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Led by Legend Capital, The Leading Intelligent Special Robot Company AKA Robotics Completes Series A Financing

HONG KONG, Jul 28, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Shenzhen AKA Robotics Technology Co., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as "AKA Robotics"), a leading intelligent special robot company, recently completed its Series A financing round, which was led by Legend Capital. This round of funds will be used to invest in R&D and accelerate its market expansion of the special robotic series products and its overseas market layout, with the mission of "cleaning the world, safe operation".AKA Robotics was established in 2017 and has grown into an enterprise that provides intelligent special robots and comprehensive green solutions for rust removal, cleaning, spraying, polishing, and the inspection of large steel-structure facades. Its robot products have been widely used in ships, petrochemicals, wind power, and other industries.The founding team of AKA Robotics was formed by experts in the field of robotics, coming from Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. The founder of AKA Robotics is a key technical talent of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the chief scientist of key R&D projects of the Ministry of Science and Technology, a doctoral supervisor, and a professor-level senior engineer with profound experience in technology R&D and operation management. AKA Robotics has obtained nearly 100 patents and software copyrights in the fields of core technologies, including wall-climbing robots, intelligent control algorithms, controllers, ultrahigh pressure water jet technology, and machine vision.Raymond CHEN, Co-Chief Investment Officer of Legend Capital, said: " Legend Capital continues to pay attention to the investment opportunities in the field of robots. At present, the application of special robots in ships, petrochemicals, wind power, and other industries is facing an inflection point. With the ability to reduce manual work in harsh environments, the robots will play a greater role in industrial production and social life with broad market space. The AKA Robotics team is modest and pragmatic and has been concentrating on polishing products for many years. AKA Robotics has taken the lead in forming large-scale applications in ships and is a leading enterprise in special robots. Legend Capital is very honored to lead this round of financing, and we look forward to AKA Robotics making more breakthroughs in technology, products, and commercialization in the future. At the same time, Legend Capital will continue to support AKA Robotics in growing into a global and platform-based special robot company by providing more proactive value-added services."About Legend CapitalFounded in 2001, Legend Capital is a leading VC&PE investor focusing on the early-stage and growth-stage opportunities in China, with offices across Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Seoul, Korea. It currently manages USD and RMB funds of over US$10 billion in commitments and has invested in around 600 companies, covering technology, healthcare, consumer, enterprise service, and intelligent manufacturing sectors. Rooted in China, Legend Capital participated in the rise of many world-leading companies through solid investment coverage and systematic post-investment value-add. Over the years, Legend Capital has also become a widely recognized name in bridging key resources in China and overseas through cross-border activities, and a valuable partner to Chinese and overseas investors. Legend Capital values long-term sustainable investment and incorporates ESG into its long-term development strategy. As a UNPRI signatory since November 2019, Legend Capital is among the first group of top VC/PE firms in China to join the initiative. For more information, please visit www.legendcapital.com.cn/index_en.aspx and follow us on LinkedIn @Legend Capital ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/legend-capital ). Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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新鸿基公司承诺注资于由宏信达资产管理有限公司推出的 GCO Global Credit Special Situations Feeder Fund I

EQS 新闻 via SEAPRWire.com / 2022-06-14 / 15:19 UTC+8   新鸿基公司承诺注资于由宏信达资产管理有限公司推出的GCO Global Credit Special Situations Feeder Fund I   新鸿基有限公司（香港股份代号：86）（「新鸿基公司」）宣布向于2022年6月8日推出的GCO Global Credit Special Situations Feeder Fund I（「此基金」） 注资1亿美元。宏信达资产管理有限公司（GCO Asset Management Limited /「GCO」） 是一家新成立的信贷对冲基金，行政总裁兼首席投资总监为梁智刚 (Banny Leung)。    该基金驻香港和伦敦之团队是新鸿基公司的前成员，以往负责管理公司内部资金，他们将持续把一贯的投资策略应用到管理此基金上。基金团队的营运总监Christopher Jackson、三位分析师及一位营运人员现已转到独立于新鸿基公司的GCO工作。该基金采用宏观事件驱动的信贷策略，力求提供一致的风险调整绝对回报。   新鸿基公司与GCO的合作将会通过新鸿基公司的基金管理平台Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners (「SHKCP」) 进行。   在过去18个月，新鸿基公司和SHKCP已分别与亚太长/短仓股票基金East Point Asset Management、欧洲的市场中性自主随机策略ActusRay Partners、环球科技创投基金E15VC及市场中性的加密货币策略Kernel成为合作伙伴；另已推出或注册了3个自家基金项目，包括: 环球对冲基金母基金SHK Latitude Alpha Fund、房地产债务基金Multiple Capital Real Estate Debt I LP 和提供特别定制投资机会的SHKCP Private Access Fund SPC。   SHK Capital Partners行政总裁琳熙(Lindsay Wright)表示：「 在我们与梁智刚先生及其团队的长期关系和对其策略理解的基础之上，我们很高兴能与GCO成为合作伙伴。他们的投资方式专注于以宏观事件驱动的信贷机会。建基于对其团队的信心，以往双方的合作经验，以及过去12个月一起为推出此基金作出的充份准备，我们坚信其团队能达成基金目标。 」   GCO行政总裁兼首席投资总监梁智刚表示：「我们对于第一只基金能获得新鸿基公司的重大投资感到非常欣喜。这象征新鸿基公司对我们团队在全球信贷市场的经验和业绩表现的有力认可。 」   集团执行主席李成煌表示：「很高兴能支持梁智刚先生及其团队迈入新里程和未来发展，我对他们的前景感到非常乐观。在我们合作伙伴生态平台中运作的基金经理于充满挑战的环境中亦创造出可观的风险调整回报。更令人鼓舞的是，大量的外部资金流入反映了我们的战略备受肯定。」   -完-   关于新鸿基有限公司 新鸿基有限公司（香港股份代号：86）是一家领先的另类投资金融企业，总部位于香港。建基于 1969 年，集团一直拥有及经营行业领先的金融服务平台。集团的投资涵盖公开市场、另类投资及房地产，并于为股东缔造长期经风险调整回报上拥有良好往绩。最近，集团拓展其策略，发掘、推动及支持亚洲地区的新晋资产管理公司。集团亦是领先的消费金融公司——亚洲联合财务有限公司的大股东。截至 2021 年12月31日，集团资产总值约为 488 亿港元。    如欲了解更多公司资讯，请浏览企业网站 www.shkco.com 。     如有垂询，请联络伟达公共关系顾问： 林贵珍 / 潘沐儿 电话：(852) 2894 6211 / (852) 2894 6245 电邮：SHKCo@hkstrategies.com   文件: 新鸿基公司承诺注资于由宏信达资产管理有限公司推出的 GCO Global Credit Special Situations Feeder Fund I 2022-06-14 此财经新闻稿由EQS Group via SEAPRWire.com转载。本公告内容由发行人全权负责。原文链接: http://www.todayir.com/sc/index.php

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宏光半导体公布股东之禁售承诺

HONG KONG, Jun 7, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 宏光半导体有限公司（「宏光半导体」，连同其附属公司统称「集团」；股份代号：6908.HK）欣然宣布集团之两位股东，包括主要股东GSR Capital Special Opportunity Fund L.P.（「GSR」）以及策略性股东Great Ocean Prime Holding Limited（「Great Ocean」），自愿决定于2024年5月前将不会出售所持集团的股份。此外，Great Ocean自愿决定于2022年及2023年每年将目前所持有的24,000,000股份之其中8,000,000股拨作奖励及激励集团核心管理人员。此等举措均足证股东对集团之长远价值及业务发展充满信心。集团主要股东之一的GSR为获豁免有限合伙企业，持有集团56,000,000股股份；而GSR的注资总额分别由Golden Sand Capital Ltd（由伍伸俊先生全资拥有的公司，并为GSR的普通合伙人）及伍伸俊先生（为GSR的有限合伙人，同时亦为集团全球战略咨询委员会主席兼核心管理人员）各持有50%。鉴于第三代半导体氮化镓（「GaN」）的发展潜力及其应用场面庞大，宏光半导体凭借其在发光二极管（「LED」）灯珠业务之丰富经验，近年致力把握机遇并加快扩展业务至GaN相关产品的设计、开发、制造、分包服务及销售。集团积极与多家企业达成战略合作，且投资多家世界龙头企业以加快突破GaN核心关键技术，同时亦成功聘请多位半导体专家加入其团队，从而加强及推进GaN业务发展。集团早前与中国泰坦能源拟就中国及香港之快速充电桩技术推广及产品销售进行合作，开发新能源生态圈之快速充电领域。集团管理层衷心感谢GSR以及Great Ocean对其的大力信任。两家公司的决定展现了彼等对集团的稳健业务策略及发展投下信心的一票。凭借半导体行业庞大的机遇和市场需求，加上国家政策的支持，集团锐意发展成为集研发、制造、封测及销售为一体的GaN全产业链企业。宏光半导体将持续推行既定的业务策略以把握市场机遇，提升持份者价值的同时实现长期可持续增长，并予以股东最佳的回报。关于宏光半导体有限公司宏光半导体有限公司（6908.HK）主要在中国从事半导体产品，包括发光二极管（「LED」）灯珠、新一代半导体氮化镓（「GaN」）芯片、GaN器件及其相关应用产品以及快速充电产品的设计、开发、制造、分包服务及销售。凭借多年来在LED制造方面的行业专业知识，集团致力加快步伐研发及拓展GaN相关产品的应用，矢志成为一间集芯片设计、制造生产及销售的半导体领先企业，并提供具有更高效率及更具竞争力系统成本的整体解决方案。有关更多资料，请浏览：www.hg-semiconductor.com Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Mitsubishi Motors Launches Ralliart Special Editions in Thailand

TOKYO, Nov 30, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today launched its first models of the revived Ralliart brand, the Triton(1) Ralliart and the Pajero Sport(2) Ralliart as special editions. Both models will be exhibited at the 38th Thailand International Motor Expo 2021(3) in Bangkok, and sales will commence on December 1 at the Motor Expo and Mitsubishi Motors' dealerships nationwide in Thailand.Ralliart is MMC's iconic brand that had refined the driving performance and style of Mitsubishi vehicles over the years through its participation in the World Rally Championship and the Dakar Rally. Respecting the brand image built at the extreme motorsport scenes, the revived Ralliart will start from sales of accessories and provide the excitement and pride that only the owners of Mitsubishi vehicles can feel. The Ralliart special editions are based on MMC's global strategic models - Triton 1-ton pickup truck and Pajero Sport mid-size SUV - and are equipped with special accessories, including side decals with red, silver and black stripes, and red mud flaps reminiscent of its historic rally cars, and other exterior and interior accessories with the Ralliart logo. "We are truly honored to bring back the Ralliart brand products to the fans of Mitsubishi Motors and Ralliart," said Takao Kato, president and chief executive officer, MMC. "Starting from these Ralliart special editions in Thailand, we are planning to introduce more of the attractive items sequentially. We are also considering some exciting activities in the near future, so that the fans can feel and enjoy our Ralliart spirit. Please stay tuned with our revived Ralliart, there is more to come." Product Overview(4) Every Triton Ralliart and Pajero Sport Ralliart features iconic side decals with red, silver and black stripes, and mud flaps with the Ralliart logo. Also, the front grille and alloy wheels are painted black to differentiate from the standard trim. For the interior, floor mats with the Ralliart logo and red-accent overlocks are specially equipped. Triton Ralliart The Triton Ralliart is based on the low-rider variant of the Triton Club Cab (Mega Cab) and Double Cab. Enhancing the dynamic and sporty styling of the Triton, every special edition is equipped with front bumper garnish with a red accent and bed liner with the Ralliart logo. In addition, the two-tone model features black door mirrors, black door handles, black rear gate handle and black rear bumper(5). Two exterior color options are available for the Triton Ralliart: a two-tone exterior with a Solid White body and a Black roof, and Jet Black Mica.Pajero Sport Ralliart Adding an aggressive and sporty essence on top of Pajero Sport's elegant styling, the Pajero Sport Ralliart features front and rear under garnish with red accents and the Ralliart logo. Exclusive to the two-tone color model are black fender arch moldings, black roof rails, black shark fin antenna and black tailgate spoiler. Two exterior color options are available for the Pajero Sport Ralliart: a two-tone exterior with a White Diamond body and a Black roof, and Jet Black Mica. (1) Sold as L200 in some markets.(2) Sold as Montero Sport in some markets.(3) November 30 is VIP and press preview day, and the show is open to the public from December 1 to 12 (December 1 is Grand Charity Day).(4) Thailand specifications. Vehicle specifications may vary depending on model and/or market.(5) Black rear bumper is only available on Club Cab. About Mitsubishi MotorsMitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE:7211), MMC--a member of the Alliance with Renault and Nissan--, is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has more than 30,000 employees and a global footprint with production facilities in Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, mainland China, the Philippines, Viet Nam and Russia. MMC has a competitive edge in SUVs, pickup trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and appeals to ambitious drivers willing to challenge convention and embrace innovation. Since the production of our first vehicle more than a century ago, MMC has been a leader in electrification--launched the i-MiEV - the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle in 2009, followed by the Outlander PHEV - the world's first plug-in hybrid electric SUV in 2013. MMC announced a three-year business plan in July 2020 to introduce more competitive and cutting-edge models, including the Eclipse Cross PHEV (PHEV model), the all-new Outlander and the all-new Triton/L200.For more information on MMC, please visit the company's website at https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/ Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Asia Video Summit Wraps Up a Week of Events Highlighting the Resilience of the Industry

Singapore, Nov 26, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) ended off the year with a series of virtual conferences attended by over 1600 delegates across Asia Pacific, and its first in-person industry conference and dinner in over two years, Resilience 100, at the Grand Hyatt Singapore. The Asia Video Summit which was supported by Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the Lead Sponsor, was honoured to have Mr. Edward Yau, GBS, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region open the Summit this year. In his opening address, Yau reiterated Hong Kong's position as a regional hub for uplinking satellite TV services and the Government's commitment to the long-term development of the creative industries, promoting Hong Kong as Asia's creative capital. "We look forward to working closely with the industry to ensure its sustained development," said Yau. With Asia accounting for 47% of global streaming subscriptions, it is clearly a very significant market, with influence way beyond its borders. The streaming market in Asia is bigger than that of the US, Western and Central Europe put together, with the top 15 Asian streamers boasting over 520 million subscriptions by the end of 2020, reported Guy Bisson, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Ampere Analysis. Ownership of IP has thus become a key battleground for streamers. Commissioning trends are increasingly driven by streaming platforms and having a local voice with international audiences in mind is now an important part of the mix. Being local is exactly what has set Viu apart from other streamers being based out of Asia, said Felix To, Chief of Viu Original, PCCW Media. This commitment to the region has paid off, with Viu currently Southeast Asia's second largest streaming service by paid subscribers. Summing up the conversation with To on What's Next for Viu and the Future of Local Storytelling, Celeste Campbell-Pitt said, "There can be no doubt that an increased focus on original content production that brings together Asian onscreen and offscreen talent to tell Asian stories is the way forward." This focus on content, and the consumers, continued to drive a lot of the discussions at the Summit. Avinash Kaul, CEO, Network18, Managing Director, A+E Networks, TV18, shared that the digital ecosystem has democratized content production and dissemination. Echoing similar sentiments, Euan Smith, Group COO and CEO, TV, Astro, said, "We want to be transmission agnostic, technology agnostic. Our job is to put whatever content the consumers want to watch in front of them, in the simplest way possible." The consumers of today are no longer just on TV. With OTT and CTV consumption growing globally, subscription video viewers in APAC are expected to hit 1 billion in 2021, and marketers are tapping into this opportunity by accelerating their spend from linear TV to video streaming. "OTT brings the best of TV and digital programmatic in terms of being able to effectively target and optimize," said Gavin Buxton, MD Asia, Magnite. And as technology evolves, the media industry continues to be transformed for consumers. However, the industry needs to find what is most relevant to the end users. "We need to put the consumers at the heart of the decision making there is still a lot to be done about creating true relevancy for the consumers so that the consumers stay on the platform," added Stephane Le Dreau, SVP, Regional General Manager APAC, NAGRA. Closing off the Summit on What's Next for Entertainment, Shad Hashmi, APAC Partner Lead, Media and Entertainment, Amazon Web Services, commented, "When you enrich the customer experience, this is the broadest use of convergence." Relevance in a world of choice, based on data, is key. And throughout the conference, the message was clear. It is the era of convenience for the consumers as platforms, and experiences, converge with digital acceleration. The Asia Video Summit is proudly brought to you by Lead Sponsor Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Gold Sponsors Bitmovin, Brightcove, Discovery, Gracenote, InMobi, iWedia, TV5MONDE, Viaccess-Orca, Viu, WarnerMedia, Xandr, YouTube Silver Sponsors AsiaSat, Baker McKenzie, BBC Studios, Broadpeak, Dolby, Intelsat, InvestHK, INVIDI, Irdeto, JW Player, Limelight, Magnite, MEASAT, MediaKind, Netflix, PubMatic, SES, SmartLabs, Synamedia, Zixi. About the Asia Video Industry AssociationThe Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is the trade association for the video industry and satellite ecosystem in Asia Pacific. It serves to make the video industry stronger and healthier through promoting the common interests of its members. The AVIA is the interlocutor for these industries with governments across the region, leads the fight against video piracy through its Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) and provides insight into the video industry through reports and conferences aimed to support a vibrant video industry. About Create Hong KongCreate Hong Kong (CreateHK) is a dedicated agency set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) in June 2009. It is under the Communications and Creative Industries Branch of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau and dedicated to spearheading the development of creative industries in Hong Kong. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia's creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community. For media enquiries and additional background:Charmaine KwanHead of Marketing and CommunicationsEmail: charmaine@avia.orgWebsite: www.avia.orgLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/asiavideoiaTwitter: @AsiaVideoIADisclaimer: Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organizers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Communications and Creative Industries Branch of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, Create Hong Kong, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee. Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Off to climb ‘Mount Fuji’ here to raise funds for special needs youth

Over the next three months, eight people with special needs in Singapore will each attempt to scale the equivalent of Mount Fuji, which stands at 3,776m. They will climb hills and stairs around Singapore, and track the distance on the Strava mobile app. The eight are participants of YMCA's Special Needs Inclusive Challenge 2021, which was flagged off by President Halimah Yacob at the Istana yesterday. It aims to raise $250,000 to support YMCA's programmes for youth with special needs, and will end on May 29. Addressing participants in a recorded message, Madam Halimah said: "I am encouraged by the confidence and courage shown by YMCA and their special needs ambassadors. It proves that those with special needs also have special talents." Among the eight are returning participants, Ms Oh Siew May, 50, and Mr Harun Rahamad, 32, who both took part in a 2019 edition of the challenge in Japan. They climbed Mount Fuji together with eight others but had to abandon the effort less than 500m from the top because of harsh weather. Ms Oh said: "Disabled does not mean being unable. For those with special needs and those going through hard times due to Covid-19, I want to stir up our spirits and show that we can get by with determination no matter how difficult things may be." Mr Rahamad said his experience in 2019 was fruitful as it helped to build his self-confidence, adding that he hopes others will join in the virtual climb as well. Those who wish to contribute to the challenge, either by donating or by participating, can do so at https://fuji.ymca.org.sg The final day for registration is April 29, and participants can either choose to climb Mount Fuji virtually, or walk, run or cycle its 125km perimeter. Participants can sign up as either individuals or groups, and 120 have signed up thus far.

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AVIA closes the year on a high note with its biggest turnout yet for the Asia Video Summit

HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) held its annual state of the industry event, the Asia Video Summit (the Summit), which was supported by Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the Lead Sponsor, on 10 to 12 November 2020 with resounding success as over 1000 delegates from the Asian video industry gathered for the Summit. With most sessions live and broadcast from the studio to a backdrop of Hong Kong or Singapore, the Summit was produced to a very high standard and caps what has been a successful series of virtual events and webinars for AVIA.AVIA was honoured to have Mr. Edward Yau, GBS, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region officiated at the Opening Session of the Summit by delivering a speech video-telephonically on the first day of the Summit.The Summit opened with a macro-economic update from S&P Global Ratings' Managing Director and Chief Economist, Shaun Roache, who remained upbeat about the economy and how the potential of an early vaccine for COVID-19 could bring recovery forward, with less permanent damage. The way people consume goods and services would also change fundamentally and would be the key thing to watch over the next 1 to 2 years. However, it would take time for economic activity to resurrect, "A dimmer switch rather than a flick of the switch", commented Shaun.This fundamental shift is also seen in consumer viewing habits, as the myriad of ways to access content and the development of technology has also revolutionized how consumers view TV and video today, shared Annette Kunst, Regional MD, Southeast Asia and New Zealand, Nielsen Media, during her session on The Fortunes of Free TV. As more broadcasters embrace change and adapt the models of streaming, the old adage of "Content is King" continues to ring true, as content is what drives people to platforms. With local content being the key connectors to audiences and driving viewership in SEA, collaboration too becomes key between content providers and producers. And in the pay TV world, this collaboration extends to streamers and partners as well. However, the tone of optimism remains across both free and pay TV, with our panel of industry leaders agreeing that both platforms still have a role to play despite an increasingly fragmented and diversified media landscape.While content remains king, the title for queen is much contested, as our various panelists had differing views. With Parminder Singh, Chief Commercial and Digital Officer, Mediacorp, distribution is the queen, while according to Ivy Wong, CEO of VS Media "the community is the Queen". Herexperience with local creators showed the importance of not only building content but also the community around it. This sentiment was also shared by Agnes Rozario, Director of Content, Astro, on her panel on Content Cravings. Agnes reiterated the need to produce content that is relevant and close to the hearts of their viewers through data mining and analytics, to inform decision making on the content piece and to put consumers first in order to engage them.Data is also the big focus in the world of Premium Advertising. Mitch Waters, SVP of South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, The Trade Desk, shared the need to showcase the true scale of consumption, and to have transparent access to data and information, which requires a lot of trust, collaboration and partnership from both the buy and sell sides, to get to programmatic faster.However, questions remain about Cross Media Measurement and if it will ever happen. Added Nick Burfitt, MD, Asia, Kantar Media, "Audience measurement is now a team sport", with the issues being both technical and commercial. Anthony Dobson, VP, Media Partners Asia & MD, AMPD Research, commented on his panel, "We have found the holy grail but the goblet is broken, all the innovation and technology is available, it's missing the will and investment to make it happen."Despite all the innovation, technology and data at hand though, Tom Keaveny, Chief Innovation & Information Officer, beIN Media Group, summed it up best at his closing panel, "It's not old media or new media... it needs to be all media. Great content... will always find its value and the ones who can curate it, treat it, market it and price it the best, will be the ultimate winners."AVIA would like to thank the Asia Video Summit 2020's Lead Sponsor Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for the Community Outreach Programme which provided free passes for local SMEs in the video industry and tertiary students of relevant programmes to participate in the Summit and workshops; Gold Sponsors Baker McKenzie, Brightcove, DOCOMO Digital, Google, Magnite, Nielsen, SpotX, TV5MONDE, Viaccess-Orca, WarnerMedia; Silver Sponsors Alibaba Cloud, AsiaSat, Bounty Media, Digital Ocean, InMobi, InvestHK, INVIDI, Kaltura, MEASAT, MediaKind, Nagra, Netflix, PubMatic, SES, Vuulr, Xandr.About the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA)AVIA is the trade association for the video industry and ecosystem in Asia-Pacific. It serves to make the video industry stronger and healthier through promoting the common interests of its members. AVIA is the interlocutor for the industry with governments across the region, leads the fight against video piracy and provides insight into the video industry to support a vibrant industry ecosystem.About Create Hong KongCreate Hong Kong (CreateHK) is a dedicated agency set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in June 2009. It is under the Communications and Creative Industries Branch of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau and dedicated to spearheading the development of creative industries in Hong Kong. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia's creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community. Website: www.createhk.gov.hk For media enquiries and additional background please contact:Charmaine KwanHead of Marketing and CommunicationsEmail: charmaine@avia.orgWebsite: www.avia.orgLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/asiavideoiaTwitter: @AsiaVideoIADisclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organizers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Communications and Creative Industries Branch of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, Create Hong Kong, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee. Copyright 2020 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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Showa Denko Establishes Joint Corporation in Sichuan, China to Manufacture High-purity Gas for Electronics

TOKYO, Nov 6, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Showa Denko K.K. (SDK; TSE:4004) has established Chengdu Kemeite Showa Electronic Materials Co., Ltd. in Chengdu, China, jointly with Chengdu Kemeite Special Gas Co., Ltd. of China, aiming to strengthen SDK's business to produce and sell high-purity gases for electronics. The new company will start its operation in January 2021, and it will mainly be in charge of the implementation of final process in the manufacturing process of high-purity FC-14 gas (tetrafluoromethane: CF4) which is used in the process to manufacture semiconductors.Exterior view of the building of Chengdu Kemeite Special Gas Co., Ltd. where the new company will move inCF4 is one of major products of SDK's electronic gas business. CF4 is the primary and basic etching gas among high-purity gases for electronics, and has been mass-produced and used for more than 40 years. The demand for CF4 is expected to increase steadily because it is not only easy to handle but also suitable for micromachining of semiconductor chips which is improving further, and the amount of CF4 used in the process to produce leading-edge electronic devices including organic electroluminescent displays has been increasing.Through execution of this buildup policy, SDK's CF4 business will have a system to produce CF4 with two production bases, namely, production facilities in SDK's Kawasaki Plant which is in operation and those in the new company. The Showa Denko Group will really strengthen stability of its system to supply CF4 for East Asian market, and expand its strategic business to provide materials for production process of semiconductors further.[Outline of the new joint corporation]Firm name: Chengdu Kemeite Showa Electronic Materials Co., Ltd.Head office: Pengzhou, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, the People's Republic of ChinaEstablishment: October 30, 2020Capital: 4 million yuanShareholders: Showa Denko K.K. (40%); Chengdu Kemeite Special Gas Co., Ltd. (60%)Scope of business: Production and sale of high-purity CF4[Outline of Chengdu Kemeite Special Gas Co., Ltd.]Firm name: Chengdu Kemeite Special Gas Co., Ltd.Head office: Pengzhou, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, the People's Republic of ChinaScope of business: Production and sale of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) for industrial use, high-purity CF4, etc.Number of employees: about 200About Showa Denko K.K.Showa Denko K.K. (SDK; TSE:4004, ADR:SHWDY) is a major manufacturer of chemical products serving from heavy industry to computers and electronics. The Petrochemicals Sector provides cracker products such as ethylene and propylene, the Chemicals Sector provides industrial, high-performance and high-purity gases and chemicals for semicon and other industries, the Inorganics Sector provides ceramic products, such as alumina, abrasives, refractory/graphite electrodes and fine carbon products. The Aluminum Sector provides aluminum materials and high-value-added fabricated aluminum, the Electronics Sector provides HD media, compound semiconductors such as ultra high bright LEDs, and rare earth magnetic alloys, and the Advanced Battery Materials Department (ABM) provides lithium-ion battery components. For more information, please visit www.sdk.co.jp/english/.Contact:Showa Denko K.K., CSR & Corporate Communication Office, Tel: 81-3-5470-3235 Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

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