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Hitachi Energy and Linxon support National Grid in achieving sustainability targets through pioneering 420 kV SF6-free gas- insulated switchgear technology

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, Dec 22, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi Energy and Linxon are collaborating to strengthen London Power Tunnels (LPT), a key power infrastructure project that will ensure reliable, clean electricity supply for England's capital city. To support National Grid in accelerating its net zero targets, Hitachi Energy will deliver EconiQ 420-kilovolt (kV) gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) and gas-insulated lines (GIL) containing no sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).As one of the world's largest investor-owned transmission and distribution utilities, National Grid has the ambition to remove all SF6 from its fleet by 2050. In 2020, it embarked on LPT project that will replace ageing high-voltage electricity cables and expand network capacity to meet the increasing electricity demand. Considered to be one of the city's largest engineering projects since the 1960s, the LPT will span 32.5 kilometers via underground tunnels in South London.Linxon is building Bengeworth Road substation for National Grid to develop the LPT infrastructure. To support National Grid in its transition to SF6-free solutions, Hitachi Energy will deliver 7 bays of its EconiQ 420 kV GIS to enable the transmission of electricity over long distances while eliminating SF6, in addition to EconiQ 420 kV GIL. The EconiQ high-voltage portfolio is 100 percent as reliable as the conventional solutions based on SF6. The installation is expected to commence by 2023."We're delighted that Bengeworth Road substation, at the heart of London Power Tunnels, will be SF6-free." said Onur Aydemir, National Grid Project Director for London Power Tunnels. "This key power project will deliver a secure energy supply to the capital, and by using sustainable technology we are minimizing the environmental impact of our operations to support the transition to Net Zero.""Following the successful collaboration with National Grid on the world's first replacement of SF (1) in existing high-voltage equipment and award-winning(2) project in Richborough, UK, we are proud to be supporting National Grid again in its transition to SF6-free solutions," said Markus Heimbach, Managing Director of the High Voltage Products business at Hitachi Energy. "The EconiQ GIS is based on our breakthrough SF6-free 420 kV circuit-breaker that demonstrates the reliability and scalability of the technology for the lowest carbon footprint.""Linxon is building the infrastructure to power the world with carbon free energy. Thanks to strong collaboration with Hitachi Energy, Linxon is able to provide the pioneering EconiQ SF6- free solution from Hitachi Energy for the Bengeworth substation, supporting our client to meet their sustainability targets," said Stefan Reisacher, CEO of Linxon.EconiQ is Hitachi Energy's eco-efficient portfolio for sustainability, where products, services and solutions are proven to deliver exceptional environmental performance. Hitachi Energy has placed sustainability at the heart of its Purpose and is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. EconiQ website:www.hitachienergy.com/sustainability/econiq(1) bit.ly/3GbpvJZ(2) www.theenergyawards.com/ene/en/page/winners-2022About Hitachi Energy Ltd.Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world's energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.comwww.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergy https://twitter.com/HitachiEnergyAbout Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society with data and technology. We will solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, under the business structure of Digital Systems & Services, Green Energy & Mobility, Connective Industries and Automotive Systems. Driven by green, digital, and innovation, we aim for growth through collaboration with our customers. The company's consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2021 (ended March 31, 2022) totaled 10,264.6 billion yen ($84,136 million USD), with 853 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 370,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Spritzer Wins World Branding Awards 2022

KUALA LUMPUR & TAIPING, Nov 8, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Spritzer is pleased to announce that the Company has won the national award under beverages, for the water category of the World Branding Awards - Brand of the Year 2022-2023, a premier award recognition programme organised, assessed, evaluated and judged by the World Branding Forum. This is Spritzer's eighth (08) consecutive year winning the prestigious award.Winnie Chin, Group PR and Sustainability Manager of Spritzer Bhd [L] and Richard Rowles, Chairman of World Branding Forum [R]The national award was presented to Spritzer on 3 November 2022 at Kensington Palace, London. The 15th edition of the World Branding Awards - Brand of the Year 2022-2023 saw more than 3,500 brands from over 45 countries nominated across multiple categories under three levels - global, regional and national, with only 250 brands declared winners.The award is uniquely judged and assessed through three streams, with each stream contributing a percentage to the total score - with brand valuation and public online voting each getting 30% weightage and consumer market research getting 40% weightage. Only one national award is given to a brand from each product or service category from participating countries.Spritzer would like to take this opportunity to thank all their loyal consumers, suppliers, and business partners for the support. The management wants to also thank the Spritzer team who worked hard to make this happen. This award is testimony to the quality of their silica-rich mineral water.The source of Spritzer's silica-rich natural mineral water extracts from underground aquifers in a pristine 390-acre site located in Taiping, Perak neighbouring a tropical rainforest. Spritzer will continue to offer only the best quality to consumers and is active in supporting community initiatives.Spritzer Bhd: [Bursa: SPRITZER; 7103] [RIC: SPTZ:KL] [BB: SPZ:MK] [OTC: SPZRF], https://www.spritzer.com.my Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Handover of National Centre for Pandemic and Infection Diseases in Myanmar; Advanced Facility Built with Donation from AW Foundation

YANGON, Myanmar, Nov 5, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - AW Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Asia World Group of Companies, handed over to the Ministry of Health the newly completed Wai Bar Gi New Wing - National Centre for Infectious Diseases on 3rd Nov, 2022. Dedicated to the treatment of infectious diseases and pandemics such as COVID-19 which exerted heavy patient load on the public healthcare sector, it is the most advanced medical centre to date in Myanmar. The Newly-Constructed Wai Bar Gi New Wing- National Centre for Infectious DiseasesSide Views of Wai Bar Gi New Wing- National Centre for Infectious Diseases Interior Views of Wai Bar Gi New Wing- National Centre for Infectious Diseases Lieutenant General Aung Lin Dwe, the secretary of the State Administration Council, unveiled a plaque commemorating the handover of the three-story, 110-bed medical Centre, which was completed with a donation of 6 billion kyats and USD 3.1 million from the Foundation.The Wai Bar Gi New Wing was mooted in November 2020 by the AW Foundation team based on the personal experience of colleagues during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lack of quarantine hospitals, beds, and oxygen supply, and critically, the exposure of the devoted medical frontliners taking care of patients in general hospitals were gaps in the healthcare system evidenced during the critical period. The 51,055 square feet (4,745sqm) Centre is equipped with airflow control (negative-positive pressure), integrated oxygen access, isolation rooms, and water treatment and features that combine to make it one of the most technologically-advanced public healthcare facilities in the country. AW Foundation believes the new Centre will support the public healthcare system for the treatment of COVID-19 and any future pandemic. Construction of Centre A ground-breaking ceremony was held on-site on 5 January 2021. Construction was delayed due to a nationwide lockdown arising from the pandemic.The Centre is equipped with:- Donning and Doffing for medical staff- Staff corridors and lifts for use by Patients and Staff- Air-Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) for full-time automatic disinfection of the air-flow system in the hospital building- Room communication systems and other electrical communication facilities (PABX, PA & Intercom) - Sound-Proof Generator for emergency use- Emergency response alarm systems that can automatically respond to fire and various natural disasters (fully equipped as required for an infectious disease treatment hospital)Sustainable Garden Hospital The Centre was conceptualized and constructed with deep consideration of the environment. Sustainable solar energy and the creation of new greenery at the Centre also create an environment to enhance the recovery process of patients and the well-being of the healthcare community.About AW Foundation (AWF) - Together, we can make change happenAW Foundation is a non-profit organization and the philanthropic arm of the Asia World Group of Companies. AWF supports projects that develop the well-being of the people of Myanmar, focusing on healthcare, education, disaster relief, and community development. It was established in 2014, building on a strong tradition of philanthropy of the Asia World Group of companies since 1992.AW Foundation aims to develop and advance the livelihoods of people throughout Myanmar and is passionate about exploring new projects that benefit all. Through our commitment to quality and continued efforts to help those in need, AWF strives to deliver exceptional value and improve the lives of Myanmar's citizens. https://aw-foundation.org/For media queries, please contact the AW Media Office at media@aw-foundation.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Nigerian FG to Stop Importing Digital Products and Services says Digital Economy Minister

ABUJA, Nigeria, Oct 26, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - With stakeholders in the Digital Economy, from within and outside Nigeria, gathered at Digital Nigeria 2022 to brainstorm on a sustainable digital economy for the nation, the Federal Government declared that it was no longer accepting importation of any digital technological product or service into the country, "until and unless the country is convinced that capacity to develop such product and service is not readily available within the country." NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa opening Digital Nigeria 2022 in Abuja, October 25 [Image: NITDA]Communications & Digital Economy Minister, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) addressing Digital Nigeria 2022 [Image: NITDA]The Minister of Communications & Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) made the sweeping declaration while delivering special remarks on Day #1 of the Digital Nigeria International Conference, Exhibition & Awards in Abuja on Monday, Oct 25. The Conference, formerly known as the eNigeria International Conference, is the flagship awareness programme in the Digital Economy sector. The annual event was re-branded as Digital Nigeria to further expand its scope in line with the core objectives of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS). The aim is to brainstorm on contemporary issues of relevance across the globe, and to address Nigerian challenges for sustainable socioeconomic development. It is a veritable platform for Information & Communications Technology (ICT) awareness, creation, development of appropriate frameworks, and setting goals for best practices. The Minister holds that wisdom behind the stoppage of importation of digital technological products and services gives effect to Executive Orders 003 of May 2017, and 005 of February 2018, which support "Local Content Procurements by Ministries, Department and Agencies of the Federal Government of Nigeria", and the "Planning and Execution of Projects, Promotion of Nigerian Content in Contracts and Science, Engineering and Technology", respectively. He stated further that "even in the employment position that is publicized, as long as there are Nigerians that have the capacities to take up the challenges, it is not allowed for you to bring somebody from outside the country, except in an agreement transferring knowledge, and 40% of our products and services must be retained for Nigerians." Prof. Pantami enthused that his segment has been performing with increasing creditably in the last three years, making it the fastest growing sector, and the highest contributor to Gross Domestic Product in the country. "The Digital Economy has in recent years recorded three unprecedented records. For example, contributing18.44% of GDP in the last quarter according to the National Bureau of Statistic." Listing record achievements for the sector, Prof. Pantami further expressed that his Ministry had scored high grades in each of the eight ministerial deliverables he signed with President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. He noted that his Ministry scored a very strong 173.86% average across the eight. The scores in each deliverable were recorded as: implementation of broadband connectivity -134%; deployment of 4G across the country - 127%; digitalising government functions and processes - 99%; development and implementation of a National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy - 103%; implementation of a Digital Identity Programme - 86%; improvement and optimisation of revenues from all operators and licensees in agencies under the Ministry's supervision - 594%; active collaboration with private sector to create jobs - 111%; empowerment of citizens - 137%. According to the Minister, the sector used to contribute an average of N51 billion (approx. US$118 million) quarterly to the government's coffer, but in the last three years, quarterly remittance has grown to N408 billion (approx. US$ 935 million). "And you cannot appreciate this until you know how difficult it is to generate funds for government. We remit all that we generate to the government, while others spend without generating," he noted. Prof. Pantami expressed that vigor in implementation of the various pillars of NDEPS was facilitating the unprecedented achievements the sector is recording since the policy was approved in October 2019. He listed the eight pillars to include: Developmental Regulation; Digital Literacy and Skills; Solid Infrastructure; Service Infrastructure; Soft Infrastructure; Digital Service Development and Promotion; Digital Society and Emerging Technologies; and Indigenous Content Promotion and Adoption.The Minister revealed that the under the Service Infrastructure pillar, IT project clearance alone has saved the Federal Government over N44 billion in the last year, with the clearing of 1,600 projects which have to do with the automation of government processes in order to save funds, improve precision and accuracy, and promote accountability. He said, "In order to simplify the implementation of each of the pillar, we developed other implementation policies under each pillar; under some pillars we have developed three to four policies. Within the last three years, we have developed 19 national policies and at least 17 of them are being implemented today - and this is unprecedented."While noting the Ministry's achievements in capacity building, Prof. Pantami disclosed that 863,232 Nigerians have been trained on cutting edge and highly demanded digital skills, adding that the training identified a global vacuum in the digital sector, and focused on the provision of skills to citizens such that they could fill the vacuum. In addition, according to the Minister, over 2,000 IT centres have been established across the country.He said the many regulatory instruments developed by his Ministry and its parastatals led to the initiation and passage of the Nigeria Start-Up Bill by the National Assembly, signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari last week as the Nigeria Start-up Act.While commending President Buhari and National Assembly for the speedy passage and assent, the Minister described the legislation as "organic, as inputs were sought from the Start-Up ecosystem, and all its challenges are accommodated." He said passage of the Bill has attracted commendations globally, especially the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which indicated it would be learning from Nigeria's experience.Written by Lukman Oladokun in LagosDay #1: Digital Nigeria International Conference 2022, Oct 25. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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NFA promotes healthy eating to reduce food waste

Malang, East Java, Indonesia, Oct 25, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The National Food Agency (NFA) has started a campaign to promote eating healthy and delicious food by providing recommendations for the composition of foods on the plate in order to reduce waste.Head of the National Food Agency (NFA), Arief Prasetyo (ANTARA/HO-NFA)NFA Head Arief Prasetyo said on Sunday that the campaign aimed to reduce food waste from the farm to the table, was initiated as part of Gelar Pangan Nusantara to mark the 42nd World Food Day.The campaign is encouraging people to fill one-third of their plates with staple foods (not necessarily rice), one-third with vegetables, one-sixth with side dishes, and one-sixth with fruits."Such composition is suitable to meet the standard of expected food pattern as well as energy sufficiency," he explained.The campaign is also advising people to eat at least one egg every day to increase their nutritional intake and reduce the prevalence of stunting in children, considering that eggs are nutrient-rich and affordable.As part of this year's Gelar Pangan Nusantara, people and stakeholders related to food have been invited to jointly help achieve food security as a pillar for upholding state sovereignty."Through this event, we want to make World Food Day a momentum to recharge our spirit in building and strengthening national food," Prasetyo said.The event comprises a number of activities such as a series of educational events and several competitions to encourage creativity as well as to entertain - all of which contain messages and campaigns about strengthening food security.Meanwhile, to ensure that the food security program runs well, Prasetyo has invited stakeholders from the upstream to downstream, along with the pentahelix sector, consisting of academics, businesses, government, community, and the media to continue to strengthen collaboration.The recent Gelar Pangan Nusantara event held at Brawijaya University in Malang, for example, was a part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between the NFA and the academic sector."The NFA as an institution that carries out government duties in the food sector, of course, cannot run alone," Prasetyo said.As a concrete collaboration, the NFA and Brawijaya University have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on education, research, and community service in the food sector. They have also signed a cooperation agreement on synergizing education, research, and community services to improve community nutrition through the diversification of consumption of diverse, balanced, and safe foods."The cooperation made during World Food Day is in line with the instruction of Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who is very serious about dealing with food problems. The President has ordered not only to solve macro and micro problems but also to strengthen collaboration," Prasetyo added.Meanwhile, deputy governor of East Java, Emil Elestianto Dardak, said that Gelar Pangan Nusantara is an event that seeks to strengthen the spirit of supporting food security programs."Through today's event, let's invigorate the spirit, supporting the National Food Agency program to make local food more secure from both supply and demand (side)," he said in his speech.According to Emil, the NFA in the future will aim to maintain a balance, not only by preventing prices from rising but also keeping them from falling.The rector of Brawijaya University, Widodo, welcomed the Gelar Pangan Nusantara event, which was held on the campus from October 22-23, 2022, saying the university is ready to support the national food security program through the development of innovation and technology.The event featured several activities including a food expo, food and nutrition symposium, talk show, local food creation cafe festival, cooking demo, business matching, coaching clinic, poster contest, as well a drawing competition for elementary and junior high school students.Written by: Abdul Hakim, Yashinta Difa, Editor: Fardah Assegaf (c) ANTARA 2022Source article: https://en.antaranews.com/news/256453/nfa-promotes-healthy-eating-to-reduce-food-waste Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Potential New Therapeutic Approach for Pancreatic Cancer is proposed at 2022 Keystone Meeting: Blocking Obesity or Fatty Acid Oxidation

Seoul, Korea, September 08, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – In “the immunometabolism at the crossroads of obesity and cancer, Keystone Symposia (Sept. 5-9, 2022, Keystone, Co, USA)”, Dr. Soo-Youl Kim, Principal Scientist of the National Cancer Center of South Korea, showed that cancer obtains energy absolutely by burning fatty acids from blood as well as that obesity causes cancer to grow explosively by burning fat. Therefore, calorie balanced carbohydrate diet reduced tumor growth 1/5 to compare to high fat diet in mouse cancer model. It is proposed as ‘Kim effect’ in the latest Seminars in Cancer Biology journal that cancer energy metabolism absolutely depends on fatty acids (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.semcancer.2022.07.005). This announcement is expected to make great strides in cancer metabolism treatment and immunotherapy and foreshadows the emergence of new anticancer drugs that control obesity and fat catabolism. Dr. Kim announced that anti-cancer drug targeting fatty acid oxidation will be in clinical trial in South Korea. Know more, please contact Dr. Soo-Youl Kim, Principal Scientist of National Cancer Center, Korea. E: tgase@ncc.re.kr W: www.ncc.re.kr The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)

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Maybank Indonesia Announces Winners of Maybank Marathon 2022

BALI, INDONESIA, Aug 28, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - PT Bank Maybank Indonesia, Tbk (Maybank Indonesia) announced the winners of the World Athletics' 'Elite' road race, the Maybank Marathon 2022, as the contest concluded its 10th anniversary run in Bali today (8/28).With close to 10,000 runners from 50 countries, Maybank Marathon 2022 crowned Hassan Toriss, BIB 004 from Morocco, as champion of the Marathon Open Male category, with a recorded finish time of 2:15:38, and Immaculate Chemutai with BIB 025 from Uganda as champion of the Marathon Open Female category, with a recorded finish time 2:42:32. Each received a cash prize of Rp200,000,000, symbolically handed over by Maybank Marathon Project Director Widya Permana.In the Marathon National category, Rikki Marthin Luther Simbolon was named champion for the Marathon National Male category with a recorded finish time of 2:34:49, while Odekta Elvina Naibaho came as the champion for the Marathon National Female category with a finish time of 2:55:45. Both received Rp 125,000,000 prize money.Widya, the Maybank Indonesia Director of Operations and Project Director of the Marathon said, "At the successful conclusion of the Maybank Marathon 2022, we extend our gratitude and appreciation to everyone who has supported the Marathon since preparations began in March 2022. We congratulate the Maybank Marathon 2022 winners whose achievements have demonstrated strong determination to reach their best, in every category.""Maybank Indonesia is honoured and proud to have organised Indonesia's first and only World Athletics 'Elite' road race Maybank Marathon, for all national and international marathon aficionados and athletes. The 'Elite' label has placed both Maybank Marathon and Indonesia prominently in the world of athletics, specifically marathon sports," concluded Widya.Winners of the Maybank Marathon 2022 -- the Marathon Open & National Category, Half Marathon (21K) Open & National Category and 10K Open & National Categories -- are announced in the official release, available on: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/Multimedia/Maybank_Marathon_2022.pdf.Maybank held a press conference on Saturday, 27 August at Taman Bhagawan, Bali, to preview the 2022 Marathon. The conference was hosted by Widya Permana, the Project Director and Deniawan Rachmatialevi, the Project Manager of Maybank Marathon 2022.The flag-off, which marks the start of Maybank Marathon, was done in stages starting with the Marathon (42.195 km) category at 04.30 Indonesia Central Time Zone (WITA), followed by the Half Marathon (21.0975 km) at 05.15 WITA, the 10K at 06.00 WITA, and the wheelchair category at 06.10 WITA. For the 10th anniversary of the Marathon, this year's event posted a total prize of Rp2.7 billion for 118 winners, including record-breakers.Maybank Indonesia witnessed strong runner enthusiasm to join Maybank Marathon 2022 as total participants were on par with events before the pandemic. The support of the central and regional Governments during this recovery period made it possible for marathon enthusiasts to participate in this year's Marathon, said Project Director Widya.As part of the World Athletics' 'Elite' label road race and its 10th anniversary, Maybank Marathon 2022 enjoyed the participation of 10 elite marathon runners, 5 elite male marathon runners and 5 elite female marathon runners. This year's Marathon also included Indonesia's 9 personal-best time national marathon athletes in the race, consisting of 5 male marathon national runners and 4 female marathon national runners.Safety and SecurityFrom a safety and security perspective on the 42.195 km road race, the Organising Committee mobilised 850 Police personnel from Bali Police Department and 450 pecalang (neighbourhood / citizen security) from surrounding villages in Gianyar Regency. The Bali Police Department implemented traffic management along the course, mainly on Bypass I.B. Mantra, through the rural streets from Ketewel village, Guwang village, and the road to Medahan village.In addition, from perspective of safety and well-being for the runners, the Organising Committee deployed around 850 marshals, an approximate 180 paramedics team, and 26 ambulances, consisting of 11 ambulance cars, 15 ambulance motorbikes and one ambulance car with emergency installation standards along the course, as well as 40 pacers, trained in First Aid Emergency Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures to handle any emergency conditions.From Friday (8/26) to Saturday (8/27), Maybank held the Race Pack Collection (RPC) for participants to collect race packs prior to the race. For runners' safety, Maybank applies a 'You Register, You Run' policy which sets mandatory rules for all participants to collect race packs according to registered name and prohibits proxy to collect the pack. The run slots are non-transferrable, and runners can only join the race based on the selected category upon registration.This year's Maybank Marathon RPC activity is packaged as a festival of entertainment, featuring well-known Indonesian entertainers, sponsor exhibitions, and a special exhibition for Maybank Indonesia's Sustainability program.Maybank Indonesia further organized activities for customers to experience banking products through the Maybank Interactive Lounge, Maybank Premier & VIP Lounge and Maybank Information Station, as well as a payment system using QRIS, accessible via Maybank Indonesia's digital banking M2U application, to purchase various sponsors' products such as food and beverages, etc.Considering the safety of runners, Maybank Marathon applies rules in line with Government Regulation regarding Outdoor Events, outlining the requirement for all runners to have at least a third vaccine (booster) and a mandatory Peduli Lindungi scan prior to entering the Race Pack Collection venue and Race Village. Participants are also mandated to follow health protocols, such as wearing masks, using hand sanitiser and keeping social distance during the event.Marathon Supporters Maybank Marathon 2022 received various stakeholders' support, including the Provincial Government of Bali, the Police Department of Bali, the Regency Government of Gianyar, Palang Merah Indonesia (Indonesian red cross), and the Indonesian Athletics Association (PASI).Maybank Marathon 2022 is also supported by sponsors who played a key role in ensuring the event's success. Maybank Indonesia management and the Maybank Marathon Organising Committee convey appreciation to the following sponsors: Aqua, New Balance, Etiqa Indonesia, Pocari Sweat, Taman Bhagawan, Bali Safari & Marine Park, BMW, Berita Satu, RS Kasih Ibu, RS Kenak Medika, Biznet, Rintis ATM Prima, Traveloka, Rubiyat, Cardea, Gambino, Indofood Ice Cream, Optik Tunggal, Fit Bar, Garmin, Strive Gel, Salon Pas, Bali Hai, Waterbom, Shokz, Re.juve, Pelita Air, Swan Paradise by Pramana, Rhadana, Swiss-Belhotel Tuban, Plataran, Parasol, Royal Tulip Jimbaran, Artotel Sanur, and Tribe Hotel.Maybank Indonesia management and the Organizing Committee also convey appreciation to the following media partners: Metro TV, Berita Satu Media Holdings, Tribun Group, Jawa Pos Group, LKBN Antara, Tempo Media Group and Gatra Media Group, as well as supporting coverage from local and other renowned media during the 2022 Marathon event with articles, videos, and photos of the event and activities.For the latest updates on the 2022 Maybank Marathon in Bali :- Website: https://www.maybank.co.id/Maybank-Marathon- Instagram: @maybankmarathon- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaybankMarathon- Twitter: @maybankmarathonAbout Maybank Marathon Maybank Marathon is an international level marathon organized by PT Bank Maybank Indonesia, Tbk (Maybank Indonesia} since 2012 which offers a full marathon (42.195 km), half marathon (21.0975 km), and 10K (10 km). Various recognition has been achieved by Maybank Marathon, among which: included as one of the eleven "Remarkable races in the world that one must participate before you die" by The Active, one of "The 52 Best Races on Earth 2016" by Runnersworld, Best Marathon 2016, Best Half Marathon 2015, and the Most Popular Sport Event 2018 by the Venue magazine.In 2020, the Maybank Marathon received the "Elite Label" certification from World Athletics, the former IAAF, the international organization that regulates and oversees the implementation of marathon races around the world. Maybank Marathon is also part of the 175 Marathon qualification series World Championship Abbott World Marathon Major ("Abbott WMM"), Wanda Age Group World Rankings and became one of the qualifying Race Boston Marathon. Maybank Marathon 2019 became Indonesia's National Sports Agenda ("PON") qualification in Papua in 2021.About Maybank IndonesiaPT Bank Maybank Indonesia is one of the leading banks in Indonesia and is a part of the regional and international network of the Maybank Group. Maybank Indonesia provides a comprehensive range of products and services for individual and corporate customers through Community Financial Services and Global Banking and automotive financing through subsidiaries, WOM Finance for two-wheeled vehicles and Maybank Finance for four-wheeled vehicles. Maybank Indonesia also continues to develop Digital Banking services and capacity through M2U (App and Web), M2E for corporate customer and other various channels.As of June 2022, Maybank Indonesia has 354 branches, including Shariah branches spread across Indonesia, including one overseas branch in Mumbai, India, 22 Mobile Cash Cars and 986 ATMs connected with over 20,000 ATMs incorporated in ATM PRIMA, ATM BERSAMA, ALTO, CIRRUS, and connected to 3,500 Maybank ATMs in Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei. Maybank Indonesia manages customer deposits amounting to Rp111.66 trillion and has total assets valued at Rp167.33 trillion. Visit www.maybank.co.id.More information, please contact:Dimas Tjahjono Dradjat, Head, CommunicationsEmail: communications@maybank.co.idTel: +6221 2922-8888 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Januarie is proud to serve as a National Park Ranger

SARAWAK, Malaysia, Apr 13, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - A deep interest in forestry prompted Januarie Kulis, 37, to turn this field into a career. She has been the Niah National Park Ranger since 2011, and has never regretted leaving the city's busy atmosphere and making flora and fauna as her 'office'.Born in Sibu, Sarawak, Januarie is a graduate in Bachelor of Forestry Science from Universiti Putra Malaysia and has been with the Sarawak Forestry Corporation since 2006.As park ranger, Januarie is responsible for managing overall field operations at Niah National Park including protection and conservation, management and eco-tourism."When I graduated from university, I chose to work in this field. I wanted to be a part of the process of conservation and protection of this treasure. Now, I have the opportunity to be directly involved in conserving and protecting the invaluable natural world."While this career seems tough and far from the perception of every woman's dream job, Januarie never considered her job as a challenge because she was doing the job she loved.For Januarie, many valuable memories and experiences can be enjoyed that may not be available through other careers. She is able to meet and engage with different communities through the programmes conducted."Many tourists think that all national parks in Sarawak are the same until they visit every national park in the state. Each national park in Sarawak has its own value and provides a different experience for each visitor."In Niah National Park, there are four significant attractions, which are archaeological historical sites, swiftlet nests (sarang burung walit), limestone and biodiversity," she said.Niah Cave is in the hinterland of Miri, Sarawak and has been gazetted as a historic site under the authority of the Sarawak Museum and located within the Niah National Park which is protected by the National Park and Nature Reserve Ordinance.Januarie said that due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Niah National Park had to be closed for a period of time. However, they are ready to reopen the national park with stricter Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in compliance with the recommendations of the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH)."The tourism industry plays an important role in connecting this national park with the public as well as generating economic income. National parks can provide many benefits in terms of physical, spiritual and mental.""Those who love nature will be able to enjoy peace at this park. Eco-tourism has many benefits and can build a healthy society," she said.Eco-tourism is one of the main themes of tourism activities in Sarawak. Now, many city dwellers have begun to appreciate the values of nature as a therapeutic tool to get away from the congestion of city life.The flora and fauna found in Sarawak is unique and has an undeniable diversity, both for researchers and the general public. Iconic species such as orangutans, rafflesia flowers and a variety of habitats provide an exciting experience for tourists.Meanwhile, according to a Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) spokesperson, efforts to make Gua Niah National Park recognised as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (UNESCO) is underway."Niah National Park has been listed in the category of 'MIXED PROPERTIES' which means it has both advantages in terms of nature and culture that can be highlighted and has the opportunity to compete with other candidates in the world," she said.Niah National Park: https://niahnationalpark.my/ Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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诺辉健康发布2021年报：营收同比增长202%，毛利率攀升至72.7%

HANGZHOU, Mar 18, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 中国领先的癌症早筛生物高科技公司诺辉健康（6606.HK）今日发布2021年截至12月31日的年度业绩报告。诺辉健康办公室诺辉健康在2021年全年实现营业总收入2.1亿元人民币，较2020年同比增长201.5%；实现毛利润1.5亿元人民币，较2020年同比增长315.2%；毛利润率从2020年的52.8%攀升至72.7%。公司在2020年的总收入约为7,100万元，毛利润约为3,700万元。截至2021年底，公司包括定期存款、现金和现金等价物在内的资金总额为18.9亿元。公司旗下幽幽管®获批国家药品监督管理局三类医疗器械注册申请，成为中国首个适用于“消费者自测”的幽门螺杆菌检测产品(1)，首次实现取样和检测“验孕棒”式一体化专利设计，并经国家药监局督导的注册临床试验验证达到“消费者自测”的准确安全和便捷性要求。“2021年，诺辉健康用业绩有力地证明了中国癌症早筛市场的规模和潜力，率先跑出了常卫清®和噗噗管®两个营收亿级的品牌和产品。2021年公司营收和毛利率的大幅提升得益于销售的强劲增长和优质管道贡献比的提高。2022年初强势上市的幽幽管®也为公司增长提供了新动能。”诺辉健康CEO朱叶青表示，“过去几年，公司在市场教育和学术推广的坚决投入确立了诺辉健康在癌症早筛行业的领导地位，为公司保持强劲增长奠定了坚实的基础。与此同时，我们在2021年着力拓展公司的多组学技术平台和行业突破性创新的管线研发，研发投入相比2020年增长了近3倍，公司拥有的专利及专利申请也从去年的71项增加到了 169项，为公司的长期发展夯实了基础。诺辉健康将继续以严肃医疗的模式做产品研发、临床和注册，以消费医疗的模式服务用户。同时，公司在2024年实现盈亏平衡的目标保持不变。”中国癌症早筛市场空间得到有力验证：常卫清®、噗噗管®率先冲进亿级单品“中国癌症早筛第一证”结直肠癌筛查产品常卫清®在2021年实现收入9,720万元人民币，全年实现发货量超66万盒，发货量较2020年同比增长168%。中国首个居家自测便潜血（FIT）检测产品噗噗管®在2021年实现收入近1.2亿元，全年实现发货量超过580万人份，发货量较2020年同比增长104%。随着健康中国2030进入攻坚阶段，大力推动癌症早筛已成为临床专家和社会各界的普遍共识。根据《健康中国2030》(2)，预期到2022年和2030年，总体癌症5年生存率将分别不低于43.3%和46.6%；高发地区重点癌种早诊率将达到55%及以上并持续提高，癌症高危人群将实现定期参加防癌体检。此外，对发病率高、筛查手段和技术方案比较成熟的结直肠癌、胃癌、食管癌、肺癌、宫颈癌和乳腺癌等重点癌症，将制定分癌种筛查与早诊早治指南。中国国家癌症中心于2022年初发布中国最新癌症报告显示，结直肠癌发病率首次超过胃癌，成为中国第二高发癌症(3)。3月7日，全国政协委员、中国医学科学院肿瘤医院内镜科主任王贵齐在两会委员通道建议大众“自认为很健康的时候，有针对性的进行肿瘤筛查。高风险人群需要主动地做筛查，避免癌症晚期的发生。”(4)市场“拓荒”成效显著：常卫清®、噗噗管®均保持3位数增长2021年，常卫清®实现同比2020年增长159%，噗噗管®实现同比2020年增长263%。两款产品保持三位数的高速增长得益于公司在消费者教育和学术推广的坚决投入。作为目前唯一持有国家药监局癌症筛查许可证的行业领导者，诺辉健康承担了市场开拓的重任，也从中收获了品牌知名度和美誉度在市场上的绝对领先优势。常卫清®专利的多靶点粪便FIT-DNA技术成为2021年3部国家级结直肠癌早筛早诊指南中唯一获得推荐的分子检测技术。(5)截至2021年12月31日，公司在一年内迅速完成超过400家医院的准入和销售，并凭借合规优势与电商、保险以及下沉市场的头部平台确立了深度战略合作，同时深耕民营体检市场，与多元化管道共同打造癌症早筛“医疗消费品”的创新产品+服务的用户解决方案，提高大众对结直肠癌筛查的关注以及增加常卫清®与噗噗管®在临床、消费者和保险市场的渗透率。“医疗消费品”商业模式发力：公司盈利能力持续提高常卫清®在2021年实现毛利率从2020年同期的66.9%上升至76.0%，噗噗管®在2021年实现毛利率从2020年同期的45.8%上升到71.5%。诺辉健康的盈利能力在2021年持续提高，主要原因是多元化管道构建、两款产品确认收入的增加以及优质管道销售比例的上升。常卫清®和噗噗管®在DTC管道的增长尤为强劲，以三位数百分比迅猛增长。以严肃医疗为产品核心竞争力，以国家药监局筛查合规许可为核心壁垒， 2021年诺辉健康不断打磨和创新两款上市产品作为“医疗消费品”的使用体验和服务质量，并通过阴性“防漏检”保险和阳性肠镜服务为常卫清用户提供防癌早筛产品服务一站式解决方案。诺辉健康的直营电商也同期迅速推动用户沉淀并获得稳定增长，在2021年蝉联京东天猫618和双11期间的行业销售额双冠，并实现常卫清®蝉联同期消费医疗及居家送检类目单品销售冠军。(6)多组学研发平台投入坚决：管线产品配置丰富科学有依据、临床能验证、市场有前景、用户能接受是诺辉健康研发癌症早筛产品不变的原则。公司在2021年研发投入相比2020年增长了近3倍，达到6,000万元。公司拥有的专利及专利申请也从去年的71项增加到了 169项。2021年，公司大力投入专利多组学技术研发平台。宫证清™将在今年启动超过万人的大规模前瞻性多中心注册临床试验。苷证清™预计最快在2022年底前开展注册临床试验。公司在2021年中国临床肿瘤学会学术年会(“CSCO”)上正式发布全球首个基于“全生命法则”的肝癌早筛分子检测产品-苷证清TM的预研数据结果。结合cfDNA、cfRNA和蛋白三个维度，苷证清TM的灵敏度和特异性均达到97.9%。2022年1月，公司与中山大学、中山大学附属肿瘤医院签约鼻咽癌筛查专利转让暨合作。三方将共同研发鼻咽癌筛查产品，并计划在产品定型后开展一系列临床研究，启动前瞻性大规模注册临床试验，申报国内首个鼻咽癌筛查注册证。2021年，诺辉健康也在产品管线和业务拓展上取得其他重点进展。2021年7月，公司与Proteomedix就前列腺癌生物标志物发现领域建立研发合作伙伴关系，并就其可换股债务作出300万瑞士法郎的投资。2021年8月，公司与专注于以血液结直肠癌测试的分子诊断上市公司Epigenomics AG签订资产购买协议，以670万美元向Epigenomics AG购买生物样本库。2021年8月，公司投资诺辉创投NHH Venture Fund以重点投资针对人类重大疾病的突破性创新分子诊断技术，从而间接在2021年对Mirxes Holding Company Limited（专注于通过microRNA进行疾病早筛的生物技术公司）、Arion Bio, Inc（拥有可携式荧光卡片阅读机技术，致力于开发高灵敏度COVID-19居家检测试剂盒的生物技术公司）及Orbit Genomics（致力于肺癌临床检测服务及产品开发领域的分子诊断公司）进行少数股权投资。2021年9月及2021年12月，公司也作为跟随者分别参与对Arion Bio, Inc及Orbit Genomics的少数股权投资。2021年12月，公司与Orbit Genomics签署在大中华区（包括中国大陆、香港、澳门及台湾）的独家技术许可协议。参考来源：[1] https://tinyurl.com/yc835w63[2]中共中央、国务院.《“健康中国2030”规划纲要》. 2016年10月25日[3] Cancer incidence and mortality in china,2016. Journal of the National Cancer Centerhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667005422000047[4]央视频.全国政协委员、中国医学科学院肿瘤医院内镜科主任王贵齐在两会第二次“委员通道”采访. 3月7日[5]国家癌症中心.《中国结直肠癌筛查与早诊早治指南（2020，北京）》;中国临床肿瘤协会（CSCO）《结直肠癌诊疗指南》2021；中国抗癌协会《中国肿瘤整合诊治指南（CACA）》2022[6]数据来源：生意参谋，京东商智关于诺辉健康 诺辉健康成立于2015年，专注于高发癌症的居家早筛，是中国癌症筛查市场的先行者和领导者，旨在推进癌症筛查技术的创新，并加速癌症筛查技术在中国的普及。2021年2月18日诺辉健康于香港联交所成功上市，股票代码6606.HK，成为“中国癌症早筛第一股”。诺辉健康旗下的两款结直肠癌筛查产品（常卫清®和噗噗管®）均已获得国家药品监督管理局的批准并正式商业化。常卫清®是中国目前唯一获得国家药品监督管理局批准的癌症筛查产品。幽幽管是中国目前唯一获得国家药品监督管理局批准的幽门螺杆菌消费者自测产品。此外，公司拥有三款适用于肝癌、宫颈癌和鼻咽癌筛查的在研产品管线。公司持有旗下所有已上市和管线产品的全球产权。诺辉健康与上百家医院、体检机构、保险公司、药店及网上管道广泛合作。公司拥有符合ISO13485和ISO9001国际认证标准的十万级洁净生产车间。第三方医学检验实验室均获得国际相关标准质量体系认证，北杭广三地实验室获得当地卫健委认证并颁发执业许可证，每年检测能力达200万人份。 Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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SMEStreet: Tally Solutions Join Hands for National Productivity Day’s Exclusive Webinar on Industry 4.0

New Delhi, India, Feb 18, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - SMEStreet along with Tally Solutions organized a webinar on the 12th of Februrary,2022 to mark the occasion of National Productivity Day, on the theme Industry 4.0 - Journey Ahead for MSMEs.The National Productivity Day is a part of the National Productivity Week observed from 12th-18th February every year in the country by the National Productivity Council under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.In light of the National Productivity Day that aims to highlight the importance of productivity, efficiency and innovation across different sectors of the economy so as to augment the economic growth of the country altogether, the focus of the webinar essentially revolved around understanding of Industry 4.0 and the kind of opportunities it brings to the table for the MSMEs particularly.The webinar saw the presence of distinguished panelists who articulated their ingenious perspectives on various aspects of Industry 4.0 and the roadmap for MSMEs to navigate the same and equip themselves for the future.Mr. BB Swain, Secretary, MSME Ministry, shed light on the enormous significance that technology holds as a means to drive the MSME sector and the digitization of manufacturing process therein. He also highlighted various schemes and measures undertaken by the Ministry to promote the integration of the essentials of industry 4.0 amongst MSMEs. The ministry is working on schemes still under discussion that are primarily concerned with providing necessary support and information to MSMEs regarding registration, access to credit and technology and to all related activities which can enhance their performance quality. "The ministry has been running several seminars, workshops and trainings to create awareness and familiarization of M2M, IoT, AI, etc. through its various technology centres."Mr. Swain also added, "The Ministry of MSME is working with clusters and associations to assess ground level requirements. Among such endeavours is one of getting in place an IoT readiness index; it'll be a diagnostic study to assess the appetite and acceptability. Once available, the necessary and customized intervention will be provided."Moreover, Mr. Swain elaborated on the endeavours of the Ministry like the Champions portal to curtail the ordeal faced by MSMEs post the onset of the pandemic, especially the micro industries that were impacted the most. The Champions Portal was set up to address the grievances of MSMEs about 15 per cent of which were technology related which in turn affirmed the receptiveness of the sector to technology and Industry 4.0 by and large.Complete Recording of the WebinarThere exist a multitude of challenges that the MSME sector has to endure so as to sustain in the market and M. S. Ravi, Ex Chairman, BSE India, rightly elaborated on some of the key components that either make or break the MSMEs namely, Efficient business model, Equity and working capital, Operating costs, Ability to bear shocks and lastly an Efficient credit cycle. Stressing on the relevance of incorporating technology into MSMEs to optimise productivity, M. Ravi said, "The operating costs can be reduced by 5-7 per cent through technology. Technology doesn't come easy; we have to have a shared platform for common industries so that at least the technology costs can come down." In addition, M. Ravi opined that the exorbitant compliance costs like GST, tax, etc. can also be reduced by a sizeable amount through the use of adequate technology.Apart from technology; the ability to constantly adapt to the changing needs of the customers, to be able to engage with them and analyse the changing nuances of the market are all pivotal in fostering innovation amongst MSMEs. "As we look at the culture in addition to the customer, the second important pillar which I think each one of us as we reflect, will recognise, is the need to innovate," said Mr. Manoj Chugh, Board Member, Mahindra Group. He also added, "As we look at making investments in technology which are very very important, it is also incredibly important to look at reskilling our workforce because if our workforce doesn't understand how the new world is going to work, we are not going to be successful as an entrepreneur or as a small team which is driving the business."Mr. Arun Kumar Jha, Ex Director General, NPC, also gave his insights regarding how industry 4.0 is likely to revolutionize how businesses work in the country in more ways than one and has out and out provided an exponential boost to the country's economic development through the generation of employment opportunities, foreign exchange by means of export of IT services to other countries so on and so forth. However, It would be naIve to generalise that all existing entrepreneurs are familiar with ways to navigate the intricacies of technology and the digital ecosystem to operate their businesses. Vedanarayanan Vedantham, Business Head, Razorpay spoke on similar lines that how with the influx of sophisticated digital payment gateway providers such as Razor Pay, the new age start up entrepreneurs belonging to the MSME sector especially, although lack decent levels of financial and digital literacy, yet have been successful at running their businesses seamlessly by virtue of using easy to use digital payment products. He further added, "Digital payments have become democratized and accessible to everybody. It's no longer elitist, it's egalitarian. It has become essentially an aam aadmi platform."About SMEStreet SMEStreet.in is South Asia's leading MSME and startup ecosystem aimed to inform and motivate entrepreneurs to grow more and become more valuable for the economy.SMEStreet FoundationCommitted for MSME development through various knowledge sharing and awareness-building activities aimed to empower various segments of MSMEs and entrepreneurs. Believing in the lines of nation-building through MSME development. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Hitachi Energy Partners with National Grid on World’s First Replacement of SF6 in Existing High-voltage Equipment

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, Dec 10, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi Energy and National Grid have successfully energized a pilot project replacing SF6 in installed high-voltage gas-insulated lines with an eco-efficient fluoronitrile based gas mixture. This retrofill solution, in Richborough, UK is part of Hitachi Energy's EconiQTM(1) portfolio which is designed to deliver a superior environmental performance compared to conventional solutions.As one of the world?s largest investor-owned transmission and distribution utilities, National Grid has the ambition to remove all SF6 from its fleet by 2050. In this pioneering project, National Grid has replaced SF6 from 420-kilovolt (kV) gas-insulated lines installed in 2016, eliminating 755 kilograms of SF6. This is equivalent to taking approximately 100 passenger cars(2) off the road.For decades, SF6 has been used in the electrical industry due to its excellent insulation and current interruption properties. However, it has a high Global Warming Potential (GWP) and requires careful handling. Hitachi Energy is continuously reducing the use of SF6, improving its lifecycle management, and accelerating the development of eco- efficient products."We have a responsibility to help our customers like National Grid to accelerate the energy transition," said Markus Heimbach, Managing Director of High Voltage Products business in Hitachi Energy. "Innovative EconiQ retrofill technology for installed gas- insulated lines along with the new EconiQ switchgear and breakers portfolio will enable our customers and the industry as a whole to reduce carbon footprint and rapidly transition to eco-efficient solutions.""Climate change is the greatest challenge of our time and this new transformational green technology will help achieve wide-scale decarbonization on our electricity transmission network. The retrofill solution re-places SF6, cutting emissions and network outages at the same time as saving costs by avoiding the need to spend on costly replacement equipment," said Chris Bennett, Acting President of National Grid. "We are proud to be working with Hitachi Energy, and to demonstrate a practical solution to a significant issue in the energy industry?s transition to net zero."EconiQ is Hitachi Energy's eco-efficient portfolio for sustainability, where products, services and solutions are proven to deliver exceptional environmental performance. Recently, the company announced the acceleration of its development of eco-efficient solutions, outlining its extensive EconiQ roadmap(3) of switchgear and breakers in various voltage levels. Hitachi Energy has placed sustainability at the heart of its Purpose and is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.(1) EconiQ - Eco-efficient high-voltage portfolio | Hitachi Energy(2) Based on the assumption that a car emits 19 kg CO2 equivalent per 100 km, drives 10,000 km per year, and an estimated leakage rate of 1 % per year for gas-insulated lines.(3) Hitachi ABB Power Grids announces EconiQ High-voltage Roadmap at CIGRE 2021 (hitachienergy.com)NotesRetrofill is the process of replacing SF6 in an existing equipment with a new eco-efficient gas mixture to improve the environmental and life-cycle performance of the equipment.About Hitachi EnergyHitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world?s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. https://www.hitachienergy.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergyhttps://twitter.com/HitachiEnergyAbout 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)

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Spritzer Again Bagged Brand of the Year Award 2021-2022

KUALA LUMPUR & TAIPING, Dec 9, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Spritzer Malaysia ("Spritzer" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has won the national award for the water category of the World Branding Awards - Brand of the Year 2021-2022, a premier award recognition programme organised by the World Branding Forum.Mr. Richard Rowles, Global Chairman, World Branding Forum and Dr. Chuah Chaw Teo, Director of Spritzer Bhd [L-R]The national award was presented to Spritzer on 25 November 2021 in a virtual ceremony (video). The 14th edition of the World Branding Awards - Brand of the Year 2021-2022 saw more than 5,300 brands from over 60 countries nominated across multiple categories, with 500 brands winning awards, of which there are three categories - global, regional and national."Spritzer is very delighted to have again won the prestigious World Branding Award. This achievement is a very powerful endorsement of the popularity and trust of the Spritzer Brand to our loyal and faithful consumer, and I want to take this opportunity to appreciate and thank you all for your very strong support. Without you, Spritzer would not have been where we are today," said Dr. Chuah Chaw Teo, Director of Spritzer Bhd.The national award is presented to only the top household brands in each participating country that have been judged to be truly exceptional. Only one national award is given to a brand from each product or service category from participating countries.The World Branding Awards has a judging and voting process that takes into consideration public participation through online voting, which is given a weightage of 30%. Brand evaluation by the World Branding Forum has a weightage of 30% while consumer market research conducted by the World Branding Forum has a weightage of 40%.Spritzer Natural Mineral Water has also been awarded 3 stars by a panel of professional taste experts comprising chefs and sommeliers in the Superior Taste Award 2021 organised by the Brussels-based International Taste Institute. To be awarded 3 stars, products must have overall scores of over 90% and be considered an exceptional product by the 200 jury members from 20 countries that have been carefully selected based on their experience in tasting.The jury of the Superior Taste Award 2021 noted that Spritzer Natural Mineral Water has a crystalline visual as well as refreshing and uplifting character with soft, delicate water and great mineral persistence at the end of the mouth.Spritzer would like to thank our consumers for their endless support and loyalty as we strive to maintain the quality of our silica-rich natural mineral water from underground aquifers in a pristine 330-acre site located in Taiping, Perak neighbouring a tropical rainforest. As a business that cares, the Company will continue to give back to society and offer only the best quality to our consumers. Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Govt to review rules on when S’pore flag can be displayed, use of national symbols

SINGAPORE - Singaporeans may soon be able to display the national flag on occasions other than National Day without falling foul of the law, as the authorities conduct a general revision of rules to encourage the public to use national symbols with "more confidence". The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) said on Friday (Oct 29)that it will look into amending the Singapore Arms and Flag and National Anthem (Safna) Act, which limits public display of the national flag to between July 1 and Sept 30, to possibly include more occasions for households to display the flag. It is also seeking to review and simplify guidelines surrounding the artistic and commercial use of national symbols like the national flag, anthem and the pledge so local artists and designers can use them more without undue fear. The likely amendments to the Safna Act and the guidelines on the use of national symbols will be presented to the public and finalised next year. Other non-legislative changes that will soon be put in place include developing a standardised sign language for the national pledge and anthem, as well as collaborating with organisations to make the national symbols more prominent in people's lives. There could also be art education in schools that will help students appreciate and treat national symbols in artistic works respectfully. Places like Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay and the Merlion could also be more formally recognised as places of significance to Singapore's history and public image. The MCCY response comes three months after a citizens' work group issued a report in July that called for the authorities to relook at how people could more creatively use national symbols, while preventing abuse, so that they stay relevant to Singaporeans. A piece of common feedback the workgroup received was that people had little opportunity to recite the national anthem or sing the national pledge after their schooling years, and that people want to be less apprehensive about using the symbols everyday, such as in food, fashion, street art and new media. Members of the workgroup cited rock icon Ramli Sarip's more soulful rendition of the national anthem in 2019 as an unconventional use of the symbols by an artist that struck a chord with listeners. One also said many former offenders find the national anthem's line "Dengan semangat yang baru", or "in a new spirit", to particularly resonate with them, and that these connotations could be better expressed if more creative uses of the line were allowed. Incidentally, Aisyah Aziz's National Day Parade song, Spirits Anew, this year used "Dengan semangat baru/ We will rise" to great effect this year. Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong said on Friday: "The workgroup has rightly recognised the importance of public education and engagement for our symbols. As they pointed out in their report, there is room for more intentional efforts to feature the symbols and their meanings in key national milestones as well as everyday life. "As MCCY refreshes our governance of the symbols, these recommendations provide valuable insights into how Singaporeans can connect with and safeguard our symbols." The Government had extended the flag display period last year so it could serve as a rallying symbol during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and the workgroup had said this relaxing of rules could be repeated. Both the workgroup and MCCY have said they remain mindful of potential misuse. n July, the workgroup had recommended that a one-stop online reporting platform be set up for people to quickly flag such instances. MCCY said it will publish a complete guide on the appropriate uses of the symbols, including digital use. It will also look at making current feedback channels for reporting the misuse of symbols more accessible and comprehensive.

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Queenstown to be Singapore’s first health district with senior-friendly design, community programmes

SINGAPORE - Singapore's first and oldest satellite town Queenstown will be carved out as a health district in a pilot programme to support residents to lead healthier and more productive lives. This will be done through more integrated planning and design of the estate and more community-driven programmes, said National Development Minister Desmond Lee on Wednesday (Oct 20). The goal is to encourage "purposeful longevity" through opportunities for seniors to engage in paid work, volunteering activities and lifelong learning, said Mr Lee at the HDB Awards ceremony held at HDB Hub. One of the ways is to develop "affordable and usable technology that helps residents to take care of their health better and to age in place gracefully", he added. Mr Lee noted there is an increasing need to shift disease management away from acute hospitals to the community. "This means focusing on preventive and primary care, and take care of people before they fall so sick that they need to go to the hospital, so that healthcare becomes more about enhancing health, rather than just treating sickness," said Mr Lee, adding that the built environment has a key role to play in this. To improve residents' access to preventive health services, health screenings and talks will be brought closer to residential areas and conducted within the community, he said. Partners such as Lions Befrienders Service Association, the Agency for Integrated Care and Queenstown Grassroots Organisations will also help residents navigate the healthcare system. To encourage more residents to lead active lifestyles, greater emphasis will be placed on planning and designing the built environment. An example is a jogging loop at the carpark rooftop garden at Queen's Arc, a Build-To-Order (BTO) project in Queenstown launched in August. There are also urban farming spaces, along with a pedestrian mall with wellness-themed amenities and flexible spaces that can be used to hold community programmes. A wellness trail and heritage walk is also incorporated into the BTO project to make it convenient for residents to exercise. The BTO project drew significant interest from home seekers, with more than seven applicants vying for each of the 534 four-room units, despite a wait time of more than five years. Prices for a four-room flat starts from $540,000.  The ‘Step-Up’ staircase, roof garden fitness facilities and jogging loop located at the multi-storey carpark within Queen’s Arc are designed to encourage residents to keep fit. PHOTO: HDB Queenstown was picked as the pilot site for the health district as its demographics closely mirror Singapore's projected national demographics by the year 2030. The mature town, which was developed in the 1950s, currently has one of the oldest populations in Singapore, with almost one out of every four residents aged 65 and above. It is one of Singapore's most sought-after housing estates, with the third-highest number of million-dollar HDB resale flat transactions after the central area and Bishan. The health district at Queenstown is bounded by Tanglin Road and Alexandra Road to the east and stretches to Clementi Road to the west. It covers National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, Queenstown Polyclinic and Alexandra Hospital. The health district at Queenstown. PHOTO: HDB Existing neighbourhoods within the district will also be enhanced through HDB's neighbourhood renewal programme, such as including resting areas along covered linkways and more fitness stations. Future housing estates in Ulu Pandan will have a balance of greenery and water bodies to enhance local biodiversity. These will be connected to the Green Corridor and the wider park connector network to encourage more recreational activities, said HDB. HDB, National University Health System and the National University of Singapore, along with stakeholders from the public, private and people sectors, are collaborating on the pilot programme. The OneNUHS app. PHOTO: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM It will be overseen by the Minister of State for National Development and Communications and Information Tan Kiat How, together with Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Communications and Information Rahayu Mahzam and Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, Community and Youth, and Social and Family Development Eric Chua. Mr Lee said: "Public housing in Singapore goes far beyond putting roofs over people's heads. It touches almost every aspect of our lives and our society. It enables Singaporeans of different backgrounds to share common experiences and helps us to build a more cohesive society. "But as much as we have achieved, we must keep pressing on to continually improve our HDB flats and our housing policies in support of the progress of our people and our society, so that Singapore remains strong and united for many generations to come." More on this topic   Related Story Befrienders-on-wheels service rolls out in new mental wellness initiative in Queenstown   Related Story Living with birds and bees: 16 HDB projects lauded for good design, construction

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Monsoon Blockchain Corporation Partners with National Science Foundation (NSF) to Promote the Progress to Science

Palo Alto, CA / SEAPRWire / October 13, 2021 / – Monsoon Blockchain Corporation, an innovative blockchain development company, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with National Science Foundation (NSF) Center for Cloud and Autonomic Computing (CAC) to help the CAC in the research work geared towards the economic development of the nation, as well as, to secure the national defense. Monsoon Blockchain provides a comprehensive suite of blockchain development solutions, including the development of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, NFTs, Crypto currency, AI/ML-based platforms. With over a decade of experience in the blockchain field, the team has the right skill-set and understanding of applying the technology to different industries. This partnership also aims at leveraging the knowledge of Monsoon Blockchain Corporation in researching and developing solutions that can address specific underdeveloped areas in the United States of America. Commenting on the collaboration, Dr. Donald G. Basile, Monsoon Blockchain’s CEO stated, “the alignment of our company’s vision with this scientific institution will further allow us to contribute to the creation and acceleration of technology in the areas of security, cryptography, currency, and related fields. Doing so will greatly accelerate the value for our world, our country, and our shareholders.” NSF’s Center for Cloud and Autonomic Computing is created to advance industry-driven research and development in the cloud, distributed, and autonomic computing methods and their application to a broad range of needs for industry and government partners. The technical scope of the Center’s activities includes design and evaluation methods, algorithms, architectures, software, and mathematical foundations for advanced distributed and automated computing systems. Besides, with the ongoing global pandemic, Blockchain seems to be an ideal option as there is a massive need for distributed, decentralized workforces and businesses that can be trusted without an intermediary. The partnership with Monsoon Blockchain will help the center explore and find new opportunities in the field of blockchain and build solutions that can work for the betterment of the US.  “The CAC is a perfect fit for the goals and research we pursue at the Center,” said Salim Hariri, Center Director, he added “we are excited to find an area of collaboration that is so far-reaching and worthy of a partnership between Academic, Government, and Industry funding. We are extremely happy to attract a partner of the caliber of the Monsoon Blockchain Corporation … We expect this research to provide the seeds for many research projects that will have a major impact on our national and global economy.” Monsoon Blockchain Corporation is the brains behind many existing and emerging market-leading products, including Bitcoin Latinum – which is revolutionizing the crypto industry. Bitcoin Latinum is the next generation, fully insured asset-backed cryptocurrency. Based on the Bitcoin ecosystem, Bitcoin Latinum is greener, faster, more secure, and has the lowest transaction fees, poised to revolutionize digital transactions. Dr. Donald Basile, Monsoon Blockchain Corporation’s CEO and founder, is the former CEO of Fusion-IO, a company known for playing a major role in implementing the cloud systems at major financial institutions, and global IT giants. Dr. Basile is also the Co-CEO and Chairman of Roman DBDR, a special purpose acquisition company, which raised $236 million in its initial public offering in November 2020. Roman DBDR announced a merger with CompoSecure, a pioneer in premium payment cards whose clients include some of the world’s largest financial institutions. The merger of the two companies will create a combined enterprise value of approximately $1.2 billion. CompoSecure will soon be releasing its new cryptocurrency cold-storage solution, Arculus, allowing users to safely and securely store and manage their digital assets on a state-of-the-art metal payment card. With the collaboration, NFC’s CAC can design and develop innovative solutions to improve different sectors responsible for the growth of the nation’s economy. Furthermore, the creation and exploitation of new concepts in engineering will make the country a global leader in research and education. About Monsoon Blockchain Corporation Monsoon Blockchain Corporation is focused on innovative cloud solutions in the blockchain ecosystem. Dr. Donald Basile, its CEO and founder, is the former CEO of Fusion IO, a company known for playing a major role in implementing the cloud systems at Apple and Facebook as well as partnerships with HP, IBM, and Dell. Recently, Monsoon Blockchain added advisory board members Ken Goldman, President of Hillspire (Eric Schmidt’s family office), and former CFO of Yahoo and Fortinet and Xiaoma Lu, former Dalian Wanda Investments CEO and former board member of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange to their team. For more information on Monsoon Blockchain Corporation, please visit https://monsoonblockchaincorporation.com For more information about Bitcoin Latinum, please visit https://bitcoinlatinum.com About National Science Foundation (NSF) Center for Cloud and Autonomic Computing The Cloud and Autonomic Computing Center is supported through the National Science Foundation (NSF) Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers (IUCRC) program. The main purpose of the program is to support and develop long-term partnerships among industry, academe, and government. The IUCRC Centers are catalyzed by an investment from the National Science Foundation and their growth and impact are primarily realized through partnerships from industry members including national laboratories and other federal agencies, with NSF taking the supporting role in the development and evolution of the Center. Each Center is established to conduct pre-competitive industry relevant R&D in unique expertise areas for increased industry engagement and support, new business development opportunities, and research capabilities of the Center faculty. Overall, the IUCRC program contributes to the nation’s research infrastructure base and enhances the intellectual capacity of the engineering and science workforce through the integration of research and education. As appropriate, an IUCRC uses international collaborations to advance these goals within the global context. For more information about National Science Foundation (NSF)’s CAC, please visit https://iucrc.nsf.gov/centers/cloud-and-autonomic-computing/ Media contact Company: Monsoon Blockchain Corporation Contact: Wei Ming, Director of Communications E-mail: wei.ming@monsoonblockchaincorporation.com Website: https://monsoonblockchaincorporation.com/ Address: 2100 Geng Road, Palo Alto, California 94303, USA Telephone: +1 800-528-0985 SOURCE: Monsoon Blockchain Corporation  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 )

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Tianyun International Awarded the Titles of “‘Thirteenth Five-Year’ Excellent Entity in Technological Innovation of National Light Industry” and “‘Thirteenth Five-Year’ Excellent Individual in Technological Innovation of National Light Industry” by China National Light Industry Council

HONG KONG, Sep 28, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Tianyun International Holdings Limited ("Tianyun International", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") (Stock code: 6836.HK), a leading seller and manufacturer of processed fruits products in China, is pleased to announce that the Group's wholly-owned subsidiary Shandong Tiantong Food Co.,Ltd. (the "Tiantong Food") was awarded the title of "'Thirteenth Five-Year' Excellent Entity in Technological Innovation of National Light Industry" by China National Light Industry Council (CNLIC). As the research and development team leader of the Group, Ms. Lv Chunxia, Deputy General Manager of the Group, was also awarded the title of "'Thirteenth Five-Year' Excellent Individual in Technological Innovation of National Light Industry" by CNLIC.Photo1: "Thirteenth Five-Year" Excellent Entity in Technological Innovation of CNLIC; Photo2: "Thirteenth Five-Year" Excellent Individual in Technological Innovation of CNLIC; Photo3: Ms. Lv Chunxia was awarded the title of "'Thirteenth Five-Year' Excellent Individual in Technological Innovation of National Light Industry"Established after the reform of China's industrial management system, China National Light Industry Council (CNLIC) is a national and comprehensive industry organization composed of national and regional associations and societies of light industry and units with strong influence. Recently, leaders of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the PRC, the National Development and Reform Commission of the PRC, the Ministry of Science and Technology of the PRC and other relevant state ministries have attended and delivered speeches at the China Light Industry Scientific and Technological Innovation and Industrial Development Conference in Beijing, China. As considered and determined by the Appraisal Committee of CNLIC, the Group, together with a number of outstanding enterprises, was honored for its continuous investment in scientific and technological research and development, profound cultivation of innovative talents, and achievement in rapid transformation of enterprise scientific and technological innovation. This honor has demonstrated the solid technological innovation system and industry influence of the Group.Mr. Yang Ziyuan, Chairman and CEO of the Group, said, "It is our great honour to receive recognitions from CNLIC. This is a high recognition for the Group's product innovation which is empowered by technology. In recent years, the Group has actively improved its technology and promoted a more extensive range of products and flavours. The Group obtained a number of invention patents and new engineering patents for production process of products and processing equipment. We have constantly promoted the transformation and upgrading of the industry and facilitated the high-quality development and increasing efficiency of enterprises. Looking forward to the "14th Five-Year Plan", with the continuous enhancement of our strength, we will keep adhering to our principle of promoting the progress of enterprises with innovative technology, accelerating the breakthrough of production technology and developing innovative quality products for further expanding our presence in the domestic and international markets. Striving to become one of the leading fruit processing products and beverage companies in China and globally, we will continue to do our best to gain on more support and trust from consumers and the society." About Tianyun International Holding Limited (Stock Code: 6836.HK)Tianyun International Holdings Limited (the "Company") and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Group") are principally engaged in (i) the research and development, production and sales of processed fruit packaged in metal containers, plastic cups, glass containers and aluminum foil bags and beverages ii) trading of fresh fruit. Processed fruit products are sold both under its own brands "Bingo Times", "fruit zz" and "Tiantong Times" and on an OEM basis. The beverages are sold under its own brand Shiok Party "Shiok Party".The Group has been consistently committed to providing its customers with healthy and safe products. As a food enterprise with one of the most complete quality certifications, we rigorously adhere to stringent international production standards and are accredited with BRC (A), IFS Food (High), FDA(FSMA), HALAL, SC, KOSHER, BSCI and ISO22000, etc. in respect of our production facilities, quality control and management. The Group has also passed the internal food-production standards reviews and audits from several UK and US supermarket chains. At the same time, as a Chinese "Equal production line; Equal standard; Equal quality" food production and export enterprise, the Group has been supplying products of equivalent quality to domestic and international markets. Since 2016, the Group's own-brand processed fruit products have continued to achieve high market recognition, and the Group became China's first fruit-processing company to place a "Zero Added Preservatives" label on its products.The Group was awarded respectively the China's Most Promising Listed Companies by the internationally renowned financial magazine Forbes, and the "2017 Linyi Mayor Quality Award" by the PRC government in 2017. The Group's newly and proprietary researched, developed and produced pure fruit snack food received a national "Certificate of Invention Patent" in 2018. The Group was awarded the national Hi-tech Enterprise Certificate in 2019. In 2020, the Group was recognised as one of the Most Valuable Chinese Brands for the fourth consecutive year.For more information, please visit www.tianyuninternational.com Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Tianyun International Awarded the Title of “‘Thirteenth Five-Year’ Excellent Entity in Technological Innovation of National Light Industry” and the Title of “‘Thirteenth Five-Year’ Excellent Individual in Technological Innovation of National Light Industry” By China National Light Industry Council

HONG KONG, Sep 28, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Tianyun International Holdings Limited ("Tianyun International", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") (Stock code: 6836.HK), a leading seller and manufacturer of processed fruits products in China, is pleased to announce that the Group's wholly-owned subsidiary Shandong Tiantong Food Co.,Ltd. (the "Tiantong Food") was awarded the title of "'Thirteenth Five-Year' Excellent Entity in Technological Innovation of National Light Industry" by China National Light Industry Council (CNLIC). As the research and development team leader of the Group, Ms. Lv Chunxia, Deputy General Manager of the Group, was also awarded the title of "'Thirteenth Five-Year' Excellent Individual in Technological Innovation of National Light Industry" by CNLIC.Photo1: "Thirteenth Five-Year" Excellent Entity in Technological Innovation of CNLIC; Photo2: "Thirteenth Five-Year" Excellent Individual in Technological Innovation of CNLIC; Photo3: Ms. Lv Chunxia was awarded the title of "'Thirteenth Five-Year' Excellent Individual in Technological Innovation of National Light Industry"Established after the reform of China's industrial management system, China National Light Industry Council (CNLIC) is a national and comprehensive industry organization composed of national and regional associations and societies of light industry and units with strong influence. Recently, leaders of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the PRC, the National Development and Reform Commission of the PRC, the Ministry of Science and Technology of the PRC and other relevant state ministries have attended and delivered speeches at the China Light Industry Scientific and Technological Innovation and Industrial Development Conference in Beijing, China. As considered and determined by the Appraisal Committee of CNLIC, the Group, together with a number of outstanding enterprises, was honored for its continuous investment in scientific and technological research and development, profound cultivation of innovative talents, and achievement in rapid transformation of enterprise scientific and technological innovation. This honor has demonstrated the solid technological innovation system and industry influence of the Group.Mr. Yang Ziyuan, Chairman and CEO of the Group, said, "It is our great honour to receive recognitions from CNLIC. This is a high recognition for the Group's product innovation which is empowered by technology. In recent years, the Group has actively improved its technology and promoted a more extensive range of products and flavours. The Group obtained a number of invention patents and new engineering patents for production process of products and processing equipment. We have constantly promoted the transformation and upgrading of the industry and facilitated the high-quality development and increasing efficiency of enterprises. Looking forward to the "14th Five-Year Plan", with the continuous enhancement of our strength, we will keep adhering to our principle of promoting the progress of enterprises with innovative technology, accelerating the breakthrough of production technology and developing innovative quality products for further expanding our presence in the domestic and international markets. Striving to become one of the leading fruit processing products and beverage companies in China and globally, we will continue to do our best to gain on more support and trust from consumers and the society." About Tianyun International Holding Limited (Stock Code: 6836.HK)Tianyun International Holdings Limited (the "Company") and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Group") are principally engaged in (i) the research and development, production and sales of processed fruit packaged in metal containers, plastic cups, glass containers and aluminum foil bags and beverages ii) trading of fresh fruit. Processed fruit products are sold both under its own brands "Bingo Times", "fruit zz" and "Tiantong Times" and on an OEM basis. The beverages are sold under its own brand Shiok Party "Shiok Party".The Group has been consistently committed to providing its customers with healthy and safe products. As a food enterprise with one of the most complete quality certifications, we rigorously adhere to stringent international production standards and are accredited with BRC (A), IFS Food (High), FDA(FSMA), HALAL, SC, KOSHER, BSCI and ISO22000, etc. in respect of our production facilities, quality control and management. The Group has also passed the internal food-production standards reviews and audits from several UK and US supermarket chains. At the same time, as a Chinese "Equal production line; Equal standard; Equal quality" food production and export enterprise, the Group has been supplying products of equivalent quality to domestic and international markets. Since 2016, the Group's own-brand processed fruit products have continued to achieve high market recognition, and the Group became China's first fruit-processing company to place a "Zero Added Preservatives" label on its products.The Group was awarded respectively the China's Most Promising Listed Companies by the internationally renowned financial magazine Forbes, and the "2017 Linyi Mayor Quality Award" by the PRC government in 2017. The Group's newly and proprietary researched, developed and produced pure fruit snack food received a national "Certificate of Invention Patent" in 2018. The Group was awarded the national Hi-tech Enterprise Certificate in 2019. In 2020, the Group was recognised as one of the Most Valuable Chinese Brands for the fourth consecutive year.For more information, please visit www.tianyuninternational.com Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Man, 24, to face charges in court for wakeboarding at War Memorial Park

SINGAPORE - A Singaporean man, 24, who allegedly wakeboarded at the War Memorial Park on July 17, will be charged in court on Monday (Sept 13) with wilfully interfering with a national monument. In a joint release, the Singapore Police Force and National Heritage Board said he will be charged under Section 22 of the Preservation of Monuments Act. The agencies said that the police received a report on the incident on July 18. Four other people, aged between 18 and 24, are also being investigated for their involvement in the act. "National monuments are important markers of our identity and highlight key milestones in Singapore's history," the agencies said. "The Civilian War Memorial, a national monument, is dedicated to the civilian victims of the Japanese Occupation. Due respect must be accorded to our national monuments, in particular war memorials, and all acts of disrespect are unacceptable," they added. If found guilty, the man can be fined up to $30,000, jailed for up to six months, or both. A 31-second video of the alleged incident was circulated online in July. In it, a man was seen wakeboarding across the water feature of the park in Beach Road, performing a trick with his board that hit the base of the monument. The clip received widespread criticism from netizens who called the act disrespectful. More on this topic   Related Story Courts & Crime: Read more stories

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Jinjiang, China: Speeding Up to Build the City of Sports

Jinjiang, China, Aug 30, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - After the Tokyo Olympic Games, the Chinese sports delegation sent a letter of thanks to Anta, Shua, Joeone and other Jinjiang enterprises. From "Made in Jinjiang" focusing on livelihood products, to "Intelligent Manufacturing in Jinjiang" full of core scientific and technological competitiveness, Jinjiang brands have been continuously improving the scientific and technological value of China's sports equipment, and making breakthroughs and creating glory together with Olympic athletes.At present, Jinjiang fully implements the strategies of "healthy China", "sports power" and "national fitness", and takes the opportunity of holding major international events to fully promote the construction of a sports city.Jinjiang elements in the Olympic GamesIn the Tokyo Olympic Games, the Jinjiang brand and Olympic athletes shone together.Anta made high-tech "Champion Dragon Outfit" for Chinese sports delegations; Shua Sports provided a variety of professional training equipment for Chinese sports delegations; Joeone Group provided the entrance dress of the opening ceremony for the Chinese sports delegation - "a good start"; Gong Lijiao, who fought in the Olympic Games for the fourth time, wore special shoes optimized for dozens of times by Xtep and won the first Olympic gold medal in her 21-year career with a personal best score of 20.58 meters.Jinjiang brands have always been a solid backing for Chinese athletes. At present, Jinjiang sports brands are taking the opportunity of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games to accelerate its development in ice and snow sports."Intelligent Manufacturing in Jinjiang" also witnessed that foreign athletes won medals in the Tokyo Olympic Games-American athlete, Katie Zaferes, won the bronze medal in the Triathlon (women's individual) wearing "Qu!kfoam*" from 361 Degrees Sports.Jinjiang sample of sports industrySince Jinjiang became the third national sports industry base in China, it has always supported and cultivated the sports industry as an important pillar industry; led by Anta, 361 Degrees SPORTS, Qiaodan and other large-scale sports enterprises, it has been driving the sports equipment industry to extend to the whole chain of the sports industry, continuously expanding and strengthening the sports industry economy, and making the "Sports City" a new name card of Jinjiang.At present, the total output value of Jinjiang sports and related industries exceeds RMB 200 billion. There are 4 demonstration units of national sports industry base, ranking first in county-level cities of Fujian Province. In order to expand the influence of the sports industry, Jinjiang holds China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Expo every year which was upgraded to an international sports industry expo in 2016.Jinjiang will seize the opportunity to vigorously develop sports services such as competition performance, sports training, fitness and leisure, sports intermediary and so on; take the opportunity of hosting the 18th ISF Gymnasiade (School Summer Games) to promote sports consumption, and strive to achieve an output value of more than RMB 250 billion by 2025.Exploration of Jinjiang benefiting the people by competition In recent years, according to the concept of "prospering the city with competition, promoting production with competition, benefiting the people with competition" and "running events is running the city", Jinjiang has been striving to maximize the effect of events and improve the quality of the city while holding successful events.Jinjiang will build a "one mountain and one water" slow travel system and public welfare leisure places such as Baxian Mountain and Oasis Park. Free leisure and fitness parks, basketball courts, gate stadium and other sports facilities will be arranged around communities and villages to create a "10 minute sports circle" and improve national sports facilities. On this basis, led by the Nationwide Fitness Campaign, Jinjiang has held more than 2,000 events every year, successfully creating a number of mass events with diversified characteristics.Taking advantage of major events, Jinjiang invested RMB 230 million to build the largest national fitness center in the province and RMB 445 million to build Jinjiang Youth Sports School. At present, 30 venues for 18th ISF Gymnasiade (School Summer Games) have been completed and put into use as scheduled. Among them, more than 60% have been built up in schools and will be owned by schools and transformed into sports venues for students after such event. About 30% public venues will be operated by companies and open to the public.Contact: Lisa Wu, email: lisa_wu916@163.comSource: https://www.qzwb.com/gb/content/2021-08/20/content_7102418.htm Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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