team offers is a more advanced approach than any other sustainability model or approach in existence today, since it can automatically help identify the root causes of the problems companies face via well-developed assessment tools.""What is needed in sustainability efforts today goes beyond simple reporting," says Dr. Kumar Iyer, Mentor for Value Creation and VRC operating council member. "The VRC Value Model is based on objective metrics and quantifiable indicators which can be independently verified. This is uniquely different from any other sustainability reporting approach as it is directly linked to creating social impact."The white paper is available for download at the VRC website:https://www.valueresearchcenter.com/2022whitepaperAbout the Value Research Center (VRC)The Value Research Center (VRC) was officially established at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan in November 2021. The VRC aims to research and develop an open, accessible and transparent system for measuring, monitoring, assessing and reporting on value creation (destruction) impacts that organizations of any size make on the 7 stakeholder groups including (1) the organization itself, (2) shareholders or owners, (3) customers, (4) employees, (5) partners, (6) the society within which it operates, and (7) the planet.Learn more about the VRC and its projects at https://www.valueresearchcenter.com, or email Philip Sugai atinfo@valueresearchcenter.com * Webinar, March 25 - IAFOR discusses the white paper with VRC Director Philip SugaiDr. Joseph Haldane, Chairman & CEO of the International Academic Forum (IAFOR) will discuss the contents of this new white paper with VRC Director Prof. Philip Sugai in a Webinar on Friday, March 25, 5:00 - 6:00 pm JST, in collaboration with the new ESG-IREC Research Center at Osaka University. This webinar will be free to attend, and reservations can be made at: https://tinyurl.com/IRC-VRC-20220325About the IAFOR Research Center (IRC)IRC aims to provide a research centre to nurture various international and interdisciplinary research policies that use the extensive networks of both Osaka University and IAFOR. https://iafor.org/.About the ESG-IREC Research CenterThe Osaka University Graduate School of International Public Policy - ESG Integration Research and Education Center (ESG-IREC) conducts research on practically implemented "ESG integration" models in corporate business activities for the creation of a more sustainable future. https://www.osipp.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

10 3 月, 2022

SCSK and NEC Strengthen Collaboration to Accelerate Customers’ DX and Business Growth

TOKYO, Mar 10, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - SCSK Corporation (TSE: 9719) and NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) today announced that they will strengthen collaboration in the data center and network business to accelerate customers' DX and grow their businesses. As part of this effort, the companies will establish SCSK NEC Data Center Management, Ltd., a joint venture in data center operations on April 1, 2022.Background and purpose of establishing a new companyDue to the global COVID-19 pandemic and the frequent occurrence of natural disasters, there is a need for the utilization of secure and safe data centers to further raise awareness of business continuity, and to ensure the safety of sensitive information such as personal information. Furthermore, due to the shift to remote work and the acceleration of digital transformation (DX), there is a growing need for using richly functional and highly flexible cloud services.SCSK and NEC will jointly operate a data center in Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, scheduled for completion in April 2022, to accelerate DX for customers, and to attract ecosystem partners, including cloud providers. This will provide customers with significant benefits in terms of convenience and confidentiality in connecting to ecosystem partners when using jointly operated data centers. Ecosystem partners will also install network connectivity points to jointly operated data centers in the future, giving both companies' customers the opportunity to leverage the services of the ecosystem partners.To realize these environments, both companies will jointly own and operate data centers and establish a data center joint operating company with the aim of creating and providing new services with the ecosystem partners.Role of the new companyThe new company will hold the property of a data center in Inzai City, scheduled for completion in April 2022, and will provide data center services and network services to SCSK and NEC. In addition, the new company aims to operate an environmentally friendly data center by using renewable energy, and both companies will contribute to the achievement of virtually zero greenhouse gas emissions.Future developmentSCSK and NEC will continue to attract ecosystem partners to realize a high level of convenience and confidentiality in an environment that combines customer-specific systems within data centers and various cloud services. Going forward, both companies will continue to support the acceleration of customers' DX and business growth through collaboration in the data center and network business.Profile of the new company1. Company name: SCSK NEC Data Center Management, Ltd.2. Business Activities: Provision of data center services and network services for SCSK and NEC from Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan3. Date of Establishment: April 1, 20224. Representative: Hiroshi Ogasawara, Representative Director5. Head Office: Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo6. Capital: 200 million yen (including capital reserve)7. Ownership ratio: SCSK： 62.5%　NEC： 37.5%8. Number of employees: 10About SCSK CorporationSCSK provides a full lineup of services to support any area of IT solution required for businesses from consulting to system integration, verification services, IT infrastructure implementation, IT management, IT hardware and software sales, and BPO (business process outsourcing).SCSK at new windowhttps://www.scsk.jp/index_en.htmlAbout NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

9 3 月, 2022

EC Healthcare’s Chairman Eddy Tang Further Increases Shareholdings With Strong Confidence in the Group’s Future Development

HONG KONG, Mar 9, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - EC Healthcare (the "Company", which together with its subsidiaries is referred to as the "Group", SEHK stock code: 2138), the largest non-hospital medical group in Hong Kong*, is pleased to announce that the Group's Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Tang Chi Fai ("Mr. Tang") acquired a total 1,000,000 shares of the Company on the market for an aggregate consideration of approximately HK$ 7.246 million at an average price of HK$7.2465 per Share. Prior to this transaction, Mr. Tang had already increased shareholdings 3 times this year with a total of 1.15 million increased shares and the average price was $9.194, $8.49 & $8.18 per share. After the transaction, Mr. Tang is interested in an aggregate of 721,927,610 Shares and his equity stake in the Group increased from 61.18% to 61.26%In the past year, EC Healthcare has actively integrated the healthcare market through organic growth and acquisitions to further consolidate leading market position. As the epidemic has raged on in Hong Kong now, the Group also actively provides anti-epidemic medical services to the public through its general outpatient clinics, specialist clinics, health check centers, vaccine centers and laboratory centers. Looking forward, the Group remain confident for the long-term strong business growth momentum and will keep investing in IT, brand and service to provide better services to the public.About EC Healthcare EC Healthcare is Hong Kong's largest non-hospital medical service provider*, leveraging its core businesses of preventive and precision medicine, and committed to developing medical artificial intelligence by integrating its multi-disciplinary medical services. The move, which is supported by the Group's high-end branding and quality customer services, is aimed at offering customers safe and effective healthcare and medical services with professionalism. The Group is a constituent stock of Hang Seng Composite Index and the MSCI Hong Kong Small Cap Index.The Group principally engages in the provision of one-stop medical and health care services in Greater China. The Group provides a full range of services and products under its well-known brands, including those of its one-stop aesthetic medical solutions provider DR REBORN which has ranked first in Hong Kong by sales for years, primary care clinics jointly established with Tencent Doctorwork, chiropractic services centre New York Spine and Physiotherapy Center NYMG, health management centre re:HEALTH, a vaccine centre Hong Kong Professional Vaccine HKPV, a comprehensive dental centre UMH DENTAL CARE, a diagnostic and imaging centre HKAI, an oncology treatment centre reVIVE, a day procedure centre HKMED, a specialty clinic SPECIALISTS CENTRAL, NEW MEDICAL CENTER and Prime Medical Centres, obstetrics and gynaecology specialist ZENITH MEDICAL CENTER AND PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS CENTRE, specialists central, a paediatric center PRIME CARE, cardiology center HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CARDIOLOGY CENTER, PathLab Medical Laboratories, a professional hair care center HAIR FOREST, Ophthalmology Center VIVID EYE and EC Veterinary Hospital and Imaging Center.*According to independent research conducted by Frost and Sullivan in terms of revenue in 2019 and 2020For further information, please contact: iPR Ogilvy Limited Callis Lau / Lorraine Luk / Charmaine IpTel: (852) 2136 6952 / 2169 0467 / 3920 7649Fax: (852) 3170 6606 Email: ech@iprogilvy.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

28 2 月, 2022

Senior Management Further Increases Shareholdings in EC Healthcare With Strong Confidence in the Group’s Future Development

HONG KONG, Feb 28, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - EC Healthcare (the "Company", which together with its subsidiaries is referred to as the "Group", SEHK stock code: 2138), the largest non-hospital medical group in Hong Kong*, is pleased to announce that the Group's Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Tang Chi Fai further increases the shareholdings post the equity stake increase announced on January 17. Mr. Tang acquired a total 605,000 shares of the Company on the market for an aggregate consideration of approximately HK$ 4.96 million. On January 21, Mr. Tang acquired a total of 62,000 shares at an average price of approximately HK$8.49 per share and acquired a total of 543,000 shares at an average price of approximately HK$8.18 on January 22. After the transaction, Mr. Tang's equity stake in the Group increased to 60.39%In the past year, EC Healthcare has actively integrated the healthcare market through organic growth and acquisitions to further consolidate leading market position. As the epidemic has raged on in Hong Kong now, the Group also actively provides anti-epidemic medical services to the public through its general outpatient clinics, specialist clinics, health check centers, vaccine centers and laboratory centers. Looking forward, the Group remain confident for the long-term strong business growth momentum and will keep investing in IT, brand and service to provide better services to the public."About EC Healthcare EC Healthcare is Hong Kong's largest non-hospital medical service provider*, leveraging its core businesses of preventive and precision medicine, and committed to developing medical artificial intelligence by integrating its multi-disciplinary medical services. The move, which is supported by the Group's high-end branding and quality customer services, is aimed at offering customers safe and effective healthcare and medical services with professionalism. The Group is a constituent stock of Hang Seng Composite Index and the MSCI Hong Kong Small Cap Index.The Group principally engages in the provision of one-stop medical and health care services in Greater China. The Group provides a full range of services and products under its well-known brands, including those of its one-stop aesthetic medical solutions provider DR REBORN which has ranked first in Hong Kong by sales for years, primary care clinics jointly established with Tencent Doctorwork, chiropractic services centre New York Spine and Physiotherapy Center NYMG, health management centre re:HEALTH, a vaccine centre Hong Kong Professional Vaccine HKPV, a comprehensive dental centre UMH DENTAL CARE, a diagnostic and imaging centre HKAI, an oncology treatment centre reVIVE, a day procedure centre HKMED, a specialty clinic SPECIALISTS CENTRAL, NEW MEDICAL CENTER and Prime Medical Centres, obstetrics and gynaecology specialist ZENITH MEDICAL CENTER AND PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS CENTRE, specialists central, a paediatric center PRIME CARE, cardiology center HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CARDIOLOGY CENTER, PathLab Medical Laboratories, a professional hair care center HAIR FOREST, Ophthalmology Center VIVID EYE and EC Veterinary Hospital and Imaging Center.*According to independent research conducted by Frost and Sullivan in terms of revenue in 2019 and 2020 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

23 2 月, 2022

GaN Systems 3X Growth Drives Massive Expansion in Asia

OTTAWA, Canada and HSINCHU, Taiwan, R.O.C., Feb 23, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - GaN Systems, the global leader in GaN power semiconductors, announced today it has expanded its Asia presence with a 3X increase in its operation in Taiwan. With a 3X growth in revenue from the many consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and data centers & industrial power supply producers embracing GaN Systems power transistors, more people and space were necessary.GaN Systems' new office campus is in the Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan, recognized as the center of semiconductor innovation and home to many of the world's leaders in advanced technology. It is also headquarters to GaN Systems' foundry partner, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest dedicated independent (pure-play) semiconductor foundry.The new office center in Taiwan, GaN System's Asia-based headquarters, which opened with a few employees in 2015, has grown by more than 10X and will exceed 100 employees in the coming year. The space features a state-of-the-art research and design center with dedicated subject matter experts in the design and system validation of solutions for customers in several markets, including mobile phones, laptop P.C.s, data center power supplies, and automotive E.V. powertrain electronics. The enlarged R&D team will expand GaN Systems' industry-leading lineup of high-performance transistors and high-power modules and build upon its extensive range of reference designs for 65W, 100W, and 250W phone and computer chargers P.F.C., DCDC, and inverter designs for higher power markets."We're excited to expand our Asian footprint in Taiwan to accommodate GaN Systems' rapid growth," said Stephen Coates, Vice President, Global Operations and General Manager, Asia. "GaN Systems has grown tremendously, driven by the rapid adoption of GaN in consumer, industrial and automotive electronics. Our campus in Taiwan scales up our manufacturing, product and module design, and innovation footprint and expands support for our global customers and business partners. This 3X expansion demonstrates our commitment to Asia and to supporting the continued growth of Taiwan's semiconductor ecosystem."Acceleration of the growth in Asia continues with the addition of Andy Chuang, GaN Systems' Vice President of Business Development. Mr. Chuang, based in the new Taiwan office, brings decades of wideband gap experience to the GaN Systems' team. Incremental to the expansion in Taiwan, GaN Systems' presence in Asia is also growing with success in India in e-mobility with applications in the two, three, and four-wheeler E.V. segments.GaN Systems' imposing growth in the Asia region and internationally are proof of its recently announced USD $150 million growth capital funding round to accelerate innovation and adoption of GaN technology across its automotive, consumer, industrial, and enterprise markets. Global companies, including industry leaders like Dell, HARMAN, Siemens, Signify, and Philips, rely on GaN Systems' transistors to create reliable, best-in-class power transistors.About GaN SystemsGaN Systems is the global leader in GaN power semiconductors with the most extensive transistors portfolio that uniquely addresses the needs of today's most demanding industries, including consumer electronics, data center servers, power supplies, renewable energy systems, industrial motors, and automotive electronics. As an industry-leading innovator, GaN Systems makes it possible to design smaller, lower cost, more efficient power systems. The company's award-winning products provide system design opportunities free from the limitations of yesterday's silicon. By changing the transistor performance rules, GaN Systems enables power conversion companies to revolutionize their industries and transform the world.For more information, please visit: www.gansystems.com or on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn and scan this Q.R. code for our WeChat.Media Inquiries:Mary PlacidoTrier and Company for GaN Systemsmary@triercompany.com+1 (415) 218-3627 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

21 2 月, 2022

New Philippine ePassport Renewal Center inaugurated in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Feb 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hon. Teodoro L. Locsin Jr., Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, inaugurated the new Philippine ePassport Renewal Center in Singapore on 28 January 2022 in the presence of other distinguished dignitaries. In a bid to ease the ePassport renewal process for Filipino nationals living overseas, the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines and VFS Global had signed a contract on 6 August 2021 to extend Philippine ePassport Renewal services to eight other countries aside from Singapore.Hon. Teodoro L. Locsin Jr., Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines (4th from left), with H.E. Mr. Joseph del Mar Yap, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Singapore (2nd from right), Mr. Nathaniel G. Imperial, Assistance Secretary- ASPAC (1st from left) and Mr. Brigido J. Dulay, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Affairs (2nd from left), at the unveiling of the plaque of the Philippine ePassport Renewal Centre in Singapore.The launch of the VFS Global ePassport Renewal Center in Singapore marked the first time the Department of Foreign Affairs outsourced its ePassport renewal process for its nationals living in the Asia Pacific region. Following the success of the operations in the pilot location in Dubai which operates 12 hours every day, VFS Global successfully expanded its services to one more city in the UAE. This was followed by Centres in other countries like Ireland, Kuwait, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the UK, and the US, amidst the pandemic.Commenting at the launch of the ePassport Renewal Center (PaRC), Hon. Teodoro L. Locsin Jr., Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines, said "The establishment of ePassport Renewal Centers in various parts of the world is an attestation of the President's commitment to ensuring that government services are accessible and convenient to every Filipino. Singapore is certainly a priority for this service, as over 200,000 Filipinos in Singapore will benefit from having the option to renew their passport in another location aside from the Philippine Embassy."Mr. Jiten Vyas, Regional Group COO, VFS Global, added "We would like to thank the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines for its continued faith in us. Our passport and consular services have been growing from strength to strength, and we look forward to bringing those best-in-class services to Filipino nationals here in Singapore with this new Centre."Key benefits of the Philippine ePassport Renewal Center:- Improved passport services to Philippine nationals living overseas- Reduced crowding at Consulates/Embassies and greater convenience for the customer submitting their application with VFS Global- Strict verifiable processes to ensure accuracy of biometric data collection- Flexible 'prime time' services at select locations for submissions beyond regular office hours- Optional two-way courier services for safe delivery of your passports- Application tracking facility with the SMS service- Form filling supportImportant information for Philippine ePassport Renewal services customers in Singapore:As the safety of our customers and employees is our priority, VFS Global has implemented strict health and safety measures in line with Government guidelines for physical distancing at the Centres. Customers must wear a face mask/face covering to enter the premises, and a temperature reading will be required on arrival. Customers exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, including fever (higher than 37.3 degrees Celsius), cough and difficulty in breathing, will not be allowed to proceed with their applications and be allowed to reschedule their appointments for another day. Customers can visit our website: https://services.vfsglobal.com/sgp/en/phl or email us at info.philippinesg@vfshelpline.com for more details.Philippine ePassport Renewal CenterAddress in Singapore: 79 Anson, 15-02, Singapore 079906Email id: info.philippinesg@vfshelpline.com Website: https://services.vfsglobal.com/sgp/en/phl Submission Timing: 0800 hrs-1600 hrs (Monday to Friday, except holidays)*VFS Global will be responsible only for accepting applications for client missions. All applications submitted will continue to be assessed and processed by the respective client missions. Timelines for turnaround are as per the discretion of the authorities.About VFS GlobalVFS Global is the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. With 3516 Application Centres, operations in 143 countries across five continents and over 236 million applications processed (since inception in 2001) as on 31 December 2021, VFS Global is the trusted partner of 63 client governments. The company manages non-judgmental and administrative tasks related to applications for visa, passport and consular services for its client governments, enabling them to focus entirely on the critical task of assessment.Media Contact:Sukanya Chakrabortysukanyac@vfsglobal.comcommunications@vfsglobal.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

15 2 月, 2022

CITIC Telecom CPC and DEAC Establish Powerful Partnership

The Netherlands/Estonia, Feb 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (CITIC Telecom CPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK:1883), announced a partnership with DEAC, a data center operator in Riga, Latvia. The strategic partnership sets forth a framework for the parties to collaborate in both company's data center and other value-added offerings reselling, including innovative cloud products and services. The cooperation between DEAC and CITIC Telecom CPC allows both companies to offer disaster recovery and backup services to clients across multiple locations in the Baltics, complementing ICT capabilities in China and Russia. CITIC Telecom CPC's deployment in DECA's data centers enables to be part of a rich industry ecosystem, offering strategically seamless customer engagement services across regions. The strategic partnership not only helps enterprise meet and maintain IT compliance with their local data sovereignty requirements, but also enables customers to benefit from a "Technology-Driven Digitalization Enabler", leveraging all CITIC Telecom CPC's core competencies and expertise across multiple ICT areas (such as networking, information security cloud and data centers). Simultaneously, creating additional opportunities and value to meet the customer's strategic business development needs with localized solid management service from CITIC Telecom CPC 24/7 round-the-clock customer service. "By combining CITIC Telecom CPC's technology expertise, global presence, and innovative products with our profound industry experience and resources, we are confident that this initiative is another key step towards our long-term strategy of building a dedicated carrier-neutral and Internet-neutral data center network (DCN) ecosystem. We're excited to complement our cloud and data center solutions and offer our clients the opportunity to use DEAC's high-quality data center in Latvia, Riga to tap into the fast-growing cloud data center markets," states Serve Bunnik, the Deputy Director of CITIC Telecom CPC Europe operations."Cooperation with CITIC Telecom CPC will make a new level of global extension for DEAC. Together, we are looking forward to leveraging CITIC Telecom CPC infrastructure around the Globe", says Andris Gailitis, CEO of DEAC. DEAC has been in the data center industry since 1999. DEAC's data center meets the highest security standards with efficient connectivity options and strong encryption.About CITIC Telecom CPC CITIC Telecom CPC is a trusted Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions provider with multiple branches across the world and a preferred partner by multinational corporations and business enterprises. Bringing Global-Local capabilities, CITIC Telecom CPC is committed to providing customers one-stop-shop ICT solutions with superior quality. Having a worldwide footprint across 160 countries, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, CITIC Telecom CPC's global network resources connect over 160 points of presence (POPs), 19 Cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, and two dedicated 24x7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). CITIC Telecom CPC's ICT capability spans the spectrum, including leveraging MPLS, SIEM, NFV, SDN, AI, Big Data, 5G, AR, VR, and other cutting-edge technologies in order to address business challenges. ( www.citictel-cpc.com )About DEACDEAC is one of the largest independent green energy data center operators in Northern Europe, owned by a Swiss investment infrastructure fund managed by Quaero Capital. DEAC serves thousands of customers in more than 40 countries by providing innovative IT services and applying individual business approaches and top-notch technologies. With DLC, also owned by Quaero Capital, DEAC offers two primary locations in Riga and Vilnius with over 1000 racks. On top of that, DEAC has points of presence in the major cities of Central and Eastern Europe. ( https://www.deac.eu/en/ )Media Contacts: Jaanika KaarstCITIC Telecom CPC(+372) 53 454 442Email: jaanika.kaarst@citictel-cpc.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

11 2 月, 2022

Digital Week 2.0: Largest Coming Together of Southeast Asia’s Digital Future

Singapore, Feb 11, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The year 2021 can be termed as one of "Resurgence". Lives, businesses all saw a resurgence to some extent, even as Covid-19 continued to ravage many economies and livelihoods. If the year 2020 was when organisations began their internal digital transformation journey, in 2021- forward thinking companies turned their attention to integrate and digitalise external business processes. Digital consumption is now an ingrained way of life in Southeast Asia. Early adopters have expanded usage--pre-pandemic users are consuming four more digital services than they did before 2020 and the 60 million consumers who joined since the pandemic started are here to stay, with nine in 10 consumers who tried a new digital service in 2020 are continued using that service in 2021, according to a Bain, Google & Temasek report. From mom-and-pop stores who had reservations in adoption e-commerce to larger companies enabling millions of their workforce to work remotely, a positive evolution is underway as companies and their stakeholders find new ways of connecting, collaborating and keeping in pace with their evolving needs.This massive digitalisation has fuelled the need for data centres. The data center market in Southeast Asia is growing significantly, with multiple investments in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines and Thailand. Southeast Asia is among the fastest-growing digital markets worldwide. The internet usage and social media trends have increased the demand for faster internet networks and data centers to store data generated by them. The internet penetration is one of the strongest drivers for the data center market in Southeast Asia. Moreover, social media usage among consumers and digital transformation by enterprises across industry verticals are other major factors promoting data center growth. The investments are growing significantly across Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. In 2020, Equinix, Digital Realty, NTT Global Data Centers, Space DC & GIC, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, DTP, and DCI Indonesia were major investors in the Southeast Asia data center market. Looking ahead to 2022 and beyond, new questions arise as millions of users from Brisbane to Batam embrace IoT, AI, and 5G. How can we store this data sustainably? Are there vulnerabilities in endpoint security still to account for? How can SME's leverage cloud technology as effectively as enterprises?Simply put, it is time to get together and talk about the future of the Cloud & IT industries in this region. And so, W.Media has come back with Digital Week: Southeast Asia, after a hugely successful 2021 edition.The 2nd Edition of Digital Week with an enhanced Hybrid format brings the best knowledge sharing and quality networking experience in South East Asia. Our SEA Digital Week 2022 is back on the 9th-11th March with a hybrid style that combines both an insightful digital experience with global speakers and valuable in-person networking opportunities that we've been missing during the pandemic. As part of our upcoming Digital Week, we will focus on the markets of Southeast Asia where they will highlight different market insights and trends of the cloud, data center and the IT industry, as well as discuss with the experts about the current updates of this ecosystem. Experience the best of both worlds - choose to participate in either the digital or on site events or even both! Anticipate a return of 2500+ Cloud and Datacenter professionals across the region online and on site.For more information, visit https://w.media/sea-digital-week-2022/. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

17 1 月, 2022

Senior Management Increases Shareholdings in EC Healthcare With Strong Confidence in the Group’s Future Development

HONG KONG, Jan 17, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - EC Healthcare (the "Company", which together with its subsidiaries is referred to as the "Group", SEHK stock code: 2138), the largest non-hospital medical group in Hong Kong*, is pleased to announce that on 14 January 2022, the Group's Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Tang Chi Fai ("Mr. Tang") acquired a total of 543,000 shares of the Company on the market for an aggregate consideration of approximately HK$ 4.993 million at an average price of HK$9.1943 per share. As a result, Mr. Tang holds approximately 61.17% of the issued share capital of the Company. On 13 January 2022, Group's Executive Director and Chief Digital Officer Mr. Wong Chi Cheung acquired 40,000 shares of the Company on the open market at an average price of HK$9.725 per share at a total consideration of approximately HK$389,000.Mr. Eddy Tang, Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of EC Healthcare said, "Benefiting from the rising health consciousness and the Group's consistent investment focusing on the healthcare industry, the Group achieved a record high sales volume of no less than HK$880 million in the third quarter of the financial year 2022 (October - December 2021), representing a more than 40% y-o-y increase. Besides, the Group has already completed the previously announced Premier Medical Group (BVI) Limited and Bayley & Jackson Dental Surgeons Limited transactions. EC Healthcare is always devoted to developing an enclosed healthcare ecosystem to provide one-stop health medical service to customers. These two transactions further deepen the Group's medical services layout. Looking forward, the Group remains confident about the long-term strong business growth momentum and will keep investing in IT, brand and service to consolidate the healthcare market."About EC Healthcare EC Healthcare is Hong Kong's largest non-hospital medical service provider*, leveraging its core businesses of preventive and precision medicine, and committed to developing medical artificial intelligence by integrating its multi-disciplinary medical services. The move, which is supported by the Group's high-end branding and quality customer services, is aimed at offering customers safe and effective healthcare and medical services with professionalism.The Group principally engages in the provision of one-stop medical and health care services in Greater China. The Group provides a full range of services and products under its well-known brands, including those of its one-stop aesthetic medical solutions provider DR REBORN which has ranked first in Hong Kong by sales for years, primary care clinics jointly established with Tencent Doctorwork, chiropractic services centre New York Spine and Physiotherapy Center NYMG, health management centre re:HEALTH, a vaccine centre Hong Kong Professional Vaccine HKPV, a comprehensive dental centre UMH DENTAL CARE, a diagnostic and imaging centre HKAI, an oncology treatment centre reVIVE, a day procedure centre HKMED, a specialty clinic SPECIALISTS CENTRAL, NEW MEDICAL CENTER and Prime Medical Centres, obstetrics and gynaecology specialist ZENITH MEDICAL CENTER AND PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS CENTRE, specialists central, a paediatric center PRIME CARE, cardiology center HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CARDIOLOGY CENTER, PathLab Medical Laboratories, a professional hair care center HAIR FOREST, Ophthalmology Center VIVID EYE and EC Veterinary Hospital and Imaging Center.*According to independent research conducted by Frost and Sullivan in terms of revenue in 2019 and 2020For further information, please contact: iPR Ogilvy Limited Callis Lau / Lorraine Luk / Charmaine IpTel: (852) 2136 6952 / 2169 0467 / 3920 7649Fax: (852) 3170 6606 Email: ech@iprogilvy.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

22 11 月, 2021

Hitachi Selected by the University of Tsukuba for its Second Proton Therapy System as a PFI Project

TOKYO, Nov 22, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) announced today that it has been selected by the University of Tsukuba to provide Hitachi's proton therapy solution including its design, manufacturing, construction, maintenance and operation as a PFI (Private Finance Initiative) project*. The parties have signed the contract on September 30, 2021. The new proton therapy center will be equipped with Hitachi's compact design proton therapy system, including a set of one accelerator and two rotating gantry treatment rooms. The new therapy center is expected to start treating patients around the summer of 2025, followed by a 20-year period of operation and maintenance support by Hitachi.Image of New Proton Therapy Center; The new center is on the left of existing siteThe University of Tsukuba has been using Hitachi's proton therapy system since 2001. After 20 years of operation, due to aging facilities, the university has determined to introduce a 2nd unit. Upon completion and opening of the new proton therapy center, the University of Tsukuba will shift its treatment from the existing center to the new center. This is the first time in Japan for a particle therapy system provider to receive a 2nd unit order from an existing facility.*PFI (Private Finance Initiative) project: Method for utilizing private funds, management skills, and technology in order to construct, operate, and maintain public facilities, etc.Background and InsightThe University of Tsukuba has been practicing cancer treatment using a proton accelerator since 1983, as a worldwide pioneer. In 2001, the University of Tsukuba adopted Hitachi's proton therapy system and has provided proton therapy to approximately 6,000 cancer patients to date. Hitachi will establish a new proton therapy facility through a strong partnership with the University of Tsukuba which is aiming to be a base for further development of research, education, and treatment for radiotherapy that represents not only Japan, but also the world. In addition, Hitachi and the University of Tsukuba will carry out a joint research program on treatment technologies for pediatric cancer, and tumors of respiratory moving organs (migratory tumors) such as liver and lung cancer. Through this project, Hitachi will contribute to treatment that is gentle to children and the elderly, as well as the maintenance and improvement of patients' quality of life after treatment.In addition, Hitachi will accelerate the global expansion of particle cancer treatment systems and contribute to the further development of minimally invasive cancer treatments.Overview of Particle TherapyParticle Therapy is an advanced type of cancer radiotherapy. Protons extracted from hydrogen atoms, or carbon ions are accelerated up to 70% of the speed of light. This energy is concentrated directly on the tumor while minimizing radiation dose to surrounding healthy tissue. Particle therapy improves the quality of life for cancer patients since the patient experiences no pain during treatment and the procedure has very few side effects compared to that of traditional radiotherapy. In most cases, patients can continue with their normal daily activities while undergoing treatment.About Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, contributes to a sustainable society with a higher quality of life by driving innovation through data and technology as the Social Innovation Business. Hitachi is focused on strengthening its contribution to the Environment, the Resilience of business and social infrastructure as well as comprehensive programs to enhance Security & Safety. Hitachi resolves the issues faced by customers and society across six domains: IT, Energy, Mobility, Industry, Smart Life and Automotive Systems through its proprietary Lumada solutions. The company's consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2020 (ended March 31, 2021) totaled 8,729.1 billion yen ($78.6 billion), with 871 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 350,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

9 11 月, 2021

EC Healthcare Announced Positive Profit Alert

HONG KONG, Nov 9, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - EC Healthcare (the "Company", which together with its subsidiaries is referred to as the "Group", SEHK stock code: 2138), the largest non-hospital medical group in Hong Kong*, announced a positive profit alert. The Group expected to record a significant increase of over 60% in revenue and over 200% in profit after tax six months ended 30 September 2021 (the "Reporting Period") respectively as compared to that of the corresponding period in 2020.Benefiting from (i) an increase in sales arising from strong demand for the medical services offered by the Group and improving local consumption sentiment amid a full-fledged recovery of the retail sector in Hong Kong during the Reporting Period as compared with the same period last year; (ii) an increase in operational efficiency in the long-established business during the Reporting Period as compared with the same period last year; and (iii) contribution from the newly acquired veterinary business during the Reporting Period and positive synergies arisen from the acquisition of medical assets in the second half of the last financial year, the Group was able to achieve such increase. Mr. Eddy Tang, Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of EC Healthcare said, "Looking ahead, the Group is optimistic about the business performance. The Group will develop its businesses through organic growth as well as mergers and acquisitions, further build up the enclosed ecosystem to provide better services to the client and consolidate the healthcare market by leveraging multiple brands and disciplines."About EC Healthcare EC Healthcare is Hong Kong's largest non-hospital medical service provider*, leveraging its core businesses of preventive and precision medicine, and committed to developing medical artificial intelligence by integrating its multi-disciplinary medical services. The move, which is supported by the Group's high-end branding and quality customer services, is aimed at offering customers safe and effective healthcare and medical services with professionalism.The Group principally engages in the provision of one-stop medical and health care services in Greater China. The Group provides a full range of services and products under its well-known brands, including those of its one-stop aesthetic medical solutions provider DR REBORN which has ranked first in Hong Kong by sales for years, primary care clinics jointly established with Tencent Doctorwork, chiropractic services centre SPINE Central, New York Spine and Physiotherapy Center NYMG, health management centre re:HEALTH, a vaccine centre Hong Kong Professional Vaccine HKPV, a comprehensive dental centre UMH DENTAL CARE, a diagnostic and imaging centre HKAI, an oncology treatment centre reVIVE, a day procedure centre HKMED, a specialty clinic SPECIALISTS CENTRAL and NEW MEDICAL CENTER, obstetrics and gynaecology specialist ZENITH MEDICAL CENTER AND PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS CENTRE, specialists central, a paediatric center PRIME CARE, cardiology center HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CARDIOLOGY CENTER, PathLab Medical Laboratories, a professional hair care center HAIR FOREST, Ophthalmology Center VIVID EYE and EC Veterinary Hospital and Imaging Center.*According to independent research conducted by Frost and Sullivan in terms of revenue in 2019 and 2020For further information, please contact: iPR Ogilvy Limited Callis Lau / Lorraine Luk / Charmaine IpTel: (852) 2136 6952 / 2169 0467 / 3920 7649Fax: (852) 3170 6606 Email: ech@iprogilvy.com Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

22 10 月, 2021

Habitat for Humanity’s Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter Leads Transformational Investment to Increase Affordable Housing in India

Delhi, India, Oct 22, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - As the 3D printed construction market grows, startups and nonprofits alike are beginning to leverage advances in concrete 3D printing technology to address the affordable housing crisis. Recently, Habitat for Humanity International through its Shelter Venture Fund invested $411,000 in Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions Ltd. to increase production of affordable 3D printed homes in India. Hestia Partners and Capnetic Investments joined Habitat in investing in the construction technology startup. Habitat's investment in Tvasta builds on a multi-year collaboration, beginning when the company was one of seven startups to participate in Habitat's ShelterTech India accelerator program in 2018. ShelterTech accelerators bridge the gap between housing innovation and real-world impact. 3D printed construction technology offers the potential for faster, more cost-efficient and resilient housing in high-income countries as well as emerging markets. Construction of Tvasta's first 3D printed home, completed in late-2020, generated less waste and was completed faster than traditional methods. "The pandemic has only exacerbated the affordable housing crisis, with rising demand as well as material costs. Through the Shelter Venture Fund, Habitat is helping ensure that the most promising, disruptive technologies achieve scale, expanding affordable housing markets to reach more low-income families in need of reliable housing," said Patrick Kelley, vice president of Habitat's Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter.According to UN-Habitat, an estimated 1.6 billion people lack adequate housing today, with global demand for affordable housing growing by 4000 units every hour. In order to reach more low-income households, Tvasta is working with the Government of India through its "Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana" (Housing for All) initiative, which aims to build 20 million urban and rural homes for low-income families by 2022. Habitat's Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter launched the Shelter Venture Fund in 2017 to invest in shelter entrepreneurs operating in the pioneer gap - where early-stage companies are often considered too new or too risky for conventional venture capital firms. The intent is to accelerate those entrepreneurs' pathways to reaching low-income families with products and services that improve their housing conditions. To date, the Shelter Venture Fund has invested a total of $3 million in 11 startups with disruptive and innovative products and services.To set up interviews, receive photos or for further information, contact Michele Soh msoh@habitat.org, +6 9233 1544. Link to the web version - habitat.org/ap/about/newsroomAbout Habitat for HumanityDriven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity found its earliest inspirations as a grassroots movement on an interracial community farm in U.S.A. Since its founding in 1976, the housing organization has grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 70 countries. In the Asia-Pacific region since 1983, Habitat for Humanity has supported millions of people to build or improve a place they can call home. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. To learn more, donate or volunteer, visit habitat.org/asiapacific.About Habitat's Terwilliger Center for Innovation in ShelterThe Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter, a unit of Habitat for Humanity International, works with housing market actors to expand innovative and client-responsive services, products and financing so that households can improve their shelter more effectively and efficiently. The goal of the Terwilliger Center is to make housing markets work more effectively for people in need of decent, affordable shelter, thereby improving the quality of life for low-income households. To learn more, visit habitat.org/tcis. Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

19 10 月, 2021

Hitachi, Tohoku University and Kyoto University Become World’s First to Establish Technology for Highly Efficient, High-quality Production of Actinium-225, a Material Required for Internal Radiation Therapy Called TAT

TOKYO, Oct 19, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), Tohoku University and Kyoto University have become the world's first (1) to establish technology for the highly efficient and high-quality production of actinium-225 (225Ac), a substance required for a form of radiation therapy known as targeted alpha therapy (TAT). TAT is a new cancer therapy which combines a substance that emits alpha particles which destroy cancer cells with a compound that selectively accumulates in cancer cells. The combined alpha-emitting agent is administered to a patient to attack cancer cells within the body (Figure 1). It is known to be effective against forms of cancers that are difficult to treat with existing methods of treatment, including cancer cells that are spread widely through the body, and its practical applications are eagerly awaited. The three-party team has now established technology that enables production of high-quality 225Ac in an efficient manner without producing impurities, which are usually difficult to separate, by using an electron linear accelerator (2) with radium-226 (226Ra) as a source material.Figure 1: Principle of targeted alpha therapy(TAT)Figure 2: Method of 225Ac production using an electron linear accelerator Hitachi, Tohoku University, and Kyoto University will continue research and development efforts to bring this production technology into commercial use, to help put TAT into clinical practice and ultimately improve cancer patients' quality of life (QoL). In addition, Hitachi is set to start a study to evaluate the applicability (3) of 225Ac produced using this new technology in pharmaceutical products in October 2021 in collaboration with the National Cancer Center Japan. Hitachi makes effort to pursue research and development that promotes the Security & Safety (healthy and comfortable life for each individual) of society.Types of radiation therapy include external and internal. External radiation uses beams of radiation delivered outside the body to target cancer cells, while internal radiation involves internal delivery of radiation. TAT is a form of treatment in which alpha-emitting agents are administered into the body to selectively target cancer cells, while producing fewer side effects. It is a potentially promising form of treatment especially for cancers that are difficult to treat with existing methods, including advanced cancer where cells are spread widely through the body. Following a report*4 of its high therapeutic effects in patients with metastatic prostate cancer, therapies using 225Ac as an alpha-emitter have been studied for their efficacy and safety in clinical trials (5) across the world. However, the only established method of producing 225Ac that has been one that uses thorium-229, a nuclear material (6) that is difficult to handle, and it produces only a small amount of 225Ac (63 GBq/y).(7) This has posed obstacles to any widespread use of TAT, as 225Ac is not available in a sufficient amount.To tackle the situation, Hitachi, Tohoku University's Research Center for Electron- Photon Science, and Kyoto University's Institute for Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science have joined forces to develop a method of producing 225Ac that does not involve nuclear material by applying technologies Hitachi has accumulated in the fields of particle therapy and nuclear power generation. Together, they have successfully established for the first time technology for highly efficient and high-quality production of 225Ac that uses an electron linear accelerator with 226Ra as the source material. This production method involves the use of highly penetrating bremsstrahlung radiation (8) to irradiate 226Ra. In addition to being an efficient production method, it also produces high-quality 225Ac because it does not produce impurities that are difficult to separate (Figure 2).The team has conducted a proof-of-principle test on the production of 225Ac using a small amount of 226Ra, and collected detailed data on 226Ra's photonuclear reactions.(9) Based on the findings from the test, the team, in a joint research project with the addition of researchers from Tohoku University's Institute for Materials Research, who own the technology to handle large amounts of radium, has succeeded in producing approximately 370 kBq of 225Ac, an amount that is sufficient for the future evaluation of its applicability in pharmaceutical products. This represents a major step forward for commercial application of this production method, such that the amount of 225Ac currently produced globally in a year (63 GBq/y) (7) can be produced in one day.(10)Parts of these results will be shared as a Top Rated Oral Presentation at the 34th Annual Congress of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine, (11) which takes place October 20-23, 2021.(1) World's first as a technology that uses an electron linear accelerator to produce 225Ac through a photonuclear reaction of226Ra as a source material.(2) A type of linear particle accelerator that accelerates electrons to produce a high-energy beam.(3) An evaluation of levels of efficiency and stability of 225Ac in being bound to drug.(4) C. Kratochwil et al., J Nucl Med. 2016, vol.57, p1941-1944.(5) A scientific research method that looks into the efficacy and safety of a new medicine or therapy in healthy adult or patient populations.(6) A material that makes nuclear fuel in nuclear power stations ( uranium, plutonium, thorium)(7) A. K. H. Robertson et al., Curr. Radiopharm., 2018, vol.11, p156-172.(8) Electromagnetic radiation produced by irradiating target metal with high-energy electrons.(9) A type of nuclear reaction that is caused by high-energy photons (such as bremsstrahlung).(10) Estimates were made based on the results of simulations using theoretical values of reaction cross -section (reaction probability) and the amounts of 225Ac produced at the proof-of-principle testing.(11) The 34th Annual Congress of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM2021). https://eanm21.eanm.org/About Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is contributed to a sustainable society with a higher quality of life by driving innovation through data and technology as the Social Innovation Business. Hitachi is focused on strengthening its contribution to the Environment, the Resilience of business and social infrastructure as well as comprehensive programs to enhance Security & Safety. Hitachi resolves the issues faced by customers and society across six domains: IT, Energy, Mobility, Industry, Smart Life and Automotive Systems through its proprietary Lumada solutions. The company's consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2020 (ended March 31, 2021) totaled 8,729.1 billion yen ($78.6 billion), with 871 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 350,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com.About TohokuU's Research Center for Electron-Photon ScienceThe Research Center for Electron-Photon Science (ELPH) is a research institute affiliated with Tohoku University. Equipped with an electron linear accelerator and an electron booster-synchrotron accelerator, ELPH has a capacity of generating up to 1.3- GeV electron or photon beams and provides them for use in scientific experiments by researchers through the national "Joint Usage" scheme. In addition to promoting research in the structure and nature of materials in a wide range of fields, from quarks and hadrons which are found in atomic nuclei to materials science. ELPH pursues leading-edge research in accelerator science and beam physics to help make it possible to conduct beam-based experiments that are even more advanced.About TohokuU's Institute for Materials ResearchThe Institute for Materials Research (IMR) is a research institute affiliated with Tohoku University, which is dedicated to research into scientific principles related to material- based sciences and their applications. By combining science with engineering, IMR is engaged in research and educational activities in the field of materials science, covering both fundamental and applied research.About KyotoU's Institute for Integrated Radiation and Nuclear ScienceThe Institute for Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science at Kyoto University is engaged in isotope application chemistry research and educational activities in a wide range of fields, including physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, agriculture and medicine, using two research reactors (KUR and KUCA) and accelerators, as a designated research center under the Joint Usage / Research Center in National Universities scheme. Contacts:For more information, use the enquiry form below to contact the Research &Development Group, Hitachi, Ltd. Please make sure to include the title of the article.https://www8.hitachi.co.jp/inquiry/hqrd/news/en/form.jspResearch Center for Electron Photon Science (ELPH), Tohoku University Hidetoshi Kikunaga, Associate Professor1-2-1 Mikamine, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 982-0826 JAPANPhone: +81-22-743-3425E-mail:kikunaga@lns.tohoku.ac.jpLaboratory of Alpha-Ray Emitters, Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University Kenji Shirasaki, Head of Laboratory / Senior Assistant Professor2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba- ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8577 JAPAN Phone: +81-22-215-2161E-mail: kshira@imr.tohoku.ac.jpInstitute for Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science, Kyoto University2-1010, Asashiro-Nishi, Kumatori-cho, Sennan-gun, Osaka 590-0494 JAPAN Phone: +81-72-451-2300 Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

19 10 月, 2021

Fujitsu and Aichi Cancer Center Develop AI System to Offer Patients Personalized Cancer Treatment

TOKYO, Oct 19, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Aichi Cancer Center (1) and Fujitsu Limited today announced the development of an AI solution able to select effective medical treatment from a wide range of drugs based on patients' individual cancer types and various genomic variants (2).Figure1. The newly developed systemThe effectiveness of the new solution has been verified in clinical trials by physicians at Aichi Cancer Center.With current cancer genomic medicine in Japan, treatment plans are considered based on the patients' unique circumstances, including the type of cancer and the actionable genomic variants detected in cancer cells.Specialists for cancer drug treatment thus rely on their own experience, knowledge, and medical literature to study treatment strategies in order to find the best possible medication for the patients' individual conditions.Test data of effective medical treatment of different cancer types and genomic information in external databases, which are sorted and managed based on different keywords and rules, remain difficult to use.Combining the know-how of Aichi Cancer Center in drug selection and Fujitsu's AI-based data-integration technology, the new solution is able to sort and combine these data under common keywords and a single data format and generate a structured data of knowledge, called Knowledge Graph, in order to find the medications that are likely to be highly effective for each patient (3).Aichi Cancer Center and Fujitsu anticipate that the new solution will contribute to a significant reduction in the time required for physicians to estimate the effectiveness of drugs in a clinical setting, as well as to conduct research about data that can be used as evidence for their estimations. It will furthermore help physicians to effectively and precisely choose the medicine expected to achieve the best results based on patients' genomic variants and to achieve better results by avoiding unnecessary treatments.Aichi Cancer Center and Fujitsu will continue cooperation to further enhance the application of AI technology in cancer genomic medicine in order to contribute to further achievements in this field.BackgroundCancer is the leading cause of death in Japan, and the number of new cases now exceeds one million per year with the trend rising in recent years.Therefore, cancer genomic medicine or precision oncology, a form of personalized medical care based on the genomic variants in each cancer, has been gaining increasing attention. Although a nationwide system to enhance cancer genomic medicine has been established in Japan, the shortage of specialists in this field represents a major issue.The current situation thus demands further expansion of programs to train medical specialists as well as the development of an AI with capabilities comparable to those of medical specialists in order to support more effective medical treatment.In November 2019, Aichi Cancer Center and Fujitsu concluded a comprehensive joint research agreement (4) in order to drive the application of AI technology in the field of cancer genomic medicine and jointly promoted R&D of technologies and systems applied during clinical tests.About the newly developed technologyDrawing on Aichi Cancer Center's knowledge of drug selection with Fujitsu's AI-based data-integration technology, the new solution enables users to organize information like test data of effective medical treatment for different cancer types and genomic variants in external medical databases by grouping information under common terms and data formats.The new system is also able to build a Knowledge Graph by automatically linking data with the same underlying subjects (5).For cancer treatment, the system can deliver an objective score about the expected level of effectiveness of a planned course of treatment based on the information about the patients' cancer type and genomic variants. In this way, the system can help to efficiently narrow down the number of possible options of drugs that are likely to be highly effective for each patient.Moving forward, by combining this system with Fujitsu's AI technology for language processing which identifies terms and phrases used in research papers from context (6), physicians will be able to instantaneously refer to relevant information from a total of more than 1.2 million medical papers when evaluating the effects of a planned course of treatment. Thus, this new system will not only help physicians to verify the validity of their drug selections but also to improve the overall efficiency of their work.During the current verification trials, which were supervised by an expert panel (7) at Aichi Cancer Center, the system was used to evaluate the effects of drug treatment with approximately 450 patients. Results showed that standard treatments for eight different genomic variants could be successfully determined. The system also proved to be efficient in identifying drug candidates (8) from a wide range of treatments based on an objective score of the effectiveness of medications and the characteristics of related cancer cells.Based on the system results, physicians will be able to efficiently collect various information about the level of effectiveness of a specific treatment based on the genomic variants of individual patients. In this way, the new system will help to create an environment where physicians will be able to choose appropriate medications and to propose new treatments even if they are not specialists with a high level of knowledge in cancer genomic medicine.Future plansAichi Cancer Center and Fujitsu will continue collaboration in order to verify and improve the ability of the current system to integrate and output data from multiple databases and actively promote the full-scale introduction of an easy-to-use system in clinical practice of cancer genomics.The two partners will furthermore strive to develop an intra-hospital information integration environment to assist the expert panel with a solution that enables a more accurate, efficient, and stress-free selection of the right treatment for their patients in order to contribute to a more personalized approach to cancer treatment.Aichi Cancer Center and Fujitsu will furthermore consider using the improved system to determine the start or participation of clinical trials by adding clinical information and to propose potential new drug targets through analyzing integrated data from a research perspective.Both parties will continue to improve the system to make the results more reliable and user-friendly, with the aim of expanding its use to Japanese hospitals nationwide that provide cancer genomic medicine.Fujitsu plans to continue practical use of the technology in clinical settings, to ultimately offer customers new solutions to support their well-being (9) and "Healthy Living" (10). Based on the results from the current trials, Fujitsu also aims to develop a new AI technology able to recommend new treatment methods by linking clinical data extracted from electronic medical record systems and genome data in order to create various solutions to improve the quality of life of each patient.(1) Aichi Cancer Center:Location: Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture; President: Takashi Takahashi(2) Genomic variants:Structural alterations in the genome.(3) Knowledge Graph:A dataset that uses connections representing relationships between information collected from a variety of textual information sources such as essays and research results.(4) A comprehensive joint research agreement:"Fujitsu Laboratories and Aichi Cancer Center in Japan Sign Comprehensive Joint Research Agreement to Drive Advances in Cancer Genomic Medicine with AI Technology" (November 29, 2019; Press release)(5) Automatically linking data with the same underlying subjects:"Fujitsu Laboratories Develops Technology for Automatically Linking with Open Data throughout the World"(January 16, 2014; Press release)(6) Fujitsu's AI technology for language processing which identifies terms and phrases used in research papers from context:"Fujitsu Improves Efficiency in Cancer Genomic Medicine in Joint AI Research with the Institute of Medical Science at the University of Tokyo" (November 6, 2019; Press release)(7) Expert Panel:Committee of experts that analyses the patients' genomic variants and determines individual treatment strategies based on the results(8) Drug candidates:For example, researchers found that EGFR inhibitors were effective under certain conditions when the BRAF protein was mutated as denoted "G466V".(9) Well-being:State of physical, mental, and social well-being(10) "Healthy Living":One of Fujitsu's seven key focus areasAbout Aichi Cancer CenterAichi Cancer Center is one of the largest and oldest comprehensive cancer centers in Japan. For more than 50 years, the Aichi Cancer Center has been a leader in cancer research and treatment, offering state-of-the art care available and advancing the knowledge for future improvement. Our dedicated clinical and research staff, who are working passionately and collaboratively, are relentlessly committed to providing hope to currently uncurable patients and making cancer a disease of the past. For more information, please see: https://www.pref.aichi.jp/cancer-center/english/cc/index.html.About FujitsuFujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Approximately 126,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$34 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021. For more information, please see www.fujitsu.com. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

20 9 月, 2021

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, Equinix, Oracle, Digital Realty and Cohesity to lead Datacentre and Cloud Summit 2021

With the congregation of the leading thought leaders from Southeast Asia, DCCI 2021: ASEAN will cover every aspect of the region’s Datacentre & Cloud industry. Singapore, Sept 14, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – With Southeast Asia becoming the global hotbed for Datacentres and Cloud Infrastructure, along with the region witnessing the emergence of the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2025, over 1000 datacentre and cloud professionals from 200+ leading public and private enterprises across the ASEAN region will join the virtual edition of Datacentre and Cloud Summit (DCCI) 2021: ASEAN, organized by Tradepass on 28-29 September, 2021. In an interview leading up to the summit, Jeremy Deutsch, President of Asia-Pacific, Equinix said, “With ASEAN leading the charge in data center and digital infrastructure growth, the virtual DCCI Summit ASEAN 2021 is the perfect platform for professionals and enterprises to connect and get updated on the latest trends and development in the data center and cloud segments.” “Equinix is excited to be a part of this inaugural edition and we look forward to conversations with leaders and organizations, including how to support them in building a digital infrastructure that will accelerate their digital transformation and business growth,” he added. Following the participation announcement, Sheena Chin, Managing Director of Cohesity ASEAN, Cohesity said, “Many organizations attempt to manage data through legacy products. However, legacy infrastructure is incredibly complex to manage and was not designed for the needs of modern businesses. What organizations need is a next-gen approach to data management that brings data workloads together on one platform spanning clouds, data centers, and the edge, managed through a single user interface – that’s what Cohesity provides.” The distinguished speakers for the event will share key industry intelligence that will be highlighted by the many insightful presentations and ultra-rich panel discussions. In that light, DCCI 2021: ASEAN will cover the most pressing topics like: – The Future of Data Centers: Delivering IT Infrastructure for the Digital Age in ASEAN– Green Data Centers: Key to the Digital Economy Boom– Cloud Security: Keeping IT Environments SECURE– Edge computing: Changing the Future of Data Centers– Importance of Data Center Architecture and Disaster Recovery Recognizing the fastest-growing digital economy, Clement Goh, CEO, Southeast Asia, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres commented, “The ASEAN market is expected to be a bright spot for data centre growth with the confluence of increased digital connectivity led by the pandemic, growth of consumer digital adoption and Industry 4.0 that contributed to the significant industry growth. We look forward to participating at DCCI to share our insights on this populous region and how we can build better and smarter data centres to enable our digital future sustainably.” Mark Smith, Managing Director – Asia Pacific, Digital Realty expressed his views about the summit, “Asia Pacific has been witnessing an explosive growth in data, driven by accelerated technological change with the emergence of AI, 5G, blockchain and IoT. Based on our Data Gravity Index DGx, APAC is expected to generate the fastest growth across all regions in terms of data gravity in the coming years. Key markets such as Singapore, Japan, South Korea are poised for an accelerated growth, resulting in even more demand for data center solutions.” “At Digital Realty, we aim to balance growth with sustainability by building efficient and sustainable data centers in the APAC region and across the globe. We continue to extend coverage, capacity and connectivity options for enterprises to pursue their digital ambitions on PlatformDIGITAL, our global data center platform with over 4,000 participants in 47 metros across 24 countries,” he added. Organiser and the CEO of Tradepass, Sudhir Jena expressed that “While we are always striving to keep our best foot forward to simplify the trending disruptions prevailing in the tech industry, DCCI 2021: ASEAN will be the most crucial to say the least as it deeply acknowledges the multi-billion-dollar Datacentre market along with the rapid mobilization of Cloud Infrastructure in Southeast Asia.” Confirmed Sponsors: Equinix; Oracle; Cohesity; Digital Realty; ST Telemedia Global Data Centres; BDx Data Centers; Aryaka Networks; NetApp; Aerospike; Schneider Electric; 3M; Siemens; Snowflake. For more information about the summit, log on to www.dccisummit.com About Tradepass Tradepass provides elite business networking platforms across the MEA, APAC and Europe that connects the world of tech buyers with market intelligence, insightful use-cases, and innovative solutions from global experts, investors, and business partners. Shrinkhal SharadTradepass Globalshrinkhals@tradepassglobal.com

25 8 月, 2021

Princeton Digital Group Announces a $150 Million New Data Center in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Aug 25, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Singapore-based Princeton Digital Group (PDG), Asia's leading data center provider, today announced plans for a greenfield development in Jakarta, Indonesia, as part of PDG's plan to expand its footprint to serve its customers' needs in the booming Indonesian digital economy. With 19 data centers across 5 countries PDG has built an unrivalled footprint in less than 4 years since its inception. The company recently announced an investment of USD 1 billion to open a 100 MW flagship data center campus in Japan.The new 22MW data center, to be named Jakarta Cibitung 2 (JC2), is being built within the same 19,550m2 campus that houses PDG's existing data center JC1. This expanded campus of 35MW is well-poised to serve global cloud companies, domestic internet companies and enterprises with unmatched scalability, connectivity and reliability.The greater Jakarta area is experiencing increasing adoption of cloud-based services, among consumers, businesses and government. Indonesia is also home to some of the fastest-growing start-up companies of SE Asia."The Asia Pacific region is set to be the largest data center market in the world, and this announcement underscores our vision to be the market leader in this region," said Rangu Salgame, Chairman and CEO of Princeton Digital Group. "Over the last four years, through our unique three-pronged strategy of acquisitions, carve-outs and greenfield development, we've built a strong portfolio of data centers across key Asian markets such as China, Singapore, Indonesia, India and Japan. PDG has become a partner of choice for hyperscalers across multiple countries. PDG's growth in Indonesia demonstrates our continued ability to expand rapidly in markets that matter to our customers."Jakarta is an exciting market, Cibitung being the pre-eminent cloud cluster in the region. With the expanded campus, PDG has become a significant player in the Indonesian market. With the explosive economic growth and rapid digitalization by both government and private sectors in Indonesia, the market is core to PDG's strategy," added Stephanus Tumbelaka, PDG's Managing Director of Indonesia.According to Structure Research, the Jakarta data center colocation market is still developing, and the sector is expected to grow at a five-year CAGR of 23.7% through 2025. Jakarta is going to be a hyperscale market sooner than later.About Princeton Digital GroupPrinceton Digital Group (PDG) is a leading investor, developer and operator of Internet infrastructure. Headquartered in Singapore with presence and operations in China, Singapore, India, Indonesia, and Japan, its portfolio of data centers power the expansion of hyperscalers and enterprises in the fastest growing digital economies across Asia. For more information, visit www.princetondg.comMedia ContactsPrinceton Digital GroupGrace ChenPR@princetondg.comPRecious Communications for Princeton Digital GroupPDG@preciouscomms.com Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

29 6 月, 2021

Princeton Digital Group announces 100 MW Flagship Data Center Campus in Japan, committing $1 Billion in investment

TOKYO, Jun 29, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Singapore-based Princeton Digital Group (PDG), Asia's leading data center provider, today announced its plan to build one of the largest hyperscale facilities in Tokyo, Japan, with a total investment value of USD 1 Billion. Japan is the fifth market that the company has entered in since its formation 4 years ago. With this investment, PDG marks a major milestone in its plan to build a 600 megawatts (MW) portfolio across the region.The new campus at Saitama City will have close to 100 MW of critical IT capacity across two phases of 48.5 MW each. Saitama City is one of the major commercial centers of the Greater Tokyo area. Located 30 km north of central Tokyo, the PDG Saitama campus has a total land area of 33,047 m2. The facility is designed to serve leading hyperscalers in Japan, one of the most dynamic cloud markets in the world.PDG has already secured the land and power with construction to begin later this year. The facility will be built to the latest hyperscale design and standards, with unrivalled scalability, connectivity and reliability."The Asia Pacific region is set to be the largest data center market in the world, and this announcement underscores our vision to be the market leader in this region," said Rangu Salgame, Chairman and CEO of Princeton Digital Group. "Over the last four years, through our unique three-pronged strategy of acquisitions, carve-outs and greenfield development, we've built a strong portfolio of data centers across key Asian markets such as China, Singapore, Indonesia and India. PDG has become a partner of choice for hyperscalers across multiple countries. Our entry into Japan and, in particular, Tokyo demonstrates our continued ability to enter new markets that matter to our customers."Tokyo is the largest data center market in Asia outside of China and is still in the early stages of growth, particularly in terms of entry and expansion of global hyperscalers. According to Structure Research, Greater Tokyo's hyperscale colocation market is expected to reach USD1.6 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 25.1% between 2021 and 2025."The Greater Tokyo market is projected to see accelerated demand from hyperscale data center deployments moving forward from what we believe is a convergence of several critical factors that include Japan's sizeable addressable market as the 3rd largest country in the world by GDP, the absence of a domestic hyperscale cloud platform that presents an ideal competitive landscape between both US and Chinese hyperscale cloud providers, as well as being a key connectivity aggregation and distribution hub for submarine cables landing from the US West Coast to access the rest of the Asia Pacific region", said Jabez Tan, Head of Research, Structure Research.About Princeton Digital GroupPrinceton Digital Group (PDG) is a leading investor, developer and operator of Internet infrastructure. Headquartered in Singapore with presence and operations in China, Singapore, India, Indonesia, and Japan, its portfolio of data centers power the expansion of hyperscalers and enterprises in the fastest-growing digital economies across Asia. For more information, visit www.princetondg.comMedia ContactsPrinceton Digital GroupGrace ChenPR@princetondg.com PRecious Communications for Princeton Digital GroupPDG@preciouscomms.com Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

8 4 月, 2021

Building a Financial Operating Center for SMBs in Southeast Asia: BizBank Launches Its Corporate Expense Card in Singapore

BizBank is building a 'bank-in-a-box' for Southeast Asia's large but underserved SMB community BizBank's first product offering is a corporate expense management card The technology platform seeks to empower SMBs in the digital era Singapore / SEAPRWire / April 8, 2021 / – Atlantis, a Singapore based fintech company has announced the launch of its digital platform for small and medium Businesses (SMBs) - BizBank. BizBank's mission is to empower SMBs by providing them with a comprehensive, technology-based financial and business platform to accelerate their growth in the digital era. In Southeast Asia, SMBs form the backbone of the economy, and account for 70% of GDP and between 52% and 97% of total employment in the region. According to research by Google and Facebook, there are c. 310 million digital consumers in the region, who are fuelling a tremendous growth in online spending. Yet the majority of SMBs in the region struggle to capture this demand because they are in the early stages of digital transformation. Approximately between $20 and $40 billion is spent by SMBs for various OPEX payments. Existing tools and solutions in the market today are fragmented and do not cater to the specific size and scope of SMB operations. Cost effective and intelligent financial solutions will help remove barriers faced by SMBs, unlocking economic growth and prosperity in the region. According to Sruthi Srinivasan, COO of BizBank, "We are building a 'bank-in-a-box' for small and medium businesses. Using our end-to-end platform, SMBs can digitize their operations and spend more time on their core activities - revenue growth and business expansion." BizBank aims to leverage the best of the emergent technological innovations to build an SMB-centric financial platform centered around the unique cash flow and business dynamics of these SMBs. "We are building a financial operating center for SMBs to manage their payments, credit, reportings, and grow revenue"- added Gaurav Sharma, CEO of Atlantis. BizBank's first product is a corporate expense card that has been designed to help SMBs spend less. It provides small business owners with convenience and flexibility, bank grade security, and full visibility and control over spends. BizBank also plans to introduce expense management, invoicing, and various credit products in the next few months across Southeast Asia. Please get in touch with hello@bizbank.co for more information on BizBank. Social links Twitter: https://twitter.com/BizBankHQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizbank.co/ Media contact Company: Atlantis Contact: Media Team Website: https://www.bizbank.co SOURCE: Atlantis The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( www.seaprwire.com ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )

5 4 月, 2021

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering Establishes Asia Hub in Singapore for Operation, Maintenance and After-Sales Servicing of Local Transportation Systems in the Region

TOKYO, Apr 5, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering, Ltd. (MHIENG), a group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) based in Yokohama, Japan, has newly established a Technical Service Center in Singapore within Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (MHI-AP), MHI's regional subsidiary, to strengthen operation, maintenance and after-sales servicing operations for its transportation system products in Asia.As MHI's regional hub for transportation service operations in Asia, the Technical Service Center will collaborate with existing service facilities in the region to reinforce local support, acting as a one-stop service center manned by transportation system experts who will cater to customers' enquiries and requests post-delivery, and propose new services in line with customer needs. The hub is also intended to introduce new services, such as failure prevention and diagnosis, as well as remote monitoring incorporating digital and AI technologies. It will collaborate closely with local government authorities and transportation system operators, enabling enhanced safety and reliability of local transportation systems -- a fundamental social infrastructure. In these ways, the Center will seek to provide responses and solutions to regional challenges, provide greater convenience and facilitate countries' overall economic development.MHIENG has supported Singapore's transportation infrastructure building for roughly two decades. Since 2003, the company has participated in a project to boost the transport capacity of the AGT (Automated Guideway Transit(1)) systems used on the Sengkang-Punggol LRT (Light Rapid Transit(2)) lines, to cope with increased ridership. MHIENG completed an APM (Automated People Mover(3)) project linking the terminals at Changi Airport in 2007 and related expansion work in 2019, as well as provides operation and maintenance services for the APMs under an ongoing contract. Additionally, MHIENG undertakes transportation system servicing operations in other Asian locations: in the Philippines, the company performs maintenance and repair for Line 3 of Manila's Metro Rail Transit (MRT) system(4), and in Macau it provides maintenance services for carriages used on the Macau Light Rapid Transit system inaugurated in 2019.Mr Yoshiyuki Hanasawa, Executive Vice President and Chief Regional Officer for Asia Pacific and India at MHI, and Managing Director of MHI-AP, expressed: "The new Technical Service Center in Singapore is an integral part of MHI Group's expansion strategy in the Asia-Pacific region. This is an exciting opportunity for us to serve as the bridge between our customers in Asia Pacific and local transportation systems in the region by providing exceptional support to facilitate their overall economic development."Mr Kenji Terasawa, MHIENG President & CEO commented: "The Technical Service Center demonstrates our continued efforts and commitment to the Asia-Pacific region. With Singapore's proximity to key markets in the region, we look forward to supporting the local transportation infrastructure in the various countries by enhancing operations and maintenance."Through the new Technical Service Center, MHIENG will be able to ensure the safe operation of public transportation systems in Asia. It will also respond to a broad range of customer needs such as the expansion of existing lines, transport capacity increases, system upgrades and digitalization, through its expertise and provision of reliable services.(1) An Automated Guideway Transit system operates fully automatically on electric power. Use of rubber tires results in a smooth and quiet ride.(2) LRT conventionally is broadly used as the abbreviation of "Light Rail Transit"; but in the case of Singapore's Sengkang-Punggol LRT, the "R" refers to "rapid" in accordance with that network's high-speed operation.(3) An APM is an AGT serving an airport. APMs link terminals or connect airports with their nearby auxiliary facilities. They are adopted at airports worldwide.(4) Line 3 is an urban transit system serving the greater Metro Manila area. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

11 12 月, 2020

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Participating in “Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships”: Organization for Planning State-of-the-Art Ships

TOKYO, Dec 11, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has become a member of "Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships," a core organization established to plan and propose state-of-the-art ships on a continuing basis through integration of the accumulated expertise of Japan's shipbuilding industry. Together with other members of domestic shipbuilders, going forward Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will pursue development of advanced environmental performance-enhancing technologies for the era of carbon neutrality, targeting near-zero carbon emissions, and engage in activities focusing on research and development related to commercialization of next-generation greener ships.Members of Planning and Design Center for Greener ShipsThe founding aim of the Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships is to contribute to the growth of Japan's shipbuilding industry by developing advanced environmental performance-enhancing technologies that will respond to tightening of environmental regulations over the long term through consolidation of the country's technologies in ship design, and by advancing commercialization of next-generation greener ships. A total of nine domestic shipbuilders, including Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, together with Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK), have already joined or announced intent to join the Center. Going forward, further participation will be sought among domestic companies involved in marine business, shipping companies, trading houses and other entities supporting the Center's aims. Initially, the Center, representing Japan's shipbuilding industry, will strive to prepare a detailed proposal on next-generation ships that will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, in a quest to achieve the medium to long-range targets of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations specialized agency that serves to promote international cooperation concerning maritime issues.On December 10, a presentation was held in Yokohama to announce the establishment of Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships. At this news conference, a number of messages were launched directly for the domestic marine industry. One focused on the current situation in which global industrial society, including the marine industry, has entered a period of significant change stemming from response to the problem of global warming, rapid progress in digital technologies, etc., and in particular the accelerating demands for efforts to achieve zero carbon. Another emphasized that the future of Japan']'s shipbuilding industry, which today faces a critical situation largely attributable to the supply-and-demand imbalance in the global shipbuilding market, will be carved out by accelerating efforts to lead the world in integrating diverse environmental technologies and building competitive ships.Mitsubishi Shipbuilding believes it is important, for the growth of the domestic shipbuilding industry, to collaborate with other members in developing environmental technologies for the present and future, and to continuously plan and propose state-of-the-art ships. Going forward, as a member of the Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will expand on its marine and comprehensive technologies accumulated throughout MHI Group, and promote the development of advanced environmental performance-enhancing technologies that will respond to tightening environmental regulations over the medium to long term. By pursuing commercialization of next-generation greener ships, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will play a leading role in activities that contribute to the growth of the domestic marine industry. Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com