Fosun Secures EUR670 Million for Completion of Ageas Sale

HONG KONG, Oct 16, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - According to Ageas's press release, BNP Paribas notified Ageas on October 3, 2024, that its current shareholding in Ageas reached 10.91%. This change in shareholding is based on the agreement reached between BNP Paribas and Fosun International on April 14, 2024. Fosun International entered into an agreement with BNP Paribas to sell up to 15,401,253 shares of AGEAS SA/NV for a total consideration between EUR626 million and EUR670 million.Source familiar with the matter stated that Fosun International acquired Ageas shares at a low price in its early years. Dividends over the years and proceeds from the disposal have yielded Fosun a considerable return. The transaction was completed on October 3, 2024, and Fosun has received a full payment nearly EUR670 million in cash, the source said. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Empowering Audiences: The Role of Content and Connectivity in Vietnam’s Media Evolution ACN Newswire

Empowering Audiences: The Role of Content and Connectivity in Vietnam’s Media Evolution

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM, Oct 16, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Over 100 industry delegates from across Asia gathered at the Asia Video Industry Association’s (AVIA) Vietnam in View conference, opened by the Deputy Director General of the Authority for Broadcast and Electronic Information (ABEI), Nguyen Ha Yen, on 9 October in Ho Chi Minh City.Despite the challenges of 2023 in the post-Covid landscape, the pay TV market in Vietnam continued to evolve, achieving a 4% increase in revenue and a 14% rise in subscriptions compared to 2022, as noted by Deputy Director General Nguyen. He emphasized that, amid fierce competition and rapid changes in consumer behaviour and technology, developing new business models for sustainable growth was essential for the future of pay TV. Both regulatory bodies and industry leaders will play crucial roles in shaping this strategic direction, he added.This was further reiterated by Thanh Vu, Deputy Regional Managing Director and Representative, US-ASEAN Business Council, in his market overview of Vietnam. Vietnam was fast approaching market maturity, with total subscriptions at almost 20 million, with 5.8% annual growth since 2018. And with pay TV penetration at 66%, there was still lots of room for growth, shared Thanh Vu. However, the clear winner was OTT and IPTV, which had become mainstream, and its revenue share accelerating from just 11% in 2019 to 45% by end of 2023, almost catching up with cable TV. Despite a sharp decline in subscriptions over the past 4 years and a modest subscription share of only 20% today, cable still accounted for over 50% of total Pay TV revenue.However regardless of platform, content very much remained the key driver for consumers, and critical to the business, said Pham Thanh Phuong, Managing Director, Viettel TV360. Offering the largest mobile and fixed-line network infrastructure in the Vietnamese market, with up to 80 million mobile broadband subscribers, bundling television and fixed broadband services was essential for them, and the smartest and fastest way to acquire the largest television customer base at the lowest cost and in the shortest time. But to keep their customers in the ecosystem, differentiation was important, especially from the international OTT platforms. “When we invest in local content, we can create a difference,” said Phuong.This sentiment was also clearly presented in the data from Kantar Media, on Who’s Watching What, Where and How in Vietnam. Local content reigned supreme across linear viewing, rounding up the top 10 most watched titles, with local Vietnamese series also driving over 30% of non-linear viewing. And from a platform perspective, the two most important devices were the Connected TV (CTV) and the smartphone, with CTV penetration at a striking 91% in the market. “It’s not a case of linear TV being replaced by video on demand, but that they complement each other. For the TV industry to develop, we must find out a way to serve the target audience according to their needs," said Tran Thi Thanh Mai, General Director, Kantar Media Vietnam.For Esther Nguyen, Founder & CEO, POPS Worldwide, their content strategy was always to look at the audience first, and the lifetime value of that audience, and serving the content that they want to watch, when they want to watch and on the platform of their choice. However, “playing in the digital world and operating among many different platforms is a double-edged sword,” shared Nguyen. “Platforms are global and have democratized content and what audiences watch. Audiences are now open to watching content from all over the world. We are no longer competing with just local content, but with global content,” she surmised in her closing keynote session.Vietnam in View is proudly sponsored by Lead Sponsor Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA); Silver Sponsors A+E Networks Asia, INVIDI, PubMatic and TV5MONDE.Visit our media gallery for photos from event.About the Asia Video Industry AssociationThe Asia Video Industry Association (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 through its Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) and provides insight into the video industry through reports and conferences aimed to support a vibrant video industry.For media enquiries and additional background information, please contact:Charmaine KwanHead of Marketing and CommunicationsEmail: charmaine@avia.org | Website: www.avia.orgLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/asiavideoia |Twitter: @AsiaVideoIA Disclaimer: The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency 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 organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Belayar di kapal layar terbesar di dunia, yang boleh memuatkan lebih 7,000 tetamu setiap pelayaran berita

Belayar di kapal layar terbesar di dunia, yang boleh memuatkan lebih 7,000 tetamu setiap pelayaran

(SeaPRwire) - Pernahkah anda tertanya-tanya bagaimana rasanya belayar di atas kapal layar terbesar di dunia? Untuk menandakan item itu dari senarai baldi anda, anda perlu menempah perjalanan di atas kapal layar Icon of the Seas milik Royal Caribbean, yang kini memegang rekod sebagai kapal layar terbesar di dunia.Icon of the Seas dibina di Meyer Turku Shipyard di Turku, Finland, menurut Royal Caribbean's Press Center Fact Sheet, dan memulakan pelayaran pertamanya pada 27 Januari 2024.Kapal ini mempunyai 20 dek, 18 daripadanya boleh diakses oleh tetamu, dengan 2,350 anak kapal, 2,805 kabin dan kemampuan untuk menampung 5,610 tetamu pada kapasiti berganda pada setiap perjalanan, menurut fakta lembaran. Pada kapasiti maksimum, kapal layar ini boleh menampung 7,600 penumpang, menurut Economic Times.Kapal layar Royal Caribbean ini seberat 248,663 tan kasar dan berukuran panjang 1,196 kaki, menurut fakta lembaran.Icon of the Seas menawarkan percutian tujuh malam di Caribbean Barat dan Timur untuk tetamu.Terdapat satu pilihan Caribbean Barat untuk tetamu yang ingin melancong di atas Icon of the Seas. Jadual perjalanan untuk percutian ini adalah berlepas dari Miami, sehari di laut, diikuti oleh pemberhentian pertama di Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico, diikuti dengan segera oleh Roatan, Honduras, dan Cozumel, Mexico. Hari keenam percutian dibelanjakan di laut, dan kemudian kapal itu berhenti di Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas, pulau persendirian Royal Caribbean.Terdapat lima pilihan Caribbean Timur yang berbeza yang boleh dipilih oleh tetamu untuk belayar, dengan sedikit variasi dalam pemberhentian yang dibuat.Pemberhentian pelayaran Icon of the Seas Caribbean Timur termasuk Labadee, Haiti, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, dan Basseterre, St. Kitts dan Nevis.Bukan semua pelayaran Caribbean Timur berhenti di semua destinasi ini. Ada yang mempunyai lebih banyak hari di laut, sementara yang lain diisi dengan lebih banyak hari yang dibelanjakan di laut.Untuk hari-hari penuh di laut dan waktu yang dihabiskan di kapal selepas menerokai pemberhentian, terdapat banyak perkara yang boleh dilakukan oleh tetamu.Tetamu pasti tidak akan kelaparan semasa melancong, dengan 13 pilihan tempat makan yang disertakan dalam harga percutian anda.Pilihan tempat makan termasuk kegemaran Royal Caribbean seperti Windjammer untuk sarapan pagi, makan tengah hari dan makan malam, Sprinkles untuk kon aiskrim lembut bila-bila masa anda inginkan dan Sorrento's untuk sekeping pizza lewat malam.Terdapat juga pilihan tempat makan pelengkap baharu di Icon of the Seas, seperti Aquadome Market, The Pearl, Basecamp, Surfside Bites dan The Grove.Jika anda mahukan tempat makan istimewa semasa berada di atas kapal, terdapat, sekali lagi, tempat makan tradisional Royal Caribbean seperti Izumi dan Chops Grille, serta tempat makan baharu, seperti Celebration Table dan Pier 7.Untuk hari-hari yang dihabiskan untuk berehat di bawah sinar matahari, tetamu boleh berehat di salah satu daripada tujuh kolam renang Icon of the Sea, termasuk Royal Bay, yang merupakan yang terbesar di laut, mengandungi lebih 40,000 gelen air, menurut laman web Royal Caribbean.Icon of the Sea juga memecahkan rekod untuk bar renang pertama di laut dengan Swim & Tonic, menurut laman web Royal Caribbean, yang merupakan satu-satunya bar renang di mana-mana kapal layar Royal Caribbean.The Hideaway Pool adalah kawasan khusus dewasa, yang menampilkan kolam infiniti pertama di laut, menurut Royal Caribbean.Cloud 17 adalah satu lagi kawasan khusus dewasa, menampilkan kolam yang lebih terpencil menghadap lautan di dek atas kapal.The Cove Pool adalah pilihan lain yang boleh dikunjungi oleh tetamu, dengan banyak kerusi berjemur dan katil siang untuk memastikan pengalaman yang santai.Untuk kanak-kanak, terdapat taman air, serta slaid air yang memecahkan rekod yang boleh dinikmati oleh kanak-kanak dan dewasa.Antara enam slaid air di Icon of the Seas ialah Frightening Bolt, yang tertinggi di laut, menurut laman web Royal Caribbean, serta Pressure Drop, yang merupakan slaid air jatuh bebas pertama di kapal layar.Sepanjang hari, terdapat persembahan muzik dan hiburan lain di kolam renang untuk dinikmati oleh tetamu.Selepas sehari di bawah sinar matahari, terdapat banyak aktiviti yang boleh dilakukan hingga larut malam dengan lebih 15 bar dan ruang tamu untuk dikunjungi oleh tetamu semasa berada di atas Icon of the Seas, seperti Boleros, Schooner Bar dan Spotlight Karaoke. Bar dan ruang tamu baharu di Icon of the Seas termasuk Bubbles, Dueling Pianos dan The Lemon Post.Selain itu, terdapat beberapa persembahan yang berbeza, termasuk persembahan ais di gelanggang Absolute Zero, serta persembahan air di Aquadome (versi Icon of the Seas untuk AquaTheater Royal Caribbean yang popular), yang boleh ditonton oleh tetamu semasa percutian mereka.Bagi penginapan, terdapat banyak pilihan untuk dipilih, termasuk bilik kabin dalaman, bilik pemandangan laut, bilik balkoni dan suite keluarga yang besar, seperti Ultimate Family Townhome dua bilik tidur, tiga tingkat yang sesuai untuk lapan pelancong.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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‘PROJECT 7’ by SLL’s STUDIO SLAM Shatters 100 Million Views across Multiple Platforms SeaPRwire

‘PROJECT 7’ by SLL’s STUDIO SLAM Shatters 100 Million Views across Multiple Platforms

Seoul, Korea – October 16, 2024 – (SeaPRwire) – The first-ever idol assembly and enhancement audition in Korea, PROJECT 7, has reached a staggering milestone, achieving over 100 million total views across multiple platforms in a phenomenal surge of popularity. – STUDIO SLAM, the mastermind behind Culinary Class Wars, proves its global fanbase with PROJECT 7 – Views skyrocketing on YouTube, Instagram, X, TikTok, and more, igniting an online frenzy PROJECT 7 (produced by STUDIO SLAM, SLL) is a groundbreaking idol audition program that introduces the concept of “assembly and enhancement.” It allows viewers to directly vote for and select participants from the very first round, building new teams while watching their favorite contestants grow through each stage. For SLL, PROJECT 7 marks its first venture into the music industry through an investment in the program’s IP, adding even greater significance to its success. STUDIO SLAM, the powerhouse behind the global hit survival show Culinary Class Wars, which dominated not only Korea but the world, is responsible for producing PROJECT 7. This has fueled growing anticipation for the show. STUDIO SLAM, a label under the global creative studio SLL, has rapidly evolved into a dominant force in audition entertainment. Since the release of the second teaser on September 19, PROJECT 7 has captured audiences’ attention. On October 15, the total number of views for content across YouTube, Instagram, X, TikTok, and other platforms hit a jaw-dropping 100,128,164 views, proving the show’s massive popularity even before its official premiere. One of the key drivers of this explosive growth has been the short-form content introducing the contestants, such as the “Up to You Title Song Self-Introduction Shorts,” which showcased the unique appeal of each contestant. These clips racked up the highest number of views across all platforms, igniting momentum. The “Profile Cut Images” of the contestants, who beat fierce competition to secure their spots, also added to the surge in views, highlighting the diverse personalities of the participants. In addition, the program’s innovative planning and fresh approach have been demonstrated through the “Personal PR Shorts,” the “Heart Assembly Challenge Shorts,” the “Up to You Title Song” stage performance, and the contestants’ “Personal Fancam Videos,” all of which have recorded overwhelming numbers. Not just in Korea, but globally, K-pop fans have been watching PROJECT 7 content on repeat and flooding the comment sections with enthusiastic reactions. With the program’s total view count now surpassing 100 million, all eyes are on how far the skyrocketing popularity of PROJECT 7 will go. The production team expressed their gratitude, saying, “We are incredibly thankful for the passionate support and interest in PROJECT 7 even before its premiere. We are doing our best to meet the expectations of fans who love the show. Don’t miss the first broadcast on Friday, October 18.” Meanwhile, the first-ever idol assembly and enhancement audition show, JTBC’s PROJECT 7, will air its first and second episodes consecutively on Friday, October 18, starting at 8:50 PM. About SLL SLL is a complete content studio that oversees the entire value chain of the content business, from story planning and development to production, investment, and distribution, opening new horizons for K-content. From top-tier dramas like SKY Castle, The World of the Married, Reborn Rich, Hellbound, D.P., All of Us Are Dead, Narco-Saints, and Big Bet, to films and variety shows like The Roundup series, Sing Again, and Culinary Class Wars, SLL has led the trends with high-quality works, regardless of platform or format. With over 200 key creators and 15 labels, SLL has produced more than 150 pieces of content and continues to expand its global content competitiveness. Social Links X: https://www.x.com/sll_official_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sll_official Media Contact Brand: SLL Contact: PR Team Email: lee.eunhye2@sll.co.kr Website: https://www.sll.co.kr SOURCE: SLL The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Sectors: Top Story, Corporate News SeaPRwire provides real time press release distribution for companies and organizations to 6,500+ media outlets & 3.5 million professional desktops in 90 regions. It distributes press releases in different languages, including: IndonesiaFolk, IndoNewswire, SEATribune, IDNewsZone, LiveBerita, DailyBerita, TaiwanPR, SinchewBusiness, AsiaEase, BuzzHongKong, SingapuraNow, TIHongKong, TaipeiCool, TWZip, AsiaFeatured, dePresseNow, THNewson, KULPR, VNFeatured, MENAEntry, HunaTimes, DubaiLite, ArabicDir, BeritaDaring, TekanAsia, JamKopi ...
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Invests in Koloma, a US-Based Geologic Hydrogen Exploration Startup JCN Newswire

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Invests in Koloma, a US-Based Geologic Hydrogen Exploration Startup

TOKYO, Oct 16, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) announced that it has invested in Koloma, a startup company headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The investment has been executed through Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA), which joins a syndicate of investors, including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund, United Airline's Sustainable Flight Fund and Energy Impact Partners.Koloma Natural Hydrogen Exploration SiteKoloma is a geologic hydrogen company that leverages its technology, proprietary data, and human capital advantages to identify and commercialize geologic hydrogen on a global scale. Koloma is actively engaged in exploration and appraisal of assets that will play a significant role in global decarbonization efforts. As the rapidly emerging geologic hydrogen industry takes shape, Koloma's data-driven approach helps power the discovery of geologic hydrogen resources around the world."Building a hydrogen solution ecosystem is one of the core strategies in the energy transition business for MHI," said Takajiro Ishikawa, President and CEO of MHIA. "In MHI's role as a value chain solutions provider, we are aiming to accelerate the hydrogen economy by both offering cutting-edge technologies and enabling breakthrough innovations in the hydrogen space through investments into startups.""We are excited to welcome Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to the Koloma family," said Pete Johnson, CEO of Koloma. "Partnerships with industrial leaders like MHI will maximize the positive impact geologic hydrogen can have as a new clean primary energy source. We look forward to collaborating and innovating together to drive progress in this field and in the broader energy transition."MHI Group is collaborating with and investing in partners to develop innovative technologies that will help to decarbonize existing infrastructures and help build a hydrogen ecosystem to contribute towards achieving a decarbonized society. The Company will continue to enhance and diversify its solutions portfolio to provide customers with alternative decarbonization technologies to achieve their net zero goals.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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/R E P E A T — Makluman Media – Menteri Guilbeault akan mengadakan sesi media mengenai Rebat Karbon Kanada dan tambahan luar bandar yang meningkat/ kewangan

/R E P E A T — Makluman Media – Menteri Guilbeault akan mengadakan sesi media mengenai Rebat Karbon Kanada dan tambahan luar bandar yang meningkat/

(SeaPRwire) - GANANOQUE, ON, 11 Okt. 2024 – Wakil media dan pihak lain dimaklumkan bahawa Yang Berhormat Steven Guilbeault, Menteri Alam Sekitar dan Perubahan Iklim, akan mengadakan acara peringkat komuniti dan ketersediaan media mengenai Rebat Karbon Kanada. Peluang foto dan ketersediaan media akan menyusul ucapan. Acara: Peluang foto dan ketersediaan media Tarikh: Selasa, 15 Oktober 2024 Masa: 10:00 pagi (EDT) Lokasi: Gananoque, Ontario Wakil media dan pihak lain perlu mendaftar untuk acara secara langsung ini dengan menghubungi Media Relations di Environment and Climate Change Canada di untuk mengetahui lokasi tertentu dan sebarang perubahan lain. SOURCE Environment and Climate Change CanadaArtikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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SURGE ENERGY INC. MENGESAHKAN DIVIDEN NOVEMBER 2024 kewangan

SURGE ENERGY INC. MENGESAHKAN DIVIDEN NOVEMBER 2024

(SeaPRwire) - CALGARY, AB, 15 Oktober 2024 – Surge Energy Inc. (“Surge” atau “Syarikat”) (TSX: SGY) mengesahkan bahawa dividen tunai yang akan dibayar pada 15 November 2024, bagi pengeluaran Oktober 2024, untuk pemegang saham yang direkodkan pada 31 Oktober 2024, akan menjadi $0.043333 sesaham. Dividen ini adalah dividen yang layak untuk tujuan Akta Cukai Pendapatan (Kanada). Surge adalah sebuah syarikat minyak pertengahan, yang diniagakan secara awam yang memberi tumpuan kepada meningkatkan pulangan pemegang saham melalui penjanaan aliran tunai bebas. Strategi operasi yang ditentukan Syarikat adalah berdasarkan memperoleh dan membangunkan takungan minyak konvensional berkualiti tinggi menggunakan teknologi yang terbukti untuk meningkatkan pemulihan minyak muktamad. Neither the TSX nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. SUMBER Surge Energy Inc.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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DBN Group Menjemput Syarikat Bioteknologi Pertanian Global untuk Bersama-sama Mencipta Ekosistem Inovasi Terkemuka di Taman Inovasi Antarabangsa Phoenix DBN kewangan

DBN Group Menjemput Syarikat Bioteknologi Pertanian Global untuk Bersama-sama Mencipta Ekosistem Inovasi Terkemuka di Taman Inovasi Antarabangsa Phoenix DBN

(SeaPRwire) - BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2024 — , sebuah perusahaan pertanian berteknologi tinggi terkemuka, telah membuka Taman Inovasi Internasional Phoenix untuk aplikasi global dari perusahaan bioteknologi pertanian berkualitas tinggi. Inisiatif ini bertujuan untuk membangun ekosistem inovasi dan kewirausahaan terbuka dengan memanfaatkan teknologi canggih dan kolaborasi internasional, menjadikan taman ini sebagai pemain kunci dalam memajukan teknologi pertanian secara global. Taman Inovasi Internasional DBN Phoenix, yang terletak di Distrik Utara ZGC Science City di Beijing, membentang seluas 13,65 hektar dan menawarkan ruang penelitian dan kantor seluas 160.000 m2. Dirancang untuk mendorong inovasi di bidang-bidang utama seperti bioteknologi, bio-manufaktur, pengobatan dan perawatan kesehatan, teknologi pangan dan kecerdasan buatan, taman ini bertujuan untuk menjadi pusat teknologi pertanian kelas dunia. Visi DBN untuk taman ini adalah untuk mempercepat inovasi melalui platform terbuka yang mendukung perusahaan rintisan dan perusahaan mapan. Model "Pemimpin Industri + Penelitian + Investasi" taman ini memanfaatkan kekuatan DBN dalam inovasi teknologi untuk membangun ekosistem kolaboratif bersama. Dengan memanfaatkan kepemimpinannya dalam inovasi teknologi, berfokus pada aplikasi industri, dan mengandalkan fondasi kuat dalam R&D, taman ini menyatukan proyek bioteknologi pertanian kelas atas untuk mendorong pertumbuhan kolektif. Taman ini menawarkan fasilitas R&D yang inovatif dan akses ke platform inovasi kelas atas, memposisikan dirinya sebagai pemain kunci dalam lanskap teknologi pertanian yang berkembang pesat. Sebagai bagian dari upaya berkelanjutannya, DBN Group sedang mengembangkan ZGC BioIntelligent Manufacturing Innovation Center, yang berfokus pada biologi sintetis, pengeditan gen, proteomik, desain protein AI, perawatan kesehatan, dan kecerdasan buatan. Pusat ini akan bermitra dengan ilmuwan global terkemuka dan pemain industri untuk menciptakan ekosistem inovasi. Mitra saat ini termasuk perusahaan unicorn seperti Bluepha, MEGAROBO, dan BioMap, serta bintang yang sedang naik daun seperti Microcyto, PhaBuilder, DPTechnology dan MoleculeMind. Taman ini juga berkolaborasi dengan perusahaan inovatif seperti BioGeometry, Oxsyns, Biocretech, proyek komersialisasi Hadiah Nobel seperti Molefuture dan perusahaan yang akan IPO seperti Tsingke Biotechnology. Perusahaan terdaftar utama seperti Genliduo Bio-tech, Angel Yeast, dan Huaheng Biotechnology juga telah bergabung. DBN secara aktif mencari proyek ilmu kehidupan yang digerakkan AI global untuk membangun klaster industri biomanufaktur. Area ini menampung lebih dari 10.000 perusahaan teknologi tinggi nasional, 50 perusahaan unicorn, 270 perusahaan yang terdaftar, dan 200 lembaga penelitian tingkat nasional, menciptakan lingkungan R&D kelas satu. Taman ini menawarkan layanan komprehensif di berbagai sektor, termasuk teknologi keuangan, inovasi, pertukaran internasional, manajemen talenta, dan layanan infrastruktur, menciptakan platform satu atap yang mendukung siklus hidup penuh dari proyek inovasi bioteknologi pertanian. “DBN telah secara konsisten berkomitmen untuk mendorong kemajuan pertanian global melalui inovasi teknologi,” kata Vivian Liu, Direktur Platform Kerjasama Internasional DBN. “Taman Inovasi Internasional DBN Phoenix adalah langkah kunci dalam pengembangan masa depan kami, dan kami berharap dapat berkolaborasi dengan inovator dan perusahaan di seluruh dunia untuk membangun terobosan baru dalam ilmu pertanian dan mendorong transformasi industri.” Untuk informasi lebih lanjut, silakan kunjungi , , , , dan halaman DBN. Silakan klik di sini untuk memeriksa video asli: Situs Web DBN: HUBUNGI: Video – Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Hubungan Kanada-India mungkin mengambil masa yang lama untuk pulih berita

Hubungan Kanada-India mungkin mengambil masa yang lama untuk pulih

(SeaPRwire) - Pertikaian diplomatik yang telah mencemarkan hubungan dua hala selama lebih setahun telah meletus ketika kedua-dua negara mengusir diplomat tertinggi masing-masing berhubung pembunuhan seorang aktivis Sikh di Kanada dan tuduhan jenayah lain.Pakar mengatakan kebuntuan diplomatik itu akan menyukarkan kedua-dua negara untuk bergerak maju dengan perkongsian yang pernah menjanjikan itu, dan boleh memberi impak kepada cita-cita India dalam usahanya untuk memproyeksikan dirinya sebagai kuasa dunia yang sedang meningkat."Hubungan dua hala India-Kanada, yang telah merosot sejak tahun lepas, akan menerima tamparan lagi yang akan mengambil masa yang lama untuk diperbaiki," kata Praveen Donthi, penganalisis kanan dengan International Crisis Group.Pengusiran balas pada hari Isnin berlaku selepas Kanada memberitahu India pada hari Ahad bahawa diplomat tertingginya di negara itu adalah orang yang menarik minat dalam pembunuhan pada tahun 2023, dan bahawa polis telah menemui bukti kempen yang semakin meningkat terhadap warga Kanada oleh ejen kerajaan India.Menteri Luar Negeri Kanada, Mélanie Joly juga mengaitkan lima pegawai India lain yang diusir dengan pembunuhan Nijjar dan berkata Kanada telah mengumpulkan "bukti yang cukup, jelas dan konkrit yang mengenal pasti enam individu sebagai orang yang menarik minat dalam kes Nijjar."Kementerian luar India menolak tuduhan itu sebagai tidak masuk akal, dan berkata ia mengusir Pesuruhjaya Tinggi sementara Kanada dan lima diplomat lain sebagai respons. India telah lama bimbang tentang kumpulan pemisah Sikh dan ia telah memberi tekanan kepada hubungannya dengan Kanada, di mana kira-kira 2% penduduknya adalah Sikh. India semakin menuduh kerajaan Justin Trudeau memberi ruang bebas kepada pemisah Sikh dari gerakan yang pernah kuat untuk menubuhkan tanah air Sikh bebas yang dikenali sebagai Khalistan.Nijjar adalah pemimpin tempatan gerakan Khalistan, yang diharamkan di India. India mengisytiharkannya sebagai pengganas pada tahun 2020, dan pada masa kematiannya sedang berusaha untuk menahannya atas dakwaan terlibat dalam serangan terhadap seorang paderi Hindu di India.Polis Kanada berkata Nijjar ditembak ketika dia sedang meninggalkan tempat letak kereta kuil Sikh di mana dia berkhidmat sebagai presiden di British Columbia pada 18 Jun 2023. Dia mengalami beberapa tembakan dan meninggal dunia di tempat kejadian.Kementerian luar India dalam kenyataannya pada hari Isnin mengaitkan tuduhan Kanada kepada "agenda politik kerajaan Trudeau." Ketua Kanada akan menghadapi pilihan raya umum pada tahun hadapan.Michael Kugelman dari Wilson Center, sebuah tangki pemikiran Amerika, berkata tindak balas India yang kuat sebahagiannya dijelaskan oleh cara Kanada telah membuat tuduhannya secara terbuka."New Delhi amat sensitif terhadap sebarang kritikan luaran terhadap dasar-dasarnya. Namun Kanada bukan sahaja mengkritik dasar India. Kerajaannya, di peringkat tertinggi, secara terbuka menyuarakan beberapa tuduhan paling serius yang boleh dibuat oleh kerajaan lain," katanya.Tahun lepas, sebagai tindak balas kepada tuduhan serupa yang dibuat oleh Trudeau, India memberitahu Kanada untuk mengeluarkan 41 daripada 62 diplomatnya di negara itu.Kugelman berkata hubungan itu berada dalam "sokongan hidup sekarang" dan kebimbangan India tentang gerakan Khalistan di Kanada "pada asasnya menahan hubungan itu sebagai tebusan."Kanada bukan satu-satunya negara yang telah menuduh pegawai India merancang persatuan di tanah asing.Tahun lepas, pendakwa U,S, berkata seorang pegawai kerajaan India mengarahkan satu plot yang gagal untuk membunuh seorang lagi pemimpin pemisah Sikh di New York. Pegawai itu tidak didakwa atau dikenal pasti namanya, tetapi digambarkan sebagai "pegawai lapangan kanan" dengan tanggungjawab dalam pengurusan keselamatan dan risikan.New Delhi pada masa itu menyatakan kebimbangannya selepas U.S. membangkitkan isu itu dan berkata India menganggapnya serius. Pada hari Isnin, Jabatan Negara U.S. berkata dalam satu kenyataan bahawa jawatankuasa siasatan India yang ditubuhkan untuk menyiasat plot itu akan melakukan perjalanan ke Washington pada hari Selasa sebagai sebahagian daripada siasatan yang sedang dijalankan.Menteri luar Kanada pada hari Isnin menyatakan bahawa India sedang bekerjasama dengan pegawai U.S. tetapi berkata ia telah menolak untuk bekerjasama dalam siasatan Kanada.Donthi berkata pendirian diplomatik India terhadap Kanada lebih agresif kerana pertaruhannya yang agak rendah."Hubungan U.S.-India juga mempunyai kerangka kerja dan konteks geopolitik yang lebih besar, tidak seperti hubungan India dengan Kanada," kata Donthi, sambil menambah bahawa tindak balas India yang kuat juga bertujuan untuk menyampaikan mesej kepada penyokong Perdana Menteri Narendra Modi di negara ini."Sebarang kritikan awam adalah satu penghinaan kepada kerajaan India, yang dipersonifikasikan oleh Modi. Tindak balas agresif sedemikian ditujukan kepada masyarakat antarabangsa dan, yang lebih penting, kepada pengundi domestik Modi," katanya.Namun, pakar mengatakan kebuntuan itu boleh memberi implikasi kepada cita-cita global Modi dalam usahanya untuk menjadikan India sebagai kuasa global yang sedang meningkat dan semakin rapat dengan U.S., yang seperti India sedang memerhati peningkatan keyakinan China dengan kebimbangan.Donthi berkata jurang yang semakin besar antara India dan Kanada juga akan "memberi impak kepada pemahaman strategik yang semakin meningkat antara U.S. dan demokrasi Barat" yang sedang merayu kepada New Delhi sebagai penimbang kepada Beijing."Tuduhan Kanada terhadap India bertentangan dengan arus perdana, kerana New Delhi telah menikmati persekitaran luaran yang baik," kata Donthi. "Ini akan menghalang usaha untuk cita-cita kuasa besar India."Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. 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Lelaki Rusia Diselamatkan Selepas 67 Hari Terdampar di Laut. Ahli Keluarga Tidak Selamat.

(SeaPRwire) - Pasukan kecemasan menyelamatkan seorang lelaki yang hanyut di laut selama lebih dari dua bulan dalam bot tiup, tetapi adik lelaki dan anak saudaranya meninggal dunia, kata para pegawai pada hari Selasa.Menurut pejabat pendakwa raya di timur jauh Rusia, lelaki itu diselamatkan pada hari Isnin di Laut Okhotsk setelah sebuah kapal nelayan melihatnya di lepas Semenanjung Kamchaka, lapor Associated Press.Media berita Rusia mengenal pasti lelaki itu sebagai Mikhail Pichugin, 46 tahun, yang pada awal Ogos telah memulakan ekspedisi menonton ikan paus bersama adik lelakinya yang berusia 49 tahun dan anak saudaranya yang berusia 15 tahun. Mayat mereka dilaporkan ditemui di dalam bot ketika kapal Angel menyelamatkan Pichugin, menurut AP.Laporan media mengatakan ketiga-tiga lelaki itu pergi ke Kepulauan Shantar di lepas pantai barat laut Laut Okhotsk pada awal Ogos. Mereka hilang setelah berlepas ke Pulau Sakhalin dari Tanjung Perovsky di wilayah Khabarovsk pada 9 Ogos. Usaha penyelamatan dilancarkan tetapi gagal menemui mereka.Ketiga-tiga lelaki itu hanya mempunyai sedikit bekalan makanan dan kira-kira 5.2 gelen air ketika enjin bot itu rosak dan mereka hanyut, menurut .Anak kapal kapal nelayan itu tidak segera menyedari titik pada radar mereka adalah sebuah bot, tetapi sebaliknya menyangka ia mungkin sebuah pelampung atau sampah, kata laporan berita itu. Mereka terkejut ketika mereka menggunakan lampu sorot dan mendapati seorang lelaki yang kelaparan di dalam bot.Pichugin dilaporkan hanya seberat 110 paun ketika dia diselamatkan, setelah kehilangan separuh berat badannya.Dia tidak segera mengatakan bagaimana dia berjaya bertahan di Laut Okhotsk, laut terdingin di Asia Timur dan terkenal dengan ributnya, atau bagaimana adik dan anak saudaranya meninggal dunia. Anak kapal kapal yang menyelamatkan Pichugin menemui mayat mereka terikat pada bot untuk mengelakkan mereka dihanyutkan oleh laut, kata laporan berita itu.Ketika bot Pichugin ditemui, ia sedang hanyut kira-kira 11 batu nautika dari pantai Kamchatka, kira-kira 540 batu nautika dari titik asal mereka di seberang .Video yang dikeluarkan oleh pejabat pendakwa raya menunjukkan seorang lelaki yang kurus kering yang dengan putus asa menjerit "datang sini!" kepada penyelamatnya, lapor AP."Saya tidak lagi bertenaga," kata Pichugin kepada pasukan penyelamat ketika mereka berusaha untuk membawanya ke tempat yang selamat.Pendakwa raya mengatakan mereka telah membuka siasatan mengenai kejadian itu dan sedang mempertimbangkan tuduhan yang berkaitan dengan pelanggaran peraturan keselamatan yang mengakibatkan kematian.Pichugin dibawa ke unit rawatan kecemasan di hospital Magadan, lapor AP. Ketua doktor Yuri Lednev memberitahu wartawan bahawa dia mengalami dehidrasi dan hipotermia, tetapi dalam keadaan stabil.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Semua tentang Muzium Arkeologi Kebangsaan di Athens, salah satu muzium paling terkemuka di dunia dalam jenisnya berita

Semua tentang Muzium Arkeologi Kebangsaan di Athens, salah satu muzium paling terkemuka di dunia dalam jenisnya

(SeaPRwire) - The di Athens, Greece, menempatkan artifak penting yang bermula ribuan tahun dahulu. Muzium ini merangkumi lima koleksi tetap utama, serta koleksi sementara, untuk para tetamu meneroka semasa lawatan mereka. Muzium ini diasaskan pada tahun 1829, pada asalnya beribu pejabat di Aegina, ibu kota pertama Greece, sebelum dipindahkan ke Athens pada tahun 1834, menurut laman web Muzium Arkeologi Negara. Barangan antik pada asalnya disimpan di bangunan dan monumen yang berbeza, sebelum Eleni Tositsa mendermakan tanah dan keluarga Bernardakis menaja pembinaan bangunan asal pada tahun 1866, yang direka oleh Ludwig Lange dan melihat pengubahsuaian di bawah Ernst Ziller, menurut sumber. Pada tahun 1889, muzium ini mula membuka pintunya untuk pelawat, menurut laman web Muzium Arkeologi Negara. Dari tahun 1932 hingga 1939, Muzium Arkeologi Negara menyaksikan pengembangan selanjutnya dengan reka bentuk George Nomikos, menurut laman web muzium. Kemudian bermulalah Semasa tempoh ini, semua artifak dimasukkan ke dalam kotak dan diletakkan di bawah tanah untuk disimpan dengan selamat, menurut sumber, dengan kerja pembaikan bermula selepas berakhirnya perang. Muzium Arkeologi Negara merangkumi lima koleksi tetap utama; "Antikuiti Prasejarah," "Koleksi Arca," "Koleksi Pasu dan Mineral," "Koleksi Kerja Metalurgi" dan "Antikuiti Mesir dan Timur." Setiap koleksi adalah unik dalam artifak yang disertakan dan membawa kepingan masa lampau ke masa kini. "Antikuiti Prasejarah" merangkumi kerja dari zaman Neolitik dan Zaman Gangsa, dari tanah besar Greece, Kepulauan Aegean dan Troy, menurut laman web muzium. Karya terkenal yang menjadi sebahagian daripada koleksi ini termasuk makam diraja Mycenae, patung marmar Cycladic serta lukisan dinding Thera, menurut sumber. Koleksi "Arca" penuh dengan arca rumit yang bermula dari abad ke-7 SM hingga abad ke-5 Masihi, menurut laman web Muzium Arkeologi Negara. Arca yang menjadi sebahagian daripada koleksi ini termasuk yang berasal dari tempat suci, nekropolis serta bangunan awam di Attica, Sterea Ellada Timur, Peloponnese dan Kepulauan Aegean, menurut sumber. Tambahan pula, terdapat karya seni arca sebagai sebahagian daripada koleksi ini yang berasal dari Thessaly, Greece Barat, Macedonia, Thrace dan Cyprus, menurut laman web. Koleksi "Pasu dan Mineral" termasuk seramik Yunani dari abad ke-11 SM sehingga menurut Muzium Arkeologi Negara. Karya gangsa, kebanyakannya dari penggalian pada abad ke-19 dan awal abad ke-20 membentuk "Koleksi Kerja Metalurgi," menurut laman web muzium. Bagi "Antikuiti Mesir dan Timur," banyak kepingan yang disertakan adalah hasil sumbangan daripada pelbagai penderma, termasuk Ioannis Dimitriou dan Alexandros Rostovich. Lebih banyak sumbangan adalah dari Persatuan Arkeologi Greece pada tahun 1894 serta kerajaan Mesir pada tahun 1893. Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Sistem anti-peluru berpandu THAAD Amerika mula tiba di Israel ketika Pentagon mengatakan ia akan ‘beroperasi sepenuhnya’

(SeaPRwire) - The Pentagon telah mengumumkan bahawa komponen pertama sistem pertahanan peluru berpandu AS yang bertujuan untuk melindungi Israel daripada serangan Iran telah tiba di Timur Tengah dan ia akan "beroperasi sepenuhnya" tidak lama lagi. Setiausaha Akhbar Pentagon Mej. Jen. Pat Ryder berkata pada Isnin, "pasukan pendahuluan kakitangan tentera AS dan komponen awal yang diperlukan untuk mengendalikan bateri Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) "Dalam beberapa hari akan datang, kakitangan tentera AS tambahan dan komponen bateri THAAD akan terus tiba di Israel," katanya. "Bateri ini akan beroperasi sepenuhnya dalam masa terdekat, tetapi atas sebab keselamatan operasi kami tidak akan membincangkan garis masa. "Penempatan bateri THAAD ke Israel menggariskan komitmen Amerika Syarikat terhadap pertahanan Israel dan untuk mempertahankan rakyat Amerika di Israel daripada sebarang serangan peluru berpandu balistik oleh Iran," tambah Ryder. Penempatan itu berlaku selepas Iran dan kumpulan pengganas proksinya melancarkan gelombang besar-besaran peluru berpandu ke arah Israel pada awal tahun ini pada bulan April dan sekali lagi pada 1 Oktober. THAAD sebelum ini telah dikerahkan ke Israel pada tahun 2019, tetapi hanya untuk latihan, kata pegawai Pentagon. "Ia adalah sebahagian daripada pelarasan yang lebih luas yang telah dibuat oleh tentera AS dalam beberapa bulan kebelakangan ini, untuk menyokong pertahanan Israel dan melindungi rakyat Amerika daripada dan milisi yang disokong Iran," kata Pentagon dalam satu kenyataan pada Ahad. Kira-kira 100 tentera AS sedang dihantar ke Israel untuk mengendalikan sistem THAAD. Presiden Biden ditanya mengapa dia meluluskan penempatan itu pada Ahad, dan dia menjawab dengan berkata "Untuk mempertahankan Israel." ’ Anders Hagstrom menyumbang kepada laporan ini. Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Fujitsu implements global launch of world’s first AI application to prevent quality degradation in 5G wireless networks JCN Newswire

Fujitsu implements global launch of world’s first AI application to prevent quality degradation in 5G wireless networks

KAWASAKI, Japan, Oct 15, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the development of an application that leverages AI technology to enhance mobile network communication quality, while achieving energy savings and optimizing network operations. This development is part of the Research and Development Project of the Enhanced Infrastructures for Post-5G Information and Communication Systems (hereafter NEDO-led project) (1) conducted by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). Fujitsu, which has a successful track record of introducing radio unit (RU) products to the global market, will incorporate this technology into its O-RAN (2) compliant Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) (3) system, FUJITSU Network Virtuora Service Management and Orchestration. Fujitsu will implement a gradual global rollout of the technology to mobile network operators starting in November 2024 by leveraging the footprint it has already cultivated in RU.This application comprises three key technologies:An AI-powered technology that can estimate smartphone users’ quality of experience (QoE) on their networks in real time.A technology that detects early signs of increased communication traffic and proactively prevents network quality degradation.A technology that detects network quality degradation and redefines the area covered by peripheral base stations to maintain optimal quality.Fujitsu verified the effectiveness of these technologies in August 2024 using real commercial data from mobile network operators (4) under conditions closely resembling actual operating environments.This application will ensure a seamless and reliable connection for mobile network users, not only during normal operations but also during emergencies and periods of increased network traffic, ultimately enhancing user convenience, satisfaction, and safety in critical situations. For mobile network operators, the application will reduce operational costs and save power through optimized operations.BackgroundAs digital transformation (DX) accelerates globally, the adoption of 5G mobile networks is rapidly expanding as a key infrastructure component. Mobile network operators are expected to further enhance their capabilities, including ultra-low latency and simultaneous connectivity, while ensuring network quality at user and application levels. Furthermore, the RAN (Radio Access Network) domain is undergoing open and virtualized transformation based on the O-RAN concept, leading to anticipated reductions in total cost of ownership (TCO).The three technologies in this application operate on the RIC (5) deployed within the O-RAN compliant SMO, contributing to the intelligent automation and self-sufficiency of RAN.Development achievements1. Real-time QoE estimation and quality assurance using AIThis technology estimates QoE in real-time and automatically switches users to other base station network areas when QoE degradation is detected. It is a world-first, enabling the creation of AI models that can easily estimate QoE for individual applications by selecting feature values from statistical data (KPIs) calculated from high-speed packet analysis for 100 Gbps RAN traffic. This approach allows for flexible adaptation to various applications.By accurately understanding the QoE of each user and assigning the necessary resources, this technology ensures user convenience and satisfaction while simultaneously suppressing excessive resource allocation. This results in a 19% increase in the number of users that can be accommodated per base station (6).Figure 1: QoE estimation based on packet analysis2. Proactive base station activation/deactivation for quality maintenance and energy savingsFujitsu has developed a technology that utilizes AI to anticipate increased communication traffic and proactively activate previously dormant base stations to prevent degradation in user communication quality.Previously, energy savings were achieved by monitoring traffic in each area in real-time and putting unnecessary base stations into sleep mode. This world first technology goes a step further by detecting unusual increases in pedestrian traffic, such as those associated with local events, and predicting subsequent traffic increases at the grid level (7). This predictive technology has been proven to successfully activate base stations in advance without impacting user quality 99.8% of the time during the verification period.This enables pinpoint activation and deactivation of base stations based on traffic conditions, achieving a balance between maintaining QoE and saving energy when combined with the energy-saving application announced by Fujitsu in December 2023 (8).3. Detection of service quality degradation and area redesign for service quality maintenanceTraditional anomaly detection technologies for single cells (9) struggled to differentiate between simple load reductions and actual anomalies. Fujitsu's new technology addresses this by comparing traffic trends across surrounding cells using AI, achieving a fault detection accuracy rate of over 92%. This technology supports both supervised learning with limited fault data as well as unsupervised learning. By understanding the service impact including cell overlap, it is possible to make a judgement on which areas should be recovered first.When this anomaly detection technology identifies areas undergoing significant service impact, it utilizes a radio propagation prediction model that considers path loss (10) in the real field, in addition to the direction and load conditions of surrounding cells, to calculate the optimal tilt angle for surrounding cells. This minimizes the impact on service quality caused by faulty cells. As a result, recovery time from anomalies such as equipment failure, which previously took 24 hours, has been reduced to less than one hour, minimizing the impact on users.Figure 2: Service quality degradation detection and recoveryFuture PlansFujitsu will continue to contribute to the realization of a safer, more secure, and sustainable society by providing O-RAN products using AI-centric technologies for networks that support applications and services across industries.[1] NEDO-led project :Project name: Research and Development Project of the Enhanced Infrastructures for Post-5G Information and Communication Systems (JPNP20017) (Commissioned)Period: FY2021 - 2024Overview: Research and Development Project of the Enhanced Infrastructures for Post-5G Information and Communication Systems[2] O-RAN :O-RAN refers to a Radio Access Network (RAN) built based on open interface specifications developed by the O-RAN ALLIANCE.[3] Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) :In the O-RAN architecture, Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) defines a system that manages the operation, maintenance, and optimization of RAN, as well as its lifecycle.[4] Commercial data from mobile network operators :This refers to data collected by mobile network operators during their actual operations. This data is used in AI development for this research and development project.[5] RIC :Abbreviation for RAN Intelligent Controller, a controller that autonomously executes and controls RAN parameter settings and operational optimization.[6] A 19% increase in the number of users that can be accommodated per base station :This figure was calculated based on a comparison of cell-based performance measurements and QoE-based performance measurements in Fujitsu's lab environment.[7] Grid :A grid refers to a section on a map based on latitude and longitude.[8] The energy-saving application announced by Fujitsu in December 2023 :This refers to an energy-saving application that applies Fujitsu's AI technology to estimate communication traffic based on the distribution of user location information in the mobile network.Press Release: “Fujitsu leverages AI technology to realize energy saving in network operations”[9] Cell :A cell is the smallest unit of a communication area formed by the radio waves of a base station.[10] Path loss :Path loss refers to the attenuation of radio waves as they pass through the air or are blocked by obstacles.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Transoft Solutions Acquires Advanced Mobility Analytics Group (AMAG) ACN Newswire

Transoft Solutions Acquires Advanced Mobility Analytics Group (AMAG)

Vancouver, BC, Oct 15, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Transoft Solutions Inc. ("Transoft") - a global leader in transportation engineering, analysis, and operations software - announced today that it has acquired Advanced Mobility Analytics Group Pty Ltd ("AMAG"), a leading developer of video-based analytics software to facilitate improved traffic safety and management of road infrastructure, headquartered in Brisbane, Australia.Transoft Solutions Acquires AMAGThe secure cloud-based SMART platform developed by AMAG supports Vision Zero and Safe Systems approaches globally. Using computer vision, big data analytics, and advanced econometrics, its predictive analytics help organizations to create a safer and better managed road infrastructure."We are delighted to welcome AMAG's employees to Transoft," said Daniel Shihundu, P.Eng., CEO at Transoft. "We feel there is an excellent cultural fit, and combining our talented teams will accelerate research and development. The technologies present in our companies, independently, are truly remarkable, and merging the SMART and TrafxSAFE products under one umbrella will create a platform with unique capabilities. It will also allow us to explore synergies with our other products and create a software ecosystem where safety analytics can contribute to multiple stages in infrastructure development, from planning and design through to operations and maintenance. The Brisbane office, in addition to our current location in Sydney, will strengthen our presence in Australia and Asia-Pacific.""We are extremely excited to be joining Transoft," said Simon Washington, PhD, CEO of AMAG. "We enjoy cultural alignment, share the same vision, and with our combined technical expertise and software solutions, will be well positioned to serve the growing number of road safety and traffic operations projects in markets Transoft serves globally. Our latest continuous monitoring and decision support platform for traffic operations management has been gaining traction in several markets globally and is providing our customers with valuable infrastructure insights not possible with traditional sensor technologies. Through the Transoft offices and partner network, we are excited to offer this technology to additional markets across the globe."The integration of AMAG's business activities into the Transoft organization will ensure that its customers experience a seamless transition and a continued high quality of customer care and service. AMAG and their SMART platform are welcome additions to Transoft's portfolio and mark another step forward in the company's commitment to road safety initiatives like Vision Zero. Simon Washington will lead the combined AMAG and Transoft safety teams under a single Safety and Traffic Operations business unit at Transoft.About Transoft SolutionsTransoft Solutions develops innovative and highly specialized software for aviation, civil infrastructure, and transportation professionals. Since 1991, Transoft has remained focused on safety-oriented solutions that enable transportation professionals to work effectively and confidently. Our portfolio of planning, simulation, modeling, and design solutions are used in over 150 countries serving more than 50,000 customers across local and federal agencies, consulting firms, airport authorities, and ports. We take pride in providing the highest quality of customer support from our headquarters in Canada, and through our offices in Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, Germany, India, Belgium, France, Spain, and China. For more information on Transoft's range of aviation, civil design, and traffic safety solutions, visit transoftsolutions.comContact InformationMedia Relationspublicrelations@transoftsolutions.com+1 604 244 8387 ext 2245Related ImagesTransoft Solutions Acquires AMAGSimon Washington will join Daniel Shihundu's Transoft team to helm Safety & Traffic OperationsSOURCE: Transoft Solutions Inc. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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GMG Recognized for Innovation by the Australian Financial Review ACN Newswire

GMG Recognized for Innovation by the Australian Financial Review

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - October 15, 2024) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has been recognized as one of the Most Innovative Companies in the Manufacturing & Consumer Goods category for 2024 by the Australian Financial Review, which is Australia's most-read premium business masthead.The AFR BOSS Most Innovative Companies list celebrates Australian businesses that are challenging the status quo. Now in its thirteenth year, this prestigious annual list ranks the most innovative organisations from Australia and New Zealand, and is the only national, cross-industry list of its kind.GMG's work in graphene production and product development has positioned the company at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field, enabling sustainable solutions in energy storage, electronics, and beyond."We are honored to receive this recognition, which reflects the hard work and dedication of our team," said Craig Nicol, CEO of Graphene Manufacturing Group. "This award validates our mission to harness the unique properties of graphene to develop innovative products that can positively impact the world."GMG's Chairman and Director, Jack Perkowski, commented: "Great to see the Company's innovative world leading work getting acknowledged in this way - congratulations to the team."Figure 1To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/226664_cc296f8a948ea8f2_001full.jpgAbout GMGGMG is a clean-technology company which seeks to offer energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene, including that manufactured in-house via a proprietary production process. GMG has developed a proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating), lubricants and fluids.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries").GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/226664 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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MGTO “Experience Macao Limited Edition” Nearing End, Welcomes Global Tourists SeaPRwire

MGTO “Experience Macao Limited Edition” Nearing End, Welcomes Global Tourists

Macao, October 15, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has successfully hosted the Experience Macao Limited Edition event, warmly welcoming tourists from around the world to participate.Participants need to answer three questions about Macao daily on the website(ExperienceMacaoLimitedEdition.com). Upon successfully answering the questions, they will be entered into a lucky draw for a chance to win exclusive Macao privileges. If they do not answer correctly, they can invite friends to retry. The event features 100 Experience Macao Limited Edition Prizes, which include round-trip flights to Macao and hotel accommodations. Six exclusive prizes, carefully curated by six integrated resorts, offer participants the chance to delve into Macao’s diverse culture. These experiences include intangible cultural heritage activities (such as traditional crafts, cultural tours, and wellness culture) and visits to selected Macao landmarks (such as the Eight Scenic Spots of Macao, churches, temples, and eco-discovery tours), allowing participants to fully enjoy Macao’s unique charm. One particularly exciting highlight is the Ultimate Experience Macao Limited Edition Prize. Among all prize winners, one lucky ultimate winner will be selected to enjoy free access to Macao’s major attractions, spectacular performances, and unique hotels for 30 days. The winner must share their Macao experience on social media by December 31, 2024, using the official hashtags (#MacaoLimitedEdition and MGTO’s official account). The participant whose post receives the most likes will win the Ultimate Experience Macao Limited Edition Prize. To further promote this event, MGTO partnered with Klook to launch an exclusive event page on August 26. Users can conveniently browse and book Macao travel products, participate in the draw, and win fantastic prizes. By clicking the banner on the MGTO event page, users can quickly access the official game event website and get ready to embark on their Experience Macao Limited Edition journey. Additionally, many KOLs have been invited to participate in the event, where they experienced diverse activities in Macao, such as wearing qipao, making Port wine bricks, and bungee jumping from the Macao Tower, showcasing the unique allure of the city. More exciting content can be found on MGTO’s social media account @visitmacao. As the event is nearing its end, Macao welcomes tourists to continue exploring its culture and charm. Follow the official social media accounts to enjoy more exciting experiences. Media contact Brand Name : Macao Government Tourism Office Contact Person: Yoki Xue Website: https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/
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NEC C&C Foundation Awards 2024 C&C Prize JCN Newswire

NEC C&C Foundation Awards 2024 C&C Prize

TOKYO, Oct 15, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The NEC C&C Foundation today announced that the 2024 C&C Prize will be awarded to two groups for their contributions to the development and implementation of large-capacity, wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) optical submarine cable systems, and to pioneering research of the Transformer deep learning model serving as the foundation of generative AI, which is used in various fields such as global internet, web applications, data science, and artificial intelligence, that support modern society. Dr. Shigeyuki Akiba, Dr. Masatoshi Suzuki and Dr. Itsuro Morita will represent Group A and Transformer team will represent Group B. Each recipient will be recognized with a certificate of merit and a plaque. Each group will also receive a cash award of ten million yen.The C&C Prize was established in 1985 and is awarded to distinguished persons in recognition of outstanding contributions to R&D activities and pioneering work related to the integration of computers and communications technologies and the social impact of developments in these fields. This year’s two recipient groups are outlined below.The prize ceremony and acceptance speeches will be held on Wednesday, November 27 from 15:00 at the ANA InterContinental Tokyo and will be streamed live to those who apply at the Foundation’s website.2024 C&C Prize RecipientsGroup ADr. Shigeyuki AkibaFormerly KDDI R&D Laboratories Inc., President and Chief Executive OfficerDr. Masatoshi SuzukiChitose Institute of Science and Technology, Vice-President, ProfessorWaseda University Graduate School, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Visiting ProfessorDr. Itsuro MoritaWaseda University, Faculty of Science and Engineering, ProfessorCitationFor contributions to the development and implementation of large-capacity, wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) optical submarine cable systemsAchievementInternational communications began in the latter half of the 19th century with the laying of a submarine cable providing one telegraph line. This was followed by the appearance of coaxial cables that expanded circuit capacity and that could also be used for making telephone calls. In the 1970s and 1980s, however, satellite communications having even larger circuit capacity became mainstream. Nevertheless, on entering the 1980s, optical fiber and semiconductor lasers came into practical use, and by exploiting the low-loss and broadband properties of optical fiber, large-capacity transmission became possible while decreasing the number of submarine repeaters and decreasing the cost of communications, all of which drove the adoption of optical submarine cables. As for transpacific cables, operation of the 3rd transpacific cable (TPC-3) using optical fiber (capacity per fiber: 280 Mbps) began operation in 1989, TPC-4 (capacity per fiber: 560 Mbps) began operation in 1992, and TPC-5 (capacity per fiber: 5 Gbps), which significantly increased transmission capacity with the introduction of an optical-amplifier-repeater transmission system, began operation in 1995. However, due to a phenomenon whereby the velocity of light waves propagating through optical fiber differs according to wavelength (called wavelength dispersion) and due to the nonlinearity of optical fiber, WDM signal waveforms become distorted, which greatly hindered the implementation of large-capacity optical submarine cable systems spanning a distance of 10,000 km. Against this background, it was KDDI engineers including Dr. Shigeyuki Akiba, Dr. Masatoshi Suzuki, and Dr. Itsuro Morita that were instrumental in increasing the capacity of optical submarine cable systems and upgrading WDM-based optical submarine cable systems in particular, thereby supporting the rapidly expanding demand for Internet communications.The technologies developed by Dr. Akiba, Dr. Suzuki, and Dr. Morita became essential to WDM optical submarine cables and came to be applied to many optical submarine cables from 1999 to 2016 covering a total system length of 206,000 km. These included transpacific (PC-1: 1999, Japan-US: 2001), transatlantic (TAT-14: 2001), and Asia-region (C2C: 2001, EAC: 2002) optical submarine cables as well as 1-Tbps-class transpacific optical submarine cables (TGN-Pacific: 2003, UNITY: 2010). These technologies made a major contribution to the deployment of a global broadband infrastructure supporting communication traffic that increased rapidly due to the spread of the Internet and expanded use of smartphones.Dr. Akiba, Dr. Suzuki, and Dr. Morita pioneered the research and development of technology for expanding the capacity of long-haul optical submarine cables particularly through optical-nonlinearity control. They played a major role in applying this technology to transpacific/transatlantic large-capacity optical submarine cables, which constitute major arteries handling approximately 99% of all international communications. These achievements have had huge ripple effects in academia and industry. They are remarkable on a global basis and have made great social contributions in the C&C (Computers and Communication) field. For these outstanding achievements, it is more than fitting that Dr. Akiba, Dr. Suzuki, and Dr. Morita receive the C&C Prize.Group BTransformer TeamMember:Eight authors of the paper "Attention Is All You Need"Ashish Vaswani - CEO, Essential AINoam Shazeer - VP, Gemini Technical Co-Lead, Google DeepmindNiki Parmar - Research scientist, essential AI, GoogleJakob Uszkoreit- InceptiveLlion Owen Jones - CTO, Sakana AIAidan Gomez - CEO, CohereLukasz Kaiser - Member of Technical Staff, OpenAIIllia Polosukhin - NEAR ProtocolCitationFor pioneering research of the Transformer deep learning model serving as the foundation of generative AIAchievementArtificial intelligence (AI) technology has been evolving remarkably in recent years and has come to deeply penetrate not only industrial fields but society as well. The appearance of generative AI, in particular, has sent shock waves throughout the world as AI possessing creativity. The third-generation AI boom arrived in the 2000s. Machine learning came into practical use, deep learning made its appearance, and the performance of AI improved in many fields including image recognition, natural language processing, and speech recognition using convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), and other models. In 2017, the innovative Transformer model that revamped conventional neural networks appeared achieving a level of performance greatly exceeding existing models. It is said that the present progress in AI could not have occurred without Transformer.Following the presentation of the paper, AI studies using Transformer architecture were announced one after another. In addition to high speed and high performance, Transformer features a significant improvement in accuracy as the scale of training data increases, which has also brought about scale-related competition in AI models. In 2018, OpenAI announced the initial version of its generative pre-trained transformer (GPT), a large language model, and has been releasing updated versions ever since. As AI that can carry on conversations like a human, the number of users of ChatGPT appearing in 2022 topped 100 million in less than three months after its release. In addition to being talked about as AI that can foster innovation in a variety of fields including business, work, education, medical care, and everyday life, it also gave rise to discussions on ethical matters. Open AI also announced DALL-E, an image generation system, and Whisper, a speech recognition model. In 2018, Google announced a natural language processing model called BERT (Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers), which was followed up by ViT (Vision Transformer) specializing in image recognition. Then, in 2023, it announced Gemini (formerly known as Bard), a generative artificial intelligence chatbot. These eight individuals who presented Transformer that changed the history of AI have since left Google. Seven of them have founded their own start-ups and all but one of these companies conduct business based on Transformer technology.Transformer not only broke through the limitations of what were advanced technologies at that time like RNN and LSTM but also enabled the seamless integration of diverse types of data in multimodal AI while greatly improving the capabilities of AI systems. Although deep learning gave rise to AI-based innovation from around 2010, Transformer can be called the second great innovation in the sense of revamping existing neural networks. The present spread of generative AI using Transformer as base technology and its impact on society has been huge, and in view of these achievements, these eight members of the Transformer team are deserving recipients of the C&C Prize.For additional information, please visit The NEC C&C Foundation website at: www.candc.or.jp/en/index.html About The NEC C&C FoundationThe NEC C&C Foundation is a non-profit organization established in March 1985 to foster further growth in the electronics industry by encouraging and supporting research and development activities and pioneering work related to the integration of computers and communications technologies, that is, C&C, and ultimately to contribute to the world economy and the enrichment of human life. The Foundation is funded by NEC Corporation.The Foundation currently has two main activities. It presents the annual C&C Prizes to recognize outstanding contributions to R&D activities and pioneering work in the area of C&C. Candidates are recommended from all over the world. Each prize winner receives a certificate, a plaque, and a cash award (ten million yen per group). As of 2024, 129 prominent persons had received the prize.The Foundation also gives the following two grants: (1) grant to enable researchers in Japan to attend international conferences overseas to make presentations in the field of C&C and (2) grant to researchers in a doctorial course at a graduate school in Japan.For additional information, please visit The NEC C&C Foundation website at: www.candc.or.jp/en/index.html About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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The 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) celebrate modern and heritage real estate at Melbourne gala ACN Newswire

The 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) celebrate modern and heritage real estate at Melbourne gala

MELBOURNE, Oct 15, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PropertyGuru Group (NYSE:PGRU), Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, today announced the winners of its Australian real estate awards at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne.The gala ceremony of the 7th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia), supported by Sub-Zero Wolf, showcased the achievements of developers and design practices in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia.BHC Property, Best Developer WinnerBHC Property has been crowned Best Developer, in addition to earning the title of Best Luxury Townhouse Development (Victoria) for its distinguished Mercer project.Polytec Australia, Best Boutique Developer WinnerPolytec Australia won the title of Best Boutique Developer, with its project Beauchamp Sydney receiving the Best Luxury Apartment Architectural Design (New South Wales) award.MRCB International, Sustainable Design Award WinnerMRCB International made history by winning the inaugural Sustainable Design Award. Its project 26 Vista was recognised for Best Apartment Architectural Design.Sydney Ma, Managing Director of Top Spring Australia, Australia Real Estate Personality of the Year Award WinnerOSK Property gained the prestigious Best Apartment Development (Australia) title for BLVD, which also garnered accolades for Best Wellness Residential Development, Best Integrated Work from Home Development, and Best Apartment Interior Design.Hexa and IFD won the prestigious Best Townhouse Development (Australia) title for Lumina Townhomes, which was also named Best Townhouse Development (Victoria). Meanwhile, Hexa and Spectre Property took home the Best Industrial Development award for Found Huntingdale.Blairgrove Group emerged as one of the most awarded companies of the year, winning Best Retail Development for The Burwood Chinatown and Best Retail Interior Design for The Grand Shanghai Hotel.In addition to outstanding modern developments, this year’s awards showcased Australia’s historic properties. Blairgrove Group also won the Best Heritage Development award for the Leichhardt Hotel while The Playford Adelaide – MGallery by Hachem Architecture Pty Ltd won the Best Heritage Interior Design and Best Hotel Interior Design awards.Other winning design practices include CHT Architects, winning Best Office Architectural Design for 101 Cremorne, and Parallel Workshop Architects, winning Best Apartment Architectural Design (Victoria) for Sculpt Hawthorn.Multi-award winners include Kingsbridge by Hermitage Building Group, which took Best Housing Architectural Design and Best Housing Interior Design, and Elements at Carousel by Jean Yip Developments, which won Best Investment Apartment Development and Best Apartment Development (Western Australia).Golden statuettes were also presented to Burswood Point by Golden Sedayu for Best Mixed Use Development; Chatswood Garden by FY Property, Kooringa Group, MA Financial, CPDM for Best Townhouse Development (New South Wales); and Scape Victoria Street by Scape Australia Pty Ltd for Best Student Accommodation Development.Sydney Ma, managing director of Top Spring Australia, received the Australia Real Estate Personality of the Year award from the editorial team of Property Report by PropertyGuru, recognising his company’s impressive portfolio of community-focused and sustainable projects.Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “From high-tech buildings to heritage landmarks, Australian real estate beautifully blends the old and the new. As we host our second physical gala in Melbourne, we take pride in recognising the forward-thinking, culturally attuned companies that have set a benchmark for quality and sustainability in the built environment. Australia faces many global challenges head-on and has increasingly embraced the needs of diverse demographic segments such as seniors and students. We are delighted to showcase the best projects, designs, and achievements of our winners to property seekers, investors, and agents throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific.”Ivan Lam, chairperson of the Awards in Australia, said: "We are proud to present the most coveted awards in Australian real estate to these paragons of development and design excellence. The wide range of titles awarded this year proves how developers are excelling not only in creating new builds but also in revitalising Australia’s rich legacy of heritage buildings. Our award winners have also demonstrated leadership in promoting environmentally friendly, socially responsible development and addressing the housing needs of Australians across all ages and backgrounds. Australia’s finest real estate reinforces the country’s strong cross-border appeal to inbound investors and property seekers, and we are delighted to showcase such properties on the international stage.”The independent panel of judges consists of Ivan Lam, executive director, international business, Charter Keck Cramer; Lui Violanti, vice-chairperson of the Awards in Australia and regional manager for Western Australia, Inhabit Group; Benson Zhou, director, hotels, CBD and metropolitan sales, and state head, Asia markets, Savills Australia; Catherine Tan, senior interior designer, Interite; Jackson Liew, director, Cameron Chisholm Nicol; Karen Kong, head of property lending, Bendigo Bank; Karl Fu, partner, Asian markets, Winning Commercial; Michelle Tay, group executive director, The SILC Group; Peter Li, general manager, Plus Agency; Richard Newling Ward, director, Bayleyward; Shanker Ramakrishnan, director, SR Business & Finance Consulting Pty Ltd; and Steven Yu, founder and CEO, Valorton Group.The fairness, transparency, and integrity of the judging process was overseen by Josh Chye, partner and head of tax at HLB Mann Judd – HLB Australasia. The official supervisor is part of the “2024 Network of the Year” winner HLB International, the global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers.Winners of the awards will be eligible to compete in the 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final on 13 December 2024. This will be held in Bangkok, Thailand during PropertyGuru Week that also features the annual PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate SummitOrganised by PropertyGuru Group (NYSE:PGRU), the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) are made possible by silver sponsor Sub-Zero Wolf; supporting associations Australasia Property Advisory Association; Australia Malaysia Business Council Victoria, Australian Property Developers Association, and Melbourne Chinatown Association; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; official publicity partner Good Talent Media; media partners Australian Property Investor Magazine, Australian Property Journal, Marketing In Asia, PhilTimes.com.au, The Property Tribune, and Your Investment Property Magazine; and official supervisor HLB.For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: asiapropertyawards.com.COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERSDEVELOPER AWARDSBest DeveloperWINNER: BHC PropertyBest Boutique DeveloperWINNER: Polytec AustraliaTHE ESG DEVELOPER AWARDSustainable Design AwardWINNER: MRCB InternationalDEVELOPMENT AWARDSBest Mixed Used DevelopmentWINNER: Burswood Point by Golden SedayuBest Industrial DevelopmentWINNER: Found Huntingdale by Hexa and Spectre PropertyBest Retail DevelopmentWINNER: The Burwood Chinatown by Blairgrove GroupBest Heritage DevelopmentWINNER: Leichhardt Hotel by Blairgrove GroupBest Luxury Townhouse Development (Victoria)WINNER: Mercer by BHC PropertyBest Townhouse Development (New South Wales)WINNER: Chatswood Garden by FY Property, Kooringa Group, MA Financial, CPDMBest Townhouse Development (Victoria)WINNER: Lumina Townhomes by Hexa and IFDBest Investment Apartment DevelopmentWINNER: Elements at Carousel by Jean Yip DevelopmentsBest Apartment Development (Western Australia)WINNER: Elements at Carousel by Jean Yip DevelopmentsBest Wellness Residential DevelopmentWINNER: BLVD by OSK PropertyBest Integrated Work from Home DevelopmentWINNER: BLVD by OSK PropertyBest Student Accommodation DevelopmentWINNER: Scape Victoria Street by Scape Australia Pty LtdDESIGN AWARDSBest Luxury Apartment Architectural Design (New South Wales)WINNER: Beauchamp Sydney by Polytec AustraliaBest Apartment Architectural DesignWINNER: 26 Vista by MRCB InternationalBest Apartment Architectural Design (Victoria)WINNER: Sculpt Hawthorn by Parallel Workshop ArchitectsBest Housing Architectural DesignWINNER: Kingsbridge by Hermitage Building GroupBest Office Architectural DesignWINNER: 101 Cremorne by CHT ArchitectsBest Apartment Interior DesignWINNER: BLVD by OSK PropertyBest Housing Interior DesignWINNER: Kingsbridge by Hermitage Building GroupBest Retail Interior DesignWINNER: The Grand Shanghai Hotel by Blairgrove GroupBest Hotel Interior DesignWINNER: The Playford Adelaide - MGallery by Hachem Architecture Pty LtdBest Heritage Interior DesignWINNER: The Playford Adelaide - MGallery by Hachem Architecture Pty LtdBEST OF AUSTRALIA AWARDSBest Apartment Development (Australia)WINNER: BLVD by OSK PropertyBest Townhouse Development (Australia)WINNER: Lumina Townhomes by Hexa and IFDPUBLISHER’S CHOICEAustralia Real Estate Personality of the YearWINNER: Sydney Ma, Managing Director, Top Spring AustraliaABOUT PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDSPropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair, and transparent. In 2024, the Awards series is open to key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. Recognising excellence within each Asian market with a variety of categories, including green and sustainable development, each local awards programme will culminate in the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which takes place after the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit during ‘PropertyGuru Week’ in December 2024. For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.comABOUT PROPERTYGURU GROUPPropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading1 PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 28 million property seekers2 to connect with almost 46,000 agents3 monthly to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.1 million real estate listings4, in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then, PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. In the last 16 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio including leading property marketplaces and award-winning mobile apps across its core markets; mortgage marketplace, PropertyGuru Finance; home services platform, Sendhelper; a host of proprietary enterprise solutions under PropertyGuru For Business including DataSense, ValueNet, Awards, events and publications across Asia.For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn(1) Based on SimilarWeb data between October 2023 and March 2024. (2) Based on Google Analytics data between October 2023 and March 2024. (3) Based on data between January 2024 and March 2024. (4) Based on data between October 2023 and March 2024.PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:General Enquiries:Richard Allan Aquino, Head of Brand & Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 954 4154E: allan@propertyguru.com Media & Partnerships:Nate Dacua, Senior Manager, Media and Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 701 2510E: nate@propertyguru.comSales & Nominations:Watcharaphon Chaisuk (Jeff), Solutions ManagerM: +66 95 797 0595E: jeff@propertyguru.comMonika Singh, Solutions ManagerM: +66 87 677 4812E: monika@propertyguru.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Bapa Hubungi Polis UK Untuk Mengaku Membunuh Anak Perempuannya, 10 Tahun, di England Selepas Melarikan Diri Ke Pakistan berita

Bapa Hubungi Polis UK Untuk Mengaku Membunuh Anak Perempuannya, 10 Tahun, di England Selepas Melarikan Diri Ke Pakistan

(SeaPRwire) - Bapa kepada seorang gadis berusia 10 tahun yang ditemui mati di England telah menghubungi polis UK selepas melarikan diri ke Pakistan untuk mengaku bahawa dia telah membunuh anak perempuannya, kata pendakwa raya pada hari Isnin.Urfan Sharif, 42, sedang dibicarakan di Mahkamah Jenayah Pusat London atas tuduhan bahawa dia, pasangannya Beinash Batool dan abangnya Faisal Malik membunuh Sara Sharif, menurut .Pendakwa Raya William Emlyn Jones berkata ketiga-tiga tertuduh memainkan peranan dalam "kempen penderaan" terhadap Sara pada minggu-minggu sebelum kematiannya.Polis menemui mayat Sara di bawah selimut di katil tingkat atas di rumahnya di Woking, yang terletak di barat daya London, pada 10 Ogos 2023, dengan berpuluh-puluh kecederaan, termasuk lebam yang meluas, luka bakar dan patah tulang. Kanak-kanak itu meninggal dunia akibat sebab-sebab yang tidak wajar, menurut bedah siasat.Jones berkata pihak penguat kuasa mengetahui tentang kematian Sara selepas bapanya menghubungi polis UK dari Pakistan dan berkata: "Saya telah membunuh anak perempuan saya. Saya telah menghukumnya secara sah, dan dia telah meninggal dunia."Dia juga memberitahu pengendali telefon bahawa dia tidak berniat untuk membunuhnya, tetapi dia telah "menukulnya terlalu kuat," kata pendakwa raya itu.Urfan Sharif, Batool dan Malik melarikan diri dari UK ke pada 9 Ogos.Polis di Pakistan menjejaki ketiga-tiga suspek selepas pencarian dan kemudian menghantar mereka ke UK, di mana mereka ditangkap sebaik sahaja mendarat di Lapangan Terbang Gatwick London. Mereka ditahan di penjara sementara menunggu perbicaraan.Jones berkata ketiga-tiga suspek tinggal di rumah yang sama dengan Sara dan bahawa adalah "mustahil" bahawa hanya seorang daripada mereka yang bertanggungjawab atas kematian gadis itu.Pendakwa raya itu berkata setiap suspek cuba menyalahkan yang lain atas pembunuhan itu. Urfan Sharif telah mendakwa bahawa Batool, ibu tiri Sara, bertanggungjawab atas kematian gadis itu dan bahawa dia membuat pengakuan palsu untuk melindungi Batool.Rakaman panggilan telefon yang dibuat pada petang 8 Ogos 2023, hari di mana Sara dipercayai telah dibunuh, dimainkan kepada juri. Dalam rakaman itu, Batool boleh didengar bertanya tentang tempahan penerbangan ke Islamabad untuk empat orang dewasa dan empat kanak-kanak.Ketiga-tiga suspek atau menyebabkan atau membenarkan kematian gadis itu.Perbicaraan dijangka berterusan sehingga Disember.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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GA-ASI Completes Full-Scale Fatigue Test on MQ-9B for Second Lifetime ACN Newswire

GA-ASI Completes Full-Scale Fatigue Test on MQ-9B for Second Lifetime

SAN DIEGO, CA, Oct 15, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On Sept. 30, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed a major milestone with the full-scale fatigue testing of an MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The team completed the "second lifetime" of fatigue testing, which is equivalent to 80,000 operating hours and represents an important step in validating the design of the airframe system. The testing is part of the aircraft certification to NATO standard STANAG 4671, where the aircraft will ultimately be tested through three lifetimes, thereby proving the 40,000-hour lifetime of the airframe.The full-scale fatigue test simulates the aircraft's design service through the application of repeated structural loading on the assembled airframe. The testing identifies any potential structural deficiencies ahead of fleet usage and assists in developing inspection and maintenance schedules for the airframe. The results of the test will be used as part of the documentation for certification and will form the basis for in-service inspections of structural components.MQ-9B is GA-ASI's most advanced RPA and includes the SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian® models as well as the new Protector RG Mk1 that is currently being delivered to the United Kingdom Royal Air Force (RAF)."Full-scale fatigue testing is an integral part of validating the airframe design and a key input for the certification of the airframe prior to entering service," said Chris Dusseault, vice president of MQ-9B in Europe. "The completion of the fatigue test builds confidence for our MQ-9B customers that the SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian meets the stringent design rigor and is mature at Entry into Service."The testing is the validation of years of design and analysis efforts. This is the second of three lifetimes of testing for the airframe. Two of the lifetimes simulate the operation of an aircraft under normal conditions, and the third has intentional damage inflicted on the airframe's critical components to demonstrate its resistance to operational damage that may occur over the lifetime of the air vehicle.Testing was conducted from Jan. 31, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2024, at Wichita State University's National Institute for Aviation Research in Wichita, Kansas. The airframe tested is a production airframe purpose-built to support the test campaign.In addition to the RAF, contracts have been signed for MQ-9B with Belgium, Canada, Japan, Taiwan and the U.S. Air Force in support of the Special Operations Command. The Japan Coast Guard is currently operating the SeaGuardian for maritime operations, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) selected SeaGuardian for its Medium-Altitude, Long-Endurance (MALE) RPA System Trial Operation Project.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a leading designer and manufacturer of proven, reliable RPA systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. With more than eight million flight hours, GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness. The company also produces a variety of sensor control/image analysis software, offers pilot training and support services, and develops meta-material antennas.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are registered trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.Contact InformationGA-ASI Media Relationsasi-mediarelations@ga-asi.comSOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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